Dyllis Hesse

publicIdentifier: dyllis-hesse

sourced_title: Consumer Goods, Retail, Travel Industry Group, U.S. Practice Lead I Senior Managing Director

headline: Consumer Goods, Retail, Travel Industry Group, U.S. Lead I Senior Managing Director

about:
I lead our U.S. Industry Group for Consumer Goods, Retail and Travel and focus on creating 360 value for our clients, our people and our communities.

Previously, I served on Accenture’s Global Management Committee and as Accenture’s North America Client Account Lead, representing the voice of Accenture's largest clients in NA. I’ve also held roles as a Senior Global Client Account Executive for one of the world’s leading travel companies as well as one of the largest global consumer products companies.

I have consulting experience in strategy, digital technology, change management, and Global Business Services (GBS) to help clients drive their business transformation agenda. This includes large scale technology transformations driving growth through automation, AI, and analytics as well as cloud solutions, and digital commerce. I love leading international teams and have experience leading large programs in the UK and Germany including leading Retail Operations for a UK Fashion Retailer. I am fluent in English and German.

My leadership style blends key capabilities of intellect, energy, optimism and pragmatism. I am strategic, setting ambitious visions, and have the executional energy and collaboration skills to rally the team to deliver it flawlessly. My passion is leading diverse teams to challenge the status quo and create a better version of today. I am recognized as an energizing leader by my team and clients.

My greatest pride comes from my three young children. When I’m not engaging our clients and Accenture people, you can find me spending time with my family, traveling the world, running or playing tennis or golf.

position: Senior Managing Director

position: NA Client Account Leader I Global Management Committee Member

description: Dyllis joined Accenture's Global Management Committee as the North American Client Account Lead, representing the voice of our largest clients operating in North America, building and growing relationships with these leading companies, and driving 360 degree client value and co-innovation.

position: Managing Director

description:
I am a Managing Director at Accenture with over 19 years of international experience helping clients undergo substantial change programs. I have a strong management consulting background in consumer goods and retail, with deep experience in strategy, digital technology, change management, and Global Business Services (GBS). I currently serve as the Global Client Account Lead for a Fortune 100 Company in the hospitality and travel industry.

I have been based in Atlanta for 5 years, and previousl

position: Retail Operations Manager

company: Selfridges

description:
I was responsible for running the flagship store’s Retail Operations across the Homewares, Furniture, Travel, Restaurants & Bars categories, across a business sized +$200M.

I held total general management responsibility for the operations which included delivering financial results, recruiting and developing 7+ direct reports, leading and communicating with a team of over 500 people, as well as driving improvements in retail standards.

In addition, l led a number of key strategic initiatives

content:
One of the most energizing parts of this role is connecting with our people.

Spending time recently with teams across the US, including in DC, was a great reminder of the strength of our community. These moments do not happen often enough, and they matter.

From meaningful conversations, celebrating recent promotions to a community golf event, it was great to see colleagues coming together, build

content:
AI spending is hitting $2.52 trillion this year, and for consumer businesses, the opportunity to capture real growth, create better experiences for customers and employees, and unlock value at scale has never been greater.

Praveen Kishorepuria and I have been working with executives across retail, consumer goods, and travel, and the conversation has shifted. The companies pulling ahead are asking

content:
Great to be at the Bridges Gala again with so many familiar faces, and a few new ones, and to see the impact of this program firsthand – it raised a record-breaking amount this year. Proud of Accenture’s sponsorship and engagement in this organization.

Each year, what sticks with me are the stories of the people who have gone through the Bridges program. It’s a reminder of how much mentorship, su

content:
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of hosting a fireside chat with Ranu Bhatia from Google at our Agentic Commerce client learning session in Chicago, with more than 15 companies in the room. The energy and engagement from our CGRT clients and team were outstanding, and everyone left with real things to act on.

The stat that stopped everyone: 90% of consumers say they would switch away from a b

content:
Great to see our Consumer Pulse Research already driving C-suite conversations across the consumer industries just days after launch.

One insight is standing out. Nearly 74% of consumers are open to delegating routine tasks to AI agents. That is not a small shift. It is a rewrite of how brand value is created.

Brands are no longer engaging a single decision-maker. They are navigating two. And ne

evidence_experience: "I lead our U.S. Industry Group for Consumer Goods, Retail and Travel and focus on creating 360 value for our clients" and "I currently serve as the Global Client Account Lead for a Fortune 100 Company" - all client-facing account leadership and delivery, no internal function ownership.


Javier Calvo Martín

publicIdentifier: javiercalvomartin

headline: Partner and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Management Solutions

about: My current role is to (co-)lead Management Solutions' offices in Germany and the Netherlands, our Artificial Intelligence practice and our Public Sector industry. I am split between Frankfurt and Amsterdam. My core expertise is artificial intelligence and model risk management.

company: Management Solutions

end: Present

description:
Currently co-leading Management Solutions’ offices in Germany and the Netherlands, leading our Artificial Intelligence practice worldwide, and responsible for the Public Sector practice, including the relationship with banking supervisors and regulators.

Leadership or QA of projects in global and domestic systemically important financial institutions in the Eurozone and the USA, especially focusing on:
- Artificial intelligence
- Model risk management
- Credit risk IRB and operational risk AMA

position: Editor - Mathematics

company: Grupo SM

description: Elaboration and publishing of handbooks and digital training materials in Mathematics for baccalaureat. Technical supervision of Mathematics handbooks.

position: Manager

description:
Development of data science models for Banking, Insurance, Energy and Telco industries, including logistic regressions, decision trees, clustering, neural networks and genetic algorithms in SAS and Matlab, supporting consulting project for both Risk Management and Lines of Business (Commercial) areas.

A non-exhaustive list of projects in which he participated during this period includes:
- Economic capital: development of an economic capital model for a D-SIB and review and documentation of an

position: Senior Associate

company: The Boston Consulting Group

description:
Conducted projects in the field of Banking Risk Strategy, including the diagnosis of a corporate risk origination and underwriting process and the development of data science models for automatic decision-making in risk (logistic regressions and decision trees in SAS).

Collaborated in a number of strategy projects in several industries (mainly, Retail and Government).

content:
There is too much noise about AI. Reports, predictions, headlines that expire within a week.

We tried to do something different: a document with depth, that doesn't say what we want to hear but what we need to know. That cites verified references. That treats AI for what it is: an organizational, regulatory, and human transformation, not just a technological one. And that doesn't shy away from th

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evidence_experience: "Leadership or QA of projects in global and domestic systemically important financial institutions in the Eurozone and the USA, especially focusing on: Artificial intelligence, Model risk management, Credit risk IRB and operational risk AMA model development and validation"

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Gwennaël Grandmougin

publicIdentifier: gwengrandmougin

sourced_title: Data Analytics Director

headline: Analytics Executive · Performance Measurement · Applied AI & LLM | Former VP Analytics @Artefact

about:
Analytics executive with 15+ years in data marketing, performance measurement, and applied AI.

Advisor to C-level executives (CMOs, CTOs, CDOs, CFOs) on data and marketing analytics. I have led teams of 100+ and partnered with 50+ businesses to design & implement analytics and adtech architecture - from strategic guidance to tactical execution.

position: VP Analytics

company: Artefact

position: Data Analytics Director

position: Search&Digital Analytics Practice Leader

company: SQLI

description:
☛ Leading the Search&Analytics Business Unit (12 analysts) at Wax interactive Group SQLI(scope: thousand of websites, dozens of clients)
☛ Creating innovative products, frameworks and methodologies to compete with pure players (analytics, SEO/SEA, Facebook Ads, programmatic, CRM)
☛ Integrating and evangelizing data-driven approaches in all decision making processes & deliveries.
☛ Creating data-pipeline for advanced Business Intelligence Reporting and data-activation.
☛ Project leader for 30+ pr

position: Expert Coach then Digital Analytics Change Manager– PSA

company: Hub'Sales

description: Leading the Digital Analytics Change Team at PSA. Full time on-site for Hub’Sales (scope: 3 brands Peugeot/Citroën/DS, 90 Countries, 2500+ Websites)

position: Digital Analytics Consultant

company: Freelance

description:
Supporting businesses, small and large companies, in their digital strategy

☛ Analytics consulting
☛ Web Analytics & User Experience Audits
☛ Analytics Trainer
☛ Tools: GA360 Suite (Analytics, TagManager, Optimize, DataStudio…), full stack DDM, GCP (BigQuery), Google Adwords, TAG Commander, Excel, PowerBI, BIME, Tableau Software, Hub’Scan, AT internet…
☛ Languages:  HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, VBA, SQL, R, Python

position: Co-founder and Project Manager

company: PokerEV+

description:
PokerEV+ (www.pokerevplus.fr), an online poker coaching platform with an innovative business model.

☛ Project owner: Platform creation
☛ Project management: Market research -Benchmarking – Competitive intelligence – Product Definition
Financial projection - business plan and definition of the communication strategy
☛Affiliate marketing & Traffic acquisition

position: Junior Consultant In Management

company: ACS Consultants

role_nature: other

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resolved_account_name: Artefact


Christophe Bruggeman

publicIdentifier: christophebruggeman

sourced_title: Partner - Digital Innovation

headline: Partner - Digital Innovation

about: Interim manager and Management Consultant, with proven results in Project and Operational Management . Managed several multi-national ERP implementations (mainly SAP) and improvement projects, as well as business development and competence center management in this area.  Pragmatic, solutions-focused and results-oriented. Strong track record of succesful delivery of projects, bridging business and IT requirements. Strong finance background.

position: Partner - Digital Innovation

company: Moore Belgium

description: As Partner Digital Innovation of Moore Accountancy I am responsible for drawing up the digital strategy for the business unit Accountancy, taking into account the digital (r)evolution in the field of accountancy and a broader context the profession of 'finance'. The role is crucial in the evolution of Moore as a leader in 'digital accounting' and in the transformation of the Accountancy profession to a data-driven advisory role.

position: Interim Manager and Managing Partner

company: PartnerValley

position: Founding Member

company: No Mountain Too High VZW

description:
It's all about bringing together managers, entrepreneurs, leaders to make somewhere somehow a difference for people who really need it.

The Foundation is currently supporting the projects of Vanakam in the South of India (Tamil Nadu and Kerrala).

All revenue of TWEAK IT! and "Ergens halverwege" is donated to the Vanakam projects.

Donations to the Foundation can be made to the following bank account: BE 94 363-1274069-14

position: Mentor

company: Start it @kbc

position: Chief Flow Officer  - Advisory, Projects and Interim Management for Organizational Flow

company: the Optimal

description:
The Optimal is a new, modern consulting-, project- and interim management company.
We work together on the challenges of the CEO, CFO and CIO. We've developed a pragmatic approach to project-, change- and interim management. Our framework supports the approach and ensures a global view and a lasting result.

Want to learn more …

Christophe.b@theoptimal.be
+32(0) 477 635 190
 www.theoptimal.be

position: Co-Owner and Managing Partner

company: ChangeValley

position: Group IT/Change Manager a.i.

company: Xeikon

position: Program Manager ERP Implementation

company: Cloetta

description: In charge of implementing Cloetta Middle Region - 3 Production plants and 1 Commercial Organization - Full ERP (Demand - Sales - Finance - Planning - Procurement - Production - Logistics)

content: Can’t agree mo(o)re Tom Vanraes! You well described the vibe and learnings. Nothing I can add. Thanks for the company. Enjoyed is a lot, together with Tony Langone

resolved_account_name: Moore Business Consulting


Rachel Robinson

sourced_title: Publishing and Editorial Director, McKinsey Global Institute

headline: Director, Publishing and Editorial, McKinsey Global Institute

about: Director of Publishing and Editorial for McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), the firm's economic think tank. We bring facts and analysis to the world's most important debates. I lead a team of talented editors and designers who bring MGI's ambitious research agenda to the world.

company: McKinsey & Company

position: Editorial and Operations Director, Indeed Hiring Lab (Economic Research)

description:
Strategic leader and general manager of Indeed’s global economic research group, a team of 17 researchers and editorial staff who produce data-driven thought leadership about labor markets around the world.
* Set a press-focused strategy and have gotten results:  My team's insights about global labor markets appeared in more than 14,000 media articles in 2021, reaching millions of employers and job seekers and driving brand awareness and credibility.
* Helped forge robust research and data-sh

position: Reporter

company: The Wall Street Journal

description:
Reporter covering management, workplace and benefits issues, including our increasingly distracted workplaces and how bosses may be tracking workers with sensors. My buzzy stories on workplace culture and benefits regularly topped the WSJ's most-emailed and most-read lists. My reporting on employee health data mining led to new federal legislation.

I’ve also covered personal finance, focusing on wealth management, estate planning, taxes, art and philanthropy, and wrote the "Wall Street Journal

position: Nieman Journalism Fellow

company: Harvard University

description: Highly competitive academic fellowship at Harvard University to study management, economics and design at Harvard Business School and MIT Media Lab. Classes included: Design Thinking, Launching Media Ventures,  Digital Innovation and Transformation, American Economic Policy, Negotiation, Narrative Nonfiction.

content: NEW RESEARCH==> How will AI reshape work and skills in Latin America? Most skills will still be needed—but how people use them will change as they work alongside intelligent machines. Read more from my amazing McKinsey Global Institute colleagues here : https://lnkd.in/gzBCescy

content: NEW REPORT ==> My amazing McKinsey Global Institute colleagues published this terrific report on the state of global investment. This research makes the case for using productive investment as a proxy for competitiveness and charts a detailed line-by-line map of what investments happen where and why.  It also outlines 7 levers companies and regions can pull to level up.  Read more here: https://ln

content: NEW REPORT ==> Investing in children’s financial futures can narrow disparities and expand opportunity. My colleagues at the McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility examine different scenarios for the new 530A accounts, also known as Trump Accounts, to highlight the factors that can shape its impact. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gN4bAxMR

content: Insightful research deserves to be seen as well as read. Check out the latest videos from my team at McKinsey Global Institute

content: WATCH==> My McKinsey Global Institute colleague Rebecca J. Anderson discusses our new report on what it may take to ramp up US manufacturing.

internal_vs_external: internal

evidence_experience: "I lead a team of talented editors and designers who bring MGI's ambitious research agenda to the world."

resolved_account_name: McKinsey New Ventures (part of McKinsey & Company)

in_575: no

suppressed: yes


John Studley

sourced_title: Analytic Intelligence Leader, Head of Data Science

headline: Data & AI Leader at PwC Australia - Analytics & AI, Agentics, Data Engineering

about:
I am the leader of a talented team of Data and AI professionals.  As a Partner at PwC Australia, I am passionate about helping people make sense of information, building trust in society and solving important problems.

PwC’s Data & AI practice is a globally connected team - with more than 2,500 professionals around the world.  The team can help you accelerate insights then take action to drive value quickly. This includes delivery using AI, agentic solutions and trusted data.

We start with the outcome required and work back to the relevant intelligence needs. We quickly iterate and co-develop analytic experiments using data tools, diagnostics, machine learning and AI, predictive algorithms, visualisation and automated solutions. These can scale as embedded AI or data solutions including AI agents and agentic orchestration (think next-gen RPA with context built in). This enables us to partner with you to run 'sprints of value delivery' while we lift the analytic firepower of your team, enable staff with assistants and embed AI into daily operations for fewer headaches and better results.

Getting results with data and AI is not solely a technology challenge - it's a team sport. PwC's array of strategy, process, people, change, risk and technology capability combines with our digital analytic solutions to embed and deliver outcomes - for customers, staff and shareholders.

Nearly all of my projects aim to be multi-self-funding in year, often 5x to 10x investment. This drives growth, releases capacity for funding the sustainable embedded solutions and delivers bottom line impact.

Whether you are taking the first tentative step with analytic intelligence, moving from good to great or seeking to leapfrog ahead on the back of agentics, my team brings you the smarts, s

position: Chief Analytics Officer, Head of Data Science at PwC Consulting Australia

company: PwC Australia

position: Partner - Consulting Analytics Leader

company: PwC

description: Lead Partner - Consulting Analytics Services

position: Partner - Corporate Value Advisory Leader

content: Couldn’t agree more with what John is calling out here. Many people think AI is magic and easy. Its’s not in a larger enterprise, it takes mindful work and structure in the approach, governance and engineering.

content:
Sharing insights from the Matt Comyn interview at AFR AI Summit yesterday.

1. Reflections on Sam Altman Interview

AI’s economic value may be “smaller and harder” to capture initially than expected. Benefits are not always immediate or easy to quantify.

Demand for AI models is very high, leading to significant token consumption. Many users are surprised by how many tokens they use, creating a

content: Kicking off AFR AI Summit in Sydney. What is the best way to move beyond the pilot in the era of agents? ADOPTION is the area I am spending the most time on right now with clients. Apply to the biggest business issues - don’t wait and see; don’t just bolt on the side; bring people along.

content: Anthropic shipping again….

content: Ro captured it perfectly. Proud to see the work of our committed PwC people recognised as leading in AI Consulting and the sentiment that humans and outcomes matter more than ever. No point having the worlds best technology if it doesn’t deliver for what you care most about. That’s where we get to work. Rohit (Ro) Antao Muhammad Murad Khan Jahanzeb Azim John Higgins Mohighmin(Mo) Bashir Nikhil de

evidence_experience: "This enables us to partner with you to run 'sprints of value delivery' while we lift the analytic firepower of your team, enable staff with assistants and embed AI into daily operations" - describes services sold to clients, not PwC's own internal function.

resolved_account_name: PwC Australia


Jade Haayen

publicIdentifier: mjhaayen

sourced_title: Head of Data Science

headline: Co-Founder at Capibaira - Clear Content at Scale | Head of Data Science at Valcon

about:
Personal expertise
Jade has a proven track record in delivering large-scale digital transformation programs for top-tier organizations, bridging the gap between technical innovation and real-world business impact. She is  experienced in building high-performing teams, fostering data and AI Literacy across enterprises, and creating AI Centers of Excellence that unlock long-lasting value. Jade is passionate about empowering and inspiring others, harnessing data and AI driven innovation to create meaningful, future-proof impact with a human touch.

position: Co-Founder

company: Capibaira

description:
Capibaira is an Amsterdam-based company offering a B2B SaaS solution that makes digital content instantly clear, accessible and inclusive.

With Capibaira, organizations can make digital text immediately easier to understand. Our solution automatically converts existing content into multiple reading levels, without changing the original source. Content is clearly structured with headings and visual cues, making information accessible to a wider audience without extra work for copywriters. At the

position: Head of Data Science

company: Valcon

description:
Leading a team of ~100 data science professionals.
We deliver Data Science and AI solutions that drive business value. By understanding business needs, we identify opportunities and translate them into value driven Data Science and AI solutions that are developed from design to production and are seamlessly integrated into the organization.
To realize these solutions, we are an interdisciplinary team of talented data scientists. Besides our quantitative expertise, we have skills in project deli

position: Associate Partner | Data & AI Advisory

position: Senior Manager | Data & Analytics | Technology Advisory

position: Lead Data & Analytics Literacy | Analytics Competence Centre

company: Rabobank

position: Accelerate Autonomous Database & Analytics Consultant

company: Oracle

position: Senior Consultant Data & Analytics

company: EY

position: Consultant Data & Analytics

evidence_experience: "We deliver Data Science and AI solutions that drive business value... seamlessly integrated into the organization" (client organization, not Valcon's own); Capibaira "offering a B2B SaaS solution that makes digital content instantly clear, accessible and inclusive" for client organizations.

resolved_account_name: Valcon


Kelly Keller

publicIdentifier: kellyakeller

sourced_title: Assurance Partner and Chief Operating Officer of ICM, PwC US

about:
With over 30 years of extensive client service experience, I bring a collaborative, proactive and innovative approach to helping clients as they transform and navigate their most complex situations. I have served consumer brand clients in the technology and consumer products and retails industries.  I have a strong background in accounting, financial reporting and internal controls and have advised large multinational organizations on matters including acquisitions, divestitures, IPOs, system transformations and more.

Over the course of my career with PwC, I’ve worked in several offices—including Bay Area, Portland, Washington D.C., and Seattle where I currently serve as Assurance Partner and COO of PwC’s Industries, Clients & Markets. My previous leadership roles include serving as Market Managing Partner for the PacNW, Market Assurance Leader and TMT People Inclusion Leader.

With proven expertise, bold insights and tech that moves business forward, we help you drive your company to the leading edge. PwC provides professional services across Audit and Assurance, Advisory and Tax. We bring a range of capabilities so you can solve faster, solve more and realize more value. These capabilities include cloud and digital, deals, sustainability, cybersecurity and privacy, governance/boards, risk, transformation and much more. Across our global network of nearly 328,000 professionals in 152 countries, we are committed to advancing quality in everything we do.

While helping clients solve complex problems is what keeps me energized, but my love for consumer brands and retail started early by working in boutiques and retailers through high school and college. These experiences taught me about customer service and the importance of quality.  I'm passionate about giving back to

position: Adjunct Professor - Masters of Accounting

company: University of Washington

position: Director of Accounting Policy

company: Marriott International

evidence_experience: "With over 30 years of extensive client service experience, I bring a collaborative, proactive and innovative approach to helping clients as they transform and navigate their most complex situations." and "helping clients solve complex problems is what keeps me energized"

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Marc Koehn

sourced_title: Managing Director, Health Practice Lead (Canada)

headline: Managing Director @ Accenture | MBA, CPHIMS-CA, I.S.P.

about: Consultant, facilitator, mentor, and business leader. Always looking to lean in with clients, colleagues, community, friends, and family who are seeking to innovate and change the status quo for the better!

position: Managing Director, Health Practice

company: Accenture

position: Managing Director

company: Gevity

position: Chief Executive Officer

position: Chief Operating Officer

description: As COO Marc oversaw Gevity's corporate operations globally and is a director of Gevity Consulting SG Pte Ltd. (Singapore), Global Village Consulting Asia Pacific Inc. (Philippines), Gevity Consulting UK Limited (UK), Veris Inc. (Canada), Global Informatics Resourcing Ltd. (Canada) as well as Gevity Consulting US Ltd. (USA). Marc also led Gevity's Centre of Excellence which focused on ensuring that knowledge flowed effectively within the firm and supported consistent, high value engagement delive

position: President

company: Frameworks Management Corp.

company: Gordon Point Informatics Ltd.

position: Stakeholder Engagement Manager (Contract)

company: National Cancer Institute

content: If you are interested in Health Terminology & Interoperability Standards (HTIS) please consider registering for and attending the UVIC HTIS Certificate Information Session coming up next Wednesday (May 27th).

content: Excited and inspired by Accenture's renewed focus to be our clients’ reinvention partner of choice and to lead in Gen AI through deeply skilled people and by bringing multi-service solutions, including world-class, AI-enabled assets and platforms to our clients' most pressing challenges. As part of this strategic shift, we are doubling down on a powerful training program for our teams. In that spi

content: Some timely thoughts about ways to improve our ailing health systems from my colleague Tina De Rycke.

content:
Today’s Canadian Mental Health Association push up challenge target was tough: 143 push ups. I finished just a short while ago at 11:30 this evening after various 10x and 20x stops throughout the day. Can’t say they were amazing form but I think they qualified. 😃💪

But did you know each day’s target has a key mental health message. Here’s today’s:  “People that get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night

evidence_experience: "As COO Marc oversaw Gevity's corporate operations globally... Marc also led Gevity's Centre of Excellence which focused on ensuring that knowledge flowed effectively within the firm" - this is a strong internal signal but tied to a prior employer/role (2014-2021), not his current Accenture position, which is described purely as health practice leadership with no internal-function description.

resolved_account_name: umlaut company


Dena Campbell

sourced_title: Chief Information Officer

email_status: verified

headline: Chief Information Officer at Highspring | MBA | Fostering Business Value Through Tech

about: A catalyst for innovation and process improvement by integrating people, process and technology.

position: Chief Information Officer

company: Highspring

description: Formerly Vaco Holdings, Highspring is a leading global professional services organization with three integrated offerings—Consulting, Managed Services, and Talent Solutions. Vaco by Highspring specializes in delivering tailored Talent Solutions. Our expertise includes Accounting and Finance, Business and Digital Transformation, Risk and Compliance, Information Technology, and more. With more than 10,000 employees across 45+ offices worldwide, we give partners the agility to thrive, address chall

company: Vaco by Highspring

description: Promoted to oversee and drive strategic technology and program portfolio to support growth, maintain quality and provide exceptional results. Responsible to develop and direct the firm’s overall IT strategy, working closely with other senior leadership and provide vision and leadership in all aspects of IT management and operations. Leading enterprise initiatives delivering strategic transformation across multiple business units. Aligning architecture and infrastructure, establishing application

position: Strategic Advisory Executive

description:
Business management advisor for M&A integration, fast growth business process and system investments and interim leadership of key initiatives including tech stack evaluation and optimization, assessing tech adoption, and utilization change readiness.

Executive-level healthcare tech leader focusing on implementation strategy and turnaround scenarios. A career of hands-on experience with healthcare technology change management strategies and solutions required with new technology implementation,

company: Skywriter MD

description: Start-up executive for a virtual scribe services and product solution focused on transforming “medical scribes”. Responsible for launching market offering including product definition, sales, marketing, and internal hiring and training. Responsible for delivering product concept, release and supporting service offering. Lead team to deliver technical services, client account management and internal operations. Development of account and staffing Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to drive Busine

position: Senior Vice President, Implementation Services

company: Santa Rosa Consulting

description:
Leadership of a Healthcare IT consulting company, reporting to President, with strategic vision and management oversight of 3 practices including Epic, Cerner and Meditech, managing 100 consultants. Led corporate development, P&L adherence and diligence activities including the negotiation of several $1 million+ annual revenue contracts and RFP’s. Led client relationships including sales negotiation, staff placement, performance and strategic advisory.

Epic certified administrator / programming

position: National Practice Director for Epic Practice

company: Innovative Consulting Group

description: Leadership of a Healthcare IT consulting practice, reporting to CEO, transforming from 2 independently acquired consultants and 1 client to a practice of 120 consultants and 25 clients during my tenure. Responsible for staffing and performance of client engagements and relationship management, sales support and the growth of the Epic Consulting Practice. Led the delivery of all strategic services to clients including recruiting, mentoring, management, market research, pricing analysis, and busin

position: Director of Consulting Services

company: Ingenix Consulting

description:
Promoted into leadership of healthcare IT consultants and engagement leadership for clients. Responsible for recruiting, staffing and performance of client engagements and relationship management, sales support and the growth of consultants.

Epic certified administrator / programming for integrated technology solutions.

position: Epic Analyst

company: SCL Health (Exempla)

description:
Epic certified administrator / programming for integrated technology solutions.

Oversee the installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of the Epic EHR system, including upgrades and patches. Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration with other systems and applications. Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to end-users, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff. Enforce security policies, access controls, and data protection measu

content:
Twenty years in technology, and I still find myself in the same conversation.

A finance team gets excited about AI and rightfully so. They launch something, they're hopeful, and then six months later it's technically running and nobody's quite sure what they actually got out of it.

I have so much empathy for this. I've been in those rooms. The data wasn't quite right, the process wasn't fully

content:
I'm honored to announce that I've been named a finalist for the 2026 Tennessee ORBIE Awards in the Large Corporate category. Technology leadership doesn’t happen in isolation; this recognition reflects the exceptional collaboration and innovation of the talented teams I’m privileged to be a part of.

The ORBIE Awards celebrate CIOs driving growth and organizational transformation  across Tennesse

content: A great role with a great company, looking for the great match! For my healthcare connections, take a look.

disposition: STRONG

primary_strip: B

band: review

evidence_experience: "Responsible to develop and direct the firm's overall IT strategy, working closely with other senior leadership and provide vision and leadership in all aspects of IT management and operations." - clearly owns the firm's own internal IT/technology function, not client delivery.

resolved_account_name: Highspring


Shafqat Azim

headline: Partner, Americas Lead - Digital Transformation Practice; Global Lead Security & Risk Practice at ISG (Information Services Group)

about: Experienced Senior Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Digital Transformation, Information Security & Risk Management, Business Process Optimization, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), IT Strategy, Professional Services, and Business Growth Strategies. Strong business savvy, technology driven business leader graduated from University at Buffalo and received formal executive leadership training from Darden School of Business, University of Virginia.

company: ISG (Information Services Group)

description: I lead the America’s Digital Transformation Practice, and the Global Security Practice within ISG. My focus is on the development, sales and delivery of innovative digital and cyber security strategies and solutions to enable business and technology transformation for ISG’s commercial and public sector clients. I lead, coach and guide a team of Digital and Cybersecurity savvy consultants. I personally advise multiple technology and business C-Level executives from large, global enterprises and t

position: Managing Vice President, Global Practice Lead for Digital, CXO, Security & Risk Practices

company: Gartner

description: Responsible for the incubation, operationalization and delivery of innovative business and technology consulting/advisory solutions for Gartner Consulting and its Fortune 2000 commercial and public sector client base. Led a large global team of consultants that leveraged competencies in disruptive technologies, such as cloud computing, social media integration, mobility, big-data and Internet of Things, to develop, launch and manage a robust portfolio of Consulting Solutions around Digital Trans

position: Executive Vice President

company: Collabera

description: Head of Collabera Consulting and part of Collabera's Executive Management team. Built a strategy consulting practice at Collabera from the ground up, and helped drive double digit growth annually. Helped grow the client portfolio rapidly through a focused industry centric account strategy and a market relevant, innovative solutions portfolio.

position: Managing Vice President

description: Responsible for many Solutions and Competencies within Gartner Consulting.

position: Sr. Vice President

company: META Group

description: Head of META Group's Infrastructure, Operations and Risk Consulting Practices

position: Vice President

company: Inacom Information Systems

description: Head of Inacom's $300M Strategic Outsourcing Line of Business. Responsible for providing Managed IT Service delivery to many Fortune 1000 clients. Also held other positions such as Head of Corporate Accounts; Head of IT Optimization Consulting; and other key roles over a 10 year tenure

content: Join me and my colleagues David Menninger and Matt Aslett as we explore the dramatic and rapidly reshaping impact of AI on the Software and Services markets.

content:
Healthcare providers are being asked to do more with tighter margins and increasing complexity.

Revenue cycle performance sits at the center of that challenge.

Many organizations are investing in technology and operational improvements, yet outcomes remain uneven. The gap is often not capability, but how transformation is structured and governed.

ISG brings a first-of-its-kind approach to re

content:
We’re excited to officially launch NXT.ai 2026 - ISG’s flagship event for enterprise leaders shaping what’s next.
📍 Nashville, TN | August 9–12, 2026
If you’re leading AI, technology, or transformation initiatives, this is where you move from ideas to execution.

NXT.ai is designed for enterprise decision-makers - bringing together AI, infrastructure, trust, talent, and ecosystems in one integrate

evidence_experience: My focus is on the development, sales and delivery of innovative digital and cyber security strategies and solutions to enable business and technology transformation for ISG's commercial and public sector clients.

resolved_account_name: ISG: OCM, Learning & Leadership


Puneet Sawhney

sourced_title: Managing Director - North America Data & AI lead for Industry X (Manufacturing & Engineering)

headline: Operations Transformation with Data, AI and People Engagement

about:
I've spent the last 25+ years helping organizations transform the way they run operations — not just by digitizing workflows, but by fundamentally reshaping how data drives decision-making across the enterprise.

My core belief is that data isn’t just a byproduct of operations — it's the engine of value creation. Whether it's optimizing a global supply chain, improving quality in discrete manufacturing, or enabling predictive maintenance through IoT, I’ve led programs where analytics weren’t bolted on — they were embedded in the operating model.

I’ve built and scaled data platforms on cloud, driven AI use cases from pilot to enterprise rollout, and helped clients move from siloed insights to real-time, cross-functional intelligence. Just as importantly, I’ve worked closely with business, data, and IT leaders to ensure these capabilities land — not just as tech, but as a new way of working.

What excites me is the chance to lead at the intersection of innovation and impact — helping clients navigate the complexity of digital transformation while delivering measurable operational outcomes. And to do that with both the strategic ambition and the delivery muscle to drive change at scale.

company: PwC

company: Accenture

position: Managing Director - Industry X / Smart Manufacturing

position: Connected Operations - Industrial IoT

description:
Member of Accenture's IoT team focused on delivering solutions in the area of Connected Operations.

Currently working with customers in CPG and Retail segment to increase sales/ reduce costs by using sensor based solutions.

position: VP Product Management and Customer Development

description:
Illuminate360's Advanced Analytics Cloud Platform provides Insights-as-a-Service for business executives. Removing the traditional barriers that companies face when they undertake Advanced Analytics projects, our platform helps leaders address specific use cases and demonstrate ROI in a matter of weeks.

Product Management leader for the startup focusing on:
- Segment Identification, Definition and Planning
- Leading Product Development and Delivery
- Supporting Sales and Business Developme

position: Senior Director, Solutions Strategy

company: Savi Technology

description:
Responsible for developing a product portfolio with focus on IOT and Big Data Analytics capabilities for customers in Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain domain.
•	Developed the business strategy for offering sensor-based analytics solution to customers in transportation and logistics function. Built segment specific plans.
•	Engaged early adopter customers, created segment and customer specific ‘Return on Investment’ models. Helped customers in supply chain services domain use sensor

position: Senior Director, Product Management

company: Numerex Corp.

description:
Focused on developing company’s M2M business in the Supply Chain and Logistics vertical.

Responsible for creating strategy and delivering a tactical plan for opportunities in Oil & Gas, Waste Management, Bulk Containers and Pallet segments. Worked closely with marquee customers to understand their requirements, and to deliver tailored solutions to solve their business issues.

Developed software and hardware product roadmap, and worked with the engineering teams to ensure delivery on time, and

position: Regional Director and GM

company: CHEP

description:
Selected to lead the Americas (US, Canada, Brazil and Mexico) business for the new global venture at CHEP.  Focus on providing software visibility solutions to Business-to-Business industries using sensors, tracking technologies and business intelligence. Member of the global leadership team, developed Business plan and ‘Go To Market’ strategy. Started at CHEP as Global Program Manager for Visibility Solution.
Engaged customer accounts like BP (Oil & Gas), Canadian Tire (Retail), Nissan, Genera

content: This is going to be a great presentation! Looking forward to it!

content:
After 11 incredible years, it is time to say goodbye to Accenture.

My tenure coincided with an extraordinary era of change. We started with foundational IoT and digital solutions, and rapidly accelerated into the world of Physical AI, Agentic systems, while simultaneously navigating massive geopolitical shifts.
Partnering with our clients to deliver resilient, future-ready operations has been the

evidence_experience: "helping clients navigate the complexity of digital transformation while delivering measurable operational outcomes" and "I've built and scaled data platforms on cloud, driven AI use cases from pilot to enterprise rollout, and helped clients move from siloed insights to real-time, cross-functional intelligence."


Stephen Gouthro

sourced_title: Global Chief Operating Officer, Investment Solutions

headline: Global Chief Operating Officer | Senior Partner, Investment Solutions at Mercer

about:
Executive leader focused on strategic planning, tranformation, growing a profitable business, building scale, developing talent and meeting client needs. Operations, strategy, data & analytics and technology leader with a proven track record leading strategic initiatives and service teams to deliver solutions.

Pursuing opportunities to join a dynamic board for non-profit, start-up or Fintech organizations where I can bring a commercial perspective as a diverse member.

company: Mercer

description: Stephen M. Gouthro is a Senior Partner at Mercer and Global Chief Operating Officer for Mercer’s Investment Solutions business, a Director of Mercer Investments LLC and serves as President, CEO & an Interested Director of the Mercer US Funds. In this role, Stephen has responsibility for delivery of global operations and technology, and partnering with regional business leaders on strategy, growth & delivering investment solutions to clients around the world. Stephen is also the strategic leader

position: Chief Operating Officer, U.S. OCIO

description: In this role, Stephen had responsibility for operations and technology for the U.S. Investments Solutions business with direct responsibility for managing and providing strategic leadership and oversight for Mercer’s Investment Solutions Team.

position: Head of Investment Services & Operations

company: Putnam Investments

description:
Head of investment operations and data management, responsible for advancing Putnam's operational capabilities in support of investment management, product management and marketing. The investment operations team includes Data Strategy, Analytics & Governance, Product Information Management, Performance, Analytics & Attribution,  Market Data vendor management & contract negotiation, Sales Support, Client Reporting and various strategic initiatives.

- Member of Putnam's Enterprise Risk Committee

position: Managing Director, Operations Strategy

description: Strategic planning and execution of Operations restructuring, transition manager for back-office outsourcing effort and oversight of the conversion from legacy applications to vendor platform.

position: SVP, Director of Business Technology & Data Strategy

description: Director of applications for investment management, institutional client services and operations

position: VP, Investment Operations Manager

description: VP, Investment operations, data management, client reporting, investment performance, investment research support

position: AVP, Fund Accounting & Pricing Manager

content:
For the sixth year in a row, Mercer has been named Investment Consultant of the Year* at the Environmental Finance Sustainable Investment Awards.

I’m proud to work alongside clients to design and implement sustainable investment solutions that are scalable and aligned to long-term objectives.

Read more about our approach to sustainable investing here: https://bit.ly/4vkGuzN

* Mercer was awar

content:
In today’s market, concentration risk is not always obvious from top-level asset allocation alone. Portfolios that appear diversified across public and private markets may still hold overlapping exposures to the same themes, sectors, companies, or liquidity risks.

In our latest paper, we explore how technology and AI-related investment, evolving market structure, and the growth of semi-liquid pri

content:
How can wealth managers and RIAs thoughtfully broaden private markets access for clients — while balancing customization, governance, and risk?

Our latest paper explores co-investments in wealth management: where they may fit, what benefits they can potentially offer, and the practical challenges advisors need to navigate.

In the paper, we examine:
➡How co-investments can support more tailored

content:
This is an amazing opportunity to join a fast-growing investment business at an important time of strategic expansion and to make a meaningful impact on our growth and to enhanced solutions for our clients.

Mercer is recruiting an experienced COO to drive the global operations and change activities of our Direct Investing Unit, as well as overseeing the associated technology infrastructure.

content:
Markets have spent the past few weeks fixated on geopolitics and oil. But as the risk of an extreme oil-price spike fades, the conversation is shifting back to what ultimately matters: fundamentals.

Swipe through to see thoughts from Niall OSullivan, Global CIO, and Julius Bendikas, CFA, US Head of Economics & Dynamic Asset Allocation.

For more insights from our Global Economics & Dynamic Asset

evidence_experience: "responsibility for delivery of global operations and technology, and partnering with regional business leaders on strategy, growth & delivering investment solutions to clients around the world" - this is operational leadership of a client-delivery business, not ownership of an internal knowledge-reuse or AI-governance function.

resolved_account_name: Mercer Pacific


Chris Taylor

sourced_title: Chief Operating Officer

headline: Chief Operating Officer at Baringa

about: My key strengths and skills are: Media and technology board level leadership; extensive digital strategy, product and delivery experience; significant experience of transforming organisations driving both cost reduction and modernisation; success in launching consumer digital businesses and growing profits in B2B services.

position: Chief Operating Officer

company: Baringa

position: Board Director

company: The Chelsea Magazine Company

company: The Telegraph

description: I am responsible for all aspects of technology and operations for Telegraph Media Group, for the end-to-end supply chain, and the newspaper P&L. I am responsible for transformation and have been deeply involved in our successful pursuit of 1 million subscriptions. I led the integration of The Chelsea Magazine Company and now have executive responsibility for that business as well as being a Director.

position: Chief Information Officer

description: I joined Telegraph Media Group as CIO with responsibility for all aspects of technology and digital product. It is in this role that I launched Telegraph Premium, marking the start of the digital subscription transformation of The Telegraph. Over the four years I held this position my remit gradually expanded into that described in the COO role above with the formal role change taking place in early 2020.

company: News UK

description: In this role I retained full responsibility for all aspects of technology at News UK (see CIO role below). I also had responsibility for production planning, for our printing division, for our distribution operation, and for Newssolutions (our B2B print/distribution/services business for which I had full P&L responsibility).

description: Responsible for all aspects of technology including digital product, enterprise technologies and transformational programmes.

position: Sunday Times Driving: Launch Director/General Manager

description: Responsible for directing the launch of News International's premium cars digital product: Sunday Times Driving (www.driving.co.uk)

position: Director of Enterprise Technology

content: Great opportunity to join our superb legal team at the very cutting edge!

content: Great to see this recognition for the firm and all the more so because it comes from our clients!

disposition: QUALIFIED

primary_strip: A

evidence_experience: "Partner and COO responsible for all business operations including technology & cyber, finance, HR, marketing, consulting services & operations, legal & business integrity." - broad operational ownership including technology, but no explicit mention of knowledge management, IP reuse, or AI-on-knowledge-base function specifically.

resolved_account_name: Baringa


Behren Schulz

sourced_title: Innovation Services, Practice Lead

headline: Accenture Managing Director | Client Account Executive | Head of Innovation

about:
Behren Schulz is a seasoned strategy, innovation, and design leader with over 20 years of global experience spanning Asia Pacific, Japan, The Middle East, UK, Europe, and North America. He brings a proven track record in helping organisations, from global enterprises to high-growth ventures and navigate the entrepreneurial journey to define, validate, and successfully launch new services, products and business models.

With deep cross-sectoral expertise across telecom, retail, government and energy. Behren excels at unlocking growth by orchestrating multi-disciplinary teams that integrate human insight, commercial strategy, emerging technology, and creative design. His approach aligns strongly with Accenture’s commitment to delivering 360° value—transforming ideas into outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and execution at speed and scale.

position: Global Leadership Council Member

description: The Global Leadership Council supports the CEO and comprises Accenture’s most senior leaders accountable for driving the company’s strategic agenda. In this capacity, Behren Schulz plays a key role in shaping and advancing Accenture’s innovation priorities, ensuring that the company remains future-ready by identifying transformative opportunities and aligning innovation efforts with both near-term business goals and long-term growth ambitions. Participation in the Council is by CEO invitation an

position: Head of Innovation Services APAC, Managing Director

description: As Head of Innovation for APAC, Behren Schulz leads the strategic design and execution of transformative innovation initiatives across the region. With a deep understanding of disruptive technologies and emerging market dynamics, Behren partners with senior leaders, clients, and ecosystem collaborators to scale innovation programs that drive growth, relevance, and long-term impact. He is responsible for incubating new business models, accelerating the adoption of AI and digital capabilities, and

position: Innovation Services, Practice Lead

position: Communications Media & Technology, Client Executive

position: Accenture Interactive, Client Executive

position: Commercial Advisor, Motorsport

company: Premiair Racing

position: Managing Partner

company: Eponine Films & Entertainment

content:
I opened #Lightroom to edit a photo from a weekend at Newcastle Beach, only to see a new global splash screen of the Ocean Baths featuring www.gerwyndavies.com 🏄♂ ⛱ ☀ 🦈
Thanks for representing #newy Adobe
Fabio Buresti Nick Law Peter Davias

content:
Accenture is expanding it's 30+ Connected Innovation Centres globally launching in #Saudi to support the growing client need for practical engagement and workshopping with Accenture Middle East & Africa with #ecosystem partners, especially leveraging #AInative learning and upskilling solutions across the broader business. #MEA #innovation Consultancy Middle East

Adam Burden Andrew Phong Vo Sigrid

evidence_experience: "Behren partners with senior leaders, clients, and ecosystem collaborators to scale innovation programs that drive growth, relevance, and long-term impact" and prior "Client Executive" roles in Communications Media & Technology and Accenture Interactive.


Lenny Hayes

publicIdentifier: leonardhayes

headline: Managing Director, Technology Enablement @ Thought Logic Consulting | Digital Transformation

about:
I am a finance strategy, technology, and business development executive with ~15 years of experience driving solutions for Fortune 500 & 1000 clients across all industries. As a Managing Director with Thought Logic Consulting, I oversee our Finance Advisory and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) capabilities (OneStream, Oracle, Workday, IBM PA, Pigment). I love leveraging my thought leadership and deep experience with these technologies to support finance and business executives to solve complex challenges and drive outcomes.

My professional journey has allowed me to gain a deep understanding of various industries, deliver leading insights, and break down organizational challenges and obstacles. I specialize in finance process and technology solutions, as well as functional strategy, roadmap and assessment best practices. I have trained over 300 U.S. and global practitioners on industry-leading software and technology implementation.

At Thought Logic, we are focused on authentically helping our clients achieve their goals, doing business with integrity, and building strong relationships. As a former athlete, values of trust and teamwork and a player-coach approach shape the partnerships I build with clients. As a team, we go the extra mile to really understand you, your business model, and your goals.

I pride myself on delivering first-class service, leveraging Thought Logic’s robust offerings to direct financial transformations, dynamic enterprise strategy, and innovative technology and cloud solutions. Throughout each engagement and partnership, I strive to deliver tangible business value and incredible customer experiences, ultimately working to optimize processes, enhance the overall financial landscape, and revolutionize business operations.

At Thought

company: Thought Logic Consulting

position: Managing Director, Advisory & EPM (acquired by Thought Logic)

company: eCapital Advisors

position: Director, Business Applications

company: Eliassen Group

position: Senior Manager, Business Applications & CPM Practice (acquired by Eliassen Group)

company: Fidato Partners, LLC

position: Finance & Enterprise Performance Manager

company: Deloitte

position: Senior Associate

position: Senior Analyst & Associate, Financial Reporting Infrastructure

company: JPMorgan Chase & Co.

position: Financial Cost & Profit Analyst

company: UPS

content:
Last week at the Gartner CFO Conference, one message came through loud and clear: AI success is no longer about technology adoption...it’s about workforce readiness and productivity.

While organizations continue investing heavily in AI, automation, and digital platforms, many finance leaders share a common challenge…they have a technology roadmap, but not a clear plan to prepare their teams for a

content:
Excited to join customers, prospects, partners, and industry leaders next week at OneStream Software Splash 2026 in Orlando!

As organizations accelerate AI adoption, finance transformation is no longer just about modernizing EPM, it’s about connecting data, business processes, and AI-driven insights into a unified digital strategy that drives measurable enterprise impact.

At Thought Logic Consul

content:
Headed to the Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference next week and looking forward to engaging with finance leaders on one of the biggest shifts happening in the market today: turning AI ambition into measurable business outcomes.

I’m excited to connect with CFOs and finance executives focused on modernizing finance, accelerating decision-making, and building AI-ready operating models that

content: Looking forward to connecting at the upcoming Gartner CFO Conference to discuss how finance leaders are turning AI strategy into real business outcomes. Excited to share how we’re helping leading organizations drive transformation and execution success across the office of CFO! #ThoughtLogic #GartnerCFO #ChallengeTheExpected

content: Exciting growth opportunity...reach out to learn more!

evidence_experience: "I oversee our Finance Advisory and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) capabilities...to support finance and business executives to solve complex challenges and drive outcomes" and "delivering first-class service, leveraging Thought Logic's robust offerings to direct financial transformations" - entirely client-delivery focused.

resolved_account_name: Thought Logic Consulting


Jeani Lutz Vance

sourced_title: Global CIO

headline: Global CIO | Driving IT Strategy, Security, & Innovation Across 17 Offices | $1M+ Annual Savings | ISO27001 & GDPR Leader

about: As Global CIO, I lead the strategic and operational direction of technology across 17 international offices. I oversee all corporate IT initiatives, internal systems development, external digital platforms, AI Governance, and infrastructure management. I manage a large annual budget and all vendor relationships, ensuring technology aligns with business goals and drives innovation.

position: Global CIO

company: Prophet

description:
With over 20 years of experience leading highly technical teams, I bring a balanced approach of strategic vision, technical depth, and positive empathetic leadership. My core competencies include:
•	Strategic Planning & Delivery
•	Mentoring & Leadership (ENTP profile)
•	Vendor Management & Contract Negotiation
•	Information Security Deployment & IT Governance
•	Organizational Change Management
•	ITIL-Based Service Delivery
•	Asset Management
•	Software Development
•	Business Continuity & Disaste

position: Co-Founder

company: Competitive Edge Solutions

description: Implemented best practice solutions that help IT and the business units to move forward in alignment.  Activities included, defining strategic roadmaps and plannning, optimimizing organizations, leverage existing investments in technlogy and resources.

evidence_experience: "As Global CIO, I lead the strategic and operational direction of technology across 17 international offices. I oversee all corporate IT initiatives, internal systems development, external digital platforms, AI Governance, and infrastructure management."

resolved_account_name: Prophet


Ron Jacob

publicIdentifier: ronkjacob

sourced_title: Managing Director - FSO Americas Cloud and Emerging Technology Leader

headline: Managing Director, Digital & Cloud Transformation @ EY

about: A dynamic and results driven leader in the financial services tech industry driving the Digital & Cloud Transformation journey at EY.

company: EY

description: Senior executive leading the development and growth of EY’s Cloud Advisory practice for the Americas helping firms re-think business processes and operating models, through cloud-enabled platforms, emerging technologies and generation-skipping transformation.

position: SVP, Global Network Operations Executive

company: Bank of America

description:
Technology & Operations Executive responsible for running Bank of America’s Service Delivery & Network Operations organization and one of the world’s largest private networks with over 70,000 assets under management, delivering cutting edge technology services in a regulated environment.
•	Lead a world-class operations organization with an FTE and contingent workforce of over a 1000+ resources & operating budget of over $400M/yr.
•	Driving global technology strategy, engineering, and delivery f

position: Director, Solutions Definition and Integration Head, Global Network Domain

company: AXA Tech

description:
Responsibilities include developing high-impact transformation strategies designed to contribute to all aspects of the network, including Data and Voice, which has an annual operating budget of €150M, with targeted cost efficiencies of 50% by 2015.  Lead and manage a global team of highly skilled technologists focused on services delivery, technical excellence & implementing best practices, quality of service, cost efficiency, technology standardization and governance.

•	Redefine the network o

position: Manager, Voice Operations and Deployment, North America

description:
Responsibilities included the management and daily operations of all voice systems within North America.  Day to day support of 13,000 endpoints, including 4,000 branch agents. Remote management of virtual staff of 10 highly trained voice engineers, offshore monitoring/L1 operations, & managed services teams.  Managed an operating budget of $5M/yr., reduced by 30% through a series of high profile initiatives and cost management.

•	Technology management included legacy PBX systems, enterprise &

position: Program Manager, Real Time Communications

description:
Oversaw all telephony transformation initiatives in North America, delivering VoIP-based technologies and replacing antiquated call center PBXs with state-of-the-art Contact Center systems. Developed governance plans, business cases, and ROI models.   Generated canned solutions for reuse in other parts of the world; collaborated with the Global Technology Office. Strengthened vendor relations. Released RFPs and negotiated contract terms.

•	Led a team of 20+ engineers, project managers, and vend

position: Solutions Design Architect

description:
Defined enterprise strategies and standards at the Global Technology Office. Continually improved governance, budget oversight, vendor management, resource allocation, customer relations, technical validation, and communications. Created new service offerings, expanded portfolio, and transformed innovative technology solutions into marketable product lines. Managed RFP/RFQ processes, negotiated competitive pricing, and maximized ROI.

•	Initiated regular meetings with top technology firms to re

position: Manager of Workflow and Quality Control, Service Delivery North America

description:
Focused on process improvement programs that addressed client needs. Established customer focus groups to help narrow key pain points. Created a client demand and prioritization model.

•	Overhauled client services pricing model through custom pricing tool, service catalog, and streamlined quote release system w/ back office support and reporting.
•	Averted Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance and reporting violation creating and leading SWAT team on all SOX activities and automating several contro

position: Technology Specialist, IT Client Services

company: The MONY Group

description:
Directed major IT programs throughout the tri-state region while serving as a team lead for a technology group of 10 engineers. Provided level III/IV technical support for operations, executive management, and merger/acquisition activities.

•	Established a standardized enterprise desktop program incorporating refresh cycles and asset tracking.
•	Managed multiple corporate real estate relocation initiatives.
•	Fully responsible for Capital Markets and Trading floor with over 100 traders and sup

evidence_experience: "Senior executive leading the development and growth of EY's Cloud Advisory practice for the Americas helping firms re-think business processes and operating models, through cloud-enabled platforms, emerging technologies"

resolved_account_name: EY ifb


Jeff Elliott

publicIdentifier: jeffwelliott

sourced_title: Global Chief Operating Officer

about:
I am the Global Chief Operating Officer at Mercer, where I have the great privilege of working with our more than 25,000 colleagues to help our clients and our communities shape the future of work, retirement and healthcare around the world.  I joined Mercer as COO for our US and Canadian businesses in 2021 after hearing about Mercer’s values and the opportunity to experience and cultivate a culture that balances economics and empathy – one that I have now experienced firsthand and have loved since day one.

My journey to this point has been a mix of experiences – everything from Banking and Capital Markets to Insurance Brokerage to Special Situations work in Private Equity.  I’m thankful for each experience but, most importantly for the mentors who have invested in my growth along the way.  Every day I get to apply a lesson or strategy influenced by what they shared and I’m therefore reminded daily of their generosity and caring.  That’s why my greatest passion is mentorship – helping colleagues unlock their full potential is my way of paying forward what was so graciously shared with me.

I’m the product of two different walks of life having grown up in rural North Carolina – My father’s family were mostly well educated and accomplished while my mother’s family grew up quite poor from a financial standpoint but rich in common sense and overflowing in effort.  Both have provided important perspectives and life lessons that shape who I am and which I also apply daily.

And a word to all the underachievers out there… to all those who might have been told “you won’t amount to anything”.  I heard those things in high school (with good reason I suppose) and again in community college (yes, I was on academic probation at the community college founded by my great grandfat

position: Global Chief Operating Officer

company: Mercer

position: Chief Operating Officer - US & Canada

description: At Mercer, I lead the Operating function for the US & Canada.  In this role I look after Client Delivery and Client Engagement.  Additionally, I am also responsible for driving transformation and digitization across our business lines.

position: Head of Global Operations Strategy & Execution

company: Chubb

description: At Chubb I am responsible for driving definition and execution of our global operating strategy.  This includes our multi-year digital operating transformation, external spending rationalization as well as the establishment of our Enterprise Portfolio Management capabilities.  In this role, I also oversee Procurement on behalf of the firm.

position: Advisor to Private and Public Companies

company: Independent Consultant

position: President and Chief Executive Officer

company: Garretson Resolution Group

description: At Garretson we provided analytics, insights, consulting, process outsourcing and technology to the Legal industry.  Our Founder and Private Equity owned firm has been serving the needs of this industry for more than 15 years.  I was recruited to run the company and transact it which I did in December of 2018

position: Managing Director, North American Operations

company: Willis Towers Watson

description:
North America Corporate Risk and Broking is a $1B division of Willis Towers Watson

I am responsible for transformation, modernization and day to day operation of all aspects of service delivery across a 1200 direct, 1500 matrixed team, 70+ retail locations and multiple national / international service hubs including:

•	Member of Executive Team responsible for setting strategic direction of division
•	Owner of NA Operational Improvement Program:  a multi-year, $100M+ cost savings program      a

position: SVP, Director of Outsourcing for Wealth, Brokerage and Retirement Division

company: Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company

description:
Wealth, Brokerage & Retirment is a fortune 325 equivalent division including #2 Brokerage firm, top performing Mutual Fund Co. and leading provider of Retirement Services – 2007 Revenues$7.7B, NIBT $2.1B

Identified outsourcing opportunities across multiple business lines, influenced key leaders to gain sponsorship, lead efforts to methodically transition processes to appropriate vendors and managed the ongoing service delivery efforts across outsourced processes

-  Responsible for 500+ FT

position: SVP, Senior Management Consultant

description:
Lead managerial consulting engagements for the CEO and direct reports. Established collaborative relationships and served as trusted advisor to business leaders.

Selected Cases:
Brokerage Operations Strategy: Lead transition from a “great integrator” to a “great operator.”
-  Lead COO and direct reports through strategic planning process to define design parameters and strategic imperatives
-  Established cross-functional team of experts to fundamentally redesign how operations works
-  Rat

evidence_experience: "I lead the Operating function for the US & Canada. In this role I look after Client Delivery and Client Engagement. Additionally, I am also responsible for driving transformation and digitization across our business lines."


Antti Niku

sourced_title: AI & Data lead | Strategy & Consulting | Finland

headline: AI & Data Lead at Accenture Strategy & Consulting | Finland

about:
Antti has over 19 years of experience in business development, management consulting and strategic advisory with a focus on AI, digital and data-driven transformations. His project experience covers AI, digital and data strategies, end-to-end AI and analytics use case development, designing and implementing new operating models including AI operating models, data governance as well as designing data architectures, and driving AI and data-driven transformations.

After graduation in the end of 2005 he co-founded a social media analytics start-up Whitevector and moved to management consulting in 2009.

His key focus areas and experience includes:

- AI & data strategy and AI led transformation
- Data governance and data management
- AI & data operating models
- Transformation program set-up and implementation
- Data mesh
- Digital Operations / Manufacturing
- Agile and traditional program / project management

You can also follow Antti in Twitter via @anttiniku

company: Accenture

description: Antti leads the Finland AI & Data team in Strategy & Consulting (S&C) and Data & AI strategy practice in the Nordic. The team consists of data scientists, data visualization experts, data architects, AI & Data strategists and data governance / management experts.

position: Nordic AI & Data Strategy Lead | Strategy & Consulting

description: Leading the capability and services development as well as selected client project deliveries in AI & Data strategy across Nordics including areas such as AI & data value strategy, AI & data operating model development, data governance, data quality, metadata management and information architecture as well as driving the change in organizations.

position: Director

company: PwC Suomi

description: Started the career at PwC Finland as Consultant in traditional management consulting including profitability improvement, shared services strategy, supply chain development and ERP program management. At 2015 I started to focus on digital transformation of companies and did several projects on digital strategy, data strategy, setting up transformation programs, designing data-driven business models and operating model development (e.g data governance). I also was responsible for Industry 4.0. se

position: Owner

company: Whitevector Ltd

position: COO

description: Co-founder of the company. Was mainly responsible for the product development and product management activities acting as the Product Owner in the agile team. Also actively contributed to sales, business development and partnership management.

position: Training Development Manager

company: Comptel Corporation

position: Research assistant

company: Institute of Strategy and International Business, Helsinki University of Technology

description: Master's thesis work for Creating Global Successes research project. In the thesis studied business models and internationalization of Finnish small-and-medium sized software firms with case studies and survey data from 91 software firms.

position: Software Specialist

description: Training, technical support, presales, roadmap development

content:
Scale of AI data centers are getting to an incredible size. Planned Stratos data center to Utah would be 160 square km in size, requiring 9GW electricity consumption (continuous use would be 95% of entire Finnish electricity consumption) and obviously raises significant environmental concerns.

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content:
A few weeks ago it was a true privilege to meet our global CEO Julie Sweet.

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Stefan Varnelid

sourced_title: Chief Operating Officer, Transformation & Risk Consulting

headline: Reshaping the operating model of traditional management consulting in the AI era

about:
Stefan is a positive and driven Product Manager/Business Developer with extensive experience in leading and delivering complex initiatives in global settings. Currently he is driving the digital service portfolio at KPMG, where he leverage his expertise in innovation and digitalization, gained through both professional experience and international studies.

He thrive in Business Development/Product management roles, where he enjoy coaching his team members. His leadership style fosters a sense of inclusion and motivation, and he frequently receive feedback that his team members feel confident and supported under his guidance.

On a personal note, he loves all kind of outdoor activities, traveling, music and cooking.

company: KPMG Sweden

position: Head of Products, Advisory

description:
Currently, as Head of Products within the Advisory business at KPMG Sweden, I shape the product direction by balancing strategic vision with operational execution, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business goals. This role involves extensive collaboration with stakeholders, driving internal efficiencies, and leading transformative change to ensure profitability and strategic alignment. It also includes a constant curiosity to identify growth opportunities.

In parallel to my responsibi

position: Product Manager

company: H&M Group

description:
As Product Manager at H&M, I successfully established and led two teams focused on enhancing the digital customer experience. I first built a team from scratch to optimize the online presence for Portfolio Brands. Later, I managed a team tasked with improving the omni-channel experience across the web and app platforms.

In both roles, I defined product roadmaps, set metrics, and led teams to deliver impactful results. I also managed recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with strate

position: Global program manager | Big leaps

description:
As a Business Developer at H&M, I led initiatives focused on implementing new digital features both in-store and online. One key initiative was the Store Checkout Vision, which aimed to define the checkout experience for all 5000 H&M stores over the upcoming 3-5 years, addressing both customer experience, store operations, as well as current and emerging technology.

I also headed an initiative to enhance the quality of the H&M app, resulting in a significant increase in engagement and performan

position: Team Manager & Management Consultant within IT and Tech

company: Acando

description:
I led strategic projects across various industries, focusing on scoping, project management, and quality assurance. I presented findings to client executive teams and worked on IT operations optimization, SOX compliance implementation, contract drafting, KPI harmonization, and system strategy development.

As part of the management team, I led a team of 15 consultants, driving the business area's growth from 45 to 92 consultants and contributing 13.5 MSEK at a 15% margin. I was responsible for p

position: Management Consultant within IT

company: Connecta AB

description: I worked on a strategy project and a large-scale transformation program for a global telecom company. Key achievements included developing a new architectural roadmap based on my data gathering, interviews, and analysis, as well as driving a 25% OPEX reduction by simplifying operations within the transformation project.

position: Senior consultant

description:
Mainly projects focusing on risk management and compliance within IT. Performed current situation assessments, maturity analysis as well as delivering recommendations to several of Sweden’s leading companies and organizations. I learned how IT-organizations delivered value to the organization combined with an insight how different IT-departments are structured. During the last year, I was responsible for planning and execution the projects and manage less senior colleagues.

I also supported one

evidence_experience: "Head of Products within the Advisory business at KPMG Sweden, I shape the product direction... driving internal efficiencies, and leading transformative change to ensure profitability" - this is about the Advisory product line sold to clients, not internal knowledge management.

resolved_account_name: KPMG Sweden


Jennifer Law, CPA, MBA

resolved_account_name: K2 Integrity


Llyr Rowlands

sourced_title: Global Chief Operating Officer & Managing Director, Americas

headline: Global Management Executive

about: Mr. Rowlands is an English qualified lawyer with a concentration in international energy and infrastructure work. After a successful legal career, his focused turned to executive management roles, overseeing several global assignments and business lines.  At Tetra Tech he led the international energy business, managing client relations, growth, strategy and operational delivery across a multi-million dollar portfolio with a range of government and commercial clients.   He recently joined Palladium (a GISI Consulting Group company) as its Global Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of its Americas Business, based in Washington D.C.

company: Palladium: Make It Possible

position: President of Tetra Tech, ES Inc

company: Tetra Tech

position: Vice President of Tetra Tech, ES Inc

position: Director, Tetra Tech ES, Inc

description: Chief of Party - Power Africa Transactions and Reforms Program (based in Pretoria, South Africa)

position: International Legal Advisor

company: Pierce Atwood

position: Associate

company: Hunton & Williams LLP

company: Mayer Brown

company: SNR Denton

content: The 2025 Challenge Fund generated significant interest and it was great to see so many innovative ideas from across the energy spectrum.  Congratulations to the two successful applicants.   Will be keen to track their progress and continue our collaboration.

evidence_experience: "led the international energy business, managing client relations, growth, strategy and operational delivery across a multi-million dollar portfolio with a range of government and commercial clients" - this is client-facing business leadership, not ownership of an internal knowledge/AI/IP-reuse function.

resolved_account_name: Enclude: A Palladium Company


Simon London

publicIdentifier: simonlondon

sourced_title: Editorial Director

headline: Content, communications, marketing

about: I am a content and communications leader with a deep background in business/finance journalism. My areas of expertise include thought leadership, content strategy, digital marketing, social media, video, and podcasting. I enjoy building and leading multidisciplinary teams, as well as hands-on writing, editing, and multimedia content creation.

position: Editorial Director

company: PwC

position: Global Director of Digital Communications

company: McKinsey & Company

position: Director of External Relations, Americas

position: Management Editor & Columnist

company: Financial Times

description:
-- Management Editor and Columnist, San Francisco
-- Personal Finance Editor, London
-- Lex Columnist, London
-- Real Estate Correspondent, London
-- Capital Markets Correspondent, London

content: Excellent overview from a seasoned observer of the many reasons why **individual productivity improvements** from genAI aren't showing up on the ground, in company financial results, or in national productivity statistics.

evidence_experience: "I am a content and communications leader with a deep background in business/finance journalism... thought leadership, content strategy, digital marketing, social media, video, and podcasting."


Shakir Mohammed

sourced_title: Chief Information Security Officer

headline: Director - Chief Information Security Officer - KPMG Middle East

about: Information Security and IT management professional with over 13 years of Global experience driving IT operations, security and governance in large data centre environments, delivering mission-critical architecture to support organizational growth. Thinker, Planner, Motivational Leader, Collaborator and Communicator. Effective leadership with focus on total organizational development, budget planning, policy creation, security management, resource planning, providing innovative concepts and ideas, developing high performing teams, and overseeing staffs.

position: Chief Information Security Officer

company: KPMG

description: Define and execute regional cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory mandates. Provide executive and board-level reporting on cyber risk posture, threat landscape, and investment priorities. Lead multi-country ISO 27001 governance programs ensuring sustained certification and control effectiveness. Direct enterprise-wide cyber risk management framework aligned to NIST and global security standards. Oversee security operations including vulnerability management, inci

position: Director Information Technology Operations

description: Led successful ISO 27001 certification lifecycle and continuous compliance monitoring. Governed enterprise data center operations, vulnerability management, and patch governance programs. Oversaw SLA/SLM governance frameworks and vendor performance management. Directed consolidation of five offices into a centralized operational hub improving efficiency and resilience. Managed annual IT budget exceeding AED 50M with focus on cost optimization and operational excellence. Strengthened IT governanc

company: KPMG Lower Gulf

description:
Risk management, governance, and compliance programs, ensuring data privacy and protection, and fostering a culture of security awareness across all levels of the organization
Cybersecurity strategy development
Threat intelligence & vulnerability management
Incident response & disaster recovery planning
Regulatory compliance & governance (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST)
Cross-regional security coordination
Security awareness and training programs

position: Associate Director of Information Technology

description:
IT Strategy, Operation and Security Governance.
IT Budget planning, allocation and reporting.
Incident, Change and Problem management.
Resource management and service desk management.
Project management.
People Management.
Policy and procedure creation and enforcement.
IT vendor management.
Information security policy compliance.
Consolidation of datacenter projects.
Ensure information security best practices through corporate security training and awareness programs.
Leading team to ISO27001 ce

position: Manager - IT Infrastructure and Operations

description:
IT operation governance.
IT Budget planning, allocation and reporting.
Incident, Change and problem management.
Resource management and service desk management.
Project management.
Policy and procedure creation and enforcement.
IT vendor management.
Information security policy compliance.
Consolidation of datacenter projects.
Ensure information security best practices through corporate security training and awareness programs.
Leading team to ISO27001 certification.

position: Senior Solutions Architect

company: Seven Seas Computers

description:
• Design, Implement and configure Infrastructure projects covering IT and communications.
• Manage a team consisting of hardware and software client support engineers.
• Provide high-level technical support/leadership to the clients and business users in support of complex projects.
• Ensuring IT best practices are adopted & reviewed regularly.
• Prepare and maintain system documentation, procedures and operational standards for various implementations.
• Client support provided to over 200 comp

position: Senior Customer Support Engineer

company: Seven Seas Computers LLC

description: Delivered enterprise infrastructure modernization projects across government and private sector clients. Implemented Microsoft enterprise solutions including SCCM, SCOM, Exchange migrations, and virtualization platforms. Led service delivery governance and stakeholder engagement for complex infrastructure programs. Designed and maintained system documentation, operational standards, and IT best practice frameworks. Major projects implemented at Federal customs, Dubai courts, MBRHE, Aramco, Presi

position: Security Engineer

company: Creative Security Systems

description:
• Enquire client requirements, understand and brief them about the product to suit them the best.
• Suggest the distance and angle of vision and the type of (CCTV) camera to be used to suit their requirements.
• Supervise the technical team in adjusting the (CCTV) camera positions and installation of the DVR.
• Set up remote viewing through third party website or static IP.
• Dealt with: CCTV and Surveillance systems, Audio / Video Intercom Systems, Intrusion Alarm System, Access Control Syste

content: Proud to be part of our incredible team recognized in the “KPMG ME All Stars Awards”. This is a celebration of our collective commitment, collaboration, and drive to deliver exceptional value to our clients, our firm, and our community. #KPMGProud

evidence_experience: "Define and execute regional cybersecurity strategy... Direct enterprise-wide cyber risk management framework aligned to NIST and global security standards. Oversee security operations including vulnerability management, incident response, IAM, and cloud security governance." - this is internal IT/security governance of KPMG's own organisation, not a client-facing service line.

resolved_account_name: Global Strategy Group, by KPMG


David Rush

publicIdentifier: rushysan

sourced_title: Director — Industry X Engineering, Thought Leadership


Lee Brailey

publicIdentifier: leebrailey

sourced_title: Vice President, Brand & Market Enablement

headline: Vice President, Creative Studio, Brand & Market Enablement, Kearney | Board Member, Better Bankside

about:
As VP for Brand & Market Enablement for Kearney, I am responsible for our global Creative Studio.

The Kearney Creative Studio transforms strategic vision and insights into powerful storytelling formats  and branded experiences that drive real impact. We combine cutting-edge design, video, social, digital and AI capabilities with deep creative thinking and expertise to shape and build compelling and memorable client touchpoints that strengthen relationships, and amplify our brand's impact in the marketplace.

Key areas of expertise: Strategic communications, brand positioning and architecture, media relations, campaign ideation and rollout, 3rd party partnerships and alliances (media, tech, corporate), multi-channel marketing activation, senior stakeholder and executive team profile building and media engagement, global team leadership and mentoring.

company: Kearney

position: Global Brand & Content Strategy Director, Kearney

position: Co-Founder, FFWD - Kearney's Business Builder

description:
• Led brand building and go-to-market strategies for new businesses and products at Kearney FFWD, driving engagement at the C-suite level.
• Advised clients leading new joint ventures around brand, colleague engagement and differentiation for impactful results.
• Built brands, created trend-centered content, and shaped the client communications to drive engagement across industries and sectors.

position: Director, Head of Marketing & Comms Europe, Global Events and Strategic Partnerships

description:
• Led strategic partnership with the World Economic Forum, collaborating on economic, technological, and societal initiatives.
• Developed and executed communication strategies and media engagement briefings / opportunities with executive team and stakeholders in private and public sectors.
• Convened immersive and content-centric events to drive client engagement and collaborative action on global issues of interest.

position: Board Member

company: Better Bankside

position: Director, Global Head of Events

company: Barclays Wealth and Investment Management

position: Vice President - Relationship Manager, EMEA Event Marketing

company: Barclays Capital

position: Head of Global Client Events & Sponsorship

company: Lloyds TSB International Private Bank

description:
• Managed Global Client Events and Partnerships for International Private Banking division.
• Developed and executed communication programs for UHNW sector in UK, EMEA, and LATAM.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Compliance, Legal) to ensure client engagement programs were on brand, compliant, targeted to specific audience segment, and delivered ROI

content:
I'm delighted to share that I've joined the Board of Better Bankside, one of the UK's first Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), established in 2005.

As a Londoner born and raised, this is something very close to my heart. I've called Bankside home for 20+ years, and being able to contribute to the future of the neighbourhood I love, in the city I love, is a real privilege.

Better Bankside is

content:
Most Creative Studios don't have or need engineers. Ours does.

Kearney's Creative Studio ships live AI systems across the firm. Automated editorial pipelines, live agent tools, knowledge systems plugged into the MS estate. Real engineering, real uptime requirements. IRL.

We're hiring an engineer to report into our AI Creative Director. Someone who can turn architectures into clean, shipped cod

disposition: WEAK

primary_strip: D

internal_vs_external: mixed

band_reasons: weak_title2_only; content_rescue; ie_mixed; low_conf

evidence_experience: "We combine cutting-edge design, video, social, digital and AI capabilities... to shape and build compelling and memorable client touchpoints that strengthen relationships, and amplify our brand's impact in the marketplace." - primarily external brand/marketing function, not a knowledge/IP-reuse ownership role.

resolved_account_name: Kearney


Michael Hoyt

publicIdentifier: michaelahoyt

sourced_title: Vice President of Enterprise IT Solutions / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

headline: Vice President of Enterprise IT Solutions at Life Cycle Engineering

about:
Steering Life Cycle Engineering's Enterprise IT Solutions division with a focus on cybersecurity, my recent role as Vice President encapsulates a commitment to safeguarding data integrity and advancing technological frameworks. Our team's dedication to delivering secure and robust IT infrastructures has been pivotal in enhancing our client engagements.

With a rich background in directing security operations and a proficiency in VMware, Security, and Linux, I am dedicated to cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and aligning technology strategies with business objectives. My leadership in the RMF A&A efforts and validation support for A&A packages underscores a deep-seated expertise in highly regulated industries.

company: Life Cycle Engineering

position: Director of Enterprise IT Solutions

position: Director of Cyber Security Operations

description:
Manage over 20 employees on several projects. Managing funding, personnel, and customer relationships over 5 projects. I also manage the computer lab, and the internship/apprenticeship programs.
Lead the RMF A&A efforts in support of various Navy customers
Help coordinate meeting and provide RMF guidance and support as a SME
Provide Validation support for A&A packages
Manage cost control ensuring the project stays within budget
Maintain schedule ensuring that all efforts are taken to stay withi

position: System Administrator

company: Utilities Protection Center, Inc.

description: Managed all CISCO equipment (Firewalls, routers, VoIP, etc) in 2 offices (main and backup) along with over 30 remote home offices. Also provided end user support to over 60 employees.

position: MIS Manager/Chief Security Officer

company: First Performance Corporation

description: Managed over 8 employees in a 400+ node network making sure security compliance was kept with ISO27001/BS7799 standards.

content: Just finished the course “Risk Management for IT and Cybersecurity Managers”! #itriskmanagement

content: I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: AI in Agile Delivery from Project Management Institute!

content: View my verified achievement from Project Management Institute.

content: Just finished the learning path “Microsoft Azure AI Essentials Professional Certificate by Microsoft and LinkedIn”! #azureaistudio #machinelearning #generativeai #naturallanguageprocessing #microsoftazure

content: Just finished the course “What Is Microsoft Copilot? An Overview of Microsoft’s AI Tools (2024)”!

evidence_experience: "Steering Life Cycle Engineering's Enterprise IT Solutions division with a focus on cybersecurity... Our team's dedication to delivering secure and robust IT infrastructures has been pivotal in enhancing our client engagements." Also: "Lead the RMF A&A efforts in support of various Navy customers" and "Manage over 20 employees on several projects."

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