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Pittsburgh CIO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CIOs in the Pittsburgh community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.
Invaluable network
Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.
Peer collaboration
Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.
Actionable insights
Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.
- Seizing momentum – influencing and leading the enterprise
- Thriving through uncertainty - empowering people and delivering value
- Advancing and scaling strategic, outcome-based technologies
Pittsburgh CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Pittsburgh CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs
Bill Balint
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
CIO
Steven Bugajski
US Steel
Chief Information Officer
Francois Estellon
Matthews International
Executive Vice President - Global Operations and Chief Technology Officer
Bill Fortwangler
Dollar Bank
CIO
Omar Khawaja
Highmark
VP & Chief Information Security Officer
Susan Koski
PNC
CISO, Head of Security and Enterprise Response
Matthew Putila
Gateway Health
VP, Information Technology & CTO
George Rosato
CONSOL Energy
Director, IT
Members
Michael T. Abram
Westinghouse Electric Co
CIO
Steven Agnoli
Reed Smith
CIO
Paul Allison
California University of Pennsylvania
CIO
Melissa Alsing
Seton Hill University
CIO
Jon Amelio
Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3
CTO
Venky Avunoori
Dick's Sporting Goods
Director, IT
Charles Bartel
Duquesne University
VP for IT & CIO
Jim Bish
Hussey Copper Ltd
CIO
Dennis Coval
AAA East Central
Vice President of Information Technology
Summer Craze Fowler
ARGO AI
CIO
Jim Dye
Cochran Automotive Group
CTO
William Eismont
Uline
CIO
Brian Furfari
The Childrens Institute
CIO
Raymond Grimes
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Director of Information Technology Operations
Jeffrey Jesensky
Highmark
Director Market Strategy & Analytics – Senior Markets
Al Jones
CNX Resources
Vice President Information Technology
Tushar Lovalekar
Koppers Holdings
VP, IT
Bruno Mastroianni
Center For Organ Recovery & Education
CIO
James McEvoy
II-VI Inc
Vice President, Information Technology
Mark Miko
DLC
CIO
Mark Ohlund
Armada Supply Chain Solutions
CIO & SVP, IT
Scott Phelps
Pittsburgh Steelers
Vice President of Technology
Ramkumar Rayapureddy
Mylan
Global Chief Information Officer
James Rowe
Nlmk Pennsylvania LLC
Director, Information Technology
Matt Siconolfi
Sirius Computer Solutions
Regional Chief Technology Officer & Enterprise Architect
Richard Smith
Wabtec
VP and CIO, Global IT
Jack Smith
Federated Investors
Chief Information Officer
Josh Stauffer
HarbisonWalker International
Sr. Director | Information Systems/Technology Infrastructure
Scott Sullivan
Pitt Ohio Express
CFO/CIO
Larry Trenga
Wesley Family Services
CIO
Jose Voisin
Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
CIO
Markus Weber
MSA Safety Inc
VP & CIO
Greg Wilson
CentiMark
CIO
"This event is a must-attend for all IT professionals – to network and knowledge-share with others in the industry.”
Michael Smith, CIO
The Estee Lauder Companies
"This is an efficient way to get exposure to what is really going on in the local IT community to validate or dispute what your current strategies are.”
Bill Fortwangler, CIO
Dollar Bank
“Relevant topics, great networking opportunities and valuable discussions.”
Eelko van Leeuwen, Global cio
ABN AMRO Clearing Bank
Upcoming Programs
In-person Programs
December 1, 2021
Pittsburgh CIO Executive Summit
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
Learn More
Virtual Programs
October 7 - 8, 2021
Global CIO Virtual Executive Summit
A virtual gathering for CIOs with global responsibilities to discuss challenges unique to international operations.
Learn More
Content from your CIO peers
PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The Next Big Question, Episode 20
Chief Cybersecurity Officer Kurt John of Siemens USA joins the podcast to discuss how to manage the noise in your organization’s crowded technology ecosystem. Kurt explains how digitalization, speed to market, and a plethora of products are contributing to that noise and how to manage risk in this environment.
LISTEN NOWBLOG | AUGUST 16, 2021
BLOG | AUGUST 16, 2021
CIO Survey: Moving the Needle on Digital Capability
Each year, Evanta’s Leadership Perspective Survey takes the pulse of CIOs around the world and identifies their top challenges and opportunities. This year’s responses reflect the leap forward in technology accelerated by the pandemic, moving from broad digital strategy toward the underlying capabilities.
VIEW POSTSURVEY REPORT | AUGUST 16, 2021
SURVEY REPORT | AUGUST 16, 2021
The New C-Suite Imperative -- Australia: Partner with Peers Across the Business
Here is a look at the top objectives and sentiments of 160 C-level executives across Australia. Evanta’s 2021 Leadership Perspective Survey makes it clear that cross-collaboration among C-suite executives is more critical than ever for executives to achieve their goals.
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