Speaking Engagements

In an effort to share my expertise and insights from research and consulting work, I have delivered keynote speeches and plenary talks at various academic and industry conferences, and offered workshops and seminars at various professional meetings. Some examples are listed below.

Unraveling the Next Generation Enterprise: Emergent Operating Models & Technology Architectures (Invited Keynote Speech at Various Academic & Industry Conferences in 2013 and 2014):
This talk was geared towards providing a synopsis of the current landscape of post-digital technologies and guiding principles for their effective implementation in organizations. The discussion pertained to the evolution of SoMoCloInfo (Social, Mobile, Cloud, Information) technologies, the confluence of these technologies, and the powerful impact of the compounding of these technologies on organizational productivity and business performance. Suggestions were offered for various strategic and tactical approaches for effectively incorporating social, mobile, cloud and analytics technologies and applications in business transformation initiatives. The impact of these technologies on business models, workflow processes and technology architectures was highlighted. Industry examples and vignettes were used to demonstrate compelling benefits and results from various organizations and to underscore key takeaways for various business functions and management practices.

Online Personal Branding Workshop for Engineers (Engineers Canada, 2014 ; Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa, 2016):
This career development seminar was focused on getting engineering professionals adopt the right mindset and tools to formulate a compelling online presence and maintain positive professional reputation in the industry. A conceptual framework for online personal branding was presented along with practical examples and recommendations for progressing through various stages of establishing a viable online presence.

Online Personal Branding Workshop for Accounting & Finance Professionals (CGA Ontario Case Competition, 2012 & 2014):
This career development seminar was focused on getting accounting and finance professionals adopt the right mindset and tools to formulate a compelling online presence and maintain positive professional reputation in the industry and with their clients. A conceptual framework for online personal branding was presented along with practical examples and recommendations for progressing through various stages of establishing a viable online presence.