CIO & CISO Think Tank

Vince Blake is a Customer Engineer at Zero Networks (which means he'll be with you from pre-sale through post-sale and beyond as your partner). He comes to Zero following four years at CyberArk, where he began as an Enterprise Sales Engineer. He was later promoted to their newly formed Strategic team to provide a white-glove approach for the company's largest customers. Before that, he has another six years of experience acting as all forms of consultant and implementation engineer for various industry solutions. He has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and he's not always sure how he got here, either.

Over 20 years of proven track record in IT & Business, executing various leadership roles as Technology CTO (Cloud), Head of Enterprise Architecture & Cloud Technologies, Director of IT Infrastructure Shared Services, Solutions Architect, and Business Development Manager. Constructively contributed to the ever growing analytical and technical Business scenarios conceptualizing, implementing and delivering complex Global IT Digital Transformation Programs across NORTAM, EMEA, LATAM and ASPAC with my Technical and Business Management expertise in Business Architecture, Infrastructure Systems Architecture, Data & Application Architecture and Information Security around Cloud Computing. Strategic and delivery focused Senior Technology Leader with deep subject matter expertise. Build cross functional teams by hiring, mentoring several team members and assisting with developing personnel career-paths. Drives alignment of resources, processes and systems to seamlessly support and advance the business strategy of the organization through technology. Adept at planning, leveraging, researching and implementing technologies and effective IT service delivery models to continuously improve all aspects of business. With experience in diverse lines of business across Financial, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Telecom & Technology, highly effective in understanding business requirements and translating them to Architectural Design Requirements which helps in resolving complex technical issues during implementation, quickly and effectively.

Jodi Watkins is responsible for client delivery and direction to our Fortune 500 companies. Determine and formulate policies and business strategies and provide overall direction for specialized recruitment teams. Plan, direct, and coordinate sales activities at the highest level of management. Prudently manage the organization’s goals and initiatives in Field Services, IT, Professional Services, MSP vendor relations. Company-wide committee facilitation including planning, production and staff. Assures that the organization and its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image. Promotes a culture that reflects the organization’s values, encourages good performance, and rewards productivity. Actively advocates for the organization, its beliefs, and its programmatic efforts. Acts as a liaison between the organization and the community, building relationships with peer organizations when appropriate. Oversees design, delivery, and quality of MSP programs and services. Collaborate to define and articulate the organization’s vision and to develop strategies for achieving that vision.

Robert is the Vice President, Information Security and CISO for Invitation Homes. He is responsible for leading the Information Security program for Invitation Homes. Responsibilities include establishing a sound security strategy, governance, operations, service delivery, business integration and end-user awareness training. Robert’s career spans over 20 years in leading global teams in the delivery of IT Security operations. Robert has been influential in the leadership, design of security operations and delivery at First American Payment Systems, Dell Services, Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co., Bell Helicopter, Textron and Ameritech. Robert also has significant consulting experience obtained while working at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Robert has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Michigan State University and a Master of Science Degree from Walsh College of Business and Accountancy. Robert has completed the Executive Leadership Program at Thunderbird - Gavin School of International Management. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO), ITILv3 and a Certified Six-Sigma Green Belt.

Mike Madero is the VP for Mr. Cooper. At Mr. Cooper, the purpose is simple: keeping the dream of homeownership alive. As the consumer brand for the mortgage servicing and originations operation of Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (NASDAQ: COOP), they believe their teammates make that dream possible. Everything they do is in the care and service of their teammates and their customers - working together, volunteering to make a difference, and challenging the status quo to provide specialized services in home loans, servicing, and originations.

For 15 years, I found myself defined by my accomplishments on the track. I’m proud of these achievements -- three-time Olympian, World Champion, World Record Holder, and 2-time World Bronze medalist -- but they do not fully define me. I have also excelled academically, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Duke before going on to earn my Master’s degree. A lifelong advocate in women’s sports, I was selected by the US Department of State to serve as a Sport's Envoy to Morocco. I have also worked with Nike and USATF to update maternity policies to make Track & Field more equitable. My long career in professional sports, including becoming a mother in 2018 and navigating a return to top form, offers a unique perspective into the full range of the athlete experience. As I move on from competition, my mission now is to find ways to share that insight with other dreamers and high achievers.

Amy Horowitz is the VP of the Data Governance and Data Integration solution sales team for Informatica. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in the technology industry, Amy's passion for Data Governance, Integration and Data Management led her to Informatica. Amy's role at Informatica is to help customers realize the transformative power of data with the Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud- specifically with Data Governance and Data Integration. Armed with a master's degree in leadership and ethics, Amy brings a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership to her roles. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a passion for leveraging data to drive business success. Her adeptness in navigating the complexities of Data Governance and Data Integration has earned her a reputation as a trusted leader in the industry. Her ability to bridge the gap between IT and Sales has been a key factor in her success, enabling organizations to seamlessly integrate data solutions into their business strategies. Prior to Informatica, Amy spent over a decade in IT Leadership as well as leading Enterprise Sales teams. Amy is a native Texan who loves all things data! Outside of work, Amy spends time mentoring students and participating on an Advisory Board at Texas State University for the CIS program. Amy is based in the vibrant tech hub of Austin, TX.