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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

“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.

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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.

“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.

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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.