Securing a Connected Future

William Harding, Ph.D. William has 44 years of industry experience, 25+ years at Medtronic in medical technology, a Bachelor’s in Computer Science emphasizing Electrical Engineering, a Master of Information Systems, and a Ph.D. emphasizing Technology Integration. William holds dozens of patents and trade secrets and is the Vice Chair of the recently published standard IEEE/UL 2933-2024 - Clinical IoT Data and Device Interoperability with TIPPSS. William has authored one book, has been the key technical leader of numerous books, and has been the lead author on 9 chapters for 3 Taylor & Francis books as well as 2 Springer books. Lastly, in his role as a full-time Professor at Trine University, William provides both advising and instruction for the College of Graduate and Professional Studies and the Information Technology Doctoral program, emphasizing Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, and AI/ML. Andreas Hartmann Andreas’ areas of expertise are Computer Science, Medical Device Science, AI, and Digital Transformation Management. With 30+ years of experience from his work as a lecturer and in industries, both Business Software/Software Systems Architecture and Medical Devices Development he is focusing on providing technical strategy, leadership, and execution capabilities for Digital Transformation, Extended Reality, IoT, Smart Factory & Manufacturing. Andreas also contributes his knowledge as a trustee, director, and board member of a specialized blood cancer charity in Ireland. Shayla O’Brien Shayla is a trained Chemist leading a team of scientists and engineers with expertise in failure analysis of implantable grade electronics covering the product lifecycle - design, development, manufacturing, and field performance. Shayla is the Chair of the Medtronic Council of Labs encompassing 800 members representing over 70 labs enterprise wide. She drives initiatives associated with Business Focus, Quality Focus, Empowered Culture, Enterprise Solutions, IT solutions and AI/ML adoption. Additionally, Shayla is a senior member of the trade secret review as well as recipient of several IP awards (trade secret and patent publications). Viktor Sinzig Viktor is a technology executive and customer success leader with expertise in global digital transformation, organizational change management (OCM), solution implementation, and business process optimization. He has partnered with Fortune 500 companies and government organizations worldwide across industries such as healthcare and life sciences, automotive, manufacturing, and defense to accelerate adoption of advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, SaaS platforms, and enterprise digital transformation programs. Viktor has held leadership roles in customer success, enterprise software, and management consulting at firms including KPMG and PwC, where he guided organizations through large-scale change programs and technology deployments. He is a frequent speaker and contributor on topics related to OCM, AI, and digital adoption, and co-authored Advanced Health Technology: Managing Risk While Tackling Barriers to Rapid Acceleration (Taylor & Francis, 2022). Viktor is passionate about bridging strategy and execution in digital transformation and leads global teams to scale enterprise technology adoption across complex environments.