Roman Dumiak recently retired as a Director in the Technology Innovation group for the Allstate Insurance Company. His focus included directing and facilitating efforts utilizing innovative software and hardware solutions from the ideation phase through implementation as part of Allstate Technology and Strategic Ventures (ATSV).  The mission of Allstate’s Technology Innovation group includes:  -Partnering...

Rahul is an accomplished digital marketing technologist with specialization in UX. Accredited with 20+ awards in the digital domain, he currently leads digital transformation and UX at Abbott Laboratories, Chicago. Rahul has been honored with Abbott Division highest honor – President Award, 3 years in a row. With a strong technical background in Marketing...

Dr. Velkoski leads data science at the National Association of REALTORS®, where he spearheads development of the organization’s Member Insight Datalab (MInD). In addition, Aleksandar lectures in the College of Computing at DePaul University, where he instructs courses encompassing topics in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Dr. Velkoski is a frequent speaker at conferences,...

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Patrick Soule is a director within Allstate Roadside Service-IT supporting all ARS Operations business units. In this role, he leads technology strategy and support efforts for the ARS Assist Centers, Billing and Payment Services, Provider Network, RoadSmart® and all ARS Operations functions. Allstate Roadside Services supports over 13 million calls and 3 million rescues...

Olayele Adelakun is an Associate professor of MIS at DePaul University Chicago, Illinois, College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM). His research focuses on IT Outsourcing, ERP systems implementation, and Information Systems Quality, IT Evaluation and Emotional Intelligence among IT Leaders.