September 2022 Monthly Meeting: Cybersecurity Conversation With The F.B.I.
2022-09-14 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
Join us on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, to learn about some of the emerging and creative security threats that face our personal and professional data. Bad actors continue to employ different ways to trip up our users into giving away credentials and other information. Dustin Doyle, Private Sector Coordinator, from the FBI will join his fellow colleagues to lead us through this discussion.

About our Speaker:
Dustin Doyle has served as FBI Newark’s Private Sector Coordinator since January 2022. He is the coordinator for the FBI’s Infragard, Domestic Security Alliance Council, and Academia Programs in New Jersey. Doyle joined the FBI in 2012, and prior to becoming the PSC, worked on a Joint Terrorist Task Force investigating international terrorism matters. In 2017, Doyle joined a civil rights/white collar squad where he investigated violations including human trafficking, public corruption and complex financial crime. Doyle is also an FBI-certified Crisis Negotiator.
Prior to joining the Bureau, Doyle was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force from 2005-2011. As a public affairs officer, Doyle was initially assigned as the Chief of Media Relations for Air Force Reserve Command. In 2008, Doyle was promoted to Chief of Public Affairs for the 621st Contingency Response Wing. Doyle received a B.A. in Communication from Oakland University, and a M.A. in Communication & Leadership from Gonzaga University. 5:30 Registration and Networking
6:15 Dinner
6:45 Business Meeting
7:00 Presentation and Q&A
8:00 Networking S.I.M. NJ Members: $45; non-member Guests: $75. (Non-member Guests must be accompanied by a Member.)

SIM Women - September Webinar
2022-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
SIM New Jersey and SIM Women Present:

The SIM Women September Webinar with Eva Helén

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 have Eva Helén joining us for our September SIM Women webinar on September 28th at 3pm ET. Register here! Once you register, you will receive the webinar access information directly from Zoom.
As women or underrepresented people in our industry, most of us agree that there are some really good guys out there. Men who have encouraged us, mentored or sponsored us, given us good advice, and maybe even “looked out” for us when in a crowd of men from a corporate culture we didn’t agree with. Eva has spent enough time speaking to men about how they support women on their team and in their organizations to know that there are still many men who are unsure of where to start and how to support women and their advancement. Regardless of the reason behind these men’s insecurities or concerns, and how their actions and words make us (as women or underrepresented) feel, Eva has chosen to meet them where they are, and invite them to take their first steps to becoming allies. For those who are comfortable as allies, she offers ideas of how they can further improve as advocates of women, and as role models to other men. She will be sharing her research, findings, and methodology with you, and will talk about how we can identify allies and advocates at work, and discuss what we can do when we come across the men who are more difficult to deal with.
Eva is always looking for new ways to invite men to the conversation, to share positive stories and examples of how they are already supporting women, and making more of them comfortable doing so. There is no judgement, shame or blame in her approach. Everyone has their own experiences and connections, and you are all gateways to one or more men at work. Reaching equality and inclusion at work is not women’s or underrepresented groups’ responsibility alone, nor is it HR’s or the Chief Diversity Officer’s, but everyone’s. Getting everyone to understand how and what a difference they can make for one or more women and for the culture in their part of the organization is key to success.

Eva Helén is the founder and CEO of EQ Inspiration. Engaging men in the conversation of gender equality and women’s advancement. She’s the author of “Women in Tech, a Book for Guys.” Eva is on Vasion’s Board of Directors. A successful entrepreneur, in 2000 Eva co-founded and ran Sanbolic, an enterprise software company, acquired by Citrix in 2015. Prior, Eva co-founded Number One GM, acquired by Autodesk in 1999. Eva was born in Sweden and holds an MBA from the University of Stockholm. She relocated to Silicon Valley in the mid-’90s. As a speaker, coach, and mentor to men and women in tech, Eva stresses the importance of individual contribution to build a culture of inclusion and success.
Please Register here! Once you register, you will receive the webinar access information directly from Zoom.

NJ SIM Foundation Charity Golf Outing - Monday October 10, 2022
2022-10-10 08:00 - 15:00 | 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.

October 2022 Monthly Meeting: Metaverse, NFT, and Web 3 – OH MY!
2022-10-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
Join us for a Fireside Chat with Richard Entrup to discuss “Metaverse, NFT, and Web 3 – OH MY!” on October 20. We will demystify the terms and supply real world examples on how you can apply the underlying technologies to your business. We will explore together what the Metaverse, NFT’s, and Web 3 might mean for you, your career, and your company.
Join your peers to gain new perspectives, share experiences, and collaborate on real-life solutions to your most pressing problems. Come away with actionable insights and build a strong professional network, as you engage with old friends and make new connections at our In Person meeting on Thursday, 10/20/2022, at The Madison Hotel. Networking starts at 5:30 p.m..

About Richard Entrup:
Richard Entrup has led technology, innovation, and digital transformation programs at many prominent global brands including Verizon, Christie’s, Disney/ABC, Time Warner, The Museum of Modern Art, Viacom, and Tiffany & Company. While at Christie’s, where he served as Global CIO/CTO and CDO, he executed the first blockchain art auction and announced NFTs to the traditional art world at the inaugural Christie’s Art & Tech Conference in London, which was focused on art and blockchain: https://www.christies.com/exhibitions/2018/art-and-tech-summit-exploring-blockchain. Richard has been deep down a Web3 / Crypto / Blockchain / Metaverse / NFT / AI Art rabbit hole since 2018 and is very connected in those communities.
Richard is currently a Strategic Advisor and sometimes Investor to many Web3/NFT, AI, and Cybersecurity startups including ClubNFT, House of First, Ask Arthur, CADAF, Entertainmint, Stability.AI, Royal House of Medici, EdgeVideo, and So-Far Online. Richard loves helping innovative Founders and Entrepreneurs build great companies and products. He is also an Advisor at Mayfield Fund and CIO Advisor to Greylock, Lightspeed, Landmark, and HMG Strategy. He is also a Startup Mentor at lead Sport Performance Accelerator in Lake Nona, Orlando, FL, and a Columbia CIO Mentor as part of the Executive Masters in Technology program.
Richard is a Gladwell ‘Connector’ and all about relationships and community building, which makes him a formidable Advisor and Investor for any startup in the Web3 space. Richard has a strong grasp on the business impact and benefits of Web3 and AI as it relates to digital marketing, audience engagement, conversion, retention, and ultimately, revenue. He is also a passionate digital and physical art collector and frequent speaker and panelist on the subject and considered an expert in Web3, NFTs, and art tech community, in addition to over three decades of traditional IT/Technology experience. Richard is also curating several upcoming art exhibits for two of his NFT startups, and one sale will include physical and digital art works by many popular artists, many of which he collects and knows personally.

RECENT MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS

https://www.hellersearch.com/blog/new-cio-role-where-digital-experiences-are-a-work-of-art

https://cxotechmagazine.com/category/blockchain/web3-0/

https://www.mayfield.com/richard-entrup-startup-advisor-investor-and-global-technology-leader/

https://so-far.xyz/weekly/nft-collections-richard-entrup

https://www.ledgerinsights.com/christies-registers-323-million-art-sale-on-blockchain/

https://www.christies.com/exhibitions/2018/art-and-tech-summit-exploring-blockchain

https://www.rightclicksave.com/article/how-nfts-changed-the-art-world

https://www.prweb.com/releases/house_of_first_launches_nft_platform_to_debut_first_of_a_kind_art_collections_in_the_metaverse/prweb18391934.htm

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nft-pioneer-jason-bailey-launches-clubnft-raises-3-million-creates-backup-solution-to-protect-collectors-and-billions-of-dollars-in-nfts-301410460.html

https://twitter.com/youralley/status/1461408530263642118?s=20&t=cWW72nWRjankkYkOXwPXWA

5:30: Registration and Networking
6:15: Dinner
6:45: Business Meeting
7:00: Presentation and Q&A
8:00: Networking S.I.M. NJ Member: $60
Guest: $100 (A non-member Guest must be accompanied by a Member.)
Member In Transition: $30

Incident Response Plan Online Round Table Discussion: October 26, 2022
2022-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
We are pleased to have Gideon Lenkey joining us for an online round table on October 26th at 12pm-1pm ET.
Do you have an incident response plan? Do you practice your incident response plan? These two questions have started showing up on insurance questionnaires recently and with good reason. Having a well thought out plan with enough detail to practice it in advance of an incident lowers the overall cost of an incident by minimizing operational impact and speeding recovery. In this round table discussion, we’ll cover what differentiates an effective incident response plan from one made to put a check mark in a box. We’ll discuss how the NIST 800-61 can help you assess your current plan or create a new one.
Gideon Lenkey from RA Security Systems will lead an Incident Response Plan Online Round Table Discussion. You will receive the videoconference link when you register.
Gideon’s Bio:
With nearly twenty years of experience in information security consulting, Gideon Lenkey specializes in IT infrastructure testing and cybersecurity management. He has provided the FBI with advanced training and has served as a consultant for both foreign and domestic government agencies. The former president of FBI’s InfraGuard program in New Jersey, Gideon has been recognized by former FBI Director Robert Mueller for his accomplishments. Gideon regularly lectures, writes, and grants interviews on cyber security topics. You can also find Gideon as a coauthor of the 2011 book “Gray Hat Hacking” and featured in the film documentary “Code 2600”. In addition to his position as President and Co-Founder of Ra Security, Gideon works as the Director of Technology for Epsco-RA.

November 2022 Monthly Meeting: "Blockchain: What’s Next??"
2022-11-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
We’ve heard a lot about blockchain over the past few years – but what’s next? A blockchain is essentially a digital ledger of transactions that is duplicated and distributed across all the nodes on the network that make it impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system.
Join us for a Panel Discussion led by Lindsley Medlin to discuss “Blockchain – What’s Next?” on November 10. He will be joined by 3 other prominent leaders in the Blockchain space – Dr. W. Scott Stornetta, Jamiel Sheikh, and Barbara Muscara. They will provide a brief primer and Lindsley will then lead a discussion on how blockchain is being used today via real life examples, and how it may be used in your respective businesses.
Join your peers to gain new perspectives, share experiences, and collaborate on real-life solutions to your most pressing problems. Come away with actionable insights and build a strong professional network as you engage with old friends and make new connections at our In Person meeting on November 10th at The Madison Hotel. Networking begins at 5:30pm.

About our Speakers:
Lindsley Medlin is an international executive with more than 30 years of experience building and running varied and diverse businesses in the United States and Europe. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and an MBA, both from Rutgers University, as well as a Graduate Marketing Certificate from the SMU Cox School of Business in Dallas, Texas. He is a Certified Blockchain Professional™ who has studied Bitcoin in depth and is the Founder of the NJ Blockchain Center. Mr. Medlin is an educator, published author, speaker, and consultant. He teaches Blockchain, Bitcoin, & Cryptocurrency at Columbia University and County College of Morris.
Dr. W. Scott Stornetta is a renowned American physicist, scientific researcher, and notable figure in cryptographic science and distributed computing. His 1991 paper “How to Time Stamp a Digital Document”, co-authored with Stuart Haber, won the 1992 Discover award and is considered to be one of the most important papers in the development of cryptocurrencies. Dr. Stornetta and Stuart Haber are the most cited authors in Satoshi Nakamoto’s 2008 Bitcoin white paper, of the eight citations, three reference their work. Dr. Stornetta continues with his role as a researcher in blockchain and crypto technology, and is involved in many Blockchain organizations as Advisor and is Partner & Chief Scientist at Yugen Partners.
Jamiel Sheikh is founder and CEO of Instamint, a B2B NFT/DAO minting API platform, which is his primary focus. He is also founder of Chainhaus, a blockchain / DeFi advisory and education company, operator of Blockchain101, and online blockchain education portal and founder of the Central Bank Digital Currency Think Tank, which consists of central bankers, bankers, and academics, and also runs CBDC insider. Prior to Chainhaus, Jamiel worked for various well-known financial services and technology organizations.
Barbara “Bobbi” Muscara is the Director of Education at Ledger Academy, a Blockchain-based learning center operating since 2016, training in Web-3 topics and Metaverse around the globe. Bobbi Muscara is currently on the Technical Steering Committee at the Hyperledger Foundation, and open-source Blockchain provider. Bobbi is a seasoned author and speaker with numerous credits to her name.
Bobbi is the winner of the 2020 Blockchain Social Impact Award from the Government Blockchain Association for the Giving Chain Project, a socially relevant blockchain project to provide a supply blockchain platform to be leveraged for disaster/charity relief efforts. 5:30: Registration and Networking
6:15: Dinner
6:45: Business Meeting
7:00: Presentation and Q&A
8:00: Networking

January 2023 Monthly Meeting: Career Enhancement Panel Discussion
2023-01-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
Join us for a Panel Discussion led by our own SIM NJ member, Jessica Carroll, where she will lead a discussion about how we can use multiple resources to help with our job search and career growth. Rick Diana (talent agent), Coach Pete Cafarchio, and Rich Dziuban (recruiter) will speak about how their respective specialties, coupled with a rich network, can help you find your next role and excel in your current one.
Join your peers to gain new perspectives, share experiences, and collaborate on real-life solutions to your most pressing problems. Come away with actionable insights and build a strong professional network as you engage with old friends and make new connections at our in person meeting on January 12 at the Madison Hotel. Networking begins at 5:30 p.m..
This month’s meeting is sponsored by Robert Half Talent Solutions.

About our Speakers:
Jessica Carroll: With over 30 years of experience in leadership roles in the technology industry, Ms. Carroll is recognized as an executive who develops and articulates vision and solutions from both technical and business perspectives, with the customer at the core. A speaker on the topics of client engagement, team culture, and digital transformation, she has been published in CIOInsight and BizTech magazine, among others, and was named a Computer World Premier 100 IT Leader. She founded jCX Strategies, a consultancy service with a unique and authentic approach to fostering B2B customer-focused programs that drive successful outcomes for the business. She is currently Chief Experience Officer at Acuative.
Rick Diana: Rick Diana is an accomplished and dynamic sales executive and servant leader. Rick’s demonstrated leadership includes thirty plus years of high-performance business development, talent acquisition, sales management and organizational consulting. An energetic networker and advisor, Rick is adept at managing complex client environments and recognized in the industry for an intense focus on client satisfaction. In today’s competitive digital business environment, he thrives under the constant challenge to deliver results. Rick founded Trinitas Talent Management, LLC, an enterprise business services entity primarily focused on recruitment, upskilling and workforce development. TTM enables companies along the East coast to acquire the finest talent, mostly by leveraging Rick’s strong executive relationships and his access to C-level decision makers across the landscape. Rick gives his time and talents to several charitable organizations including the Tri-County Scholarship Fund, which supports the educational needs of the most financially disadvantaged children in northern New Jersey, and C.A.S.H, a senior housing community.
Pete Cafarchio: Coach Pete is an ICF-accredited coach, mentor, and consultant with over 30 years of experience in building technology companies and non-profit organizations. His broad experience runs the gamut from launching start-ups to brokering multi-million dollar acquisition deals to managing partnerships with global brands such as Dell, Aetna, Microsoft, and Salesforce. He works with leaders in all marketplace sectors to uncover their hidden gems, identify and develop their leadership style, transform organizational culture, and develop strategies for sustained growth. His clients often comment on his perceptive insights and skilled balance between inspiring encouragement and candid, tough love. Pete cohosts a weekly podcast, Transform Your Life with Steve and Pete. He’s also a frequent volunteer to help the homeless in his beloved city of New York. He holds an Engineering degree from Clarkson University, has numerous certifications in coaching and personality assessments, and has developed his own online learning course – Decoding Your Destiny. You can access Coach Pete’s personal development resources at www.petecoaching.com
Rich Dziuban is an accomplished recruiting executive with over 20 years in the industry. Rich prides himself in his ability to identify client needs, source key talent, and match that talent with his clients. He remains a hands on recruiter while managing 2 practices at Robert Half Technology. Rich is a top ranked RHT team member having earned a place in the RHT President’s or Chairman’s clubs multiple times since 2006. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics/Marketing/Communications and a Mini-MBA in Business Administration, both from Rutgers University. 5:30: Registration and Networking
6:15: Dinner
6:45: Business Meeting
7:00: Presentation and Q&A
8:00: Networking

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting
2023-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Are you in transition? Are you thinking of changing positions? Is your company hiring? Then register for the next Members In Transition meeting. This meeting is open and complimentary to all members, whether you are looking for a new position or want to help your colleagues.

SIM NATIONAL’S CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Take a look at SIM National’s database of I.T. executive jobs, at careers.simnet.org.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Steve Landry at stephen.landry@shu.edu.

SIM NJ Wine Tasting Social
2023-02-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Luxx Lab Event Suite, 3025 Route 10, Morris Plains, NJ, 07950, United States
Celebrate Valentine’s week with your sweetheart at our February 16th Wine Tasting.
Hank Zona, owner of The Grapes Unwrapped Wine Events, has put together an exciting program for SIM NJ! We will taste a sampling of wines from five of New Jersey wineries and learn how technology is used in both grape growing and wine production. One of the winery owners may drop by to speak with us!
Cost is $60 per member. Your registration fee also includes one guest. We’ve found an intimate venue with great service, so we are limiting this event to the first 25 members + guests, until we reach 50 attendees. A light buffet will be served.
Location:
Luxx Lab Event Suite
3025 Route 10
(upper parking lot)
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Hank Zona is a Maplewood, NJ based wine educator, events professional, and, first and foremost, a fan and consumer of wine. He speaks, writes, and consults on the subject of wine and spirits, and the broad range of topics related to it. He has been on TV, radio, and video. He can easily be found on social media under his business’s name, The Grapes Unwrapped. There he hopes to reinforce the theme that wine is fun, social, connective, and personal.

SIM NJ Networking Event in Central NJ
2023-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Seasons 52, 217 Lafayette Avenue, Edison, NJ, 08837, United States
Join us for informal, RSVP-only, in person networking for I.T. Leadership, on Tuesday, 2/21/2023, 6:00-8:00 p.m.. Appetizers and your first two drinks are complimentary, sponsored by Massaro. While this is a vendor-sponsored event, there will be no vendor presentations. Attendance is limited to the first 15 registrants. To register, email Gene Barskiy.
The fine print:

To optimize the networking, this event is by and for C.I.O.s and SIM NJ I.T. executives/practitioners only.
You must register for this invitation-only event by emailing Gene Barskiy. There is no cost for this event.
If you must cancel, let Gene Barskiy know at least 24 hours in advance so that we can offer the spot to another I.T. executive on the waiting list.
Attendance by I.T. executives In-Transition is limited to the first two registrants.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting
2023-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Are you in transition? Are you thinking of changing positions? Is your company hiring? Then register for the next Members In Transition meeting. This meeting is open and complimentary to all members, whether you are looking for a new position or want to help your colleagues.
To register, contact Steve Landry at stephen.landry@shu.edu.
SIM NATIONAL’S CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Take a look at SIM National’s database of I.T. executive jobs, at careers.simnet.org.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Steve Landry at stephen.landry@shu.edu.

March 2023 Monthly Meeting: Turning Strategy Into Reality
2023-03-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
We live in an era of unprecedented change. Organizations often struggle with how to move their big ideas into reality in a timely and effective manner. Business Architecture is a relatively new discipline that can help translate those strategies into action and help transform your business.
Whynde Kuehn will lead a discussion on how Business Architecture can be the powerful tool to transform your innovative strategies into reality. We’ll learn that Business Architecture is, in fact, not an I.T. tool. Instead, it is a business owned blueprint that links all areas of your business together. The goal is to facilitate the implementation of business strategy. All organizations must transform on some level to remain relevant. This is a “must attend” meeting, wherever your organization is in its transformation journey.
Click here for the meeting presentation!

About Whynde Kuehn:
Whynde Kuehn is a recognized global thought leader and a long-time pioneer, practitioner, and educator in digital transformation, strategy execution, and business architecture.
Whynde has a distinguished track record of successful team building worldwide. She is the Founder of Biz Arch Mastery, a dedicated online platform and community that helps professionals master the art and science of Business Architecture. She is also a Fellow with the Institute for Digital Transformation, Co-Founder at Business Architecture Associates, Senior Consultant for Cutter Consortium, and Co-Founder, Vice President, and Academic Chair of the Business Architecture Guild. Whynde is the author of Strategy to Reality, published in 2022. Whynde is exceptionally passionate about assisting mission-driven organizations in succeeding and scaling through the application of solid business approaches. Likewise, she routinely inspires corporate entities to use business as a force for good.
Whynde, Founder and Managing Director at S2E Transformation, Inc., supports her clients by bridging the gap between strategy and execution. This enables them to achieve their most extraordinary visions for business and digital transformation in a practical, business-focused way.
Whynde has extensive experience in enterprise transformation and planning. She is a passionate advocate for using business architecture to enable effective strategy execution and digital transformation. Whynde has extensive experience applying the discipline at leading Fortune 500 and international enterprises, governmental and non-profit organizations, and with a range of entrepreneurs, social enterprises, and cross-sector initiatives. One of Whynde’s most recognized competencies is her ability to assist executives and their teams cultivate their business architecture practices.

Join your peers to gain new perspectives, share experiences, and collaborate on real-life solutions to your most pressing problems. Come away with actionable insights and build a strong professional network, as you engage with old friends and make new connections, at our in person meeting on March 9 at the Madison Hotel. Networking begins at 5:30 p.m.. 5:30 Registration and Networking
6:15 Dinner
6:45 Business Meeting
7:00 Presentation and Q&A
8:00 Networking

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting, 4/3/2023.
2023-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Are you in transition? Are you thinking of changing positions? Is your company hiring? Then register for the next Members In Transition meeting, via videoconference, from 12:00-1:00 p.m.. This meeting is open and complimentary to all members, whether you are looking for a new position or want to help your colleagues.
To register, select your complimentary ticket below.
SIM NATIONAL’S CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Take a look at SIM National’s database of I.T. executive jobs, at careers.simnet.org.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Steve Landry at stephen.landry@shu.edu.

"Empowering People to Do Their Best," with Zoom CIO Gary Sorrentino
2023-04-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
Now that the pandemic is behind us, how do we make people better moving forward? Regardless of whether they are working remotely, in office or hybrid, we need to continue to create a culture of collaboration and innovation. Please join Zoom’s CIO, Gary Sorrentino for an in-depth discussion on unleashing human excellence. 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. 5:30 Registration and Networking
6:15 Dinner
6:45 Business Meeting
7:00 Presentation and Q&A
8:00 Networking Register for the event below or email your RSVP to Karen Kostulas. Include your full name, professional title, with company email in the message.
SIM NJ Members: $60
Non-member guests: $100
Non-member guests must be accompanied by a member.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting, 5/1/2023.
2023-05-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Are you in transition? Are you thinking of changing positions? Is your company hiring? Then register for the next Members In Transition meeting, via videoconference. This meeting is open and complimentary to all members, whether you are looking for a new position or want to help your colleagues.
To register, select your complimentary ticket below.
SIM NATIONAL’S CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Take a look at SIM National’s database of I.T. executive jobs, at careers.simnet.org.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Steve Landry at stephen.landry@shu.edu.

May 2023 Meeting: HMG NJ CIO Executive Leadership Summit
2023-05-18 08:00 - 16:00 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
HMG Strategy And SIM NJ Proudly Present:

2023 New Jersey CIO Executive Leadership Summit

Resilient Leadership: Driving Fearless Reinvention to Deliver a Secure Digital Agenda

Inflationary pressures and other macro-economic challenges are creating headwinds for technology executives and fellow members of the C-suite to execute on and achieve strategic goals. The fast-changing socio-economic landscape is prompting technology executives to become more creative than ever and to draw upon authentic and inclusive leadership skills to inspire their teams. As technology executives continue to increase their stature in the C-suite, this is creating unique opportunities for them to foster a collaborative culture, embrace innovative approaches, and develop strong partnerships to leverage hot technologies such as AI, cloud platforms and cyber technologies to securely move the needle for the business and win in tumultuous times.
For more information, visit the HMG Website.
Register directly on the Event Page.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting, 6/5/2023.
2023-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar

NJ SIM Foundation Charity Golf Outing - Monday June 26, 2023
2023-06-26 08:00 - 17:00 | New Jersey National Golf Club, 579 Allen Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States

Annual Summer BBQ 2023
2023-08-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
Don’t miss this fun and informal summer event for SIM NJ Members only at The Madison Hotel! Feel free to dress casually and enjoy an evening of BBQ and cocktails with your SIM New Jersey colleagues. There will be no formal presentation or speaker at this event and best of all the event is FREE to all SIM NJ Members, DON’T MISS IT! Free to all NJ SIM Members!

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting, 8/14/2023.
2023-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

Artificial Intelligence: Hype Versus Reality
2023-09-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
Artificial Intelligence: Hype Versus Reality
With the advent of ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence has exploded onto the scene. Every product now claims to be AI-enabled. Companies are implementing AI in their operations and products. This raises valid questions:

How much of this is hype versus reality?
How do I implement an AI project or service?
What are the legal ramifications of implementing AI?

We will explore these and other questions with a panel including Industry Leaders, a University Professor, and an Intellectual Property Attorney. Join us for our September 14 dinner meeting at the Madison Hotel. You will learn what to do whether you are implementing or just beginning to ponder Artificial Intelligence.
Here are our esteemed panelists:

Moderator: Shiboo Varughese

Shiboo Varughese is the CTO and Chief Architect at Cirrus Labs. He leads a team that builds technology solutions that meet business needs. Cirrus Labs specializes in the Cloud, Internet of Things, Analytics, and Automation.
Panelists:
Dr. Parag Doshi

Dr. Doshi is a VP of Engineering at Tricentis, a leading provider of software testing solutions. He has over 20 years of experience in IT and engineering. He is passionate about delivering true business value to our customers through innovative products and services. Dr Doshi earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Previously he was VP, Cloud Platform Services. He was responsible for driving an enterprise IT transformation across all Anthem business units, leading the company’s journey to Cloud Computing.
Natalie Richer

Natalie Richer is an Intellectual Property attorney at Lerner David. She is successful in handling litigation, patent prosecution, trademark, copyright, and licensing matters. Natalie works closely with clients to understand their business needs and goals, and helps them achieve those goals by identifying, protecting, and leveraging valuable IP assets. She and her team are experienced in a wide array of technological fields, including electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, biology, and physics. Natalie represents clients in diverse industries. These industries include software, electrical and computer products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aviation, telecommunication, footwear and apparel, biotechnology, consumer electronics, chemicals, food and beverages, toys, marketing, and academia.
John H. Shannon

John H. Shannon is a Professor of Legal Studies at the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University. His interests focus on the intersection of law, business, and technology. He highlights the issues and challenges propelled by digital transformation and its impact on the established order in business, law, and society.

5:30 Registration and Networking
6:15 Dinner
6:45 SIM NJ Updates
7:00 Featured Presentation/Discussion
8:00 More Networking Register for the event below or email your RSVP to Karen Kostulas. Include your full name, professional title, and company email address in the message.
SIM NJ Members: $60
Members In Transition: $30
Non-member guests: $100
Non-member guests must be accompanied by a member

SIM NJ Round Table: Artificial Intelligence And The Future Of Work
2023-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Join us as we explore the state of generative AI and its impact on leaders. The talk will be led by Dan Turchin, CEO of PeopleReign and host of the award-winning podcast “AI and the Future of Work.”
The World Economic Forum says AI will eliminate 85 million jobs in the next three years… and create 97 million new ones. Now is the time for leaders to understand how to embrace generative AI to deliver better service experiences. In the decade ahead, those with an understanding of what’s possible with AI will vastly outperform the competition.
Key takeaways:

How to train virtual agents on your content to have natural language conversations with employees.
How to use large language models (LLMs) to coach live agents to resolve more issues the right way the first time
How to mitigate the risk of AI hallucinations and biased answers
How to ensure generative AI apps are auditable and their answers are explainable

Join us for this thought-provoking discussion that will challenge the way you think about employee experiences and help you prepare for the future of work.
Dan Turchin

Dan Turchin is the CEO and Founder of PeopleReign, the leading AI platform for IT and HR employee service automation. He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and has hosted over 200 episodes of the popular “AI and the Future of Work” podcast.
Prior to PeopleReign, Dan was the CEO of AIOps leader InsightFinder. Previously, he co-founded Astound, an AI-first enterprise platform for HR and IT, and was Vice President of Product at DevOps leader BigPanda, Chief Product Officer at security analytics company AccelOps (now Fortinet), and a Senior Director of Product Strategy at ServiceNow.
He also served as a founding board member at Rhomobile prior to its acquisition by Motorola and currently serves on the board of Auger, the open source automated machine learning framework.
In 2000, Dan co-founded Aeroprise and served as CEO until it was acquired in 2010 by BMC Software. He is an active angel investor and startup advisor with a portfolio of over 30 companies.
Dan’s passionate about building great teams that build great products that solve hard problems that change lives. He’s a big fan of Asimov, Dr. Seuss, youth soccer, adventure sports, and Tynker.
Dan has BS and BA degrees from Stanford University. Follow him on Twitter.

Register for this complimentary midday event below. (Alternatively, you may email your reservation to Karen Kostulas. Include your full name, professional title, and company email address in the message.)

Cybersecurity Through A Risk Management, Compliance, And Legal Lens
2023-10-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
Information Security is now one of the most significant risk areas for any business. Thus, understanding, addressing, and managing that risk needs to be a top priority – to protect company information, assets, technology, systems, and networks.
Most federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and regulators are now hyper-focused on Information Security — not just on apprehending cybercriminals and reactively addressing cybercrime after it occurs; but also, proactively preventing it.
Today, most enforcement and regulatory agencies expect businesses to have robust cybersecurity compliance programs built around identifying and managing their most significant cyber risks. Many also require companies to have robust risk-based information security programs, as pre-requisites to conducting business. This also extends to third-party contractors and business partners who are now expected and contractually required to have robust risk-based information security compliance programs.
The best way to prevent this Parade of Horribles is for IT and Risk Management/Compliance/Legal to work together in a collaborative partnership – transcending traditional corporate silos and assumptions regarding what IT, Compliance, Legal, and Risk Management are “supposed” to do.
On Octobert 12 2023, Alexandra Rebay, former Global Chief Compliance Officer for Verizon Communications will lead a discussion on how to form this collaborative partnership. When done right, effective proactive information security compliance and risk management can be leveraged as a competitive advantage.

About Our Presenter:
Alexandra Rebay was the Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Global Chief Compliance Officer for Verizon Communications, and also held a variety of other senior executive leadership roles at Verizon and its predecessor company, GTE Corporation, over almost 30 years. Since retiring from Verizon on the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ms. Rebay has brought her expertise in compliance, risk management, litigation, and crisis management to the not-for-profit arena, guiding the Greater Somerset County YMCA, whose Board Audit & Risk Management Committee she chairs, through the myriad novel operational issues – including cybersecurity challenges – presented by the global pandemic and its aftermath.
Before her career in the private sector, Ms. Rebay served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York, prosecuting computer crime, securities fraud, corruption, narcotics, and terrorism cases. 5:30 Registration and Networking
6:15 Dinner
6:45 SIM NJ Updates
7:00 Featured Presentation/Discussion
8:00 More Networking
8:30: In-person Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting Register for the event below or email your RSVP to Karen Kostulas. Include your full name, professional title, and company email address in the message.
SIM NJ (and other SIM chapter) Members: $60
SIM NJ Members In Transition: $30
Non-member guests: $100
Non-member guests must be accompanied by a member

SIM NJ Roundtable: Metrics That Matter
2023-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Our Virtual Roundtable this month is on October 26th at 12:00 PM and is complimentary for all members. We will discuss how proper Risk Management reduces cybersecurity costs while improving our security posture.
Metrics That Matter is an organization that helps its clients effectively manage operations and cyber risk. It provides Risk Managers and Security Executives with the appropriate context and clarification on where to spend their security budget. They do this through identification and classification of pivotal assets, resources, and systems within the corporation.
The team at Metrics That Matters leverages a formulaic approach to compute inherent risk for Risk Managers and Security Executives. They do this by multiplying the respective impact and likelihood scores utilizing the “Power of Machine Learning” that evaluates the conceivable ramifications (be it financial, operational, or reputational) following a successful assault on each asset.
Metrics That Matters has the ability to continuously recalibrate risk calculations by evaluating the residual risk post the assimilation of security controls grounded in industry benchmarks which include NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and HIPAA. This is accomplished by mapping cyber products, policies, and processes to pertinent security controls. A tremendous “Value Add” that they offer is that their solution allows Risk Managers and Security Executives to model out current state and future state residual risk models based on increasing maturity of cyber solution effectiveness and adoption of new cyber risk solutions.
The discussion will be led by Larry Pfeifer, President of Consortium Networks, and Pat Dillon, Vice President of Locton Companies. Register for this complimentary midday event below. (Alternatively, you may email your reservation to Karen Kostulas. Include your full name, professional title, and company email address in the message.)

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting
2023-10-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
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.

Doing More With Less: A Green Beret Way
2023-11-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
Doing More With Less: A Green Beret Way
On Nov 16th we will be joined by Kyle Hall of Resourcive. In his presentation titled, “How To Do More With Less in IT: A Green Beret’s Approach”, Hall shares key elements of his success operating in VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) environments as a Green Beret and how these same principles can be applied to the challenging business landscape IT leaders face today with limited resources.

Kyle Hall is currently the President of Resourcive, a strategic IT sourcing consultancy that works closely with IT and technology leaders in the mid-market and enterprise to drive spend reduction and IT transformation efforts across all core IT services and solutions.
Prior to joining Resourcive, Kyle served in the US Army Special Forces as a Green Beret. He brings the skills and experiences learned operating in VUCA environments to his role within Resourcive and by extension, the technology leaders and Private Equity partners he works with on a daily basis.
Kyle holds a Bachelor in Organizational Leadership from the University of Charleston and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the Mason School of Business at the College of William & Mary. Kyle enjoys outdoor sports, travel, education, and spending time with family. 5:30 Registration and Networking
6:15 Dinner
6:45 SIM NJ Updates
7:00 Featured Presentation/Discussion
8:00 More Networking Register for the event below or email your RSVP to Karen Kostulas. Include your full name, professional title, and company email address in the message.
SIM NJ Members: $60
SIM NJ Members In Transition: $30
Non-member guests: $100
Non-member guests must be accompanied by a member

2023 Holiday Celebration
2023-12-10 16:00 - 21:00 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States
Join us at our flagship SOCIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR!
That’s right: it’s our annual Holiday Celebration, which you have waited for all year! This year it will be on Sunday, December 10 2023, at 4:00 p.m.. The event will be held at the elegant Madison Hotel.
We’ll get things going at 4:00 with a cocktail reception, followed by a lavish dinner and delightful dancing, until 9:00 p.m.. Your reservation also includes one guest. We look forward to welcoming you in person.

SIM Women: Linked In Live Broadcaster, Coach, Trainer, Three-Time Linked In Learning Instructor, and soon-to-be author, Cher Jones
2023-12-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Webinar
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 have Linked In Live Broadcaster, Coach, Trainer, three time Linked In Learning Instructor, and soon-to-be author Cher Jones, for our end of the year SIM Women webinar.
“Women helping women” is a long-standing concept inside SIM Women, but we cannot go it alone. For sixteen years, SIM Women has focused on building an inclusive community of respect, support, and motivation to help individuals achieve their full potential, and we intend to continue to equip you with tools, strategies, and education to bolster your leadership development efforts. Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.
