Infrastructure, Talent Development, and Community Collaboration with David Azar

David Azar, Systems Administrator at Pingry School, explores the unique transition from corporate IT to the "white-glove" service model of independent schools. He discusses strategies for developing internal talent, the critical importance of reliable infrastructure like Wi-Fi, and how collaborative leadership programs like the ATLIS Leadership Institute (ALI) foster essential professional networks.The Pingry SchoolPingry’s Values for AI UsePingry Hall of FamePingry ArchivesLoom, free screen recorder for PC and MacATLIS Leadership Institute, education and networking program designed to prepare and support technology leaders in independent schools as they grow into their positions and expand their influenceThe Lawrenceville School, private, coeducational preparatory school for boarding and day students located in NewJerseyPreservica, active digital preservation softwareBynder, digital assets managementCoquito recipe, popular Puerto Rican holiday drinkRockefeller Center HolidaysMarathon movie watching in PJsEmmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas