Topic: Strategic Management

Seminar Topics

[1 CPE] The Decarbonization of the Data Center

  Presented by Ian Clatworthy, Global Director, Infrastructure Product Marketing • Hitachi Vantara

Balancing the need for substantial data infrastructure with more eco-friendly policies should be top of all organizational to-do lists. Rather than a competition between corporations, these initiatives should be focused on the larger benefit of a healthier world. That’s why creating a specific data center decarbonization strategy will be key. This will range from improving the visibility and measurement of power usage, to actually reducing the carbon footprint of each operational layer. But where should organizations begin?

Ian comes from a customer background in Formula 1 and World Rallying. Having a deep understanding of technology and its benefits he took his skills into technology sales and marketing with Dell and HDS. Today he leads Product Marketing for data infrastructure technologies at Hitachi Vantara.

[1 CPE] The Human Factor: Quantifying Human Risk

  Presented by Sara Anstey, Director of Data Analytics and Risk  • Novacoast

This talk will explore the growing field of human risk management and quantification, diving into the next step in an organization’s risk journey: quantifying people. We will discuss where the market is, how people are adopting it, and what organizations can gain from human risk management.

Join this session on the emerging and evolving field of human risk quantification, which aims to apply quantitative methods to assign risk scores to every employee at a company based on their actions and access. This space is very similar to where cyber risk quantification was about 4 years ago when there were a few start-ups in the market and a few active voices on LinkedIn advocating for the adoption of these practices. Now, human risk quantification is an organizational priority. Having done extensive research into where the players in the market are and how companies utilize these strategies, human risk quantification has become the next step of a risk journey for many companies. Over 80% of breaches involve the human element –– if organizations want to stop them, they need to understand how the people they employ affect their security posture.

[1 CPE] IT Leadership: How to Grow to Next Level and Be a Better Leader

  Presented by Phillip Abeyta, CEO of TEC34 and Board Member • New Mexico Technology Council

You stare at multiple screens each day monitoring logs and looking for irregularities in data. Later today, you will spend thirty minutes helping someone access their email and reset a password. Many IT professionals can feel isolated from a company mission as they go through their daily tasks. Especially with remote working, bonding with your team and exhibiting leadership can be a challenge.

Having strong leaders in your organization is a vital element of success. Inspiration can come in many forms, and a strong leader always looks to get the most out of any task. As you consider your own career ambitions, how successful are you at being a leader each day? Join Phillip Abeyta, Chief Executive Officer of TEC 34, for a comprehensive approach to exhibiting leadership in IT. As an expert in the technology that runs your business, people rely on you to display the efficiencies that come from embracing technology and its processes. CIOs and Engineers alike will walk away with several strategies they can use to improve their own leadership approach.

With over 15 years of experience in the IT sector and a passion for empowering businesses, Phil is at the helm of TEC34, guiding it to offer tailored consulting and professional services to help organizations tackle technical challenges head-on.

His leadership extends beyond the boardroom as he serves on community boards, including the New Mexico Tech Council since 2017. He will also start his Core Program with Leadership New Mexico in September, where he will undoubtedly continue to enhance his skills as he will work alongside great leaders across the State of New Mexico. Phil’s educational background in Electronics and Computer Engineering, combined with Business Administration and an ongoing MBA, showcases his dedication to continuous learning and growth.

[1 CPE] The Decarbonization of the Data Center

  Presented by Ian Clatworthy, Global Director, Infrastructure Product Marketing • Hitachi Vantara

Balancing the need for substantial data infrastructure with more eco-friendly policies should be top of all organizational to-do lists. Rather than a competition between corporations, these initiatives should be focused on the larger benefit of a healthier world. That’s why creating a specific data center decarbonization strategy will be key. This will range from improving the visibility and measurement of power usage, to actually reducing the carbon footprint of each operational layer. But where should organizations begin?

Ian comes from a customer background in Formula 1 and World Rallying. Having a deep understanding of technology and its benefits he took his skills into technology sales and marketing with Dell and HDS. Today he leads Product Marketing for data infrastructure technologies at Hitachi Vantara.

[1 CPE] Panel: How to Build a Successful Relationship with Your Resellers

  Presented by INTERFACE Advisory Council

A value-added reseller (VAR) can have a tremendous impact on the efficiency of how your IT department functions. Budgets can be a challenge to navigate to ensure your needs are met. A good way to make sure you are getting the most out of your IT purchases is to develop the correct strategic relationship with your VARs.

Join this panel discussion for industry tips on improving communication and learning to be proactive in your approach to solving problems. A quality reseller relationship will not only save you financially, but it can also allow you to have a better performance within your IT department. The knowledge and experience that your reseller’s team has can be a great asset to your own team. Bring your questions about cultivating this relationship and maximizing your long-term value.

Moderator:

  • Greg Pugh, Information System Security Officer, Space Dynamics Laboratory

Panelists:

  • David Clark, Director of Information Technology, Utah State Bar
  • Stephen Grigg, Sr Manager, Information Systems, Space Dynamics Laboratory
  • Matt Snow, Account Executive, CompuNet
  • Shawn Young, Director of Cybersecurity, Barnes Group, Inc.

[1 CPE] The Decarbonization of the Data Center

  Presented by Ian Clatworthy, Global Director, Infrastructure Product Marketing • Hitachi Vantara

Balancing the need for substantial data infrastructure with more eco-friendly policies should be top of all organizational to-do lists. Rather than a competition between corporations, these initiatives should be focused on the larger benefit of a healthier world. That’s why creating a specific data center decarbonization strategy will be key. This will range from improving the visibility and measurement of power usage, to actually reducing the carbon footprint of each operational layer. But where should organizations begin?

Ian comes from a customer background in Formula 1 and World Rallying. Having a deep understanding of technology and its benefits he took his skills into technology sales and marketing with Dell and HDS. Today he leads Product Marketing for data infrastructure technologies at Hitachi Vantara.

[1 CPE] Maximize Your Investment in Technology

  Presented by Dave Carlson, President • Summit Technology

Our company is consistently growing by 40% per year. We are doing this not by adding any additional people, but by maximizing the capabilities of the technology we are already paying for. In this session, we’ll show you the tools and techniques that we are using as well as some demos on how to do the same in your organization.

[1 CPE] Maximize Your Investment in Technology

  Presented by Dave Carlson, President • Summit Technology

Our company is consistently growing by 40% per year. We are doing this not by adding any additional people, but by maximizing the capabilities of the technology we are already paying for. In this session, we’ll show you the tools and techniques that we are using as well as some demos on how to do the same in your organization.

[1 CPE] Views from the Porch: Tackling the Enablement of a Cybersecurity Workforce

  Presented by Ed Vasko • CISSP, Founder and CEO of s3ntry Corp

Ed Vasko has spent over 30 years leading cybersecurity companies that provide critical services and platforms to clients around the world. Now he is deeply involved in solving the national crisis of not having an effective supply of cybersecurity workers to meet our national needs. In this keynote, he will share a career perspective of how this crisis developed and methods both educators and employers can take to begin solving our needs regionally and nationally. Come be a part of this “porch conversation” and join the discussion.

Ed Vasko, CISSP, is the Founder and CEO of s3ntry Corp. Prior to founding s3ntry corp, he was the director of Boise State University’s Institute of Pervasive Cybersecurity. He is a cybersecurity leader and entrepreneur with over 33 years of experience protecting organizations from cyber adversaries. Before joining Boise State University, Edward established and was a Senior Vice President at Avertium, a leading national managed security and consulting provider. He was the co-Founder and CEO of one of the nation’s largest providers of cybersecurity advisory and managed security services, with over 2,000 active clients around the world.

Edward’s other passion is tackling the challenge of cyber workforce development. He has served on over 20 education advisory boards providing expertise around cybersecurity industry needs. He has been appointed by multiple governors to tackle statewide cybersecurity workforce issues. Most importantly though, Edward is a proud father and husband.

[1 CPE] Building a Strong Team Culture in a Remote Working World

  Presented by INTERFACE Advisory Council

Building a good team culture presents a multitude of challenges for any manager to navigate in the traditional office work environment. Different personalities can impact many elements of the day-to-day dynamic and bring both positive and negative changes to your culture. Some team members welcome praise for a job well done, while others prefer to not be recognized publicly. These hurdles were all in place well before remote working became prevalent.

With so many IT departments dealing with hybrid or fully remote workforces, how do you build bonds among your team members today? Has your company’s vision been set? Are expectations clear? Answering some of these basic questions can help build a good culture. However, more is needed to have a truly effective team.

Join the INTERFACE Montana Advisory Council for an open discussion about how to improve communication in your company. We will offer advice on what has worked well and what didn’t go as expected. We welcome your questions on how to create a positive work environment, no matter where your team members work from each day.

Speakers:

  • Jason Emery, Director of Cyber Security Advisory Services, Center for Internet Security
  • Ryan Knutson, Chief Information Officer, VP, IT, Montana State University
  • Peter Martinson, Strategic IT Managing Director, Montana State University
  • Andy Metroka, Chief Information Officer, Kampgrounds of America, Inc.