Technology Executives Club

Praveen Kamsetti Supply Chain Optimization Leadership Session In this timely discussion, Praveen Kamsetti discusses the opportunity for companies to revisit their supply chain and leverage the new technologies to optimize their supply chains. This discussion was in part inspired from a popular article Praveen wrote on LinkedIn. It’s a timely discussion, and Praveen discussed: * The importance of h...

We are pleased to share Alex's Spotlight interview with John Szeder, a world class software engineer in both the gaming and enterprise space, and newest Board of Advisor member! John is an expert in advanced systems such as revenue optimization for gaming and corporate clients. As he states, he likes to help people who are solving big problems that impact millions of users. John specializes in bui...

We are pleased to share our Spotlight Interview with Richard Doran, Founder and CEO of Sierra ITS. Richard and his team solve business problems through talent solutions. These solutions include: Contract, Direct Hire and Executive search. It’s a growing company that Richard founded 25 years ago! They focus on both growing companies and associations. It was a great discussion and one of the strengt...

I am happy to share my latest Spotlight Interview with Prabir Chatterjee, CTO of SPAATECH, INC. Prabir is an expert in Data, the Data Driven Enterprise and now Enterprise AI Readiness. Prior to this role, Prabir was in charge of Data for Spencer Gifts and SIRVA, just to name a few. In this Spotlight Interview we covered a number of topics, including: * What it means to be a Data-Driven Enterprise...

Looking for a "Return on AI"? Then I'm happy to introduce you to Jeff Li, MBA, who VP of AI Software Engineering at Daitrix and describes himself as a Business-obsessed global VP of IT. Jeff has also launched a series of articles called, “Return on AI,” which is a great read and I highly recommend you check it out. I’ve known Jeff for many years, and he is a well-rounded Technology Leader with dee...

Happy to share our recent Spotlight Interview with Jeff Wolniakowski, who is a highly experienced CIO & Business executive. In this brief interview we discussed: How his initial finance and business background paved the way for his Technology Leadership roles, as he was able to speak the language of business; His 5-Pillar framework for successful transformations; The importance of having an Ac...

Happy to share a Spotlight Interview with David Soley, who is Founder and Senior Partner of AI Strategies Group, which is a team of very senior business and IT executives who have come together to offer strategic advice to Mid-Market and Enterprise companies on the strategic use of AI and advanced technologies. David shares that he and his partners are introducing classic business strategies to co...

Join Nathan Rajen, CTO of Prolim Corporation as Nathan shares the incredible architecture and use cases for using Low Code / No Code with AI in Manufacturing. Nathan recently joined Prolim as their CTO, after having spent many years at Joyson Safety Systems covering multiple C Level Roles such as CIO, CTO, CDO and CISO. And he also worked at Ford Manufacturing many years ago as part of the team th...

Happy to share a Spotlight Interview of David Williamson, a C-Level Technology Leader in the Life Sciences and member of our Board of Advisor program. In this short interview David and Alex Jarett discussed: * His background and various experiences as a C-Level Technology Executive in the Life Sciences area; * The importance of integrating technology and processes into the innovation practices of...

Watch this great Spotlight Interview with Elaine Cartier, who is an expert in digital transformation and head of Digital Transformation at Ciena, and was previously at a similar role at CDW. She is also a member of our Board of Advisor program. Elaine has developed a successful "Outcomes Focused" framework for Digital Transformation that she has used both at a number of organizations. In this Spot...

Here's an excellent Spotlight Interview with Kevin O'Brien, who is a C Level Technology Leader with a framework helping growing companies acquire other companies. Kevin created this framework from working in companies both being acquired, and then running the framework to help acquire companies successfully. "Technology is instrumental for any acquisition, from the beginning stages of due diligenc...

Great Spotlight Interview with Mark Otten, CIO of Anson Industries, who is bringing intelligent technologies into the construction industry.  Anson is a major construction company that builds stadiums, large buildings and even Formula One Raceway Paddocks! While Mark has responsibility for the traditional CIO/CISCO work, he is also heavily involved in the operational technology involved....

Listen to this Spotlight Interview with Tony Sabaj, a Global Keynote speaker on Cybersecurity and Office of the CTO executive from Checkpoint software. Tony is also a member of our Board of Advisors. In this short episode, Tony highlights some of the key trends in Cybersecurity today, including: * AI and Cybersecurity * Using Cybersecurity as an enabling technology * And more! Enjoy the interview!

Here's one of our first Spotlight Interviews and in this case, congratulations to Nathan Rajen who is the new CTO of Prolim Corporation. Nathan is also a member of our Board of Advisor program, and very unique in that he is an Interdisciplinary C-Level Technology Leader. He's had roles ranging from CIO, to CTO to CDO and beyond! At Prolim Corporation, he is working with clients on AI, Low Code and...

Elaine Cartier is an expert in Digital Transformation, having conducted multiple transformations during her time at a number of companies including Ciena, CDW, and more. She currently runs Digital Transformation at Ciena. Elaine is currently involved in a complete Supply Chain and Digital Twinning project, and has previously successfully managed projects on both Front End - Customer facing process...

Congratulations to Nathan Rajen who is the new CTO of Prolim Corporation. Nathan is also a member of our Board of Advisor program, and very unique in that he is an Interdisciplinary C-Level Technology Leader. He's had roles ranging from CIO, to CTO to CDO and beyond! At PROLIM Corporation, he is working with clients on AI, Low Code and Digital Manufacturing. One note about Nathan - he was on the o...

Join Prabir Chatterjee, CTO of SPAATech, Nathan Rajen, CISCO of Joyson Safety Systems, and Alex Jarett, CEO of Technology Executives Club, as they discuss AI, Data & The Manufacturing Industry. In this fascinating conversation, they discussed: * AI, Industry 4.0 and Synthetic Data * Master Data Management & Data Readiness In Manufacturing * Operational Data Management & Integrating Dat...

Meet Praveen Kamsetti, Head of IT and Transformational Leader. You'll enjoy this excellent and engaging interview with Praveen as he discusses many topics, including The Four L's of Leadership, the importance of combining Empathy with Business Results, and he shares many stories that have shaped his career. Praveen's specialties and areas of interest include: * Strategic Planning & Execut...

Join Alex Jarett as he hosts a keynote panel with: Prabir Chatterjee, CTO of SPAATech and former CDO of Spencers Gifts, and Tom Drez, Board of Advisors for SPAATech and former CIO/CTO/CISO of Christian Brothers Services. The topic is: AI, Data & The Insurance & Financial Industry. In this discussion we cover: * The Major Challenges financial institutions are facing when integrating AI &amp...

Join us as Alex Jarett interviews Allen Darrah, CIO of Spencer Fane and Associate Professor of Columbia University in this incredible session on both how to innovation safely with AI, and the impact of AI on work and society! Subtopics include: * How to Break Barriers by Bending the Rules. * Balance the tightrope of fostering innovation while ensuring compliance. * Engage stakeholders in governanc...

Join Tom Welke, Partner at RSM Solutions as we discuss getting your next senior Technology Executive job. The job landscaped changed in 2023 and 2024. Tom interviewed over a dozen CIOS and other senior technology jobs who recently get new senior Technology Executive jobs on what it took to get a job today. Join Tom and Technology Executives Club CEO Alex Jarett as they discuss: * The framework and...

Congratulations to our Board of Advisors who contributed to the overall Technology and Business community by providing interviews and leadership briefings this past year! Our Recognition awards is our way of recognizing them for their efforts and thanking them! We had an in-person awards ceremony October 30 and this is our Awards ceremony webinar. Congratulations to the following winners! * Nathan...

Meet Scott Upp, CEO of CoSourcing Partners, our newest Board of Advisor Member!   I urge you to listen to his interview. Scott and his team run CoSourcing Partners, an Enterprise AI & IT Services Company that specialize in bridging the AI/IT Talent Gap.  They have a very unique offering - combining an AI/ML system they developed called Polaris AI with their service of identifyin...

Meet our newest BOA member, Elaine Cartier.  Elaine is currently Senior Director at Ciena and has a fast rising career in the area of both business and digital transformation.  In this interview, Elaine shares her journey as well as some of her secrets for success including: * Her proven framework for successful Digital Transformation; * How to get buy-in at all levels, from executive ma...

Meet our newest Board of Advisor - Michel Langlois. Michel has an incredible story including: Former Senior VP, Network Engineering and Chief of Staff at Software Group at Cisco - he was leader of the team that created the IOS product and was a major part of CISCO initial rise and further innovations that brought them back to the top. He is also a former CTO of Calix and Former SVP of Juniper. In...