The Modern CEO is a compilation of research, stories, strategies and sets forth a cutting-edge approach to sharing the message of innovative leadership through technology. This book provides an insiders prospective with insights from information technology practitioners, leadership experts, technology consultants, and more importantly organization leaders. As technology continues to play a larger role in leadership strategies as it pertains to achieving business goals, and objectives the author discusses best-practices for leaders to take their organizations to higher levels. West, goes inside the minds of today's leader and prescribes viable tools, effective solutions, and strategies designed to address any organizations unique technology needs.

“Information technology and business have become fused in such a way that they are interdependent and cohesive...We can no longer plan strategically without including the Technology component at the inception of any idea or initiative.”

Non-Profit Executive, Technology Thought-Leader, Educational Technologist, Tech Blogger, Digital Citizenship & Security Advocate - Andrew West is a Senior Level Information Technology Leader with Executive Level experience who is highly successful at planning, building and growing technology departments aligned with supporting organizational vision, and objectives leading the way to new and exciting levels; A visionary who synthesizes facts, events and concepts to develop successful outcomes, resulting in a variety of successful relationships; Highly passionate in the development and implementation of technology solutions and programs that have positively impacted business operations resulting in keen financial management, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness; Recognized as being spirited, resourceful and persistent, with the highest level of business ethics; Works well under pressure and during fast paced and stressful situations; Courageous and hard working professional with a genuine ability to work through the most challenging situations and obstacles. Throughout West's career, he has led major technology revenue generating projects totaling over $157 million dollars, implemented systems that delivered cost-savings and operational efficiency to customers, and more importantly overcame countless obstacles, milestones, and transitions as an IT leader. West has worked in technology support and management capacities in the corporate sector in Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Banking, and also Higher Education, & K-12 technology capacities. West's (14) years of service to the Information Technology field combined with unique educational learning opportunities plus industry certifications includes graphics and web-design, technical support, data-center operations, network administration, change and configuration management, management information systems, and executive technology leadership. In June of 2010, officials from Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft Learning commissioned Andrew West, to join its elite global group - Information Technology Leadership Advisory Council known as MSIT Forum. West's professional mission has evolved to include a keen focus on technology-integrated education and innovation in the classroom to improve academic achievement. Andrew is also a spirited and enlightening speaker who often presents at conferences, seminars, schools, and technology tradeshow events. He is a sought after Technology thought leader for his opinions on educational technology, digital citizenship, social media, equal access to technology, minorities in technology, and Information Technology Leadership. Drawing from his work experience as well as his educational background, Andrew delivers presentations that focus on facts and provide simple explanations of complex ideas. Andrew West can be found online: LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/awestechchief Facebook: www.Facebook.com/awestechchief Twitter: @awestechchief West’s Speaking Engagement Topics: Network Infrastructure Management • Desktop Support Solutions Strategy • Client Relationships • Race, Technology & Equitable Access • Network Administration • Infrastructure Planning Design & Implementation• Disaster Recovery • Network Security • Technology Audit & Compliance • Project Management • Operations Management • Vendor Relationship Management • Data Mining