January 16, 2024: Chapter Meeting

 

Keynote Presentation

TOPIC: Generative AI and Cybersecurity
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Christ Prewitt, CTO/CIO, Inversion6

 

Over the past 20+ years, Chris has acquired extensive experience in end-to-end planning and execution of robust, large-scale security, privacy, compliance, and risk management systems/solutions in Fortune 500 and 1000 environments, supported by strong customer service and technical issue resolution. He excels in designing and optimizing cutting-edge enterprise security systems and data center architectures.

Accomplishments:

★ Developed a global security program at AmTrust and built a global security team focused on the implementation of the security strategy while cultivating relationships with FS-ISAC, NEOCC, and others to support the threat intelligence program.

★ Oversaw the sales support function, improved structured contracts, optimized service offerings, and delivered client engagement support at TrustedSec while providing engagement activity support for Fortune 500 clients.

★ Created a Charter and a three-year Global IT Strategy, including policy and program management/development at Lincoln Electric while transforming the security office from reactive to proactive, providing greater organizational visibility into threats and risk.

★ Architected and administered a $3M Disaster Recovery Re-Architecture to reduce RPO/RTO at Lincoln Electric while redesigning the data center leveraging data center standards to decrease power and cooling needs.

★ Built an IT Security maturity model to examine strengths and weaknesses based on ISO 27002 control areas at Lincoln Electric while establishing an improvement roadmap for IT security improvements and investment.

At this present time, he is excited to share his expertise as an award-winning cross-functional leader with a track record of managing budgets of up to $5M and teams of up to 25 direct reports in crafting and delivering tailored, transformational client solutions (with a focus on educating and upskilling technical teams).

 

Professional Development Session Presented by:

 

 

Event Details/Registration

LOCATION
Sibling Revelry Brewery
29305 Clemens Rd.
Westlake, OH 44145

DATE / TIME: Tuesday, January 16, 2024

4:00 – 4:30PM Registration and Networking

4:30 – 5:30PM Keynote Address

5:30 – 6:00PM Food and Drink Break

6:00 – 7:00PM Professional Development Session

7:00 – 7:30PM Networking Reception

(schedule subject to change)

 

PARKING

Parking is available in the Sibling Revelry Brewery parking lot, as well as adjacent lots

 

REGISTRATION

  • Pre-registration is requested prior to noon on 1/10/2024
    Walk-in reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis only.
  • No charge for FEI Members with pre-paid chapter dues
  • No charge for Strategic Partners
  • $50/per person for non-members

REGISTER HERE

December 12, 2023: Chapter Meeting

Keynote Presentation

TOPIC: Cleveland as a Freshwater Capital
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Debbie Berry

About the speaker:

As Chief of Integrated Development, Ms. Berry is responsible for determining the County’s vision for long-term integrated development, housing, mobility, transportation and public works strategies to invigorate the region.

Ms. Berry previously served as Greater Cleveland Partnership’s (GCP) Senior Vice President of Major Projects & Real Estate Development. In this role, she was responsible for driving major civic development initiatives throughout the region, including the lakefront, riverfront, and downtown redevelopment. Prior to her time at GCP, Ms. Berry served as Vice President of Community Development for University Circle Inc. She also served as the Lakefront Plan Manager for the City of Cleveland, where she lead the development and implementation of the Waterfront District Plan.

Ms. Berry holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Purdue University and a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a registered professional engineer in Ohio.  She serves on numerous non-profit boards and commissions.

Event Details/Registration

LOCATION
Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar
1000 E 9th St.
Cleveland, OH 44114

DATE / TIME: Tuesday, December 12, 2023

4:00 – 4:30 PM Registration and Networking

4:30- 5:45 PM Food, Open Bar and Networking

5:45 – 6:00 PM FEI Northeast Ohio Chapter Update

6:00 – 7:00 PM Keynote Presentation

7:00 – 7:30 PM Networking Reception

(schedule subject to change)

PARKING
Parking is available on the pier. To pay on site you will need your plate number and cash or CC.

You can access payment on your phone as well via QR code at the pay station, or visiting www.parking.com

REGISTRATION

  • Pre-registration is requested prior to noon on 12/8/2023
    Walk-in reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis only.
  • No charge for FEI Members with pre-paid chapter dues
  • No charge for Strategic Partners
  • $50/per person for non-members

REGISTER HERE