In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Brian Cosgrove, Chief Information Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Nyla Technology Solutions. Brian shares his early interests in engineering and his past experiences working while getting an education. He also talks about his core passions along with professional successes, struggles, and myths about engineers.

QUOTES

• “I love the opportunity of applying awesome people to really tough problems.” -Brian Cosgrove [03:49]
• “My intent is to live richly and deeply. And really that’s rooted in people and experiences.” -Brian Cosgrove [51:37]
• “The reason that I get up in the morning is because I want to have a fulfilling existence. And to me that means being a positive impact on – as much as possible or practical – everybody I interact with.”  -Brian Cosgrove [53:11]

TIMESTAMPS

• [00:04] Intro
• [01:23] Meet Brian Cosgrove
• [02:10] Being a Chief Information Officer
• [04:46] Brian’s Childhood and Parents
• [10:41] Deciding to be an Electrical Engineer
• [12:51] College and Jobs During School
• [15:16] Co-op with the U.S. Government
• [18:17] Studying Electrical Engineering
• [21:25] Graduating and Salary
• [24:04] Master’s Degree
• [27:00] Computers Brian has Owned
• [28:48] Career Progression Before Nyla
• [32:24] Professional Success
• [36:00] Professional Failure
• [39:53] Brian’s Superpower
• [42:02] Professional Struggles
• [43:09] Professional Regrets
• [44:10] Common Myths About Engineers
• [45:00] What Brian Wish He Knew in the Beginning
• [46:39] Trusting Yourself
• [47:41] Time-Saving Hack
• [49:16] Brian’s Favorite Books
• [51:15] Penny for Your Thoughts
• [52:49] Passions
• [54:24] Wrap-Up Questions
• [58:40] Bloopers!
• [59:33] Outro

RESOURCES

• Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
• Johns Hopkins University
• The University of Akron
• The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin
• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki

RELEVANT LINKS

• Nyla Technology Solutions
• Brian Cosgrove’s LinkedIn