Among other topics, David discussed the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Prior to joining PCI, David served as the Chief Information Officer for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). While at the FCC, David led the transformation of their legacy systems, including the roll-out of cloud-based IT that achieved results in ½ the time and at ⅙ the cost. Prior to joining the FCC, David was the Executive Director for the National Commission for Review of Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community. Prior to that, David was a Senior Strategist at the Institute for Defence Analysis (IDA) and a Defense Researcher at the Science and Technology Policy Institute (SDPI). During this time, David volunteered to deploy to Afghanistan to help “think differently” on military and humanitarian issues. Before IDA and SDPI, David was the IT Chief for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response program, where he led the program’s technology response to 9/11 and the 2001 anthrax attacks. David began working for the U.S. government at age 15.
David has received numerous awards for his work, including being named one of the top “24 Americans Who Are Changing the World” under 40 by Business Insider, the Global CIO 10 Award twice, the Fedscoop 50 leadership award three times, among many others.
David has lectured at Harvard University, at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Oxford, as well as at Singularity University. David was named a Marshall Memorial Fellow for 2017-2018.
David earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Biology from Emory University, a Masters of Science in Public Health from Emory University School of Medicine, and a PhD from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.
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Among other topics, Vint discussed the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Vint is currently Google’s Chief Internet Evangelist, a flexible role that allows him to support the development and continued spread of the Internet, as well as the Chairman of the People-Centered Internet (PCI), an organization he co-founded to ensure that internet access brings measurable benefits to the world.
Vint has received numerous awards for his contributions to the Internet, including the US Presidential Medal of Freedom (awarded by President Clinton), US National Medal of Technology (awarded by President Bush), the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, the ACM Turing Award, the Prince of Asturias Award, the Charles Stark Draper award, Officer of the Legion d’Honneur, among many others. Vint has received honorary degrees from 29 academic institutions around the world.
Vint received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Stanford University, a Master of Science degree and Ph.D. Computer Science from UCLA.
Among other topics, Naresh discussed the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Naresh is the Chief Information Officer of HP, Inc., a $52 billion company focused on printing, personal systems, and 3D additive manufacturing, which some refer to as the founding company of Silicon Valley. As CIO, Naresh leads HP global IT strategy and operations, and is responsible for application development, data management, technology infrastructure, cyber and product security, data center operations, and telecommunication networks.
Prior to becoming CIO of HP, Naresh was the CIO of HP’s Printing and Personal Systems Group. Prior to HP, he was the CIO of Palm Computing Inc. Earlier in his career, Naresh held various IT leadership roles at Agilent Technologies and HP’s Medical Products Group.
Naresh earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and an MBA, both from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
Among other topics, Steve discussed the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Steve is the SVP and CIO of Western Digital Corporation, which, with $19 billion in revenue, is one of the largest computer data storage companies in the world. As CIO, Steve has overseen the integration of three multi-billion-dollar Fortune 500 companies into a single Fortune 100 company, following Western Digital’s acquisitions of HGST and SanDisk.
Steve came to Western Digital through its acquisition of HGST were he was CIO at the time. Prior to that, Steve spent five years as CIO of Amylin Pharmaceuticals, where he implemented a three-year IT strategic plan and reduced IT spend by 50%. Before Amylin, Steve was the CIO of Provide Commerce. Prior to his ascension to the CIO role, Steve was the VP of IT at Invitogren, and at Anvent/Memec before that. Steve was the Director of IT at a number of companies, including Gateway, Qualcomm, ADC Wireless, NextWave, and Applied Digital Access.
Steve received a Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA (Technology Management) from the University of Phoenix.
Among other topics, Thaddeus discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Thaddeus is Chief Executive Officer of AT&T Business, which serves over 2.5 million business customers in almost 200 countries and territories, including nearly all of the world’s Fortune 1000 companies. As CEO, Thaddeus is responsible for AT&T’s integrated business solutions and international organization.
Thaddeus joined AT&T through its acquisition of Cingular Wireless, where he was CIO. Upon joining AT&T, he became CIO of AT&T, a role he held for seven years. Thaddeus has since held a number of senior executive positions including President of Technology Development, CEO of AT&T Mexico, and now, CEO of AT&T Business. Prior to joining Cingular Wireless Thaddeus was a Senior Vice President at Sabre.
Thaddeus holds a Bachelor or Science degree in mathematics and computer science from The University of Texas at Arlington, as well as a MBA from Southern Methodist University.
Among other topics, Fletcher discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Fletcher is Chief Information Officer of IBM, a 106-year-old, $140 billion technology company. Since becoming CIO this past May, Fletcher has focused on creating an agile culture to increase the pace of innovation and is responsible for delivering a productive IT environment to several hundred thousand IBM employees, contractors, and business partners worldwide.
Fletcher has held a variety of positions at IBM during his 10+ years with the company, including most recently Vice President of Workplace as a Service. Prior to joining IBM, Fletcher was a manager with Walmart’s Enterprise Systems Management group.
Fletcher holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and German from Connecticut College.
Among other topics, Paula discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Paula Tolliver is Corporate Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Intel Corporation, a $59 billion technology company. Since joining Intel in 2016, Paula has accelerated the company’s vision of making things that are smart, connected, and work best with Intel technology.
Prior to joining Intel, Paula held a diverse set of roles at Dow Chemical. During her 20 year tenure with the company, her positions included Global Vice President of Purchasing, Corporate Vice President of Business Services, and Chief Information Officer.
Paula holds a bachelor’s degree in business information systems and computer science from Ohio University. She has completed the Babson College Executive Education Program.
Among other topics, Julia discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Cynthia Stoddard is Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Adobe Systems Incorporated, a $6 billion software company. Cynthia spearheads Adobe’s global strategy for delivering services that form the mission-critical backbone of the company.
Cynthia has held information technology and technical leadership positions in diverse industries including supply chain, retail, and technology development. Before joining Adobe, Cynthia was the Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President at NetApp, a data storage and management company.
In 2016, Silicon Valley Business Journal named Cynthia a Women of Influence. She is also a recipient of Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders Award.
Cynthia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Western New England University and an MBA from Marylhurst University.
Among other topics, Brian discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy:
Brian Lillie is the Chief Customer Officer and Executive Vice President of Technology Services at Equinix, a $3.7 billion global business exchange data center provider. Brian leads Equinix’s Global Customer Success Organization as well as their Global Technology Services, which includes IT and Interconnection Product Engineering.
Prior to his current position at Equinix, Brian served as CIO of the organization for eight years. Before joining Equinix, he held senior-level executive roles at VeriSign and Silicon Graphics (SGI). Brian began his career in the Air Force where he worked in communications and IT.
Brian earned a Master of Science in Management from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, and a master’s degree in Telecommunications Management from Golden Gate University. He also has a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Montana State University.
