Dominic A. Nessi, 2010 Honoree
- Title
- Deputy executive director, CIO
- Employer
- Los Angeles World Airports
- Location
- Los Angeles
- First job:
- "Like every other kid, a newspaper route. I took it very seriously."
- Most valuable career advice:
- "Measure twice, cut once."
- Favorite vice:
- "All Chicago sports (Cubs, not White Sox)."
- Would you advise young people to pursue an IT career?
- "Yes. IT is the foundation for every business process they will encounter."
- If I were not in this business, I would probably be...
- "doing some sort of volunteer work, probably with the American Indian community."
- Favorite gadget:
- "My iPod."
- Leadership philosophy in a nutshell:
- "Anything can be accomplished with a good plan and committed people."
- Ask me to do anything but...
- "eat raw fish."
- Passions outside of work:
- "Biking, traveling and guitar (I'm not good, but enthusiastic)."
- Technology pet peeve:
- "Overcomplication on everything."
- Favorite TV show:
- King of Queens
- What's the most interesting thing people don't know about you?
- "I have been running a Native American youth program for 24 years. Next year is our silver anniversary."