Exploring the Information Frontier - Houston!
Exploring the Information Frontier - Houston!
When:
Tuesday, May 20th | 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where:
The Houston Club, 910 Louisiana Street, Suite 4900, Houston, TX 77002
When:
Tuesday, May 20th | 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where:
The Houston Club, 910 Louisiana Street, Suite 4900, Houston, TX 77002
Whether physical or digital, structured or unstructured, data is an essential asset to an organization’s success. But managing its growth, security, and compliance is becoming increasingly more complex. Organizations must ensure that data is not only secure and accessible, but also compliant with an evolving regulatory landscape.
To facilitate discussions around the challenges and solutions shaping the future of data management, as well as build a community of data management professionals, Iron Mountain is launching its 2025 roadshow series: Exploring the Information Frontier. The series will answer your questions around properly managing the data lifecycle, navigating the complexities of data governance, and preparing for the impact of AI. Through a combination of expert-led sessions and peer discussions, attendees can gain actionable insights on how to better protect, organize, and optimize their data, ensuring they’re ready for the future of data management.
Whether physical or digital, structured or unstructured, data is an essential asset to an organization’s success. But managing its growth, security, and compliance is becoming increasingly more complex. Organizations must ensure that data is not only secure and accessible, but also compliant with an evolving regulatory landscape.
To facilitate discussions around the challenges and solutions shaping the future of data management, as well as build a community of data management professionals, Iron Mountain is launching its 2025 roadshow series: Exploring the Information Frontier. The series will answer your questions around properly managing the data lifecycle, navigating the complexities of data governance, and preparing for the impact of AI. Through a combination of expert-led sessions and peer discussions, attendees can gain actionable insights on how to better protect, organize, and optimize their data, ensuring they’re ready for the future of data management.
Agenda
Agenda
- 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Registration and Networking
- 4:00 p.m. - 4:05 - Welcome
- 4:05 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Keynote #1 - Monique Allen, A discussion on information, data governance and cyber resiliency: Your data is an asset, a liability, and desirable. How do you protect it now and in the future?
- 4:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. Keynote #2 - Shravanthi Chriss, Sr. Partner Success Manager, AWS, Unleash the Power of your Data: a discussion on putting your data to work
- 5:00 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. Panel discussion on Managing the Data Lifecycle Through Building Data Resilience: Adam Lee, Director of Emergency Management and Organizational Resilience, Memorial Hermann Health Systems, Craig Wood, Principal & CEO, PSY Logistics Technology Partners, LLC, and Jennifer Walker, Manager, Enterprise Records
- 5:40 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Roundtable Discussion: Meet with your peers and industry leaders to discuss the following topics:
- How is AI being introduced within your organizations, especially as it pertains to data (including data classification) and records management?
- How is AI impacting or influencing privacy and security processes within your sector?
- How are each of you defining resiliency in your organization, and how is this definition being echoed throughout the organization?
- How are retention policies being handled in today’s digital driven, automated environment?
- What data resiliency & business continuity consequences are you seeing, whether human (patients, customers), financial, environmental or others?
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thank you and Reception
- 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Registration and Networking
- 4:00 p.m. - 4:05 - Welcome
- 4:05 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Keynote #1 - Monique Allen, A discussion on information, data governance and cyber resiliency: Your data is an asset, a liability, and desirable. How do you protect it now and in the future?
- 4:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. Keynote #2 - Shravanthi Chriss, Sr. Partner Success Manager, AWS, Unleash the Power of your Data: a discussion on putting your data to work
- 5:00 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. Panel discussion on Managing the Data Lifecycle Through Building Data Resilience: Adam Lee, Director of Emergency Management and Organizational Resilience, Memorial Hermann Health Systems, Craig Wood, Principal & CEO, PSY Logistics Technology Partners, LLC, and Jennifer Walker, Manager, Enterprise Records
- 5:40 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Roundtable Discussion: Meet with your peers and industry leaders to discuss the following topics:
- How is AI being introduced within your organizations, especially as it pertains to data (including data classification) and records management?
- How is AI impacting or influencing privacy and security processes within your sector?
- How are each of you defining resiliency in your organization, and how is this definition being echoed throughout the organization?
- How are retention policies being handled in today’s digital driven, automated environment?
- What data resiliency & business continuity consequences are you seeing, whether human (patients, customers), financial, environmental or others?
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thank you and Reception
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Speakers
Speakers
Monique Allen
Vice-President, Chief Privacy Officer & Associate General Counsel - Memorial Hermann Health System
Monique serves as VP, Chief Privacy Officer & Associate General Counsel at Memorial Hermann Health System. In her role, she provides advice and counsel to the organization in respect to both complex and routine privacy, data sharing, data breach notifications, release of information, research and a variety of other legal issues impacting electronic medical records, data privacy, and data use. Prior to joining the legal and privacy departments, Monique spent six years in a variety of risk management positions at Memorial Hermann, including the Director of Risk Management at Memorial Hermann – Texas Medical Center and the System Director of Clinical Risk Management. Prior to her legal and risk management roles, Monique worked as a registered nurse for 10 years. Monique received her bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in Nursing from Arizona State University, her juris doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, and hopes to finish her master’s degree in nursing.
Monique Allen
Vice-President, Chief Privacy Officer & Associate General Counsel - Memorial Hermann Health System
Monique serves as VP, Chief Privacy Officer & Associate General Counsel at Memorial Hermann Health System. In her role, she provides advice and counsel to the organization in respect to both complex and routine privacy, data sharing, data breach notifications, release of information, research and a variety of other legal issues impacting electronic medical records, data privacy, and data use. Prior to joining the legal and privacy departments, Monique spent six years in a variety of risk management positions at Memorial Hermann, including the Director of Risk Management at Memorial Hermann – Texas Medical Center and the System Director of Clinical Risk Management. Prior to her legal and risk management roles, Monique worked as a registered nurse for 10 years. Monique received her bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in Nursing from Arizona State University, her juris doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, and hopes to finish her master’s degree in nursing.
Adam Lee
Director of Emergency Management and Organizational Resilience, Memorial Hermann Health System
Adam Lee is the Director of Emergency Management and Organizational Resilience for Memorial Hermann Health System. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive emergency management and business continuity programs, as well as all operational aspects of cybersecurity preparedness and response. Additionally, Adam is an Adjunct Professor at Sam Houston State University.
Adam’s academic background includes an MBA, master’s degree, Certified Emergency Manager, and a Master Continuity Practitioner. Adam has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed and professional journals and serves as an advisory member for the Homeland Security Institute, Association of Continuity Professionals Healthcare Special Interest Group, and the Greater Houston Partnership’s Resilience Advisory Group.
Adam Lee
Director of Emergency Management and Organizational Resilience, Memorial Hermann Health System
Adam Lee is the Director of Emergency Management and Organizational Resilience for Memorial Hermann Health System. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive emergency management and business continuity programs, as well as all operational aspects of cybersecurity preparedness and response. Additionally, Adam is an Adjunct Professor at Sam Houston State University.
Adam’s academic background includes an MBA, master’s degree, Certified Emergency Manager, and a Master Continuity Practitioner. Adam has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed and professional journals and serves as an advisory member for the Homeland Security Institute, Association of Continuity Professionals Healthcare Special Interest Group, and the Greater Houston Partnership’s Resilience Advisory Group.
Craig Wood
Principal & CEO, PSY Logistics Technology Partners, LLC
Craig Wood is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in cybersecurity, IT strategy, and executive leadership. As the Principal and CEO of PSY Logistics Technology Partners, LLC, he leads a boutique consultancy specializing in fractional CIO/CISO and advisory services, CMMC governance auditing and remediation, and providing organizations with strategic guidance to enhance their technology leadership and security posture. Craig was a Finalist in the 2021 and 2023 ORBIE Awards for CIO of the Year in the Super Global Category featured in the Houston Business Journal and competing with global enterprises such as HPE, Lyondell Basell, TechnipFMC and others.
Craig's credentials include certifications such as CISM, CCP, and ITIL v4, reflecting his commitment to excellence and continuous learning in the field of information security.
Craig Wood
Principal & CEO, PSY Logistics Technology Partners, LLC
Craig Wood is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in cybersecurity, IT strategy, and executive leadership. As the Principal and CEO of PSY Logistics Technology Partners, LLC, he leads a boutique consultancy specializing in fractional CIO/CISO and advisory services, CMMC governance auditing and remediation, and providing organizations with strategic guidance to enhance their technology leadership and security posture. Craig was a Finalist in the 2021 and 2023 ORBIE Awards for CIO of the Year in the Super Global Category featured in the Houston Business Journal and competing with global enterprises such as HPE, Lyondell Basell, TechnipFMC and others.
Craig's credentials include certifications such as CISM, CCP, and ITIL v4, reflecting his commitment to excellence and continuous learning in the field of information security.
Brian Benn - Moderator
Chief Information Officer - Clark Atlanta University
Brian Benn is serving as Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Clark Atlanta University. Prior to his current position, Brian successfully led the Atlanta Housing IT staff through the pandemic. He afforded the agency to continue to support the roughly 26,000 households and 70,000 participants in the City of Atlanta.
Brian studied Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and has a Master of Business Administration degree from Belhaven University. Brian serves on the executive advisory board for Atlanta Technology Professionals, the national advisory board for the Government Technology Special Districts Program, the Atlanta CIO advisory board, the executive committee for the Technology Association of Georgia, and as board chair for GeorgiaCIO.
Brian was recognized as an Icon of TAG 2024 and the recipient of Georgia CIO’s 2023 CIO of the Year and TechBridge’s 2022 Ed Steinike CIO of the Year awards. He was also selected as one of Government Technology's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers for 2021 and the Atlanta Technology Professional of the Year for 2020, among other distinctions.
Brian has authored and presented topics from leadership to cybersecurity and is regarded as one of the thought leaders in Atlanta’s technology ecosystem. Brian is a technology evangelist with a passion for bridging the digital divide.
Brian Benn - Moderator
Chief Information Officer - Clark Atlanta University
Brian Benn is serving as Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Clark Atlanta University. Prior to his current position, Brian successfully led the Atlanta Housing IT staff through the pandemic. He afforded the agency to continue to support the roughly 26,000 households and 70,000 participants in the City of Atlanta.
Brian studied Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and has a Master of Business Administration degree from Belhaven University. Brian serves on the executive advisory board for Atlanta Technology Professionals, the national advisory board for the Government Technology Special Districts Program, the Atlanta CIO advisory board, the executive committee for the Technology Association of Georgia, and as board chair for GeorgiaCIO.
Brian was recognized as an Icon of TAG 2024 and the recipient of Georgia CIO’s 2023 CIO of the Year and TechBridge’s 2022 Ed Steinike CIO of the Year awards. He was also selected as one of Government Technology's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers for 2021 and the Atlanta Technology Professional of the Year for 2020, among other distinctions.
Brian has authored and presented topics from leadership to cybersecurity and is regarded as one of the thought leaders in Atlanta’s technology ecosystem. Brian is a technology evangelist with a passion for bridging the digital divide.
Jennifer Walker
Manager of Enterprise Records Management - Apache Corporation
Jennifer serves as the Manager of Enterprise Records Management at Apache Corporation, where she oversees records and information management activities across the US, UK, and Egypt and serves as an expert witness for legal matters. Her role involves collaborating with business units to enhance record-keeping practices and facilitating training opportunities to raise awareness for Records & Information Management.
Jennifer’s background includes records management positions across various industries including energy, financial, sports, and hospitality. Jennifer is a Certified Records Manager, accredited by the Institute of Certified Records Managers and serves on the board of directors for the Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) Houston Chapter.
Jennifer Walker
Manager of Enterprise Records Management - Apache Corporation
Jennifer serves as the Manager of Enterprise Records Management at Apache Corporation, where she oversees records and information management activities across the US, UK, and Egypt and serves as an expert witness for legal matters. Her role involves collaborating with business units to enhance record-keeping practices and facilitating training opportunities to raise awareness for Records & Information Management.
Jennifer’s background includes records management positions across various industries including energy, financial, sports, and hospitality. Jennifer is a Certified Records Manager, accredited by the Institute of Certified Records Managers and serves on the board of directors for the Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) Houston Chapter.
Shravanthi Chriss
Sr. Partner Success Manager - AWS
With over 20 years of experience spanning the oil and gas sector, Shravanthi (Shrav) has built an impactful career across operations, customer sales, and business development. Throughout her two decades in the energy industry, she developed a deep understanding of upstream and midstream operations, successfully driving growth and operational excellence for leading organizations.
Leveraging this extensive industry expertise, Shrav transitioned to the forefront of digital transformation-pivoting to cloud and AI services tailored for energy clients. In her current role, Shrav collaborates closely with AWS partners, guiding energy companies through complex migrations and enabling customer transformation via cloud technologies. She specializes in helping organizations harness the power of scalable cloud infrastructure and advanced AI solutions to optimize operations, improve resilience, and accelerate the energy transition.
Shrav is passionate about connecting customers with the right partners to innovate and deliver digital solutions, empowering clients to unlock new efficiencies, enhance cybersecurity, and future-proof their businesses in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Shravanthi received a BSc in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) in 2005 and a master’s in business administration from the Indian School of Business (Hyderabad) in 2012 specializing in Marketing and Strategy.
Shravanthi is an avid Michigan Wolverines fan and loves to talk college football. She will also passionately discuss good food and can talk about all the “legit” restaurants in Houston.
Shravanthi Chriss
Sr. Partner Success Manager - AWS
With over 20 years of experience spanning the oil and gas sector, Shravanthi (Shrav) has built an impactful career across operations, customer sales, and business development. Throughout her two decades in the energy industry, she developed a deep understanding of upstream and midstream operations, successfully driving growth and operational excellence for leading organizations.
Leveraging this extensive industry expertise, Shrav transitioned to the forefront of digital transformation-pivoting to cloud and AI services tailored for energy clients. In her current role, Shrav collaborates closely with AWS partners, guiding energy companies through complex migrations and enabling customer transformation via cloud technologies. She specializes in helping organizations harness the power of scalable cloud infrastructure and advanced AI solutions to optimize operations, improve resilience, and accelerate the energy transition.
Shrav is passionate about connecting customers with the right partners to innovate and deliver digital solutions, empowering clients to unlock new efficiencies, enhance cybersecurity, and future-proof their businesses in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Shravanthi received a BSc in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) in 2005 and a master’s in business administration from the Indian School of Business (Hyderabad) in 2012 specializing in Marketing and Strategy.
Shravanthi is an avid Michigan Wolverines fan and loves to talk college football. She will also passionately discuss good food and can talk about all the “legit” restaurants in Houston.
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