“Tech Champions” with Shane Emmons from TeamSnap

Each week on “Tech Champions,” our host Daniel Beaty sits down with experts in the information technology world. This week, Daniel spoke to Shane Emmons from TeamSnap.

TeamSnap is a Sports-centric Communication and Organization Platform for Teams, Clubs, Leagues, Associations, and National Governing Bodies.

To learn more, visit https://www.teamsnap.com.

Short company description: A Sports-centric Communication and Organization Platform for Teams, Clubs, Leagues, Associations, and National Governing Bodies.

What was your first role in the technology field?: Junior Developer at a mid-sized, midwestern, Insurance Company.

What IT project are you most proud of?: The creation of TeamSnap’s Platform.

What is the biggest challenge that IT departments are facing today?: Supporting remote worker distributed across the country in a effective manner.

Who is someone you would consider a mentor?: The cofounders of TeamSnap, Andrew Berkowitz and Dave DuPont.

Brief description of what would you like to discuss on the show: Distributed Teams, Outsourcing the IT functions, Whatever the host and audience is interested in.