Ivonne Yeste

Chief Executive Officer, IvonneOnTech Inc

I create profitable partnerships between companies that create transformational technology solutions, those that sell them, and those that buy them. More than 15 years of technology sales leadership, go-to-market strategy, and partner management expertise, 5+ years of direct technology consulting sales experience, and 8+ years of hands-on IT data center leadership across verticals, including Healthcare, Financial Services, SLED, and FED. Experienced with hardware, software, services, aaS, and other transformational technologies. Servant leader driving diversity and inclusion in sales and IT teams. Riveting public speaker creating genuine connections with an audience. Lifelong student. Fitness aficionado. Entrepreneurial blogger for IvonneOnTech. Budding vlogger and podcaster. Enthusiastic mentor.

Andrea Hartman

Chief Information Officer - Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Ms. Hartman currently serves as Chief Information Officer for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, serving the agency in various roles since 2007. With over 30 years of experience in information technology, Ms. Hartman serves as the agency’s lead technical liaison within Command Staff. She was recognized as one of GovCIO Outlook’s Top 10 CIOs of 2025, named among Women We Admire’s Top 50 Women Chief Information Officers of 2025, and honored with the 2025 ORBIE Florida Public Sector CIO of the Year award. Ms. Hartman is responsible for developing and managing the Information Services Division’s goals and objectives, overseeing a multi-million technical budget encompassing salaries, benefits, operational and capital expenses. A significant portion of this budget is dedicated to strategic technology projects and cyber-security advancement initiatives. These projects are aligned with the agency’s key long-term goals and objectives to enhance and implement strategies to reduce crime, implement and expand programs to promote crime prevention, enhance community engagement, provide effective detention programs and services and the recruitment and retainment of highly qualified technically skilled staff that reflect the diversity of the agency. In directing these strategic initiatives, she serves as an effective change maker to operational and business model changes, with the backbone of these efforts focusing on optimization, modernization, and cyber security. Ms. Hartman is a certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO), member of the Florida Government Information Services Association, Executive Chair for the Hillsborough County Cyber Security Task Force, member of Women in Technology International (WITI), Central Florida CIO Executive Advisory Board member and Workday Public Sector Central Florida Executive leader. Ms. Hartman also serves as the Vice-President of Hook-A-Hero Foundation, a Tampa Bay founded non-profit whose purpose is to provide confidential mental health services and a peer support network to those who SERVE and PROTECT. She is also a member of the Suncoast Alliance for First Responders and an avid community volunteer for various programs such as the Hillsborough County Cattlemen’s Foundation Sheep Dog program and Year Up Tampa Bay.

Marianne A. Kirkland

Senior Information Technology Manager & Delivery Lead - TD SYNNEX

Highly qualified and results-driven IT Leader and a Global Director of Networks for WITI (Women in Technology International) with over 20 years of servant leadership experience driven to boost revenues and cut company costs through innovative management techniques. Organized and diligent, with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Skilled in developing and mentoring new associates. Successful in building and motivating dynamic teams.

Chhavi Tripathi

Vice President of Technology - Citi

Chhavi Tripathi is Vice President of technology at Citibank. She and her team are responsible for developing creative technical solutions for avoiding and minimizing risks and downtime in end-to-end automation of underwriting processes across businesses for primary debt offerings. Chhavi holds a masters degree with thesis in Bioinformatics from the University of British Columbia.

Sommer Hess

US Technology Delivery Director - PwC

Engaging, competitive, and accountable Project Management Director with extensive experience implementing proactive solutions and directing projects. Hands on management style with vision for improved processes and increased efficiency. Demonstrates ability to manage competing priorities, ensure best practices, and collaborate with others.