Tech Insights

Stephen Ivaskevicius shares how he turned a professional goal into meaningful career growth. While earning his master’s degree in cybersecurity, he leaned into Mutual of Omaha’s learning and growth plan, attended industry conferences and built strong mentorship connections along the way. Each experience strengthened his skills and broadened his perspective. Read to learn more about Stephen’s journey and how development opportunities at Mutual of Omaha support long-term growth.

Deepson Shrestha started as a summer intern at Mutual of Omaha in 2021, where his first project sparked a passion for software development. He quickly moved into a full-time role, where he has since advanced to an engineer position, leading impactful company projects and mentoring new team members.

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work and do business. On this Tech Talk, we speak to Mindy Chen, who leads a team of AI developers at Mutual of Omaha. Chen is exploring ways that generative AI can be used to support individual lines of business, innovate workflows and transform the customer experience. Chen also shares her thoughts on skills that can help you thrive in an AI-powered workplace. Join the conversation!

Senior Business Program Consultant Stefanie Shanahan knows what it takes to recruit, retain and develop tech talent. She’s been doing it at Mutual of Omaha for the past eight years. Tune in and learn about a new strategy the company has implemented that’s transforming the IT team.

Nichole Black started her Mutual of Omaha career as a security guard. Now she’s an IT security analyst working to protect the company’s data. Tune in and learn how Black seized the opportunity to forge a new career path. It’s a Tech Talk you don’t want to miss.

Chris McKenzie joined Mutual of Omaha as an application developer, but thanks to great opportunities to learn and grow professionally, he now holds a leadership position as an information services manager. During this Tech Talk, you’ll Learn how a supportive culture and caring supervisors helped McKenzie thrive and succeed.

Dori Stanfield had a strong work history in customer service and benefits administration, but now she enjoys a rewarding career as an associate product owner in IT. In this episode of Tech Talk, Stanfield recalls the encouragement and support she received when switching to this tech-adjacent role.

Not every technologist's journey begins with a computer science degree. Yuchen "Maxwell" Cao’s path to leading artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives at Mutual of Omaha started with doctoral research in computational nuclear physics.

Meet Adele Kanley, a technical specialist at Mutual of Omaha who lives to solve problems and support her team. Working remotely, she’s found a true sense of connection thanks to the company’s collaborative culture. What inspires her? It’s all about the company’s commitment to investing in information services. Check out her story.

When Jason Nobles, a current computer science major at North Carolina A&T, was searching for an internship, he saw Mutual of Omaha as the perfect gateway into the fintech industry. The company’s tech modernization journey and evolving tech stack intrigued him, making it an exciting place to grow his skills. Now, as an IT intern on the corporate actuary support team, Jason is gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. Tune into Tech Talk to hear his story.

In the latest episode of Mutual of Omaha’s Tech Talk podcast, Business Program Consultant Alicia Huntington discusses the many internship opportunities available in our IT Department and how students can apply for them.

If you’d like to pursue a career in cybersecurity, exciting opportunities await at Mutual of Omaha. In this article, two IT leaders from the company discuss the essential role of cybersecurity, the qualities they look for in job applicants, plus the many advantages of working in cybersecurity at Mutual of Omaha.