What are the qualities you look for in new hires?

Steve Heilenman (CIO, Computer Aid Inc.)


Heilenman discusses the selection process for new hires at Computer Aid Inc. including the testing of prospective employees, their expertise in soft skills and the specific qualities a candidate should have to be hired.

Steve Heilenman

CIO, Computer Aid Inc. Steve Heilenman is the CIO of Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI), a global IT services and outsourcing firm that is currently managing active engagements with over 100 fortune 1000 companies and government agencies around the world. Steve has over 25 years of experience as an IT executive and has held previous positions with Ashton Technology Group, Vanguard Investment Company, Price Waterhouse, and EDS. Steve is on the Philadelphia SIM (Society of Information Management) board, a former President of Philadelphia SIM and a member of SIM’s Advanced Practices Council. He has presented at multiple CIO forums and has been on multiple CIO panels to discuss Leadership and Innovation.

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Steve Heilenman

CIO, Computer Aid Inc.

Steve Heilenman is the CIO of Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI), a global IT services and outsourcing firm that is currently managing active engagements with over 100 fortune 1000 companies and government agencies around the world. Steve has over 25 years of experience as an IT executive and has held previous positions with Ashton Technology Group, Vanguard Investment Company, Price Waterhouse, and EDS. Steve is on the Philadelphia SIM (Society of Information Management) board, a former President of Philadelphia SIM and a member of SIM’s Advanced Practices Council. He has presented at multiple CIO forums and has been on multiple CIO panels to discuss Leadership and Innovation.

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Phil Weinzimer

Author & President, Strategere Consulting

Phil Weinzimer is author of The Strategic CIO: Changing The Dynamics of the Business Enterprise, and is also President of Strategere Consulting, where he works with clients to develop business and IT strategies that focus on achieving business outcomes. Previously Mr. Weinzimer was Managing Principal- Professional Services for IT Business Management at BMC Software and also held Managing Principal positions in the Professional Services organizations of ITM Software, CAI, and Sapient.

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