Data and Technology Use Cases 

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Speakers

Liz is a Managing Director in our Data, Analytics and AI practice working with our Consumer and Industrial Products clients as they navigate the fast-changing data and AI market trends. Her teams provide deep technical and industry expertise to create new data-driven experiences, products and value for their clients. Her expertise is in taking complex technology concepts and translating them to actionable plans which create momentum as her clients transform their businesses.

Liz has 30+ years of experience in delivery and leadership roles across all aspects of IT, Cloud and Data Strategy. She has lead global IT Strategy practices, delivered multi-year transformational programs and led thought leadership efforts to drive new thinking. She’s worked for a number of leading consultancies and was an industry analyst at Gartner.

Liz graduated from Northwestern University and Kellogg Graduate School of Management. She is a recipient of Consulting Magazine’s Excellence in Leadership Award.

Danielle is an advisory partner leading our family office practice in the U.S. She advises clients on the unique needs of family offices and private business and wealth owners in the areas of technology automation and innovation, finance effectiveness and reporting, process improvement, operating model transformation, risk management, and vendor selection and implementation.

Prior to joining PwC Danielle worked for two large global asset managers, gaining extensive industry experience in Chief Financial and Chief Administrative Officer roles. She also spent over 10 years as an auditor in the financial services sector.

Danielle graduated summa cum laude from Augustana College. She is a licensed CPA and an Elijah Watt Sells award recipient.

Jesse Alexander serves as Managing Partner at AMC, a business and technology transformation consulting practice which provides fractional and interim executive leadership to help firms navigate through the various inflection points in their growth journeys.  He brings 30 years of global technology, SaaS and healthcare experience, including strategic planning, M&A, sales, service delivery, portfolio management and software development to deliver profitable growth for his companies and stakeholders.  Jesse builds healthy performing companies, with a mantra of “Mission First, People Always.”

With several successful exits and numerous acquisitions/integrations behind him, he has accelerated the trajectory of his previous companies through organic and inorganic growth.  Jesse has served in various senior executive roles at companies such as Allscripts Healthcare, LexisNexis, Innovative Technology Solutions, WhiteHatAI, Mitsubishi, and Solectron.  

Jesse graduated with a BA (honors) in Economics from the College of William and Mary, followed by an MBA (honors) in International Marketing and Operations from CNU.  A former Army Officer, Jesse is a dedicated husband and father of three who enjoys spending time traveling, exercising, building things, and giving back to the community.

Nahel Gandhi is a visionary Chief Digital AI Officer with over 20 years of experience in driving digital transformation and product innovation for global enterprises. As the CEO of Parinamas, a Chicago-based consulting firm, she leverages cutting-edge technologies like AI, IOT, and Blockchain to deliver strategic solutions that enhance business growth and operational efficiency. Nahel excels in creating technology visions, strategic planning, and agile implementations, ensuring impactful results across various industries including retail, manufacturing, and technology. She holds advanced degrees in Product Design and Development from Northwestern University and Information Technology from Roosevelt University. Her expertise in executive management, digital ecosystems, and strategic partnerships positions her as a leader in the tech industry, dedicated to solving complex business challenges and fostering sustainable innovation.

Moderator

Mr. Hartzman has spent over 30 years helping organizations achieve business goals through leveraging technology, avoid technology risks and build tomorrow’s leaders. He has held executive leadership roles in 6 consulting organizations spanning over 25 years, led an internet start-up, and spent 15 years as Chief Information Officer for RedMane Technology, the College of American Pathologists, and TriCore Reference Laboratories. Mr. Hartzman also served as Risk Management & Cybersecurity leader at RedMane Technology and VP of Innovation at the College of American Pathologists. 

Mr. Hartzman is a thought leader for not only his organization and his clients but also the community at large balancing strong business experience with technology acumen. For the last 20 years, Mr. Hartzman has focused on helping healthcare businesses get healthy by applying technology appropriately. For the last 10 years, Mr. Hartzman has specialized in Technology Risk Management including Cybersecurity, AI, Vendor Management, Technical Debt, etc.

Mr. Hartzman has served on four corporate boards and supports the start-up community by providing board service to a rotating portfolio of 3-4 companies over the past 10 years. Mr. Hartzman volunteers to help local non-profit boards through Compass Pro Bono and provides mentoring through Chicago Innovations.

Mr. Hartzman resides in the western suburbs of Chicago, is a proud partner and husband of Patricia for 38 years, and is a father to 4 successful adult children. For better or worse, he remains a Chicago Cubs fan.

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