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I teach and research social media in the Technical Communication program at Arizona State University. I use qualitative and quantitative methods to investigate how people who work outside large organizations use online professional communication to do their work. I am currently researching Kickstarter. I am also interested in the policy applications of research. I am a member of the Association for Business Communication and ACM SIGDOC. 

Mark Kirstein is a seasoned management consultant spanning multiple technology domains over his 30+ years of experience.  With a foundation of a BSEE and MBA degree, Mark has aligned his focus on the intersection among privacy, Artificial Intelligence, and cyber security, to help companies incorporate risk. governance and compliance into their business planning processes.  Mark balances the sometimes-competing priorities of business opportunity with technology, risk management and compliance/regulatory considerations. 
Mark validates his expertise with certifications as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Information Privacy Professional, and (pending) certified AI Governance Professional.  His hands-on experience has crossed a range of industries, including Healthcare, Software as a service, Manufacturing, Retail and others.

Al Terry - Strategic Account Executive, USAF Veteran, NBA Dad

With nearly two decades in technology, Al Terry is a Strategic Account Executive at Coro, a cybersecurity leader focused on safeguarding businesses from evolving threats. Al works closely with partners, agents, MSPs, and resellers to advance Coro’s mission of cybersecurity excellence.

As a trusted advisor, Al collaborates with C-level executives and IT leaders, providing tailored solutions and ongoing support. His approach emphasizes building strong, trust-based relationships, ensuring clients’ needs are met. Al partners with regional stakeholders to create strategies that drive growth and business opportunities.

Al’s dedication to enabling success across the cybersecurity ecosystem is reflected in his work and his commitment to empowering others.

Amy Frentz is the Vice President of Operations at Liveops, Inc. Amy brings more than 10 years of leadership experience to her role at Liveops, where she is passionate about connecting enterprise contact center leaders with innovative customer experience (CX) solutions. Amy cultivates relationships with partners to deliver innovative CX strategies, and positively influences her peers within the industry as a thought leader.  Amy is also a leader of DEI efforts at Liveops, focused on encouraging diverse perspectives and increasing representation.  Amy and her family enjoy walking, hiking, and dining at local restaurants.
 

I'm an opportunity generator and resource connector.  I help organizations scale through strategic planning, business development, events, connections and people!   I founded Alimental Business after taking some time away from working in the global events industry. I was tired of being on the road and in a new country every month.   I wanted to reconnect with my local community and make a difference.  I was lucky enough to connect with CEI and help be on the ground floor to launch Venture Cafe Phoenix as the director.  While Venture Cafe is my passion project, I've also been working with large to mid-sized organizations to help them scale their business through business development, sales trainings, new product launch, event strategies, strategic partnerships, employee recruitment and employee retention.   If I don't have the skill set needed to help you, I can guarantee I know someone who does!     

I have been in the Human Capital Management industry for 24 years.  I co-owned a software development firm from 1989 to 1998 which led me to IT Recruiting and then led me to understand the need for full HCM.  I enjoy working with tech firms as I understand the challenges our company had in regards to employee management, general HR practices, payroll and especially benefits.

Dedicated to the advancement of technology and education. 
Charles D Wickens, CCE currently serves as Mayo Clinic’s Section Head Leader for the Healthcare Technology Management Division.  Charles previously served in various leadership roles in medical technology design, manufacturing, and with Massachusetts General Hospital.   Charles earned his undergraduate engineering degree at Northeastern University and advanced degree at Villanova University.   Charles is an Internationally Certified Clinical Engineer, is actively involved in peer reviewed publications as well as serves as an Adjunct Professor at Arizona State University and Maricopa Community College.  Charles enjoys chatting about engineering with grammar school students and routinely presents at local elementary schools.
 

For over 16 years, I've navigated the ever-evolving landscape of IT. My passion lies in crafting innovative solutions that bridge the gap between business needs and technological possibilities. As a Solution Architect, I wear many hats – strategist, leader, and mentor – all fueled by a relentless pursuit of progress.My most recent endeavor has been the architectural design and leadership of a multi-million dollar API platform. This cloud-based marvel, built on microservices and serverless architecture, has become a cornerstone of our company's revenue generation. It's been incredibly rewarding to see my vision become reality, driving significant business growth.

I started my career as a California lawyer and federal prosecutor. After 20 years, I decided to move on from litigation and start an online legal documents company. I haven't looked back! I love the technology entrepreneurial life.

Text or email me to set-up a coffee!