Ep. 41 - IT Leadership in Higher Education: Strategies for Service Management, Optimal Customer Experiences, and Employee Growth - with Mark Katsouros

ITOps, DevOps, AIOps - All Things Ops

How can universities navigate the complexities of service delivery while pursuing growth and innovation?
Mark Katsouros, Senior Director for IT Engineering and Operations at Duquesne University, brings nearly 40 years of higher education IT experience. From the University of Maryland to pivotal roles at the University of Iowa and Penn State, Mark has driven significant IT transformations. Tune in to hear his journey, the unique challenges in higher education, and strategies for successful service management, customer satisfaction, and employee well-being.
You'll hear practical insights on:
1. Key differences between ITSM and ESM
2. The Importance of starting with collaboration and coalition-building
3. How to streamline complex service requests with a unified approach
4. The importance of balancing innovation and standardization in IT operations
5. Effective methods for motivating IT teams
6. Selecting IT tools and maintaining flexibility
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Get in touch with Mark Katsouros on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katsouros/
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Details about Duquesne University:
Website: https://www.duq.edu/
Industry: Higher Education
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Student body: 8,000-10,000 students (undergrad & grad)
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA
Founded: 1878
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About the host Elias Voelker:
Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk. He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons.
Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email [e-mail].
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Podcast Music:
Music by Ströme, used by permission
‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer
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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!