Jason Joseph is chief digital and information officer of Spectrum Health, an $8.2 billion not-for-profit integrated health system based in West Michigan. In this role, Jason is responsible for strategic and operational information services, digital platforms, technology, cybersecurity, and emergency preparedness throughout Spectrum Health. Jason has been a member of the Spectrum Health Information Services leadership team since 2006. Before assuming his current position, Jason served as senior vice president for the Spectrum Health Delivery System. Jason has advanced a variety of strategic priorities during his tenure with Spectrum Health, including implementation of an integrated clinical and revenue cycle system, creation and growth of a regional health information exchange, implementation of consumer-facing digital technologies, the advancement of business intelligence and analytics capabilities, and pursuit of a culture of excellence and innovation. He has held multiple roles across the system during his tenure, serving within Spectrum Health Hospital Group, Spectrum Health Medical Group, and Priority Health. Before joining Spectrum Health, Jason was vice president, information systems and services for IdeaSphere, a health and wellness product manufacturer. Jason began his career with Ernst & Young LLP in its management consulting practice, where he specialized in enterprise software development and integration. Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, where he graduated at the top of his class and received the John R. Malone Award for the highest academic performance. He also holds a certificate in health care project management from the Harvard School of Public Health. He is a graduate of the Spectrum Health Executive Leadership Institute at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Jason is actively involved in professional and community not-for-profit organizations. He is a board member, and past board president, of the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. He is involved in the Scottsdale Institute, Health Management Academy, College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the Healthcare Data & Analytics Association. He is also an active supporter of several local faith-based and community organizations in the Grand Rapids area, where he lives with his wife and two children. Less   View all posts

Ramaswamy (Ram) Nagappan is the Chief Information Officer for BNY Mellon | Pershing. With more than 30 years of information technology experience, Ram oversees the firm’s technology product management and digital experience delivery for wealth management solutions. As a member of Pershing’s Executive Committee and BNY Mellon’s Technology Executive Council, he is closely involved in setting the firm’s strategic direction. A spokesperson on technology trends and issues, Ram has been featured in a number of technology and financial publications and on Bloomberg Radio. He is a regular keynote speaker and panelist at industry events and conferences. Ram has been instrumental in developing many award-winning solutions. Most recently, Ram was recognized by ComputerWorld as a Premier 100 IT Leader and by the New Jersey Technology Council as “CIO of the Year.” Prior to assuming his current role, Ram served as managing director and chief technology officer at DLJdirect and CSFBdirect, pioneers in online internet brokerage. He also played a significant role in establishing iNautix Technologies India Private Limited at Chennai, India, a technology affiliate of BNY Mellon that provides an array of technology development service. In these roles, Ram’s work was focused on business areas including clearance, settlement and trading order management, as well as market making. Before joining Pershing, he was a technology consultant to Guardian Life Insurance, Bakst International and Data Software Research Corp. Ram is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Operations & Technology Advisory Committee and has served on technology advisory committees for various national securities exchanges. A graduate of Anna University Chennai (India), Ram earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication. He has also completed the Securities Industry Institute® (SII) program, sponsored by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Less   View all posts

Kevin B. Boyd has been the Chief Information Officer at the University of Chicago since 2018. For the prior six years, he was the Executive Director and Chief Information Officer for the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. In 2020, he was honored with the 2020 Chicago CIO of the Year ORBIE Award not-for-profit organizations. His prior experience includes Tribune Company, CNA Financial, United Airlines, Bank One, and Grainger. He previously was an adjunct professor at Northwestern University for nine years, teaching classes in ecommerce and working with students on entrepreneurship related independent study projects. He has a background that includes leading infrastructure teams, product management, project management, quality assurance, and ecommerce. Boyd holds a master’s degree in Communication Systems, Strategy and Management from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and bachelor’s degree in Broadcast and Electronic Communication from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Less   View all posts

Jeremy Rafuse – Vice President, Information Technology at LogMeIn. Jeremy is responsible for LogMeIn’s global corporate IT Infrastructure and support Services. Before joining LogMeIn in 2010 have held various IT roles spanning over 22 years, industries ranging from large video editing to mid-size pharmaceutical. Less   View all posts