SE TechnologyNEXT (virtual)

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Automation Transformation

Firms continue to focus on ways to be more efficient, digital and responsive to consumer demands. Customers continue to expect flexibility, choice and a consistent experience. Achieving business objectives, while responding to customers’ needs, is becoming increasingly more important and causing organizations to begin an “automation transformation.” When determining an automation path, it’s critical to consider many variables (e.g. risks, appropriate technology, change readiness, etc.) 

Join us for Inforum's fourth virtual TechnologyNEXT event where you will hear how others have made the decision to automate and leverage technology to improve business results. This event will be a virtual panel discussion around Automation Change Management and Process with technologists (Panelists) from different industries sharing knowledge and detailing their journeys. 

Speakers

Melissa Cox, IT director, DTE Energy

Melissa is an Information Technology Director at DTE, where she leads teams in transforming and modernizing solutions that serve 3.4 million DTE customers.  Her career has focused on innovative solutions that accelerate time to value spanning automotive, banking, and energy industries.  Melissa’s expertise in realizing business value through technology enablement is achieved by developing both deep business relationships and high performing organizations.  Melissa is a graduate from Oakland University who gives back to her community by investing time in mentoring future technology leaders and supporting the Michigan Alzheimer’s Association.

Lynne Jarman-Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer, Consumers Credit Union

Lynne is the Chief Marketing Officer for Consumers Credit Union. Consumers is a National Best Place To Work Organization with over 800 million dollars in assets, ranked as a top ten financial institution for social engagements in the industry. Lynne excels in strategic goal planning and member & customer success. She is recognized for her creation of the Wedding Cake© philosophy to guide organizations to communication success. Lynne also brings social communication expertise with knowledge of up to the minute technology/information systems for communication push/pull and brand/product success. Lynne was named one of Forbes Top 50 List of Social Influencers. To read more about Lynne click here.

Kathy Ogurek, senior director and operations lead, IT- KellyConnect

Kathleen Ogurek is a seasoned business leader responsible for providing end to end Business Analytics, IT (applications and infrastructure) and Security support for the KellyConnect program. Kathy brings over 25 years of global IT and operational experience to her role as Director of the Business Analytics IT and Security team. She has a strong background in leading virtual IT teams, program and project management and strategic planning. PMP trained, she is certified in ITIL foundations and is also a certified COPC Implementation Leader. She was instrumental moving the EDS/GM account from a CMMI 1 to a CMMI level 5 organization. A process advocate with automotive, healthcare and service industry experience, she has a track record for implementing change management and program governance processes on a global scale. She has been involved in MCWT and is a member of SOCAP. After graduating from the Menttium 100 program, she now volunteers as a Menttium mentor. Kathy holds a BS degree in Management Information Systems and CSE from Oakland University.

Moderator

Warren Ritchie, assistant Professor of Information Systems and Strategy, Ivey Business School

Warren Thomas Ritchie is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Strategy at the Ivey Business School. Prior to his appointment at Ivey, he was a Fellow with CGS Advisors LLC, a boutique Strategy and Innovation advisory firm that he cofounded. CGS clients’ represented multiple industries in North America and Europe seeking support on strategy, managing information technology and adopting new technologies, in particular Connected Technologies (IoT). Prior to CGS Advisors, Dr. Ritchie had a long career with the Volkswagen Group of Companies working with the importer and manufacturing subsidiaries operating in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and South Africa. To read more about Warren click here.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Place: Virtual platform. Link will be sent to those who register.
Cost:  $15 members, $25 nonmembers

Thank you to our sponsors!

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Interested in sponsorship? Contact Becky Puckett-Wood at bpuckett-wood@inforummichigan.org

TechnologyNEXT brings together Inforum members who are working in technology to expand their professional knowledge and foster intentional connections.
Whether you own a technology-related business; work in technology development, sales or marketing; or are a self-described techie - this group is for you!