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Partner & CEO Avasant
Outsourcing in 2020: A Forward Looking Perspective
Friday, August 22, 08:30 AM – 09:30 AM
Kevin Parikh is the CEO and Partner of Stradling Global Sourcing (SGS). Prior to joining SGS, Mr. Parikh led the Global Sourcing practice for Gartner Consulting. Mr. Parikh specializes in IT and business process (BP) outsourcing contract and service level negotiations, strategic management, business risk evaluation and software licensing. His practice engages in both nearshore and offshore sourcing solutions. Mr. Parikh is based in Los Angeles, California.
His specialized experience includes network, desktop, voice, software, and application development and support agreements. As an attorney by training, he specializes in negotiating large and complex transactions where he works toward bridging the gaps between legal counsel and business team objectives.
His specialized experience includes network, desktop, voice, software, and application development and support agreements. As an attorney by training, he specializes in negotiating large and complex transactions where he works toward bridging the gaps between legal counsel and business team objectives.
Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer of LegalZoom
LegalZoom.com, From Concept to Strategy to Implementation and Strategic Growth
Friday, August 22, 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Eddie Hartman, Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer of LegalZoom, the world’s largest legal document company. Formerly, he was formerly the Senior Vice President for Technology of XCEED International (NASDAQ: XCED). His responsibilities include integrating LegalZoom’s technology base; setting all direction for new applications; and managing website profitability through SEO, SEM, and multivariate testing. Mr. Hartman is also the co-host of the popular radio show Legally Bound. Mr. Hartman was educated at CalTech and Yale University.
Principal, Acies Consulting Corp
2008 Trends - Today's Top Technologies
Saturday, August 23, 08:30 AM – 09:30 AM
This session examines the top trends that affect our work and our lives. In the context of business (e.g., a weakening US economy) and societal trends (e.g., workforce demographics), this keynote will address near term strategic technology trends. The major trends will be discussed, with more depth included on the hottest topics such as Green IT and corporate sustainability and Web 2.0.
Mr. Manfredo is an experienced and seasoned professional in many aspects of real estate and information technology. During the past 30 years, he has worked for some of the country's premier real estate corporations. Currently, he is a principal of Acies Consulting Corp. Previously, he was has served as the senior vice president, Information Technology for The Irvine Company, managing director, eBusiness Solutions and chief technology officer for CarrAmerica Realty, and vice president and director of information strategies at The Rouse Company where he earlier served in senior level management roles in leasing, finance, sales, marketing, development, operations and information technology.
In 2007, Mr. Manfredo served on the Board of Directors of the Southern California Chapter of the Society of Information Management. He was also named one of the top 100 CIOs in the US and received a the Digital Impact Award from Realcomm for “for consistently demonstrating leadership qualities related to the Real Estate IT industry, for willingness to test and implement leading-edge technologies and for persistence in the quest for international best practices”. He also served as the Chairman of the CIO Roundtable sponsored by UCI and its Center for Research on Information Technology and Organizations (CRITO) Consortium and as the Chairman of the Advisory Council of Realcomm (an organization focused on the intersection of technology and Real Estate). Mr. Manfredo has a Master of Science degree in Finance and an M.B.A. from Loyola College. His undergraduate degree is a B.S. in Business Administration from Lehigh University.
In 2007, Mr. Manfredo served on the Board of Directors of the Southern California Chapter of the Society of Information Management. He was also named one of the top 100 CIOs in the US and received a the Digital Impact Award from Realcomm for “for consistently demonstrating leadership qualities related to the Real Estate IT industry, for willingness to test and implement leading-edge technologies and for persistence in the quest for international best practices”. He also served as the Chairman of the CIO Roundtable sponsored by UCI and its Center for Research on Information Technology and Organizations (CRITO) Consortium and as the Chairman of the Advisory Council of Realcomm (an organization focused on the intersection of technology and Real Estate). Mr. Manfredo has a Master of Science degree in Finance and an M.B.A. from Loyola College. His undergraduate degree is a B.S. in Business Administration from Lehigh University.
President Tech Exec Partners, Inc.
Recessions Proofing Your Career in a Really Tough Economy
Saturday, August 23, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Dianne Gubin is an executive who knows the dynamics of creating success. She inspires others to make well-informed, educated choices that power their business and career development from ordinary to extraordinary.
As president of Tech Exec Partners, a national staffing agency, Dianne is a recognized leader in providing contract and direct-hire search services. Dianne has accelerated thousands of career successes by opening doorways to life changing opportunities within Fortune 500 corporations, government, and fast-growth companies.
A nominee for the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, “Women Who Mean Business Award,” Dianne’s board and business related volunteer activities include numerous national memberships and local committee work for non-profit and professional associations.
Dianne’s internet radio show, Dianne Gubin Talks Business, engages industry leaders on hot-button business issues and offers expert insight into what matters most in careers and professional development. She also hosts a series of video blogs discussing the job hunting process.
Dianne is the co-author of PowerLadder, a book on networking and professional development.
A highly sought specialist on issues related to career, business, and women entrepreneurship, Dianne has appeared on Playboy Radio, The Gregory Mantell Show, NBC - The Today Show, CBS4 News This Morning Miami, and more.
Dianne lives in Los Angeles with her husband, their three children, and numerous pets.
As president of Tech Exec Partners, a national staffing agency, Dianne is a recognized leader in providing contract and direct-hire search services. Dianne has accelerated thousands of career successes by opening doorways to life changing opportunities within Fortune 500 corporations, government, and fast-growth companies.
A nominee for the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, “Women Who Mean Business Award,” Dianne’s board and business related volunteer activities include numerous national memberships and local committee work for non-profit and professional associations.
Dianne’s internet radio show, Dianne Gubin Talks Business, engages industry leaders on hot-button business issues and offers expert insight into what matters most in careers and professional development. She also hosts a series of video blogs discussing the job hunting process.
Dianne is the co-author of PowerLadder, a book on networking and professional development.
A highly sought specialist on issues related to career, business, and women entrepreneurship, Dianne has appeared on Playboy Radio, The Gregory Mantell Show, NBC - The Today Show, CBS4 News This Morning Miami, and more.
Dianne lives in Los Angeles with her husband, their three children, and numerous pets.
Speakers
Associate Director of Business Technology Solutions at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Project Management Panel #3
Saturday, August 23, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Juliet Alters, PMP, is the Associate Director of Business Technology Solutions at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, a firm in the AmLaw 100 with over 950 attorneys practicing in 15 offices worldwide. In this role, Juliet is responsible for strategic alignment of technology solutions to business goals. She manages a team of application developers, enterprise application support analysts and DBAs. Juliet spent the early part of her career in the financial services industry and held positions such as Program Manager for Citigroup’s Asia ATM program and Vice President of Development for Countrywide Home Loans where she established the Web Competency Center. Juliet is a current member of the International Law Technology Association Project Management Steering Committee and has authored three white papers including, “The Value Proposition of a Business Analyst”, “Scene One, Take One: Sharepoint for Project Management” and “The Yin Yang of Project Management and Business Analysis”.
In addition to enjoying a career as a technologist, Juliet is passionate about making arts quilts which are meant to hang on the wall. She has been fortunate to win awards for her art quilts and some of her quilts have been part of traveling exhibitions presented at museums and art galleries.
In addition to enjoying a career as a technologist, Juliet is passionate about making arts quilts which are meant to hang on the wall. She has been fortunate to win awards for her art quilts and some of her quilts have been part of traveling exhibitions presented at museums and art galleries.
Associate CIO Services CUSTOMatrix Inc.
Marketing IT to Senior Management – Raising Managements IT IQ
Saturday, August 23, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Many executives struggle with understanding the value that IT brings to the enterprise and how to measure the effectiveness of their investments into technology related projects. If you are managing the IT function within your organization learn more about how you can more effectively communicate the value that IT brings to the table and how technology can be leveraged to accomplish the organizations goals and objectives.
With over 25 years of experience in the Information Systems discipline as an Executive and consultant, Linda Amaro brings her expertise in Production Systems and Business Operations to the forefront. Through technology advancements she has successfully built data centers from the ground up, brought new software packages on line, created best of breed solutions and leveraged existing legacy systems. Linda has spent her career perfecting the human and business side of technology, which opens the line of communication to all stakeholders within an organization and insures successful implementations to meet corporate vision/strategy. Her IS/IT industry experience covers Automotive Parts, Medical Claims Processing, Insurance Claims, Airline Reservations, Software Development, Manufacturing, SaaS, Application Service Provider, eCommerce and Publishing.
Chief Marketing Officer Irise
Software Visualization: Getting Projects Right the First Time
Friday, August 22, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
It’s no secret that software projects often struggle and fail. The root of the problem for many of these projects is simple: poor communication of business needs from key stakeholders to the development teams. Other industries have solved this same problem by turning to CAD and 3D modeling tools. So why are we still defining software with the equivalent of drafting boards? Software visualization is fast becoming a successful alternative that allows business and development stakeholders to fully experience proposed software applications before they are coded; eliminating rework, accelerating schedules and cutting risk around software project delivery. Using specific case studies, demonstrations and examples this presentation will cover:
The Problem
What is software visualization?
How does it work?
What does visualization mean for developers?
Specific case studies
Where is visualization going?
The Problem
What is software visualization?
How does it work?
What does visualization mean for developers?
Specific case studies
Where is visualization going?
Prior to iRise, Mitch has many years of marketing and sales experience building successful software businesses at Scopus, Sybase, Wind River Systems and Ingres. Mitch holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the U. of Connecticut. Mitch also is a member of the advisory board for The CMO Club and sits on the governing council of the International Motor Racing Research Center based in Watkins Glen, NY.
GIS: Enabling Spatial Thinking and Enhancing Geographic Problem Solving
Saturday, August 23, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
This presentation examines the state of GIS technology -- where it stands today and where it is going. This theme is explored through the use of GIS in various geographic problem solving applications. The utility of GIS to help us to think spatially, see relationships, and identify patterns in multi-dimensions allows is to achieve success in geographic problems solving. The goal of this talk is to help you understand how GIS can be and is being used to explore the world around you and increase your abilities to think spatially through a different look at problem solving using this powerful technology.
Aileen Buckley came to ESRI in 2003 from University of Oregon where she was a professor of geography teaching cartography, GIS, GPS, and other mapping sciences. At UO, she also helped author the Atlas of Oregon, Second Edition (2001). Her PhD is from Oregon State University. Prior to her doctoral studies, she worked at an engineering firm as a manager on projects to convert cadastral paper maps to GIS data layers. Before that she worked in the Cartography Division of the National Geographic Society on the seventh edition of their Atlas of the World. She is the 2008-2009 president of the Cartography and Geographic Information Society, and she has written a number of articles and book chapters on various aspects of GIS and cartography. She also teaches at the University of Redlands in their Masters of Science in GIS program. She is co-authoring a forthcoming ESRI Press book called Map Use, Seventh Edition and is an editor of the Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science by Sage Publications.
Grabbing Authority
Saturday, August 23, 2:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Authority is weird. It can be granted to you and then it can be stripped away. You can wield it like a club or wear it like a mantle. You can build on it or let it slip through your fingers. Typically the fact that a Project Manager is assigned to a project gives her some level of authority. Unfortunately the authority granted by the Charter (assuming you got it approved) doesn’t stretch very far when all the other Project Managers have Charters that say the same thing.
Grabbing Authority is a unique look at getting and using authority. It explores the four different types of authority, discusses how to build authority from scratch and follows up with what to do if you loose it. We’ll look at both a Functional and Projectized organizations.
Whether you are heading up a project, leading the testing or simply a member of the team, this session will give you practical ways to use what you have and grab a little more.
Grabbing Authority is a unique look at getting and using authority. It explores the four different types of authority, discusses how to build authority from scratch and follows up with what to do if you loose it. We’ll look at both a Functional and Projectized organizations.
Whether you are heading up a project, leading the testing or simply a member of the team, this session will give you practical ways to use what you have and grab a little more.
Thomas Cutting is a Project Management Mentor with Cutting’s Edge. His experience spans the entertainment, retail, insurance, banking, healthcare and automotive verticals. Managing and mentoring in this diverse background enables him to bring that learning to you through his training, writing and conference appearances. His contributions to the Project Management world include several articles for Computerworld and presentations at conferences for the Project Management Institute, International Institute for Software Process and the Southern California Quality Assurance Association. He is a regular contributor to several Project Management web sites and various forums and maintains a blog at www.CuttingsEdgePM.blogspot.com
Vice President, Information Services, Trust Company of the West
Project Management Panel #3
Saturday, August 23, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Kenneth De Souza is the Vice-President of Information Services at Trust Company of the West. He is responsible for the Software Development Life-Cycle (SDLC) and application development methodologies and standards. He has 10+ years in evaluating and implementing both Microsoft and Java technologies, extensive experience in backend modeling and development for mainframe, client-server and web applications. Kenneth has most recently spearheaded an offshore initiative, which augments Development, Quality Assurance and Operations resources in Los Angeles, with additional resources in Chennai, India. Previously Ken was with the Los Angels Times and helped to architect several of their critical systems. He has a Bachelors of Science from the University of Kent at Canterbury, England.
Director of Human Resources, Good Eats Grocer, Inc.
Human Resources Career Development Panel #1
Friday, August 22, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Jennifer is an innovative, dynamic, driven, and strategic Human Resources partner to Executive Management at Good Eats Grocer and Kitchen, based in Sacramento, CA. Her strengths include personnel development, succession planning, staffing planning & recruiting, performance management, policy development & implementation, employee relations, and team building. Jennifer’s success as a senior level Human Resources professional is due to her enthusiasm, strong team-focused leadership style, the ability to see the big picture from all perspectives, and serving as a motivational influence to both management and team members. Jennifer believes that in order to be truly successful as a strategic business partner, and to truly add value to an organization, one must be highly motivated, passionate, knowledgeable, professional, caring, and able to develop mature judgment skills, not only in oneself, but in others. Jennifer has worked with such esteemed, customer-focused organizations such as SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union (formerly OCTFCU), Bed Bath & Beyond, Disneyland, and Fremont Investment & Loan.
Manager Application Systems, LA Times
Project Management Panel #3
Saturday, August 23, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
As a Manager with 20+ years experience in Information Technology, I have led a diverse group of technology professionals and user analysts in the building of new and re-engineering of old business applications for the Circulation and Manufacturing areas of the Los Angeles Times. The systems were built using full life cycle methodology on both mainframe and client/server platforms utilizing Microsoft Project Manager tools. Due to the diversity of the business areas, each new assignment has required growth in both technical and business arenas.
HR/OD Practice, CUSTOMatrix™, Inc.
Moving Up The Executive Ladder: “How To Keep Your Career On Track”
Saturday, August 23, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Learn how to move up the executive ladder and keep your career on track from a senior executive and management coach. The skills, abilities and personal characteristics required for success at each level of management are not the same. Jordan Goldrich will provide an overview of the key competencies at each level and the five things that can derail a career. You will learn five strategies to build the kind of work group culture that will get you recognized and promoted.
Jordan Goldrich is an HR/OD Associate with CUSTOMatrix, a consulting firm providing outsourced part and full time CEO, CIO, CFO, CMO and CPO level expertise for small, medium and large companies. Jordan assists organizations to stop the money, people and productivity drain caused by valuable, highly driven executives and managers who do not work collaboratively. He helps new managers build their leadership, management and coaching skills. Jordan is adjunct faculty for the Center for Creative Leadership. He co-designed and is the program advisor for the San Diego State University Professional Certificate Program in “Coaching For Organizational Excellence.” He received the “Outstanding Instructor” award in 2005 for his work in the program.
Senior Manager, IT Projects & Engineering, at St. Jude Medical’s Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
Moderator, Human Resources Career Development Panel
Friday, August 22, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Anita is responsible for major systems projects, infrastructure upgrades, and telecommunications. Her navigation in the corporate world includes over 17 years experience in the corporate world including Occidental Petroleum, PwC, K-Swiss, Baxter BioScience and American Honda. She has served on the board of PMI-LA. Ms. Goswami has her MBA from Pepperdine University and she is a Project Management Professional.
Principal, MGEA Associates
Notes from the Service(s) Front
Saturday, August 23, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Careers are often adventures – which, if they were to be reviewed as the abstract of a novel, would look extremely disjointed. However, upon closer inspection, often a number of key common factors are revealed along each person’s path – and it is possible to “put together the pieces”. Business is an adventure also - and any individual business’ historical or current practices may also seem disjointed.
However businesses can make or break careers – and vice versa – and it is perhaps in that balance between corporate culture and individual careers that the “best” best practices and the most effective and Customer-focused business processes are generated. Why? Because every person who works inside a business has a sense of what it means to be a Customer – and the best businesses take that into account. Also those great businesses understand that the Customer Experience’s (including Customer Service) is not something to be ignored – and that they can learn about great Service both by considering the experiences and preferences of their own employees and by studying other businesses. So, when one looks at the progress of an individual successful business, one often finds the unique “stamps” and best practices contributed by individuals whose careers led them to work there - particularly when one looks in the areas of the business involved in serving Customers.
However businesses can make or break careers – and vice versa – and it is perhaps in that balance between corporate culture and individual careers that the “best” best practices and the most effective and Customer-focused business processes are generated. Why? Because every person who works inside a business has a sense of what it means to be a Customer – and the best businesses take that into account. Also those great businesses understand that the Customer Experience’s (including Customer Service) is not something to be ignored – and that they can learn about great Service both by considering the experiences and preferences of their own employees and by studying other businesses. So, when one looks at the progress of an individual successful business, one often finds the unique “stamps” and best practices contributed by individuals whose careers led them to work there - particularly when one looks in the areas of the business involved in serving Customers.
Marianne Grant is the Principal of MGEA Associates (a business consulting organization located in Long Beach, CA) and was previously the Director responsible for Marketing, Business Development and Management for Warranty solutions at Snap-on Business Solutions' (a division of Snap-on Inc.). She has almost 30 years' experience in management, technology and business development including many years in corporate IT and IT management (at the Los Angeles Times and Associated Newspaper Group in London, UK), consulting, program, project and product management, following her earlier career in advertising sales, sales training and sales management. Marianne is an internationally recognized expert in Automotive TREAD compliance, Warranty and Early Warning systems. Currently she serves as chairperson of the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Early Warning Standards work group and as a member of the Executive Board of the recently-formed Institute of Warranty Chain Management (iWCM).
Executive Editor, InfoWorld
Where IT Jobs Are Headed
Saturday, August 23, 2:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Many factors are changing the realities of IT professionals today, including offshoring, greater user self-management, and the emerging shift towards cloud computing. These changes, as well as a general pullback from high IT investments, have a diverse set of effects, with some skills and positions gaining value, and ohters losing value. Galen surveys the forces and the effects on core IT jobs, to help IT professionals guide their careers to the best options.
Galen Gruman is executive editor for news and features at the IT-oriented Web site InfoWorld.com. He has covered technology and business issues for more than 20 years as a writer and editor for IEEE Software, Macworld, CIO, M-Business, Computerworld, and InfoWorld.
Human Resources Career Development Panel #1
Friday, August 22, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
For the past 18 years, Brian has served in various professional and executive level Human Resources positions, primarily in technology and entertainment/media companies (including Microsoft, The Walt Disney Company – Internet Group, ABC Television Network, and Gemstar-TV Guide International) with emphasis on building and leading talent acquisition teams and developing custom recruiting strategies and employment brands. Brian holds a B.S. in Organizational Communication and Development and a Masters in Public Administration, both from Arizona State University.
Agile Coach & CEO of Agile Logic
The Keys to Success with Agile Processes – Lessons Learned and Best Practices
Friday, August 22, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Since their arrival on the scene in the late 1990s, agile processes have gained widespread visibility and interest. The early adopters proved agile can successfully deliver mission-critical projects, and the second wave of adopters have proven agile can indeed scale to handle enterprise-class development. But the successful implementation of agile processes can be challenging, involving the adoption of new practices, adjustments to team structures and even changes to the organization’s approach and culture.
Paul Hodgetts helps teams adopt and improve their agile development processes. With more than 25 years of industry experience, he has served as a coach and mentor for agile teams since 1998. Paul has successfully helped clients including Yahoo!, Microsoft, SAP, Cisco and Kelley Blue Book in applying agile processes to multi-product, multi-team projects in challenging enterprise environments. Paul is a published author and recognized expert in agile development and a Certified Scrum Trainer. He is a frequent and popular presenter at conferences, professional organizations and user groups, and is active on the program committees of industry conferences.
In this session, we’ll explore what exactly makes agile processes work, and what is needed for a successful agile implementation. We’ll show how agile targets important business benefits, such as time-to-market, quality and productivity, and how an agile transition can be effectively managed to deliver those benefits. We’ll tackle the controversial issues with agile, and see where reality crosses the line into hype and misconceptions.
In this session, we’ll explore what exactly makes agile processes work, and what is needed for a successful agile implementation. We’ll show how agile targets important business benefits, such as time-to-market, quality and productivity, and how an agile transition can be effectively managed to deliver those benefits. We’ll tackle the controversial issues with agile, and see where reality crosses the line into hype and misconceptions.
Rich Hoffman, Former President & CIO, Hyundai Information Service North America
Running IT More Like A Business
Friday, August 22, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Many IT organizations are evolving today to be run more like a business. Current surveys show that 80% of the mid-cap and large-cap companies are migrating to an internal shared service organization or completely spinning off IT to a stand alone company. Small companies continue to trend toward outsourcing.
Rich Hoffman will discuss this trend. He will help you identify where your company is in this transformation, and how your environment will likely change over the next few years.
Rich Hoffman will discuss this trend. He will help you identify where your company is in this transformation, and how your environment will likely change over the next few years.
Richard Hoffman’s most recent position was President and CEO of Hyundai Information Service North America (HISNA). HISNA is a limited liability corporation created in March 2005 to provide all IT-related services for Hyundai Motor America, KIA Motor America, and their affiliates in the America’s. Prior to heading up HISNA, Mr. Hoffman was Director of Information Technology for Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Motor Finance Company. He has served in a variety of IT positions, including Global Chief Information Officer for Dole Food, Executive Director of IT for Engine Business Division of Cummins Inc., and Vice President of Information Systems for Yamaha Motor USA. In addition to the creation of HISNA he was strategically involved with the launch of IT shared services at Dole and Cummins, and is an authority on international IT planning. Mr. Hoffman holds a B.S. in Finance and Management Science from California State University, Northridge.
Shella Jones, Staffing Manager
Human Resources Career Development Panel #1
Friday, August 22, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Shella has been in the HR field for the past 14 years. She has a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources from Cal Poly Pomona. She joined Edison in January 2008 as a Recruiter and has moved to a new role most recently as a Staffing Manager.
CIO and Vice President of Operations VPI Pet Insurance
"From Barrier To Enabler – Driving Business Alignment Within I.T.
Friday, August 22, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
In a small but rapidly growing niche insurance business, a virtual monopoly woke up one day to suddenly find itself under significant competitive threat and challenging market forces. However, cumbersome and hard coded systems - combined with monopoly–induced complacency and significant leadership turnover - had left both the I.T. infrastructure and department as barriers to responding to the competitive challenge. In this presentation, we will review the lessons learned in a case study of an I.T. turnaround. We’ll talk about the basic “blocking and tackling”, scaling down critical software development, maintenance, and project disciplines to fit a small to mid market budget, and the criticality of alignment and collaboration with the business.
Jonathan Kass was appointed to the position of chief information officer at VPI Pet Insurance in November of 2005. He became CIO and Vice President of Operations in December, 2006. In his current role, Kass is responsible for developing and implementing the strategic information technology programs designed to enable and support VPI's growth and profitability objectives, as well as for providing oversight over VPI’s customer care, operations, and fulfillment departments. He is also the head of VPI’s Strategic Initiative Office, which provides enterprise program management.
Kass possesses over 20 years of information technology and computer engineering experience. Prior to VPI, he most recently served as senior director of I.T. for Pacificare Behavioral Health (PBH) through a period of significant business and I.T. growth. He began his career in aerospace software engineering and project management at Rockwell International, where he worked on a variety of large scale projects. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from Boston University.
Kass possesses over 20 years of information technology and computer engineering experience. Prior to VPI, he most recently served as senior director of I.T. for Pacificare Behavioral Health (PBH) through a period of significant business and I.T. growth. He began his career in aerospace software engineering and project management at Rockwell International, where he worked on a variety of large scale projects. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from Boston University.
Sharepoint History and Trends
Saturday, August 23, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Portals have been on the scene since the early days of the Internet. Initially, they helped popularize the use of the Internet by aggregating users and information into categorized and easy-to-access models, but as the Internet grow the demands on portals started to change radically. Out of the numerous portal vendors only a few have managed to survive and one of the most prevalent present today is Microsoft's SharePoint in its various forms. The first releases of SharePoint were focused on providing information but as the demands changed the later versions turned more towards intranet solutions along with an ability to extend its functionality. Today, after three major version releases Microsoft Office SharePoint Server is the most capable and widely accepted portal solution with features and functionality that baffle the mind. However, this is not the pinnacle for Microsoft's ambitions for SharePoint. It has declared SharePoint as the 'application platform' on which developers will quickly build web-enabled applications for businesses and customers. Though given Microsoft's track record on delivering on its promises it still remains to be seen when and how this vision will materialize.
Harout Katerjian is an experienced IT specialist serving in roles from Sr. Developer to Chief Architect. In his role as a Chief Architect for a leading software provider in the education industry Harout spearheaded the development of industry game-changing solutions which shifted focus from student data management to Student Lifecycle Management. In addition to his technical expertise he is also experienced in off-shore development center deployment and management as well as creation of methodologies to improve deliverable quality and reduce risks associated with distributed development teams. Some of his architectural experiences include the design of On-demand, Software-as-a-Service enterprise solutions and development of Microsoft Office SharePoint portals and extranets in composite applications. He is also an experienced speaker with presentations at different conferences, including such topics as "MOSS 2007 Application Development" at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference and the author of various white papers on technology and the education industry."
Manager, IT Continuous Improvement, Behr Process Corporation
Implementing a General Computing Controls Self-Testing Program for SOX Compliance
Friday, August 22, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
This session provides an overview of our efforts in building a General Computing Controls (GCC) Self-Testing organization within our IT department and aligning it with our Internal Audit group for SOX compliance. A high-level overview of our GCC controls will be provided. Lessons learned during our self-testing implementation will also be presented. Specifically, we will review the challenges and benefits of using a matrix structure involving part-time IT team members trained as internal IT auditors. Finally, our approach to align our self-testing program with IT Service Management (ITSM) will be reviewed as well.
Dr. Srini Kothandaraman is a seasoned IT professional with over 12 years of systems implementation experience with a special focus on ERP systems. He currently focuses on IT controls and IT service management areas. At Behr Process Corporation, he plays the dual role of IT Continuous Improvement Manager responsible for the ITIL Implementation road map and IT Internal Controls Manager with responsibility for the General Computing Controls Self-Testing Program. He is a certified ITIL practitioner in both Support & Restore (IPSR) and Release & Control (IPRC) clusters and has passed the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) examination. His areas of interest include implementing COBIT and ITIL frameworks in small to mid-size IT organizations. He is a member of ISACA, itSMF and PMI.
Vice President Information Technology Group, The Capital Group Companies
The Financial Analysis of IT Projects: Issues, Challenges, Alternative Approaches
Saturday, August 23, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Introduce the challenges involved in demonstrating the true business value of the business value of IT investments, given that only truly innovative investments will have an impact on the value of the firm. Discuss the implications and approaches for the management of IT projects portfolios. Explore traditional as well as emerging approaches for the valuation of IT projects, including considerations and tradeoffs in the use of alternative financial analysis techniques.
John Lafare is a vice president of the Information Technology Group and Director of Investment Management Systems for the Capital Group Companies in Los Angeles, California. He previously had responsibilities for technology directions, architecture and project management. Prior to joining the Capital Group Companies in 1989, John was a vice president of the Advanced Technology Group of Security Pacific Bank in Los Angeles. John has accumulated a total of 35 years of IT experience. John holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Finance from California State University at Northridge, an M.B.A. in Finance and Marketing from the University of California at Los Angeles, an Advanced Executive M.B.A. from Claremont Graduate University’s Drucker Center and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.
Executive Coach and President, Nadisa Associates
Attitudes, Choices and Self-Talk
Saturday, August 23, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Can you say no to your team without guilt when faced with a tough decision? Are you navigating the choppy waters of workplace politics? Maybe it’s time to reflect on the following: What are the top 10 values that guide your life and career? What 3 values are you least willing to give up? What steps can you take right now to honor those values? In this enlightening talk, Betty explains what factors cause you to tolerate a job you don’t like and shows how to use your values to determine what job is best for you. You’ll gain valuable time with an expert and the know-how to co-create priorities for your future.
Betty LaMarr, international speaker and author is President of Nadisa Associates an executive coaching and consulting business. Betty’s many years in business are distinguished by significant accomplishments in a wide range of senior positions. She has served as the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for a South African telecommunications company, Executive Vice President of an Orange County IT Consulting firm, Global Alliance Executive for a Boston-based technology integration firm and Director of Business Development for a worldwide diversity consulting firm.
Principal CIO Services CUSTOMatrix Inc.
Marketing IT to Senior Management – Raising Managements IT IQ
Saturday, August 23, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Many executives struggle with understanding the value that IT brings to the enterprise and how to measure the effectiveness of their investments into technology related projects. If you are managing the IT function within your organization learn more about how you can more effectively communicate the value that IT brings to the table and how technology can be leveraged to accomplish the organizations goals and objectives.
Bruce has over 30 years of experience in the Information Technology arena as both a consultant to such firms as Lilly, Amylin, Elan, and as an employee with SAIC, EDS, IBM, and Pfizer. His experience ranges from junior programmer to CIO and he has spent a majority of his career working with management teams turning their strategic visions into the projects and programs necessary to realize those goals. His most recent accomplishments include managing a major portion of the integration efforts for Pfizer’s acquisition of Warner Lambert, completing a divestiture from Elan Pharmaceuticals, and completing the first 5 year IT strategic plan for Isis Pharmaceuticals.
Founder CleanTech Future Group
It’s Not Easy Being Green, Building competitive advantage by turning green to gold
Friday, August 22, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
IT can propel a company toward a new type of competitive advantage. The most progressive companies are re alizing that going green isn’t merely altruistic; environmental initiatives have strategic import and financial merit on their own. Being Green can lead to enhanced profitability, reduced risk, improved productivity, enhanced brand and a better ability to attract and retain skilled workers. Green has also created rapidly growing new markets for sustainable products and services. Green, in other words, can lead to a new type of competitive advantage, especially for the companies that act to realize benefits now. At the conclusion of this session, you will be able to identify at least three areas of opportunity in your organization.
Cathy Moran is passionate about innovation. She is a founder and principal of CleanTech Future Group, a consulting organization that helps firms integrate sustainability and green practices into business strategies. Cathy has over 20 years of experience in high tech, including ten years with Intel. There, she was a senio r manager responsible for accelerating global market adoption of emerging technologies. She engaged some of the world’s largest companies, including Procter & Gamble, BP and IBM, in creating strategic advantage by leveraging innovation to deliver transformational new industry solutions. Cathy is a course developer and instructor in sustainability with UC San Diego Extension and speaks frequently on the topic. She holds an MBA from The Anderson School at the University of California, Los Angeles.
President & CEO USourceIT.com
Algorithmic Versus Heuristic Project Management.
Friday, August 22, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Subbu Murthy is an innovative and hands-on C-Level Executive, with over 25 years of diverse work experience. He has established IT initiatives aligned with business objectives and implemented technology and business processes that provide true competitive advantage. As a CIO, he was involved in general and technical management, marketing, strategic/tactical planning, business/product development, operations management and Fortune 500 contract/joint venture negotiations. Dr. Murthy has helped private equity firms acquire small to medium sized businesses by providing an in-depth assessment of business processes and technology.
Dr. Murthy has consistently innovated, engineered, developed and marketed technology that provides true value to business. Backed by strong academic credentials, 15 years C-level executive and 10 years application development experience, he has produced successful high quality software applications and products that span the supply side, ERP and customer facing applications built on data warehouses, EAI and analytics.
Dr. Murthy has consistently innovated, engineered, developed and marketed technology that provides true value to business. Backed by strong academic credentials, 15 years C-level executive and 10 years application development experience, he has produced successful high quality software applications and products that span the supply side, ERP and customer facing applications built on data warehouses, EAI and analytics.
IT Recruitment Manager Sony Pictures Entertainment
HR Gatekeeper Panel #2
Friday, August 22, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Damon Nicholls has worked in the IT staffing industry in Los Angeles for 9 years in both agency recruiting and on-site vendor management services roles. For 6 years, he worked as a Sr Technical Recruiter in a national staffing organization with a broad range of clients in Los Angeles. He has staffed IT positions ranging from Helpdesk Support, Software Engineers to Project Manager and IT Directors. Staffing IT professionals in automotive, entertainment and financial industries. For the last 3 years, Damon has worked as the IT Recruitment Manager, overseeing all IT contract and contract to hire positions at Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Project Manager, PMP DIRECTV
Project Management Panel #3
Saturday, August 23, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
As a Project Manger with 10+ years experience working with companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 I have gained experience in defining project management processes and procedures, as well as other aspects of product delivery such as procurement and customer account management. I have led diverse and geographically dispersed teams to successfully deliver manufactured goods, software applications and major infrastructure deployments.
Director of Technology and Education Services, Quality Assurance Institute
Software Security, Hackers and Testing (How Vulnerable is Your Software?)
Friday, August 22, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Tim Pelland is the Director of Technology and Education Services at the Quality Assurance Institute in Orlando, FL. He has over 28 years in the telecommunications and computer industry. Tim has also worked as a Web developer and tester of various Web based products.
Tim has worked closely with the development of Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) applications for various companies including Sprint and AT&T. Tim also has over 12 years of professional IT experience ranging from desktop support to network administration. Tim has worked in various capacities within the IT industry including being an certified as a Comp-TIA A-plus Certified PC Technician, Certified Software Tester (CSTE), Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), and a Certified Microsoft Office User Specialist.
Tim has been instrumental in setting up and conducting CSTE and CSQA Exam Prep Webinars and he teaches various QAI seminars and programs, acts as a consultant on quality and testing matters, and presents at QAI conferences. He also teaches testing courses for St. Petersburg College in Florida.
Tim has spoken at quality and testing conferences here in the United States but also in Canada, Korea, China and Russia.
Tim has worked closely with the development of Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) applications for various companies including Sprint and AT&T. Tim also has over 12 years of professional IT experience ranging from desktop support to network administration. Tim has worked in various capacities within the IT industry including being an certified as a Comp-TIA A-plus Certified PC Technician, Certified Software Tester (CSTE), Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), and a Certified Microsoft Office User Specialist.
Tim has been instrumental in setting up and conducting CSTE and CSQA Exam Prep Webinars and he teaches various QAI seminars and programs, acts as a consultant on quality and testing matters, and presents at QAI conferences. He also teaches testing courses for St. Petersburg College in Florida.
Tim has spoken at quality and testing conferences here in the United States but also in Canada, Korea, China and Russia.
Technical Solutions Manager, iSpace Inc.
Leading Your Team to the Performing Stage
Saturday, August 23, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
With a thirty-plus year career Robert Perrine has seen the world of IT from the inside as a programmer, database administrator, manager, IT Director, teacher, project manager and head of a PMO. Robert is a Project Management Professional (PMP), an ITIL Service Master (ITIL-SM), a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Robert’s goal is to combine the role of visionary, strategist, change-agent and process-proponent while managing each initiative through metrics.
President of the Los Angeles Chapter of The California Association of Mortgage Brokers
Personal Development
Friday, August 22, 3:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Deborah is President of the Los Angeles Chapter of The California Association of Mortgage Brokers, and Legislative Chair for two years prior, Deborah Peters has successfully lobbied US Congress, is an expert trainer in Leadership/Management Skills, Corporate Culture, Personal Growth and International Negotiations. Prior to the conclusion of the Panama Canal treaty between the United States and Panama, Deborah facilitated a trade agreement between Canada and Panama.
Founder of Neuro Engineering Institute, an Institute for Higher Learning, NEI offers; Neuro Linguistic Programming Certification Training Programs, Organizational Change Processes for Corporations, The NEI Academy for executive leadership of corporate operations, and International Negotiations for B2B and B2Goverment and Gov2Gov.
Founder of Neuro Engineering Institute, an Institute for Higher Learning, NEI offers; Neuro Linguistic Programming Certification Training Programs, Organizational Change Processes for Corporations, The NEI Academy for executive leadership of corporate operations, and International Negotiations for B2B and B2Goverment and Gov2Gov.
Consultant, Leverage Point
Reducing Project Risk Through Test Automation
Saturday, August 23, 3:30 AM – 4:30 PM
A properly designed and developed test automation effort can be an effective method for reducing project risks associated with schedule, cost, quality and communication. But it can be a challenge to achieve these goals without increasing the complexity of the testing effort to an unacceptable level. This presentation will focus on ten automation techniques that have been proven to work in the real world to reduce project risk as well as accelerate schedules, improve quality and increase communication effectiveness. Among others, specific techniques will be discussed that can be used to decrease test case creation time, simplify the testing of complex business logic, ease the burden of test data management, move automated test case creation earlier into the project lifecycle and provide enhanced visibility to all project stakeholders into the status of the testing effort.
In his role as a Test Automation Manager for Leverage Point Corporation, Chris Petrov is responsible for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of test automation solutions for a variety of clients. His almost 20 years of software development experience include roles as a software engineer, quality assurance engineer, test automation lead and quality assurance manager in a variety of systems development disciplines and experience with test automation tools from virtually every major vendor. His experience spans numerous software development methodologies and test automation approaches. Chris is an accomplished presenter, responsible for presenting his automation vision and solutions to clients and internal customers on a regular basis. Chris holds a PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute.
Can ERP Survive in an SOA World?
Saturday, August 23, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sr. Project Manager, ESRI Inc.
Business Analysts and Project Managers: Practical Insights for Successful Partnership
Friday, August 22, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hasnain Rizvi is currently managing project portfolios for ESRI, Inc, a leading global software solutions provider. Hasnain is an Adjunct Faculty member for California University of Technology, Aspen University and other institutions globally. Prior to ESRI, he spent several years in the insurance technology space catering to leading insurance carriers.
Hasnain has successfully delivered and continues to conduct Project Management training for clients through his consulting firm GlocalPM™. Hasnain is on the Board of PMI California Inland Empire Chapter.
Hasnain has successfully delivered and continues to conduct Project Management training for clients through his consulting firm GlocalPM™. Hasnain is on the Board of PMI California Inland Empire Chapter.
Business Analysts and Project Managers provide a structured and organized way to achieve success. How do the roles of PMs and BAs overlap and how do we manage potential conflicts should their roles intersect? This interactive session will introduce participants to specific practical insights and techniques that can be applied to leverage the strengths of both Business Analysts and Project Managers to manage effective teams and achieve success.
Project Manager, SCE - VP Programs, PMI CIE
"Advanced Multitasking" Do more, work less, be happy.
Friday, August 22, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Multitasking seems to be one of required skill sets in today’s high-powered workforce. As a matter of fact, it seems that if you’re not multitasking, there must be something wrong with you - you’re not perceived as a high achiever.
In his presentation, Mike will discuss multitasking, how it really works, what it can do “for” you, what it can do “to” you, research about it, methods and tools to improve task performance, and measurements for “advanced” multitasking. He will show you how multitasking can be leveraged by your three brains (yes, three) to maximize your output while working fewer hours, with less anxiety, and having more fun.
This is powerful material, so get ready to explode onto your work scene – the next day! Can you handle even more success?
Free laminated "Quick Reference" wallet cards will be available to all attendees as well as business card CDs containing the presentation, reference materials, and multitasking power tools. A drawing will be held at the end for free books and time-saving, thumb drives.
In his presentation, Mike will discuss multitasking, how it really works, what it can do “for” you, what it can do “to” you, research about it, methods and tools to improve task performance, and measurements for “advanced” multitasking. He will show you how multitasking can be leveraged by your three brains (yes, three) to maximize your output while working fewer hours, with less anxiety, and having more fun.
This is powerful material, so get ready to explode onto your work scene – the next day! Can you handle even more success?
Free laminated "Quick Reference" wallet cards will be available to all attendees as well as business card CDs containing the presentation, reference materials, and multitasking power tools. A drawing will be held at the end for free books and time-saving, thumb drives.
Mike is a Project Manager for Southern California Edison in Irvine, California, VP Programs for the Project Management Institute’s California Inland Empire Chapter (PMICIE), and VP Programs for the Society for Technical Communication’s Inland Empire Chapter (IESTC). He is also senior technical writer, having written over 120 books, manuals, and technical publications.
Throughout his career, Mike has taught and trained on many subjects at the university, college, and industry levels. He is a regular dinner speaker at both STC and PMI and will be presenting Advanced Multitasking in August at the 2008 ILCEP Conference at San Diego's Naval Weapons Center and PMI's Los Angeles Chapter. Other recent presentations include Minimalist Writing Techniques, Excel Tips and Tricks, and Visio Tips and Tricks. Mike attended UCLA majoring in Chemistry and has professional certifications in Technical Writing, Project Management, Satellite Technology, and Business Administration.
Throughout his career, Mike has taught and trained on many subjects at the university, college, and industry levels. He is a regular dinner speaker at both STC and PMI and will be presenting Advanced Multitasking in August at the 2008 ILCEP Conference at San Diego's Naval Weapons Center and PMI's Los Angeles Chapter. Other recent presentations include Minimalist Writing Techniques, Excel Tips and Tricks, and Visio Tips and Tricks. Mike attended UCLA majoring in Chemistry and has professional certifications in Technical Writing, Project Management, Satellite Technology, and Business Administration.
Queen of iSpace
HR Gatekeeper Panel #2
Friday, August 22, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Carole Schlocker currently reigns as the Queen of iSpace. Her previous positions include Princess of Metro Information Services and Sr. Peddler at D.P Specialists. Prior to this she was actually somewhat technical-as Manager of West Coast Technical Support for Candle Corporation. Realizing that she could only bluff her way so much technically, she moved into sales. She has been in the IT Staffing and Solutions business for over 20 years. Never seen dressed uncoordinated she believes in building solid clients based on their proximity to Loehmann’s. Carole firmly believes in building strong relationships and selling on value, humor, trust and ethics.
Carole is currently on the Board of the Westside Center of Independent Living and The National Association of Computer Consultant Business’. She is also a long time member of the UCLA I.S. Associates and has served on their board. She was the Co-Director of the Los Angeles Chapter of Women in Technology and helped to build the chapter from the ground up. Carole holds a Bachelors Degree in Social Work from Temple University. She strongly believes that she is practicing social work every day in the IT staffing business. Her future aspirations include a position with Empress in the title.
Carole is currently on the Board of the Westside Center of Independent Living and The National Association of Computer Consultant Business’. She is also a long time member of the UCLA I.S. Associates and has served on their board. She was the Co-Director of the Los Angeles Chapter of Women in Technology and helped to build the chapter from the ground up. Carole holds a Bachelors Degree in Social Work from Temple University. She strongly believes that she is practicing social work every day in the IT staffing business. Her future aspirations include a position with Empress in the title.
VP/GM Chief Technology Office, Unisys Corp.
Driving Innovation By Modernizing IT Systems
Friday, August 22, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Ali Shadman is VP/GM in Unisys Chief Technology Office where he drives the formulation and adoption of cross-corporate initiatives in areas of modernization of IT and Unisys 3D Blueprinting. A well known international speaker, Ali also regularly represents Unisys technology competencies to various external and internal audiences.
Before his current role, Ali was the VP and Chief Technology Officer of Unisys Systems & Technology division focusing on Real Time Infrastructures and Open Source/Linux technologies.
Ali has over 24 years of deep experience covering a broad spectrum of computing covering large systems development, Internet-centric computing and model-driven architectures in a variety of capacities including strategy, marketing, and business development.
In addition to helping leading companies such as Microsoft realize their vision of delivering unique products and services to their enterprise clients, Ali has also founded three companies in areas of database development, business transaction engines and model-based application development. He remains active in helping early stage companies and is a member of the advisory board for University of California, Irvine’s Donald Bren School of Information and Computing Sciences.
Ali studied Operations Research at London Metropolitan University graduate school after receiving a Double Major with Honors in Mathematics and Computer Sciences at the University of Essex, England.
Before his current role, Ali was the VP and Chief Technology Officer of Unisys Systems & Technology division focusing on Real Time Infrastructures and Open Source/Linux technologies.
Ali has over 24 years of deep experience covering a broad spectrum of computing covering large systems development, Internet-centric computing and model-driven architectures in a variety of capacities including strategy, marketing, and business development.
In addition to helping leading companies such as Microsoft realize their vision of delivering unique products and services to their enterprise clients, Ali has also founded three companies in areas of database development, business transaction engines and model-based application development. He remains active in helping early stage companies and is a member of the advisory board for University of California, Irvine’s Donald Bren School of Information and Computing Sciences.
Ali studied Operations Research at London Metropolitan University graduate school after receiving a Double Major with Honors in Mathematics and Computer Sciences at the University of Essex, England.
According to Gartner, IT management teams must place modernizing strategic planning at the core of their 2008 objectives and immediately apply this capability to IT modernization efforts. With the increasing pressures to innovate to stay competitive, the combination creates both an opportunity and a significant challenge for IT organizations to effectively navigate a complex set of requirements. Ali Shadman is a key architect of the Unisys modernization strategy and he will give an executive snapshot of the state of the industry .
Staffing Manager with Southern California Edison
HR Gatekeeper Panel #2
Friday, August 22, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Natalie manages the Analyst team, Administrative position recruiting, Posting Coordination, and the recruitment teams with responsibility for our Corporate Center and Information Technology organizations. In addition, Natalie is responsible for Executive recruiting and on boarding. Natalie has over thirteen years of Human Resources experience. Prior to working at Southern California Edison, Natalie worked at Bank of America, Los Angeles Times and the State of California. Natalie possesses a certification in Human Resources from the Society for Human Resource Management.
Practice Director Paul Trompeter LLC
What's Gone Wrong With Agile?
Saturday, August 23, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Paul has twenty-five years of experience in the computer industry in roles as a technical contribution and management in software development, program management, software quality=2 0assurance and testing, and professional services. Paul has worked for Litton Mellonics, Motorola, Compaq (formerly Tandem Computers), Network Appliance, Software Development Technologies, and WellPoint (now Anthem), in the domains of satellite and data communications, highly-reliable computing, e-Commerce, and web servers. He has successfully led efforts for PM Model and SDLC development, test automation, audit and process improvement, and review/inspection implementation, at several companies. Paul earned a doctorate in Organization Change from Pepperdine University, and holds a Master’s degree in Technology Management from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from San Jose State University.
Principal, Urgo & Associates
What Management Professionals Should Know About Policies & Procedures Communication
Saturday, August 23, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Do your project or organizational policies and procedures (P&P) poop out at parties? Are you still reading and writing P&P in paragraphs with academic outlines accessible in dusty binders or in pdfs? In this highly interactive, engaging and humorous presentation, filled with resources, anecdotes, and examples of P&P, you will learn…
• what's causing project managers to use P&P for just-in-time learning and improved performance
• a model framework for understanding P&P communication in organizations and managing projects
• the difference between traditional and performance-based approaches, styles, and formats for P&P
• three levels of impact that your P&P communication can have on transforming organizational, project, and individual performance
• myths, benefits, trends, resources, and tips for effective P&P communication
• what's causing project managers to use P&P for just-in-time learning and improved performance
• a model framework for understanding P&P communication in organizations and managing projects
• the difference between traditional and performance-based approaches, styles, and formats for P&P
• three levels of impact that your P&P communication can have on transforming organizational, project, and individual performance
• myths, benefits, trends, resources, and tips for effective P&P communication
Raymond E. Urgo is an internationally recognized expert, consultant, and educator on the development, communication, and management of policies and procedures (P&P) systems and information in organizations. For his international leadership in P&P, he holds the honorary rank of fellow in the Society for Technical Communication. He founded the world’s largest group of P&P specialists. For UCLA Extension, he designed and delivers the world’s first Web-based continuing education course on P&P. As principal of Urgo & Associates, he provides policies and procedures consulting services to organizational leaders, and coaching and mentoring services to professionals.
Client Services Manager eWork/TOYOTA
HR Gatekeeper Panel #2
Friday, August 22, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Jerrod Warrington has worked in the IT staffing industry in Los Angeles for 8 years in both recruiting and vendor management services roles. For 6 years, he worked as a lead applications recruiter for a national staffing organization with a broad range of clients in Southern California. He has staffed positions with major corporations with an emphasis on automotive, entertainment and financial industries. For the last year and a half, Jerrod has worked as an IT Sourcing Consultant and Client Services Manager overseeing an IT contingent worker program on site with eWork's client, Toyota Motor Sales.
A Brief Introduction to SCRUM
Friday, August 22, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
There are a number of methodologies that support the Agile approach to software development but SCRUM has recently received a great deal of interest by companies and the media. SCRUM has been used successfully by Fortune 500 and small companies alike to manage small projects with only a handful of team members and major projects with many hundreds of members. This presentation will provide an introduction to the methodology including a discussion of the fundamentals related to the lifecycle, team roles, project management, requirements, development, testing, and estimation. It will also include a discussion of the benefits and risks of the methodology.
Craig D. Wilson is an Information Technology management consultant who assists organizations in more effectively managing people, projects, and processes. Before establishing his consulting practice, he spent more than a dozen years at senior and executive level IT management positions in a broad variety of industries including banking, entertainment, health care, and relocation services. As a consultant, he has also served clients in the insurance and financial services industries.
As a project manager and PMO Director, Craig has been responsible for hundreds of projects managing teams that range in size from a half dozen members to well over 100. These projects have involved custom software development, commercial package integration, infrastructure design and deployment, data telecommunications, operations, and production services.
Craig can provide a broad background in project, process, and staff management experience to help with IT management, project, and organizational challenges. For more background information and detail on services, please see the Matincor, Inc. web site: www.matincor.com.
As a project manager and PMO Director, Craig has been responsible for hundreds of projects managing teams that range in size from a half dozen members to well over 100. These projects have involved custom software development, commercial package integration, infrastructure design and deployment, data telecommunications, operations, and production services.
Craig can provide a broad background in project, process, and staff management experience to help with IT management, project, and organizational challenges. For more background information and detail on services, please see the Matincor, Inc. web site: www.matincor.com.
Lois Zells & Associates, Inc.
Is “Agile QA” an Oxymoron?
Friday, August 22, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Lois Zells is an international author, lecturer, and business consultant in product engineering, specializing in project total quality management, project management, software engineering, and development methodologies and techniques. She has authored the best seller, Managing Software Projects, and contributed to "Total Quality Management for Software," published by Van Nostrand Reinhold and both editions of "The Program and Project Management Handbook," published by AMA. Her most popular courses are “Successful Project Management,” “Managing Emerging Technology Projects,” “Applying Quality Initiatives in Software Engineering,” “Effective Strategic Systems Planning” and “Using Business Value Deployment for High-tech Product Development.” She has served on the project management committee for the revision of ISO 9000-3; and was selected as a 1993 Woman of the Year by the Project Management Institute. She is also the co-honoree of PMI’s Wilson/Zells Scholarship for IS Studies. Because of her widely-recognized expertise in project management, Ms. Zells frequently serves as an expert witness in project failure litigations. Ms. Zells graduated Summa Cum Laude in Data Processing Management from the University of Baltimore and did her masters studies in Computer Sciences at Johns Hopkins University.
Panels
To Capture the Summit You Need an Experienced Guide (aka Project Manager)
Saturday, August 23, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
A panel of Senior Managers from some of Southern California’s leading companies share their experience in bringing projects to successful conclusions. They will discuss the full life cycle of project management and allow us a peek into their toolkits for managing expectations, people and budgets. They will share their methodologies and strategies in dealing with scope creep, staffing challenges, scheduling and coordination issues and other snafus that projects face.
Sue Fountain, Manager Application Systems LA Times
Rebecca Pate, Project Manager PMP, DirecTV
Ken De Souza, Vice President, Trust Company of the West
Introduction: Carole Schlocker
Rebecca Pate, Project Manager PMP, DirecTV
Ken De Souza, Vice President, Trust Company of the West
Introduction: Carole Schlocker
Why Don't I Ever Hear Back???
Friday, August 22, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
A panel of Gatekeepers at some of the leading companies of S. California tell you what happens once you hit the send key. What are they looking for as they read your resume? What impressions are you making ever before the contact you? What are the keys to a successful phone and in-person interview? Come and hear the insiders track and learn some secrets that these gatekeepers will share so that your resume is successfully read and you interview and get the job.
Carole Schlocker - Moderator, Queen of iSpace
Natalie Smith, Southern California Edison
Jarrod Werrington, Client Services Manager eWork/TOYOTA
Google Representative
Introduction: Carole Schlocker
Natalie Smith, Southern California Edison
Jarrod Werrington, Client Services Manager eWork/TOYOTA
Google Representative
Introduction: Carole Schlocker
Friday, August 22, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
You love your job, it’s a great company and you want to make a home. How do you grow your career? Hear several Senior Human Resource Executives give their insight on how best to make your way to the destination you want in your company. Learn how to navigate the corporate landscape to best insure you manage your career for maximum success.
Anita Goswami - Moderator, Sr. Manager of IT Projects and Operations St. Jude Medical
Shella Jones, Staffing Manager Southern California Edison
Jennifer Farrelly, Director of Human Resources Good Eats Grocer, Inc.
Brian Harmsen, Former Vice President, Talent Acquisition for Gemstar-TV Guide International
Introduction: Carole Schlocker
Shella Jones, Staffing Manager Southern California Edison
Jennifer Farrelly, Director of Human Resources Good Eats Grocer, Inc.
Brian Harmsen, Former Vice President, Talent Acquisition for Gemstar-TV Guide International
Introduction: Carole Schlocker
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