Ep. 48: Michael Bush, From Accountant to Rockies IT Leader: Career Pivots, Humility, and Leadership

In Episode forty-eight of Next in Line, Cesar Jimenez sits down with Michael Bush, Senior Director of IT and Head of Technology for the Colorado Rockies, to talk about career pivots, leadership, and what it really takes to build trust in IT. Michael shares his unconventional path into technology, starting in accounting before making the leap into software, leadership, and eventually professional sports. He reflects on the importance of humility, authenticity, community, and learning to embrace risk early in your career. The conversation also dives into the unique demands of running technology inside a Major League Baseball organization, from game-day operations and fan experience to analytics, infrastructure, and the growing role of AI in the business. This episode is full of practical advice for aspiring IT professionals, emerging leaders, and anyone navigating growth, imposter syndrome, or a major career transition.