In this CXO Tech Insights forum, panelists Paul Bourdeaux of CPI Security, Bojan Cukic of UNCC, and James Drescher of Wells Fargo discussed the Tech Talent Crisis and how to address it with Slalom.
Topic Background: Technology continues to evolve faster than the talent needed to support its growth. Organizations are racing to keep up, especially as AI, cloud, and cyber capabilities reshape business models, operations, and workforce requirements.
During the panel, the moderator discussed the following questions with our panelists:
- What are the biggest gaps you see in tech talent today—especially in AI and emerging technologies?
- Are certifications and bootcamps enough—or do we need deeper partnerships?
- How will AI itself change the nature of tech jobs?
- How do you measure ROI on upskilling initiatives?
Panelists included:
- Bojan Cukic, Dean and Professor, UNCC
- Paul Bourdeaux, Chief Information Officer, CPI Security
- James Drescher, AI Enablement in Commercial Banking, Wells Fargo
Our moderator and sponsor:
- Jim Burroughs, Managing Director, Slalom
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