IT MATTERS Podcast

Nov 12, 2026

Ep. 43- How IT Can Drive Business Transformation, with Javier Salas

This episode of the IT Matters Podcast features host Keith Hawkey and co-host Becca Black in conversation with Javier Salas, a technology leader at Magnex Group. Javier shares how his path through engineering, quality assurance, marketing, and data shaped his approach to IT and transformation. Together, they discuss how IT teams can focus on business results, support people through change, and measure what matters.

Conversation Highlights:

0:00 Introducing Javier

[07:47] Javier’s path into technology

[13:40] IT as a business transformation partner

[20:08] Measuring IT’s business impact

[24:43] A surprise question

[32:22] Connect with Javier

Notable Quotes:

"The business doesn’t really want technology, they want results." - Javier Salas [14:19]

"You gotta think about the whole system and not just the person behind the screen." - Javier Salas [18:28]

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Read the transcript: Episode 43

The IT Matters Podcast is about IT matters and matters pertaining to IT. It is produced by Opkalla, a technology advisory firm that helps their clients navigate the confusion in the technology marketplace and choose the solution that is right for their business.

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