Steff Gilbert

Steff is a full time Instructor and Content Delivery Manager at IAITAM. She joined the team in October 2019 as a Training Consultant and became a full time employee in May 2020. She has a passion for teaching and helping others. Before joining the IAITAM Team, Steff gained over a decade of experience taking on ITAM tasks and projects in various roles normally found outside of ITAM, such as Training Manager, Mac Lab Coordinator, and Sales Tech Manager across numerous organizations and industries, such as Technical Support Management for a large tech company, Health Insurance, International Banking, Internet Service Providers, and Cellular Carriers.
Just Keep Swimming: Navigating Uncertain ITAM Waters

Just Keep Swimming: Navigating Uncertain ITAM Waters

With the uncertainty of new technology, the economic landscape, and all of the work place changes in the past few years, ITAM is more critical to the sustainability of your business than ever! In this session, we’ll discuss current events, trends, and challenges and why it’s more important than ever for IT Asset Managers to stick to the principles of the program and just keep swimming!

ITAM: Cost Center or Cost Efficiency Champions?

ITAM isn’t just a cost center—it’s a driver of strategic cost efficiency. Through smart planning, lifecycle management, and data insights, ITAM empowers better decisions and boosts organizational value.

Three Challenges Resolved by Centralization

Three Challenges Resolved by Centralization

Centralized ITAM aligns departments, reduces risk, and improves resource use by unifying acquisition, data, and lifecycle processes—unlocking true strategic value and visibility.

Gaining (and Maintaining) ORGANIZATIONAL Buy-In

Gaining (and Maintaining) ORGANIZATIONAL Buy-In

Executive Buy-In is critical, but in today’s evolving IT landscape, everyone in your organizations needs to understand the purpose for and value of the ITAM Program. In this interactive session, we’ll discuss IAITAM Best Practices for getting everyone on board and fostering an organizational culture of understanding and committing to ITAM policies, processes, procedures, and requirements. We hope you’ll share some stories and communication tips that have been successful in increasing employee awareness!

Strong Compliance Management Enhances Security!

Proactive compliance in ITAM enhances security, reduces risks, and fosters employee responsibility. Aligning with licensing, regulations, and best practices safeguards data, meets standards like PCI DSS and NIST, and strengthens IT resilience.

Is Your SAM Program Supporting Your Organization’s Goals and Drivers?

By following ITAM best practices, organizations can optimize their software inventory, improve project management, and enhance collaboration with other departments. Communication, education, and alignment with organizational goals are key to ensuring ITAM success and delivering value company-wide.