Sacred Heart University will host ScaleUp CT
Sacred Heart University will host ScaleUp CT, an event for growing and emerging companies presented by the Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) Thursday, June 6, 
beginning at 4 p.m. at SHU’s University Commons facility. The program will feature a keynote address by Josh Geballe, commissioner of the state Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and various concurrent panel discussions addressing technology, cybersecurity, leadership, international trade and related business opportunities. The panels will be moderated by prominent technology and leadership professionals.
Geballe’s presentation, “Scaling Up a Digital Strategy for State Government,” will examine Gov. Ned Lamont’s plans to modernize operations, improve citizen experience and reduce costs. He’ll also discuss what qualifications state officials are looking for as they search for candidates to fill key roles in upgraded digital operations.
“This program has been designed to attract and assist companies beyond the start-up phase that are ready to leap forward but are looking for resources to help them grow domestically and internationally, to modernize, reduce costs, improve security, network and prosper,” said Cara Parsons, manager of events and programs for the CTC. “Our panelists bring a rich background in technical expertise, innovation and leadership, and are proven thought leaders and industry consultants. This is the second year Sacred Heart University has hosted this event, and it’s a perfect partnership considering their ongoing commitment to technology, STEM initiatives, innovation and entrepreneurship.”
As DAS commissioner, Geballe uses his extensive background in information technology and business management to lead human resources, procurement and IT practices across state agencies. Lamont has him assessing opportunities that can streamline processes, improve services and produce savings. He has experience as a senior executive at Fortune 500 companies IBM and Thermo Fisher Scientific, and he was CEO of a venture-backed software company, Core Informatics. He also served on the CTC board of directors.
Darren DeMartino, co-founder of Advanced Technology Consulting and a CTC board member, will moderate the panel on cybersecurity. Panelists will include Jack Danahy of Alert Logic, Shawn Justice of Spectrotel and Morgan McGowan of Masergy.
Panelists for “Communications Leadership Through Difficult Times” will be Michael Cantor of Cantor Colburn LLC and Randall Chase of Chase Performance Group. Chase is also an adjunct instructor in the Welch College of Business at SHU. Jacqueline Scheib of Robinson + Cole will moderate the panel on “International Trade: Scaling Beyond Our Borders,” with panelists Mauricio Costa of Hub55 and Ruksona Usmanova of the United Kingdom Department for International Trade.
Cantor Colburn LLC will sponsor the event, which will end with a networking reception sponsored by Robinson + Cole. For more information, contact Cara Parsons, 860-969-0927 or cparsons@ct.org.