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Erin Anderson

Verizon Wireless

Rich Bader
President & CEO
EasyStreet Online Services Inc.

Rich Bader

EasyStreet Online Services, Inc.

KIM BRAND
PRESIDENT
FILEENGINE

Kim Brand has been delivering Open Source solutions to small businesses, schools and not-for-profits since 1999. Based on this experience, he formed Server Partners, LLC in 2001 to develop a Linux based file server appliance called FileEngine. He believes Linux offers the best value to SMBs interested in a stable, economical, worry free server environment that integrates well with their Windows Desktop PCs. Kim is a member of the board of the Central Indiana Linux Users Group and an organizer of TechPoint's Open Source for Business Peer Group. He has written two books and writes and speaks regularly on technology matters.
Paul Cederholm

LinkSys

Les DeFoor

Arcmail Technology Inc.

Dean Richardson is a recognized leader in enterprise messaging technology, having implemented messaging systems in companies such as The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin and The Tribune Company. Richardson has served as Chairman of the Messaging Forum of The Open Group, an international standards consortium; Board Member of the Electronic Messaging Association, and, during his tenure at The Boeing Company, as Associate Technical Fellow and member of The Technical Leadership Team. In 1994, Richardson co-founded Left Coast Systems Corp., an Internet service provider, Web hosting and software development company which attracted the attention of The Boeing Company. In 1998, Richardson joined Boeing where he served as Senior Architect in the Enterprise Messaging Services. In this role, he was responsible for Boeing's Enterprise Messaging Backbone, one of the largest private email networks in the world. Richardson led the Boeing Ventures team that created and spun out MessageGate, whose product was based on technology Richardson developed to protect and manage the Boeing email environment. Richardson served as co-founder and Vice President of Technology at MessageGate before joining ArcMail Technology in January
Nolan Garrett
Co-Founder & Chief IT Consultant
Intrinium

CISA, CISSP, Linux+, Security+ Nolan possesses extensive training in Information Warfare and Network Security and his strong technical background enables him to facilitate secure systems management and the development of effective compliance solutions. Nolan is a graduate of Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and minors in both Mathematics and Physics. In addition, he has studied Network Security at the University of Idaho, a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education which is jointly sponsored by the NSA and the Department of Homeland Security. His experience as a computer security expert includes the performance of assessments for clients all over the United States and abroad. Nolan is a Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst, and holds the Linux+ and Security+ certifications. He has served as the Vice President of The Sam Richard Group, Inc., a money management firm, and as the Chief Operating Officer of Alluvien, Inc., a company specializing in comprehensive IT Compliance solutions for financial institutions. Nolan is also a participant in the FBI’s InfraGard program.
James Gaskin



Have you ever thought to yourself, technology is great---when it works? At one time or another we’ve all had the urge to throw the PC out the window or rip the network connection out of the wall. However, when the success of your business depends on information technology to perform even the most basic functions, unanswered questions can be fatal. In this interactive roundtable discussion, we bring together local experts, consultants and providers who will help diagnose your specific problems and offer advice about the IT challenges you face every day. Under the expert guidance of author and columnist James Gaskin, you;ll get the help you need to tackle even the most daunting of IT-related tribulations.
Rob Hollis
Zone Sales Manager
Day Wireless Systems

Brian Jamison
CEO
OpenSourcery

Brian Jamison is CEO of OpenSourcery, a local software development company. He has been working with open source software since 1995 with clients from the Fortune 500 to local government and non-profits. An accomplished startup entrepreneur, Brian ran a series of profitable technology ventures, initially a shareware computer game company, followed by general computer consulting, and rapid application and database development. In 1995, Brian co-founded Jamison/Gold, an award-winning blend of talented software developers, web game programmers, and interactive designers. The company grew to over 50 employees, and made Linux a primary development environment from the outset. In 1999, Jamison/Gold was acquired by Keane, Inc., (AMX: KEA) a billion dollar IT company seeking to expand its offerings. Brian served with Keane for 18 months post-acquisition. Since then, Brian has been involved in several ventures as investor, mentor and board member from Internet tech and videogame startups, biofuel production and distribution to eco-friendly real estate "greenhabbing." In his spare time, Brian enjoys tweaking Linux boxes and brewing his own fuel from vegetable oil. Brian is also an accomplished sailor and private pilot.
Jeff Jones
Co-Founder and Chief Security Consultant
Intrinium

CISA, CISSP, GCFA, Linux+, Security+ Jeff has performed security assessment, IT audit, and digital forensics analysis for banks, credit unions, healthcare institutions, higher education, and a variety of businesses and non-profit organizations of all sizes. His experience as an administrator of Windows, Linux, and OpenBSD systems and his knowledge of common vulnerabilities and ethical hacking techniques give him the ability to offer expert advice in the protection of computer systems and networks. As one of Washington State’s IS&T examiners for the past three years, Jeff has also demonstrated an intimate knowledge of regulatory compliance issues for financial institutions and others. Jeff is a Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst, and holds the Linux+ and Security+ certifications. He serves as a GIAC Advisory Board Member for the SANS Institute and as the Director of Membership for the Greater Spokane ISSA Chapter. He is also a participant in the FBI’s InfraGard program.
Jesper Jurenoks
Co-Founder
netVigilance

Jesper a.k.a. "JJ" is the Co-founder of netVigilance, leading the Technical team with a practical "lead by example" inspiring the team with his direct and creative approach to any obstacle. Jesper utilizes his blend of technical expertise and corporate management experience to steer netVigilance in a highly competitive market. Before founding netVigilance "JJ" Owned and Operated a successful ISP and Web-Hosting company, and ran a highly respected systems integration firm called "InterSpace" in Northern Europe for seven years. Prior to that, he was a team leader and senior consultant for several multinational corporations including Minolta and Compaq Computers (Now Hewlet-Packard). In the late 1980's, JJ Pioneered the field of "Thin Clients" and Satellite emails from vessels in the Atlantic Ocean. JJ demonstrated an industrious nature at an early age, getting his first job when he was merely 11, a job he kept for 3 years. When he was 15, JJ earned his first salary as a Computer pre-Sales engineer, a job that was interrupted a year later when Jesper relocated to Switzerland to pursue his education. JJ is fluent in English, Danish, German, Swiss German, and can also read Norwegian and Swedish.
Trung Le

Imation

John Lipscomb

CompleteNetworkCare

John Lipscomb, PE, PMP, BSME, MBA and over 25 years experience in helping organizations improve operating performance, is the Business Development Director of CompleteNetworkCare. John is focused on bringing the unique CNC/VisiCom Fortune 500 Technology, Performance, Reliability, Business Continuity and IT Management Practices to small and medium sized businesses that are searching for a breakthrough in operational cost containment and profit improvement. The CNC/VisiCom products offer a low cost, customized, professionally outsourced IT System Management solution to clients across the United States and in several foreign countries.
Robert McMillen

All Tech 1

Vidar Moen
Corporate Account Executive
EasyStreet Online Services Inc.

Mike Mosiadz

RIM (Research in Motion)

Ben Muller
Senior BI Consultant
CSG Professional Services, Inc

Ben is an accomplished IT professional with significant management and financial reporting experience and hands-on involvement with business intelligence and reporting systems. He is skilled at designing, implementing, and managing complex business information systems. Ben is also an effective project manager and business analyst with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ben thinks in terms of business first, technology second. With advanced degrees in Finance (MBA) and Marketing (BS), Ben is very effective when interacting with C-level business executives. He is equally effective collaborating with mid-level managers and individual contributors on project teams. One of Ben’s significant recent projects at CSG has been the implementation of a data warehouse at Oregon Department of Transportation and the delivery of Business Intelligence through reporting and OLAP visualization tools for ODOT’s Highway Performance Measures.
Corey Nachreiner
Network Security Analyst
WatchGuard

Corey Nachreiner, Network Security Analyst for WatchGuard's LiveSecurity Service, has been with WatchGuard since 1999. Corey began his tenure in WatchGuard's Technical Support organization, where he quickly advanced. He created a new role in the organization, working between Support and Engineering to solve critical issues. Later recruited onto the LiveSecurity team, Corey has since written hundreds of concise security alerts and easily-understood educational articles for WatchGuard users and appeared in security training videos, generating hundreds of letters of praise from thankful customers. A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Corey is often quoted by other online sources, including C|NET, eWeek, and Slashdot. Before WatchGuard, Corey attended Western Washington University in pursuit of a Computer Science degree and Creative Writing minor. During that time he also ran his own small computer consulting business and explored WWU's network. In his free time, Corey enjoys "modding" any technical gizmo he can get his hands on, and considers himself a hacker in the old sense of the word.
PETER NATALE
VICE PRESIDENT
INTELLISAFE TECHNOLOGIES

Dr. Natale has over 23 years of extensive management and technical experience in the high technology arena. He is a pioneer and innovator in the field of business process improvements for E-Commerce environments that are specifically focused on enhancing the value of transactions through the elimination of paper based documents. Dr. Natale’s expertise also encompasses web based technologies, R&D, mobile communications and product development. Natale has served as Worldwide Marketing and Operations Manager for Hitachi’s Multimedia Systems Division as well as executive leadership and technical management roles for Intergraph Corporation in the US and Europe, Auto-Trol Technology Corporation, and Exxon Mobil Corporation. Natale is also Associate Professor of global operations and information technology at Regent University’s School of Leadership Studies and Entrepreneurship.
Timothy O'Connor
Systems Consultant
CrossIntegration, Inc.

Timothy O’Connor is a pioneer in the field of interactive web sites, and a leader focused on the convergence of Rich Internet Applications in the corporate marketplace. In his current role he has spearheaded the incubation and implementation of progressive solutions designed to provide a high quality online experience and effective applications and environments for both consumers and enterprises. As a systems consultant with CrossIntegration, he has most recently been involved in the design of an enterprise level web application that integrates several disparate data sources and allows the user to manage their web content, products, and dealer database through customized administrative portal. He is a recognized expert in the area of new media and has more than 5 years direct experience in cutting-edge application development, customer service and innovative website design and implementation in the information technology industry. Timothy graduated cum laude from Quinnipiac University with B.S. in Computer Science and a B.A. in Interactive Digital Design.
Lee Rudick
Director of Profession Services
Incentra Solutions, Inc.

Steve Shelton
Director of Market Development
Day Wireless Systems

David Troup
CEO & Founder
MailFoundry

Labeled a "serial entrepreneur" by colleagues, David has been starting successful companies since he was in high school during the first PC revolution. David founded MailFoundry to bring continuity back to email in a world where, as he puts it, "anti-spam has ruined email." David operates as a hands-on CEO, overseeing new product development and engineering as well as field marketing and business development. With a BS degree in Artificial Intelligence and a lifetime of applications "visioneering", David not only knows the ins and outs of the architecture and coding behind his products, he has the understanding and vision of where communications and technology are headed and how they are changing the way we work and live.
 
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