From Combat to Cloud: Veterans in Tech

Many companies overlook the untapped potential of veterans in the workforce. On this episode, host Sagi Eliyahu sits down with Lee Kirby, Co-Founder of Salute Mission Critical. Lee shares his journey from the military to the data center industry, highlighting the value of veterans in the workforce and how Salute Mission Critical helps bridge the gap between military service and technical careers.Key Takeaways:(03:56) Salute Mission Critical trains veterans for data center careers worldwide.(06:33) Both the military and data center industries demand continuous learning to keep up with rapid advancements.(09:57) AI is accelerating learning, achieving in minutes what once took centuries.(11:04) A culture that treats mistakes as learning opportunities unlocks workforce potential.(18:41) Military spouses also bring valuable skills in contingency planning and adaptability.(22:44) Great leadership comes from empowering teams, not just technical expertise.(26:38) Leadership in the military builds maturity, perspective and decision-making skills.(28:13) Hiring veterans offers a strong ROI due to their elite training and leadership skills.Resources Mentioned:Lee Kirby -https://www.linkedin.com/in/leekirby-datacenterservices-veteransprograms/Salute Mission Critical | LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/inc-salute/Salute Mission Critical | Website -https://salutemissioncritical.com/This episode is brought to you by Tonkean.Tonkean is the operating system for business operations and is the enterprise standard for process orchestration. It provides businesses with the building blocks to orchestrate any process, with no code or change management required. Contact us at tonkean.com to learn how you can build complex business processes. Fast.#Operations #BusinessOperations