Jim Kaskade

I currently lead Conversica, a PE-backed category creator and leader in AI-enabled augmented workforce solutions.

Prior, I led Janrain, PE-backed category creator of Consumer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) & acquired by Akamai.

Prior to this I led CSC's (now DXC's) newly formed Digital Applications business in the Americas, a team of over 7K. The convergence of disruptive technologies such as analytics, mobile, cloud & cyber security were leveraged to help our clients become digital businesses. Prior to this, I led CSC's global Big Data & Analytics (BD&A) business unit, CSC's fastest growing business of over 1K.

As a senior executive/CEO, I've built companies in Big Data, Cloud Computing, Software as a Service (SaaS), Online & Mobile Digital Media, Advertising, & Semiconductors. I also spent 10+ years in leadership roles developing enterprise data warehousing, data mining, and business intelligence solutions.

Areas of Expertise Include:
• Artificial Intelligence
• Consumer Identity & Access Management
• Digital Transformation / Digital Applications
• Big Data, Analytics, Internet of Things
• Social and Mobile
• Datacenter virtualization
• Cloud computing
• Cloud security
• Infrastructure and Platform As A Service (IaaS, PaaS)
• Software As A Service (SaaS)
• Broadband in-video advertising
• Online video publishing and syndication
• Social networking
• Social media
• Mobile video
• Web 2.0 applications
• Data warehousing and Big Data "1.0"
• Business intelligence and analytics
• Data mining
• Relational database technologies
• Fabless semiconductors & packaging
• High speed interconnects / switched fabric

Specialties:
• Bringing Vision That All Understand & Support
• Running A Fiscally Conservative & ROI-focused Organization
• Producing Sustainable Competitive Advantage
• Inspiring Next-Generation Executive Teams
• Creating a Nimble Organization
• Instilling Passion & Commitment Throughout
• Fostering Communication That Is Consistent, Clear, & Concise
• Cultivating A Humble Team
• Empowering Change With Innovation at The Core
• Championing Clear and Focused Direction Centered Around The Customer