SPEAKERS AT THE ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE – STRATEGIES
THAT ENABLE TECHNOLOGY TRENDS CONFERENCE – NOVEMBER 21, 2024
John Barnett, Enterprise Architect, Large Enterprise Company
John Barnett is a seasoned IT professional with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, including more than a decade spent in Enterprise Architecture. Focused on driving business and digital transformation initiatives within large organizations such as Walgreens Boots Alliance, Health Care Service Corporation, and Motorola Mobility, his expertise lies in bridging the gap between business and technology strategy, ensuring alignment to maximize the value of IT investments. Currently, John is a member of the Enterprise Architecture team at the holding company of a major food and beverage production and distribution organization. John is a proud Saluki having received his BA in Computer Science from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
Sugato Bose, Senior Director, IT Architecture, Medline Industries
Bio coming soon!
Christopher Coats, Sr. Enterprise Architect, NORC at the University of Chicago
Bio coming soon!
Logan Chung, Global Solutions Architect, Equinix
Over 20+ years in IT. Solutions architect at Equinix for 5 years – work closely with clients to develop hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, optimize network performance, and ensure secure, scalable ecosystems. Cover strategic Midwest based customers in financials, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, etc. Assist with HPC and AI deployments in Equinix.
Tom de Ridder, Product Manager, ValueBlue
Tom has a deep knowledge of a variety of IT related subjects like networking, administration, software development, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, Business Intelligence, databases, data management, deployment, security, integration and Enterprise Architecture. He knows what, when and where while advising customers on envisioning, implementing and practicing IT architecture. Tom can connect technical and functional needs within the realm of IT Service Management and beyond.
Rajitha Gangishetty, Sr. Manager, Solutions Architect, Hilton
Rajitha brings over two decades of experience spanning various industries in the IT sector. She leverages Enterprise architecture principles to help companies design and implement scalable solutions that align with their strategic objectives and operational requirements. Her passion lies in providing data-driven insights and solutions that facilitate better decision-making and enhance user experience.
Shaye Robeson, Sr. Director of Enterprise Architecture, US Cellular
Shaye Robeson currently serves as Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture for UScellular, the fourth-largest wireless carrier in the United States. Responsible for designing the company’s enterprise-technology investment strategies, Shaye leads a team of Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, and Infrastructure Architects who implement traditional and digital solutions providing CRM, billing, call center, retail, eCommerce, and B2B capabilities in support of 5 million subscribers. Prior to his time at UScellular, Shaye held several technology executive roles at a number of mid-sized companies in the wireless and fintech industries, and also served as CTO and cofounder of aKos Corp – the technology startup who launched the USA’s first cash-based mobile money transfer service.
Tony Sina, Sales Engineer, ValueBlue
Tony Sina is a Sales Engineer at ValueBlue with extensive experience in financial services and fintech, specializing in translating complex technical concepts into business value. Tony spent fifteen years working in major financial institutions and cutting-edge fintech startups. His insights on leveraging enterprise architecture for business transformation stem from his deep understanding of financial services technology landscapes and his commitment to driving innovation in this rapidly evolving industry.