Beyond the Firewall is a podcast designed to help business and IT leaders understand how technology shapes performance, resilience, and long-term growth. Each episode delivers expert perspectives and actionable insights to help organizations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
You’ll hear deep dives into today’s most pressing technology topics, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IT modernization, and cloud transformation. Conversations center on real-world challenges and practical strategies leaders can apply to strengthen their operations, safeguard their environments, and prepare for the future of IT.
Powered by HUB Tech, the podcast is hosted by Chris Daggett, Director of Managed Services and Security at HUB Tech, and Adam Shaffer, an IT and eCommerce leader. Together, they sit down with CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, IT practitioners, public-sector leaders, and other technology innovators who bring forward the ideas, lessons, and perspectives shaping the modern IT landscape.
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Adam is a pioneer in direct marketing and digital eCommerce of technology products and solutions to both consumer and commercial markets. With over thirty years of industry experience, and the unique ability to manage large organizations and startups, he has been responsible for successfully managing and driving growth at some of the largest publicly traded IT Solutions providers.
Chris is the Director of Managed Services and Security at HUB Tech, who helps businesses safeguard their IT environments, strengthen operational resilience, and bridge the gap between IT and OT. Chris brings 25+ years of deep hands-on experience in risk management, business continuity, and cybersecurity.
Kerry serves as Chief of Staff at the City of Boston. Before that, he served as the Director of Television and Technology for the Boston City Council for over 15 years.
Patrick Hurley is a senior sales executive at Acronis running the Americas business. Years of experience building and scaling Enterprise, Mid-market, and SMB software sales teams as well as delivering on SaaS GTM in the Managed Service Provider channel. Proven leader with experience in developing and executing company strategy. Track record of hiring and cultivating successful sellers, developing internal processes, and driving accountability across an organization consisting of inside & outside sales professionals. Persuasive communicator with excellent analytical, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Ryan brings over a decade of storage and data management experience to Acronis, leading a commercial enterprise sales organization. Acronis’ enterprise sales team is focused on helping organizations improve their business continuity plans and reduce cyber exposure in historically difficult computing areas such as the edge, endpoints, industrial automation, and R&D labs.