MSP Cyberstock 2024: Compliance, security and growth

Philipp Rösler, former Vice Chancellor of Germany, joined the Acronis Board of Directors in May of 2021, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in politics, technology, and economics to Acronis. Philipp served as the Federal Minister of Health from 2009-2011 and as Federal Minister of Economics and Technology and as the Vice Chancellor of Germany from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, during that time, Philipp was the Chairman of the liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) from 2011 to 2013. In January 2014, Philipp became a member of the Managing Board and Head of the Centre for Regional Strategies of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for a number of prominent companies, including Brainloop, Lakestar, Enmacc, Loc Troi Group. Born in Vietnam, Philipp was the first cabinet minister of Asian background in Germany. He also has a PhD in heart surgery.

Jeff has worked in technology for his entire career and been knee-deep in the hosting and service provider space for 17 years. His career has covered all the angles – from hardware, software, and hosting, to the cloud while working in large enterprises, small startups, and the in-betweens. He specializes in messaging, human behavior, economics, and “solving the human puzzle” of marketing and communications. At Acronis, his mission is to make the Hosting Service Providers (HSP) space safer and more profitable. He’d love to meet you, so come up and say hello.

I am a collaborative coordinator with extensive experience as a computer services executive in the support of SMB to Enterprise businesses that require technical expertise, project planning, implementation services, and managed IT and Information Security services. I provide leadership to a forward-thinking organization utilizing my experience in business management and technology. Specialties: Marketing, building teams, defining culture, IT and InfoSec project design, planning, and implementation, managed and co-managed IT services, Information Security, cloud services, sales management, operations management, service management, vendor management, getting stuff done, and having fun doing it! Strengths (according to StrengthFinders 2.0): Maximizer, Arranger, Communication, Positivity, and Harmony Innovative Business Systems, Inc. DBA: Suite3 integrated into Sourcepass in March 2022. Served as VP of Culture & Communications from Mar22 through Nov22. Named Interim Director of Marketing in Nov22, title changed to VP of Marketing and Communications in Dec22. As the Sourcepass VP of Marketing & Communications, I design & lead marketing efforts around brand awareness, sales enablement, and demand generation while overseeing the flow of communication and information between the company and its stakeholders, including employees, clients, vendors, shareholders, and the public.

With over 14 years of experience as the President and CEO of LAN Infotech, I am passionate about delivering innovative and reliable IT solutions and cybersecurity services to help our clients achieve success and grow their businesses. LAN Infotech is an award-winning Microsoft Certified Gold Partner and a top IT consulting firm in South Florida, serving multiple industries including legal, healthcare, property management, and not-for-profit organizations. As a cyber awareness speaker and a customer immersion experience (CIE) US qualified facilitator, I enjoy educating and empowering our clients and partners on how to leverage the latest technologies and best practices to enhance their productivity, security, and collaboration. I also lead a team of highly skilled and certified engineers who design and implement customized solutions that meet the diverse needs and challenges of our clients. Our goal is to provide our clients with solutions that help build their future.

Carlson Choi has 20+ years of executive leadership experience defining and operationalizing disruptive industry transformation. Prior to joining Cork as CEO, Carlson was the Chief Digital Officer at Datto, SaaS leader in disaster recovery and cybersecurity. From 2016 to 2020, Carlson was the Global CDIO of Jollibee Foods Corporation. Prior to JFC, Carlson was the VP of Digital and GM of Apps & Games at Mattel from 2013 to 2016. From 2010 to 2013, Carlson was the VP of Marketing and Digital Sales at Bandai Namco. Prior to his role at Bandai Namco, he was the Head of Digital at Activision Blizzard from 2007 to 2010. Carlson previously held multiple business, marketing, and technical operational roles at MSC Software. Carlson holds an EMBA from Harvard Business School, MS and BS from University of California, Irvine, and pursued a Ph.D. with full scholarship at Stanford University.

I'm a highly qualified and experienced professional with expertise in technology, managed IT services and security, cloud computing, and print/copy solutions for businesses across the U.S.. I possess a wide range of technical expertise, strong management skills, business process integration and visionary abilities. Additionally, through exposure to over 10,000 businesses, and my experience as an expert witness, I have gathered a wealth of knowledge that is unique to the technology world. I provide valuable resources to businesses so that they are able to secure success and growth in their industry. On top of being an expert witness, my precise methods can infuse Fortune 100-level technology into any organization in order to help increase their bottom line. By utilizing cutting-edge tools and creative strategies, I strive to bring the most beneficial elite technology solutions that will help boost productivity and reduce disruptions. My skills, combined with the resources of Visual Edge IT enables me to provide the highest standard in Technology Solutions. In fact, we offer a full line of office technology and services including 24/7 remote monitoring and administration of networks, service desk, and data backup and restore to improve business processes across a variety of industries. Plus, Visual Edge IT™ represents the industry’s leading manufacturers of office technology allowing businesses to get equipment, supplies and service from a single source. Backed by more than 20-years of technology service and a national network of expert engineers, VEIT is uniquely positioned to support your business technology needs.

Bora Seker is a seasoned IT administrator and consultant known for his masterful management of IT setups and upgrades for hundreds of businesses. His work spans initiating and leading cybersecurity initiatives, implementing backup solutions, and earning an impressive collection of vendor certifications. Recognized for working closely with clients, Bora acts as a true business partner, fostering trust and collaboration.