Big Data

As President and Founder of GLOBAL Automation Technologies, Mr. Rimmell is responsible for increasing and producing enterprise value by designing and executing strategies for sales, managing fulfillment of our projects, hiring and developing staff, and producing customer satisfaction.
 

Rita Barrios, PhD., Chair & Assoc. Professor Cybersecurity & Information Systems within the Center for Cybersecurity & Intelligence Analysis.  With more than 20 years of Industry IT experience before moving to academia (2008), Dr. Barrios has held the roles of Sr. Database Administrator & Sr. Software Engineer within financial and logistics industries. 

Barrios' publications include database security, digital forensics, data integrity, Identity/Access Management (IAM).  Currently, research interests include infosec for mobility, digital and global identity, database security, IDS, access controls and cloud computing concepts. 
 
She is also an active member/previous board member of Michigan Council of Women in Technology where she developed partnerships with influential organizations in the Information Technology industry

OTai - means expert - is focused on identifying business outcomes by leveraging the Internet of Things and data analytics for industrial and commercial use cases. High value workshops, consulting and solution development services covering needs of organizations of all sizes. Formerly led Verizon's custom IOT and Digital Experience consulting organization and experience in strategy and technology at various major consulting firms.

My name is Mike Reitenga with Premises Systems, Inc. and I help provide network infrastructure solutions for a variety of network problems (i.e. under-performing or out-dated phone systems, poorly installed cabling, routers, switches and under-performing physical security) for Metro Detroit companies big and small.  We retain 98% of our customers because our expertise and service are second to none.  Contact me at 248-715-1089 for immediate help or questions.  

 

Assaf has broad experience with embedded, networking, security and mobile technologies. He was the Senior Research and Development (R&D) Manager at Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ:CHKP), overseeing the development of several innovative, emerging endpoint security products and technologies. Previously, he held software development positions at Metalink and Dune Networks. Assaf served in the elite intelligence unit of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). He received a B.Sc. and M.Sc. Cum Laude in Computer Science from the Technion and an MBA Cum Laude from Haifa University.

Dale Erickson is the President of The Albo Group, Inc. He has been involved in the Recruiting Industry since the mid 1990's and has worked with companies that range from the Fortune 500 level to those companies that are new to their industry. He has many years of experience finding Companies qualified candidates and places Candidates in front of Great Opportunities.

Dale holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts Degrees from the University of Detroit. He is also a Certified Personnel Consultant and a member of the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS). 

BLUE SEA ADVISORS LLC, founded by an ex-manufacturing business owner/CEO and 22 year member of YPO, helps owners of middle-market manufacturing businesses achieve transformational growth in the transferable value of their businesses by introducing a triple combination of winning strategies: Theory of Constraints application, EOS Implementation, and advanced tax and cost reduction strategies. We offer the intellectual muscle of top-notch industry pros experienced in implementing these strategies to help our clients plan for, navigate through and ultimately attain impressive business growth and successful transition outcomes.  



 

We are business attorneys who offer creative solutions to complex problems, especially those involving technology and intellectual property. 

Mahmoud “Moody” Mattan is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of BrandXR, the world’s easiest to use no-code platform for building immersive XR experiences. Prior to BrandXR, Mr. Mattan founded PowisVR, where he built a multi-million dollar virtual reality headset and mobile accessories business. Before that, he led investments in Meta, Sidecar, and Genius (formerly Rap Genius) at Pegasus Tech Ventures. With a background in venture capital, business development, and marketing, Mr. Mattan specializes in finding profitable strategies for emerging technologies. A former Wayne State University football player, Mr. Mattan recently moved back to Detroit to strengthen the tech community and play a role in the city’s resurgence.

Director of Business Development for a Technology consulting company in Troy, MI.  E7 Solutions works with Teams that are worried or frustrated with collaboration, growing at scale, adopting new technologies, continuous improvement and/or migrating to the cloud.  These teams look at their current business processes, workflows, tools & resources and realize that there's definitely room for improvements.  E7 Solutions can assist with those challenges. 

We are also an Atlassian Platinum Solutions Partner specializing in professional services, licensing management, support and training with tools such as Jira Software, Jira Service Desk, Confluence, Bitbucket, OpsGenie and Trello.  

Any questions about our services please contact me at brad.smiles@e7solutions.com or on my cell at (947) 205-1507.  You can also learn more about E7 Solutions at www.e7solutions.com.  
 

I am a global benefits advisor with Brown & Brown of Detroit. We offer insurance solutions for property, casualty, commercial, personal, and benefits in the US and abroad. Brown & Brown Insurance is the fifth largest insurance brokerage company in the country with over 290 locations. Our focus is on companies that have 20-15,0000 employees out of the Brown & Brown of Detroit office. Brown & Brown Insurance nationally can work with any size employer with clients such as Marriott, Chrysler, Ford, and others.

As General Manager of Custom Valve Concepts, I've enjoyed leveraging my expertise in management, sales, design, manufacturing, and engineering to create a new dynamic in a 75 year old company.   Previously, I've played key management roles in multiple aerospace companies.  I graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering and masters of business administration, concentrating in management and information systems.  I've also received certifications in the Leadership Program at the University of Michigan.  I also enjoy family live with my wife and four young children!
            

Virtuous, Vetrepreneur and Visionary woman that is helping someone at any given moment

I have spent over thirty five years as head of YDI, acting as CEO. The company has provided Vehicle support to the Department of Defense for over twenty five years. In addition the company provided production support services for Tier 1 automotive OEM's and distribution, setup and maintenance of special equipment use in the Healthcare industrial Lab sector.

Systems Engineering CORE, The United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD. 
Industrial Engineering; Cuyamaca College, Spring Valley, CA. (SOCNAV)). 
Advanced Manufacturing EngD, University of Strathclyde Glasgow, Scotland, UK (SOCNAV). 

Oliver Theiss is co-founder and CRO of Andonix, a Detroit based Industry 4.0 technology company that built the essential connected worker platform for people who don't have the choice to work from home. The platform consists of two SaaS solutions: Smart Work Station, which generates a 10x ROI by boosting operational productivity, quality, and training, and Safely Pass, which helps companies digitize their workplace safety and health protocols to achieve new levels of performance and compliance at lower costs. Before entering the software world, Oliver developed extensive commercial and operational experience, having participated in 2 corporate mergers, and led restructurings, divestitures, and joint ventures in different countries including China, France, Mexico, and Brazil.

Ida Byrd-Hill is CEO of Automation Workz, a cybersecurity reskilling firm. She has served in  ---

• Human Resources culminating in placing 72 executives  as an Executive Search Consultant. 
• Nonprofit  turning around  6 Detroit Public Schools, and creation of a cyber high school.
• Finances growing a $620 million investment portfolio, $40 million mortgage (2021 value). 

She is a graduate of University of Michigan – Ann Arbor BA Economics and Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University MBA .

Ida is the author of 8 books, including her most recent, Invisible Talent Market, a Black Labor Economics History book.