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SIM Leadership Institute Series: Dr. Quintin McGrath, Chairman, "SIM Rethink Everything"
2024-01-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
About the Speaker:
Dr. Quintin McGrath – Chair, SIM ReThink Everything! SIG
Dr. Quintin McGrath chairs the SIM Interest Group, ReThink Everything!
The focus of this SIG is on the convergence of megatrends and new advance enabling technologies.
Quintin spent over 20 years in senior management roles at Deloitte Consulting and recently received his DBA in AI & Ethics.
He will share his leadership journey along with glimpses of the future of technology. Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

SIM "Rethink Everything": "Adjusting Cybersecurity postures in the wake of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning"
2024-01-17 12:00 - 13:00
About the Session:
On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, join the Rethink Everything SIG and guest speaker Pam Lindemoen for an open discussion on how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will impact our Cybersecurity strategy. Also, we will touch on adjusting the approach in the wake of global conflict and how to best prepare to address. ß This targets how Joe Q. Public can pay bad actors to launch various attacks against familiar targets (getting kind of scary)

This webcast is being presented in partnership with the SIM DigiRisk SIG.
About the Speaker:

Pam Lindemoen
AVP & Advisory CISO; Cisco Systems, Inc.
Pam is a CISO Advisor in Cisco’s Security Organization. She is an Information Security executive leader with over 25 years of experience within the IT industry. Pam joined Cisco from Anthem, Inc. (currently Elevance Health) where she held the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer role. While at Anthem, she was considered a bold and strategic thinker who envisioned and delivered a world-class Enterprise Information Security strategy, including the Steering Committee with cross-functional business and technology membership. Pam was also a key advisor to the litigation process and full program development during and after an unprecedented cyber-attack. The foundation for her success was built upon her innate ability to faster business partnerships and support all stakeholder needs.
Prior to Anthem, Pam had significant success leading business and software development, IT Operations, program improvements and direct sales. In her executive leadership positions, she has played pivotal roles in the development of innovative products and services for key accounts and developed IT solution strategies that led to multibillion dollar contracts with global vendors and customers.
Not allowing her intrinsic drive and commitment to stop with success in running business, Pam is dedicated to the encouragement of women in business and IT. Pam serves on the boards of the National Cybersecurity Alliance, Tampa Bay Tech, and was appointed as a Senior Fellow for Cyber Florida: The Florida Center for Cybersecurity. She cohosts a podcast: Do We Belong Here? (In the Cyber World) which is dedicated to proving that everyone belongs in cybersecurity.
COST TO ATTEND:

Free for SIM Members.
$30 for non-members.

Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

CIO Roundtable January 26th 2024
2024-01-26 08:00 - 09:30

SIM Women Webinar: Dr. Quintin McGrath in conversation with Kristen Lamoreaux
2024-01-31 15:00 - 16:30
SIM Women is a network inside the SIM national association that promotes mentorship, communication, and career development amongst the female members of SIM. We are so happy to host our first webinar of the year onWednesday, January 31st at 3pm EST presented by Board and Advisory Council Member / Adjunct Professor / Global Transformation and Tech Leader / AI Ethicist / Risk and Sustainability Champion, Dr. Quintin McGrath, together with our own SIM Women Champion, Kristen Lamoreaux.

Happy 17th Birthday SIM Women!!! It’s insane to think that SIM Women has been empowering women in tech for 17 years. As I always note, we wouldn’t be here without your participation. YOU should be proud of the time, effort, and talents you’ve shared with your fellow SIM Women members and our partners throughout these years. Each of you is a gift and please know I treasure you.

I am very excited to invite you to our January SIM Women webinar, “The Art of Possible” a joint SIG discussion featuring Dr. Quintin McGrath, leader of ReThink Everything, SIM’s newest special interest group that is quickly becoming mandatory participation for top leaders. As you know, SIM Women focuses on mentoring, career, and leadership development of our members. We rarely talk tech, and we’re not going to talk tech too much this time either; however, we are going to talk about why YOU need to be the AI Champion within your organization HOW to go about it regardless of your level. We’ll be exploring the urgency, risks, the seven elements of AI, ethics, and the paradoxical need for human skillsets versus analytical ones. We will also be sharing a capability maturity model via email post-event so everyone can continue their journey!
Given the incredible amount of information we’re going to cover, Quintin and I wanted to use this invite as a contextual starting point. Here’s what you likely already know:
Women left the workforce in higher numbers than men during the pandemic. It took three years for numbers to “bounce back” but we are now again facing a highly gendered challenge in AI.
McKinsey highlighted as much as 30% of hours now worked by Americans will be taken over by AI by 2030. Jobs that are disproportionately held by women and people of color share some common traits: they involve repetitive tasks, data collection, and data processing, all of which can be efficiently and quickly done by GenAI products.
The Kenan Institute’s impact analysis of the Goldman Sachs Report found that eight out of 10 women (58.87 million) in the U.S. workforce are in occupations highly exposed to generative AI automation (more than 25% of the occupational tasks) vs. six out of 10 men (48.62 million). Overall, 21% more women are exposed to AI automation than men even though men outnumber women in the workforce. This is due to the affected occupations being populated by more women than men. “Highly exposed” means 25%-50% of the tasks in that occupation could be automated by generative AI.
https://kenaninstitute.unc.edu/kenan-insight/will-generative-aidisproportionately-affect-the-jobs-of-women/
If you want to read about potential solutions and strategies to mitigate losses, the UNESCO report “The Effects of AI on the Working Lives of Women” has good baseline practices: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000380861
In the face of all of the above, we need to act. We need to educate ourselves. We need to step into the limelight and lead. SIM Women has always encouraged leaders to leverage their grit and make things happen. Our January webinar will help you on your AI journey whether you are excited by AI or cowering in fear. I am grateful to Quintin for the time and insights he’ll be sharing with us. We’ve had amazing conversations in prep for this event, and by the end of the event, you will be energized to take on AI within your organization!

For those who don’t know him, Quintin McGrath is a driver of global-scale business growth and digital transformation with a focus on emerging technologies, ethics, risk management, and sustainability. As a retired Deloitte IT executive, board member, and founder of QplusAI LLC, he is known for advising leaders on the latest technologies and their impact on organizations, most recently guiding the application of Artificial Intelligence to a business considering the ethical, governance, and leadership implications. He is a member of the CXO Advisory Network of the A.Team startup, he sits on Blumberg Capital’s CIO Council, an Advisory Board for the early-stage venture capital firm, a Board Member of The Mentor Project, and a Board Member of the Society for Information Management (SIM) Tampa Bay chapter. He chairs the ReThink Everything! SIM Interest Group for IT Leaders seeking to turn the convergence of global megatrends and emerging technologies into business success. He leads SIM National’s Research Institute implementation effort. Quintin is a popular speaker, panelist, and Adjunct Professor at USF’s Muma College of Business, teaching MBA and Executive MBA students. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) focused on AI, ethics, and risk management from the University of South Florida, a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Cape Town, and a Master of Arts from Wheaton College.

Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

SIM Enterprise Architecture: "Turning Strategy Into Reality With Business Architecture"
2024-02-08 12:00 - 13:00
About the Session:
Effective strategy execution – the ability to translate and implement business direction in a coordinated way at pace – has never been more important than it is now. With digital business and a connected world, change is the new normal and resources are precious.
Business architecture is increasingly recognized as a key enabler of strategy execution by organizations, industry associations, and academia. Business architecture not only bridges a unique and important gap for organizations, but also facilitates stronger partnerships between business and technology teams.
Join “Strategy to Reality“ author, Whynde Kuehn, and guest expert panelists Ben Abrishami-Shirazi, Anu Ganesh, and Geeta Pyne in an interactive discussion where we will explore how organizations can build new muscle for cohesive, end-to-end strategy execution. We will then explore business and enterprise architecture’s critical role across strategy execution to help translate strategies into reality and build modular, future ready organizations that are resilient, agile, and poised for digital business and growth. Finally, we will discuss practical next steps to move these ideas into action.
Thank you to our sponsor:

Panelists:

Whynde Kuehn
Founder and Managing Director
S2E Transformation Inc.

Ben Abrishami-Shirazi
Technical Counselor
Info-Tech Research Group

Anu Ganesh
Deputy Chief, Strategy & Enterprise Architect,
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
SIM EA SIG Co-Chair

Geeta Pyne
Chief Architect
TIAA

COST TO ATTEND:

Free for SIM Members.
$30 for Non-Members.

Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

SIM Leadership Institute Leadership Series: Caren Shiozaki, Partner, Fortium Partners
2024-02-14 12:00 - 13:00
About the Speaker:
Caren Shiozaki, Partner – Fortium Partners
Caren is an accomplished CIO and long time active SIM Member.
Her leadership journey is amazing.
In addition, she is a great speaker and storyteller.
Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

SIM Digirisk: 2024 Vision
2024-02-14 12:30 - 13:30
About the Session:
What Will The New Year Bring Us? What Could Happen? What Will Happen?
Join us on Wednesday, February 14 at 12:30pm ET for a discussion led by Blake Holman on valuable insights and some of the more interesting and controversial predictions for 2024 to help you better navigate the uncertainties and disruptions the new year could bring.

About the Speaker:

Blake Holman
Blake Holman is an award-winning and certified technology executive with over 25 years of experience in leading IT and information security functions across diverse industries, such as real estate services, non-profit, tax consulting and real estate services. Blake currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer / Chief Information Officer at BBG Inc., a $160 million national real estate services firm, where he oversees the ongoing digital transformation initiatives, the evolution of the human resources capabilities, and the management of the facilities and real estate functions.

COST TO ATTEND:

Free for SIM Members.
$30 for Non-Members.

Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

SIMNJ Roundtable - CyberSecurity Real Life Case Study
2024-02-22 12:00 - 13:00
Cybersecurity – A Real-Life Incident Response Case Study
Everyone always says, it is not if, but it is when. My when was Sunday September 17th, about 3:00 in the afternoon.
What you thought you knew about being secure, what you were planning to do but hadn’t done yet, what you purchased but hadn’t rolled out, and what you need to do to make your entire ecosystem more secure.
How we responded to a Lockbit 3.0 ransomware attack, had all reachable backups deleted, and all hosts encrypted. Here to tell you the story of what happened, what we did, what we are still doing, and what we plan to do.
The roundtable will be an open discussion on the different strategies we used.
Register today for this candid discussion on Wed, Feb 22 at 12:00pm.
Attendance will be capped at 24 so register early.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-03-04
2024-03-04 13:00 - 14:00
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 - 2024-03-18
2024-03-18 13:00 - 14:00

SIM "Rethink Everything": "Generative Artificial Intelligence In The University Classroom"
2024-03-27 12:00 - 13:00
About the Session:
Embark on a journey of educational innovation with the Rethink Everything SIG in collaboration with the SIM Academic Council and SIM Work 4.0 SIG.
On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, we invite you to join us and our esteemed guest panelists for an insightful exploration into the realm of Generative AI in university classrooms.

Discover the best practices and challenges encountered when utilizing ChatGPT in teaching and learning environments.
Q&A to address the benefits and hurdles of integrating this cutting-edge technology into teaching practices.
Hear firsthand experiences and innovative approaches for incorporating ChatGPT into classes.
Explore teaching opportunities and learning outcomes facilitated by ChatGPT, ensuring that it enriches rather than replaces traditional teaching methods.
Gain invaluable feedback from an industry panelist

Don’t miss this enlightening discussion shaping the future of education!

About the Speakers:

Craig Van Slyke, a Professor at Louisiana Tech University, has created a podcast and newsletter, entitled AI Goes to College (https://www.aigoestocollege.com/ ). The podcast is available on all the major apps and the link above. In the debut episode of AI Goes to College, Craig Van Slyke delves into the critical question: Should you trust AI?

Fred Niederman, a Professor at Saint Louis University, has interesting views on the risks of using Generative AI in teaching and learning and how it may minimalize certain important skill sets, such as the ability to think critically and to evaluate the relevance and applicability of information.

Dennis Galletta, a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, will share a class exercise where he gives students an opportunity to use ChatGPT in an assignment and enables them to compare the AI-generated results with their own work in order to see differences and limitations.

Anna Ransley, an experienced C-Suite executive and SVP, Chief Digital Information Officer at Quaker Houghton, a publicly traded global chemical manufacturing company. Anna has an extensive career which started in management consulting and marketing and transitioned to various leadership roles in technology in global companies across a variety of industries and company sizes.

Mary Sumner, a Professor at the University of Oklahoma, is working on qualitative research on how industry uses Generative AI and what competencies they are looking for. She will also serve as the moderator for the discussion.

COST TO ATTEND:

Free for SIM Members.
$30 for non-members.

Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

SIM Women Webinar: "Strategies To Create (And Demonstrate) The Value Of A Data Program," by Karen Stine
2024-03-27 15:00 - 16:30
“Women helping women” is a long-standing concept inside of SIM Women, but we cannot go it alone. For seventeen years, SIM Women has focused on building an inclusive community of respect, support, and motivation to help individuals achieve their full potential, and our intent is to continue to equip you with tools, strategies, and education to bolster your leadership development efforts. Please let us know if there are topics you’d like us to explore in our webinars or regional events.
Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

Curious about Advisory Boards?
2024-03-28 08:00 - 09:00
Curious about Advisory Boards? Join this videoconference to learn more… Register for this complimentary event by clicking this link.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-04-01
2024-04-01 13:00 - 14:00

SIM Leadership Institute Leadership Series: Joe Bruhin, EVP and CIO, Breakthru Beverage Group, and Chairman, SIM National
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
About the Speaker:

Joe Bruhin, EVP & CIO for Breakthru Beverages and Chairman of the Board for SIM National will be our guest speaker. Joe has nearly 30 years as an information technology professional and leader. Currently, he is Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President for Breakthru Beverage Group, serving on Breakthru’s Executive Leadership Team. Joe is responsible for overseeing the implementation and execution of a holistic IT Strategic Plan, driving Breakthru’s increased focus on digital transformation and developing a world class IT organization. Prior to this, he was the Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Constellation Brands Inc, responsible for all aspects of people, process, technology and business leadership for Information Technology across the Globe. He directed all aspects of the organization’s information technology activities supporting the organization’s overall strategic goals He is an innovative, top performing Senior Technology Executive with progressive experience identifying and implementing innovative technology to drive growth. His superb academic preparation (MBA), combined with his inherent ability to lead has fostered a reputation as the “go-to” leader for IT strategies, solutions and implementations. Aligning organizations to the right IT strategic imperatives, creating engaged IT teams and empowering both IT and non-IT employees to succeed is a specialty. Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

SIM Digirisk: "Quantum computing unveiled: exploring its implications for Digital Risk"
2024-04-10 12:30 - 13:30
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About the Session:
Quantum computing presents both opportunities and challenges for the world of digital risk. While quantum technology has the potential to revolutionize computing and solve complex problems, it also introduces new vulnerabilities and threats that organizations must address to safeguard their digital assets and maintain cybersecurity resilience in the quantum era.
Join us on Wednesday, April 10 at 12:30pm ET for a joint session with DigiRisk and ReThink Everything! SIG leaders and subject-matter-experts for a discussion on Quantum Computing and how it applies to the world of Digital Risk.
About the Speakers:

Dr. Atefeh (Atty) Mashatan, CISSP, SOA Certified Architect
Canada Research Chair and Associate Professor, Information Technology Management
Ted Rogers School of Management
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

Ozgur Turetken
Associate Dean of Research
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

Blake Holman
Chief Administrative Officer / CIO, BBG Inc.
SIM DigiRisk SIG Co-Chair

Caren Shiozaki
Partner, Fortium Partners
SIM DigiRisk SIG Co-Chair
​COST TO ATTEND:
Free for SIM Members.

$30 for Non-Members.

Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-04-15
2024-04-15 13:00 - 14:00

SIM "Rethink Everything": "Why You Should Break Up With Your Legal Agreements"
2024-04-17 12:00 - 13:00
About the Session:
During these times where data breaches affecting millions seem to be part of the weekly news cycle, the question arises: Where are these organizations missing the mark? Many organizations rely on vendor legal agreements for “security” rather than proactively safeguarding their data in motion within third-party applications.
On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, join the Rethink Everything! SIG in collaboration with the SIM Digital Risk SIG to dive into this topic.
Our guest speaker, Carl Elsinger, who brings firsthand insights from his 25-year tenure as a cybersecurity sales professional negotiating thousands of agreements with customers, will unravel the misconception of protection through legal agreements and guide you on how to proactively address the risk of data breaches stemming from third-parties.

Thank You To Our Sponsor:
About the Speaker:

Carl Elsinger is the VP of Sales of Vorlon. A cybersecurity sales leader with over 25 years of experience in both sales and sales leadership, Carl has successfully built GTM sales execution strategies for early-stage SaaS software companies. Carl excels in building high performing teams and executing complex business transactions. Carl lives in Alexandria, VA with his family.
COST TO ATTEND:
Free for SIM Members.
$30 for non-members.
Employees of SIM Members are welcome to attend for free – please email rethink@simnet.org for a promo code to register. Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

SIM NJ Special Interest Group: Cybersecurity
2024-04-18 12:00 - 13:00
Following up on our February Roundtable “A Real Life Incident Response Case Study”, we received several requests to continue the conversation on Cybersecurity. SIM NJ decided to start a new Special Interest Group devoted to Cybersecurity as a forum.
Our first meeting will be on Thursday, April 18 2024 at 12:00 p.m..
We will discuss topics such as:

Where do we start?
What tools do we need?
What is the risk to our organization?
Any other topic you want to discuss.

Join us on April 18 for our inaugural meeting, and help us plan future meetings.
This Special Interest Group is open to all members because these days, we all have cybersecurity as one of our responsibilities.
The SIG will be moderated by Pasquale Cirullo, Joe Fisher, and Brian Mecca.

To register for this no cost SIM NJ Member event, or if you have any questions, email Pasquale Cirullo at pcirullo@simnj.org.

SIM Women Webinar: "Media And Crisis Communication," by Kathryn Lancioni
2024-04-24 15:00 - 16:30
“Women helping women” is a long-standing concept inside of SIM Women, but we cannot go it alone. For seventeen years, SIM Women has focused on building an inclusive community of respect, support, and motivation to help individuals achieve their full potential, and our intent is to continue to equip you with tools, strategies, and education to bolster your leadership development efforts. Please let us know if there are topics you’d like us to explore in our webinars or regional events.
Please join us on April 24th where Kathryn Lancioni will take us through “Media & Crisis Communication.”
Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

SIM NJ and SIM NY Strategy Summit: "Unlock Your AI Potential"
2024-04-25 12:00 - 13:00
In a groundbreaking first, join SIM New Jersey and SIM New York as we embark on a collaborative journey to explore the transformative waves of the GenAI revolution. This virtual strategy summit marks the beginning of a series of strategy meetings, promising an ongoing dialogue with SIM NY and other SIM chapters nationwide.
Explore Key Themes:

AI in Action: Discover how organizations are harnessing AI, and how you can initiate or accelerate your own AI journey.
Future-Proofing Strategies: Understand AI’s trajectory and its impact on strategic planning.
Navigating Uncertainties: Address AI adoption challenges, from cultural shifts to talent acquisition.
Choosing Your Path: Differentiate between open-source and closed-source GenAI systems to select the right platform.
Transformative Leadership: Adapt to the GenAI revolution with new leadership and hiring strategies.

Who Should Attend?

Leaders and innovators seeking to grasp AI’s impact.
Strategy and technology enthusiasts exploring AI applications.
Individuals curious about operational shifts driven by GenAI.

Why Join?

Inaugural Summit: Be part of the first in a series of strategy meetings with SIM NY and other SIM chapters, shaping the future of AI in our communities.
Highly Interactive Format: Engage in smaller group discussions for in-depth dialogue and personalized engagement.
Expert Insights and Actionable Strategies: Gain from leaders at the AI forefront and leave with clear, actionable AI strategies.

This event not only promises to be a landmark in your AI journey but also the beginning of a collaborative, chapter-wide initiative to tackle the challenges and opportunities presented by GenAI. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping the future of your organization and the wider SIM community. Are you ready to ride the wave of the Generative AI revolution? To register for this SIM NJ/SIM NY Strategy Summit videoconference, or if you have any questions, email Pasquale Cirullo at pcirullo@simnj.org.
Link will be provided with confirmation.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-04-29
2024-04-29 13:00 - 14:00

SIM Leadership Institute Leadership Series: Martha Heller, CEO of Heller Search Associates
2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00
Join us in an engaging conversation with Martha Heller, CEO of Heller Search Associates

Heller Search is a premier, women owned, executive search firm specializing in technology leadership and talent for the new data economy.
With a hands-on, high touch approach, Heller Search has built an industry reputation for identifying and recruiting superior technology leaders at the c-suite, executive, VP, director levels, and middle management levels.
With technology as its focus, Heller Search works with national Fortune 500 clients across all industries, as well as mid-market companies, private equity portfolio companies, higher education, and non-profits. Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

SIM Digirisk: "Navigating the disinformation landscape, Part 1"
2024-05-08 12:30 - 13:30
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About the Session:
In an era where information spreads rapidly across digital platforms, the need for dynamic leadership in digital risk is more important than ever in combatting disinformation.
Join the Digirisk SIG in a 2-part webcast series. At the May webcast, Digirisk co-leads will be joined by Chris Feola and Dr. Matthew Jennings to explore:

Understanding the threats and consequences
Spotting disinformation

In June, Chris Feola returns and will be joined by Dr. Keri Pearlson to continue the discussion on:

Professional and social responsibilities of Digital Risk Leaders
Tips for safeguarding the information ecosystem.

Our objective with the series is to equip you with actionable insights to protect against disinformation, to foster a resilient and informed society.
About the Speakers:

Christopher J Feola’s unfinished autobiography is entitled Things I did While Planning to do Completely Different Things. He has accidentally or serendipitously been Banned from the Pacific Rim, taught at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism before receiving his B.S., and just this year been granted a fifth patent in data architecture, none of which made good use – any use, really – of his major in Theatre or his minor in Modern Dance. He is the founding partner of The PrivacyChain, a distributed data command and control system that gives creators and owners permanent control of their content. He led an IT team to Number 13 on the InfoWorld 100 and was named a Fellow by the Society of Information Management Dallas/Fort Worth chapter. He was the founding director of The Media Center at American Press Institute and taught at the graduate level at Columbia and Indiana universities, among others.
Feola was named one of the 50 most influential people in new media by Online Journalism Review. He has appeared as a new media expert on The News Hour with Jim Lehrer on PBS and Talk of the Nation on NPR, been written up in Business 2.0 and The New York Times; and addressed a joint session of the World Newspaper Congress and the World Editors Forum in Kobe, Japan. He worked at seven papers in 18 states and five countries on a couple of continents, including a two-year stint covering Asia as a foreign correspondent for Stars & Stripes. He has more than 4,000 published articles and 6,000 published photos to his credit; his photos on Google Maps have 40 million views. He has thousands of readers for his newsletters, The Best of Pentax Forums on photography, and Perfecting Equilibrium on Web3 and the Content Economy. He’s been married for four decades, with three children, two grandchildren, and rather more blessings than he deserves.

Matthew L. Jensen is the W.P. Wood Professor of Management Information Systems and a co-Director of the Center for Applied Social Research at the University of Oklahoma. Professor Jensen’s interests include computer-aided decision-making, human-computer interaction, and computer-mediated communication. He leads interdisciplinary teams investigating how people filter and evaluate information they find online. Professor Jensen has published over 100 scholarly works in leading academic and practitioner outlets. Jensen has also been the Primary Investigator or co-Primary Investigator on research projects totaling more than $9.7 million sponsored by several federal agencies and private companies.

Dr. Keri Pearlson
Exec Director, CAMS
Sloan School Of Management

Blake Holman
Chief Administrative Officer / CIO, BBG Inc.
SIM Digirisk SIG Co-Chair

Caren Shiozaki
Partner, Fortium Partners
SIM DigiRisk SIG Co-Chair
COST TO ATTEND:
Free for SIM Members.
$30 for non-members.

Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-05-13
2024-05-13 13:00 - 14:00

SIM NJ Special Interest Group: Cybersecurity
2024-05-16 12:00 - 13:00
The new Cybersecurity SIG had a good start on April 18th with about 12 people in attendance. We had a lively discussion and decided to keep the meetings going on a Monthly basis.
Our next meeting will be on Thu, May 16 at 12:00.
We had many suggestions for the discussion topic so we will run a short survey to help us decide the order.

How do I talk to Senior Management
Examples of what happened to me/my organization
Actionable intelligence
Vendor Deep Dive
Forensic Deep Dive
KPIs/Metrics to monitor
What should I do first

This Special Interest Group is open to all members because these days, we all have cybersecurity as one of our responsibilities.
The SIG will be moderated by Pasquale Cirullo, Joe Fisher, and Brian Mecca.

To register for this no cost SIM NJ Member event, or if you have any questions, email Pasquale Cirullo at pcirullo@simnj.org.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-05-27
2024-05-27 13:00 - 14:00

SIM Enterprise Architecture: "Mastering Enterprise Architecture Governance"
2024-05-30 12:00 - 13:00
About the Session:
Join us on Thursday, May 30 @ 12:00PM ET for an insightful discussion on ‘Mastering Enterprise Architecture Governance’. Our expert panelists Ben Abrishami-Shirazi, Kelly Cook, Anu Ganesh, and Geeta Pyne will delve into the foundational principles of Enterprise Architecture (EA) Governance, a critical aspect of successful business transformation.
We will explore how EA Governance provides a structured approach to aligning IT strategy with business objectives, ensuring consistency, standardization, and the efficient use of IT resources across the enterprise. The discussion will also encompass practical implementation strategies, offering real-world insights into how to effectively apply EA Governance principles in your organization.
Panelists:

Ben Abrishami-Shirazi
Technical Counselor
Info-Tech Research Group

Kelly Cook
Manager, Enterprise Architecture
ConocoPhillips

Anu Ganesh
Deputy Chief, Strategy & Enterprise Architect,
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
SIM EA SIG Co-Chair

Geeta Pyne
Chief Architect
TIAA

COST TO ATTEND:

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

Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-06-10
2024-06-10 13:00 - 14:00

S.I.M. "Work 4.0" S.I.G.: "Hiring is Broken; Fix IT"
2024-06-11 12:00 - 13:00
About the Session:
Join us on Tuesday, June 11 @ 12:00PM ET for an eye-opening SIM Work 4.0 event where we’ll shine a light on the overlooked areas of the hiring process that could be adding significant costs to your bottom line.
Get ready to dive into the world of LinkedIn Data Insights, backed by seasoned labor economists. Discover actionable strategies to optimize your recruitment efforts, streamline processes, and maximize profitability.
Don’t let unseen expenses drain your profits! Register now and gain invaluable insights to supercharge your hiring process and drive business success.
Speakers:

Rick Carlson
Founder & President
Harvyst Consulting Partners

Matt Hobler
Staffing, Talent Acquisition, & Talent Marketplace
Expert Well-Versed in Current Economies
Moderators:

Barbie Barta
CEO
Business Centric Technology

Jamie Delsing
Managing Partner
Consultis

COST TO ATTEND:

Free for SIM Members.
Employees of SIM Members are welcome to attend for free – please email work4.0@simnet.org for a promo code to register.

Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.
