As current technologies evolve and new ones emerge, there is tremendous opportunity for companies that harness and mold these technologies into solutions, and for the partners that bring them to market.

Arrow Electronics is the platform company with the breadth and depth of resources, expertise and relationships to help manufacturers, value-added resellers, managed service providers and systems integrators grow their business, ensuring that every opportunity yields measurable results.

The inaugural Arrow Technology Summit expands on the highly successful Data Everywhere event. At the Arrow Technology Summit, you’ll receive actionable information from market intelligence and industry leaders on security, IoT, hybrid cloud, data intelligence and nextgen data center.

The Arrow Technology Summit features:

22 information-packed sessions exploring technology advances and trends in security, IoT, hybrid cloud, data intelligence and next-gen architecture
One-on-one meetings and planning sessions with sales and engineering leaders from Arrow, top-tier manufacturers and the partner community
Endless networking opportunities to build and strengthen relationships with decision makers and influencers who can help grow your business
A Solutions Showcase where the industry’s most-trusted IT vendors demonstrate best-of-breed solutions

Arrow Technology Summit - Main Stage Editorials 2018

“It’s not a matter of if, but when” is a common axiom about cybersecurity breaches. In the midst of increasing regulation and a workforce challenges, how do partners and suppliers make security a business-enabler by becoming the customer’s trusted advisor? Join security experts from Forcepoint, Gemalto and Arrow as they share real-world examples and forward-looking perspectives.

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Davitt Potter  Global Security Practice Leader, Arrow
Davitt Potter is the global security practice Leader at Arrow. A nearly life-long
computer geek, Potter’s first PC was a Commodore 64 at age 8. After being indoctrinated in computer science at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Potter obtained real-world education as a field engineer and systems architect, then, for over 15 years, he was a security and infrastructure consultant. Potter joined Arrow in 2010. He has been director of technical services since 2013 and currently leads the Arrow Security Engineering team, driving strategy discussions, CTO/CISO consulting and end-to-end engagements to provide partners and their customers with information to help securely enable transformative businesses. In the very little free time that leaves, Potter likes to ski, hike, write, work on old cars and (poorly) play his collection of guitars. He lives in the country outside of Dallas, Texas.

Hosts:

Todd Moore  Senior Vice President, Encryption Products, Gemalto
Todd Moore is the senior vice president of Encryption Products at Gemalto, where he has business line ownership for a data protection business. He is a respected cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience helping organizations protect their most sensitive data. Previously, he was the director of product line management at Harris Corporation. Moore holds a Master of Science in electrical engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Science in computer and electrical engineering from Cornell University, and a Bachelor of Art in physics and mathematics from Ithaca College. Moore has received certifications in the Leadership Directions Program from the University of Virginia and in executive education from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is active in his community and spends much of his free time supporting his two teenagers while they pursue their passions in soccer and weightlifting.

Richard Ford  Chief Scientist, Forcepoint
Dr. Richard Ford is the chief scientist for Forcepoint, overseeing technical direction and innovation throughout the business. He brings over 25 years of experience in computer security, with knowledge in both offensive and defensive technology solutions. During his career, Ford has held positions with Virus Bulletin, IBM Research, Command Software Systems and NTT Verio. He has also worked in academia, holding an endowed chair in computer security, and served as head of the Computer Sciences and Cybersecurity Department at
the Florida Institute of Technology. He holds a bachelor’s, master’s and D.Phil in physics from the University of Oxford.

Arrow Technology Summit 2018 - Main Stage Editorial - Equipping Customers for the "When" Part 1

“It’s not a matter of if, but when” is a common axiom about cybersecurity breaches. In the midst of increasing regulation and a workforce challenges, how do partners and suppliers make security a business-enabler by becoming the customer’s trusted advisor? Join security experts from Forcepoint, Gemalto and Arrow as they share real-world examples and forward-looking perspectives.

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Davitt Potter Global Security Practice Leader, Arrow
Davitt Potter is the global security practice Leader at Arrow. A nearly life-long
computer geek, Potter’s first PC was a Commodore 64 at age 8. After being indoctrinated in computer science at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Potter obtained real-world education as a field engineer and systems architect, then, for over 15 years, he was a security and infrastructure consultant. Potter joined Arrow in 2010. He has been director of technical services since 2013 and currently leads the Arrow Security Engineering team, driving strategy discussions, CTO/CISO consulting and end-to-end engagements to provide partners and their customers with information to help securely enable transformative businesses. In the very little free time that leaves, Potter likes to ski, hike, write, work on old cars and (poorly) play his collection of guitars. He lives in the country outside of Dallas, Texas.

Hosts:

Todd Moore Senior Vice President, Encryption Products, Gemalto
Todd Moore is the senior vice president of Encryption Products at Gemalto, where he has business line ownership for a data protection business. He is a respected cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience helping organizations protect their most sensitive data. Previously, he was the director of product line management at Harris Corporation. Moore holds a Master of Science in electrical engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Science in computer and electrical engineering from Cornell University, and a Bachelor of Art in physics and mathematics from Ithaca College. Moore has received certifications in the Leadership Directions Program from the University of Virginia and in executive education from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is active in his community and spends much of his free time supporting his two teenagers while they pursue their passions in soccer and weightlifting.

Richard Ford Chief Scientist, Forcepoint
Dr. Richard Ford is the chief scientist for Forcepoint, overseeing technical direction and innovation throughout the business. He brings over 25 years of experience in computer security, with knowledge in both offensive and defensive technology solutions. During his career, Ford has held positions with Virus Bulletin, IBM Research, Command Software Systems and NTT Verio. He has also worked in academia, holding an endowed chair in computer security, and served as head of the Computer Sciences and Cybersecurity Department at
the Florida Institute of Technology. He holds a bachelor’s, master’s and D.Phil in physics from the University of Oxford.

Arrow Technology Summit 2018 - Main Stage Editorial - Equipping Customers for the "When" Part 2

The internet of things has tremendous potential, but success will be found only by those who are strategic in their approach. Selecting the right vertical, creating partnerships and leveraging service resources to carry the technology is critical. Join innovators from Intel, Microsoft and Arrow as they discuss how to engage in the unique sales motion that is necessary to grow your IoT business.

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Ashish Parikh  VP, Global IoT Platforms and Solutions, Arrow

Ashish Parikh leads the internet of things platforms and solutions in the IoT global solutions organization at Arrow Electronics. Parikh and his team are responsible for assessing and integrating with partners to develop comprehensive IoT solution offerings for OEM and enterprise customers. This includes development of Arrow Connect, a SaaS middleware platform for device and data management. Parikh’s solutions team is also responsible for strategy and marketing of horizontal and vertical technology for customers looking to either build or use IoT solutions. With over 25 years of experience in computer aided system design, contact centers, unified communications and IoT, Parikh has developed, managed and deployed software products. His experience spans product development, product management, professional services, channel enablement, strategy, business development and go-to market across start-ups, mid-sized and large organizations. Parikh received his bachelor’s and master’s in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Parikh currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. When not engaged in professional pursuits, Parikh enjoys spending time with his two sons and wife, cycling, hiking, photography and tinkering.

Hosts:

Rod O'Shea  Worldwide IoT Partners and Channels Director, Intel

As Worldwide Director of IoT partners and channels, Rod O'Shea is responsible for ensuring Intel delivers compelling strategies to drive industry leadership and foster global innovation. This includes engaging a world-class ecosystem of partners to accelerate IoT transformation. 
Rod has held a variety of positions within both Intel’s sales teams and its product divisions. Prior to his current role, Rod was General Manager of Direct and Channel Sales for Intel’s Europe region. 
Rod holds a First Class Honours Degree in Operational Research and Computing, and in his spare time enjoys outdoor pursuits, traveling and reading. He is now based in Phoenix, Arizona, having recently relocated from London, England. 

Nicole Denil  General Manager of Global Channels, CDS IoT, Microsoft

Nicole Denil is General Manager, Global Channels for IOT. She has been with Microsoft for 14 years, and has held positions across Latin America, Cloud and Enterprise, OEMs, and ISVs. Prior to IoT, she was the Devices Sales Director and led the cloud and enterprise strategy for Latin America. She was a pioneer in launching Microsoft’s cloud platform, Azure, and previously was a co-founder and VP of Sales and Marketing at Sitemasher, a SaaS cloud-based content management system that was acquired by Salesforce.com. Prior to joining Microsoft, Nicole served Rockwell’s Automation and Software divisions for 10 years. Nicole tallies more than 24 years of experience in high-tech business and has a Master’s Degree in International Business.

Arrow Technology Summit 2018 - Main Stage Editorial - IoT: Pick a Path and Bring Your Sherpa Part 1

The internet of things has tremendous potential, but success will be found only by those who are strategic in their approach. Selecting the right vertical, creating partnerships and leveraging service resources to carry the technology is critical. Join innovators from Intel, Microsoft and Arrow as they discuss how to engage in the unique sales motion that is necessary to grow your IoT business.

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Ashish Parikh VP, Global IoT Platforms and Solutions, Arrow

Ashish Parikh leads the internet of things platforms and solutions in the IoT global solutions organization at Arrow Electronics. Parikh and his team are responsible for assessing and integrating with partners to develop comprehensive IoT solution offerings for OEM and enterprise customers. This includes development of Arrow Connect, a SaaS middleware platform for device and data management. Parikh’s solutions team is also responsible for strategy and marketing of horizontal and vertical technology for customers looking to either build or use IoT solutions. With over 25 years of experience in computer aided system design, contact centers, unified communications and IoT, Parikh has developed, managed and deployed software products. His experience spans product development, product management, professional services, channel enablement, strategy, business development and go-to market across start-ups, mid-sized and large organizations. Parikh received his bachelor’s and master’s in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Parikh currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. When not engaged in professional pursuits, Parikh enjoys spending time with his two sons and wife, cycling, hiking, photography and tinkering.

Hosts:

Rod O'Shea Worldwide IoT Partners and Channels Director, Intel

As Worldwide Director of IoT partners and channels, Rod O'Shea is responsible for ensuring Intel delivers compelling strategies to drive industry leadership and foster global innovation. This includes engaging a world-class ecosystem of partners to accelerate IoT transformation. 
Rod has held a variety of positions within both Intel’s sales teams and its product divisions. Prior to his current role, Rod was General Manager of Direct and Channel Sales for Intel’s Europe region. 
Rod holds a First Class Honours Degree in Operational Research and Computing, and in his spare time enjoys outdoor pursuits, traveling and reading. He is now based in Phoenix, Arizona, having recently relocated from London, England.

Nicole Denil General Manager of Global Channels, CDS IoT, Microsoft

Nicole Denil is General Manager, Global Channels for IOT. She has been with Microsoft for 14 years, and has held positions across Latin America, Cloud and Enterprise, OEMs, and ISVs. Prior to IoT, she was the Devices Sales Director and led the cloud and enterprise strategy for Latin America. She was a pioneer in launching Microsoft’s cloud platform, Azure, and previously was a co-founder and VP of Sales and Marketing at Sitemasher, a SaaS cloud-based content management system that was acquired by Salesforce.com. Prior to joining Microsoft, Nicole served Rockwell’s Automation and Software divisions for 10 years. Nicole tallies more than 24 years of experience in high-tech business and has a Master’s Degree in International Business.

Arrow Technology Summit 2018 - Main Stage Editorial - IoT: Pick a Path and Bring Your Sherpa Part 2

Hybrid cloud is a reality, but is anyone really making any money providing cloud solutions and services? How can partners bridge the compensation gap moving from a new license to an annuity model? Join cloud veterans from Commvault, Microsoft and Arrow as they discuss how the market is changing and opportunities for both seasoned cloud partners and those considering entering this space.

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John Austin  Global Practice Leader - Hybrid Cloud, Arrow
John Austin has over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. His channel experience ranges from building a channel program from the ground up for several start-up companies, to managing a channel program for IBM Global Services, to all aspects of building and managing a cloud services organization with Arrow Electronics. Austin is focused on channel sales and building strategic relationships with channel partners transitioning to a cloud services business. Austin helped develop Arrow’s Cloud Enablement program, which helps traditional channel partners make the pivot to a subscription-based cloud business. His experience also spans the delivery of end-of-cloud services and managing relationships with cloud delivery partners in the cloud services space. This includes suppliers delivering IaaS, SaaS, backup and disaster recovery and managed services. Austin lives in Castle Rock, Colorado, with his wife, Raissa. His daughter is a sophomore at the University of Georgia studying nursing and is a member of the nationally ranked swim and dive team.

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Vibhu Ranjan  Director of Partner Strategy and Planning , Microsoft
Vibhu Ranjan is a director of partner strategy and planning in the Worldwide One Commercial Partner team at Microsoft. He is responsible for the overall partner strategy, sales plays and value propositions for partners in the Applications and Infrastructure Solution Area to drive partner-led Azure business growth. He brings a wealth of industry, business and technology experience across Microsoft and Microsoft partners like Citrix, Deloitte Consulting and F5 Networks. During his nine years at Microsoft, Ranjan has held a variety of corporate and field/partner-facing marketing and sales roles.

Randy De Meno Chief Technologist – Microsoft Products and Microsoft Relationship, Commvault
A more than 24-year Commvault veteran, De Meno led Commvault’s entry to heterogeneous data management and pioneered Commvault’s Windows Centric software solution, while spearheading the strategic partnership with Microsoft. De Meno holds dozens patents for Commvault technology, including E-Discovery and Granular Application Integration. In 2013, CRN tabbed De Meno as a Top 100 Executive and Top 25 Innovator in the computer industry, and in 2016, Wagner College named him their “Alumni Fellow” recipient for distinguished careers. De Meno is married with three children and leads the Commvault Hockey Helping Kids program, which has helped raise over $1.5 million dollars for various children’s charities, while enabling children to have unique experiences in NHL settings with ex-NHL players and USA Women Olympic Team members. He is a staunch advocate for families working with Autism.

Arrow Technology Summit - Main Stage Editorial - Cloud: Build Practice That’s a Rainmaker Part 1

Hybrid cloud is a reality, but is anyone really making any money providing cloud solutions and services? How can partners bridge the compensation gap moving from a new license to an annuity model? Join cloud veterans from Commvault, Microsoft and Arrow as they discuss how the market is changing and opportunities for both seasoned cloud partners and those considering entering this space.

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John Austin Global Practice Leader - Hybrid Cloud, Arrow
John Austin has over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. His channel experience ranges from building a channel program from the ground up for several start-up companies, to managing a channel program for IBM Global Services, to all aspects of building and managing a cloud services organization with Arrow Electronics. Austin is focused on channel sales and building strategic relationships with channel partners transitioning to a cloud services business. Austin helped develop Arrow’s Cloud Enablement program, which helps traditional channel partners make the pivot to a subscription-based cloud business. His experience also spans the delivery of end-of-cloud services and managing relationships with cloud delivery partners in the cloud services space. This includes suppliers delivering IaaS, SaaS, backup and disaster recovery and managed services. Austin lives in Castle Rock, Colorado, with his wife, Raissa. His daughter is a sophomore at the University of Georgia studying nursing and is a member of the nationally ranked swim and dive team.

Hosts

Vibhu Ranjan Director of Partner Strategy and Planning , Microsoft
Vibhu Ranjan is a director of partner strategy and planning in the Worldwide One Commercial Partner team at Microsoft. He is responsible for the overall partner strategy, sales plays and value propositions for partners in the Applications and Infrastructure Solution Area to drive partner-led Azure business growth. He brings a wealth of industry, business and technology experience across Microsoft and Microsoft partners like Citrix, Deloitte Consulting and F5 Networks. During his nine years at Microsoft, Ranjan has held a variety of corporate and field/partner-facing marketing and sales roles.

Randy De Meno Chief Technologist – Microsoft Products and Microsoft Relationship, Commvault
A more than 24-year Commvault veteran, De Meno led Commvault’s entry to heterogeneous data management and pioneered Commvault’s Windows Centric software solution, while spearheading the strategic partnership with Microsoft. De Meno holds dozens patents for Commvault technology, including E-Discovery and Granular Application Integration. In 2013, CRN tabbed De Meno as a Top 100 Executive and Top 25 Innovator in the computer industry, and in 2016, Wagner College named him their “Alumni Fellow” recipient for distinguished careers. De Meno is married with three children and leads the Commvault Hockey Helping Kids program, which has helped raise over $1.5 million dollars for various children’s charities, while enabling children to have unique experiences in NHL settings with ex-NHL players and USA Women Olympic Team members. He is a staunch advocate for families working with Autism.

Arrow Technology Summit - Main Stage Editorial - Cloud: Build Practice That’s a Rainmaker Part 2

Every business need revolves around data. Business opportunities are uncovered and sales cycles shortened when the interaction with your customer is a data-driven conversation that leads to outcomes. Attend this session to hear real-world experience from innovators at IBM, Hitachi and Arrow about the framework and strategies for leveraging AI today to improve business process, streamline operations and create your AI strategy.

David Fearne  Global Data Intelligence Practice Leader, Arrow

David Fearne has been at Arrow for eight years, working in UKI, EMEA and global roles. He was most recently the technical director of Arrow’s enterprise computing solutions business in UK and Ireland. Fearne specializes in big data and all things cloud, and was one of the founders of the ArrowSphere project. His career started as an IBM graduate,but has touched end-users, vendors, distributors and resellers with outcome-centric focuses ranging from central government and HPC to financial and space. In 2017, he was recognized as one of the 50 most influential people in big data in the UK, an acknowledgement he earned for his work on the “How Happy is London” project.

Paul C. Zikopoulos  Vice President of Cognitive BigData Systems , IBM

Paul C. Zikopoulos is the vice president of cognitive big data systems at IBM. He’s an award-winning writer and speaker and was once consulted on the topic of big data by the popular TV show “60 Minutes.” Zikopoulos also advises various universities on their graduate analytics programs and has been named to more than a dozen “Experts to Follow” lists on social media. As a seated board member for Women 2.0, a global brand for women in tech and entrepreneurship that works to close the gender gaps at tech companies. Zikopoulos is an advocate for women in technology. Zikopoulos has written 19 books and more than 360 articles on data. He doesn't think NoSQL is something you put on a resume if you don't have SQL skills and he knows JSON isn't a person in his department. Ultimately, Zikopoulos is trying to figure out the world according to Chloë, his daughter, whom he notes didn’t come with a handbook and is more complex than the topic of big data itself, but more fun too.

Shawn Rosemarin Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Global Field and Industry, Hitachi

Shawn Rosemarin is currently CTO of Global Field and Industry at Hitachi. As part of the Executive Sales Leadership team, Rosemarin holds direct accountability for all strategy and key talent across both pre-sales and Hitachi Vantara’s Industry Solutions Group. Prior to this role, Rosemarin was a chief technologist within the Americas Field CTO team at VMware and held various roles in technology and sales leadership. Rosemarin’s passion is working closely with customers to help them transform digitally with everything from private/hybrid cloud to end-user computing transformation and emerging IoT Solutions. Over the past 18 years, Rosemarin has gained experience with various technology organizations, including IBM, Dell and Hitachi Data Systems. An active seminar presenter, Rosemarin enjoys sharing experiences, simplifying complex concepts and highlighting best practices. Rosemarin holds a Bachelor of Commerce in management information systems from Queen’s University.

Arrow Technology Summit - Main Stage Editorial - Data: Ingest, Transform, Store and Explore Part 1

Every business need revolves around data. Business opportunities are uncovered and sales cycles shortened when the interaction with your customer is a data-driven conversation that leads to outcomes. Attend this session to hear real-world experience from innovators at IBM, Hitachi and Arrow about the framework and strategies for leveraging AI today to improve business process, streamline operations and create your AI strategy.

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David Fearne Global Data Intelligence Practice Leader, Arrow

David Fearne has been at Arrow for eight years, working in UKI, EMEA and global roles. He was most recently the technical director of Arrow’s enterprise computing solutions business in UK and Ireland. Fearne specializes in big data and all things cloud, and was one of the founders of the ArrowSphere project. His career started as an IBM graduate,but has touched end-users, vendors, distributors and resellers with outcome-centric focuses ranging from central government and HPC to financial and space. In 2017, he was recognized as one of the 50 most influential people in big data in the UK, an acknowledgement he earned for his work on the “How Happy is London” project.

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Paul C. Zikopoulos Vice President of Cognitive BigData Systems , IBM
Paul C. Zikopoulos is the vice president of cognitive big data systems at IBM. He’s an award-winning writer and speaker and was once consulted on the topic of big data by the popular TV show “60 Minutes.” Zikopoulos also advises various universities on their graduate analytics programs and has been named to more than a dozen “Experts to Follow” lists on social media. As a seated board member for Women 2.0, a global brand for women in tech and entrepreneurship that works to close the gender gaps at tech companies. Zikopoulos is an advocate for women in technology. Zikopoulos has written 19 books and more than 360 articles on data. He doesn't think NoSQL is something you put on a resume if you don't have SQL skills and he knows JSON isn't a person in his department. Ultimately, Zikopoulos is trying to figure out the world according to Chloë, his daughter, whom he notes didn’t come with a handbook and is more complex than the topic of big data itself, but more fun too.

Shawn Rosemarin Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Global Field and Industry, Hitachi
Shawn Rosemarin is currently CTO of Global Field and Industry at Hitachi. As part of the Executive Sales Leadership team, Rosemarin holds direct accountability for all strategy and key talent across both pre-sales and Hitachi Vantara’s Industry Solutions Group. Prior to this role, Rosemarin was a chief technologist within the Americas Field CTO team at VMware and held various roles in technology and sales leadership. Rosemarin’s passion is working closely with customers to help them transform digitally with everything from private/hybrid cloud to end-user computing transformation and emerging IoT Solutions. Over the past 18 years, Rosemarin has gained experience with various technology organizations, including IBM, Dell and Hitachi Data Systems. An active seminar presenter, Rosemarin enjoys sharing experiences, simplifying complex concepts and highlighting best practices. Rosemarin holds a Bachelor of Commerce in management information systems from Queen’s University.

Arrow Technology Summit - Main Stage Editorial - Data: Ingest, Transform, Store and Explore Part 2

Some say infrastructure has become a commodity driven by price. Others point to the evolution of infrastructure—software-defined networks, hyper convergence—as a lucrative opportunity. So, which is it? Submit your Fact or Fiction questions and perspectives at the Oracle and VMware exhibit hall tables on Thursday evening, then join our experts on Friday morning as they debate your submissions.

Speakers:
Adam Catbagan Technology Leader, Arrow
An accomplished technical sales leader, Adam Catbagan has been a driving force for creating cultures of technical accountability, discipline and sales excellence. Catbagan develops, implements and influences technical strategies that drive revenue, demonstrate operational efficiency, benchmark IT services and help develop and drive go-to market strategies. 

Will Payne Senior Director of SLED for the Networking and Security (NSX) Business Unit, VMware
Will Payne joined VMware in November 2016 as the Director of SLED for the Networking and Security business unit. Payne leads the team responsible for VMware’s critical security initiatives across the state/local government and education markets. He and his team help customers solve unique mission challenges around compliance, security and operations. Payne is an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in networking and information security. Prior to joining VMware, Payne held similar positions at Cisco, EMC and Oracle. A Colorado resident, he holds a bachelor’s degree in foreign affairs from the University of Virginia and is active in local charities such as Habitat for Humanity and Junior Achievement.    

Matthew O'Keefe Vice President and Corporate Technologist, Oracle
Dr. Matthew O’Keefe is a vice president and corporate technologist in the Cloud Business Group at Oracle, specializing in helping customers leverage the Oracle cloud to build out next-generation enterprise IT and deploy new cloud applications quickly. He spent nearly five years at Hitachi Data Systems in product R&D and delivery for enterprise storage and big data. Prior to Hitachi, O’Keefe started and sold two infrastructure IT companies, one focused on Linux storage management software and the other on cloud backup. He began his computing career with a Ph.D. at Purdue University in parallel computing and, before entering the enterprise IT world, spent 10 years as a tenured professor at the University of Minnesota, developing parallel applications that leveraged very large scale computing systems, the precursors to today’s clouds.

Arrow Technology Summit - Main Stage Editorial - Next Generation Data Center Part 1

Some say infrastructure has become a commodity driven by price. Others point to the evolution of infrastructure—software-defined networks, hyper convergence—as a lucrative opportunity? which is it?

Speakers:
Adam Catbagan Technology Leader, Arrow
An accomplished technical sales leader, Adam Catbagan has been a driving force for creating cultures of technical accountability, discipline and sales excellence. Catbagan develops, implements and influences technical strategies that drive revenue, demonstrate operational efficiency, benchmark IT services and help develop and drive go-to market strategies. 

Will Payne Senior Director of SLED for the Networking and Security (NSX) Business Unit, VMware
Will Payne joined VMware in November 2016 as the Director of SLED for the Networking and Security business unit. Payne leads the team responsible for VMware’s critical security initiatives across the state/local government and education markets. He and his team help customers solve unique mission challenges around compliance, security and operations. Payne is an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in networking and information security. Prior to joining VMware, Payne held similar positions at Cisco, EMC and Oracle. A Colorado resident, he holds a bachelor’s degree in foreign affairs from the University of Virginia and is active in local charities such as Habitat for Humanity and Junior Achievement.    

Matthew O'Keefe Vice President and Corporate Technologist, Oracle
Dr. Matthew O’Keefe is a vice president and corporate technologist in the Cloud Business Group at Oracle, specializing in helping customers leverage the Oracle cloud to build out next-generation enterprise IT and deploy new cloud applications quickly. He spent nearly five years at Hitachi Data Systems in product R&D and delivery for enterprise storage and big data. Prior to Hitachi, O’Keefe started and sold two infrastructure IT companies, one focused on Linux storage management software and the other on cloud backup. He began his computing career with a Ph.D. at Purdue University in parallel computing and, before entering the enterprise IT world, spent 10 years as a tenured professor at the University of Minnesota, developing parallel applications that leveraged very large scale computing systems, the precursors to today’s clouds.

Arrow Technology Summit - Main Stage Editorial - Next Generation Data Center Part 2

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