Tanweer Surve

CTO, Executive Director Cloud Control Management

Over 20 years of proven track record in IT & Business, executing various leadership roles as Executive Director Cloud Control, Head of Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Technologies, & Cybersecurity, Director of IT Infrastructure Shared Services, Solutions Architect, and Business Development Manager. Constructively contributed to the ever growing analytical and technical Business scenarios conceptualizing, implementing and delivering complex Global IT Digital Transformation Programs across NORTAM, EMEA, LATAM and ASPAC with my Technical and Business Management expertise in Business Architecture, Infrastructure Systems Architecture, Data & Application Architecture and Information Security around Cloud Computing. Strategic and delivery focused Senior Technology Leader with deep subject matter expertise. Build cross functional teams by hiring, mentoring several team members and assisting with developing personnel career-paths. Drives alignment of resources, processes and systems to seamlessly support and advance the business strategy of the organization through technology. Adept at planning, leveraging, researching and implementing technologies and effective IT service delivery models to continuously improve all aspects of business. With experience in diverse lines of business across Financial, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Telecom & Technology, highly effective in understanding business requirements and translating them to Architectural Design Requirements which helps in resolving complex technical issues during implementation, quickly and effectively.

Brim Basom

Managing Director, Technology & Innovation - Goosehead Insurance

Brim Basom joined Goosehead Insurance in 2022 as the Managing Director of Technology and Innovation. In this role, he drives innovation, ensures technology excellence, and leads efforts to enhance core technology solutions to support the company’s growth through digital and data transformation. He has over twenty years of information technology experience, working in banking, finance, non-profit, healthcare, and insurance industries, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. He has held several senior leadership roles in IT, leading all aspects of information security, software development, product management, data, and analytics. He is a results-driven leader, passionate about empowering his teams and building innovative solutions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from Texas Tech University and has professional certifications in Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Forbes selected Brim as one of the leading technology and non-profit experts to serve on the Forbes Nonprofit Council, an innovative community built to help the world’s most influential executives discuss and solve pressing business challenges. He is an Advisory Board Member for Elevate IT Xchange and was a Dallas CIO of the Year nominee. Brim enjoys traveling, snowboarding, and spending time outdoors with his family.

Bill Wade

EVP & Chief Information Officer - Independent Financial

Results-driven IT Executive and partner to the executive team focused on implementing and utilizing cutting-edge technology to drive revenue, reduce inefficiencies, and maximize ROI. Renowned for revitalizing companies through organizational design and restructuring, technology business case development, systems architecture design, system implementation/integration, application development, data outsourcing, cloud service utilization, and user training. Consummate problem-solver skilled in creating innovative IT solutions aligned with overall business objectives. Develops and maintains key strategic relationships internally across the organization and externally with vendors, outsourcing affiliates, and legal professionals. Passionate about building, coaching, and motivating high-performing teams to succeed through transformational leadership and a growth mindset. Dedicated to sharing knowledge and experiences with the community at large by promoting IT education through teaching and speaking opportunities.

Melissa Kraft

Chief Information Office - City of Frisco

Kraft is the Chief Information Officer at Dallas County, the ninth largest County in the United States, she oversees the Information Technology (IT) systems for approximately 7,400 County employees and the electronic records for over 2.6 million residents. Before coming to Dallas County, she was the Chief Technology Officer at the City of Denton, a full-service city that includes; electric, water, solid waste, and an airport. At the City of Denton, Kraft led the technology and infrastructure transformation, including a data center consolidation, a data academy, a consolidated 911 dispatch center with the Town of Little Elm, public Wi-Fi, an open data portal, and assisted in launching the city’s first co-working space for technology startups. Before working in Denton, she served in various leadership roles both in public and private companies for over 20 years. Kraft has dedicated her career to public service, serving the United States Army for almost 9 years including directing the network operations center in Baghdad, Iraq. Kraft holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Sam Houston State University and a Bachelor of Science from Troy University.

Ransom Max Horne

Chief Information Officer - Colonial Bank

Business focused technology leader with a track record of aligning IT to drive strategic goals and objectives. I am a passionate business problem solver and innovator with expertise in bridging organizational silos and engaging key stakeholders to deliver value. I have extensive expertise in high growth organizations, M&A, developing digital products and enterprise system implementation.