225: Take The Risk | Amy Wheelus & Julian Placino

Amy serves as CTIO for Gigapower, LLC, a start-up fiber broadband network operator. She has responsibility for the network architecture, roadmap, engineering, product development and information technology systems for Gigapower. 

Prior to joining Gigapower, LLC, Amy had a stellar career at AT&T, most recently as VP of Architecture & Strategic Technology Planning in the Corporate Strategy and Development business unit of AT&T. 

She is the Board Chair of Tech Titans, a forum that connects the regional technology community of North Texas. In 2021, she was recognized by the Dallas Business Journal as one of the top Women in Technology in North Texas. She was previously recognized in 2019 as a “Rising Star in Telecom” by FierceTelecom, an industry publication.

What you’ll learn: 

• Introduction to Gigapower [1:01]

• Gigapower and the Consumer Experience [2:45]

• The Journey to 1.5 Million Customer Locations [3:20]

• A Day in the Life as CTIO [4:38]

• Spotlight: Amy Wheelus at AT&T [8:36]

• Life in Rural Northwest Florida [11:00]

• Developing a Passion for Tinkering at 8 Years Old [12:38]

• Encouragement to Follow Curiosities and Interests [14:01]

• Pursuing Opportunities for Personal Fulfillment [16:33]

• Family's Influence on Success [18:34]

• Training Your Mind to Think Differently [22:05]

• Exploring Gender Disparities in Technology [26:08]

• Insights into Women in Business [30:17]

• Overcoming Limiting Beliefs in Business [32:20]

• Advice for Women in Business and Tech [36:46]

• Understanding Leadership [38:06]

• Challenging Established Norms Respectfully [39:31]

• Cultivating Self-Leadership [41:16]

• Amy’s Perspective on Success [43:29]

 

Connect with Amy Wheelus:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywheelus/

 

Connect with Gigapower:

https://www.gigapower.com/

 

Connect with Tech Titans:

https://techtitans.org/

 

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