AI Strategy & Roadmapping 2026 Panelists

 

Michael Mittleman | CEO, Pivotpoint strategies

With a career spanning executive leadership at Florida Power & Light, Baltimore Gas & Electric, and Constellation Energy, Michael provides insight into enterprise-scale transformation and the human side of technology adoption.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldfowler/

anil kshepakaran | Managing Partner, NOV8TIV

As a serial founder and board-level advisor, Anil brings a unique 'innovator’s mindset' shaped by years of leading IT consultancies and digital health ventures. A veteran of cloud architecture and strategic planning, he offers the panel deep expertise in navigating the technical complexities required to scale AI products from initial investment to enterprise-wide modernization.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-kshepakaran/

 

tim waire | SVP & Chief Technology Officer, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

A veteran of the CIO seat, Tim brings extensive experience from his tenures as CIO for Quest Diagnostics and Vice President of IT at Constellation. He offers the panel a masterclass in high-stakes digital transformation and strategic leadership, drawing on a career spent optimizing mission-critical technology portfolios for some of the world’s most prominent organizations.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitaltim/

Danielle Burnett | President, Applied Technology Services

As President of ATS and a former member of the Dell Technologies Partner Advisory Board, Danielle brings a distinct perspective on the evolution of the IT channel and emerging tech strategy. A recognized leader in the Mid-Atlantic region, she specializes in helping organizations leverage strategic technology partnerships to innovate faster, work smarter, and achieve meaningful business results.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appliedtechnologyservices/