4-21-2011 TechExecs Seattle Technology Expo & IT Leadership Forums

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TechExecs Seattle

CIOs & IT Leadership Forum

Thursday, April 21, 2011

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

IT MANAGEMENT ::  YOU ARE INVITED: 
CFOs, CIOs, IT PRACTITIONERS, IT MANAGEMENT & IT SECURITY EXECUTIVES ( Not in Sales, Consulting or Recruiting ) For Qualified Information Technology, Information Security Professionals and Members of TechExecs Network (ie. CFOs, CIOs, CISO, VP/Dir/Manager of IT, Web Architects, Compliance Officer, Project Managers...) You are cordially invited to attend a half day forum & technology showcase featuring the best solutions in the industry. Attend to enrich your personal growth, leadership development and technical aptitude. Come see and hear best practices in the industry while getting better connected with your peers in the industry.

SPONSORS :: SHOWCASE YOUR BEST: 
SALES, MARKETING, CONSULTING -or- RECRUITING ( Vendor Members )  - Does your company offer products, services and solutions that will benefit the attendees. Please RESERVE your technology "Display Table" right away. There are limited number of Display Table spots available on a first come first serve basis. Each display table sponsorship also includes an annual TechExecs Sponsoring Membership plus unlimited LEADS to build a closer relationship with your prospects.

WHAT
TechExecs Network (SEATTLE)
CIOs & IT Leadership Forum

WHEN
Thursday, April 21, 2011
from 11:30 am ~ 1:30 pm

WHERE
The Columbia Tower Club
Columbia Center, 701 5th Avenue - Suite 7600
Seattle, WA 98104
* Please show your ID at check in and Venue does not allow jeans. *

AGENDA

11:30am ~ 11:45am   -- Check-In | Technology Showcase | Executives Networking

11:45am                        -- Lunch is Served

12:15pm ~ 12:20pm    -- Chapter Chairs Welcome

12:20pm ~ 12:35pm    -- Industry Update - Greg Laird, Vice President of Consulting, Datalink

12:35pm ~  1:15pm     -- CIO Presentation & Round Table Discussion 

            CIO PANELIST(S):

                Shawn Pride, Director of IT, Professional Bowlers Association

            Moderator:

               John Poli, Sr. VP & CIO, Washington Dental

1:25pm ~                       -- Drawings| Conclusion | Feedback Forum | More Executives Networking

National Underwriters

Featured Sponsors

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To become a Sponsor & Showcasing Your Solutions:
There are Limited Display Table Technology Showcase.
Availability is based on a first come first served basis.
To Reserve Your Display Table
Rick@TechExecs.Net  | 866.497.4070

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More Information

http://www.TechExecs.Net/seattle.htm

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PANELISTS INFORMATION


Shawn Pride
Director of IT
Professional Bowlers Association

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TechExecs Network - Chapter Chairs

Chapter Chair
John Poli
VP of IT & CIO
Washington Dental Service
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John Poli is the Vice President of Information Technology at Washington Dental Service. John is responsible for all of the Information Technology and Business Intelligence organizations and driving the technology direction of WDS. Prior to WDS John was a business strategy and data warehouse consultant at Point B Solutions. Prior to Point B, Mr. Poli was the Global Service Executive for Network Outsourcing at Electronic Data Systems (EDS). John's responsibilities included developing the global strategy for network services inclusive of technology investments, strategic partners, and managing global telecommunications carriers. Prior to EDS Mr. Poli was the General Manager for Microsoft's MSN Internet Access Business. In that capacity John was responsible for the full lifecycle of development and operations support for over 8 million MSN access subscribers. His team was also responsible for managing the national supply chain and customer service. Prior to Microsoft Mr. Poli has been a strategic leader in a number of roles in the telecommunications and information technology industry. From Engineering to Operations, John has built and managed teams in high growth, technology-driven companies. These firms include Sprint, Qwest, Net2000, and MediaCenters. Mr. Poli started his career as an active duty officer in the US Air Force. He specialized in anti-missile defense, intelligence, and communications. Mr. Poli has an MBA from Boston University with a concentration in Finance and Marketing. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering at Cornell University.

Greg Laird
Vice President of Consulting
Datalink

Chapter Vice Chair
Sara Redler
Manager
Akvelon
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Chapter Vice Co-Chair
Arghya "Orgo" Bhattacharya
Director
CSS Corp
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Chapter Vice Co-Chair
Manon Buettner
Director

Nuvalo
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TechExecs Network - National

Anthony Huang
Founder & CEO
TechExecs Network | Senior IT Executives Network
Tony@TechExecs.Net | 866.661.0258
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A well known industry icon, Anthony Huang has been a successful entrepreneur with a solid track record of having started and sold four profitable business ventures along with serving as the CIO for two venture backed healthcare corporations. Presently, Anthony serves as the CEO of TechExecs Network overseeing national growth activities, maintaining national CIO relationships, serving as the Chief Strategist for TechExecs Social Applications Team, an Angel Investor and Venture Strategist. Anthony Huang founded Techxans and TechExecs Network back in 2000. Techxans and TechExecs Network received its worldwide recognition for helping to launch EnronX.org which was the largest Ex-Enron social networking site. The entity was mentioned on the front page of The Wall Street Journal, CIO Magazine along with over 33 global TV, Radio and News Agencies. Prior to TechExecs Network, Anthony Huang was the CEO of Rexton InterActive, a Premium IBM Business Partner, that led the market in providing strategic web advisory for over 100 major clients across 23 different industries. Anthony began his career with Apple Computers and Ernst & Young and was a recipient of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 1998 by The Greater Houston Partnership. He has been a speaker at numerous conferences including InformationWeek, Gartner Midsize Enterprise Summit, TiE Venture Forums and Red Herring Venture Forums. Anthony graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Management Information Systems, Pursued Innovations Management Training with MIT, and lives in Houston with his wife and two children.

Rick Kinnard
Events & Sponsorship Manager
TechExecs Network | Senior IT Executives Network
Rick@TechExecs.Net | 866.497.4070
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Rick is presently responsible for managing all national forums and social events along with cultivating relationships with TechExecs Coprorate Sponsors. Prior to working full time at TechExecs National, Rick served as the Dallas TechExecs Chapter Vice Chair for two years. 

Rick begin his technology career at the young age of 16 when he created dithering in 1980 to create millions of colors on an Apple II which was "limited” to only 8 colors 5 years before it came to regular use in software. His early telecom career allowed him the pleasure of working with American Airlines, ATT, Sprint, US Postal Service, several Republican Party campaigns, various religious organizations and Non-Profits such as Special Olympics. At one point he was managing the accounts for 9 different companies including several insurance companies, US Postal Service and the Nielson Rating surveys. In 1990 Rick bought out his employer and re-launched the business as Trans-Tech Services Inc. He quit college to dedicate more time to the business, and applied his knowledge of systems analysis and design to transform the internal processes; from sales to shipping. He mirrored a Xenix system to Windows and created a CRM program from scratch. He developed "Collision Vision”; a computerized automotive estimating system. Within 3 years Trans-Tech had tripled in size to over 17,000 business customers nationwide selling software and systems, and other specialty items. In 1995 finished 8 years with the United States Navy Reserves

In 1998 he started a web design consultancy RKDIA providing dynamic web design for various web based retailers and web based auction sites. Since 2000 he has provided his telecommunications expertise through Time Warner, Cypress, Birch Telecom, Centric Voice, and XO Communications. He has helped hundreds of businesses position their telecommunications resources for efficient and profitable results. He is proud to have helped Dallas Food Bank and Make-a-Wish Foundation as part of his many successful strategies to increase productivity and profitability. Rick has built a personal network of several hundred business contacts. Rick has three boys, two are well on their way to becoming Eagle Scouts and one is a Bear Cub scout. They enjoy weekend adventures throughout Texas.

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