Among other topics, Remy discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy
Remy is the Chief Information Officer of the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), Novartis’ global pharmaceutical research organization. The informatics organization in NIBR is responsible for scientific application and scientific infrastructure, as well as any research-specific IT activities and all aspects of information technology infrastructure, platforms and services.
Before joining Novartis, Remy was the CIO for Argonne National Laboratory, a 4,000- person US Department of Energy open science research laboratory operated by the University of Chicago. His emphasis there was on operation of all aspects of the IT infrastructure, including security, and the development and maintenance of all business applications. He also led teams of computer scientists, helping to design and build the fastest supercomputers in the world for open science.
Remy has been an active member of the international high-end computing and networking community for twenty years He serves on the USENIX Board of Directors and PRIME.
Remy received an M.S. in computer science from the University of Oregon, and undergraduate degrees in computer science and mathematics from Andrews University.
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Among other topics, Mike discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy
Mike is Corporate Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Combining a unique blend of client-facing operational experience and strong technical knowledge, Mike guides both product development and information technology. ADP’s R&D organization delivers products that support more than 500,000 clients while its IT professionals are responsible for enterprise security, infrastructure, messaging, and business applications.
Under Mike’s leadership as CIO, ADP has been recognized as one of the top 25 Most Influential Technology Vendors for 2009 by The Aberdeen Group.
Mike is a twenty-year veteran of ADP and has held positions in product development, information technology, and operations. Most recently, he has been Senior Vice President and General Manager of GlobalView, an award-winning multilingual, multicurrency human resources outsourcing solution. In this role, Mike led ADP’s efforts to develop a global HR BPO business for large multi-national corporations in partnership with SAP.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Dickinson College and an MBA in Finance from Pace University.
Among other topics, Jay discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy
Jay is the chief information officer of the Atlantic Media Company, a privately-held publisher of some of the most influential media outlets in America, including the 150-year-old Atlantic Monthly, the National Journal, and Government Executive. The enterprise reaches 1.5 million opinion leaders and decision makers across the ranks of business, politics, government, media, and academia. In his role as CIO, Jay heads all technology efforts, including a rapidly expanding web-development operation.
Prior to his time at Atlantic Media, Jay held the role of director of digital media at National Public Radio, where he oversaw application development, systems infrastructure, and audio production at their online properties. He also spent eleven years at Tribune Media Services, the content-licensing and entertainment-data aggregation unit of Chicago-based Tribune Company, where he rose to the level of vice president for technology. Jay has also served as General Manager for NewsCom, a web-based photo-licensing business.
Jay holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a bachelor of science degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Among other topics, Robert discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy
Dr. Robert D. Childs is the Senior Director of the iCollege at the National Defense University. Under his leadership the college has become the international leader in providing graduate-level educational services and learning experiences in Information Assurance, Chief Information Officer, “E” Government, and strategic leader competencies to government employees; and was designated as a “National Center of Excellence in Information Assurance Education.” The college has earned numerous awards while becoming recognized as one of the leading corporate universities in America during Bob’s tenure.
Setting the vision and strategic direction for the College, Bob significantly increased the college’s reach and impact by actively collaborating with government, private sector, and international leaders to establish dynamic programs, relationships, and partnerships. He has worked with such diverse groups as the London School of Economics, Royal Defence College, Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association (AFCEA), Decision Sciences Institute, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Industry Advisory Council/American Council for Technology, Google, IBM, Cisco, General Dynamics, VMWare, TIBCO, Corporate University Xchange, various government agencies (FAA, EPA, GAO and OPM), and international governments (Australia, Sweden, New Zealand, Switzerland, Romania, Singapore, Bulgaria, Japan, Iraq, Taiwan, South Korea and China) regarding the strategic use of information, information technology, information assurance, organizational models, cyber security, and building educational programs.
Bob also serves, and has served, on a number of Committees and Boards: Industry Advisory Council/ American Council on Technology Program Committees; the American Council on Education’s Council of Fellows; Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies Board of Visitors; The Information Resource Management Association Board of Advisors and International Curriculum Committee; AFCEA Technology Committee; Executive Leadership Conference Planning Committee; and the eGovernment Program Advisory Board. In 2001, 2002, and 2009 he was recognized as a “Federal 100 Award” recipient for leadership in providing educational services enabling government to better serve its citizens. In 2009 he received the AFCEA Award for Excellence in Information Technology.
Bob’s past positions include:
Chief, Instructor Training, at the School of Applied Aerospace Sciences-Denver, Colorado. Director, Associations and Institutions of Higher Education. Director, Precommissioning Programs, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Personnel Policy. Director of Plans and Program Analysis at the Air Command and Staff College. Commandant, Air Force Systems Command Noncommissioned Officers Academy and Leadership School. Senior Research Fellow at National Defense University. Director of the Air Force Leadership and Motivation Branch. Director of Academic Plans and Policy, National Defense University.
Bob has a Bachelor of Science from Grove City College, a Master of Arts from Duke University, and a Doctorate from Denver University. He is also a graduate of the National War College and Air Command and Staff College.
Among other topics, Brian discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy
Brian is Professor of Practice and Director of the Enterprise Architecture Initiative in the College of Information Sciences and Technology at the Pennsylvania State University. Within the College of Information Sciences and Technology, he works with a wide portfolio of companies on a variety of consulting engagements, ranging from systems integration projects to enterprise architecture planning and design. The main focus areas for his teaching efforts are on senior-level capstone enterprise integration, enterprise architecture, and information technology consulting & storage architecture courses. Brian is currently developing new curricular materials for enterprise integration (through funding from NSF) including a textbook to be published by Wiley Press. He has also designed and taught executive education sessions for senior IT executives. Session topics include Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Business Process Management (BPM), Strategic Alignment of IT & Business Strategies, IT Governance, and IT Portfolio Management.
Brian has a Ph.D. and MBA in Finance and MIS from Penn State and a BS in Computer Science. His primary research and consulting interests include enterprise architecture, enterprise systems integration, information management and storage, and the use of simulations and gaming in education.
To find out more, or to contact Brian directly, please visit: The Enterprise Architecture Initiative
Among others, Peter discusses the following topics
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Among other topics, Tim discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy
Until February of 2009, Tim was the CIO and Senior Vice President of Innovation, Gaming, & Technology for Harrah’s Entertainment. Over the last 10 years, he succeeded in enabling Harrah’s to become the largest provider of branded casino entertainment in the world. As the company’s Chief Innovation Officer he led multi-disciplinary teams focused on the creation and execution of new business initiatives and next-generation marketing, gaming, hospitality, service and technology innovations throughout the company. As SVP of Enterprise Gaming he was responsible for the strategy, product development, marketing & merchandising, revenue management, service delivery and financial performance of the company’s slots, tables and various other gaming products and operations domestically and abroad. As CIO & SVP of Information Technology he was responsible for the strategy, architecture, program management, development, support and operations of the entire portfolio of Harrah’s World-Class IT-enabled business systems, including Harrah’s award-winning marketing, operational and business-intelligence capabilities in the US and abroad. He and his teams have been perennially honored as one of the most innovative, successful and “Best Places to Work” in business and IT via the many awards and recognitions received.
Prior to joining Harrah’s, Tim was a partner with consulting firms USWeb and marchFIRST, the CIO of National Airlines. He has also held various leadership positions in the U.S. and overseas in the areas of IT, marketing, operations, R&D and consulting with Intel Corporation, Optima/KPMG, JetBlue Airlines, InnovaTech and Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Tim began his career as a U.S. Air Force officer, responsible for advanced missile guidance system technology projects and some of the original Global Positioning System (GPS) integration efforts in the US and abroad.
Currently, Tim is the President of Tekexecs – an executive advisory service and consultancy, and CXO of Innovatects – a business innovation and execution firm. Tim also lectures on Business, Innovation & Technology as an adjunct professor at the Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine, and is an Informatics Advisory Board founding member at UNLV.
Among Tim’s many honors, he was named Information Week’s “Chief of the Year” for 2007/08 for his unique Innovation, Business and IT roles and achievements. He has also been recognized by InfoWorld, Interactive Week, CIO Magazine, and CIO Insight.
Tim holds graduate degrees in International Business and Technology Management from Thunderbird (GSM) and Arizona State University, and a BS degree in Engineering from the University of Washington.
Among other topics, Jeff discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy
Jeff is the Chief Information Officer for Kroll, the risk consulting and technology division of Marsh & McLennan (MMC). Kroll provides a broad range of investigative, intelligence, financial, security and technology services to help clients reduce risks, solve problems and capitalize on opportunities. Headquartered in New York, Kroll serves a global clientele of law firms, financial institutions, corporations, non-profit institutions, government agencies, and individuals. In his role as CIO, Jeff oversees the firm’s global information technology systems and services, and drives strategies to realize operational efficiencies. Additionally, Jeff collaborates with business leaders to develop and execute long-range global IT plans.
Jeff joined Kroll in March 2007 from Ecolab Inc., where he served as Vice President of IT Business Operations and Vice President of Global Operations. Prior to Ecolab, Jeff was vice president of IT at Catalina Marketing, Director of IT at Dell Computer, Vice President & CIO at Essilor of America, and Senior IT Manager at Bausch & Lomb.
Jeff received a Bachelors degree in computer science from Rochester Institute of Technology, and holds an MBA from the University of South Florida. He also attended West Point Military Academy.
Among other topics, Becky discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy
Becky is the Director of the IT Vendor and Asset Management Offices at Express Scripts, Inc., a Fortune 100 pharmacy benefit management company headquartered in St. Louis, Mo. Becky is accountable for the vendor relationships and performance management of all IT related suppliers as well as collaborating with the corporate procurement function to ensure Express Scripts’ risk profile, as related to its IT suppliers, is managed and controlled.
Prior to joining Express Scripts, Becky spent 10 years with Wachovia Securities (formerly A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.) and served as the Associate Vice President and Senior Manager of the IT Vendor Management Office.
Becky holds a Masters in Business Administration from Webster University.
Among other topics, Joey discusses the following issues with Metis Strategy
Joey is Vice-President of Information Technology for Magna International. She has global responsibility for Magna IT and is also chair of the Magna IT Council, which is the governance board for all IT activity within Magna International. Prior to her current position, Joey was Director of IT for Magna Donnelly. She also served as Manager of Global Infrastructure and Manager of Global Support for Donnelly Corporation. Her area of expertise focused on building effective virtual teams to support the global enterprise. Joey has also served as Project Manager and Divisional Manager at Clark Equipment, where she designed and implemented systems for Clark’s international manufacturing facilities and dealer network. Joey’s other experiences include technology and business consultant to Western Michigan University and independent consulting for Fortune 500 corporations and a number of other organizations.
Joey has a B.A. degree in Anthropology from Albion College and a M.A. degree in Sociology Anthropology from Oberlin College.
