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STC Squared 2023 Sessions

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Private Session - Invitation Only Session - Boston Dynamics

Private Event 1, 8:15-9:15 AM

Location
Rathdangan 1 - JMARK
Summary
This time slot is invitation-only. The 12:30-1:30 time slot is open to all attendees.

Private Session - Invitation Only - biamp Cambridge - Speech Privacy & Sound Masking in Modern Architecture

Private Event 2, 8:15-9:15 AM

Location
Rathdangan 2 - biamp Cambridge Room
Summary
This time slot is invitation-only for Architecture & Engineering professionals. The 12:30 and 2:10 time slots are open to all attendees. A unique opportunity for Architects & Engineers needing CEU credits, biamp Cambridge is conducting an accredited Learning Unit/HSW in a private session. Register early (at the link below as seating is limited). AIA Presentation Abstract below: Presentation Abstract Recent research has found that current work environments are fulfilling the needs for collaboration and communication, but are doing a poor job of providing an acoustical environment free from distractions and conducive for productivity and speech privacy. This presentation will cover: • Research on current satisfaction levels in workplace environments • Current design trends and associated acoustic issues • Fundamental acoustic principles • Sound masking technology and what it can and cannot do Participants will leave with an understanding of how to identify interior design factors that will signal the need for sound masking and approaches to address the issues. Learning Objectives 1. Understand the importance of acoustic privacy in the workplace 2. Understand what speech privacy is and how it is measured 3. Describe the principles involved in the ABCs of good acoustical design 4. Understand what sound masking is and what role it plays in speech privacy 5. Identify some of the major design issues related to speech privacy in open offices, private offices, and healthcare facilities Audience: Architectural Design Professionals Level: Basic Credit: 1 Learning Unit/HSW Technical Complexity The most technical aspect is the discussion of the spectra of sound masking and other noise types that audio and acoustic engineers use. This will be less than 10% of the presentation. Cambridge Sound Management Cambridge Sound Management, LLC (CSM) is the developer of Qt Quiet Technology TM sound masking systems. CSM offers innovative, simple, and intelligently designed solutions to the problems of privacy and acoustic distractions. Qt Quiet Technology combines exceptional audio performance, low impact installation, and affordability.

SOAR on your Journey to the Modern SOC, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks

Sponsored Session 8:15-9:15 AM

Location
Rathdangan 3 - Arctic Wolf
Speakers
  • Askia Howell - Systems Engineer
    Before joining Palo Alto Networks, Askia graduated from MIT with a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering in 2004. Since then, Askia has executed roles as an Account Manager, Sales Engineer, Systems Engineer, and a Consultant. Askia is an IEEE Member, CISSP certified since 2015, PMP certified, and has earned several technical certifications from multiple manufacturers including Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, HPE/Aruba, and Brocade. As a bootstrapped Founder of his consulting company in 2013, Askia led a team that built and secured Next Generation Networks and Zero Trust Networks by integrating multiple technologies for a variety of public and private organizations across the United States. In his personal time, Askia enjoys spending time with his wife and children, watching or playing sports, and fishing.
Summary
Security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) technology helps coordinate, execute and automate tasks between various people and tools all within a single platform. This allows organizations to not only quickly respond to cybersecurity attacks but also observe, understand and prevent future incidents, thus improving their overall security posture. Security operations are constantly being tested. With attack surfaces expanding and adversaries consistently looking for openings, security teams need to centralize, optimize and modernize their defenses. • See what the attackers see to better defend your changing threat landscape • Learn how your peers are transforming their SOCs using automation • Get tips and tricks to improve your threat detection and investigation skills

Check In - Networking - Breakfast sponsored by Palo Alto

Check In - Networking - Breakfast, 8:30-9:30 AM

Summary
Check In as early as 8am with Networking, and Continental Breakfast to begin at 8:30am. Thank you to Palo Alto for sponsoring breakfast!

The 1990s Called, They Want Their Email Security Back: The Importance of Modern, API Based Email Security (Track Focus-Cybersecurity)

Session 1-A, 9:50-10:35 AM

Location
Rathdangan 1 - JMARK
Speakers
  • Kyle Pomering - Security Engineer, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd
    Kyle Pomering is a Security Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies. Kyle comes with over 15 years of IT background and over 10 years in cyber security specifically. Kyle has previously worked for a large banking software company and also for a large healthcare organization helping them grow their security posture. IT in general has become a passion for Kyle and helping customers secure and thrive in today’s volatile cyber world!
Summary
Email security is old and out of date, and falling behind. API-Based email security gives you the email protection you need, and for a fraction of the setup time. API-based email security is fast and very effective!

THEY TOOK OUR JOBS! ChatGPT is Just the Beginning - Panel (Track Focus: Converging/Emerging Technologies)

Session 1-B, 9:50-10:35 AM

Location
Glendalough - Pitt Technology Group Room
Speakers
  • Tyler Drenon & Panel
    Tyler is an experienced Technology Strategist with a demonstrated history of working with startups and higher ed.
Summary
Is artificial intelligence going to replace you? With a little help from our friends – human and synthetic -- we’ll tackle some tough questions on how AI might affect your field. Are we at the beginning of a major shift in the workplace? Should we all start throwing our shoes at our laptops? Featuring ChatGPT, Character.AI, and Midjourney. Guests: Randy 'Macho Man' Savage, Oscar Wilde, Alan Turing, Chris Jarratt, Merry Fiddler-Clayton, Enoch Bradshaw, & Andy Dierks Bios • Randy 'Macho Man' Savage: Randy 'Macho Man' Savage was a legendary professional wrestler and entertainer known for his flamboyant personality, catchphrases, and championship titles. He was also an actor, appearing in the film Spider-Man. Despite his passing in 2011, his legacy continues to live on in the hearts of his fans and the impact he had on the world of professional wrestling. • Oscar Wilde: Oscar Wilde was an Irish writer born on October 16, 1854, known for his wit and contributions to literature. He wrote various works, including 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and 'The Importance of Being Earnest.' • Alan Turing: Alan Turing was a British mathematician and computer scientist who played a vital role in codebreaking during World War II, including developing the concept of the Universal Machine that laid the foundation for modern computer science. He is considered one of the fathers of artificial intelligence and computer science. • Chris Jarratt: Chris Jarratt is a highly experienced Chief Creative Officer and Founding Partner of Revel Advertising, with over 20 years of branding and advertising experience. He has won numerous awards for his work, including 10 Telly Awards for video and over 100 AAF Addy Awards, and is a regular speaker on branding and creative processes. Chris is an active member of his community and has been recognized for his work with nonprofit organizations, including the creation of Revel With a Cause initiative. • Merry Fiddler-Clayton: Merry Fiddler-Clayton is a producer and script writer at Double Jump Media, with a degree in Film Studies from Evangel University and training from the Los Angeles Film Studies Center. She excels at helping clients develop their creative ideas. She is also very committed to her house cats. • Enoch Bradshaw: Enoch Bradshaw is a software engineer with 10 years of experience in the field. He is currently with BadVR, developing virtual reality applications. In his spare time, he volunteers for the Boy Scouts of America, and he is notably not a lizard person. • Andy Dierks: Andy Dierks is the Vice President of IT at Pitt Technology Group, with over 17 years of experience in the information technology industry. He holds a master’s degree in Information Systems from Missouri State University, where he also serves on the College of Arts and Letters Advisory Board. Andy is an accomplished leader and has managed a large team and hundreds of clients.

Building Distributed Microsystem Services (Track Focus: Development/DevOps)

Session 1-C, 9:50-10:35 AM

Location
Rathdangan 2 - biamp Cambridge Room
Speakers
  • Ben Pomerenke - Software Engineer, WarehouseQuote Technologies
    I have been a Software Engineer for over 15 years. I started my career developing flight simulators, moved into project based consulting for 12 years, and now starting a business to address needs of the Warehousing and Logistics industry. I'm passionate about highly performant, well tested, and flexible system design that enables the incremental delivery of value to users of the software.
Summary
I have worked on and plan to work on many systems that need to support large quantities of users and be resilient to failures of 3rd party integrations. I plan to share a reference architecture for microservices using Amazon ECS, RabbitMQ, and .NET core. Along with these core technologies I plan to show how to monitor and secure the system and enable flexible deployments to enable iterative development, continuous deployment, and scaling. I may also dive into some example strategies for adding automated testing, data setup and other critical operations commonly used in software development

Killer KPIs: How to Align Your Team to a Vision (Track Focus: Leadership)

Session 1-D, 10:00-10:45 AM

Location
Rathdangan 3 - Arctic Wolf
Speakers
  • Tim Goree - Owner, Baton Pass
    Tim Goree is the Founder and CEO of Baton Pass, an IT leadership consulting company dedicated to increasing the leadership capacity of IT departments and IT professionals. Tim has spent 25 years working in IT departments for the military, commercial companies, and school districts, with 20 years of experience at the executive level. He's an award winning technology leader with a reputation for achieving important organizational goals by connecting technical people to a greater mission.
Summary
Tim Goree spent 13 years as a CTO, growing his team from 22 to 42 individuals in a short amount of time and successfully aligning everyone to a common vision. His teams was so laser focused, they successfully rolled out enterprise level networking, security, and support for 25,000 mission critical devices in just a few years - all things his organization had never done before. The secret? Clear, measurable leading success indicators (KPIs), department wide access to them, and unbiased, unemotional methods of communicating the status of progress toward each. When key performance indicators are properly implemented, the result is great accountability without micromanagement. It's simpler than you might think - Tim will show you how in just 35 minutes!

AudioVisual Technology that Makes CEOs Look Good (Track Focus: Modernizing Buildings with Technology)

Session 1-E, 10:00-10:45 AM

Location
Anne Mclester - Verkada Room
Speakers
  • Paul Ebert - Senior Accounts Manager, Pitt Technology Group
    With over 25 years of system integration for audio, visual, and lighting systems for educational, corporate, medical, and religious institutions, Paul has a proven track record of success in the field. He relishes the chance to design and implement spaces with the latest AV systems and is currently employed as the main designer of Pro AV systems at PTG.
Summary
In this session, Paul will discuss an essential topic for anyone who frequently conducts meetings and conferences - the essentials needed for a good conference room. A good conference room is a critical aspect of any business, and its design and layout can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of your meetings. Paul will cover the key characteristics of an ideal conference room, including its comfort and visual appeal, its ability to provide a quiet and private setting, and its equipment and versatility. He will discuss the essential must-haves for meeting spaces, such as controllable lighting, video conferencing technology, high-quality audio, and a soundproofing system. They will also highlight the importance of digital displays such as smart TVs or projectors, a reliable internet connection, temperature control, and reconfigurable tables. Whether you are an office manager, an executive, or an employee responsible for setting up meetings, this talk is for you. Sign up to learn about the critical characteristics of a good conference room and how it can improve the effectiveness and productivity of your team’s meetings.

Understanding and Combating Ransomware in 2023 (Track Focus: Cybersecurity)

Session 2-A, 11:05-11:50 AM

Location
Glendalough - Pitt Technology Group Room
Speakers
  • Riley Stauffer - Security and Incident Response Analyst, Pondurance
    Working within Incident Response with prior experience working within a Security Operations Center gives Riley a unique perspective into the TTPs of Malicious actors that can easily be identified or alerted on to identify attacks in progress. Prior to working at Pondurance, Riley was enlisted in the U.S. Navy for 6 years with time spent within the Intelligence community as well as a Cyber Protection Team with Fleet Cyber Command."
Summary
Ransomware impacts thousands of organizations every year. Many of these victims could have prevented ransomware with just a few key proactive measures. This talk will include examples of preventable incidents as well as an explanation of common Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP's) of ransomware groups and how alerting can be focused to stop threat actors in their tracks. We will also talk through steps that can be taken to increase the likelihood that, if a ransomware actor gains access to your environment, organizations are able to identify and eradicate the threat prior to the deployment of widespread encryption. In the unfortunate event that a successful ransomware event does occur, we will talk about what types of evidence are most valuable to an investigator and the importance of determining data exfiltration or the initial access vector into the environment.

Modernize Your Data Estate with the Microsoft Data Platform (Track Focus: Converging/Emerging Technologies)

Session 2-B, 11:05-11:50 AM

Location
Anne Mclester - Verkada Room
Speakers
  • Carlos Luis Chacon - Information Technology Supervisor, SQL Data Partners LLC
    Carlos L Chacon is the founder of SQL Data Partners, an organization focused on eliminating the pain of working with data so you can do more. He hosts the popular SQL Data Partners Podcast and regularly hosts training sessions via SQL Trail. He authored the book Zero to SQL and regularly speaks at technical events. A native of Richmond Virginia, Carlos enjoys spending time with his 5 children. He can eat his weight in raspberries.
Summary
Organizations need to leverage the data they collect for competitive advantages. IT organizations are drowning in requests for modernization, reporting, and analytics. In this session, we review various offerings from Microsoft which will allow organizations to quickly move ahead and deliver more value. We'll review both cloud and on-premise options.

Bringing your IoT Ideas to Life With the Meadow Board and Its Game-Changing .NET Apis (Track Focus: Development/DevOps)

Session 2-C, 11:05-11:50 AM

Location
Rathdangan 3 - Arctic Wolf
Speakers
  • Levi Zitting - Engineering Manager, Midwestern Interactive
    Levi Zitting is an Engineering Manager at Midwestern Interactive with a background in web and mobile app development. He loves working with platforms like .NET, Flutter, and Typescript. Outside of his love for technology, Levi has also grown passionate about understanding the meta of software development. Mention the word agile around him and you'll likely be consumed in a conversation on ideas and techniques. Levi's combination of technical expertise and Agile mindset ensures that he is always pushing for the most efficient and effective ways to deliver high-quality projects.
Summary
Introducing the Meadow board (https://www.wildernesslabs.co/), a revolutionary microcontroller that makes IoT development easier than ever before. With its ability to run .NET code and it’s well-designed APIs, the Meadow board allows developers to interact with hardware in a simple and intuitive way. In this presentation, we'll show just how powerful this microcontroller is. We’ll be connecting some sensors and components that turn your plain boring mailbox into a smart mailbox!. Join us and discover how the Meadow board, with its .NET APIs, can empower you to create innovative IoT projects and bring your ideas to life.

Leveraging Strategy and 360 Communication for a Strong Security Posture (Track Focus: Leadership)

Session 2-D, 11:15 AM-12:00 PM

Location
Rathdangan 2 - biamp Cambridge Room
Speakers
  • Mike Miller - Chief Information Security Officer, vCISO
    Mike Miller is a Chief Information Security Officer for Appalachia Technologies. For over 25 years, Mike has specialized in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity, and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance). He has served as an effective liaison between technology and stakeholders, for organizations of all sizes. Mike continues to follow his passion by helping organizations understand business risk and strategically aligning a company’s security posture to protect it. He also serves in a mentoring capacity on LinkedIn to help individuals break into cyber security and/or level up in their career
Summary
During this session, Mike will cover what it takes to have an effective and robust security posture to protect your organization. Mike will also cover topics such as creating a positive security culture, retaining talent, and creating leaders.

Today’s AV Trends for the IT Professional (Track Focus: Modernizing Buildings with Technology)

Session 2-E, 11:15 AM-12:00 PM

Location
Rathdangan 1 - JMARK
Speakers
  • Rich Dumstorff - Area Sales Manager, Livella Brand Group
    Rich Dumstorff is a highly experienced professional with over three decades of expertise in the music products and audio industry. He has dedicated his career to developing and delivering top-quality audio solutions to his clients. As a manufacturer’s representative for several audio brands, including Shure and Listen Technologies, Rich has gained a deep understanding of the industry and its products. His vast knowledge and experience have made him an expert in the field, and he is widely recognized for his contributions to the audio industry. Currently covering the SWMO area for Livella Brand Group, Rich has proven to be a valuable asset to the company, and his clients continue to rely on his expertise and advice.
Summary
During this presentation, our guest speaker will be discussing an important topic for information technology professionals - audio trends for conference rooms. With the increasing importance of remote collaboration and communication, the need for effective audio in conference rooms has become more critical than ever. Our speaker will cover the latest trends in audio technology and how they can be utilized in conference rooms to enhance the quality and clarity of audio. They will highlight the latest advancements in microphones, speakers, and other audio equipment and how they can be used to provide a seamless and immersive conference room experience. Whether you are an IT professional responsible for managing conference room technology or an individual looking to improve your communication and collaboration skills, this talk is for you to learn more about the exciting world of audio-visual trends for today’s conference rooms.

Lunch & Exhibitors 11:50 AM to 2PM (total length)

Lunch 11:50 AM to 2PM (total length)

Summary
Grab a Boxed Lunch after your morning session, visit Exhibitors, and plan to attend a sponsored lunch session from 12:30-1:30PM (feel free to bring your lunch into the session). Afternoon sessions begin at 2:00 and 2:10PM.

Boston Dynamics Live Demo for Attendees - Sponsored

Lunch - Sponsor Session 1, 12:30-1:30 PM

Location
Glendalough - Pitt Technology Group Room
Speakers
  • Boston Dynamics

biamp Cambridge Demo - Sponsored

Lunch - Sponsor Session 2, 12:30-1:30 PM

Location
Rathdangan 2 - biamp Cambridge Room
Speakers
  • biamp
Summary
Sponsor session by biamp Cambridge

Verkada: Introduction to Hybrid Cloud Security (Product Demonstration) - Sponsored

Lunch - Sponsor Session 3, 12:30-1:30 PM

Location
Anne Mclester - Verkada Room
Speakers
  • Verkada - Wes Young & Logan Devia

Arctic Wolf: Tales of Incident Response and the Role Informed Humans Play in Prevention - Sponsored

Lunch - Sponsor Session 4, 12:30-1:30 PM

Location
Rathdangan 3 - Arctic Wolf
Speakers
  • Mike Jackson - Director of Concierge Security Services
Summary
Mike will discuss what is True IR and how people can help with prevention. Cyber Security will always be a people problem and companies will need to invest in companies and operations that are human enabled.

JMARK: Building A Best Place To Work: How Technology & Leadership Come Together to Increase Retention, Address Workforce Challenges, & Build An Award-Winning Culture, by Tom Douglas CEO - Sponsored

Lunch - Sponsor Session 5, 12:30-1:30 PM

Location
Rathdangan 1 - JMARK
Speakers
  • Tom Douglas - Chief Executive Officer
    Tom joined JMARK in 1997 after serving in the Navy where he was recognized with multiple awards. As a level one engineer at JMARK, he worked his way up the ranks before purchasing the company in 2001. Tom had to make some hard decisions and downsize the company to only 6 people. Now, with over 110 employees, JMARK is a leader in its space having hit Inc. magazine’s list of the top 5,000 Fastest Growing Private Companies nine consecutive times. He is a trusted technology advisor to a global list of clients and often speaks on topics such as culture, people puzzles, technology efficiencies, and cyber security.
Summary
'Culture eats strategy for breakfast.' We've all heard this, but what does it really mean—and how does culture help keep your people happy and healthy, along the way to boosting your business strategy? Thomas H. Douglas, author of Adapt or Die and CEO of JMARK, has dedicated his career to solving people puzzles, which has allowed him to build a company with an uncommonly low turnover rate and nine consecutive appearances on Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing companies in the nation. During this candid, open-hearted discussion, he’ll share his formula for always putting people first in every business decision and process through the use of technology & leadership, demonstrating how doing so unlocks innovation, dedication, and passion in your best employees and creates a win-win environment for your business and people alike.

Springfield Tech Council Informational Session

Lunch - Sponsor Session 6, 12:30-1:30 PM

Location
Aleck Scott Room
Summary
Learn more about STC benefits, resources, and how to get involved!

Inside an Employment Scam (Track Focus:Cybersecurity)

Session 3-A, 2:00-2:45 PM

Location
Glendalough - Pitt Technology Group Room
Speakers
  • Beth Young - Senior Security Incident Response Consultant, Aflac
    Beth Young has 20 years of cyber security experience. She is currently a Security Incident Response Tech Lead with Aflac. Beth has previously worked for a financial services company and for one of the Information Sharing and Analysis centers. She has a Masters in Applied Data Science from Syracuse University. She has previously given talks at Secure World St Louis, EDUCAUSE, BSidesKC and MOREnet security conferences. Beth is the founder of the BSidesSpfd conference.
Summary
Aflac was the target of employment scammers in early 2022. Using the Aflac brand, the scammers would contact victims for 'interviews.' We collected screenshots of the conversations, as well as the PDFs that the scammers were using in an effort to convince victims that they were hired by Aflac for customer support jobs. Come see how the scam unfolded with the victims and what Aflac did to try to disrupt their campaigns. By the end, you will see how the scam works, understand some Nigerian slang, and maybe give you some ideas if you want to bait your own employment scammers.

Cloud, Data Center or Office: Where should we store our critical data? (Track Focus: Converging/Emerging Technologies)

Session 3-B, 2:00-2:45 PM

Location
Rathdangan 1 - JMARK
Speakers
  • Michael Morey - President & CEO, Bluebird Network LLC
    Mr. Morey has been serving as President and CEO of Bluebird Network since 2012. With more than 40 years of telecommunications experience, Morey has served as President & CEO of Voxitas, Senior Vice President at NuVox, Regional Vice President of Electric Lightwave, Inc. and held various management positions within his 13 years at AT&T. During his tenure at Bluebird Network, the company has more than tripled in size and was named as one of the fastest growing companies in Missouri in 2015. Morey’s experience and strong management skills proved successful when Bluebird Network received INC 5000 in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 as one of the fastest growing private companies nationally. Voxitas also received INC 5000 recognition in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Morey earned a BS and MBA while attending the University of Southern California.
Summary
There are three main choices of where to store your data: On-premises (in your office), in a data center or in the cloud. Each of these have pros and cons and each of these solutions can be tailored to fit a business’s needs. The conversation gets interesting when you start challenging “the way it’s always been done” and start looking at how certain shifts in decision making can lead to more security, more flexibility, more cost savings, etc. Businesses need to understand what they use their data for, how important it is to their operation right now, in an hour, tomorrow or in a year. Do they have back-ups? Are those back-ups protected somewhere safe? Are your servers running on uninterrupted power? What happens if the lights go out? Do you lose a dollar? It's not hard to stoke fear in the business community when you see headlines about the millions of dollars lost when data stops flowing. That' not the goal here. The goal is to educate attendees on this conversation, top-down and in-depth; so they can feel confident in answering questions and understanding where their risks are now and what options they have to mitigate those risks.

The Value of In Person Software Development Teams (Track Focus: Development/DevOps)

Session 3-C, 2:00-2:45 PM

Location
Anne Mclester - Verkada Room
Speakers
  • Ben Pomerenke - Software Engineer, WarehouseQuote Technologies
    I have worked in the Software Industry for 15 years. I am a Software Engineer by trade, but my real passion is growing and sustaining high performing teams. For 12 years I have grown into that with a project based consulting company based in St. Louis, but with a local presence. Recently, I was connected to an opportunity to start a SaaS company that services the Warehousing and Logistics industry and I am still figuring out what that means. I am a passionate supporter of in person work, but have experience discovering the nuances of virtual work as well.
Summary
Many people in the industry have touted virtual work arrangements as beneficial to their work life balance and productivity. In the short run, I totally agree. Suddenly having the ability to watch a sick kid during the work day is a powerful reality. Being able to disconnect from the team to give 100% focus on a particular problem and solve it is great as well. Having access to work and family when it makes sense for you, who wouldn't want that. But I would argue these benefits pale in comparison to the long term benefits of working closely with team members, learning and growing together, and refining team processes to adapt to needs of the team and project efficiently. Software development is a dynamic process that is tied very closely to the people doing it. The problem is not black and white, but so many are trying to make it so by shuttering offices or forcing people back to the office on strict schedules. There’s a better way and the following is my attempt to describe that in hopes you will consider taking the leap back to wanting to work in person again for building software. I think it will benefit you and the industry in ways that are hard to quantify, but that will make a meaningful impact to all involved.

Getting Started in Technology & Leading Success (Track Focus: Leadership)

Session 3-D, 2:10-2:55 PM

Location
Rathdangan 3 - Arctic Wolf
Speakers
  • Simoriah Stogner - Senior Manager of System Engineering & Operations, Jack Henry
    Simoriah Stogner is a technology and business leader with indepth experience in leading enterprise technology services, operational support, change management, and technical talent and leadership development. With over 15 years' experience, Simoriah started out as a homeless-young mother who worked her way up from an entry level position, doing data entry on a help desk, to leading major technology innovation at scale while influencing culture and community development. She brings unique perspectives gained from her real-world experiences in leading enterprise datacenter system engineering and operations through, database services, infrastructure operations, server engineering, endpoint support, and power system operations
Summary
Getting Started in Technology & Leading Success * Increase your relevance for new initiatives and promotions * Accelerate your impact & influence * Making the most of your mentors, sponsors, and networks * Action-based strategies to pave your professional path * Incorporating mindfulness into your work * Knowing your purpose, influence, and impact You are the consumers of technology and the future creators. Consider your participation in the industry, and how you can contribute your skills and unique talents to our future world. Consider how you can contribute to technology for the future of humanity and our planet. In this session you'll hear from Simoriah Stogner, a woman who was a homeless teenage mother when landing her first technology job. She is now leading in a Fortune 500 Financial Technology company and is the founder of multiple national communities of people focused on business and technology innovation, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. You’re going to learn how to fight, to rise. You’ll learn how your ambition becomes the foundation for accelerating your dreams. You’ll be motivated to reflect on your purpose and your influence. Then, you’ll consider the impact you have on those around you. You’ll gain knowledge on how to increase productivity using influence to manage at scale. And you will gain awareness on how to increase your relevance for new initiatives and learn that passion work could lead to advancement opportunities. Everyone can adopt a mindset of growth. To manifest actions towards your dreams, you must have a vision for what you want. You must rise and stay committed to yourself and when your opportunity comes, be ready with the skills and mindset to grow. You are the future. Now rise.

Privacy in the Workplace- Sound Masking 101 (Track Focus: Modernizing Buildings with Technology)

Session 3-E, 2:10-2:55 PM

Location
Rathdangan 2 - biamp Cambridge Room
Speakers
  • biamp Cambridge
Summary
In this talk, our speaker will cover a topic that affects many of us in our daily lives - the use of sound masking. Sound masking is the process of adding background sound to reduce noise distractions, protect speech privacy, and increase office comfort. It is a technique that has been used for many years and is becoming increasingly popular in the workplace. We will explore the benefits of sound masking and how it can improve our overall well-being and productivity. We will discuss how it can help to reduce distractions, improve speech privacy, and create a more comfortable and relaxing environment. So, whether you work in a busy office, healthcare, banking, or any other noisy environment, this talk is for you. Let's dive into the world of sound masking and discover how it can make a positive impact on our lives.

Happy Hour & Giveaways

Happy Hour & Giveaways, 3:00-4:00 PM

Summary
Thank you to Check Point for sponsoring Happy Hour! Happy Hour begins shortly after 3pm - hotel staff will quickly set up bars and a wide variety of appetizers and snacks in Glendalough, the main conference room with the Exhibitor area.
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