As Vice President for Operations and CIO, Ms. Kossuth has primary responsibility for the operational and technology areas of the college. These include: campus services, conference services, dining services, facilities, human resources, information technology, planning and project management, public safety, and purchasing. In addition to her operations duties, she is responsible for fostering non-academic relationships with neighboring institutions, including Babson, Brandeis, and Wellesley Colleges. Ms. Kossuth founded and convened the External Technology Advisory Board (EXTAB) upon her arrival at Olin College in November, 1999. The EXTAB continues to be an important part of IT governance at the College. More recently and in partnership with Thornton May, she founded the Olin Innovation Lab which brings together information technology innovators (CEOs, CIOs, CISOs, Sr VPs) on the Olin campus twice a year.
As Chief Information Officer, Ms. Kossuth has had a unique opportunity to design fully converged leading-edge technology facilities at Olin College from scratch, as well as to implement best IT practices from a 'clean slate.' Her IT leadership led to her being named one of Computerworld's Premiere 100 CIOs in 2005. Her previous experience includes Systems Manager at Fisher College, Director of Information Technology at Wheelock College and Director of Computer Support Services at the Boston University School of Management. Ms. Kossuth's professional background includes a B.A. from Holy Cross College and a M.S. from Lesley University with a concentration in developing and implementing information systems for small businesses. She also received technical certifications in areas such as network and security engineering from Novell, SANS, and Microsoft. She has been involved for a number of years in EDUCAUSE, a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. Most recently she was one of six people appointed to the Demand Aggregation Task Force, appointed as a member of the Board of Directors and Chaired the 2009 Annual Program Committee which was responsible for a 7000+ person conference. Her previous service includes: Management Institute Faculty Member; Chair of the 2020 committee focused on insuring the future relevance of EDUCAUSE to its members; EDUCAUSE Member Liaison Committee; Ryland Fellowship Advisory Group; Professional Development Committee and the Recognition Committee. Her publications include: “Looking at Clouds from All Sides Now “published in EDUCAUSE Review, "Attracting Women to Technical Professions," and "Building Relationships Means Better IT Contracts," both published in EDUCAUSE Quarterly as well as "The Converged Workplace" published in the ACUTA Journal of Technology in Higher Education and Chapter 32 or "Olin College: Academic and Olin Centers" in the EDUCAUSE E-Book "Learning Spaces."
Ms Kossuth continues to provide service and leadership to NERCOMP as the co-founder of the EDUCAUSE NERCOMP IT Manager Workshop Series. She also serves as a member of the Town of Needham's Technology Advisory Committee; as a Judge for the Computerworld Honors Program and the Connecticut Innovations Program; and was selected as a member of Pearson Education's Strategic Advisory Board, Plantronics Unified Communications Advisory Board and HP/Intel’s Higher Education Advisory Council.
Thornton A. May
Executive Director and Dean at the IT Leadership Academy
Thornton May is a futurist, educator and author. His extensive experience researching and consulting on the role and behaviors of “C” level executives in creating value with information technology has won him an unquestioned place on the short list of serious thinkers on this topic. Thornton combines a scholar’s patience for empirical research, a stand-up comic’s capacity for pattern recognition and a second-to-none gift for storytelling to address the information technology management problems facing executives. The editors at eWeek honored Thornton, including him on their list of Top 100 Most Influential People in IT.
Thornton has established a reputation for innovation in time-compressed, collaborative problem solving. Thornton designs the curriculum that enables the mental models that allow organizations to outperform competitors, delight customers and extract maximum value from tools and suppliers. He serves as: Executive Director and Dean at the IT Leadership Academy in Jacksonville, Florida; Futurist - External Technology Advisory Board at the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; and Co-founder of the CIO Solutions Gallery at the Fisher College of Business [the Ohio State University] where he also teaches the MIS program for eMBAs.
Thornton’s insights have appeared in the Harvard Business Review (on IT strategy); The Financial Times (on IT value creation); The Wall Street Journal (on the future of the computer industry); the M.I.T. Sloan Management Review (on the future of marketing), American Demographics (on the evolving demographics of Electronic Commerce), USA Today (on the future of the consumer electronics industry), Business Week (on the future of CEO direct reports) and on National Public Radio (debating the future practice of strategy with Professor Michael Porter). Thornton is a columnist at Computerworld and has served as an Advisor to the Founding Editors of Fast Company Magazine.
Thornton’s research has been acknowledged in such seminal business books as Seth Godin's Permission Marketing; Michael Schrage's Serious Play: How the World's Best Companies Simulate to Innovate; Moshe Rubenstein's The Minding Organization; Bill Jensen's Simplicity; and Jeff Williams' Renewable Advantage: Crafting Strategy Through Economic Time.
Thornton has recently written a new book, The New Know: Innovation Powered by Analytics.
Thornton obtained his bachelor’s degree in Asian Studies from Dartmouth College; his master’s degree in Industrial Administration from Carnegie-Mellon University, and developed his Japanese language competence at the Center for Japanese Studies at the University of Michigan and Keio University in Japan.
Sanjay Khunger
Chief Technologist, OnStar
Sanjay Khunger is a senior technology leader with proven experience in leading transformation programs and delivering business solutions through> advanced technology innovation. He has over fifteen years of progressive experience in Information Technology in global corporations with expertise in software development, systems re-engineering, IT architecture, and technology planning and strategy. His recent areas of interests include process-oriented approach to innovation and open business
In his current role as Chief Technologist at OnStar, Sanjay is responsible for establishing the information systems technology strategy & architecture. Prior to this role, he managed the design and delivery of IT systems for the OnStar in-vehicle hardware generations.
Sanjay came to General Motors from Xerox Corporation where he oversaw the global
enterprise application integration (EAI) architecture and worked on the re-engineering of the global customer service system. Prior to that, he held product management and architecture leadership positions, and was an IT consultant. He holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and an MBA.
enterprise application integration (EAI) architecture and worked on the re-engineering of the global customer service system. Prior to that, he held product management and architecture leadership positions, and was an IT consultant. He holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and an MBA.
Bill Brenner
Senior Editor, Chief Security Officer, CSO Magazine
Mark L. Chang
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Olin College
Dr. Chang received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Washington. He received his M.S. in electrical and computer engineering from Northwestern University and his B.S. from Johns Hopkins University.
During his studies Dr. Chang earned an Intel Foundation Graduate Fellowship. Dr. Chang has conducted research in developing computer-aided design tools and methodologies for easier implementation of arithmetic hardware onto FPGA devices.
His research interests include FPGA arithmetic and architecture, computer-aided design tools, reconfigurable computing and VLSI design.
Mary Corcoran
Associate Vice President of Information Technology, Boston College
Richard Daniels
Sr. Vice President and Business Information Officer, Kaiser Permanente
Dick Daniels joined Kaiser Permanente's Information Technology organization as Senior Vice President and Business Information Officer (BIO) of Health Plan and Hospital Operations in May 2008. He is accountable for developing the strategy and ensuring the delivery of innovative, leading-edge capabilities that drive KP's technology agenda, in partnership with, and supporting all business areas. Dick leads a diverse team that includes the Regional Business Information Officer (BIO) teams, two portfolio BIO teams - National Facilities and Pharmacy, Enterprise Architecture, Information Management & Innovation, Consulting & Analytics and IT Compliance. He is accountable for the strategic alignment across regional and national IT initiatives and the regional implementation of all national IT projects. Dick has over 30 years of information technology experience. Before joining KP, he was senior vice president and divisional CIO for Capital One since 2004. In that role, he was responsible for information technology and operations for auto finance. Prior to that position, Dick was the global production services executive, responsible for maintenance and support for all investor services business applications at JPMorgan Chase. His broad experience in large, diversified organizations will be beneficial in working with our regional and national Health Plan and Hospital Operations business partners to develop IT solutions that deliver real-time health care and delight our members and customers. Dick has a bachelor's of applied arts and sciences degree from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University). In 2007, Computerworld honored him as one of the Premier 100 IT Leaders.
Dennis Devlin
Chief Information Security Officer, Brandeis Universit
Dennis is Chief Information Security Officer at Brandeis University. His information technology leadership experience in both private industry and higher education spans four decades. Prior to his current position Dennis was Vice President and Chief Security Officer of The Thomson Corporation, a member of the senior IT leadership team at Harvard University, and he began his career as a software developer and systems analyst for American Hoechst Corporation. Dennis is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has completed extensive continuing education in information technology and management. He has been a frequent presenter on information security at universities and conferences including the RSA Security Conference, SC Magazine US Forum and Gartner IT Security Summit. Dennis has also served on CSO advisory boards for RSA, Qualys, Verdasys, GeoTrust, ChosenSecurity and SC Magazine.
David Escalante
Director of Computer Policy and Security, Boston College
David Escalante is the Director of Computer Policy & Security at Boston College, where he is responsible for all data security matters. David was nominated for the "Information Security Executive of the Year" award in 2005 and 2006, and has spoken on security topics at events such as the RSA Conference, Educause Security Professionals Conference, Campus Technology Conference, and Network World IT Roadmap. Prior to Boston College, David was the Director of Professional Services, Americas, for Baltimore Technology, a PKI vendor, and the manager of the Network Consulting group at Bolt Beranek & Newman, where he consulted with a variety of Fortune 500 companies on network and security issues.
Cathy Gadecki
Marketing, Juniper Networks
Cathy Gadecki leads the marketing of the industry defining Junos operating system at Juniper Networks. Since joining Juniper Networks over seven years ago, Cathy has held multiple product and solution marketing positions, leading launches, campaigns, and programs into new markets. Her publications include co-authoring Junos for Dummies and Day One: Exploring the Junos CLI.
Cathy has over twenty years in marketing and product management positions with a focus on creating new markets for network equipment and services for both startup and established firms.
Steven Gold
Olin Senior Partner for Entreprenuership
Dr. Gold is an entrepreneur who has founded and served as CEO of several life science and technology ventures. His experience includes designing and launching new enterprises, and developing and commercializing innovative products and services.
Dr. Gold is the inventor of several patented and patent-pending technologies, and the author of Entrepreneur’s Notebook: Practical Advice for Starting a New Business Venture. After beginning his undergraduate years as a mechanical engineering student and studying oceanography aboard a research vessel in the North Atlantic, he earned a B.S.E. in Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Gold also has a M.D. from Brown University Medical School, during which time he studied at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.
At Olin, Dr. Gold teaches the introductory entrepreneurship and intellectual property courses, and is an advisor to student businesses associated with the Olin Foundry.
Quinton Jones
McAfee Solutions Architect
Quinton has been working in SaaS since 2004 with two of IT security's most recognized SaaS companies building SaaS model security solutions. He is currently a SaaS Solution Architect at McAfee, where he spends equal time evangelizing and training both internal and external groups. He has presented at large regional security conferences, private security summits for global companies and government organizations and eleventy million security industry association meetings. Quinton is a CISSP and holds an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Stephen Laster
Chief Information Officer, Harvard Business School
Mr. Stephen Laster is a seasoned technologist, consultant, business leader, product strategist, eLearning designer, and educator with an extensive background in information technology, technology based collaboration, eLearning, and product development. He is the Chief Information Technology Officer for the Harvard Business School and founder of Intelligent Solutions, LLC (a boutique consulting firm assisting organizations of all kinds navigate the digitally connected world).
As the CIO of Harvard Business School, Mr. Laster leads a team of 100+ professionals who oversee the School’s award winning technology environment and practices. Prior to this role, Mr. Laster held several critical leadership positions for Babson College including CTO for Babson Interactive, Babson’s for-profit eLearning company, and Director of Curriculum Innovation and Technology. He was responsible for Babson’s adoption of blended learning and led the effort to increase working professional MBA enrollments by 500% through the creation of a state-of-the-art, blended, MBA program. Mr. Laster was a member of the Babson College Board of Trustees from 1992-1994. Mr. Laster has taught at the undergraduate, graduate and executive education levels with a focus on problem solving, software design, high performance virtual team management, and information management.
As founder of Intelligent Solutions, LLC, Mr. Laster works with organizations to harness digital technologies for collaboration and learning. He has worked with institutions of higher education on their web, intranet, information management and e-learning strategies and with publishers on e-learning and blended learning product development. He has mentored numerous teams and individuals and helped shape transformative outcomes for the organizations he assists.
Prior to focusing his career on the apex of technology, education and collaboration, Mr. Laster worked in industry both in information technology and technology product development. He has developed and run a network monitoring business, developed enterprise software packages and led major re-engineering and implementation efforts. Mr. Laster has held leadership positions at Stride Rite, Art Technology Group, CrossComm, and Advanced Business Technologies, Inc.
Mr. Laster sits on the board of Preserve, Inc and is a frequent speaker. He is considered to be a leader in e-learning and digital community building, and was recognized by IBM for thought leadership in message oriented middleware and by Ed Tech Magazine as a thought leader in educational technology. Mr. Laster lives in Wellesley Massachusetts with his Wife Debra and two children. When not thinking about technology and people, Mr. Laster can be found on the water or building a boat.
Kristin Lofblad Sullivan
Manager of Instructional Technology, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Kristin Lofblad Sullivan, Manager of Instructional Technology, Harvard Graduate School of Education
As part of the management team in HGSE’s IT organization, Kristin Sullivan works with HGSE deans, faculty, program directors, and other Harvard constituencies to develop, implement, and promote a vision and a plan for innovative uses of educational technology at HGSE. As part of this work, she educates the community on educational technology's current and future role in teaching and learning, proactively reaches out to faculty to partner in the exploration and testing of innovative approaches to teaching and learning through the use of technology, and when appropriate incorporates these pilots into standard suite of offerings. In addition to her work at HGSE, she is a co-chair of a Harvard staff affinity group focusing on technology in education, and she regularly presents at conferences and events related to educational technology and distance learning.
Prior to her role at HGSE, Kristin was assistant director of the Curriculum Innovation and Technology Group at Babson College, where she played a key role in Babson’s adoption of blended learning in their MBA and executive education programs. Previous to Babson, Kristin designed and developed online college courses for KaplanCollege.com. She has taught at the middle school, high school, and college levels. Kristin holds a BA from Connecticut College, an MFA in creative writing from Emerson College, and an EdM from Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Brad Maltz
CTO, International Computerware, Inc. (ICI)
Eric Marks
CIO Magazine
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Rob Ramrath
Chief Information Officer, Bose
Educated at Northeastern University as a Mechanical Engineer, Rob has worked for Bose? Corporation for twenty one years with assignments of progressing responsibility. In 1998, Rob was asked to lead the Corporate Information Services (CIS) department as Director with responsibility for all elements of the corporate IT strategy, infrastructure and transactional systems. In 2000, Rob was appointed the first CIO for Bose? Corporation. Under Rob's leadership CIS has successfully deployed corporate solutions for CRM, global network connectivity and back-office transactional solutions to harmonize process, inventory management and fulfillment capabilities across all sales channels. Most recently, SAP has been deployed as a global supply chain solution replacing myriad best of breed applications resulting in substantial supply chain performance improvements. Rob's recognitions include Framingham State College Businessman of the Year and Babson College IT Achievement awards. Rob's community service activities include serving on Framingham State College's Foundation and Business/IT advisory boards and the Board of Trustees for Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston.David Wedaman
Director of Reseach and Instruction Services, Brandeis University
David Wedaman is Director of Research and Instruction Services, Brandeis University, and sits on the board of NERCOMP and on the advisory board of the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative. His background is in Library and Information Technology services in Higher Education, and his interests are in developing learning communities to address the challenges of teaching, learning, and scholarship in an age of change. Recently, he helped organize the BNN Symposia Series, a collaboration between NERCOMP, the Boston Library Consortium, and NITLE to present forward-looking speakers on teaching, learning, and scholarship in the digital age. And he helped create the ISIS Seminar Series as a forum for library and IT staff in participating schools to collaborate inter-institutionally in addressing shared challenges. He can be followed on Twitter (wedaman) and he blogs at wedaman.wordpress.com.
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