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John Nara John Nara is the Director of Information Technology at Greyhound Lines Inc. He first joined Greyhound as a developer, creating key dispatch and logistics systems. Over time, John moved into IT leadership roles, overseeing teams and major technology initiatives at the company. His passion for motivating staff and building culture has shaped his servant leadership approach. Outside of Grey...

Aaron Katske Aaron Katske is the Vice President of Information Technology at Velo3D, a leader in metal additive manufacturing. With over 15 years of experience, Aaron oversees IT strategy, security, infrastructure, and applications. He has led high-performing teams in various industries including software and manufacturing and is passionate about the revolutionary possibilities of 3D printing and...

Steve Cicco Steve Cicco is a passionate IT leader with over 20 years of experience driving technology strategy and execution. His dedication to understanding business objectives and commitment to learning new skills have enabled him to sustain engagement across diverse roles and responsibilities over his lengthy tenure in the industry. An avid lifelong learner and puzzle-solver, Steve finds fulfil...

Kenny Mullican Kenny Mullican is an experienced IT leader and CIO at Paragon Films, guiding the company’s technology strategy for over a decade. With a diverse background spanning global experience in the Middle East, coding, startups and enterprise roles, Kenny brings a blend of technical prowess, business acumen and people skills. He believes in mentoring others and maintaining humility when pos...

Justin Mealer Justin Mealer is IT Manager at Impulse Space, a startup focused on space logistics and transportation. His journey began hacking his school’s network at age 12, before becoming one of the youngest IT managers in his region. Justin’s passion for learning has fueled his rapid rise, along with his knack for crafting compelling sci-fi stories. Justin is helping transform space transporta...

Fred Donatucci Fred Donatucci is an accomplished IT leader with over 25 years of experience driving business transformation and change. His passion for technology started early with his first computer, an Apple IIe. Fred went on to study economics and philosophy, combining his interests in business and technology. He has led IT teams and projects at global companies including Mattel, Honeywell, an...

Jason Metzger Jason Metzger is an IT Manager at AC Corporation in Greensboro, North Carolina. With over 15 years of experience in IT administration and leadership roles, he is passionate about managing teams with empathy, respect, and humility. Originally from Philadelphia, Jason was inspired by his father’s decades of honorable service in law enforcement. He started his technology journey in the...

Joshua Smallman Joshua Smallman, Manager of IT Operations for ModSquad is an IT professional with over 15 years of experience spanning network engineering, cybersecurity, and more. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, he began developing specialized skills in cybersecurity while working for the government’s Ministry of Education. Joshua runs a popular YouTube channel focused on IT topics and cyber...

Chris Roberts With decades of experience in government and private sector cybersecurity, Chris Roberts serves as an influential voice for IT leaders seeking to manage risk and drive real change. His unique perspective stems from time in the military combined with high-impact work as an offensive security expert. Chris leverages his extensive technical expertise and passion for communication to gui...

Glenn Hasteadt Glenn Hasteadt is a transformational IT leader focused on building high-performing, people-centric cultures. With over 30 years of experience, Glenn specializes in developing empowered, engaged teams by caring about people first and technology second. His strengths-based leadership approach centers around psychological safety, collaboration, and career development. Glenn has success...

Drew Harris Drew Harris is Field CTO at EVOTEK and an accomplished IT leader with over 25 years of experience spanning various industries. He previously led hyper-convergence and cloud initiatives at major hospitality and public companies. Drew specializes in infrastructure modernization, with a focus on performance, stability, and security. He enjoys mentoring the next generation of IT profession...

Joshua Peavy Joshua Peavy is the Director of Information Technology at Trinity Community Health, a nonprofit community health center providing affordable care across 43 locations in Louisiana. He has over 15 years of experience in IT leadership roles in both nonprofit and for-profit healthcare organizations. His strengths include crisis management, aligning technology with business goals, and buil...

Lucas Hendrich Lucas Hendrich is Chief Technology Officer at The Forte Group, a technology solutions company. After majoring in philosophy, Lucas learned to code on the job at a regional bank. He then progressed through database administration and technical project management roles. Over a 12-year period based in Argentina, Lucas honed his skills remotely. He has since led IT and engineering teams...

Michael Turner Michael Turner is an IT professional with around 25 years of experience spanning mainframe computing, desktop support, networking, and management. Currently the IT Manager at Dynamic Equipment Group, Michael oversees technology strategy for the equipment sales company across 13 locations. His passion lies in cybersecurity, believing small businesses can implement controls to protect...

Howard Holton Howard Holton is a visionary technology executive with over 35 years of experience in IT. He currently serves as CTO of GigaOM, leading the analyst firm’s technology strategy and vision. Howard has held CIO, CTO and CISO roles at organizations such as Hitachi Vantara and Leidos. His passion lies in exploring new techniques and pushing the boundaries of how technology can transform bu...

David Kiklis David Kiklis has over 25 years of experience spanning cybersecurity, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture. He specializes in building defensible cybersecurity programs, utilizing essential tools effectively, and framing cybersecurity as an executive business discussion. David has helped numerous companies improve security strategies and avoid common IT pitfalls. His passion is...

Christian Okeke Christian Okeke is Information Technology Coordinator at Healing Hands Healthcare with years of experience spanning healthcare, government, and other industries. At Healing Hands, Christian oversees IT strategy and HIPAA compliance. He focuses on understanding business needs, communicating effectively across teams, and implementing technologies to drive productivity. Christian is p...

Brian Romano Dr. Brian Romano has over 25 years of experience in industrial automation. As Director of Technology Development at Arthur G. Russell, he oversees control systems engineering projects across the manufacturing sector. Brian holds five college degrees, including a BS in computer engineering, an MS in applied computer science, an MBA, and a PhD in technology and innovation. He teaches au...

Sheron Dinnoo Sheron Dinnoo is an accomplished technology executive with over 10 years driving enterprise IT strategy and heading transformation for global organizations. Leveraging expertise in cybersecurity, cloud adoption, agile delivery, and team-building, Sheron is passionate about developing talent and delivering excellent end-user experiences. He has a proven track record of implementing st...

Feliks Dushatsky Feliks Dushatsky is an accomplished IT leader with over 20 years of experience driving digital innovation. He has led development of various technologies to optimize operations, including a mobile e-prescribing app, web prescribing portal, and pharmacy management system API. Feliks is noted for his focus on security, user-centric design, and strategic partnerships between IT and b...

Raj Madan Raj Madan is an accomplished technology leader spearheading digital innovation and transformation at global companies like L’Oreal, Novartis, and GSK. He currently serves as SVP and Chief Digital and Information Technology Officer at Arcutis Biotherapeutics, a biotech startup. Raj holds an MBA and a Master’s in Computer Science focused on AI and machine learning. He thrives on uniting cr...

John Burk John Burk is an IT consultant and mentor who helps organizations and individuals find purpose and passion in their work. With experience spanning auto mechanic, sales executive and CIO roles, John understands firsthand the challenges of finding a fulfilling career. He now focuses his energy on guiding others to define success for themselves, take accountability, and have the courage to t...

Larry Furman Larry Furman is an IT leader with over 25 years of experience driving technology initiatives. He holds the rare Project Management Professional certification and recently led his company in attaining CMMC Version 2 Level 2 compliance. Furman has spearheaded numerous security, infrastructure, and disaster recovery projects for organizations ranging from financial services firms to the...

Daniel Domberger Daniel Domberger is an IT leader from Austria now overseeing operations in the US for Greiner Bio-One. With experience spanning both European and American IT cultures, Daniel provides a valuable perspective on blending diligent planning with quick implementation. His insights on change management, leadership, and cross-cultural communication are informative for any IT organization...

JohnE Mullin JohnE Mullin is Director of Information Technology at Trenton Systems, a leading provider of specialized servers and hardware. He has over 25 years of experience spanning IT operations, infrastructure, security, networking, and telecom. Johnny has helped guide companies through ransomware attacks and complex government procurement processes. His technical expertise combined with busin...