What kinds of skills gaps are you seeing in the IT industry?

Todd Thibodeaux (President & CEO at CompTIA)

Todd Thibodeaux suggests in his view that many individuals in IT lack a good understanding of the business goals of the business they work for. According to Thibodeaux, IT personnel can make themselves much more valuable to their employers if they take the time to really understand their business and its mission.

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Todd Thibodeaux

President & CEO, CompTIA Todd Thibodeaux is the President and Chief Executive Officer of CompTIA, the global IT industry association. He leads the organization’s strategy, development, and growth initiatives, supporting technology professionals and companies worldwide. A lifelong IT and technology enthusiast, Thibodeaux developed an early passion for innovation, influenced by his father, an electrical and mechanical engineer. Throughout his career, he has championed workforce development, industry advocacy, and technology education. Under his leadership, CompTIA has strengthened its role as a leading voice for the tech industry, fostering collaboration, skills development, and innovation across the global IT ecosystem.

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Todd Thibodeaux

Todd Thibodeaux

President & CEO, CompTIA

Todd Thibodeaux is the President and Chief Executive Officer of CompTIA, the global IT industry association. He leads the organization’s strategy, development, and growth initiatives, supporting technology professionals and companies worldwide.

A lifelong IT and technology enthusiast, Thibodeaux developed an early passion for innovation, influenced by his father, an electrical and mechanical engineer. Throughout his career, he has championed workforce development, industry advocacy, and technology education. Under his leadership, CompTIA has strengthened its role as a leading voice for the tech industry, fostering collaboration, skills development, and innovation across the global IT ecosystem.

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Vaishali Jain

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Prior to that, she worked as a Management Consultant in the finance industry in New York City. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Management with a concentration in Finance and her Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology.

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