Modernization Journeys Realized
"Modernization Journeys Realized," brings together seasoned CXOs and EAs to explore the practical realities of navigating complex organizational modernization. Beyond the theoretical benefits, panelists will delve into the tangible experiences of driving transformative change, encompassing technological upgrades, process re-engineering, and cultural shifts.
Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how to effectively lead their own modernization journeys, turning ambitious visions into tangible results and ensuring long-term organizational resilience and growth in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Speakers
Simone is a technology professional with 25 years of experience specializing in IT Business Applications, Infrastructure, and Security. Currently serving as IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Security Manager, Simone leads corporate initiatives and oversees IT systems to support business operations. With a career that began as an IT Analyst, Simone holds a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, earned in 1996.
Glenn Donaldson
Chief Architect | Dir. Enterprise Architecture, Integration Enablement, & Data Engineering at the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation
Glenn is an influential and result-oriented technology leader with 30+ years of achievement in leveraging technology, championing innovation, evolving vision, and engaging partners/stakeholders to drive operational excellence, constituent satisfaction and strive for competitive edge in the Higher Education IT domain. Glenn is a change agent for enterprise architecture, development, integration and data enablement, staff development, usage of innovative and emerging technologies. Glenn has held various technical/leadership roles in his 30+ full-time years at Ohio State where he has led or participated in some of the university's most impactful efforts.
Richard is a successful Chief Technology Officer with over 25 years experience in Software Engineering, Team Building and C-Suite reporting. Richard has spent many years building enterprise solutions for blue chip organizations in Public Sector, Financial Services, Agrotechnology, Transport and Logistics and more recently Telecoms. Richard is an avid Start-up mentor having successfully built and raised investment for a number of high profile companies.
Mifan is a senior leader heading the Solution Architecture function, the team that handles customer technical interactions and technical selling at WSO2. Mifan also works on the solutions side of WSO2 products. He works with many large customers to define their strategic roadmap and assist with architecture strategy. Before joining WSO2, Mifan has played multiple technology leadership and advocacy roles, including as co-founder and CTO of a technology startup, and as consultant spatial and technology architect for many government and private initiatives. He was also a founding member and board director of the Sahana Software Foundation, a global foundation that created the Open Source Sahana Disaster Management System. Mifan is a frequent speaker at events globally, dabbles in music, and is a fan of the Arsenal football club.