John J. Garing, 2010 Honoree
- Title
- Director for strategic planning and information
- Employer
- Defense Information Systems Agency
- Location
- Arlington,, Va.
- First job:
- "I carried out groceries and stocked shelves for seven years in high school and college at a Red Owl grocery store in St. Paul, Minn."
- Most valuable career advice:
- "Take care of people. Work hard. Never leave a job; always go to a job."
- Would you advise young people to pursue an IT career?
- "Absolutely. The pace of change and the impact IT has on society, business, government and our lives presents the types of challenges that are hard to find in another career area. A career in IT gives one the opportunity to make a difference in the world.
- What's in your MP3 or CD player right now?
- A wide variety, from country to classical
- In high school, I was...
- "Challenged. I went to an all-boys, Catholic, military school. It was a great experience."
- Technology pet peeve:
- "Technology for technology's sake. Solutions without needs. Sales hype."