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iOpener 2024 – Innovations in Data

August 14, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm CDT

i.c.stars |* Milwaukee iOpener

Innovations in Data

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The Wisconsin Club

Program begins at 12 Noon with Lunch Served and Cocktail Reception following event until 6PM

Your All Inclusive Pass Includes:

  • *Lunch
  • *Keynote & Panel speakers
  • *Two interactive table discussions facilitated by our VIP table hosts
  • *Two networking breaks
  • *Cocktail Networking Reception with hors ‘d’oeuvre
  • *Visibility both at the event and on the i.c.stars websites/social media platforms
  • *Seeing firsthand the impact that this program is having on our interns lives and within our local technology community
  • *Please email dvega@icstars.org if you have any dietary restrictions after you register

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Dr. Victor Amaya is a dedicated leader at the helm of Data You Can Use serving as the President & Executive Director, driving strategies and operations to make a positive impact on the community’s well-being with the goal of democratizing data. With a rich background as an experienced educator, instructional coach, and school leader, he has always been driven by the pursuit of success measures and impactful outcomes. Prior to his role at Data You Can Use, Dr. Amaya held key positions, including leading the Impact Department as the Managing Director and serving as the Interim Executive Director at City Year Milwaukee, the local arm of a prominent national education non-profit.

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Shane Arnold is the Global Director of Data Platform Engineering at GE Healthcare. Shane leads the infrastructure engineering team behind GE HealthCare’s global data platform, the backbone for their machine learning, data science, and AI initiatives. Originally from Milwaukee and recognized by the Milwaukee Business Journal as one of their “40 Under 40,” Shane brings a wealth of experience honed at top companies like Johnson Controls, Northwestern Mutual, and BMO.

Beyond technical expertise, Shane’s passion lies in giving back. He has a proven track record in mentorship, volunteerism, and community development. This dedication extends to his work connecting people from underrepresented communities with resources, guidance, and opportunities. He currently serves on the boards of Mentor Greater Milwaukee and All-In Milwaukee and holds a position on the Commission of Equity and Inclusion for the City of Wauwatosa.

Shane received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Kansas as well as a bachelor’s in information science and technology from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.

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Ayrton Bryan supports the globe as a professional and champion for greater environmental accountability. As a Senior Manager for Sustainability at Avery Dennison, he leads efforts to integrate sustainability across the company’s value chain. His work supports connecting the physical and digital to create a healthier planet. In 2023, he was named to the Milwaukee Business Journal 40 under 40 and the Harvard Business School Young American Leader Program.

Bryan is passionate around community impact and empowerment. He continually works to create opportunities for workforce development and environmental impact reduction. He is also active in several nonprofits focusing on diversifying small businesses and representation in the outdoors. Prior to joining Avery Dennison, he has worked in sustainability defining cradle to grave carbon impacts and in environmental health and safety manager at global companies focused on employee safety and well-being & environmental reporting.

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David Hotchkiss is a 31-year veteran of healthcare and higher education, having held diverse roles in health insurance, hospitals, and academic medical centers. Currently, he serves as MCW’s Vice President and Chief Information Officer.

Since joining MCW in October 2012, David has transformed MCW’s Information Services department from primarily an administrative support service to an enterprise-wide technology partner. This transformation included the creation of MCW’s first formal information security practice. He also led a service expansion into the education, community engagement, and research missions, establishing a multi-million-dollar computational center to retain and enrich MCW’s discovery capabilities. He serves as an ambassador and advocate for those within the clinical mission. David led a successful and rapid remote technology transition for MCW’s students, faculty, and staff in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, he’s leading the implementation of Workday’s HCM, Financials, and Payroll solution to replace a nearly twenty-year-old existing on-prem ERP system.

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Todd McLees is Founder of HumanSkills.AI, dedicated to helping millions flourish in the AI Economy. A recognized thought leader in Generative AI’s impact on people, work, and learning, Todd’s frameworks on AI Agility, Human-AI Mindsets, and Human Skills for the AI Economy are pivotal in driving transformation across diverse industries and academic institutions. Todd offers a global audience forward-thinking perspectives on building human skills for the AI economy. He is committed to helping people develop healthy habits and sustainable practices when using AI tools, while cultivating high-cognitive and socio-emotional skills to ensure we can excel in the work machines are less likely to do. He serves on several boards in Industry, and the advisory board of CAEL, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning and is a founding member of and chair of the AI Taskforce for Wisconsin’s Higher Education Regional Alliance. He was recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Voice on Artificial Intelligence in 2023 and 2024 and is a contributor to the Harvard Business Review.

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David Cagigal is currently serving as a CXO Advisor for Zscaler as well as a Board Member for the Wisconsin Cyber Threat Response Alliance (WICTRA). He is also advising other organizations regarding cyber security challenges and opportunities in building and sustaining cyber defenses focused on Zero Trust Principles. David Cagigal was appointed CIO for the State of Wisconsin in November 2012.  While as the State CIO, he collaborated with more than 30 Agency CIOs to implement an enterprise ERP (Oracle – Peoplesoft), consolidate all agency data centers into a single enterprise data center as well as improve broadband connectivity throughout the state to more than 760 state offices, local government, 425 K-12 School Districts, 350 libraries and influencing providers to connect the citizens of Wisconsin. David was also instrumental in improving cyber defenses in state and local government. He worked extensively with the Wisconsin National Guard, National Governor’s Association (NGA) and the Department of Homeland Security – CISA to protect 16 Critical Infrastructure/Key Resource Sectors. He also initiated the formation of Wisconsin’s Cyber Response Teams to address cyber threats and attacks. 

Our VIP Table Host List (Check back often as the list keeps growing)

  • *Yusuf Abu-Hatoum, CIO, Palermo Pizza
  • *Dr. Victor Amaya, President & Executive Director, Data You Can Use
  • *Shane Arnold, Global Director of Data Platform Engineering, GE Healthcare
  • *Genaro Baez, Director – HR Operations, Milwaukee County
  • *Jaci Bobo, CIO, Milwaukee County
  • *Prathit Bondre, Senior Solution Architect, AWS
  • *Gary Branger, Executive Director IT, Hydrite
  • *Jim Bremenkamp, VP, IT Revenue Cycle & Business Apps, Froedtert Health
  • *Ayrton Bryan, Senior Manager, Sustainability, Avery Dennison
  • *David Cagigal, CIO,
  • *Bill Caraher, CIO, von Briesen & Roper
  • *Claudio D’Agostino, CIO, CentroMotion
  • *Antony D’Cruz, CIO, HSA Bank
  • *Lena DeLaet, Director, Sales & Summerfest Tech, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
  • *Tiffany Dillon, VP-IT Infrastructure & Operations, Landmark Credit Union
  • *Wendy Dole, Director of Engineering, Technology, Products & Engineering, Direct Supply
  • *Stephen Ford, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, Rockwell Automation
  • *Adam Furger, Sr. Director, Information Security, Footlocker
  • *Ken Garfinkel, CIO, Broan NuTone
  • *Joe Herington, CIDO, Charter Manufacturing
  • *Sam Hilgendorf, CIO, Fox World Travel
  • *James Hischke, Director of IT, Corporate Functions, Clarios
  • *Kerrie Hoffman, CEO/CIO, Get Digital Velocity
  • *David Hotchkiss, CIO, Medical College of Wisconsin
  • *Derek Hyde, Vice President – Information Technology, Milwaukee Brewers
  • *Rashi Khosla, CEO, Mars
  • *Alexa Lopez, Sr. Software Engineer, Accenture
  • *Dale Mittelstaedt, Chief Technology Officer, Novus Home Mortgage
  • *Molly Mulroy, Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer, WEC Energy Group
  • *Keith Murphy, IT Director Applications, Milwaukee County
  • *Mike Nichols, Senior IT Manager, Quad Graphics
  • *Cheryl Nowak, Director Enterprise Services IT/PMO/DM, PFES
  • *Barron Penner, Director Business Intelligence & Analytics, Charter Manufacturing
  • *Julie Ragland, CIO
  • *Kusum Rawat Verma, Chief Technology Officer, GE Healthcare
  • *Banu Santebennur, Director, Clinical and Research Systems and Strategy, Versiti
  • *Cynthia Sterner, Talent Attraction & Programs Manager, Associated Bank
  • *Karl Tatum Jr., Assistant Vice President, Morgan Stanley
  • *Aaron Towns, VP Commercial Banking, BMO
  • *Jonah Turner, Head of Technology Innovation, Molson Coors Beverage Company

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Sponsorship Opportunities:

Sponsorship opportunities range from $2000 to $10,000 and provide a variety of benefits.

Email sales@icstars.org for more information about sponsorship opportunities.

Thank you to our iOpener ’24 Event Sponsors!

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