IT & OT Convergence – Madison Location

IT & OT Convergence

An IT/OT transition is happening. Attend this session and learn what other organizations are doing to answer the questions of:

Who’s now managing the floor?

What does security look like?

How do we address the talent gap, moving from manual to tech focused individuals?

How do we start to leverage this data we collecting for future technology?

Moderator:

Doug Barton, MBA, Director, UW E-Business Consortium

Doug Barton, Director of the UW-Madison E-Business Consortium (UWEBC), is driven by a singular purpose: to move life forward together. Since 1998, the UWEBC has brought together executives, managers, and senior practitioners from leading companies to learn from each other. We are a unique partnership of industry-leading companies and Wisconsin’s flagship university. Five Wisconsin governors have recognized the UWEBC as a model of university-industry collaboration advancing industry competitiveness and the health of the economy. Doug synergizes UWEBC’s goals with other UW-Madison units, addressing members’ ever-evolving needs in organizational capability development.

Panelists:

Tim Butts, Chief Information Officer, Findorff

Tim adds to his role as Chief Information Officer with 26 years of experience in multiple industries, including insurance, manufacturing, consumer goods, and construction. Tim is responsible for overseeing Findorff’s information technology strategy and ensuring that all systems and applications run smoothly. This includes managing data, reports, system implementations, technology requests, and regular improvements. Tim leads our digital evolution, leveraging technology to drive innovation and elevate Findorff to new heights.

Courtney McCarty, Senior Cybersecurity Analyst – Internet of Things (IoT) Risk, IoMT, ICS, Advocate Health

Courtney is an experienced cybersecurity professional with a focus in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). She has a diverse knowledge of multiple domains within IT security including Threat Intelligence, Third Party Risk Management, and most recently, developing programs focused on the convergence of OT—specifically medical devices and industrial control systems.

Outside of cybersecurity, Courtney is a lover of all things local and hand-crafted, especially tasty foods and craft cocktails. Courtney is personally committed to growing the bar industry for women as the owner of Madison’s first experiential cocktail lounge, NITRO.

Aaron Hurt, Vice President of IT, Summit Credit Union

NOTE: *Madison Location*

Findorff Office

300 S Bedford St, Madison, WI 53703

2pm – 4pm Tech Talk

4pm – 6pm Networking/Apps/Beverages