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Summary
In this episode, Mike and Jon are joined by Gary Rafe, a modern workplace solutions architect at Avanade. They discuss the challenges of implementing IT in the healthcare sector, particularly in the NHS. Gary highlights the issues of capacity and cost, as well as the disconnect between the top level and the trust level in terms of IT adoption. They also touch on the overuse and hype surrounding AI and the need for more specific use cases. Gary emphasizes the importance of keeping up to date with various technology stacks and the value of hands-on experience. In this conversation, Gary discusses the importance of curiosity and continuous learning in the technology field. He emphasizes the need to explore different technologies and understand how they interlink with each other. Gary also shares his experiences with discomfort and anxiety, particularly in trying new things and speaking at events. He highlights the importance of perseverance and having faith in oneself to overcome these challenges. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted discussion about parenting and the chaos it brings.

Takeaways

• Implementing IT in the healthcare sector, particularly in the NHS, faces challenges of capacity and cost.
• There is a disconnect between the top level and the trust level in terms of IT adoption.
• AI is often overhyped and needs more specific use cases to be effective.
• Keeping up to date with various technology stacks requires reading, watching, and hands-on experience. Curiosity and continuous learning are crucial in the technology field.
• Understanding how different technologies interlink with each other is beneficial.
• Discomfort and anxiety can arise when trying new things, but perseverance and faith in oneself can help overcome these challenges.
• Parenting brings chaos, but it also teaches valuable lessons.

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Gary Raife for joining us for this episode! You can find their socials at:

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