Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council

Jason Juliano

Managing Partner & Strategic Digital Advisor, Digital Bridge Advisors

Jason Juliano is a Director within EisnerAmper Digital with over 25 years’ experience as a technology and risk management executive. A results-driven technology leader, he executes cutting-edge solutions across digital, cloud, cybersecurity, intelligent automation, data management, and analytics. Jason drives high-impact client engagements from strategy through execution, working with leaders at the intersection of innovation, emerging technologies, operations, and organizational transformation.

Jason has held executive leadership roles with several Fortune 100 firms within various industries, including investment banking, financial services, insurance, and health care. Jason has been a member of the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS/ISAC) and the Wall Street Technology Association. He has been IBM Champion since 2018 in IBM Cloud, Blockchain, Data and AI. He is recognized as a thought leader within the Microsoft, IBM, Google and AWS communities. He has been a speaker at many international conferences on AI, Digital Transformation and Cloud technologies.

Manoj Suvarna

Managing Director | AI Ecosystems, Deloitte New Venture Accelerator

Manoj Suvarna is a Managing Director and the Ecosystems Leader in the Strategy & Analytics offering overseeing AI & Data Alliances. In this role, he represents Deloitte’s AI & Data practice in, identifying & executing ecosystem relationships with technology & data partners to support business growth initiatives.

Manoj started his career with Deloitte in April 2021. Prior to this he spent almost 24 years at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in a variety of leadership roles spanning Product Management, Sales GTM, P&L Management & Alliances Marketing.

Manoj holds an MBA in Marketing from University of Memphis and a BS in Production Engineering from University of Bombay. He also completed an Executive Course on AI at MIT. He serves as Co-Chair of the AI Advisory Council @CompTIA and is based in Houston, TX.

Mechie Nkengla

CEO/Chief Data Strategist, Data Products LLC

Dr. Mechie Nkengla, an expert in the data and AI landscape, is the Founder and Chief Data Strategist at Data Products LLC, a data & AI consultancy. A Ph.D. Mathematician, she has extensive experience partnering with industry, academia, and government as a strategic advisor to Executive Leadership teams, building strategic roadmaps and tactical plans to ensure optimal use of technology investments. Formerly a director at EY Analytics Center of Excellence, she is a highly experienced data executive and the holder of multiple patents. Dr. Nkengla is widely respected as a thought leader in the realms of data strategy, AI, machine learning, data literacy, and governance. She enjoys hiking, dancing, and eating seafood, not necessarily in that order.

Jamie Claret

Director, Automomate

Jamie Claret is a long in the tooth professional in the IT industry with twenty-five years of experience across all areas of IT. He is the owner and Director of Amazing Support (a multi award winning Managed IT Service Provider) and his latest venture is Autonomate (an AI and Automation business specialising in the Mid-Market). His expertise lies in leveraging technology to streamline processes and optimise efficiency for medium-sized businesses but with a single-minded focus on customer service and speaking only in ‘human’!

Jimmy Hatzell

CEO, Hatz AI, Inc

Jimmy Hatzell, a seasoned SaaS start-up professional, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hatz AI, revolutionizing AI-as-a-Service for small businesses through MSPs. His leadership at Hatz AI follows a successful tenure as VP of Revenue at CyberQP, where he significantly contributed to revenue growth and strategic product direction. He continues to influence the company as an advisor.

Previously, as the marketing head at SKOUT Cybersecurity, Jimmy led productization and Go-To-Market strategies, culminating in SKOUT's acquisition by Barracuda in 2021. He also served as CTO for a healthcare start-up, demonstrating his versatility in technology leadership. Jimmy holds degrees in Information Sciences and Cybersecurity from Penn State University.

Corey Kirkendoll

President/CEO, 5K Technical Services

Corey Kirkendoll, is the President and CEO of 5K Technical Services. Corey leads an acclaimed Managed Service Provider (MSP) dedicated to providing robust IT solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in North Texas. With an impressive career spanning over 30 years in the Information Services and technology sector, Corey has held key roles at industry giants such as IBM, Cisco Systems, Dell, EMC, and VMware.

Recognized as an IT and Cyber Security Expert, Corey's leadership has played a pivotal role in propelling the rapid growth of his MSP and influencing similar progress among MSPs nationwide. His unwavering commitment to being process-oriented, coupled with a focus on excellence in security and compliance, has established a benchmark for the industry.

Corey is a Tech Titan and holds certifications as a Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE), Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), and Certified Cyber Security Architect (CCSA). He possesses a Bachelor’s Degree and two MBA Degrees in Information Technology Management and Conflict and Resolution Management from Jones International University in Colorado. Additionally, Corey has graduated from the SBA Emerging Leaders and Goldman Sachs SB 10K Programs, underscoring his commitment to continuous learning, and staying abreast of industry trends.

Jason Lowe

Senior Solution Architect - AI & CX, Telarus

Jason Lowe has spent over 30 years in the technology sector. As a Solution Architect for AI and Contact Center at Telarus, Jason serves agents as the technical subject matter expert for technologies and platforms that help companies provide the best possible customer experience. He has held various roles in Application Development, Sales Engineering, Technical Evangelism, Operations, Leadership, and Product Management. The last 15 years have been spent specifically in the CCaaS space, including positions with NICE CXone and Talkdesk.

Jason holds a degree in Economics and an MBA, both from the University of Utah.

West McDonald

Founder, GoWest.ai

West McDonald, the founder of GoWest.ai and a driving force behind the AI Explorer's Group, is a renowned speaker and advocate for empowering growth and innovation within technology channels and partners. West has written and spoken extensively on transformative topics such as AI applications in office equipment channels, AI safety in the workplace, and the future of technology in business. His thought-provoking articles and presentations have been featured in The Imaging Channel Magazine, GreatAmerica Financial Services, The Cannata Report, and others. By assisting others in implementing cutting-edge business AI solutions, he enables them to unlock their full potential and embrace a future of boundless possibilities.

Vish Nath

Senior Vice President, Digital Transformation, Kanerika, Inc.

Vish Nath is a business and technology leader in the realm of Data and AI, renowned for his expertise in spearheading digital transformations and driving performance optimization through strategic planning and implementation. With a proven track record in diverse sectors such as healthcare, finance, insurance, and manufacturing, Vish is a trusted advisor to businesses seeking to harness the power of data and AI for achieving unprecedented growth and efficiency.

Vish's career is marked by exceptional accomplishments, including:

Empowering Kanerika's clients to unlock the full potential of their data by providing strategic guidance and leadership on leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

Building the Data and Artificial Intelligence business unit at iLink Digital, achieving remarkable growth and establishing a robust ecosystem of partners and vendors.

Transforming Alfa Thermodiagnostics as CEO through strategic planning and operational improvements, resulting in product development, operational efficiency, increased revenue and enhanced market positioning.

Being part of Molina Healthcare’s growth story by implementing and managing critical projects that leveraged data-driven insights and innovative solutions. Vish's leadership philosophy centers on building and nurturing high-performance teams, fostering innovation, and delivering tangible business outcomes. He is a recognized expert in implementing complex projects, driving operational efficiency, and navigating the complexities of digital transformation.

Renil Paramel

Co-founder and CEO, Strategy of Things

Renil Paramel is a co-founder and CEO at Strategy of Things, a Silicon Valley-based innovation firm that brings science, breakthrough strategies and disruptive digital technologies to help cities become smarter, safer, and more responsive and resilient. Renil is a smart city practitioner and innovation catalyst. He co-developed San Mateo County’s (USA) smart region strategy; created, launched and operated its innovation lab (SMC Labs), built, recruited and managed SMC Labs’ innovation ecosystem. Renil has developed a connected streetlight strategy, offering and services models, and a seven-year roadmap for a regional utility whose service territory spans 200 cities. Renil is also leading a project, funded by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology, to identify technology infrastructure gaps that will inform the US federal government where to direct future IoT research resources and investments.

Renil has over 25 years of experience, including 20 years of professional consulting experience serving clients in Business and IT divisions of various Fortune companies.

Prior to Strategy of Things, Renil was a Vice President with Gartner and worked for both Accenture’s and Deloitte’s IT strategy practices.

Karen Powell

Founder & CEO, Omnipresence Group

Powell has worked across Asia Pacific and North America for over 20 years and brings a wealth of knowledge in regional go-to-market planning, integrated digital marketing, audience intelligence, marketing automation and experiential events.

Powell most recently held the role of managing director at Australia’s longest-standing B2B marketing agency McCorkell and Associates. During her career, she has advised some of the world’s most renowned multinational brands such as Salesforce, Lexus, Telstra, EMC, AIG, Harley Davidson, SAP, and AMEX. She also holds a Masters in International Business, a Bachelors of Asian Studies as well as a Bachelors of Business Administration/Marketing.

In her role as COO, Powell’s focus will be overseeing Bastion’s operations globally across client, business, people, and marketing. She will be ensuring that Bastion continues to deliver world-class experiences to their clients, and maintaining the company’s presence in Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast, Los Angeles, New York City, Wellington, and Auckland, as well as agency partnerships in 10 Asian markets.

Mike Psenka

CEO, Moovila

Mike Psenka is the founder and CEO of Moovila, an autonomous project monitoring & management platform. He’s spent the last 30 years building technology companies focused on advanced analytics and AI to drive real-time answers for customers. One of Mike’s earlier companies had an MSP arm focused on healthcare customers, so the challenges of MSP leadership is not foreign to him. He was born and raised in Chicago and is a suffering Bears fan. But, he’s also a proud father of four who he says are a big upgrade from his version.

Christophe Reglat

Marketing, Sxipher

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David Tan

Chief Technology Officer, CrushBank

David is Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of CrushBank. He built and then dismantled his first computer at the age of 12 and has been obsessed with technology ever since. He designed and built the very first version of CrushBank and his vision continues to shape the direction of the product today.

David has always been a hands-on technologist whose proficiencies in multiple disciplines range from application development to cognitive computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence. He has a passion for embracing new and emerging technologies and guiding companies through the changing world of the cognitive IT Support industry. Prior to CrushBank, he was the co-founder and CTO of CHIPS Technology Group, a 20+ year-old managed service provider in New York that has been regularly awarded with industry recognition.

Finding ways to help people work better and more efficiently has been a driving focus of David’s career and he continues to strive for ways to get the best results. “I don’t want to find a way to use technology to replace people,” he says, “I want to find a way to help people use technology to be better and happier.