The Shiproom / IGM / Episode 29

The Shiproom / IGM / Episode 29

This week Brad chats with Keran McGuire, the VP of Infrastructure at the Canadian financial services firm, IGM Financial.

They discuss the work she has done to modernize the technology behind one of the biggest financial organizations in Canada, and the decisions she made to unify its infrastructure to improve security and productivity in a highly regulated industry.

Keran also answers questions about Canadian inventions (like basketball), while detailing the success IGM has had using the Microsoft Managed Desktop (MMD) service. Keran goes into detail about the requirements she had for MMD while evaluating it, and how it has helped her improve the end-user experience and the security of her organization.

Keran also shares her thoughts on how she chooses products and services based on selecting a best-of-breed tool vs. choosing the right ecosystem, as well as why she champions STEM education for girls.

Other discussion topics: Electron microscopes, dog breakfast, CPR, juice boxes, Java, gibberish, Microsoft Teams, meat-lovers pizza, Depeche Mode, honeycomb, hats, peach baskets, typing sound effects, walkie-talkies, #ThruTheChart, high five choreography, bears, guitars, and Ninja Turtles.

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About Brad:

Brad Anderson is the Corporate Vice President of the Commercial Management Experiences team and is responsible for deploying the Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace, as well as engineering/defining/delivering commercial Windows, management, and security of PCs and mobile devices.

Brad’s team prides itself on being customer-focused, data-driven, and operating with a growth mindset. Together, they have built multiple multi-million dollar businesses that serve more than 200 million monthly active users/devices.

Brad hosts the iconic video series, "The Shiproom," which is a staple of the IT industry, and he hosts a weekly live stream from his home called "The Backyard Break."

Prior to Microsoft, Brad spent 12 years at Novell, most recently serving as Vice President and General Manager of the ZENworks product line.

Brad graduated Magna Cum Laude in Design Engineering Technology, and later earned an MBA (both with honors), from Brigham Young University. Outside of work, Brad enjoys spending time with his wife, Kim, their five children, and three grandchildren.

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