Rashmi Kumar

SVP & CIO, Medtronic

Fortune 500 - Ranked 164

Rashmi Kumar became Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Medtronic in December 2022. Focused on operational excellence, strategic project execution, and growing IT as digital business partner, Rashmi is also very passionate about building a strong IT leadership team and helping her team members' growth while enabling them to maximize their potential. A seasoned turnaround- and growth-oriented CIO, Rashmi has a multifunctional background and extensive ERP, cloud transformation, data analytics, operations, board-facing, and cybersecurity expertise. With more than 30 years of proven experience, Rashmi's primary areas of focus include digital transformation, AI/ML, data and analytics, strategic planning, digital business model development, and large-scale business process transformations.

Prior to Medtronic, Rashmi led the global IT team at Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE), and was the company's Senior Vice President and CIO, responsible for global implementation of the company's digital transformation programs. She served as CIO and CTO for many Fortune 50 companies including McKesson, Southern California Edison, Toyota, HPE, and Tata Steel. Rashmi is also a member of the Board of Directors for Myriad Genetics.

She holds a bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering from BIT Sindri in India and an MBA from the University of California, Irvine.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmikumarhpe

Jake Fritz

Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Emerson

Fortune 500 - Ranked 206

Have you even wanted to spend time with a CIO from a nationally recognized company? An opportunity to discuss how they develop and implement strategy? Learn how they interact with "C" level executives, business units and maximize shareholder value? Learn how they interface with and determine what vendors they utilize for services? Technology drives the business and these CIOs are masters in ensuring the business succeeds. These virtual CIO meeting experience auction items are a "Must Bid" for any professional looking to take their careers and their businesses to the next level.

Jake Fritz is Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Emerson. In this role, he manages information technology strategy for the company's global operations, including enterprise applications, cloud and infrastructure services, cyber security, end-user support, and the business of IT. He was appointed in August 2015.

Prior to his current role, Fritz served five years as Vice President of Infrastructure and Operations for Emerson's corporate information technology organization, where he was responsible for managing data center services, client services, service desks, and the company's global IT centers.

Fritz joined Emerson in 2001 as an IT strategic planner. He was then progressively promoted to a number of positions within Emerson's corporate IT organization, including Manager of Vendor Relations and Enterprise Initiatives, Manager of Corporate Information Systems, and Director of Software Engineering. He also served as head of information technology for Emerson's Power Transmission Solutions business unit.

Before joining Emerson, Fritz worked as an IT specialist at International Business Machines in Southfield, Mich., and as an analyst at Andersen Consulting in Detroit.

Fritz graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Michigan and holds a master's degree in business administration from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-fritz-8861651/

Michael Seals

Chief Digital Officer and SVP Strategy, Hussmann Corporation

Have you even wanted to spend time with a CIO from a nationally recognized company? An opportunity to discuss how they develop and implement strategy? Learn how they interact with "C" level executives, business units and maximize shareholder value? Learn how they interface with and determine what vendors they utilize for services? Technology drives the business and these CIOs are masters in ensuring the business succeeds. These virtual CIO meeting experience auction items are a "Must Bid" for any professional looking to take their careers and their businesses to the next level.

Dr. Michael Seals is Chief Digital Officer and SVP Strategy for Hussmann Corporation. He was appointed as the company's CIO in 2016 and expanded his role to include business strategy, corporate development, and market research in 2019. He joined Hussmann in 2012 as the Director, Strategy and Business Development.

Michael's current role embodies his professional passion which resides within the intersection of strategy and technology. His career has focused on these previously separate business disciplines. More recently, he has seen the convergence of these topics into what is now commonly referred to digital transformation.

Prior to joining Hussmann, Michael was part of two multi-national beverage companies, PepsiCo and Anheuser-Busch, in roles spanning information technology, strategic planning and corporate development.

He recently completed his doctoral studies at the University of Missouri - St. Louis with a successful defense of his dissertation on leadership practices which drive successful digital transformation. Michael earned a master's in business administration from St. Louis University and an undergraduate business degree with a minor in mathematics from the University of Missouri - St. Louis.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjseals/

John Repko

Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, AIG

John Repko is Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of AIG. He leads AIG's global technology function, overseeing core shared infrastructure, applications and technology partnerships. He also works closely with AIG's leaders in support of technology-enabled cross-business collaboration and process improvement to meet the changing needs of clients.
Prior to joining AIG, Mr. Repko was Global Chief Information Officer of Johnson Controls (JCI) since 2016, taking up this position with the merger of JCI and Tyco. He previously served as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Enterprise Transformation Leader at Tyco from 2012. Mr. Repko also held chief information officer roles at Covance Inc., SES Global and General Electric's GE Americom division. He began his career as Senior Accountant, CPA, with Ernst & Young.
Mr. Repko currently serves as a member of the Insight Venture Partners CIO Advisory Board and the Lightspeed Venture Partners CIO Innovation Advisory Network. He also is a CIO Mentor for the New Jersey Society for Information Management and the Columbia University Graduate IT Management Program.
Mr. Repko holds an M.B.A. in Systems from Drexel University and a B.S. in Accounting from Villanova University.

Jim Swanson

Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Johnson & Johnson
Fortune 500 - Ranked 40

Jim Swanson is Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and member of the Executive Committee for Johnson & Johnson. Based at Johnson & Johnson's USA headquarters, Jim is responsible for accelerating Johnson & Johnson's business outcomes and advancing human health with technology and digital innovation.

In his current role, Jim leads the Johnson & Johnson Technology organization, a team of nearly 5,000 professionals across 50 countries who are passionate about combining deep scientific expertise with the latest digital solutions to confront some of the most complex healthcare challenges of our time. In addition, Jim and his team are responsible for powering the 144,000 colleagues across Johnson & Johnson and the digital ecosystem that connects the Company to patients and customers.

Jim has an overriding commitment to attracting and growing digital talent across the enterprise and forging external connections across industries and disciplines. He has been known to say he has "the best job in the world" because of his ability to drive positive impact in the world using "tech for good". Jim, and the organizations he has led, have received industry accolades for their contributions in leadership, application of technology to drive outcomes and deliver business value, best places to work in IT, and support of STEM for emerging talent.

Jim rejoined Johnson & Johnson in 2019 from Bayer Crop Science, where he served as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, Chief Information Officer, and Head of Digital Transformation. Previously, he served as Chief Information Officer at Monsanto for five years, before the company was acquired by Bayer. Prior to that role, Jim spent nine years working as Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical, where he advanced technology throughout the company's Research & Development organization.

Earlier in his career, Jim led the Research & Development and Commercial IT organizations at Merck. Jim began as a bench scientist at SmithKline Beecham before transitioning to IT. Throughout his professional life, he has had extensive international experience, including living in the United Kingdom and Germany.

Jim holds a bachelor's degree in Bioscience and Biotechnology and a master's degree in Computer Science, both from Drexel University.

Jim is married and is the proud father of three daughters. In his free time, he enjoys running, biking, skiing, scuba diving, and boating, as well as volunteering with United Way Ready by 21 and the American Heart Association.

Dave Williams

Chief Information and Digital Officer
Merck
Fortune 500 - Ranked 69

Dave Williams is the Chief Information and Digital Officer for Merck. He is a member of Merck's Executive Committee and is responsible for global Information Technology and helping the company leverage digital
solutions to achieve business value.

Previously, Dave held multiple roles in Merck Animal Health including Chief Information Officer, head of Animal Health Ventures and head of Sure Petcare, where he had P&L responsibility for a business offering
digital services and solutions to improve the health and safety of companion animals. Dave was also a member of the Merck Animal Health Executive Leadership Team.

Over his 7+ years in Merck Animal Health, Dave was instrumental in developing and executing a digital transformation which included the deployment of several cloud-based platforms and capabilities that
helped drive business value through streamlined operations and improved customer engagement.

During that time, Dave also founded Merck Animal Health Ventures (AHV), a start-up inside of Merck Animal Health that focused on bringing together capabilities across veterinarians, start-ups, inventors,
entrepreneurs, customers and investment partners. AHV was a key catalyst for Merck's acquisition of Antelliq in 2019, a global leader in animal intelligence, which added animal identification, monitoring and artificial intelligence capabilities to Merck's portfolio.

Prior to his leadership roles in Animal Health, Dave was Executive Director of Enterprise Information Management at Merck and held several IT leadership roles at Schering-Plough, including Divisional Information Officer (DIO) for corporate systems. The first 10 years of Dave's career included roles in healthcare, chemical industries and consulting, where he had the opportunity to work with a variety of
companies ranging from start-ups to global multi-national corporations.

Dave passionately believes an IT organization that combines the right technologies with capable people can make a profound difference in a business' ability to innovate, adapt and serve its customers. Of these
two ingredients, he believes people are the most important - and the greatest competitive advantage can be found in building an organization that attracts and develops extraordinary people.

Dave currently serves on the board of the National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT) and is a member of the Osage Partners Advisory Council.

Dave has a Bachelor of Science in economics and finance from the University of Scranton.

Enjoy 7 nights at a cottage (sleeps 6) in Ireland!

Courtyard Holiday Cottage No. 8 is part of a terrace of attractive cottages, set in a beautiful walled garden in Bettystown, County Meath. This seaside holiday cottage on Ireland's east coast is only 1.4 km from the magnificent sandy beach in Bettystown.

Package must be used by December 31, 2025. Available dates in online calendar for booking.

Enjoy 7 nights at a cottage (sleeps 6) in Ireland!

Courtyard Holiday Cottage No. 8 is part of a terrace of attractive cottages, set in a beautiful walled garden in Bettystown, County Meath. This seaside holiday cottage on Ireland's east coast is only 1.4 km from the magnificent sandy beach in Bettystown.

Package must be used by December 31, 2025. Available dates in online calendar for booking.

5 Night Stay at a Four Star Beachfront Resort in 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Suite for up to (4) people in Los Cabos or Puerta Vallarta

Stunning views and warm, sunny beaches at beautiful beachfront resorts in sunny Los Cabos or Puerto Vallarta. Our Los Cabos resort has been ranked one of the best hotels and resorts in Los Cabos by TripAdvisor. The resort is perched on the cliffs above where the azure Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean, affording magnificent views of the coastlines. It's a dramatic setting to stay in during your adventure in Baja California.

Our Puerto Vallarta resort sits on the calm, beautiful Banderas Bay one of the top destinations in Mexico. Known for its charming cobblestone old town and family friendly atmosphere, Puerto Vallarta offers year-round sun, fun and gorgeous beaches and amazing food.

Both resorts offer stays in the Club Suite Room that has one bedroom with a king bed, a pull-out sofa, balcony, kitchenette and two bathrooms, one with a jetted tub. The resorts also offer access to golf courses, a mini-market, a Kids' Club and a spa as well as wireless internet access. On-site restaurants, bars and multiple swimming pools giving our guests plenty to enjoy during their carefree stay in Mexico.

Experience Includes:

5 Night Club Suite Room Stay at a Four Star Beachfront Resort 1 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Suite with Pull Out Sofa for up to (4)
Amenities: Balcony with Outdoor Seating, Kitchenette, Jetted Tub, Wi-Fi, Access to Golf Courses, Mini-market, Kids' Club, Spa, On-site Restaurants and Bars and Multiple Swimming Pools.

Terms of Use - Mexico Beachfront Resort
Your package Redemption Certificate will be emailed to you. Please allow 15 business days after your event to receive your certificate. You will receive a unique access code to book your stay directly with the reservation team in Mexico. Reservations must be booked 60 days before travel, and property inventory is subject to availability. Reservations must be booked within 12 months, and travel must be completed within 18 months of receiving your code. Only one package can be sold per household. Once confirmed, all reservations are final. Packages may not be transferred or resold. All certificates should be handled with care as they are the same as cash and nonrefundable-blackout dates; December 16-January 9th.

*Air, ground transportation, and personal travel expenses not included.

Maverick Helicopter Tours - Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Flight

Enjoy unparalleled views of the Las Vegas Strip from the best perspective - the sky.

Soar high above the world-famous neon landscapes including Bellagio, Allegiant Stadium, Caesars Palace, High Roller, Wynn Las Vegas, The STRAT, Circa, historic downtown and more.

This ultimate flight over Las Vegas is a 12-15 minute experience offering stunning views above this iconic destination. Fly in a luxury Airbus helicopter featuring leather theater-style seating and wrap-around glass for enhanced visibility. Guests will be introduced to their experienced pilot and escorted to the helicopter for a briefing. This award-winning aerial adventure is an experience of a lifetime!

Duration: 12-15 minutes

Departure Point: Las Vegas Strip Terminal (Shuttle upgrade available to and from hotels within 5 miles of the Strip).

Expires 8/1/24 Blackout dates will apply. Management reserves all rights.

More info at www.FlyMaverick.com

Waste Management Phoenix Open

February 5-11, 2024

Weekly Sponsor Package includes:

(4) Sponsor badges with access to all Grounds General Admission areas

(1) General parking pass, good all week

The Waste Management Phoenix Open is held at:

TPC Scottsdale - The Stadium Course

17020 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

NOTE: Badges and parking pass will be shipped closer to the event.

Santa Fe Trip Package for 2 + Dinner hosted by Caren Shiozaki

Includes:

• 4-hour Sip and Savor Food & Walking Tour for 2
• 4-hour Guided Pueblo Cultural and History Tour for 2
• 3-night stay near the historic Santa Fe Plaza at La Fonda, Eldorado Hotel and Spa, Hilton Santa Fe or similar
• Giveback XP Booking Services
• SIM Member Caren Shiozaki to host winners to dinner at one of Santa Fe's fine dining restaurants

Discover the Land of Enchantment. Every aspect of travel in New Mexico is defined by its rich history, culture, and adventure. Santa Fe, the nation's oldest state capital city, is the perfect basecamp to uncover something special. Founded as a Spanish colony in 1610, Santa Fe is known for its culture and architecture. You'll discover something new around every corner - a diverse art scene, accommodations with a local feel yet world-class status, and award-winning cuisine that is as eclectic as it is delicious.

4-Hour Sip and Savor Food & Walking Tour

Explore the historic Plaza area while sampling some of Santa Fe's best restaurants. You will have a chance to sample classic New Mexican flavors. Along the way, you'll learn about the city's long and fascinating history, with an emphasis on how Native, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures shaped by the region's unique (and delicious!) food culture.

*You will walk around 1.5 miles, so you must be in good walking condition to fully enjoy the tour.

4-Hour New Mexico Spanish & Pueblo Cultural Tour

Enjoy a genuine taste of the Spanish and Pueblo cultures of New Mexico and the amazing landscapes around Santa Fe. You'll either visit the Spanish village of Chimayo with its legendary church, local arts, and beautiful setting, travel across the Rio Grande and discuss the Pueblo culture and see some cliff dwellings -OR- Visit Pecos Pueblo. Pecos is one of New Mexico's best kept secrets and though close to Santa Fe, few people visit this park and those lucky enough to do so have an incredible, memorable experience. This beautiful historic and prehistoric place lies along the old Santa Fe Trail. Here the National Park Service protects the ruins of a large, abandoned Pueblo village first built around 1100 and the massive church that the Spanish compelled the Pecos Indians to build around 1620.

Accommodations

Enjoy a 3-night stay for 2 (standard guest room, double occupancy) near the historic Santa Fe Plaza at La Fonda, Eldorado Hotel and Spa, Hilton Santa Fe or similar.

Blackout Dates: All major holidays, special events and additional dates may apply.

This auction item must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance and subject to availability. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold and travel must occur within two years from date of purchase.

Accommodations may be substituted for a comparable or better property. Transportation is not provided unless specified. Gratuity for excursions, tours, tastings is not included but recommended.

Two Tickets to ReliaQuest Bowl 2024 in Tampa, Florida

The ReliaQuest Bowl is a college football game matching teams from the SEC and Big Ten Conference. The event was formerly known as the Hall of Fame Bowl (1986-1995) and the Outback Bowl (1996-2022). It is played in Tampa, FL.

Package includes 2 tickets. No other accommodations or services included.

The fastest hat in all of sports…autographed by all 33 race drivers from this year's Indianapolis 500.

Also known as the 'Greatest Spectacle In Racing', bid on this priceless memorabilia aligned with one of the world's most famous annual sporting events, the Indianapolis 500. A tradition since 1911, this annual event features the cars and the race drivers of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES such as Josef Newgarden, Helio Castroneves, Marco Andretti, and more. Available for bid is an official hat that includes the signatures of all 33 of race car drivers that completed in the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Enjoy a $500 gift card to a Missouri Winery to select the wines of your choice!

Gift Basket includes:

(2) bottles of Apothic white wine

(1) bottle of Apothic red wine

(1) bottle of Stolichnaya Vodka

(1) bottle of Hendricks Gin

(1) bottle of Flor de Cana Rum

Kaasaggio Robusto Gouda cheese

Colameco's original uncured salami

Frescatrano olives

Caramelized onion jam (made in Miami)

Rosemary bread sticks (made in Miami)

A physical or electronic gift card can be sent to the successful bidder.

$50 Apple Gift Card

$250 digital Amazon Gift Card

$250 digital Amazon Gift Card

14K White Gold Heart Pendant set with Rubies and 14K White Gold Chain

14K Rose Gold Ring set with center morganite and onyx with side pink tourmalines

James Avery Twisted Wire Link Gemstone Necklace in Sterling Silver (20 inch)

James Avery $250 Gift Card

Apple Watch Ultra 2

The most rugged and capable Apple Watch pushes the limits again. Featuring the all-new S9 SiP.. A magical new way to use your watch without touching the screen. The brightest Apple display ever. And now you can choose a case and band combination that is carbon neutral.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 is crafted for unparalleled performance. The lightweight titanium case is rugged and corrosion resistant, and it's raised to protect the sapphire crystal from edge impacts.

49mm titanium case
Water resistance 100m*
Tested to MIL-STD 810H1
IP6X dust resistance2

Cellular + Wifi

Band type and size per winning bid request.

Airbuds Pro 2nd Generation

Apple Watch Series 9

[GPS + Cellular 45mm]

Smartwatch with Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band M/L. Fitness Tracker, Blood Oxygen & ECG Apps, Always-On Retina Display

The RLF isn't just a set of quick workshops, lectures or seminars. The program is:

• A rigorous and highly-experiential "learning lab" fostering long term leadership development through six 2-day in-person sessions unfolding over eight months.
• The cross-fertilization of ideas, experiences and practices to help participants pull from within themselves and each other to blossom in an environment of deep learning.

*Must be redeemed in 2024

The RLF isn't just a set of quick workshops, lectures or seminars. The program is:

• A rigorous and highly-experiential "learning lab" fostering long term leadership development through six 2-day in-person sessions unfolding over eight months.
• The cross-fertilization of ideas, experiences and practices to help participants pull from within themselves and each other to blossom in an environment of deep learning.

*Must be redeemed in 2024

Microsoft 365 Tenant Review for Non-Profits

Is the non-profit that you volunteer for or that you are on the board of maximizing the use of their free Microsoft 365 licenses? Are their free security basics set up? Did they even set up MFA or kick out old services providers that are global administrators?

The TechThinkTank team has found these issues in several of our M365 reviews for non-profit organizations. We provide these services to ensure those who are serving the needs of others can understand how they can be secure technologically.

Our team will go through every single area of the winners Microsoft 365 Admin Console and produce a customized report with documented issues to fix and best practices to implement.

Past client references are available for any organization who wins these services.

Microsoft 365 Tenant Review

When's the last time you had someone else review your M365 admin portal to check for default settings that you shouldn't be using? Or find previous business partners that still have global admin access.

You're probably going to do that now after reading this, but before you do, let us save you the trouble!

The TechThinkTank team has reviewed several M365 tenants and can knock out a review of your tenant quickly!

Our team will go through the winners Microsoft 365 Admin Console and produce a customized report with documented issues to fix and best practices to implement.

Past client references are available for any organization who wins these services.

Ask Us Anything for Your Company

Get an hour of time with former CIO's, IT Directors, and software developers answering as many tech questions for you and your staff as we can for an hour! So you don't have to!

For this package, we'll coordinate a time and date that works for your organization and our resources to ask us anything.

• What new computer to buy? We got it.
• How to align operational and technology strategies? Sure.
• How to fix that printer issue? … we'll see.

TechThinkTank is a technology services, strategy, and software development company non-profit organizations and the legal industry.

Bid on this E-learning bundle and set yourself up for success with this comprehensive training package.

A $1,647 value.

What's included:

EXAM VOUCHER

A CompTIA exam voucher is a unique code that will enable you to take your exam at an authorized CompTIA Test Service Provider.

CERTMASTER LEARN + LABS

CertMaster Learn is a self-paced, comprehensive online learning experience that helps you gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful on your CompTIA certification exam, and in your IT career. A Learning Plan helps you stay on track with your studies, while robust analytics bring awareness of strengths and weaknesses. CertMaster Labs make it easy for you to practice and apply your skills in real workplace scenarios in preparation for the certification exam. All lab activities use real equipment and software, offer feedback and hints, and provide a score based on inputs. When purchased with CertMaster Learn in a bundle, CertMaster Labs are integrated as Study Tasks within the CertMaster Learn Learning Plan, accessible through a single login and seamless workflow.

CERTMASTER PRACTICE

CompTIA CertMaster Practice is an online knowledge assessment and training companion tool to help you prepare for your CompTIA certification exam. Featuring an adaptive question first design, CertMaster Practice quickly assesses what you already know and what you still need to learn. For those topics where you need more support, CertMaster Practice provides personalized remediation and feedback. Once you're ready, you can demonstrate your knowledge on a timed practice test complete with performance-based questions.

Bid on this Cyber Training bundle and set yourself up for success with this comprehensive training package.

A $2,645 value

What's included:

• Security+ CertMaster Learn License
• CySA+ CertMaster Learn License (cyber analytics)
• PenTest+ Ethical Hacking CertMaster Learn License

CertMaster Learn is a self-paced, comprehensive online learning experience that helps you gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful on your CompTIA certification exam, and in your IT career.

Interactive and flexible, CertMaster Learn is the ideal first step in your training journey. Instructional lessons are combined with videos, practice questions, and performance-based questions to provide hours of content aligned with the CompTIA exam objectives. A Learning Plan helps you stay on track with your studies, while robust analytics bring awareness of your strengths and weaknesses.