Career Skills Track
Leadership Skills and Professional Development Within the Automation Industry
As a leader, you need to stay up to date on the latest practices and professional development strategies as the automation industry continues to evolve. This track provides practical tips and advice for advancing your career and enhancing your leadership skills in the automation industry.
NAVIGATE career transitions and develop resilience in the face of setbacks.
UNDERSTAND emerging trends in the automation industry and explore opportunities for mentorship, networking and career advancement.
DISCOVER strategies for building and leading high-performing teams.
08:30-09:15
Keynote - Data Security in Generating Renewable Energy
Carolina Ballroom / Francis Marion Hotel
James Clark
Vice President, Information Technology, South Jersey Industries Information Security
Jamie will present a success story on delivering a secure solution allowing data to traverse OT to IT to gain central visibility across our entire portfolio of farms generating renewable energy. It is a very challenging project designed from the ground up, emphasizing cyber security for safety and compliance.
With 22 years of experience leading IT teams and 15 years in building cybersecurity programs across the chemical, medical, and utility industries, Jamie Clark is a visionary technologist who bridges the gap between security, IT, SCADA, and business teams. Currently, Jamie leads the Information Security (IT/OT) & GRC programs for South Jersey Industries (SJI), where he also manages the OT Solution Services Team. SJI is a leader in delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy solutions. Jamie holds a BS in Computer Information Systems (CIS), an MBA, and certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GISCP).
09:15-09:30
Break
10:30-10:45
Break
10:45-12:00
Emotional Intelligence for Engineers
Gold Ballroom | Francis Marion Hotel
Presenter: Karine Leblanc, Published Author & Professional Speaker in Coaching & Training for Growth, VP of Sales, iAIRE
11:15-11:30
Break
11:30-12:00
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Gold Ballroom | Francis Marion Hotel
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12:00-13:00
Lunch
Carolina Ballroom | Francis Marion Hotel13:00-13:45
Career Journey Panel
Gold Ballroom | Francis Marion Hotel
Moderator: Patrick Corbett, Senior Systems Data Engineer, Eli Lilly and Company
Panelists:
Colleen Goldsborough, Industry Sales Manager, United Electric Supply
Ashley Weckwerth, Project Manager, Burns & McDonnell
Brian Curtis, REFS Contract Manager, Novartis
Alan Bryant, Senior Automation Engineer, Oxy
13:45-14:00
Break
14:00-14:30
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Gold Ballroom | Francis Marion HotelPresenter: TBA
14:30-15:00
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Gold Ballroom | Francis Marion HotelPresenter: TBA
15:00-15:15
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15:15-15:45
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15:45-16:00
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16:00-16:15
ISA Standards Overview
Carolina Ballroom | Francis Marion HotelPresenter: Charley Robinson, Director, Standards Administration, ISA
16:15-16:45
ISA Standards Panel
Carolina Ballroom | Francis Marion Hotel
This panel is an extension of the ISA Standards Overview and will have time for audience Q&A.
Moderator: Scott Reynolds, Security Engineering Manager - ITD, Johns Manville
Panelists:
Ed Manns, Managing Directors, External Relations, ISA
Charley Robinson, Director, Standards Administration, ISA
Dave Lee, President, User Centered Design Services