In this episode of The IT Masters Podcast, host Rob DeVita welcomes Trude Van Horn; Tech Titans Hall of Famer, award-winning CIO, board member, and fierce advocate for women in technology. With a career spanning companies like JPMorgan, Victoria’s Secret, NCH Corporation, and Rimini Street, Trude has navigated the intersection of IT and business leadership for decades.

This conversation goes beyond the buzzwords. Rob and Trude explore the evolving role of CIOs, how to lead with influence, and why aligning IT with business strategy isn’t optional, it’s essential. Trude shares insights on managing tech debt, preparing organizations for AI adoption, and building high-performance teams rooted in trust and communication.

She also speaks to her passion for mentorship, women in tech, and how early investment in leadership development is critical for the next generation of executives.

Whether you're a CIO, rising tech leader, or someone passionate about creating change through technology, this episode is full of strategic depth, practical leadership wisdom, and inspiration.

In this episode, Rob DeVita sits down with John Muller, a seasoned IT leader with a career spanning major companies like Hotels.com, Expedia Group, ATX Group, One Technologies, and Intertek. John shares his journey from engineering to IT leadership, building one of the biggest e-commerce platforms on a shoestring budget, navigating corporate acquisitions, and leading global infrastructure teams. He also dives into the evolving role of IT, how AI is shaping the future, and what it takes to get a seat at the executive table.

AI is here—are you ready to make it work for your business? In this episode of The IT Masters Podcast, host Rob DeVita and Shawn Mills, CEO of Pisteyo, break down AI adoption, real-world use cases, and how business leaders can drive AI success for real impact.