BayAreaCIO

🙌 Exciting News! Ravi Thota, Global CIO at STACK Infrastructure, has joined the BayAreaCIO community! With extensive experience in driving innovation and leading IT implementation and integration across global infrastructure and systems, Ravi’s expertise will add tremendous value to our network.🌍💡 Inspire Leadership Network continues to grow and evolve, and we’re thrilled to have Ravi on board!

🚨BEST NEWS: Brad Bell is back with BayAreaCIO—now in the role of Chief Information Officer at Qualys! Brad is a veteran technology executive whose colleagues describe him as a rare combination of technical talent and business instincts, with a remarkable ability to lead and manage people through complex situations.🎯📈 An invaluable member of the BayAreaCIO community since 2020, Brad continues to exemplify leadership that blends technical mastery, business acumen, and a deep passion for helping others succeed. The Bay is better with you, Brad! 🌟

🎉 BayAreaCIO strikes again! Welcome new member Tony Young, NACD.DC, Chief Information Officer at Sophos. Tony isn’t just a tech leader—though he did take home an ORBIE Award this year! 🏆 He’s a multifaceted individual who brings passion and dedication to everything he does. When he's not shaping the future of cybersecurity, you might find him woodworking, kiteboarding, or hitting the gym for his regular workouts. 💪 And if you’re looking to win him over, just remember: good food, good wine, or a fine whisky will do the trick! 🍷🥃 Tony’s a well-rounded leader who proves that success doesn’t have to be one-dimensional. We’re over the moon to have him as part of the BayAreaCIO community! 🚀

🌟 We’re thrilled to welcome Laurent Farci, Chief Information Officer at Monks, to BayAreaCIO! Laurent is on a mission to turn technology into a driving force for growth—making it work smarter, not harder! He’s not just keeping up with trends; he’s here to lead the charge, ensuring that innovation is at the heart of business success. When he's not working, you can find him perfecting his French culinary skills 🥖 or building with Legos 🧱—a true testament to his creativity!

⚠️ Breaking News: Julie Irish, CIO of Couchbase, is the newest member of BayAreaCIO! 🛋️ With her sharp intellect, keen eye for detail, and unstoppable energy, Julie continues to make waves by driving tech-driven transformations for businesses. BayAreaCIO just leveled up with this incredible addition! 👩💻

📣 Welcome Bryan Wise of 6sense to the BayAreaCIO community! 🌱 A Bay Area native, he’s been making waves in tech since the dot-com era, and most recently became an ORBIE Award winner! 🥇 Outside of work, Bryan enjoys life in Menlo Park with his wife, their teenage kids, and dogs. When he’s not innovating, you’ll find him powering through a Peloton workout! 🚴♂️ I couldn’t be happier to welcome him to Inspire Leadership Network and BayAreaCIO as his local chapter.

🌟 Welcome new member Mike Heuer, CIO of Legence, to the BayAreaCIO community! Mike, we’re excited to see the impact you'll make within the BayAreaCIO community. Your leadership and insight will undoubtedly inspire and drive us all forward. Welcome to the Inspire Leadership Network! 🌐

🌟 Attention BayAreaCIO: We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! 🌟 Welcome, Deborah Muro, CIO of El Camino Health and 2024 Large Enterprise #ORBIE Winner! Deb, we’re eager to see the contributions you’ll bring to the BayAreaCIO community. Your leadership and vision will surely inspire us all. Welcome to the Inspire Leadership Network! 🌐

Year Up United had the incredible opportunity to volunteer and attend the ORBIE CISO and CIO Awards last week! A special shoutout to the 16 current interns who were up early, greeting, welcoming, and checking in the amazing finalists on both Thursday and Friday. Huge thanks to Lourdes Gipson, MBA★, Alexandra Uman, and Sydney Lawrence, along with the rest of the Inspire team, for their dedication and hard work. I'm excited to continue the important conversations with Eddie Borrero, Eric Tan, Mark Amey, E'Jaaz Ali, CISSP, HCISPP, Deborah Muro, and Ahsan Baig about, collaborating, expanding opportunities and creating pathways to livable wages across the Bay Area and throughout California. #YearUpUnited #OpportunityCreation #LivableWages #CIOAwards #CISOAwards Christine Browning, PHR, SHRM-CP