Digital Transformation Council

Andrei has a Master's degree in Business analysis and IT and a Bachelor's degree in Finance. His educational background gives him all the technical and functional skills he needs to take on cloud solution services projects at Big Bang. As a critical-thinker, Andrei tackles every issue from an analytical point of view. This allows him to look at all the possibilities before making the right decision for the businesses he works with. Andrei is also a very dynamic person which is a quality that allows him to be very comfortable when explaining complex concepts to clients. In his time off, Andrei is always looking to use his analytical perspective by exploring new hiking trails and expeditions, but also by participating in the Canadian National Rifle Team. https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreibanea/

James “Coop” Cooper is a Technologist and Futurist helping enterprises break the legacy bonds that constrain employees from increasing shareholder wealth. He is Internationally recognized as an innovator for new technologies, processes and business models that impact the User Experience. Coop regularly predicts disruptions in technology, economics, government policies that corporations need to consider as part of their strategy to improve the user experience and create an environment where discovering new ideas to create value is more important than end to end management of devices. Coop is a global pioneer in simplification of technology management, virtualization, social networking services. Prior roles include Chief Technologist for the $4 Billion Mobility and Workplace business at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Strategist for applied innovation, Chief Architect for workplace services and Sr. Consultant with HP Consulting.

A Transformational Leader who leverages marketing, digital marketing, social media, business development and operational acumen to create market-leading, profitable organizations across global geographies. Partners with company leadership, employees and external stakeholders to formulate and implement contemporary marketing strategies and processes that build corporate value and improve top and bottom-line performance across professional services.

Nicholas Parrotta is the President of Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) and Chief Digital and Information Officer at HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN delivers connected experiences in the home, in the car, on the go, and in the workplace . HARMAN’s digital organizations are focused on delivering innovative solutions for employees and customers that are simpler, smarter, scalable, and secure. The organization is reinventing connected experiences through the use of cloud, analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and ensuring digital trust. Recognized digital thought leader who co-champions HARMAN’s Experiences Per Mile Advisory Council, and serves on the Cisco Global Customer Advisory Board. Nick was recently recognized as a "Global Technology Executive Who Matters" by HMG Strategy, awarded the Drexel Lebow Top 50 Analytics and was named the winner of the New York Global CIO of the Year ORBIE Award. Strong ally and supporter in all areas of diversity and inclusion and was recognized in 2020 and 2021 as one of the Nation’s Top 50 CIO/CTO by the National Diversity Council.

A 20 year health and quality engineer who is transforming global health organizations to drive better experience while improving the cost to care. As the Global Healthcare leader at UiPath, Jason helps health executives align process automation into their digital strategies in addition to ensuring UiPath is future ready for a changing healthcare. UiPath is dedicated to delivering the Fully Automated Enterprise™, one where companies use automation to unlock unlimited growth opportunities. UiPath offers an end-to-end platform for automation, combining the leading Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solution with a full suite of capabilities and techs like AI, Process Mining, and Cloud to enable every organization to rapidly scale digital business operations.

Digital transformation director with demonstrated success in managing digital innovation
engagements that improve business efficiency, revenue growth, and digital customer
journeys. Expertise in driving alignment between business, IT, and end users to prioritize
problems, determine root causes, and develop innovative solutions.

Skilled relationship builder, collaborator, and communicator with multilevel stakeholders and
technology partners. Accomplished at translating concepts between business, design, and
developers. Passionate about creating and implementing organizational strategic visions.

VJ Viswanathan is a seasoned global technology executive recognized and awarded for technology innovation, capability transformation and inclusive leadership. Most recently, VJ is the founding partner at CYFORIX, a global cybersecurity research, advisory & strategy firm delivering solutions to public and private sectors. He serves as the CEO at TORQE, a specialized due diligence, advisory and technology services firm delivering value through analytics and automation. VJ is also the co-host of ELEVATEINTEL, a podcast series at the nexus of technology, social and defense. With over 25 years of Enterprise technology, Cyber Security, Privacy, Compliance and Risk Management experience, VJ has a detailed track record of designing, implementing and leading highly successful programs, products & services at multinational brands spanning CPG, Telecom, Media, Supply-chain & Finance segments. As a strategic thought leader, VJ has delivered the first of its kind "Supply Chain Security" & “Omni-channel Risk management” frameworks. As a published author and featured keynote speaker at global industry events, he approaches disruptive digital paradigms with innovation, creativity and active collaboration with his key industry peers, national & international law enforcement and defense groups. VJ is an active advisor, investor at select incubators & accelerators groups. As a strategic advisor to VC & PE firms, he specializes in developing market analysis, competitive product road map and guides in opportunity mapping. As a Board member and subject matter advisor to CEOs and Corporate directors, VJ evaluates and audits cyber security program for veracity and operational effectiveness. VJ is passionate about animal rights and giving back to the technology & security industry. He has created a rescue & foster care group for large breed dogs. He is actively engaged with academic institutions and purpose driven professional groups like ‘Minorities in Cyber security’, where he serves as the Board member and chair of mentorship programs to develop the next generation talent through coaching and facilitating scholarships for cyber security education.