David Kibby is an experienced technology executive with over 30 years of experience leading large-scale infrastructure initiatives. He has a proven track record of identifying emerging technologies and implementing transformational projects at Wells Fargo, including developing one of the largest corporate networks through the Wachovia and Wells Fargo merger. Kibby has expertise in areas such as strategic planning, technology deployment, leadership, and decision making.
I lead Artisan Consulting as a Salesforce Consulting Partner. I combine commercial acuity with technical insights to deliver superior Salesforce solutions for local and global companies that improve and accelerate the quality of their customer relationships across marketing, sales and service functions.
For more than three decades, across a range of sectors and industries, I have 'broken the mould' of the IT consultant by enthusiastically and proactively delivering initiatives that blend today’s digital technologies with traditional business needs of productivity, growth and profitability.
Using my experience and talent, I make complex processes and software development production simpler, smarter, faster and cheaper; transforming obstacles into opportunities; engineering enlightened solutions.
I always think of ways to serve the entire organisation and its customers. I understand business, so I make numbers make sense to the non-numbers person; I make the technical strategy make sense to the technology gurus; I make potential technical obstacles resonate with the executive teams, and so on. With understanding and buy-in, initiatives can successfully support growth, greater efficiencies, more dynamic teams and boosted brand awareness. Seeing the results of a new idea ripple through an organisation is very satisfying and through those successes all stakeholders benefit.
I deliver measurable and endurable digital results with agility.
My consulting performance is exemplified by attributes that include intelligence, vision, creativity, pragmatism, passion, tenacity, communication, flexibility, experience and poise. Excited by the next big challenge, I am ready to bring my global expertise to forward-thinking companies which understand and value a consultant who can drive momentum across customer, product, service and vision.
I lead Artisan Consulting as a Salesforce Consulting Partner. I combine commercial acuity with technical insights to deliver superior Salesforce solutions for local and global companies that improve and accelerate the quality of their customer relationships across marketing, sales and service functions.
For more than three decades, across a range of sectors and industries, I have 'broken the mould' of the IT consultant by enthusiastically and proactively delivering initiatives that blend today’s digital technologies with traditional business needs of productivity, growth and profitability.
Using my experience and talent, I make complex processes and software development production simpler, smarter, faster and cheaper; transforming obstacles into opportunities; engineering enlightened solutions.
I always think of ways to serve the entire organisation and its customers. I understand business, so I make numbers make sense to the non-numbers person; I make the technical strategy make sense to the technology gurus; I make potential technical obstacles resonate with the executive teams, and so on. With understanding and buy-in, initiatives can successfully support growth, greater efficiencies, more dynamic teams and boosted brand awareness. Seeing the results of a new idea ripple through an organisation is very satisfying and through those successes all stakeholders benefit.
I deliver measurable and endurable digital results with agility.
My consulting performance is exemplified by attributes that include intelligence, vision, creativity, pragmatism, passion, tenacity, communication, flexibility, experience and poise. Excited by the next big challenge, I am ready to bring my global expertise to forward-thinking companies which understand and value a consultant who can drive momentum across customer, product, service and vision.
Mr. Pitts is a seasoned executive, author and public speaker. His career includes 30+ years technology and operations experience with over 16 years total management experience including more than 10 in a senior role. Mr. Pitts has experience planning, developing, and implementing large distributed environments, cloud and private cloud computing platforms, utilizing resources, and managing projects and staff in such areas as government, manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, and wireless communications. He is adept at crisis management, trouble shooting, problem solving, and systems architecture. He is a trained educator, published author and an experienced public speaker. The following is a summary of what he can do for you:
• Implement complex mission-critical information technology systems across geographically diverse locations on either private or public cloud computing platforms providing high availability and high reliability, utilizing multiple hardware and software platforms working in large environments with multiple business units and field locations while maintaining a culture of innovation and success;
• Affect the bottom line through profitability improvement, budgeting, cost control, contract negotiations, vendor and supplier management;
• Lead others through training, mentoring, team building, communication, and documentation and positively influencing change for the betterment of the organization;
• Apply a well-rounded background in IT-business strategy, applications development, and systems architecture ensuring projects are successfully completed as anticipated;
• Communicate effectively with technical and business teams, end users, clients, partners and vendors applying a range of experience from hands-on technical work to operational and divisional management;
• Provide standards in information technology practices as evidenced through certifications, such as ITIL Foundation V.3, CISSP, and GSNA;
• Reach high levels of security and system assurance (Confidentiality, Availability, Integrity) through experience with audits and cyber security meeting or exceeding the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), PCI-DSS, FISMA, and other regulatory requirements;
Business is always in a constant state of flux- more so these days, with disruption happening all around. How do you move from your AS IS state to TO BE architecture in your enterprise transformational journey? What mix and match of people, processes and technology will you blend together, and in what proportion, to drive enterprise value to deliver transformational results? TOGAF has a suite of tools that can help architects to chalk out the architectural roadmap for enterprise success. This talk will also focus on how agility is an underlying thread in this framework, and how value is delivered incrementally, making the process robust and
bankable.
Key Takeaways
Exposes the audience to the features of TOGAF which help plug business technology gaps.
How TOGAF has agility at its core to drive transformational results.
Why it is a good skill and knowledge for a seasoned IT professional to have in their kitty.
Impact of semantic technologies on scholarly publishingMills Davis
Semantic technologies will impact future business models for scholarly publishing.
First stage was the transition from publishing based on analog artifacts, to processes built for digital documents where computers are used as electronic pencils and XML based indices.
Second stage is semantic metadata where the computer is used to describe the published content in multiple ways -- think of it as a cambrian explosion of post-it notes -- and also the description and linking together of previously disparate sources. Data and content archives move beyond XML to description logic based semantic web standards which facilitate connect across media formats, documents, domains, and across archives leading to the need for community curation. Business models are still uncertain, being based on access and delivery of content for which alternatives are economically attractive.
Third stage is publishing based on (executable) knowledge-as-a-service. More than documents, more than passive semantic description, knowledge that is expressed through content, methods, data, and processes becomes modeled, managed, and enmeshed with research processes and processes which use the results of research. In this era, publishers with dominant positions in theory will find viable business models that trump competitors.
Mr. Pitts is a seasoned executive, author and public speaker. His career includes 30+ years technology and operations experience with over 16 years total management experience including more than 10 in a senior role. Mr. Pitts has experience planning, developing, and implementing large distributed environments, cloud and private cloud computing platforms, utilizing resources, and managing projects and staff in such areas as government, manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, and wireless communications. He is adept at crisis management, trouble shooting, problem solving, and systems architecture. He is a trained educator, published author and an experienced public speaker. The following is a summary of what he can do for you:
• Implement complex mission-critical information technology systems across geographically diverse locations on either private or public cloud computing platforms providing high availability and high reliability, utilizing multiple hardware and software platforms working in large environments with multiple business units and field locations while maintaining a culture of innovation and success;
• Affect the bottom line through profitability improvement, budgeting, cost control, contract negotiations, vendor and supplier management;
• Lead others through training, mentoring, team building, communication, and documentation and positively influencing change for the betterment of the organization;
• Apply a well-rounded background in IT-business strategy, applications development, and systems architecture ensuring projects are successfully completed as anticipated;
• Communicate effectively with technical and business teams, end users, clients, partners and vendors applying a range of experience from hands-on technical work to operational and divisional management;
• Provide standards in information technology practices as evidenced through certifications, such as ITIL Foundation V.3, CISSP, and GSNA;
• Reach high levels of security and system assurance (Confidentiality, Availability, Integrity) through experience with audits and cyber security meeting or exceeding the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), PCI-DSS, FISMA, and other regulatory requirements;
Business is always in a constant state of flux- more so these days, with disruption happening all around. How do you move from your AS IS state to TO BE architecture in your enterprise transformational journey? What mix and match of people, processes and technology will you blend together, and in what proportion, to drive enterprise value to deliver transformational results? TOGAF has a suite of tools that can help architects to chalk out the architectural roadmap for enterprise success. This talk will also focus on how agility is an underlying thread in this framework, and how value is delivered incrementally, making the process robust and
bankable.
Key Takeaways
Exposes the audience to the features of TOGAF which help plug business technology gaps.
How TOGAF has agility at its core to drive transformational results.
Why it is a good skill and knowledge for a seasoned IT professional to have in their kitty.
Impact of semantic technologies on scholarly publishingMills Davis
Semantic technologies will impact future business models for scholarly publishing.
First stage was the transition from publishing based on analog artifacts, to processes built for digital documents where computers are used as electronic pencils and XML based indices.
Second stage is semantic metadata where the computer is used to describe the published content in multiple ways -- think of it as a cambrian explosion of post-it notes -- and also the description and linking together of previously disparate sources. Data and content archives move beyond XML to description logic based semantic web standards which facilitate connect across media formats, documents, domains, and across archives leading to the need for community curation. Business models are still uncertain, being based on access and delivery of content for which alternatives are economically attractive.
Third stage is publishing based on (executable) knowledge-as-a-service. More than documents, more than passive semantic description, knowledge that is expressed through content, methods, data, and processes becomes modeled, managed, and enmeshed with research processes and processes which use the results of research. In this era, publishers with dominant positions in theory will find viable business models that trump competitors.
High energy IT professional with a niche in improving IT processes, completing projects, improving the top and bottom line with minimal disruption to the workplace and customers across multiple departments and all vertical lines of operations.
Norbert Sluzewski is an accomplished business leader with over 20 years of experience in IT, management, leadership, innovation and business transformation.
Preston Williams III is Senior Partner & Chief Information Officer (CIO) at GBC® Global Services. He is a pioneer and futurist with 20+ years of Big 4, Fortune 500, Global 100 and entrepreneurial experience. That experience includes Senior Auditor with Price Waterhouse (PriceWaterhouseCoopers), Controller for Lynn-Phill, IT Consultant with McGladrey & Pullen and Andersen Consulting (Accenture) as well as Project Executive at IBM® Global Services. He also worked as the first Product Manager for Global Data Collection with Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) and the first Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Langston University.
From 2002 to 2004, Preston served as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Partner at GBC®. Incorporated in Delaware, USA; the firm operates in Kenya, Liberia, Uganda and the United States. He has successfully implemented sound, reliable, dynamic and robust IT systems integration and financial management solutions in North America, Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America (LATAM), Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Mr. Williams is Chairman of the GBC® Board of Directors, a recipient of the IBM® Global Services Leadership Award, a member of the Global CIO Think Tank and a member of the Internet Evolution Executive Clan.
1. DAVID KIBBY
Infrastructure Architect
dkibby7@gmail.com314-604-5294
Phoenix, Arizona
SENIOR TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
TRANSFORMATIONAL INITIATIVES
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Experienced, results-oriented technology executive with 30 years of experience in design and architecture
development, and staff management. Have led technical and business development of multiple, large-scale
infrastructure initiatives, including the planning & strategy for integrating the Wells Fargo & Wachovia
financial networks which resulted in one of the largest corporate networks in the world.
Skilled in identifying and evaluating emerging technologies that can deliver transformational impact at the
enterprise level. Strong conceptual, analytical, and communications skills. Accomplished at explaining
technology in business terms to senior management.
Strategic Planning
Global Technology Deployment
Leadership/Team Development
Consensus Building
Decision Making Performance
Optimization & Best Practices
Business Knowledge
Organizational Partnership
Large Enterprise Infrastructure
Emerging Technologies
Presentation Skills
Executive Communication
Internet of Things - Network as a Service (NaaS)
2014 - ongoing Wells Fargo
Developed Internet of Things (IoT) air-gapped network – key component of Cyber Security network segmentation initiative
Introduced first purpose-built secure internet network for corporate use cases
Introduced first NaaS concept to expedite the time to market based on immediate needs
Introduced first next-generation Unified Threat Management (UTM) firewall appliance to provide cost-effective secure/encrypted
VPN connectivity
Introduced first "cloud-managed" networking platform
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Disruptive Infrastructure
4G-LTE for Business Continuity
2012 - 2014 Wells Fargo
Introduced first wireless WAN solution
Introduced first enterprise encrypted WAN solution (GETVPN)
Introduced first network mobility (NEMO) solution allowing use of private IP address space with carrier 4G-LTE network
Introduced first 4G-LTE ATM
Introduced first mobile banking vehicle leverage wireless (4G-LTE) network connectivity
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2. EXPERIENCE
VP Enterprise Infrastructure Architecture Team Lead
Wells Fargo
2014 - ongoing Phoenix AZ
Provided technical architecture vision and guidance for 12,000 corporate locations globally
Authored reference architectures, living target architectures and infrastructure roadmaps
Implemented Smart Building technology stack providing $30MM+ in operational efficiencies
Developed a mobile Wi-Fi solution that is deployed in the fleet of 20 stage coaches offering complimentary Wi-Fi during public
appearances and events
Co-developed In-Building Cellular enhancement solution with AT&T and Verizon to deploy Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) as
well as Small Cell solutions to provide enhance cellular experience to customers and employees at strategic Campus buildings
Developed architecture for a “serverless” bank branch allowing the centralization of banking servers and offering significant
OPEX reductions
Authored a Network Access Control architecture leveraging IEEE 802.1x to ensure that only corporate assets are allowed to
connect to the corporate network
Created 3-page Position Paper template to formally document the architecture opinion and readiness of various emerging
technologies
Created a “Branch in a Box” kit delivered overnight with a complete branch network stack for disaster and emergency purposes
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VP Team Lead Infrastructure Architecture
Wells Fargo
2011 - 2013 Phoenix AZ
Developed a branch business continuity architecture allowing a branch to conduct business over the 4G-LTE cellular networks
whenever the wire line network is down. This same architecture is also being used to provide network connectivity for offsite
ATMs saving >$500K annually in Telecom costs
Developed infrastructure to digitize, transport and store banking forms and documents – eliminating $35MM in annual
transportation costs
Developed a transformational branch of the future prototype that leveraged Microsoft Slate tablets for mobile banker use,
mobile IP phones, public Wi-Fi and customer behavior analytics
Initiated a modernization of Alaska branches and ATMs that delivered a 400-800% increase in network bandwidth while at the
same time providing an annual Telecom reduction of $1.6MM
Prepared a series of futuristic architecture marketing documents “Office of the Future” and “Team Member of the Future” that
served as the blueprint for the Workplace 2020 initiative that is transforming and modernizing employee workspace and
experience. A “Datacenter of the Future” document was also produced
Introduced free public Wi-Fi at our branches as a customer service and a way to facilitate electronic signatures and new account
openings that are now conducted via a customer smart phone or tablet eliminating paper-based processes
Developed branch modernization architecture for the Brokerage LoB that introduced IP phones with Computer Telephony
Integration, public Wi-Fi, Video Expert and assorted video conferencing capabilities
Developed a mobile banking branch vehicle design (leveraging Satellite and Cellular networking) to deploy to areas impacted by
assorted disasters
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3. EXPERIENCE
AVP Sr. Network Architect
Wells Fargo
2009 - 2011 St. Louis, MO
Developed the network architecture and hardware standards for the largest financial industry merger in history. Combined two
large banking networks (Wachovia and Wells Fargo) into one of the largest corporate data networks in the world. Providing
service to over 250,000 employees at 10,000+ locations globally
Created a “Service Tier” infrastructure model that allows a LoB to select from 5 infrastructure patterns offering a range of cost
and resiliency options
Developed a Financial Impact Assessment Tool that provides a quick financial assessment (without the need for a full-blown
business case) of cost reduction ideas submitted within the organization
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Key Accomplishments
AVP Network Architecture Team Lead
Wachovia
2007 - 2009 St. Louis, MO
Provided technical infrastructure guidance during an 18-month integration of the A.G. Edwards brokerage trading platforms
with the Wachovia Securities brokerage offices and data centers resulting in an 1150 site brokerage network
Modernized the branch hardware infrastructure and implemented IP telephony during the migration of the branch networks
Developed a 3G cellular solution for portable ATMs used at concerts, festivals, golf tournaments and other public events
Authored a Market Data reference architecture outlining a tiered infrastructure offering for the assorted businesses and use
cases that consumed market data in their business
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AVP Application Architect/Network Manager
A.G. Edwards
2000 - 2007 St. Louis
Managed several network engineering teams responsible for LAN, WAN, MAN, satellite and Load balancing. Managed 30+ staff
members, managed workflow, projects, budget and technology decisions as well as on boarding of new technologies.
Developed a multi-year $200M+ Infrastructure refresh strategy aligning with key business initiatives. This refresh of over 750
branch locations centralized branch servers and data enabling the business to attain $50MM in savings. Initiative included a
transformation of the Central Data Warehouse, E-mail messaging, supervision and retention systems, Branch and Home Office
Data Network, PC Desktop, Identity and Access management implementation, and a Systems Management redesign
Introduced a low-cost branch configuration option allowing the brokerage to open small office locations with a lighter
infrastructure footprint and lower operating costs
Improved the employee on-boarding process by decreasing the time needed to grant system access to new users from five days
to four hours via the centralization and automation of user account provisioning
Architected a redesign of the entire Market Data infrastructure used to feed the broker workstation
Architected numerous software enhancements to the broker workstation including the implementation of a messaging bus,
SOAP and Web service calls
Developed a wireless WAN alternate transport strategy that leveraged the use of VSAT transport
Created department web site. Developed, authored and maintained over 200 interactive HTML documents
Directed $3M upgrade of network infrastructure in a five building campus. Replaced legacy network with modern Cisco
infrastructure. Completed on time and $400K under budget
Managed data center move including redesign of frame relay service resulting in over $200K annual savings
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4. EXPERIENCE
EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION
Operations Manager/Help Desk Manager
U.S. Air Force, Scott AFB, IL
1998 - 2000 Scott AFB, IL
Directed system administration, security, and customer support on 300 node UNIX network with ATM and fiber backbone;
supervised staff of 12 UNIX administrators
Managed nine member help desk staff; provided first and second-level user support/problem resolution in a Windows and Sun
Solaris environment
Completed network Y2K compliance in December 1998 – six months ahead of schedule. Upgraded CISCO IOS on all Routers and
switches to meet Y2K certification; developed test plans for networking equipment
Created department web site. Developed, authored and maintained over 200 interactive HTML documents
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U.S. Air Force , Various Locations
Sr. Network Engineer 1995-98 Unix Administrator/Network Engineer 1994-95
Software Development Team Lead 1993-94 Database Administrator 1992-93
Mainframe Support Specialist 1991-92 Systems Support Specialist 1988-91 Service Technician 1986-1988
MBA - Distinguished Graduate
St. Mary's University, San Antonio, TX
1995 - 1997
GPA
4.0 4.0
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B.S. Management Information Systems - Distinguished Graduate
Park University, Markville, MO
1990 - 1995
GPA
4.0 4.0
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