From the battlefield to the boardroom, I bring a unique blend of resilience, strategic thinking, and technical expertise honed through years of military service and executive IT leadership. With over two decades of experience, I specialize in transforming IT into a strategic enabler, aligning technology roadmaps with business objectives to drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

As the Senior Director of IT & Product Operations at Kyo, I’ve successfully led enterprise-wide initiatives that supported 30% year-over-year growth, redefined operational workflows, and enhanced organizational agility. My achievements include implementing multi-cloud optimization strategies, automating critical business processes, and integrating scalable enterprise platforms—delivering measurable impacts such as a 40% reduction in manual tasks and a 30% faster hiring process in a highly competitive market.

I am passionate about the role of technology as a catalyst for innovation, fostering data-driven decision-making, and building high-performing teams. Drawing from my tenure as a U.S. Army Green Beret, I excel at navigating complex challenges, rallying cross-functional teams, and executing mission-critical strategies with precision and focus.

As a forward-looking IT leader, I have a proven track record of leveraging AI, automation, and cybersecurity to future-proof organizations and enable sustained growth. Whether driving enterprise cloud migrations, architecting IT governance frameworks, or delivering ROI-focused digital transformations, I am committed to harnessing technology to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

I’m always eager to connect with industry leaders and organizations looking to innovate at scale and achieve transformative results. Let’s collaborate to align technology with your strategic vision and create lasting impact.

Nishant Rama serves as the RVP of Solutions Engineering for Enterprise & Acquisition NORAM at Dynatrace, where he leads the Solution Engineering team across North America. In this role, he develops operational objectives by analyzing business functions, designing new computer programs, and improving systems through workflow charts, requirement analysis, and enhanced procedures. Nishant excels in transforming raw data into actionable business reports, leveraging various software tools to provide insights on trends and performance. He maintains robust relationships with senior business leaders, aligning projects with strategic goals using business architecture principles. Known for his executive-level interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills, Nishant also oversees system protocols, user documentation, help desk support, and training to ensure seamless operations and stakeholder satisfaction.

Michael Keane is a product marketer for Cloudflare’s security portfolio with career experience in both software and hardware, having written for audiences across IT, security, engineering, and research. Prior to Cloudflare, Michael drove GTM content for identity and access management at IBM. Before IBM, he marketed a large test and measurement portfolio at NI. He holds an engineering degree from Duke University.

Michael Rainwater is the Senior Director of IT Delivery at Compassion International, where he leads global technology initiatives that support marketing and growth program effectiveness. With over two decades of experience in software delivery, Michael is passionate about integrating emerging technologies—like AI—into development teams in ways that are ethical, scalable, and human-centered. Known for his strategic vision and hands-on leadership, Michael bridges the gap between executive priorities and engineering realities. He’s a strong advocate for using AI as a “thought partner” to enhance productivity while preserving the craft of software engineering. His work focuses on empowering teams to adopt AI tools responsibly, ensuring junior developers continue to grow and senior engineers stay engaged. Michael brings a unique perspective shaped by his commitment to purpose-driven innovation and his experience leading cross-functional teams through digital transformation.

John Capello, Field CTO at Nasuni, plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s product strategy, collaborating closely with customers and technology partners to identify new use cases for Nasuni’s global file system. With a robust background, John previously served as Vice President of Product at startups Abuzz (acquired by The New York Times) and Tabblo (acquired by Hewlett-Packard), and as a general manager at The New York Times Digital. His consulting experience includes working with McKinsey and Company and advising a leading pharmaceutical company, a CAD developer, and a green energy startup on leveraging analytics. John holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, where he received the McKinsey Award, and a BA in Social Studies and Music from Harvard University.

Griffith Chafey, Director of Sales at Nudge Security, brings over a decade of expertise in sales and team management to his role. Known for his passion for problem-solving and customer success, Griff is a vital contributor to the team. Based in Austin, TX, he enjoys cycling through the city, dining with friends, and skiing in exotic destinations during his free time.

For over 40 years’ David has always been on the forefront of innovative technology. His deep experience encompasses; Software Development, IT Consulting, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Software-defined networking, Business Continuity Planning, VoIP, and Sales Leadership. His passion in the industry has allowed him to witness and experience the digital transformation of technology and delivery of services in this emerging market.

Bruce E. Johnson – Senior Product Marketing Manager – Wireless and Security – Ericsson Bruce Johnson has worked in the IT industry for over 30 years with IBM, Cisco Systems and now Ericsson. He is a security CISSP and has been working in security for over 20 years. He loves speaking about relevant wireless and cybersecurity solutions and how they can accelerate business growth. He delivers compelling presentations at networking and security events around the world. In his current role, he focuses on 5G networking and security solutions with Ericsson. Bruce has a B.S. degree in Computer Science and Statistics from Brigham Young University. He lives in the foothills of northern Utah and enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and woodworking.