CIO TOMORROW

2021 COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS

CIO Tomorrow will be following safety protocols based on CDC and local guidance.

For the safety of all attendees, masks or face-coverings will be required.

Additionally, the Columbus Business First staff will not be in attendance if they have tested positive for Covid-19, do not feel well, or have been exposed to anyone who has Covid or Covid-like symptoms within the past 14 days, and expect all event attendees to do the same.

In your attendance, you acknowledge that you are aware of the risks involved with attending this event during the COVID-19 pandemic and acknowledge that you are choosing to do so voluntarily.

Furthermore, you agree to waive and release Columbus Business First, American City Business Journals, Inc. or the Hyatt Regency Columbus from liability for any claim, including any claim related to Covid-19.

When you arrive at the conference, CIO Tomorrow will provide one of the following badge labels to show/share your preference for physical greetings with other conference attendees.

RED – No Contact – 6 feet apart. No exceptions

YELLOW – Elbows Only – Still being cautious

GREEN – Hi-Fives & Handshakes – Frequent Handwashing

SESSION ONE | TECHNOLOGY

SPEAKER

CARL DUKATZ

Global Quantum Program Lead
Accenture

Carl Dukatz is the Global Lead of the Quantum Program at Accenture. He has led the creation of dozens of quantum applications and prototypes, published research and business perspectives on quantum, and developed multiple training and workforce readiness programs for quantum practitioners.

Carl focuses on helping businesses map their most challenging problems to formulations that will one day run more efficiently on quantum computers as well as apply enhanced security measures to protect against the threat quantum poses to cyber systems.

SESSION ONE | TECHNOLOGY

SPEAKER

DAVID KISE

Innovation Hub Managing Director
Accenture

I have worked at Accenture for the last 20 years. For the majority of my career I have partnered with my clients to delivery successful/large programs as well as develop strategies to stay relevant and cost effective in the ever changing world of IT.

Currently I am focused on innovative Cloud and Lean Product Development to help clients enable and immerse their employees in Modern Engineering practices (Cloud Native, XP, Dev Ops and Test Automation).

SESSION ONE | INDUSTRY

PANELIST

TRACIE CLEVELAND THOMAS, MBA

SVP, Service Digitization
KeyBank

Tracie has over 20 years of experience as an Information Technology Leader spanning multiple industries such as financial services, insurance, automotive and government industries.

Prior to joining KeyBank, Tracie was Head of IPM Production Engineering Management at JPMorgan Chase, supporting Consumer Banking, Business Banking & Core Banking Technology (CBC). In this role, Tracie provided strategic direction and executive oversight for production management support using Agile, SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) and DevOps software engineering practices.

Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase, Tracie spent 10 years at Nationwide Insurance. During her tenure, she held several executive roles leading Software Development, Production Support and Application Services (Agile/Scrum) teams across various lines of businesses. Her expertise is in driving large scale transformation within software application development and implementing standard processes streaming operational support for companies such as General Motors (OnStar), Alliance Data and Genesys Telecommunications. Tracie is a driven and highly versatile leader priding herself in leading initiatives to drive cost-effective, value-add business results while developing and maintaining an engaged workforce.

Tracie has a background in engineering with a dual degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University. She was also a collegiate athlete in Track & Field as a sprinter. Tracie also received her Master’s Degree in Computer Information Systems/MIS from Baker College. Her accomplishments include being a Certified Genesys Engineer, an ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Practitioner, NW INSIGHT Leader Program and a recent grad from The Ohio State Fisher College of Business, Executive Lean Leader Program. Most recently, Tracie was a finalist for the Outstanding Women in Technology award from the Central Ohio Tech Power Players.

An important aspect of Tracie’s life is her 18-year-old son, Cameron, who is a senior at Bishop Hartley High School. As a single Mom, work-life balance is important to Tracie as well as giving back to the community. She is a member of National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Women in Technology International (WITI), a member of AALA (African American Leadership Academy), United Way Key Club and National Black MBA. In Tracie’s spare time, she enjoys running, movies, volunteering at her church and spending time with friends.

Tracie's Favorite Quote: “You may not always end up where you THOUGHT you were going, but you will always end up where you are MEANT to be”

SESSION ONE | INDUSTRY

PANELIST

PAULA O'REILLY

Sr Mng Director and US Midwest Financial Services Client Group Lead
Accenture

Paula is a Managing Director at Accenture responsible for leading the financial services business in the Midwest, overseeing insurance, banking, and capital markets clients. Paula is also is Office Managing Director for the Columbus Office. Most recently, she was responsible for leading strategic and transformational initiatives at one of our principal and global financial services clients.

In the course of her career, she has consulted with many of our insurance, banking and capital markets clients. These initiatives included strategy development, large scale system implementation, acquisition and merger integration, front office and omni channel experience, and overall account management. Most recently, Paula has worked with clients on workforce transformation, including transition to agile, product based teams to support the use of modern technologies like cloud, AI, and blockchain.

In addition to client work, Paula is a frequent industry speaker, author, and board member of the Money20/20 Rise Up Academy, empowering women to leadership roles in financial services. Paula also serves as the Executive Sponsor for the US Women’s Employee Resource group at Accenture. She is passionate about giving back to the community, serving on the Board of Directors for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) – Buckeye chapter. She also supports and participates in Pelotonia, Girl Scouts, and Girls on the Run.

SESSION ONE | INDUSTRY

PANELIST

JIM STRUNTZ

COO
Bold Penguin

As a proven technology leader delivering transformational change for Fortune 500 organizations across the globe, I have had the privilege of collaborating with leading capital markets, banking and insurance organizations on some of their most strategic programs to improve the way they serve their customers and stakeholders.

SESSION ONE | INDUSTRY

MODERATOR

TONJIA COVERDALE

AVP, Finance Technology
Nationwide

Dr. Tonjia Coverdale is a technology executive and scholar with 25 years of career and academic immersion in the field who has cultivated her unique perspective of the field through the combination of strategic focus, industry practices, academic theories, and applied research. Bold, vibrant, and passionate, she is an executive strategist who leverages emerging technologies within a people-centered context.

Tonjia is currently Associate Vice President, Finance Technology at Nationwide where she leads the technology initiatives encompassing the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Nationwide, Tonjia served as Vice President for Information Technology and Academic Innovation at Central State University (Wilberforce, Ohio) and led the university’s digital transformation as their Chief Information Officer. She also served as President of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the (U.S.) Virgin Islands Next Generation Network, a $118M federally funded initiative where she completed the construction of one of the first 100% fiber-optic broadband networks to service an entire State or Territory and developed its mission to improve quality of life through broadband access. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy and Bachelor of Science both in Information Science and Systems from Morgan State University (Baltimore, Maryland) and an MBA in Computer Information Systems from Georgia State University.

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Tonjia currently resides in Galena, Ohio with her two children, Benjamin and Anna Caroline and their two rescue “coconut terriers” from St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., Champagne and Kamikaze. She holds a 500-hour yoga teaching certification and enjoys her daily practice, Ayurveda, and mindfulness. She also enjoys all forms of rhythmic dance and cycling along Ohio’s beautiful trails.

Dr. Tonjia Coverdale is a technology executive and scholar with 25 years of career and academic immersion in the field who has cultivated her unique perspective of the field through the combination of strategic focus, industry practices, academic theories, and applied research. Bold, vibrant, and passionate, she is an executive strategist who leverages emerging technologies within a people-centered context.

Tonjia is currently Associate Vice President, Finance Technology at Nationwide where she leads the technology initiatives encompassing the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Nationwide, Tonjia served as Vice President for Information Technology and Academic Innovation at Central State University (Wilberforce, Ohio) and led the university’s digital transformation as their Chief Information Officer. She also served as President of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the (U.S.) Virgin Islands Next Generation Network, a $118M federally funded initiative where she completed the construction of one of the first 100% fiber-optic broadband networks to service an entire State or Territory and developed its mission to improve quality of life through broadband access. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy and Bachelor of Science both in Information Science and Systems from Morgan State University (Baltimore, Maryland) and an MBA in Computer Information Systems from Georgia State University.

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Tonjia currently resides in Galena, Ohio with her two children, Benjamin and Anna Caroline and their two rescue “coconut terriers” from St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., Champagne and Kamikaze. She holds a 500-hour yoga teaching certification and enjoys her daily practice, Ayurveda, and mindfulness. She also enjoys all forms of rhythmic dance and cycling along Ohio’s beautiful trails.

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SESSION ONE | PEOPLE

SPEAKER

EMILY FABIANO

Founder & President
Workmorphis

Emily Fabiano is the Founder and President of Workmorphis, a cross-sector workforce consultancy helping organizations build a more resilient workforce to thrive in a changing economy. Workmorphis provides a full suite of strategic workforce solutions to industry, education, and government in the Midwest and across the country.

Fabiano serves on the OhioX Board of Directors, promoting and developing Ohio as a world-class destination for tech talent and innovation. As Workforce Chair, she leads discussions with startup founders, businesses, and policy leaders about preparing people for the future of work.

Previously, Fabiano was Director of Strategy and Operations for the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, where she worked on behalf of two administrations, led collaboration with 17 state agencies overseeing $900 million in annual workforce investments, and designed a program that has provided more than 30,000 technology-focused credentials to Ohioans.

Fabiano graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Business Management from the University of Arizona. She continues to provide mentorship and experiential learning opportunities for emerging leaders through the Alumni Connecting with Eller Students program. Fabiano is future-thinking, tenacious, and passionate about creating positive change.