Document Management and Workflow 2005 Conference

Derek has a long history in content management and has spent his entire 6+ years at IBM in the content management business. Derick also works directly with content management analysts and frequently meets with customers around the world. He is also the strategist for content management offerings from IBM. His educational and career background is computer science and physics; Derek holds a B.S. in Physics from Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, USA and continued with his graduate studies in physics at the University of Iowa, Iowa City IA, USA.

During his 37 year career with the Kansas Department of Transportation, Mr. Comstock has worked in the areas of planning; developing federally funded projects with cities and counties; estimating and letting construction projects; developing and coordinating the multi-year Kansas Comprehensive Highway Programs; directing the design of state highway roads and bridges; and is currently Director of Engineering and Design for the department. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla, a Master of Science Degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia, and is a licensed professional engineer in Kansas and Missouri.

Mr. Just will discuss the history and fundamentals of workflow technology, basic implementation strategies, review the key vendors in the market, prophesize the direction of the technology over the next 3 to 5 years and touch on the benefits and issues when considering workflow deployment. This presentation will continue the “basics of” conference series as a non-technical, solutions oriented presentation.

Mr. Just has 12 years’ experience in the process management industry, the last 10 in consulting practice. He focuses on helping organizations attain operational excellence using process analysis and redesign techniques, often utilizing best-of-breed technologies including enterprise document management, workflow and related software. His diverse experience in business and computing environments gives him a unique perspective on business problems and insight into creative ways of solving them. He specializes in assisting clients through the process of needs assessment, technology evaluation and vendor selection.

For centuries, man has been inventing tools to support collaboration. From smoke signals, to the Pony Express, to the telegraph, and now digital messaging, tools continuously revolutionize the way we do our work. Today, many complex tools exist to enhance collaboration. But, what can they really do to increase operational efficiencies, reduce time-to-delivery, and support knowledge capture in the complex engineering environment?

Mr. Perkins specializes in process design and knowledge systems architecture. With a technology focus of advanced knowledge systems, he solves organizational challenges inherent to the engineering lifecycle.

How to automate the process of capturing email messages as business documents/records, simplify the retrieval of messages for compliance purposes, and effectively solves email storage issues, while also significantly improving business processes.

Russ Gould is the Senior Product Marketing Manager for FileNet's email management products. In this role, Mr. Gould manages the marketing efforts for FileNet's email management product line and serves as FileNet's principal evangelist for this technology. Prior to joining FileNet, Mr. Gould was Director, Product Management for Cardiff Software, Inc. where he was responsible for the company's product management and product marketing functions. He has more than 15 years of experience in software product marketing and holds an MBA from Syracuse University and a BBA from the University of Wisconsin.

Approval automation is an integral component of any content management and workflow initiative. Without it, processes will only be partially automated and will still be burdened by the inconvenience and cost of printing to paper whenever a signature is required.

Silanis is the leading provider of approval automation solutions. With products that span from the desktop to the web, Silanis solutions can easily integrate into word processing applications, forms and content management packages, and web portals.

Through this presentation, Tommy Petrogiannis will provide an overview of the role of electronic approvals in Department of Transportation eGovernment initiatives.

Since Silanis was founded in 1992, Tommy Petrogiannis has been the driving force behind the company. His integrity, enthusiasm, and unwavering focus on customer satisfaction are the foundation of Silanis' corporate culture and inspire confidence and loyalty in clients, partners, and employees.

Today, Mr. Petrogiannis directs corporate strategy and guides Silanis' research and development efforts. His understanding of the unique requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures within the US Government are the result of more than 12 years of experience in delivering electronic approval solutions into this market. His expertise is essential in helping to shape Silanis' sales and marketing efforts in this segment.

A recognized authority on the subject of electronic approvals, Mr. Petrogiannis is a frequent keynote speaker at many industry conferences such as BFMA, DoD Identity Protection & Management, & FOSE. A long-time member of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization, Mr. Petrogiannis was also named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40(tm).

Terry Menta is one of the first full-time consultants in imaging technology, and developed many of its training materials. An internationally known end-user educator, he develops coursework for and conducts several international series of seminars. Terry works with end users, analyzing requirements and determining the most cost-effective technology. Since 1976 he has successfully managed information resource management consulting practices in large software houses and management consulting firms. His specialty since 1988 is electronic document management. His solid experience in electronic document management includes his being president of an image and information resource consulting firm, and a contract consultant specializing in corporate familiarization and education in electronic document management. His AIIM involvement includes his receiving AIIM's "Excellence in Electronic Imaging" award; founding the Electronic Image Management Special Interest Group; serving as Education Task Force Chairman; serving as program coordinator for National Conferences; being Program Chair for a National Conference; and serving as a General Conference Chair. He frequently speaks on technology and life-cycle development methodologies for electronic document management systems. Mr. Menta’s most recent client engagement involved the analysis, design, and planning for a city-wide EDMS solution at the City of Las Vegas.