INTERVIEWS WITH TECH LEADERS
Dr. Charles Harris Jr. knew early on that technology would play a central role in his career. Video games and home computers first captured his attention, and a programming class in high school showed him that his curiosity could become a profession.
His interest in leadership developed later. While supporting shipping technology at UPS, Harris saw how often technically skilled teams struggled to connect their work to the needs of the business. He also learned that a calm, trusted technology partner could change the experience of an employee facing a system failure at the worst possible time.
Those lessons have stayed with him for more than two decades in technology.
Most recently, Harris led technology for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and now, he serves as Vice President of Technology for Spurs Sports & Entertainment. As he begins this next chapter in San Antonio, Harris is focused on learning the organization, building relationships, and creating a technology vision to support the people responsible for carrying it forward. Keep reading →
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