Expert Guest

Weston Roberts- Subject Matter Expert

Greg is an active public speaker, regularly covering topics related to Operation Technology security. With over 25 years of industry experience, he holds numerous industry certifications and is a proud veteran of the US Army Signal Corp. He is responsible for developing and implementing architectures to secure Cyber-Physical Systems.

Agenda:

1. Discussion Topics
   • Introduction of the parties
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is the process still ongoing?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
2. Networking with Peers
3. Conclusions

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Expert Guest

Ryan Bowery- Subject Matter Expert

Ryan Bowery is a Principal Solutions Engineer with extensive experience in OT and ICS environments such as Petro Chemical, Manufacturing, Food & Bev, Automotive, etc.

Ryan helps companies reveal, protect, and manage their OT, IoT, and IIoT assets to provide visibility, threat detection, risk and vulnerability management, and secure remote access.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is the process still ongoing?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers

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Expert Guest

Weston Roberts- Subject Matter Expert

Wes has over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, having worked for Palo Alto Networks, NETSCOUT, and AT&T. For the past three years, he has focused on security for cyber-physical systems. Wes graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Management Information Systems.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is the process still ongoing?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers

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Expert Guests

Kha Phan – Subject Matter Expert

Kha Phan is a distinguished IT professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Leveraging his deep expertise in telecom, networking, and software development, Kha helps companies devise digital strategies that seamlessly transition them into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Recognized by Gartner for his exceptional work in designing and directing transformational changes in network, infrastructure, and cloud environments globally.

At the forefront of AI innovations, Kha drives the development of intelligent systems that revolutionize how organizations leverage technology for strategic advantage.

Kha’s ability to analyze and communicate emerging IT trends, combined with his business and entrepreneurial mindset, makes him a sought-after speaker at industry conferences. He excels at presenting complex concepts in a way that delivers value to diverse audiences. He is retained by enterprises and leading consulting firms to provide valuable insights into IT architecture design and processes.

Dr. WhiteCloud – Subject Matter Expert

Dr. WhiteCloud, MS, MD, is a distinguished data scientist and AI innovator with a proven track record of deploying advanced AI agents and generative models across diverse industries. He earned his master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Caltech, where he researched shock waves in inertial confinement fusion. He later pursued medical school at the University of Iowa and, after completing his residency in family medicine, worked in primary care at the VA and Indian Health Service before transitioning into data science.

On the technical front, he has worked with leading organizations such as PwC, General Mills, Ecolab, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ryder, Carelon, Allstate, Ellucian, and PepsiCo. His expertise spans NLP, MLOps, data governance, data security, data engineering, data science, machine learning, graph networks, neural networks, AI engineering, software development, and enterprise AI architecture. His career highlights include developing the machine learning model for Allstate’s Identity Protection and deplo

Raj Sangroula – Subject Matter Expert

Raj Sangroula is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience in consulting and technology leadership. Raj recently served as the Chief Digital Officer and General Manager at Sibel Health; Raj has been pivotal in driving advancements in healthcare technology. His expertise spans software engineering, big data, AI, and cybersecurity, making him an influential voice on innovations in AI-driven software and cybersecurity solutions. He has also been instrumental in helping organizations achieve compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 13485, SOC 2, HITRUST, and ISO 38500.

Raj currently serves as a Principal at Bright Tech Consulting, where he guides deploying cutting-edge technologies with a steadfast commitment to security and compliance, advocating for security-first principles. His impressive portfolio includes collaborations with prominent organizations like Bank of America, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealth Group, AbbVie, Roche, Hearst Corporation, and Medidata.

Raj holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has earned certifications such as Microsoft Certified System Engineer and A+ Certification for Computer Hardware and Software Technician. With his passion for leveraging technology to solve complex challenges, Raj continues to make significant contributions to digital health and beyond.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Kha Phan’s talk on AI security, emerging Agentic framework, and Strategy for success
3. General discussion regarding AI implementation and challenges
4. Conclusions
5. Networking with Peers

The post Is AI Secure and What can it do for me? (special for Healthcare industry)- Sponsored by Bright Technologies on May 15th, 2025 appeared first on IT RoundTable.

Expert Guest

John Newsome – Subject Matter Expert

John is a 30-year industry veteran in IT and Cybersecurity and has worked for some of the most recognizable brands in Cybersecurity, such as Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Systems, Blue Coat (now Symantec), and Websense (now Forcepoint).

John has been a guest speaker and panelist at numerous industry events and tradeshows and has served as a subject matter expert in advanced threat detection and remediation techniques.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is the process still ongoing?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers

The post When IT Inherits OT – Sponsored by Claroty on April 24th, 2025 appeared first on IT RoundTable.

Expert Guest

Randy Guerette – Subject Matter Expert

Randy has 30 years of experience with a broad range of technology solutions, working for Cabletron Systems, Ascend Communications, Lucent Technologies, ADC Telecommunications, Strix Systems, Proxim Wireless, 3Com, Sonus Networks, Bradford Networks, Check Point, and Medigate/Claroty for the last 4 ½ years.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is the process still ongoing?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers

The post When Hospital IT Inherits Clinical Engineering – Sponsored by Claroty on April 10th, 2025 appeared first on IT RoundTable.

Barak Schneeweiss – Subject Matter Expert

Barak has over 25 years of IT experience as a System and Networking Administrator, Integrator, and Network Architect.

In the past few years, he has specialized in full-stack network deployments and segmentation for unmanaged Medical IoT/IoT/OT and Enterprises. Most recently, Barak has enjoyed working in the cyber security space, helping companies reveal and protect xIoT assets.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is the process still ongoing?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers

The post When Hospital IT Inherits Clinical Engineering – Sponsored by Claroty on April 3rd, 2025 appeared first on IT RoundTable.

Expert Guest

Kristy Sabio – Subject Matter Expert

Kristy Sabio has over 10 years of technical experience in the public and private sectors. She served in the US Army as part of the 136th Signal Battalion, providing telecommunication services for US Army Central in the Middle East. After her service, she became an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Consulting Manager who built and matured OT security programs for clients in the manufacturing, energy, and utilities industries.

She currently holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. She is also certified as a Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID), and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900).

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is your OT Security Systems Resilient enough for any challenge?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers

The post When IT Inherits OT – Sponsored by Claroty on March 27th, 2025 appeared first on IT RoundTable.

Expert Guests

Kha Phan – Subject Matter Expert

Kha Phan is a distinguished IT professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Leveraging his deep expertise in telecom, networking, and software development, Kha helps companies devise digital strategies that seamlessly transition them into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Recognized by Gartner for his exceptional work in designing and directing transformational changes in network, infrastructure, and cloud environments globally.

At the forefront of AI innovations, Kha drives the development of intelligent systems that revolutionize how organizations leverage technology for strategic advantage.

Kha’s ability to analyze and communicate emerging IT trends, combined with his business and entrepreneurial mindset, makes him a sought-after speaker at industry conferences. He excels at presenting complex concepts in a way that delivers value to diverse audiences. He is retained by enterprises and leading consulting firms to provide valuable insights into IT architecture design and processes.

Dr. WhiteCloud – Subject Matter Expert

Dr. WhiteCloud, MS, MD, is a distinguished data scientist and AI innovator with a proven track record of deploying advanced AI agents and generative models across diverse industries. He earned his master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Caltech, where he researched shock waves in inertial confinement fusion. He later pursued medical school at the University of Iowa and, after completing his residency in family medicine, worked in primary care at the VA and Indian Health Service before transitioning into data science.

On the technical front, he has worked with leading organizations such as PwC, General Mills, Ecolab, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ryder, Carelon, Allstate, Ellucian, and PepsiCo. His expertise spans NLP, MLOps, data governance, data security, data engineering, data science, machine learning, graph networks, neural networks, AI engineering, software development, and enterprise AI architecture. His career highlights include developing the machine learning model for Allstate’s Identity Protection and deploying the first GenAI application at the Joint Commission, where he served as the Enterprise AI Architect. He currently serves as the Chief of Innovation at Bright Technology Consulting.

Throughout his career, he has leveraged cutting-edge technologies to drive impactful business solutions, from automating financial services workflows and enhancing healthcare compliance to innovating educational assessment models. His contributions have consistently optimized operational costs, streamlined processes, and spearheaded digital transformation strategies for Fortune 500 companies and startups. His expertise in autonomous AI agents for invoicing validation, staffing optimization, and customer engagement showcases his technical acumen and visionary leadership in AI-driven business evolution.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Kha Phan’s talk on AI security, emerging Agentic framework, and Strategy for success
3. General discussion regarding AI implementation and challenges
4. Conclusions
5. Networking with Peers

The post Is AI Secure and What can it do for me? – Sponsored by Bright Technologies on March 20th, 2025 appeared first on IT RoundTable.

Expert Guest

Kristy Sabio – Subject Matter Expert

Kristy Sabio has over 10 years of technical experience in the public and private sectors. She served in the US Army as part of the 136th Signal Battalion, providing telecommunication services for US Army Central in the Middle East. After her service, she became an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Consulting Manager who built and matured OT security programs for clients in the manufacturing, energy, and utilities industries.

She currently holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. She is also certified as a Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID), and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900).

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is your OT Security Systems Resilient enough for any challenge?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers

The post When IT Inherits OT – Sponsored by Claroty on March 13th, 2025 appeared first on IT RoundTable.