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SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

                                 ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE STRATEGIES – SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES-  NOVEMBER 20, 2025

 

 

Csaba Bendel, Enterprise Architect, Abbvie

Enterprise Architect with 18 years of progressive IT leadership across enterprise, solution, integration, and cloud architecture. Skilled in driving digital transformation, shaping IT strategy, and delivering measurable value for Fortune 100 organizations across Life Sciences, Finance, Retail, Media, and Energy. A collaborative, transformational leader known for influencing architectural decisions, guiding high-performing teams, and fostering strong business and vendor relationships.

Experienced in modern integration platforms, cloud technologies, security architectures, and AI-enabled tooling, with hands-on exploration of emerging AI models and practical applications. A long career with enterprise modernization initiatives at AbbVie, architecting large-scale sales and marketing solutions at US Foods, managing global pharmacovigilance initiatives at Hospira, and delivering cross-industry architecture and integration programs Accenture customers.

Passionate about continuous learning, innovation, and building future-ready technology ecosystems that accelerate business outcomes.

 

 

Sergey Chernov, Segment IT Director, ITW

Currently leads Information Technology for a $3B segment at Illinois Tool Works – F200 global Manufacturing company with operations in 31 countries. Previously, Sergey was VP of Information Technology and Enterprise Architecture at Ensono – global IT Service Provider specializing in Infrastructure outsourcing. In the past, he held various IT leadership roles at NiSource, Hollister and Emerson Electric.

 

 

Stéphan Donzé, Founder, AODocs

Stéphan Donzé is the Founder of AODocs, a software company he created from the idea that the enterprise’s need for compliance and efficient processes is not contradictory with a good user experience. Prior to founding AODocs, he was VP of Engineering at Exalead, a leading enterprise search company. After Exalead was acquired by Dassault Systèmes in 2010, he relocated to California from Paris as VP of Product Strategy. Stéphane has a master’s degree in software engineering from Ecole Polytechnique in France (X96). With 25 years of experience in enterprise software, he is passionate about helping enterprises turn their unstructured data into business assets. 

 

 

Bill Emmett, Senior Director of Technical Product Marketing, Cribl

Bill Emmett is the Senior Director of Technical Product Marketing at Cribl. He began his 30+ year career in IT Operations and software development before moving into technical product marketing roles at companies such as Cribl, Splunk, and LogicMonitor. With deep industry experience, Bill understands technical audiences and clearly communicates the value of complex solutions in an authentic and compelling way.

 

 

Carl Gruber, Sr. Enterprise Technical Architect, R&D, CDW

With more than 20 years of experience in enterprise and service provider networking, Carl has led large-scale architecture and engineering initiatives across the industry. Before joining CDW in 2017, he directed national architecture and capacity engineering for Spectrum Cable. At CDW, Carl leads U.S. enterprise networking architecture and product development, with a focus on campus networking, WAN and SD-WAN technologies, artificial intelligence initiatives, network compliance, forecasting, and disaster recovery. He holds a B.S. in Information and Communication Technologies from the University of Wisconsin–Stout and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Information Technology with an emphasis in Artificial Intelligence from the University of the Cumberlands.

 

 

Craig Hamill, Director of Innovation, Technology & Knowledge Management, Formerly UL Research Institutes

I have spent my career working in the space where research, technology, and human creativity meet. That space matters to me because it is where new ideas need strong systems, clear direction, and leadership that knows how to bring people together. I enjoy taking complex technology challenges and turning them into environments that feel stable, intuitive, and supportive for everyone involved. My work has covered everything from research computing and high-performance environments to enterprise transformation, digital labs, and cybersecurity strategy. I have seen how the right architecture can help teams move faster, how the right service approach can change the entire experience for users, and how the right security practices can give people the confidence to do their best work. I am at my best when I am partnering with researchers, engineers, and organizational leaders who want systems that scale with their goals. I focus on clarity, communication, and practical implementation that helps teams feel aligned and supported. Whether I am modernizing infrastructure, building hybrid computing platforms, or improving service and governance, my goal is simple. Build technology environments that make people successful.

 

 

Anandbabu Padmanaban, Director – Architecture & Technology Services, Abbvie

Anand leads Architecture & Technology Services within AbbVie’s Business Technology Solutions organization, supporting US Commercial Patient Services and Consumer Marketing. He and his team deign and deliver scalable technology solutions that empower patients throughout their treatment journey, from access and initiation to adherence and improved health outcomes.

Anand has successfully implemented advanced technology ecosystems for patient support programs across Immunology, Oncology, Neuroscience, and Specialty therapeutic areas.

Under his leadership, AbbVie has driven large-scale digital transformation and modernization of its Patient Services Technology Ecosystem, delivering exceptional patient experience across 25+ brands and improving health outcomes for millions of patients.

 

 

Brian Rogan, Executive Sales & Digital Transformation Leader, LeverageHub; LG CNS

Brian Rogan is a results-driven senior executive with over 20 years of experience accelerating revenue growth, profitability, and enterprise digital transformation across consulting, product, and services sectors.

Recognized as an authority in AI, ML, Cloud, and Testing solutions, Brian leads large-scale transformation initiatives that span the full lifecycle—from strategy and discovery through proof-of-concept and enterprise-wide deployment—consistently converting opportunities into multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnerships.

Brian currently serves as Growth Leader for LG CNS and the PerfecTwin Business Unit, delivering testing excellence and digital innovation to more than 100 clients worldwide.

Previously, he held senior leadership roles at Lohika (a Capgemini company), Cognizant, and Symbio, and served as COO and EVP of Sales at major value-added resellers ITsavvy and Pomeroy, where he managed a global $1B P&L and a 2,100-person organization.

With global delivery experience across North America, Europe, India, South America, and APAC, Brian brings deep domain expertise spanning Financial Services, FinTech, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Automotive, Retail, Manufacturing, and emerging technology markets.

 

 

Amit Seth, Enterprise Architect, Medline

Amit Seth is a seasoned technology leader with over 19 years of experience in enterprise architecture and digital transformation. Specializes in healthcare and e-commerce domains, driving innovation and strategic growth.

A strong advocate of Enterprise Architecture as a Service (EAaaS), promoting scalable and resilient technology solutions. Brings a hands-on, value-driven approach to platform modernization, AI strategy, and enablement. Notable successfully led programs including:

  • IT/AI Technology strategy and planning
  • Technology standardization
  • Reference architecture development
  • Cloud migration and modernization

  Known for blending business acumen with deep technical expertise, enabling organizations to achieve strategic outcomes through thoughtful planning and execution.

 

 

Rakesh K Singh, Enterprise Architecture Director, IT-EMC, OneAmerica Financial

Specialties: Enterprise Architecture, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Capability Modelling, Capability based business planning, Project execution and mentoring, EA enabled Scaled Agile and Agile project delivery.

 

 

Jeremy Treague, Enterprise Architect Leader, Global IT, Schreiber Foods

Jeremy Treague is the Enterprise Architect Leader at Schreiber Foods, where he guides global product teams through digital transformation initiatives. With 20+ years in IT, Jeremy leads architects specialized in solution design, data, cloud platform engineering, and security. He recently founded Schreiber’s Architecture Review Board and helped develop and refine reference architectures that accelerate AI adoption, technology modernization, cloud migration, and a Digital Labs capability. He spoke at AWS re:Invent in 2024 on how Schreiber Foods crafted a SaaS presence, 80 years into its history as a global food manufacturer and one of the world’s largest customer-brand dairy companies. Jeremy’s approach to technology selection blends evaluation frameworks – including total cost of ownership and business capability alignment – with hands-on, practical experimentation and vendor engagement. He is passionate about mentoring future architects, fostering innovation, and driving measurable business outcomes through strategic technology decisions.

 

 

Ron Zochalski, CTO & CISO, Lake County, Indiana Government

Ron Zochalski, COO of Lake County and prior CTO/CISO, is leading risk management, building improvements, and infrastructure. He continues to update outdated cyber and physical security, technology, and processes to protect data and facilities with limited resources. This includes working with architects, engineers, and technology and security vendors.

Ron recently created a five-course cybersecurity minor from three different schools at Indiana University Northwest and obtained approval from Indiana University and the Board of Education. Ron is teaching the advanced course of the five-course cybersecurity minor, which includes data analytics for the School of Business and Economics. Ron has spent 14 years teaching here. I recently won the Distinguished MBA Alumni Award and have been published in several publications.

Ron previously worked in executive and managerial technology and operational roles for Xerox Financial Services, Aon Consulting, Howard Publishing Group, Compucom Systems, ProLogis, and T-Mobile, USA.

Ron is also a keynote speaker and panelist on cybersecurity and data privacy for industry and also holds free seminars on cybersecurity and data privacy for senior citizens.