In this episode of Sports Geek, Sean Callanan chats with David Payne, Senior Technology Strategist at the University of Oklahoma.
On this podcast, you'll learn about:
- How David landed an IT career.
- Why sports and colleges should not be afraid of digital transformation.
- Stadium connectivity is now a required utility.
- How digital transformation can bring cost savings.
- Tech required for new softball stadium.

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Resources from the podcast
- Connect with David Payne on LinkedIn and send him a message that you listened via Twitter to @PayneHouseof
- Follow the University of Oklahoma across socials
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As discussed on the podcast
OU family #BoomerSooner
Today and every day, we're grateful for all the members of our OU family who work tirelessly behind the scenes to help make the Sooners successful. #BoomerSooner pic.twitter.com/eHlvAUGXFd
— Oklahoma Sooners (@OU_Athletics) November 25, 2021
Look at the support for Oklahoma Softball.
𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐋 pic.twitter.com/hkQIqustLo
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) May 29, 2021
Hope to reconnect in person with David soon (and maybe even Chip Foley)
#friendofchipfoley @mrchipfoley @PayneHouseof looking good this morning #SEATAtlanta pic.twitter.com/y06C3jUxHO
— Sean Callanan (@seancallanan) July 18, 2017