NJ Society for Information Management

May 2025 Monthly Meeting
2025-05-08 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
Win When They Say You Won’t: Break Through Barriers and Keep Leveling Up Your Success

Daphne E. Jones is a corporate board member who has held SVP, CIO and other leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies including IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Hospira (now Pfizer) and General Electric. Drawn from her own rags to riches story, her book, WIN WHEN THEY SAY YOU WON’T: Break Through Barriers and Keep Leveling Up Your Success, is Daphne’s inspiring guide to help anyone achieve the career of their dreams with a winning mindset and proven playbook.

Join us as Daphne shares her experiences and strategies to achieve the dream career with a winning mindset and proven playbook.
5:30 Registration and Networking
6:15 Dinner
6:45 Business Meeting
7:00 Presentation and Q&A
8:00 Networking Please register for the event below.
Please note that registration at the event will be $85.00 for members.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) In-Person Meeting - 2025-05-08
2025-05-08 20:00 - 21:00 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
Are you in transition? Are you thinking of changing positions? Is your company hiring? Then register for our meeting! This meeting is open and complimentary to all members, whether you are looking for a new position or want to help your colleagues.
Let us know if you are currently in transition so that we may keep you apprised of potential opportunities as we hear about them. Email Mark Beatty or Giacomo Mascillaro, the hosts of the meeting.

More information is available on the MIT message site and our information page. Also, check out SIM National’s database of I.T. executive jobs, at careers.simnet.org.
Meetings will be held every other Monday. Schedule permitting, we will be joined at most meetings by Dan Counts, Certified Career Coach and co-leader of the West Coast SIM MIT chapter.

To register, select your complimentary ticket below.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2025-05-12
2025-05-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2025-05-27
2025-05-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2025-06-09
2025-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

2025 NJ SIM Foundation’s Technology Exchange & Charity Golf Outing
2025-06-23 08:00 - 17:00 | New Jersey National Golf Club, 579 Allen Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States
The Golf Outing Committee appreciates your generous support for this charity event.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2025-06-23
2025-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) In-Person Meeting - 2025-07-07
2025-07-07 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States

SIM NJ Wine Tasting Event
2025-07-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Loucas Restaurant, Edison, NJ, United States
Looking to taste a few wines and learn a bit about them? Join us on July 9 for a light-hearted, yet educational wine tasting workshop, led by perhaps SIM’s greatest wine expert, Mikhail Papovsky.
Mikhail Papovsky is a win-for-all business model advocate. His ideas can be found in Forbes.com, CIO.com, TEDx, his own series of blogs, and public speaking. Mikhail is a founder and CEO of Massaro, a management consulting firm focused on outcomes from IT investments. He has been a SIM member since 2011, SIM Boston’s MCD chair since 2018, and a SIM sponsor on chapter and national levels since 2015.
Mikhail is a certified Wine Oenophile. He is also an Ambassador for Chevaliers de la Chanterpleur in Vouvray, France. He has a passion for wine education with an approach that takes mystery and complexity out and expands knowledge of wine enthusiasts of every level.
The fine print:

This is an “invitation only” event, and this invitation is not transferable.
This is a free event, sponsored by Massaro. Attendance is limited to 25 members. If you register and are unable to attend, we ask that you let us know as soon as possible so that others may attend in your place.

To register for this complimentary SIM NJ Member event, or if you have any questions, email Pasquale Cirullo at pcirullo@simnj.org.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) In-Person Meeting - 2025-07-21
2025-07-21 20:30 - 21:00 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States

Our first Tri-State SIM summer social!
2025-08-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Versa Rooftop NYC, 218 W 35TH ST,, NEW YORK, NY, 10001, United States
Raise a glass with fellow SIM members from across the Tri-State area!
SIM NJ, SIM NYC, and SIM Fairfield-Westchester are teaming up to host an unforgettable event at the stunning Rooftop Versa in NYC, near Penn Station.
Reconnect with old friends, meet new colleagues, and enjoy an evening of great conversations, refreshing drinks, and skyline views.
Date: Tue, August 5, 2025!
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Versa Rooftop 218 W 35TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10001
No Fee: Our generous sponsors will cover the cost of appetizers and drinks from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
Spots are limited, so don’t wait—click the button below to register.
Additionally, RSVP to gmascillaro@simnj.org if you plan to attend so that we can plan accordingly.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Cheers!

Summer Barbecue
2025-08-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Deutscher Club, 787 Featherbed Ln, Clark, NJ, 07066, United States
Join us for SIM NJ’s annual “free and informal” summer BBQ event. We are returning to the Deutscher Club in Clark, New Jersey.
You asked, and we listened! Based on the feedback we received from last year’s barbecue, we have added vegetarian options, adjusted the beverage options, and, weather permitting, are hoping to be able to grill during the event.
Please dress casually and come to enjoy an evening of delicious food, interesting cocktails, and great company with your fellow SIM NJ members. As always, there will be no formal presentation or speaker at this event. It’s all about enjoying time catching up and best of all, the event is FREE to all SIM NJ Members, DON’T MISS IT!

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) In-Person Meeting - 2025-08-18
2025-08-18 20:30 - 21:00 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2025-09-01
2025-09-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

SIM Digirisk SIG: Getting Out of Pilot Mode: Launching Your Enterprise AI Strategy
2025-09-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Webinar
About the Session:
Many organizations stall at AI experimentation. This session will unpack how to get unstuck and build an enterprise AI approach that delivers real business value. The time with you will be structured to provide practical insights that aim to demystify AI for an enterprise and empower the audience to take action.

About the Speaker:

Chris Richardson
Chris Richardson is a Regional CTO serving the North America, West team at Rimini Street. He has 20+ years in corporate IT operating at levels as a CIO, CTO, VP of Global Infrastructure, and Digital Transformation Leader at companies like onsemi, Arizona State University, Honeywell, and the Arizona Department of Education. Chris was also a Field CTO at AHEAD helping prospective and current clients of all industries in their transformation initiatives, especially around AI. On that front, he has built deterministic AI models as the student interface for the most innovative university in the US, helped two publicly traded semiconductor firms with their AI strategy, and advises three companies (two of which are security solutions) on their AI approach for enterprise clients. In his free time, he has a passion to elevate technology for the State of Arizona. You may see social updates about his work on the Governor’s AI Steering Committee or as a board advisory member of Freeway, working to unite the Phoenix-valley startup and venture capital ecosystem.

Register here: https://members.simnet.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1985093&group=

COST TO ATTEND:

Free for SIM Members.
$30 for Non-Members.
Employees of SIM Members are welcome to attend for free – please email digirisk@simnet.org for a promo code to register.

Please sign in to receive member pricing for you and your staff.

ATTENDEE SUPPORT:
If you have trouble registering or need to renew your SIM membership, please email sim@simnet.org.
If you require special assistance of any kind, please call us at 800.387.9746 or email us at digirisk@simnet.org.

September 2025 Monthly Meeting: Gary Sorrentino (C.I.O., Zoom) on "Five Generations In The Workplace"
2025-09-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
Join us for an engaging and interactive session with Gary Sorrentino, Global CIO of Zoom, as he explores the dynamic interplay between five generations now coexisting in the modern workplace. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Gary will dive into how evolving demographics are reshaping team collaboration, leadership, and the future of work.
In this session, Gary will share fresh insights—updated quarterly—on how organizations can harness generational diversity to improve project success, employee engagement, and customer experience. Expect a lively conversation around generational communication styles, reverse mentoring, and strategies like micro-certification to bridge skill gaps across age groups.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from a global technology leader on how to prepare for the workplace of 2030—where Millennials and Gen Z take the reins, and collaboration across age groups becomes a competitive advantage.

About Gary
Gary Sorrentino serves as Zoom’s Global CIO, after spending over two years as the Global Deputy CIO. A former Managing Director for J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management, Gary was the Global Head of Client Cyber Awareness and Education. For over 12 years, Gary was the Chief Technology Officer for J.P. Morgan AWM’s global technology infrastructure initiatives, where he managed its Data Privacy program and was responsible for Infrastructure, Application and End User Technology Production Support. In 2014, he assumed a new role as the lead for their Cybersecurity efforts and developed a firm wide “Protect the Client” Cyber program designed to raise cybersecurity awareness among employees and clients.
With almost 40 years of experience in Information Technology, Gary has served in various other IT leadership positions in firms across the financial services industry. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2005, Gary was Head of Global Infrastructure and Head of Technology Efficiencies at Citi Private Bank, where he was responsible for Global Infrastructure Support and strategic technology initiatives. Other roles he has held include Global Technology CFO at Credit Suisse and North America IT Controller at UBS.

Thank you to Robert Half Talent Solutions for sponsoring the September 2025 chapter meeting. We are grateful for their ongoing support of our chapter.

5:30 Registration and Networking
6:15 Dinner
6:45 Business Meeting
7:00 Presentation and Q&A
8:00 Networking Please register for the event below.
Please note that registration at the event will be $85.00 for members.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) In-Person Meeting - 2025-09-11
2025-09-11 20:00 - 21:00 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
Are you in transition? Are you thinking of changing positions? Is your company hiring? Then register for our meeting! This meeting is open and complimentary to all members, whether you are looking for a new position or want to help your colleagues.
Let us know if you are currently in transition so that we may keep you apprised of potential opportunities as we hear about them. Email Mark Beatty or Giacomo Mascillaro, the hosts of the meeting.

More information is available on the MIT message site and our information page. Also, check out SIM National’s database of I.T. executive jobs, at careers.simnet.org.

To register, select your complimentary ticket below.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Videoconference - 2025-09-15
2025-09-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

PMO Dinner, 9/22/2025
2025-09-22 08:00 | Webinar

SIM Women Webinar: "Bravery: My journey from C.S.R. to C.T.O.," featuring Elaine Montilla
2025-09-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
Join us for an inspirational fireside chat with Elaine Montilla! Learn her incredibly brave choice to leave the Dominican Republic and go to school in the US without knowing English and how she harnessed her energies and pointed them all toward success! We’ll explore her beginnings, her career, and her philanthropic work. You don’t want to miss learning from Elaine who makes everyone around her feel like a best friend!

Elaine Montilla is a recognized leader in technology known for her commitment to inclusivity. A C-Suite executive and Founder of 5xMinority, she empowers women, LGBTQ+ professionals, and people of color to thrive in tech.

Elaine previously served as CIO at the CUNY Graduate Center and CTO at Pearson, where she managed a multi-million dollar budget and a 380-person team, driving digital transformation through cloud adoption and modern governance frameworks.

A TEDx speaker, former Forbes Technology Council member, and global voice on inclusive leadership, she has been honored on multiple “Top 100” lists, including Women in Tech, Latinas in Tech, LGBTQ+ Executive Role Models, and HITEC Hispanic Technology Leaders.

Elaine has spoken at organizations such as Adobe, Scholastic, Nestle, Liberty Mutual, Mulesoft, and Global Foundries, sharing her vision for human-centered leadership in the age of AI. Through 5xMinority, she continues to inspire professionals worldwide to lead with courage, authenticity, and equity.”

REGISTER HERE! Once you register, you will receive the webinar access information directly from Zoom.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Videoconference - 2025-09-29
2025-09-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

SIM Leadership Series: Jennifer Morgan, C.E.O. of Connective Communication
2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Our October guest is Jennifer Morgan, Founder & CEO, Connective Communication, LLC

Jennifer Morgan is a visionary leader, award-winning coach, and keynote speaker who empowers organizations to elevate communication and presentation skills for measurable impact. As the CEO and Founder of Connective Communication, LLC, Jennifer partners with top-tier organizations to transform how leaders, teams, and individuals connect, influence, and inspire.

With over 15 years of global experience spanning 16+ countries and a background in finance and technology training, Jennifer has coached more than 45,000 professionals to achieve real-time results. Most notably, during her decade at JPMorgan Asset & Wealth Management, she served as a Sales Coach and Global Head of Technology Training, where she directly contributed to closing multi-billion-dollar deals by equipping revenue-generating teams with advanced communication and deal closing strategies.

Certified in Executive & Leadership Coaching from Columbia University and holding an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Coaching Certificate (ACC), Jennifer combines cutting-edge research with her BA in Communication and Public Relations from Western Washington University to offer unparalleled coaching services.

Jennifer’s mission is to empower large organizations to unlock the full potential of their people, creating lasting change and driving success in a competitive global marketplace.

Register here

SIM Advanced Practices Council (APC) - October 2025 Meeting
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-09 | Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, United States
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SIM Digirisk SIG: "Security Awareness in the Real World: What’s Working, What’s Not"
2025-10-08 12:30 - 13:30 | Webinar
About the Session:
Security awareness isn’t one-size-fits-all. In this interactive roundtable where you and your peers will share their current strategies, successes, and sticking points in building a culture of security. We’ll explore:

Which tactics actually engage employees (and which fall flat)
How to overcome common challenges like “training fatigue” or lack of buy-in
Creative approaches to keep security top-of-mind year-round

This is a chance for you to compare notes, exchange ideas, and walk away with practical takeaways you can apply in your own program. Whether you’re leading a mature awareness initiative or just getting started, you’ll gain fresh perspectives from others facing the same real-world challenges.
*This session will not be recorded to ensure the confidentiality of statements made by participants under Chatham House Rule.*
About the Moderator:

Daniel Gorecki is the CISO at NGC Risk. With extensive leadership experience spanning startups to Fortune 200 companies across various verticals like financial services, pharmaceuticals, and hospitality, Dan excels in navigating the dynamic and constantly changing sea of cybersecurity, risk management, and information technology with over 20 years of security, risk, and IT experience. A resolute professional, Dan holds the Chief Risk Officer and Executive Education Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University, CISSP and CDPSE certifications, and actively participates on non-profit boards and advisory roles. Dan’s academic foundation is rooted in his Computer Engineering degree from Stony Brook University, and leadership training from SIM’s Rising Leadership Forum.
COST TO ATTEND:
Free for SIM Members.
$30 for non-members.
Employees of SIM Members are welcome to attend for free – please email digirisk@simnet.org for a promo code to register.
Please sign in to receive member pricing for you and your staff.
ATTENDEE SUPPORT:
If you have trouble registering or need to renew your SIM membership, please email sim@simnet.org.
If you require special assistance of any kind, please call us at 800.387.9746 or email us at digirisk@simnet.org.

Register Here

October 2025 Monthly Meeting: "From Generative to Agentic AI: A Practical Playbook"
2025-10-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
Where are we going with AI? We have started to move from Gen AI to Agentic AI. In our Oct meeting, we will reframe AI for content generation to Agentic systems that can execute tasks within clear guardrails.
Akash Bhate, SIM NJ member and Director Artificial Intelligence for Koch, will help answer the questions:

Where does Agentic AI work today? What are real-world use-cases?
How do we design the operating model (and change management) across Business and IT?
How do we govern autonomy with safe actions, Human-in-the-loop, audit trails, drift and anomaly monitors, and kill-switch patterns?
What are 30-60-90 rollout plans and metrics?

Join us on Oct 9th for this informative, forward-looking meeting.

Thank you to YASH Technologies for sponsoring the October 2025 chapter meeting. We are grateful for their ongoing support of our chapter.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) In-Person Meeting - 2025-10-09
2025-10-09 20:00 - 21:00 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Videoconference - 2025-10-13
2025-10-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

SIM Work, Version 4 SIG: "Future-Ready AI: Your Guide to Thriving - AI Unmasked: Separating Truth from Hype"
2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Future-Ready AI: Your Guide to Thriving in Work 4.0 (2025-26)
The Future-Ready AI series takes you on a dynamic journey into the evolving world of artificial intelligence—demystifying the hype, revealing practical possibilities, and empowering you with hands-on skills. Across five interactive sessions, you’ll explore AI myths, uncover breakthrough applications, experiment with cutting-edge tools, and discover strategies to amplify human potential through AI. Whether you’re an AI skeptic, enthusiast, or strategist, this series equips you to navigate the future of work with clarity, confidence, and a competitive edge.

October 14, 2025 – AI Unmasked: Separating Truth from Hype
Cut through the noise and separate AI fact from fiction. This session busts the most common AI myths so you can make informed decisions for your work and strategy.
November 11, 2025 – From Tools to Transformation: The True Power of AI (90 mins)
Go beyond the buzzwords with an immersive dive into AI’s real-world applications. Discover possibilities that extend the latest tools into transformative business outcomes.
January 13, 2026 – Coding with AI: From English to Applications
Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on AI coding experience. Learn how to harness AI’s creative and technical potential in real time using plain English, no matter your skill level.
February 10, 2026 – Autonomous AI Agents: Transforming How We Work
Meet the AI agents that are reshaping how work gets done. Explore how these autonomous systems are driving innovation, efficiency, and new opportunities.
March 10, 2026 – Working Smarter Together: The Human-AI Edge
Unlock the full potential of human-AI collaboration. This session reveals strategies for balancing creativity, ethics, and productivity in the age of AI.

About The Speakers:

Elizabeth Decker, the visionary Founder and CEO of Braided Strategy, brings
over two decades of experience in steering complex technology and business
projects to success. Her career is marked by a series of transformative
achievements in environments characterized by mergers, acquisitions, and
challenging project landscapes. Elizabeth's unique approach combines
technical acumen with a profound understanding of human dynamics, enabling
her to craft solutions that are precisely designed to meet business objectives.

Mike Kritzman is the founder and CEO of SkillNet, a leading platform for
managing workforce skills, certifications, and personalized training.
With extensive experience in IT workforce development, Mike helps
organizations optimize talent strategies by solving skill gaps with
personalized learning that drives performance improvements.
Mike regularly advises IT leaders on building agile, future-ready teams
through intelligent skills data. SkillNet is leveraging AI-driven insights.

Stuart Kerr is a veteran technology executive and AI strategist with over 30
years of experience in enterprise software and SaaS. He has led two
software firms through successful IPOs and has served on the boards of five
others, bringing deep expertise in scaling innovation-driven businesses. His
current work with SkillNet focuses on applying cutting-edge AI to accelerate
human learning and skills development at scale, empowering individuals and
organizations to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

Sean Masterman, Ed.D has been a technology leader delivering value
for over 25 years to organizations like Target, Wells Fargo, Rollerblade,
and UCare, and a higher educator for over 15 years at Concordia
University- Saint Paul, the University of Minnesota, and the University of
Sioux Falls. He is passionate about helping prepare youth to thrive in the
future workforce alongside AI and robotics.
Register here

SIM Work, Version 4 SIG: "Generative AI: How is it Impacting Teaching and Learning?"
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
About the Session:
We are excited to provide one (1) Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for attendance to this webinar.

Must attend the virtual event and stay for the duration
Must request the certificate from SIM
One (1) CEU will be awarded subject to the acceptance by the recipient’s certification organization

Discover how Gen AI is reshaping the way we teach and learn. This session gives leaders clear insights on when to use it, when to avoid it, and how to prepare for its role in future education. Walk away with practical strategies to guide smart, responsible adoption.

The panel will address these questions and open a discussion:

How are you using Gen-AI in teaching?
What uses of Gen-AI should be encouraging students to use?
What uses of Gen-AI should we NOT be advocating?
How do you plan to incorporate Gen-AI into teaching in the future?
Should we integrate Gen-AI into every class, or should we teach Gen-AI in a specialized class?
What classes are not appropriate for incorporating Gen-AI?

About the Panelists:
Craig Van Slyke is a Professor at Louisiana Tech and a well-known thought leader in Gen-AI and its uses in higher education.

Dennis Galletta is a Professor of MIS at the University of Pittsburgh

Fred Niederman is a Professor of Business at Saint Louis University

Mary Sumner is a Professor of Management Information Systems at the University of Oklahoma

Naveen Kumar is a Professor at the University of Oklahoma and has done extensive research on Gen-AI. He is developing a new course in AI in Business.

COST TO ATTEND:
Free for SIM Members.
Employees of SIM Members are welcome to attend for free

ATTENDEE SUPPORT:
If you have trouble registering or need to renew your SIM membership, please email sim@simnet.org.
If you require special assistance of any kind, please call us at 800.387.9746 or email us at work4.0@simnet.org.

Register here

SIM Membership Orientation Webinar
2025-10-20 16:00 - 16:30 | Webinar
Hello, New Members!
First and foremost, thank you for being an essential part of the SIM Family!

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Member Orientation webinar, where you can unlock the full potential of your membership. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the networking and professional development programs available at both the Chapter and National levels.

It will be an open mic program, where we will explore one SIM program in detail, but more importantly, we will answer your questions about any of the programs SIM offers.

Join your host, Bill Waas – Director of Enterprise Memberships, to learn how you can make the most of your SIM experience. We can’t wait to see you there!

REGISTER NOW!
