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Deepgram

Since joining Deepgram in 2020, Lauren Sypniewski has been tackling the complexity of conversational speech, aligning data labels and insights with the needs of machine learning models. With a unique background in communication and academia, she thrives at the intersection of messy voice data and technical application, combining creative problem-solving with the scaling of global labeling processes to drive success in data-driven environments. Lauren holds an MFA in Writing from Emerson College and is based in Deepgrams Ann Arbor, Michigan office.

Digital Element

Forthright Technologies

IBM

IgniteTech

Eric Vaughan, CEO of IgniteTech and GFI Software, is a visionary leader at the forefront of the AI revolution. With over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, Vaughan has founded and led three software companies, demonstrating a deep understanding of the transformative power of technology. In recent years, Vaughan has become a vocal advocate for AI-first thinking, recognizing the urgency of this paradigm shift for businesses. He believes that AI is not just an exciting development but a necessity for companies to remain relevant in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. His passion for AI is not driven by mere excitement but by a deep-seated belief that if businesses do not adapt, they risk being left behind. Vaughans commitment to AI transformation is evident in his bold initiative of AI Mondays, where the entire company dedicates one day solely to Gen AI—no calls, no visits, just pure innovation. This initiative is a testament to his belief in the transformative power of AI and his commitment to driving its adoption within his companies. Vaughans journey is a testament to the urgency of adopting AI-first thinking and the transformative power of AI in business. His leadership and vision have positioned IgniteTech and GFI Software at the vanguard of the AI revolution, demonstrating the potential of AI to transform businesses and industries.

James Moore and Co.

A professional technical leader with previous CEO, CIO, CISO, and CTO titles, Tomas has spent nearly 30years working in IT compliance, management and cybersecurity in a wide range of industries andprojects. At James Moore Technology Solutions he leads strategic planning and business developmentoperations and supports his team as they provide more services and grow the company’s customerbase.Tomas has been on both the buying and selling sides of the equation, giving him a keen understandingof the balance between the right level of service and affordability. He measures his most memorableprojects by the results achieved, whether it was untangling failing efforts in service delivery or pushingthrough with new technologies or ways of working.

Kaseya

Kellanova

Brandel Kremer is a seasoned leader with over 18 years of experience driving innovation and aligning technology solutions with business objectives across global organizations. She has a proven track record of executing large-scale projects, including leading four successful Managed Service Provider (MSP) transitions, most recently managing a $4 million transition that streamlined service delivery and enhanced operational efficiency. Brandel has demonstrated expertise in SAP data operations, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and process automation, leveraging tools a variety of state of the art technology tools to deliver a multitude of impactful global projects. Her leadership is underscored by a commitment to fostering collaboration, driving strategic initiatives, and delivering measurable results that support long-term business goals. Brandels dedication to excellence data analytical approach to problem solving has consistently positioned her as a trusted partner in large scale transitions. Beyond her professional achievements, Brandel is an advocate for Foster Care in Michigan; and has been a dedicated foster care parent liaison for nearly a decade.

NINJIO

On Technology Partners

Ken Fanger, President of On Technology Partners and a CMMC-RP (Cybersecurity MaturityModel Certification Registered Practitioner), has over 30 years’ experience specializing in cybersecurity and information technology systems management and design, and projectmanagement. He is a proud member of the Ohio Cyber Reservist.Ken is a sought-after speaker around the country, and is author of the acclaimed book, RELAX: AGuide to True Cyber Security. Kens current campaign is Humanize Security training, afundamental change toward a more holistic approach to cyber resilience and recovery. Ken ischanging the narrative to put people first - both at the center of cyber-attacks AND recovery. Bytreating victims of cyber-attacks with dignity and respect, rather than shaming them for beingattacked or hacked, people are more empowered and proactive, rather than fearful andreactive. By Humanizing Security in this way, and making it usable security, individuals,businesses, and organizations are able to build stronger, more effective defenses against cyberattacks, hacks, and breaches.Currently focused on the manufacturing sector, Ken has also worked in the pharmaceutical,legal, medical, nonprofit, and government fields. His MBA in Operations Management enableshim to understand work/process flow, while allowing him to develop strategies for anorganization’s future. Ken is also one of fewer than 2,000 people to hold the designation ofCMMC-RP, helping businesses with federal contracts to meet the new Department of Defensecybersecurity standards.

PDI Technologies

Mike Pedrick, VP of Cybersecurity Consulting at PDI Technologies, has been on both sides of the IT, IS and GRC consulting/client table for more than 20 years. A doggedly client-focused program leadership advisor, Mike provides technology, security, compliance and risk management consulting services for organizations of all sizes across a variety of industries. In addition to his role at Nuspire, he contributes as an accredited trainer and chapter board member for ISACA, mentoring professionals in cybersecurity and risk management.

PDI Technologies

J.R. Cunningham is the Chief Security Officer at PDI Technologies and is responsible for the company’s global security program and consulting organization. With 27 years of experience, he is an innovator and premier thinker in cyber security and risk management. J.R. is an accomplished leader, inventor and speaker. He takes pride in having been inside dozens of organizations, consulting at every level from analyst, technical, IT, security leadership, the C-suite, and the board. He has performed assessment, architecture and security strategy work across the globe and in a wide variety of industries.

Radware

Neal Quinn is Head of Cloud Security, North America at Radware. Neal has over 20 years of experiencein the architecture and operaAon of managed cloud security services and cloud DDoS miAgaAon. Priorto Radware, Neal was VP of Networks at Akamai, leading the global capacity planning organizaAon andlater in his tenure the countermeasures engineering teams for the Security Business Unit, in addiAon toleading large global capacity buildout programs for the DDoS miAgaAon scrubbing centers. Prior to itsacquisiAon by Akamai, Neal was the CTO at Prolexic Technologies, leading the SOC, Engineering,Architecture and SERT teams. Neal has extensive experience consulAng with large enterprise accountsand facilitaAng tacAcal security responses in complex organizaAons.

Red Sentry

Valentina Flores is CEO of Red Sentry, an offensive cybersecurity company specializing in penetration testing and vulnerability management. As a former detective investigating cybercrimes for a large police department, she was part of a federal task force fighting against these white collar cybercriminals. Now, instead of reacting to incidents, she proactively helps companies before they become victims.

Token

John Gunn is CEO and Next-Generation MFA Evangelist at Token, a company that is changing the wayorganizations protect themselves from the devastating losses and business disruption of ransomwareattacks that start with phishing, which is 90% of all ransomware attacks. Token has developed abiometric, passwordless, wearable, Next-Generation MFA device that eliminates the humanvulnerabilities of legacy MFA, which is a 20-year-old technology. John has been leading organizations inthe technology segment for more than 30 years and has two decades of experience fightingcybercriminals. In his previous position, he provided anti-fraud solutions that protected 70 of the top100 global banks. Prior to that, he brought the first USB dongle-based PKI solution to market.

White Swan Security

Woodside Capital Partners

Fatima is a visionary futurist and product innovation leader specializing in emerging technologies, human capital management, and cybersecurity with a focus on strategic growth for tech companies. Fatima is an Executive Director at Woodside Capital a leading, global, independent investment bank, delivering world-class strategic and financial advisory services to extraordinary technology companies. She has led transformative initiatives across industries, including advising private equity and venture capital-backed scaleups on market expansion, product strategy, and exit planning. Fatima is also the President of Chrysalis Labs, a firm providing tailored Fractional CPO services to high-growth startups and established organizations navigating the future of work.A recognized thought leader, Fatima is an Advisory Council Member of the Harvard Business Review. She is also a sought-after keynote speaker, having presented at prestigious forums like SXSW and the Data Science Salon, sharing the stage with industry leaders like Adam Fletcher, CISO at Blackstone. Fatima captivates audiences with her insights on technology trends and their implications for businesses and society.Prior to Chrysalis Labs, Fatima was the Head of Product Strategy and Innovation at UKG, leading initiatives that drove over $1.5 billion in acquisitions, shaping the product portfolio vision and securing market leadership in the global payroll space. She also expanded partnerships with Google, Microsoft, and Slack, co-developing a workforce management platform extension that generated $250 million in new sales while fostering unique work experiences across 350+ certified partners. Her career also includes founding two nonprofits: Womens Tech Coalition, dedicated to increasing womens representation in STEM, and Lioness Instincts, empowering women and children with cyber and physical self-defense skills.