Prosper Jefferson Seminar Series: Protect Your Business’ Digital Assets
Technology plays a vital role in a business environment. It enhances communication and allows businesses to store and share information quickly and efficiently. But as more and more businesses trend towards tech, business owners need to have a strong understanding of where their information is being stored and the securities in place to protect that information. And in the event of a disaster, business owners need to have a plan in place to restore data and get their business back online.
As part of the ongoing Prosper Jefferson seminar series, the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce teamed up to bring you a seminar on protecting your business' digital assets. Four experts will join us to explain how to better ensure that your data isn't compromised. Topics will include:
- Defining the cloud - Why businesses use it and why it's important to understand
- Understanding Data Centers - What are they and how do they work?
- Protecting business assets in the cloud
- Business continuity
- Disaster recovery
- Cyber Insurance
Meet Our Speakers:
- Ryan Daul
Daul Insurance Agency- Ryan Daul is an insurance Producer and Vice-President for Daul Insurance Agency. Ryan’s goal as a Producer is the same as every other Daul Insurance Agency employee’s goal, that is to do what is best for the customer at all times. This is the primary focus of every transaction that occurs in the agency.
Ryan began working for Daul Insurance Agency in 2002 after graduating from Loyola University. He became licensed as a P&C Producer in 2003. Ryan graduated from Tulane’s MBA program in 2009. He received his CPCU designation in 2015.
He has served or is currently serving on the following boards:- Independent Agents of Greater New Orleans – Board Member
- Professional Insurance Agents – Governmental Committee Member/ Board Member 2016
- Timberlane Country Club – Board Member (2009-2011)
- Jefferson Chamber of Commerce – Board Member
- Plaquemines Association of Business and Industry (PABI) – Board Member
- GNO, INC Nextgen council 2016
- Ryan Daul is an insurance Producer and Vice-President for Daul Insurance Agency. Ryan’s goal as a Producer is the same as every other Daul Insurance Agency employee’s goal, that is to do what is best for the customer at all times. This is the primary focus of every transaction that occurs in the agency.
- Brian Gardner
Level 3 Communications- Brian Gardner is a Security Evangelist with Level 3 Communications. Brian has extensive experience in the physical and logical security realms. Brian currently focuses on partnering with Level 3 customers in developing and deploying robust programs. Prior to his current role, Brian managed the Level 3 enterprise security team, responsible for protecting the Level 3 corporate environment.
- Brian Gardner is a Security Evangelist with Level 3 Communications. Brian has extensive experience in the physical and logical security realms. Brian currently focuses on partnering with Level 3 customers in developing and deploying robust programs. Prior to his current role, Brian managed the Level 3 enterprise security team, responsible for protecting the Level 3 corporate environment.
- Richard Haney, Jr.
FOGO Data Centers- Mr. Haney founded Fogo Data Centers in 2010 and currently serves as President and COO. Mr. Haney manages and directs facility operations and expansion, overseeing data center design and construction and connectivity. A true entrepreneur, Mr. Haney has owned and operated a number of companies, including a mass litigation consulting company, a mechanical HVAC company, as well as a commercial construction and development company. His expertise in mechanical, electrical, and construction systems has allowed him to build economical world-class facilities that since inception have never been compromised or down. His experience is paramount in geographical expansion to optimize physical growth opportunities. Rick is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology (B.B.A. in Management and Finance).
- Mr. Haney founded Fogo Data Centers in 2010 and currently serves as President and COO. Mr. Haney manages and directs facility operations and expansion, overseeing data center design and construction and connectivity. A true entrepreneur, Mr. Haney has owned and operated a number of companies, including a mass litigation consulting company, a mechanical HVAC company, as well as a commercial construction and development company. His expertise in mechanical, electrical, and construction systems has allowed him to build economical world-class facilities that since inception have never been compromised or down. His experience is paramount in geographical expansion to optimize physical growth opportunities. Rick is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology (B.B.A. in Management and Finance).
- Delous Smith
My IT- With nearly 20 years in the communications and technology industry, Delous Smith is a seasoned professional with a successful track record. He began his career in the telecommunications industry during the deregulation of business phone services. In 2010, he moved into the complex world of technology sales and has become a trusted adviser for many business executives.
Delous works for My IT, a premier technology consulting firm and winner of the 2016 Jefferson Chamber Innovator of the Year. My IT is also recognized as one of the fastest growing businesses in the country and the recipient of the Inc. 5000 Award from Inc.
Delous is a graduate of Leadership Jefferson and has been a member of the Jefferson Chamber since 1998. He recently received Ambassador of the Quarter and is active on multiple committees.
- With nearly 20 years in the communications and technology industry, Delous Smith is a seasoned professional with a successful track record. He began his career in the telecommunications industry during the deregulation of business phone services. In 2010, he moved into the complex world of technology sales and has become a trusted adviser for many business executives.
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Directions to JEDCO Conference Center - 701A Churchill Parkway, Fairfield, LA 70094 from the East Bank via Huey P. Long Bridge (Fairfield, LA aka Avondale, LA)
JEDCO Conference Center Address:
701-A Churchill Parkway, Fairfield, LA (AKA Avondale, LA) 70094
- From the East Bank take Huey P. Long Bridge
- Stay in left lane as you cross HPL. After crossing HPL continue going south in the left lane of Hwy 90 for about 2 miles and turn left at signal light, onto Lapalco Blvd.
- Travel east about 2 miles on Lapalco Blvd., at the next signal light, turn right onto Nicolle Blvd.
- Continue about ¼ mile; on your left you will see the Patrick F. Taylor Academy School and “Churchill Technology and Business Park” ….. turn left into the park. The JEDCO Conference Center will be on your left. It is an orange and gray building that sits in front of the Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy.
Date and Time
Wednesday Aug 31, 2016
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Location
JEDCO Conference Center
700 Churchill Parkway,
Avondale, LA 70094
Fees/Admission
Free