Addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by CIOs in the contemporary technological landscape, the imperative to develop transformational leaders takes center stage. The heightened demand for innovation, enterprise-wide transformation, and evolving technology capabilities poses significant hurdles for CIOs, often leading to an overburdened IT department. To navigate this complexity, the focus shifts towards fostering digital transformation leaders, referred to as digital trailblazers. Gartner highlights leader and manager development as a top priority for HR in 2024, emphasizing the need for CIOs to collaborate with HR in tapping into training and development programs. By cultivating leaders skilled in transformation and change management, CIOs can enhance their department's capacity to oversee initiatives, standardize platforms, and deliver faster results, ultimately reducing friction to change within the organization. Looking ahead to 2024, this strategic approach becomes essential for CIOs seeking to strike the right balance in their digital transformation programs, avoiding the pitfalls of overpromising and under delivering.
The Future of IT
CIO Think Tank
May 16, 2024 - San Francisco, CA
Visionaries
Kathy Mark
IT Director
San Francisco International Airport
Think Tank Speaker
ITT Project Director, PMP -an accomplished Senior Project Manager successfully partnering with business for deployment of enterprise business solutions and solidfying relationships for growth and user adoption.
Arun Changamveetil
VP - Enterprise Architecture & Digital Transformation
Salesforce
Think Tank Speaker
Arun is an accomplished Enterprise Architecture and Digital Transformation executive with over 20 years of experience as an Enterprise Architect, Design Thinker, Futurist, and Solution Engineer. As a people leader, Arun’s core values of empathy, integrity, equality, trust, and continuous learning form the foundation for his leadership philosophy and approach. Arun joined Salesforce ohana in 2016, since then has played a key role in elevating Salesforce's digital transformation motion to the office of customer CxOs. Arun is the founding member of Salesforce Enterprise Architecture, illuminate, and Dreamforce illuminate track. Prior to Salesforce, Arun worked for two early-stage startups - MongoDB and MuleSoft in various Engineering, Sales, and Marketing roles.
Khalid Turk
Chief Healthcare Information Officer
County of Santa Clara
Think Tank Speaker
I am an experienced executive IT leader, with over two decades of experience in the healthcare IT sector, with a keen focus on strategic, operational, and growth initiatives. My journey showcases consistent growth, moving from hands-on technical roles to leading Information Technology divisions. I have had the privilege of constructing and directing highly efficient teams to execute projects and initiatives of varying scales. This has included tasks as diverse as implementing Electronic Medical Record systems to launching new hospitals and clinics. My accomplishments as a healthcare technology leader include the successful implementation of tech solutions that enhance operational efficiency and curtail costs. I am recognized by customers, peers, and team members as a kind, compassionate, and inspiring leader who cultivates consensus and delivers outstanding results across all domains of a healthcare system.
Tanweer Surve
CTO Cloud Control Management
Wells Fargo & Company
Think Tank Speaker
Over 20 years of proven track record in IT & Business, executing various leadership roles as Technology CTO (Cloud), Head of Enterprise Architecture & Cloud Technologies, Director of IT Infrastructure Shared Services, Solutions Architect, and Business Development Manager. Constructively contributed to the ever growing analytical and technical Business scenarios conceptualizing, implementing and delivering complex Global IT Digital Transformation Programs across NORTAM, EMEA, LATAM and ASPAC with my Technical and Business Management expertise in Business Architecture, Infrastructure Systems Architecture, Data & Application Architecture and Information Security around Cloud Computing. Strategic and delivery focused Senior Technology Leader with deep subject matter expertise. Build cross functional teams by hiring, mentoring several team members and assisting with developing personnel career-paths. Drives alignment of resources, processes and systems to seamlessly support and advance the business strategy of the organization through technology. Adept at planning, leveraging, researching and implementing technologies and effective IT service delivery models to continuously improve all aspects of business. With experience in diverse lines of business across Financial, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Telecom & Technology, highly effective in understanding business requirements and translating them to Architectural Design Requirements which helps in resolving complex technical issues during implementation, quickly and effectively.
Bob Lim
CIO
San Jose State University
Think Tank Speaker
San Jose State University is a public university. It offers higher education, teaching, learning and research. The company was formed in 1857 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Noah Grubman
SVP, Fintech
Silicon Valley Bank
Anubhav Gupta
CTO
GlobalFoundries
Nancy Selph
CIO
Avellino Lab
Think Tank Speaker
As Avellino’s Head of Information Technology, Nancy leads the digital technology and engineering teams who are creating the company’s next generation genomics data processing and analytics service for executing artificial intelligence with big data batch and streaming functionalities built to accelerate scientific discovery. Nancy is a customer and employee focused business leader with more than 30 years of experience in organizational transformation, innovation, infrastructure operations, architecture process design, and product/project management. Most recently, Nancy served as an SVP level executive at Wells Fargo responsible for implementing and managing their Net Promoter Score (NPS) system. Nancy has also served as an executive at Deutsche Bank, UBS, Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch, Thomson Reuters, and Tibco. Extensive hands-on experience derived from overseeing organizational transformation by building innovative infrastructure and IT architecture process design has brought about innovative solutions. My commitment to exceeding client expectations of business innovation is reflective of developing complex products and aligning project initiatives that streamline finance, market data, and technology operations. Collaborative efforts that have forged significant partnerships across technology organizations bring next generation platforms to sustain start-up, established, and rapid-growth business needs in the ever-evolving competitive
Vijay Bandari
Head of Cloud Solution Architect
Intel Corporation
Shuman Mitra
AVP
L'Oreal
Gil Hoffer
Co Founder & CTO
Salto
Kumud Kokal
IT
FBN
Xiaofeng Han
Director of Engineering
Roblox
Pranay Chandur
Associate Director, Data Science
Walmart
Efoe Adjakly
Head of Engineering
twitch
Think Tank Speaker
Seasoned software engineering leader with 15+years of experience in data analytics, identity and identity resolution, Efoe leads multiple cloud infrastructure teams for Oracle HealthCare and Applications infrastructure (OHAI). At OHAI, his teams are focused on building the compute, storage, data, AI, and lifecycle management primitives for Oracle’s Healthcare Platforms. Before Oracle, Efoe was the head of identity engineering for Twitch, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) subsidiary, and the global leader of live streaming video. At Twitch, he was in charge of scaling Twitch’s Identity and Users platforms during the exponential growth the company experienced during Covid, as well as building and scaling their privacy, security and compliance platforms. Efoe is passionate about self driving cars, the 3 robotic laws of Asimov and is an avid fan of Jazz music.
Silvy Mathews
Head of Cloud & Data
Panasonic
Sunzay Passari
Global Head of Technology, Sr. Director Digital Innovations
UPS
Stephen Chen
CTO
Nucompass Mobility
Think Tank Speaker
Stephen Chen is an entrepreneurial technologist with a demonstrated track record of developing innovative solutions that strategically align business objectives with cutting-edge technology. His expertise spans a range of domains, including data science, software engineering, cybersecurity, and digital marketing. With a rich background encompassing defense, commercial, and nonprofit sectors, Stephen brings a diverse skill set and operational excellence to the table. His unique blend of experience instills the discipline of large organizations into startups while reintroducing the agility of startups to larger enterprises. In addition to his corporate endeavors, Stephen has garnered significant exposure in board and advisory roles, particularly in the nonprofit and educational sectors. He has served as a board member and currently holds an advisory position for Here To Serve, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families facing childhood cancer. Stephen maintains an active involvement in local schools, exemplified by his advisory council for the cyber security program at California State University, Chico.
Will Andrews
Vice President IS, ISO
Monterra Credit Union
Elizabeth XU
Group CTO
Charoen Pokphand Group
Savannah Kunovsky
Managing Director, Emerging Technology
IDEO
Danielle Glassner
SVP Americas
Invest Northern Ireland
Think Tank Speaker
Danielle Glassner is a highly accomplished representative of UK and Irish government with over 10 years of experience assessing various global policy initiatives. Danielle has played a key role in fostering strong economic ties between the US, UK and Ireland through her work promoting foreign direct investment and trade opportunities for economic growth. She has a strong track record of understanding the needs and interests of the US, UK and European markets resulting in successful business strategies and policy solutions. Danielle formerly served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the British Ambassador to the US during Brexit and Political Advisor to a number of US and UK elected officials. Danielle currently sits on the board of the British American Business Council and GBx.
Aaron Wurthmann
CIO/CISO
SPIRE ONE
Think Tank Speaker
Aaron Wurthmann is a seasoned CIO and CISO with a diverse background in both IT and cybersecurity, spanning over 25 years. His journey includes the founding of a security startup, working with more than 10 startups, and holding leadership positions in two Fortune 50 enterprises. Aaron’s expertise lies in enhancing capabilities, driving growth, and aligning technology spending with business needs. His strategic and tactical knowledge allows him to build executable visions and run lean organizations. Aaron demonstrates a keen understanding of business maturity levels.
Herman Brown
CIO
SF District Attorney's Office
Gopal Bhat
CTO
PWCC Marketplace (A Fanatics Company)
Think Tank Speaker
Gopal Bhat is an award-winning technology leader with experience in leading four startups through product and technology build, with successful exits through IPO and unicorn acquisition exits. Gopal’s recent success was building a Marketplace for Sports Card collectibles and leading it through successful acquisition by Fanatics. Gopal’s prior success involves starting a Gartner recognized technology transformation methodology and selling that to IBM, CTO at startups, and CIO at Rakuten. Prior to Rakuten, Gopal held similar leadership roles at Ebates (acquired by Rakuten) and AVG (IPO exit) – an antivirus company where he helped start-up level companies grow their technology teams and evolve application platforms to scale for hundreds of millions of customers. He held senior technology architecture leadership roles at Electronic Arts and Ebay in the past and holds MBA from San Jose State University.
Lenin Gali
Chief Digital and Information Officer
GIT1K
Alan Boehme
Former CTO, CIO
H&M, P&G, and Coca Cola Company
May 16, 2024
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Agenda
All times Pacific Time
8:30 AM-9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM-9:30 AM
Morning Networking
9:30 AM-9:40 AM
Opening Remarks
9:40 AM-10:05 AM
Vision Voices Keynote
Fostering Digital Trailblazers: A Strategic Imperative for CIOs in 2024
10:10 AM-10:35 AM
Keynote
Unleashing Innovation: CIOs Driving New Business Models through Scalable GenAI
In this dynamic session, we explore the symbiotic relationship between business evolution and the strategic role of Chief Information Officers. Focused on scaling generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for new business models, the discussion delves into how CIOs can harness the transformative power of AI to drive innovation and reshape business paradigms. Participants will gain insights into practical approaches for integrating scalable GenAI solutions, exploring its potential to revolutionize operational efficiency, customer engagement, and overall competitiveness. The session places a spotlight on the pivotal role of CIOs in navigating the intersection of technology and business strategy, showcasing how they can spearhead initiatives that propel organizations into the next frontier of success.
10:35 AM-10:55 AM
Coffee Break
10:55 AM-11:10 AM
Disruptor
Test Data Unleashed: Shifting Left Your Data for Strategic Success in the Digital Landscape
In a world where software development races towards unprecedented automation and efficiency, the spotlight turns to an often-overlooked hero: Test Data Management (TDM). The recent acquisition of Delphix by Perforce not only marks a significant milestone in enterprise data management but also heralds the dawn of a new era for TDM. This evolution is driven by the critical need for real, live production data in testing environments, pushing TDM into the limelight as the cornerstone of accelerating software development and deployment cycles. You're invited to explore the transformative impact of TDM on the software development landscape, emphasizing its pivotal role in crafting robust, reliable, and market-ready software solutions. Dive into an exploration of how TDM platforms are bridging the gap between theoretical testing and real-world chaos, are not only shaping the future of software testing but are redefining the essence of quality assurance in the digital age.
11:15 AM-12:00 PM
Panel
CIO Nexus: Mastering the Art of Business-Technology Harmony
Bridging the gap between business and technology is not easy and requires discipline and balance between technology, people, and the business. For so many organizations today, technology is the business. Technology needs to be understood as a critical enabler in every part of the organization from the front line to the back office. It creates new value by crunching data to deliver new insights, it spurs innovation, and it disrupts traditional business models.
For business and technology leaders alike, new actions and behavioral changes can help their organizations make this shift. CIOs must take responsibility for problems, they should convey that when technology fails, many people typically share responsibility.
Chair
Alan Boehme
Former CTO, CIO
H&M, P&G, and Coca Cola Company
Panelists
Aaron Wurthmann
CIO/CISO
SPIRE ONE
Herman Brown
CIO
SF District Attorney's Office
Khalid Turk
Chief Healthcare Information Officer
County of Santa Clara
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Lunch & Disruptor Showcase
12:40 PM-12:55 PM
Lunch & Disruptor Showcase
Bring your Systems to the Speed of Business: Achieve Operational Excellence with Standardization of Processes and DevOps Practices in IT and Business Applications’ Configuration Management
Put tech debt behind you. Through enabling standardized consistent processes and unsiloed knowledge transferability, Salto empowers CIOs to lead their organizations in adopting DevOps practices, mitigating risk, improving business outcomes, and achieving excellence in change management of IT and business applications. Teams managing IT and business applications learn how to get it right the first time through planning, monitoring, deploying and documenting configuration changes the same way throughout the entire stack - from Salesforce and NetSuite, through Okta and Jira, and more.
Gil Hoffer
Co Founder & CTO
Salto
1:00 PM-1:15 PM
Vision Voices
A Year of AI in Memes
Savannah Kunovsky
Managing Director, Emerging Technology
IDEO
1:20 PM-2:05 PM
Panel
CIO Nexus: Mastering the Art of Business-Technology Harmony
Bridging the gap between business and technology is not easy and requires discipline and balance between technology, people, and the business. For so many organizations today, technology is the business. Technology needs to be understood as a critical enabler in every part of the organization from the front line to the back office. It creates new value by crunching data to deliver new insights, it spurs innovation, and it disrupts traditional business models.
For business and technology leaders alike, new actions and behavioral changes can help their organizations make this shift. CIOs must take responsibility for problems, they should convey that when technology fails, many people typically share responsibility.
Chair
Alan Boehme
Former CTO, CIO
H&M, P&G, and Coca Cola Company
Panelists
Aaron Wurthmann
CIO/CISO
SPIRE ONE
Herman Brown
CIO
SF District Attorney's Office
Khalid Turk
Chief Healthcare Information Officer
County of Santa Clara
1:20 PM-2:05 PM
Panel
Gen AI - The Hype, The Story & The Future
GenAI, a revolutionary innovation in the world of artificial intelligence, has garnered immense attention and hype in recent years. Its story is one of rapid evolution and limitless potential, as it promises to transform industries, enhance decision-making processes, and revolutionize the way we interact with technology. However, amid the excitement, the role of cybersecurity becomes paramount. With GenAI's ever-expanding capabilities, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is essential to safeguard against potential risks and vulnerabilities. As we continue to unlock the possibilities of GenAI, the fusion of its incredible power with stringent cybersecurity practices will be the key to a safer and more promising future.
2:10 PM-2:55 PM
Panel
Future-Forward Strategies: Harnessing Cloud, Data Management, and Predictive Analytics for 2024 and Beyond
In this dynamic era of technological advancement, organizations are poised to unlock unparalleled opportunities by harnessing the synergies of cloud infrastructure, data management, and predictive analytics. Our session delves into the cutting-edge strategies shaping the landscape in 2024 and beyond. Explore how forward-thinking businesses are leveraging cloud technologies to optimize operations, streamline data management processes, and extract actionable insights through predictive analytics. From real-time data processing to proactive decision-making, discover the transformative potential of these technologies and gain invaluable insights into staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving digital age. Join us as we navigate the future of business innovation and success through the integration of cloud, data, and predictive analytics.
2:55 PM-3:15 PM
Networking Break
3:15 PM-3:30 PM
Vision Voices
The Innovation Fatigue(TIF)
Lenin Gali
Chief Digital and Information Officer
GIT1K
3:35 PM-3:50 PM
Disruptor
What’s AI Doing for You?
The terms "Artificial Intelligence" and "Advanced Machine Learning" are often thought of interchangeably. While there is a relationship between AI and AML, to say they are the same thing is an oversimplification and misclassification. Rather, one begets the other with AI being the basic principle upon which AML is developed.
As AI begins to mature and migrate away from purely advanced mathematical operations into decision making paradigms, AML steps forward as the predictive ability of machines to process vast quantities of data. As data and analytics becomes foundational to the way every business operates, AI and AML will become foundational capabilities.
3:55 PM-4:30 PM
Fireside Chat
Strategic Shifts: Reimagining Engineering Talent Deployment and Management in the Age of AI (GenAI)
Unlock insights into the evolving landscape of talent deployment and retention as board expectations drive CIOs and CISOs to rethink traditional IT talent models. Explore the impact of GenAI on coding processes and the software engineering lifecycle, and discover strategies for optimizing talent allocation and headcounts. Gain actionable insights into defining new roles, cultivating essential skills, and charting GenAI-centric career paths to align with organizational goals and stay ahead in a rapidly changing technological landscape.