Innovate@UCLA is excited to collaborate with Evanta, a Gartner Company, to present the Southern California CIO Executive Summit on Wednesday, December 4th, from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to collaborate, learn, and build lasting connections with Southern California's top CIOs! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gTk7hjrQ *All registrations are subject to the qualification requirements and Evantaâs approval. #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps Lea Eriksen Greg Moore Greg Geary, CISM Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz Charles Sims Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray Howard Miller, MBA, PMP, CISM, CRISC Snezana Sibalic, MBA, PMP Trent Johnson Beverly Macy Melanie Hildebrandt
Innovate@UCLA
IT Services and IT Consulting
Los Angeles, CA 2,300 followers
Innovation. Education. Community.
About us
Leading SoCalâs tech ecosystem with business innovation and digital transformation. A membership with Innovate@UCLA is connection to a network leading SoCalâs technology ecosystem, with meaningful relationships crossing corporate, public sector, entrepreneurial and university domains. It is access to collaborative programs aligned with UCLAâs focus of education, research and service. It is an investment in transformation as leaders, as enterprises, and as a community shaping the future of tech.
- Website
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http://www.innovateucla.org
External link for Innovate@UCLA
- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1978
Locations
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Primary
5308 Math Science Building
520 Portola Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1557, US
Employees at Innovate@UCLA
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Rob Devers
IT Executive CIO/CTO - Strategy, Architecture, Delivery
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Beverly Macy
UCLA Educator, Executive Board Member Innovate@UCLA, Best-Selling Author. I help brands and organizations strategize and implement AI successfullyâ¦
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Lea Eriksen
Director of Technology & Innovation and Chief Information Officer at City of Long Beach | Board Director
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Venkatesh Sankaran
CEO of SAGUNA CONSULTING and HUGENX
Updates
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We are excited to welcome Mary Joseph, Vice President and Divisional CIO at HARMAN International, to our network! Mary is a dynamic leader in digital transformation and IT strategy, known for driving significant revenue growth, optimizing processes, and leading large-scale business integrations. HARMAN International, a global leader in connected products and solutions, designs cutting-edge automotive systems, audio products, and enterprise solutions, serving millions of customers worldwide. Welcome, Mary - we are thrilled to have you with us! Find out how to get involved here: : https://lnkd.in/eDeiqHMH #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps Lea Eriksen Greg Moore Greg Geary, CISM Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz Charles Sims Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray Howard Miller, MBA, PMP, CISM, CRISC Snezana Sibalic, MBA, PMP Trent Johnson Beverly Macy Melanie Hildebrandt
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Congratulations to Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology & Innovation and CIO at the City of Long Beach; and Innovate@UCLA Membership Chair for receiving the SoCalCIO ORBIE Award in the Large Enterprise category! In her role with us, Lea plays a pivotal role in connecting the SoCal tech community with industry thought leaders and academia. Her commitment to attracting and retaining memberships drives tech innovation across multiple domains. We are honored to have her leadership and support within Innovate@UCLA. Please join us in celebrating Lea's outstanding achievement! #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps Greg Moore Greg Geary, CISM Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz Charles Sims Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray Howard Miller, MBA, PMP, CISM, CRISC Snezana Sibalic, MBA, PMP Trent Johnson Beverly Macy Melanie Hildebrandt
Director of Technology & Innovation and Chief Information Officer at City of Long Beach | Board Director
Last week, I was both humbled and honored to accept the SoCalCIO ORBIE in the Large Enterprise category in honor of my talented and dedicated team at the Technology & Innovation Department at City of Long Beach! Thanks to Robert Centeno and Behrang Abadi for representing the TID Leadership Team at the ceremony, to my husband Martin Talamantes for your unwavering support and to Thomas Phelps for the photos and all your support over the years! #SoCalCIO #ORBIE #Technology #Innovation
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Last Chance to Register! Don't miss the SoCal Womenâs Leadership Summit on Friday, November 8th, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM at the historic AVALON Hollywood. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gQwBpxBu We are also excited to host a special meet-up for attendees from our recent WIT virtual workshop, âLeading Without Authority.â Join us in celebrating the achievements of these exceptional individuals and in advancing the cause of women in entertainment technology! #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps Lea Eriksen Greg Moore Greg Geary, CISM Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz Charles Sims Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray Howard Miller, MBA, PMP, CISM, CRISC Snezana Sibalic, MBA, PMP Trent Johnson Beverly Macy Melanie Hildebrandt
â³ The countdown has officially begunâonly 5 days to go until the 2024 SoCal Womenâs Leadership Summit! Join us to celebrate and honor the incredible nominees making a real impact. This is a day you wonât want to miss, filled with inspiration and recognition of remarkable women leaders. We canât wait to see you there! ð Full List of 29 Nominees below: ⢠Diane Arnold, Interim EVP, Enterprise Technology & CIO, The Walt Disney Company ⢠Sherri Brown, VP, Global Network Strategy, The Walt Disney Company ⢠Hollie Choi, Managing Director, Entertainment ID Registry (EIDR) ⢠Karen Chupka, EVP, Managing Director of Global Connections and Events, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) ⢠Carol Danoff, EVP, Chief Procurement Officer, Warner Bros. Discovery ⢠Terri Davies, President, Trusted Partner Network ⢠Joe Devon, Co-Founder, Global Accessibility Awareness Day ⢠J. Nicole Dove, Head of Security at Riot Games ⢠Gail Evans, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Disney Parks, Experiences & Products ⢠Johanna Faries, President of Blizzard Entertainment ⢠Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO & President at Equinix ⢠Heather Fuller, Partner Manager, Unreal Engine Partnerships, Epic Games ⢠Tracy Geist, Global Head of Media & Entertainment, Games, and Sports Marketing at Amazon Web Services (AWS) ⢠Carolyn Giardina, Senior Entertainment Technology & Crafts Editor at Variety ⢠Melody Hildebrandt, CTO at FOX ⢠Ina Huang, Director of Content Design & Localization at PlayStation ⢠Tammee Layne, Manager , Product Management at The Walt Disney Co ⢠Barbara Marshall, Global Segment Lead, Media & Entertainment at HP ⢠Debbie Menin, VP Sr. Client Partner at Globant ⢠Mira Murati, CTO at OpenAI ⢠Cindy Olivo, Global Marketing at Dell ⢠Karen Raz, founder at Raz Public Relations ⢠April (Cadiente) Schneider, VP of Corp IT, Intellectual Property Management, Genral Cousel at Sony Pictures ⢠Lori H. Schwartz, CEO & Principal at Storytech ⢠Debbie Taylor, CIO at DIRECTV ⢠Rachel Joy Victor, Co-Founder at FBRC.ai ⢠ErinRose Widner, Global Head of Business Strategy, Emerging & Creative Technologies, M&E at Verizon ⢠Toshino Yuhaku, Global M&E Practice Leader, Amazon Web Services (AWS) ⢠Shelley Zalis, CEO & Founder, The Female Quotient #SCWLS24 #SCWLS #WomenInLeadership #networking #leadership #professionaldevelopment
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Join Innovate@UCLA Women in Technology (WIT) as we support the SoCal Womenâs Leadership Summit, hosted by Women in Technology: Hollywood (WiTH), on Friday, November 8, 2024, at AVALON Hollywood! The event will feature keynote speakers Sandra Lopez, Melody Hildebrandt, and Roberta Matuson, who will bring fresh insights on technology-driven leadership, AI innovation, and impactful communication strategies. We are also excited to host a special meet-up for attendees from our recent WIT virtual workshop, âLeading Without Authority.â Donât miss this day of inspiration, growth, and networking - register now: https://lnkd.in/gb4kUjbE #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps Lea Eriksen Greg Moore Greg Geary, CISM Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz Charles Sims Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray Howard Miller, MBA, PMP, CISM, CRISC Snezana Sibalic, MBA, PMP Trent Johnson Beverly Macy Melanie Hildebrandt Guy Finley
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We are thrilled to welcome Rory Devine, Market Director of Los Angeles at Robert Half, to our network! Rory brings a wealth of experience in recruiting and client management, with a strong background in technical recruitment and a proven track record of fostering impactful client partnerships that drive success in various industries. Founded in 1948, Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized staffing firm. Robert Half Technology (RHT) offers a full spectrum of technology staffing solutions to meet its customers' IT needs. Find out how to get involved here: #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps Lea Eriksen Greg Moore Greg Geary, CISM Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz Charles Sims Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray Howard Miller, MBA, PMP, CISM, CRISC Snezana Sibalic, MBA, PMP Trent Johnson Beverly Macy Melanie Hildebrandt
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Join us for the SoCal Womenâs Leadership Summit on Friday, November 8th, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM at the AVALON Hollywood. Hosted by Women in Technology: Hollywood (WiTH) as part of the Infinity Festival Hollywood, this summit will feature thought leaders in entertainment technology discussing leadership, diversity, and accessibility. Attendees from the Innovate@UCLA Women in Technology virtual workshop, âLeading Without Authority,â will also have a special meet-up to connect in person. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gQwBpxBu Donât miss this opportunity for insights, networking, and inspiration! #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps Lea Eriksen Greg Moore Greg Geary, CISM Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz Charles Sims Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray Howard Miller, MBA, PMP, CISM, CRISC Snezana Sibalic, MBA, PMP Trent Johnson Beverly Macy Melanie Hildebrandt Guy Finley
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Join us for the interactive workshop, "Leading Without Authority," on Thursday, October 17th, 12:00 - 1:00 PM PST, hosted by Innovate@UCLA Women in Technology (WIT) and Women in Technology: Hollywood (WiTH) (WiTH). Discover how to effectively lead and influence without formal authority in todayâs dynamic workplace. Anna Islamova and Josh LeGassick from Insigniam, an Elixirr Company, will provide practical insights on mastering this essential skill. In November, youâll have the chance to meet your new virtual connections in person at the Southern California Womenâs Leadership event! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gsgC6qzA #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps Lea Eriksen Greg Moore Greg Geary, CISM Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz Charles Sims Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray Howard Miller, MBA, PMP, CISM, CRISC Snezana Sibalic, MBA, PMP Trent Johnson Beverly Macy Melanie Hildebrandt
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Join us for the Innovate@UCLA Women in Technology (WIT) and Women in Technology: Hollywood (WiTH) virtual workshop, "Leading Without Authority," next Thursday, October 17th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PST. This event is open to all - no membership required! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gsgC6qzA Learn how to foster collaboration, build trust, and empower your team to drive results, regardless of your formal position. Anna Islamova and Josh LeGassick, consultants at Insigniam, an Elixirr Company, will lead the workshop, which will include breakout discussions for deeper engagement. Don't miss the chance to connect at November's Southern California Women's Leadership event! #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps Lea Eriksen Greg Moore Greg Geary, CISM Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz Charles Sims Trent Johnson Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray Howard Miller, MBA, PMP, CISM, CRISC Snezana Sibalic, MBA, PMP Beverly Macy Melanie Hildebrandt
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Join us for the Innovate@UCLA Women in Technology (WIT) and Women in Technology: Hollywood (WiTH) virtual workshop , "Leading Without Authority," on Thursday, October 17th from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM PST. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gsgC6qzA Melanie Hildebrandt, WIT Committee member and EVP & CIO at Endeavor, highlights how enhancing team focus, trust building, and mastering communication techniques can better equip you to align and motivate teams toward a common mission. #innovation #education #community Bhupesh Arora James Rinaldi Davida Johnson Thomas Phelps Lea Eriksen Greg Moore Greg Geary, CISM Andy Schlei Theresa Miller Doug Goetz Charles Sims Beth Apillanes Kevin Gray Trent Johnson Howard Miller, MBA, PMP, CISM, CRISC Snezana Sibalic, MBA, PMP Beverly Macy Anna Islamova Josh LeGassick