See inside our newest product, Automation Ops, a more secure way to manage your organization’s automations. Hear about Task Mining, now generally available, and how it’s supercharging process discovery. And keep tabs on Automation Cloud™, which is rapidly expanding its capabilities to help you start instantly and scale infinitely.
Param Kahlon
Chief Product Officer, UiPath
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Param Kahlon
Chief Product Officer, UiPath
Param Kahlon is the Chief Product Officer at UiPath.
In his role at UiPath, he is responsible for product strategy and roadmap. Prior to UiPath, Param was a General Manager at Microsoft responsible for Dynamics 365 customer engagement apps (sales, customer service, and field service) and, prior to Microsoft, managed customer service and order management products for SAP® and Siebel/Oracle.
Param has been in the enterprise software space for over two decades leading strategic planning, CRM product management, and new product introduction. Param holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Punjabi University, India.
In this segment, we’ll explore how effectively managing and scaling an automation program is becoming a top priority for chief information officers (CIOs) as they drive toward a fully automated enterprise. Experienced CIOs will share the challenges they’ve faced so far when it comes to managing and scaling automation. They’ll discuss the types of controls and reporting needed to ensure security and confidence, and how the latest features and products in the 21.4 product release align with their needs and goals.
Dr. Quirin Görz
Chief Information Officer, KUKA AG
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Prakash Kota
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Autodesk
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Dr. Quirin Görz
Chief Information Officer, KUKA AG
Dr. Quirin Görz first studied business administration at the University of Augsburg and then earned his doctorate on the topic of “Data quality in CRM” at the Core Competence Center Finance and Information Management at the University of Augsburg.
In addition to his academic activities, he also worked as an external consultant for numerous financial service providers and companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector, and as an editor for the journal WIRTSCHAFTINFORMATIK. He then moved to KUKA AG, where he held various management positions in IT. Most recently, he was responsible for Core Business Applications with a focus on ERP, ECM, data warehousing, reporting, and IT automation, before assuming overall responsibility for Group IT at KUKA AG as CIO in January 2020.
Prakash Kota
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Autodesk
As Autodesk’s CIO, Prakash leads the company’s global information and technology organization, a group that manages critical technology systems supporting the company’s worldwide enterprise applications and infrastructure, including data and security operations and workforce collaboration and productivity services. Building talent, customer experience, operational excellence, industry collaboration, and partnerships, positioning for global scale are top of his mind.
He is an experienced IT thought leader with a digital experience mindset who drives the culture of innovation and the company’s digital agenda. He has accelerated Autodesk’s digital transformation and customer-centric approach by providing customers and employees world-class experiences by embracing disruptive technology with the latest Silicon Valley start-up companies and introducing modern automation techniques such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation. His automation strategy generates competitive advantage and his expertise in digital transformation turns technology into a growth driver.
With automation firmly taking hold in enterprises all over the world, employees are leveraging robots in their day-to-day work. In this segment, you’ll hear from a panel of users about how they are using automation to simplify their jobs, offload tasks, and create more time for higher-value work.
Sidney Madison Prescott
Global Head of Intelligent Automation, Spotify
*Appearing on May 20, 11:00 am EDT / 5:00 pm CET show
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Gian Marco Annese
Project Manager, Business Excellence and Transformation, Spotify
*Appearing on May 20, 11:00 am EDT / 5:00 pm CET show
Stephen Blunt
General Manager Automation & Innovation, The University of Sydney
*Appearing on May 21, 9 am IST / 11:30 am SGT / 1:30 pm AEST show
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Ian Buswell
Information Management SME, The University of Sydney
*Appearing on May 21, 9 am IST / 11:30 am SGT / 1:30 pm AEST show
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Sidney Madison Prescott
Global Head of Intelligent Automation, Spotify
*Appearing on May 20, 11:00 am EDT / 5:00 pm CET show
Global Head of Intelligent Automation at Spotify Sidney Madison Prescott is a senior technology leader, keynote speaker, author, and robotics evangelist specializing in the creation of Robotic Process Automation Centers of Excellence for Fortune 500 companies.
Sidney currently heads up the Global Intelligent Automation initiative at music streaming powerhouse Spotify.
In addition to her extensive work in the technology sector, Sidney is also a published author. Sidney has co-authored a technology book, slated for release via a global publishing house in May 2021. The book is entitled, Robotic Process Automation using UiPath StudioX: A Citizen Developer’s Guide to Hyperautomation. The book allows readers to leverage hands-on examples to explain the basis of UiPath through the use of real-world prototypes. Sidney is also an executive board member for three global non-profit organizations, where she contributes valuable automation insights to enhance overall program objectives.
To round out her career accolades, Sidney was also named a global recipient of the 2020 Top 50 Technology Visionaries award. Sidney currently resides in Manhattan’s Upper East Side with her two small dogs, Addison, and Grey Sloan. She is an avid snowboarder and frequent spin class attendee.
Gian Marco Annese
Project Manager, Business Excellence and Transformation, Spotify
*Appearing on May 20, 11:00 am EDT / 5:00 pm CET show
Stephen Blunt
General Manager Automation & Innovation, The University of Sydney
*Appearing on May 21, 9 am IST / 11:30 am SGT / 1:30 pm AEST show
Steve has held both senior technology and financial leadership roles across a span of industries, including higher education, manufacturing, public sector, and FMCG.
Experienced Technology Executive leading company-wide robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) programs providing services internally and externally. Skilled in implementing new disruptive technology solutions to solve key business problems with a proven track record of success. Currently, Steve leads the University of Sydney in developing and delivering emerging technology solutions to radically improve services and capability within the University.
His focus areas are using robotic process automation (RPA), chatbots, and AI to improve customer experience and drive operational efficiencies. Concurrently he also provides personalized advisory services to enterprises in the areas of automation, emerging technology, and technology strategy including delivering executive workshops. Passionate in delivering digital innovation projects including Robotics, Process Automation, Machine Learning, Chatbots, and all things AI. Experienced in: Program Delivery, Business Planning, Analytical Skills, Management, Leadership, and Business Relationship Management.
Ian Buswell
Information Management SME, The University of Sydney
*Appearing on May 21, 9 am IST / 11:30 am SGT / 1:30 pm AEST show
Ian is an IT consultant currently working with the University of Sydney. He has over 20 years experience in delivering software in a range of industries, from Banking and Finance, Tech and most recently, Education in both the United Kingdom and Australia.
Working at the University of Sydney has presented Ian with opportunities to leverage his skills in generating outcomes in complex environments, introducing new technology and approaches that deliver ongoing value to University stakeholders and customers.
Daniel Dines will share his view of the fully automated enterprise and participate in a live Q&A session hosted by Mary Tetlow and Diego Lomanto.
Daniel Dines
CEO and Co-Founder, UiPath
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Daniel Dines
CEO and Co-Founder, UiPath
Daniel Dines is the co-founder and CEO of UiPath, a leading provider of enterprise automation software.
Dines started UiPath in 2005 with the goal of building a solution that could help humans reduce the time and stress that come from menial, administrative business tasks. Today, Dines’ vision is to make software robots, powered by computer vision and AI, as common as PCs in the workplace.
Dines is recognized as an authority on driving business growth through company culture, employee empowerment, and innovation. In September 2019, Dines was featured as Boss of the Bots on the cover of Forbes magazine. He was also named by Comparably as one of the top 25 best CEOs of 2020, ranked by female employees, one of the best 50 CEOs of 2019, and one of the best CEOs of 2019 for minority workers. He also serves as a speaker on related topics at conferences including TechCrunch Disrupt, Techonomy, HowtoWeb, and VivaTech.
