Autonomous IT

In this episode of Executive IT, host Evan Kiely sits down with Alan Taylor, COO of Maxio, to explore how IT and security shape business reliability, compliance, and growth. Alan shares his perspective as a seasoned operator in private-equity backed SaaS companies, covering:
  • Why IT and security are non-negotiable investments for scaling businesses
  • How Maxio structures compliance around SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI audits
  • The role of IT in go-to-market, customer trust, and competitive differentiation
  • Lessons from M&A integrations—where IT diligence can make or break success
  • Practical advice for IT and security leaders on building cross-functional governance
Whether you’re a technology leader, operator, or business executive, this conversation offers actionable insights on making IT and security a business driver — not an afterthought.

Creators and Guests

Host
Evan Kiely
Evan Kiely is a finance leader with expertise in go-to-market strategy and organizational transformation. As Senior Director of FP&A at Automox, he drives data-informed decisions that lead to impactful outcomes. Drawing on extensive experience helping business leaders tackle complex challenges, his episodes empower listeners to align technology with business goals and optimize IT investments.

What is Autonomous IT?

Go from monotonous to autonomous IT operations with this series. Hosts from Automox, the IT automation platform for modern organizations, will cover the latest IT trends; Patch Tuesday remediations; ways to save time with Worklets (pre-built scripts); reduce risk; slash complexity; and automate OS, third-party, and configuration updates on all your Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints. Automate confidence everywhere with Automox.