AGENDA
SCALING SMARTER:
Infrastructure for the AI era
Educate. Elevate. Empower.
October 15 - 16, 2025 | SHI Executive briefing center, somerset, nj
Explore real-world use cases and frontline success stories from organizations that have faced your same challenges.
Build and expand your peer and partner networks to elevate your decision-making.
See the latest cybersecurity technologies and validate your program strategy against industry benchmarks.
Gain access to proven toolkits and frameworks your team can implement immediately.
Forge connections with practitioners and industry leaders who've solved the challenges on your desk today.
Top
5 reasons
to join us
Top 5 reasons to join us
Increasing Cyber Resilience
Shift your team from reactive firefighting to proactive prevention by building offensive security capabilities to detect, respond, and recover while maintaining business operations.
Modernizing Security Operations
Combine automation with your team's expertise to minimize attacker dwell time, reduce analyst burnout, and deliver continuous protection.
Safeguarding Critical Assets
Implement continuous verification and robust access control techniques to protect your users, applications, and data without hampering productivity.
AI Security
Discuss real-world AI use cases you can adapt for your SecOps with concrete examples of what works, what doesn't, and what's next.
Effective Risk Management
Examine practical ways to integrate TPRM with your broader risk and compliance programs, measure what matters to your board, and secure your supply chain against upstream threats.
Event HIGHLIGHTS
Leaders in IT infrastructure — including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, IT Directors, and more — who are eager to learn from industry experts how to best address the forces impacting today's infrastructure, cloud, and security environments.
Join us for two days of hands-on labs, peer-led sessions, and strategic conversations that will shape your infrastructure roadmap for 2026 and beyond.
You’ll leave with practical insights, validated strategies, and the confidence to make infrastructure decisions that drive innovation and operational stability.
Who should ATTEND
Agenda at a GLANCE
DAY 1
DAY 2
Boards demand transformation, while IT leaders face aging infrastructure, rising cloud costs, and overextended teams.
This SHI Summit delivers proven frameworks and real-world insights to help you move from experimentation to execution, modernize your infrastructure and operationalize secure, scalable production-ready AI systems — without breaking budgets or compromising operations.
Four core focus areas:
Production-ready AI infrastructure
Design integrated compute, storage, networking, and AI at the edge to handle workloads while managing power, cooling, and rack density challenges.
Hybrid cloud operational control
Explore unified management approaches and governance frameworks for complex cloud environments.
Resilient security architecture
Strengthen data center security through AI-enhanced SOC operations and practical zero-trust implementation.
Financial accountability
Embed cost awareness into engineering culture and optimize cloud spending beyond basic rightsizing to meet CFO expectations.
Hear from our EXPERTS
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With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
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With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
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Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Firstname
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Title of the person goes here,
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Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Firstname
Lastname
Title of the person goes here,
Company
Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Firstname
Lastname
Title of the person goes here,
Company
Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Firstname
Lastname
Title of the person goes here,
Company
Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Firstname
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Title of the person goes here,
Company
Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Thank you to our SPONSORS
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8 cybersecurity trends for 2025: Navigate the evolving threat landscape
SHI’s experts guide the way with key insights about what lies ahead
How to build AI-ready data centers that cut back on energy consumption
Energy-demanding AI shouldn’t put a stop to your sustainable infrastructure goals.
SPEAKERS GOES IN BETWEEN SESSIONS AND AGENDA
AGNEDA
SPONSORSHIPS
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CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
Featured GUEST SPEAKERS
Brian Madden
VP, Technology Officer & Futurist, Citrix
Brian Madden leads strategy and storytelling around the future of work—particularly how AI is changing what knowledge work looks like and how it gets done. A longtime expert in end-user computing, Brian has spent decades helping companies understand complex technology shifts. He’s authored multiple books, delivered hundreds of talks worldwide, and built one of the most influential voices in the space.
SESSION OVERVIEW
AI in the workplace: What's happening in the next 12 months
AI is entering the workplace from the bottom up. Brought in by workers, not handed down by leadership. This talk outlines a 7-stage roadmap for human-AI collaboration and explores how personal, persistent, user-funded agents will reshape knowledge work. As AI becomes a normal part of daily workflows, companies must rethink identity, security, and control to stay ahead.
Thank you to our VALUED SPONSORS
Brad
Bowers
Lead Field Chief Information
Security Officer - Global Sales Support
SHI
Brad Bowers
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Jeff
Cobb
Vice President of ASG Presales Engineering,
SHI
Jeff Cobb
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Stephen
Christiansen
Principal Security Consultant –
Hybrid Cloud,
Stratascale
Stephen Christiansen
Stephen Christiansen is a Principal Security Consultant at Stratascale, with an emphasis on Security for Data and AI. Stephen has over 20 years of technical, consulting, and managerial success working with Fortune 100 companies in areas such as hybrid and multi-cloud strategy, zero trust architecture and methodologies, and architectural design, with an exceptional track record of assessing complex IT environments and designing transformational solutions for data center and cloud.
Casey
Corcoran
Field Chief Information Security Officer,
Stratascale
Casey Corcoran
With over 25 years of experience in the technology and cybersecurity industry, Casey is a trusted advisor and consultant for executives looking to enhance their security posture and align with business objectives.
As a Cybersecurity Advisor at Stratascale, Casey supports and guides security leaders in various functions, including; programs, strategy, and risk, to help leverage the latest technology innovations to achieve digital agility.
Jordan
Mauriello
Chief Strategy Officer,
Stratascale
Jordan Mauriello
With a 25-year cybersecurity career, Jordan Mauriello specializes in security operations and strategic advisory. As Chief Security Officer at Critical Start for a decade, he helped establish the MDR business and shape their products, services, and security strategies. He has a proven track record of managing large teams and steering P&L for major business units. Jordan is committed to enhancing security resilience and ensuring Stratascale remains a leader in cybersecurity excellence.
Quentin
Rhodes-Herrera
Vice President of Services,
Stratascale
Quentin-Rhoads Herrera
Quentin is a seasoned security leader with a background in security analysis, physical security, risk assessment, and penetration testing. At Stratascale, he leads a team of experienced practitioners, consultants, and security analysts delivering cybersecurity services that fortify defenses and increase resiliency.
Frank
Reda
Vice President & Deputy CIO,
Rutgers University
Salman Khan
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Kristin
Milano
AVP, IS Cybersecurity – Identity and Access Management, Ochsner Health
Kristin Milano
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Carolos-Raul
Sanchez
Sr. Director, Operational Technology Solution Engineer Specialists,
Fortinet
Carlos-Raul Sanchez
Carlos-Raul Sanchez is a technologist with 32 years of experience in network, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure security. Carlos simplifies complex business problems with a pragmatic application of technology, holding master’s degrees in computer science and business administration. With experience from the U.S. Air Force, DoD contractor, and O&G IT security, he is known for securing critical infrastructure worldwide. He spent 15 years leading teams in securing oil fields in the U.S. and offshore assets globally. At Fortinet, he provides solutions and education to help companies improve critical infrastructure security posture.
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With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Firstname
Lastname
Title of the person goes here,
Company
Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Firstname
Lastname
Title of the person goes here,
Company
Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Hear from our EXPERTS
Brian
Luteran
VP, IT Security and Risk Management,
Bausch + Lomb
Brian Luteran
Brian Luteran is an accomplished cybersecurity executive with over 18 years of experience. Known for his innovative solutions in complex environments he is skilled at creating and implementing cybersecurity programs building best-in-class information security programs from the ground up. As a leader, Brian is focused on positioning an organization’s security operation as an internal partner to the business, supporting its underlying goals of profitability, growth, and reliable asset protection. He is a skilled communicator, adept at building relationships with board members, executives, and clients, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within his teams. Brian holds a BS in Information Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology and is certified in CISSP and ITIL Foundations.
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DAY 1
8:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
AI & Cyber Lab Tours - Optional
Tour our AI and Cyber Lab to see large language models and advanced security solutions executing complex, real-world workloads. Then, tour our Next-Gen Devices Lab to validate your critical AI endpoint strategy and de-risk future enterprise-wide deployments.
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Hands-on Technology Workshops - Optional
Join expert-led workshops for practical insights on customizing AI models and designing secure enterprise infrastructure. Gain actionable advice to solve complex challenges and drive immediate value for your organization.
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Infrastructure Technology Innovation Lounge - Optional
Visit our exclusive technology innovation lounge to see emerging vendors shaping data center infrastructure and AI, and gain valuable insights for your future technology roadmap decisions.
DAY 2
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Morning Briefing: Main Stage Sessions
Join us on the main stage for morning sessions featuring special keynotes and executive panels designed to ignite new business innovation. Our visionary speakers and proven thought leaders will share groundbreaking ideas and offer critical insights into future enterprise technology infrastructure strategy.
10:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Select your preferred breakout sessions for a comprehensive deep-dive into one of our Four Core Infrastructure Focus Areas for this year.
Production-Ready AI Infrastructure – Design integrated compute, storage, networking, and AI at the edge to handle workloads while managing power, cooling, and rack density challenges.
Hybrid Cloud Operational Control – Explore unified management approaches and governance frameworks for complex cloud environments. Resilient Security Architecture – Enhance data center security through AI-enhanced SOC operations and practical zero-trust implementation. Financial Accountability – Embed cost awareness into engineering culture, and optimize cloud spending beyond basic rightsizing, to meet CFO expectations
2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Closing Keynote & Summit Wrap-up
Our closing keynote speaker will deliver a powerful and energizing address, leaving you with actionable strategic insights for your business. This final session will challenge your thinking and ignite a renewed passion for innovation that you can carry forward into your own organization.
9:55 – 10:20 a.m.
25 mins
Securing AI: Practical defenses for real-world risks
Philip Armbrust, Sr. Director – ASG Presales Engineering, SHI
Understand critical techniques for protecting AI data assets and ensuring system integrity against advanced threats.
David
O'Leary
Sr. Director - Cybersecurity - Financial Service,
SHI
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With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Dr. Richard
Searle
Chief AI Officer,
Fortanix
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With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
With most CIOs increasing generative AI funding in 2025,
the pressure is on.
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Scaling smarter: Infrastructure for the AI era
AI & Cyber Lab tours
Hands-on workshops
Lounge
Partner Showcase
Dinner and entertainment
Peer-led sessions
Learn from CIOs who've led successful transformations
Preview emerging tech from startups
Network with SHI experts and solution partners
Actionable takeaways to accelerate your AI infrastructure strategy
What to EXPECT
Proven frameworks for scaling AI workloads across hybrid environments — without compromising performance or budget.
Hands-on labs and demos from SHI's AI & Cyber Labs, Data Center Factory, and Next-Gen Device Lab that showcase how to operationalize AI securely and efficiently.
Peer-led sessions from leaders who've tackled the same infrastructure, compliance, and cost optimization challenges you face.
Strategic insights into how SHI's integrated services — spanning compute, storage, networking, power and cooling, cybersecurity, FinOps, and SecOps — can accelerate your AI journey.
The SHI Summit is a curated experience for IT leaders navigating the realities of AI transformation. Over two immersive days, you'll gain access to:
Generative AI that delivers business value
Imagine, experiment, and adopt AI capabilities faster.
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Summit Kickoff & Opening Keynote Address
The summit starts with a compelling keynote from a global leader in strategic foresight, who will establish the strategic agenda for the entire event. Prepare for a thought-provoking analysis of the market forces and technological shifts now defining the future of your enterprise IT.
4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
Partner Showcase & Networking
Discover cutting-edge technologies from our top technology partners and connect with industry experts. Join meaningful peer conversations about innovative, enterprise-ready solutions during this focused showcase.
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Dinner & Entertainment sponsored by Exagrid, Docusign, NetApp, Snapdragon, and Verkada
End the evening with fun as we provide an unforgettable evening of entertainment where nostalgia meets innovation. Dive into the excitement of classic arcade games while enjoying the latest in gaming technology. Enjoy a night of fun, food, and while making new connections with your peers in a relaxed and engaging setting.
Thank you to our VALUED SPONSORS
Featured GUEST SPEAKER
Robert Brown
VP, Business Development & Marketing, Bot Auto
Robert Brown is the Vice President of Business Development & Marketing at Bot Auto where he manages partnerships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Robert has a strong professional background in autonomous trucking, previously holding a senior role at Spartan Radar where he worked to advance autonomous safety standards and reduce trucking costs. Robert has also held roles in the U.S. House of Representatives and the CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation. He serves on the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association - Advanced Technology Council.
AGENDA
SCALING SMARTER:
Infrastructure for the AI era
Educate. Elevate. Empower.
October 15 - 16, 2025 | SHI Executive briefing center, somerset, nj
Explore real-world use cases and frontline success stories from organizations that have faced your same challenges.
Build and expand your peer and partner networks to elevate your decision-making.
See the latest cybersecurity technologies and validate your program strategy against industry benchmarks.
Gain access to proven toolkits and frameworks your team can implement immediately.
Forge connections with practitioners and industry leaders who've solved the challenges on your desk today.
Top
5 reasons
to join us
Top 5 reasons to join us
Increasing Cyber Resilience
Shift your team from reactive firefighting to proactive prevention by building offensive security capabilities to detect, respond, and recover while maintaining business operations.
Modernizing Security Operations
Combine automation with your team's expertise to minimize attacker dwell time, reduce analyst burnout, and deliver continuous protection.
Safeguarding Critical Assets
Implement continuous verification and robust access control techniques to protect your users, applications, and data without hampering productivity.
AI Security
Discuss real-world AI use cases you can adapt for your SecOps with concrete examples of what works, what doesn't, and what's next.
Effective Risk Management
Examine practical ways to integrate TPRM with your broader risk and compliance programs, measure what matters to your board, and secure your supply chain against upstream threats.
Event HIGHLIGHTS
Leaders in IT infrastructure — including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, IT Directors, and more — who are eager to learn from industry experts how to best address the forces impacting today's infrastructure, cloud, and security environments.
Join us for two days of hands-on labs, peer-led sessions, and strategic conversations that will shape your infrastructure roadmap for 2026 and beyond.
You’ll leave with practical insights, validated strategies, and the confidence to make infrastructure decisions that drive innovation and operational stability.
Who should ATTEND
Agenda at a GLANCE
DAY 1
DAY 2
Boards demand transformation, while IT leaders face aging infrastructure, rising cloud costs, and overextended teams.
This SHI Summit delivers proven frameworks and real-world insights to help you move from experimentation to execution, modernize your infrastructure and operationalize secure, scalable production-ready AI systems — without breaking budgets or compromising operations.
Four core focus areas:
Production-ready AI infrastructure
Design integrated compute, storage, networking, and AI at the edge to handle workloads while managing power, cooling, and rack density challenges.
Hybrid cloud operational control
Explore unified management approaches and governance frameworks for complex cloud environments.
Resilient security architecture
Strengthen data center security through AI-enhanced SOC operations and practical zero-trust implementation.
Financial accountability
Embed cost awareness into engineering culture and optimize cloud spending beyond basic rightsizing to meet CFO expectations.
Hear from our EXPERTS
Firstname
Lastname
Title of the person goes here,
Company
Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
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With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Firstname
Lastname
Title of the person goes here,
Company
Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Firstname
Lastname
Title of the person goes here,
Company
Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Firstname
Lastname
Title of the person goes here,
Company
Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Firstname
Lastname
Title of the person goes here,
Company
Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Firstname
Lastname
Title of the person goes here,
Company
Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Firstname
Lastname
Title of the person goes here,
Company
Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Thank you to our SPONSORS
Explore MORE
Ready to innovate without the risk? Find your breakthrough at SHI's AI & Cyber Labs
Imagine. Experiment. Adopt. SHI’s certified experts are there for every step.
5 strategic imperatives for cybersecurity and AI success in 2025
What should resilient organizations do now to address the accelerating threat landscape?
© 2025 SHI International Corp. All Rights Reserved. This site is owned and maintained by SHI for the use of its customers.
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8 cybersecurity trends for 2025: Navigate the evolving threat landscape
SHI’s experts guide the way with key insights about what lies ahead
How to build AI-ready data centers that cut back on energy consumption
Energy-demanding AI shouldn’t put a stop to your sustainable infrastructure goals.
SPEAKERS GOES IN BETWEEN SESSIONS AND AGENDA
AGNEDA
SPONSORSHIPS
______
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
Featured GUEST SPEAKERS
Brian Madden
VP, Technology Officer & Futurist, Citrix
Brian Madden leads strategy and storytelling around the future of work—particularly how AI is changing what knowledge work looks like and how it gets done. A longtime expert in end-user computing, Brian has spent decades helping companies understand complex technology shifts. He’s authored multiple books, delivered hundreds of talks worldwide, and built one of the most influential voices in the space.
SESSION OVERVIEW
AI in the workplace: What's happening in the next 12 months
AI is entering the workplace from the bottom up. Brought in by workers, not handed down by leadership. This talk outlines a 7-stage roadmap for human-AI collaboration and explores how personal, persistent, user-funded agents will reshape knowledge work. As AI becomes a normal part of daily workflows, companies must rethink identity, security, and control to stay ahead.
Thank you to our VALUED SPONSORS
Brad
Bowers
Lead Field Chief Information
Security Officer - Global Sales Support
SHI
Brad Bowers
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Jeff
Cobb
Vice President of ASG Presales Engineering,
SHI
Jeff Cobb
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Stephen
Christiansen
Principal Security Consultant –
Hybrid Cloud,
Stratascale
Stephen Christiansen
Stephen Christiansen is a Principal Security Consultant at Stratascale, with an emphasis on Security for Data and AI. Stephen has over 20 years of technical, consulting, and managerial success working with Fortune 100 companies in areas such as hybrid and multi-cloud strategy, zero trust architecture and methodologies, and architectural design, with an exceptional track record of assessing complex IT environments and designing transformational solutions for data center and cloud.
Casey
Corcoran
Field Chief Information Security Officer,
Stratascale
Casey Corcoran
With over 25 years of experience in the technology and cybersecurity industry, Casey is a trusted advisor and consultant for executives looking to enhance their security posture and align with business objectives.
As a Cybersecurity Advisor at Stratascale, Casey supports and guides security leaders in various functions, including; programs, strategy, and risk, to help leverage the latest technology innovations to achieve digital agility.
Jordan
Mauriello
Chief Strategy Officer,
Stratascale
Jordan Mauriello
With a 25-year cybersecurity career, Jordan Mauriello specializes in security operations and strategic advisory. As Chief Security Officer at Critical Start for a decade, he helped establish the MDR business and shape their products, services, and security strategies. He has a proven track record of managing large teams and steering P&L for major business units. Jordan is committed to enhancing security resilience and ensuring Stratascale remains a leader in cybersecurity excellence.
Quentin
Rhodes-Herrera
Vice President of Services,
Stratascale
Quentin-Rhoads Herrera
Quentin is a seasoned security leader with a background in security analysis, physical security, risk assessment, and penetration testing. At Stratascale, he leads a team of experienced practitioners, consultants, and security analysts delivering cybersecurity services that fortify defenses and increase resiliency.
Frank
Reda
Vice President & Deputy CIO,
Rutgers University
Salman Khan
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Kristin
Milano
AVP, IS Cybersecurity – Identity and Access Management, Ochsner Health
Kristin Milano
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Carolos-Raul
Sanchez
Sr. Director, Operational Technology Solution Engineer Specialists,
Fortinet
Carlos-Raul Sanchez
Carlos-Raul Sanchez is a technologist with 32 years of experience in network, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure security. Carlos simplifies complex business problems with a pragmatic application of technology, holding master’s degrees in computer science and business administration. With experience from the U.S. Air Force, DoD contractor, and O&G IT security, he is known for securing critical infrastructure worldwide. He spent 15 years leading teams in securing oil fields in the U.S. and offshore assets globally. At Fortinet, he provides solutions and education to help companies improve critical infrastructure security posture.
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With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
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With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
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With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
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Brian
Luteran
VP, IT Security and Risk Management,
Bausch + Lomb
Brian Luteran
Brian Luteran is an accomplished cybersecurity executive with over 18 years of experience. Known for his innovative solutions in complex environments he is skilled at creating and implementing cybersecurity programs building best-in-class information security programs from the ground up. As a leader, Brian is focused on positioning an organization’s security operation as an internal partner to the business, supporting its underlying goals of profitability, growth, and reliable asset protection. He is a skilled communicator, adept at building relationships with board members, executives, and clients, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within his teams. Brian holds a BS in Information Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology and is certified in CISSP and ITIL Foundations.
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DAY 1
8:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
AI & Cyber Lab Tours - Optional
Tour our AI and Cyber Lab to see large language models and advanced security solutions executing complex, real-world workloads. Then, tour our Next-Gen Devices Lab to validate your critical AI endpoint strategy and de-risk future enterprise-wide deployments.
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Hands-on Technology Workshops - Optional
Join expert-led workshops for practical insights on customizing AI models and designing secure enterprise infrastructure. Gain actionable advice to solve complex challenges and drive immediate value for your organization.
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Infrastructure Technology Innovation Lounge - Optional
Visit our exclusive technology innovation lounge to see emerging vendors shaping data center infrastructure and AI, and gain valuable insights for your future technology roadmap decisions.
DAY 2
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Morning Briefing: Main Stage Sessions
Join us on the main stage for morning sessions featuring special keynotes and executive panels designed to ignite new business innovation. Our visionary speakers and proven thought leaders will share groundbreaking ideas and offer critical insights into future enterprise technology infrastructure strategy.
10:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Select your preferred breakout sessions for a comprehensive deep-dive into one of our Four Core Infrastructure Focus Areas for this year.
Production-Ready AI Infrastructure – Design integrated compute, storage, networking, and AI at the edge to handle workloads while managing power, cooling, and rack density challenges.
Hybrid Cloud Operational Control – Explore unified management approaches and governance frameworks for complex cloud environments. Resilient Security Architecture – Enhance data center security through AI-enhanced SOC operations and practical zero-trust implementation. Financial Accountability – Embed cost awareness into engineering culture, and optimize cloud spending beyond basic rightsizing, to meet CFO expectations
2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Closing Keynote & Summit Wrap-up
Our closing keynote speaker will deliver a powerful and energizing address, leaving you with actionable strategic insights for your business. This final session will challenge your thinking and ignite a renewed passion for innovation that you can carry forward into your own organization.
9:55 – 10:20 a.m.
25 mins
Securing AI: Practical defenses for real-world risks
Philip Armbrust, Sr. Director – ASG Presales Engineering, SHI
Understand critical techniques for protecting AI data assets and ensuring system integrity against advanced threats.
David
O'Leary
Sr. Director - Cybersecurity - Financial Service,
SHI
Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
Dr. Richard
Searle
Chief AI Officer,
Fortanix
Firstname Lastname
With over 17 years of industry experience in enterprise architecture, Russ is the Lead Field CTO within SHI’s Advanced Solutions Group (ASG). He guides leaders across multiple industries as they make mission critical decisions around enterprise business initiatives involving server, storage, backup, virtualization, DR, and cloud infrastructure. He is a subject matter expert in data center, cloud operating models, emerging technologies, and is proficient in many other core data center and cloud solutions.
With most CIOs increasing generative AI funding in 2025,
the pressure is on.
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Scaling smarter: Infrastructure for the AI era
AI & Cyber Lab tours
Hands-on workshops
Lounge
Partner Showcase
Dinner and entertainment
Peer-led sessions
Learn from CIOs who've led successful transformations
Preview emerging tech from startups
Network with SHI experts and solution partners
Actionable takeaways to accelerate your AI infrastructure strategy
What to EXPECT
Proven frameworks for scaling AI workloads across hybrid environments — without compromising performance or budget.
Hands-on labs and demos from SHI's AI & Cyber Labs, Data Center Factory, and Next-Gen Device Lab that showcase how to operationalize AI securely and efficiently.
Peer-led sessions from leaders who've tackled the same infrastructure, compliance, and cost optimization challenges you face.
Strategic insights into how SHI's integrated services — spanning compute, storage, networking, power and cooling, cybersecurity, FinOps, and SecOps — can accelerate your AI journey.
The SHI Summit is a curated experience for IT leaders navigating the realities of AI transformation. Over two immersive days, you'll gain access to:
Generative AI that delivers business value
Imagine, experiment, and adopt AI capabilities faster.
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Summit Kickoff & Opening Keynote Address
The summit starts with a compelling keynote from a global leader in strategic foresight, who will establish the strategic agenda for the entire event. Prepare for a thought-provoking analysis of the market forces and technological shifts now defining the future of your enterprise IT.
4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
Partner Showcase & Networking
Discover cutting-edge technologies from our top technology partners and connect with industry experts. Join meaningful peer conversations about innovative, enterprise-ready solutions during this focused showcase.
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Dinner & Entertainment sponsored by Exagrid, Docusign, NetApp, Snapdragon, and Verkada
End the evening with fun as we provide an unforgettable evening of entertainment where nostalgia meets innovation. Dive into the excitement of classic arcade games while enjoying the latest in gaming technology. Enjoy a night of fun, food, and while making new connections with your peers in a relaxed and engaging setting.
Thank you to our VALUED SPONSORS
Featured GUEST SPEAKER
Robert Brown
VP, Business Development & Marketing, Bot Auto
Robert Brown is the Vice President of Business Development & Marketing at Bot Auto where he manages partnerships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Robert has a strong professional background in autonomous trucking, previously holding a senior role at Spartan Radar where he worked to advance autonomous safety standards and reduce trucking costs. Robert has also held roles in the U.S. House of Representatives and the CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation. He serves on the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association - Advanced Technology Council.