A DevOps evangelist currently helping create immersive Star Wars experiences at Lucasfilm. Previously helped Apple Pay and ESPN.com be more productive through delivery automation.

A DevOps evangelist currently helping create immersive Star Wars experiences at Lucasfilm. Previously helped Apple Pay and ESPN.com be more productive through delivery automation. Show more

Kevin leads an integrated Product, Programming, Technology and Data & Analytics team at Cascade Public Media, which is tasked with bringing digital transformation to Seattle's PBS channel (http://www.kcts9.org) and nonprofit news site (https://www.crosscut.com.) He is a longtime Drupalist, who formerly worked for the Grammy Awards, Major League Baseball and FOX Sports.

Kevin leads an integrated Product, Programming, Technology and Data & Analytics team at Cascade Public Media, which is tasked with bringing digital transformation to Seattle's PBS channel (http://www.kcts9.org) and nonprofit news site (https://www.cr... Show more

Lead Headspace's core product and monetization design. Redesigned and relaunched the app, offering more than meditation: tools for sleep, fitness and yoga, music to focus with, and daily inspirational stories. Formerly worked on Red Bull TV's global launch and ran a small design studio in Canada.

Lead Headspace's core product and monetization design. Redesigned and relaunched the app, offering more than meditation: tools for sleep, fitness and yoga, music to focus with, and daily inspirational stories. Formerly worked on Red Bull TV's global ... Show more

After being adopted by Chicago for 14 years, Stephanie hit 'RESET' and returned to her hometown of Detroit in 2015 to reboot her writing ambitions into a tech career. This bold move has since yielded a foray into Computer Science education and work with nationally lauded groups like Black Girls Code. With over a decade of experience in media-focused Communications, the Grand Circus (Javascript, '16) and Integrate Detroit (Software Development, ‘18) alumna is always looking to share her passion for the T in “STEM” with developers & non-developers alike.

After being adopted by Chicago for 14 years, Stephanie hit 'RESET' and returned to her hometown of Detroit in 2015 to reboot her writing ambitions into a tech career. This bold move has since yielded a foray into Computer Science education and work w... Show more

I am Marketing Professional and Salesforce Consultant with over 15 years of marketing technology experience. I am geek in many ways. I am a fan of Star Wars, Harry Potter, and technology in general). I am a current Salesforce MVP.

I am Marketing Professional and Salesforce Consultant with over 15 years of marketing technology experience. I am geek in many ways. I am a fan of Star Wars, Harry Potter, and technology in general). I am a current Salesforce MVP. Show more

Nicole Zeno has over 10 years of experience starting, building, and growing businesses. Currently, she owns and runs two local companies, Clever Cow Media and XceptionalED. She has a wide range of skills that she brings to her day to day job of helping small businesses grow. She has been nominated for a SXSW interactive award, won PBJ Best Places To Work, Marketing Chair for the St. Jude Run/Walk, and work with fortune 100 and 500 companies.

Nicole Zeno has over 10 years of experience starting, building, and growing businesses. Currently, she owns and runs two local companies, Clever Cow Media and XceptionalED. She has a wide range of skills that she brings to her day to day job of helpi... Show more

Sharon is a young professional, Pan-Africanist, passionate about technology and development. Currently the Chief of Staff at International Youth Federation. She works part time as a content developer at 4barz Tech., where she focuses on developing strategies that align with the product vision as well ensuring a successful launch of the product(s).

Sharon is a young professional, Pan-Africanist, passionate about technology and development. Currently the Chief of Staff at International Youth Federation. She works part time as a content developer at 4barz Tech., where she focuses on developing st... Show more

Erik J. Olson is the Founder & CEO of Array Digital - a digital marketing agency in Virginia.

He’s the host of the Journey to $100 Million, a daily podcast and Amazon flash briefing, as well as the host of Marketers Anonymous, a monthly marketing meetup. Erik speaks often on the topics of entrepreneurialism, building freelance businesses, and digital marketing.

Find Erik online at iamerikjolson.com.

Erik J. Olson is the Founder & CEO of Array Digital - a digital marketing agency in Virginia. He’s the host of the Journey to $100 Million, a daily podcast and Amazon flash briefing, as well as the host of Marketers Anonymous, a monthly marketing... Show more

Remarkable brands require authenticity and a die-hard commitment to values and purpose. Mike Jones passionately pursues these beliefs as CEO of his brand agency - Resound. (He also explores these topics as co-host of the podcast AZ Brandcast.) In recognition of the work he’s done, this Arizona native has been named one of the state’s top entrepreneurs under the age of 35. He also co-leads PHX Startup Week...at least when he and his wife, Adrienne, are not chasing down their 3 kids. If you want to connect, Twitter’s usually where you’ll find him – @remarkamike.

Remarkable brands require authenticity and a die-hard commitment to values and purpose. Mike Jones passionately pursues these beliefs as CEO of his brand agency - Resound. (He also explores these topics as co-host of the podcast AZ Brandcast.) In rec... Show more

I'm a product designer for PowerDMS in Orlando. I'm also a co-organizer for the Downtown Orlando UX Meetup. You can also find me on Twitter @abmiyengar.

I'm a product designer for PowerDMS in Orlando. I'm also a co-organizer for the Downtown Orlando UX Meetup. You can also find me on Twitter @abmiyengar. Show more

Mark is a Software Engineer as well as a Journalist with around 20 years of experience in both fields. He focusses on Web Technology and Digital Transformation, always placing the user in the middle of all considerations.

Mark is a Software Engineer as well as a Journalist with around 20 years of experience in both fields. He focusses on Web Technology and Digital Transformation, always placing the user in the middle of all considerations. Show more

Michael Kurtz has worked in the field of design for over 20 years. A graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in the field of Industrial Design, he’s worked in almost every aspect of design and media. Michael started his company “Designed from Scratch Concepts” in 2018 because he was frustrated watching as new businesses failed because of lackluster brands and terrible marketing. With his business he’s helping small businesses hit the ground running by teaching them how to demand respect, look professional, and compete with the larger companies in their field.
Michael knows how to grab people’s attention and never let go, how to tell a story that will resonate with your clients. Now, he’s going to teach you how to do it too.

Michael Kurtz has worked in the field of design for over 20 years. A graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in the field of Industrial Design, he’s worked in almost every aspect of design and media. Michael started his company “Designed from Scr... Show more

Tami Wloch
Director of Social/Digital Marketing, Strategic & Creative Marketing Inc.
847-271-4066
Tami@SCmarketinginc.com
www.scmarketinginc.com

Professional BIO

Tami Wloch’s career includes 20 years of corporate sales and marketing experience in retail, tourism, and telecommunications, plus entrepreneurial experience gained by starting and managing multiple retail businesses.

Tami is highly skilled in Paid Social Ad Campaigns and runs customer campaigns that can obtain 50,000+ views in a month and have engagement rates 200%+ higher than average. Due to her successful ad campaigns, Tami serves on:
• Multiple Facebook Advisory Panels to analyze features and provide feedback to Facebook Corporate including the mobile app, video design, & their paid campaign programs
• An Adobe Spark Panel advising Adobe designers regarding features in their custom graphic & video program
• A LinkedIn Advisory Panel providing feedback for many tools used by LinkedIn, including their paid campaign program

Both Nationally and Internationally, Tami teaches classes in Social Media to help business owners understand the complex world of gaining customers thru Social Platforms. Tami’s presentations give attendees step-by-step instructions they can implement for immediate results. In addition, she is certified in both SEO and Google Analytics.

Specific areas of focus throughout her career include: entrepreneurship; small & mid-sized business marketing; teaching and educating; public speaking; networking referrals; advertising, promotions and publicity campaigns; client relations; paid social media campaigns; social media marketing.

Her educational background includes a BA in Education from the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana and a second degree black belt in martial arts.


Recommendations By Past Attendees

“Tami is extremely knowledgeable and her presentation was outstanding! She found a way to make her material applicable to each and every business owner in the room (all who are from very different industries).” - Kyra Tillman, President at BTM Industries Inc

“5 stars to Tami for her outstanding knowledge within social media marketing. She delivers outstanding value and helped my team of consultants Expedia CruiseShipCenters NorthShore in more ways than I can describe in a paragraph. Thank you Tami!” - Paul Coplan, Owner, Expedia Cruise Ships Centers

“Before working with Tami, I had a clear understanding of how to use and navigate my own social media accounts, but was unsure of how to translate those skills to business accounts. Tami guided me through establishing, running, and most importantly, profiting from my social media business accounts. She's the best!” - Anna Dolezal, MS, Education Coordinator at National Association for Healthcare Quality

I attended Tami Wloch's presentation to over 1,000 delegates at MDRT meeting in Sydney recently and was most impressed. She spoke clearly and succinctly about the value of using Facebook and LinkedIn in your business to build your professional profile. Her topic helped me to understand the power of these social media tools in a simple and easy to implement manner. I would highly recommend Tami Wloch to any prospective organization seeking a knowledgeable & entertaining speaker to share valuable, practicable, tips and traps in social media use to help grow their business. - Michael MacQuillan, Financial Adviser, Sydney, Australia

Speaking Topics - SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING:
• How To Use Facebook & LinkedIn To Generate More Sales For Your Company
• Why You Should Be Using Twitter To Increase Your Business Sales
• The 5 Key Parts Of Your Website That Need To Be Changed to Get You More Business
• Free Ways To Use Google Analytics To Improve Your Website
• 5 Things Must You Change on Your Facebook Business Page to Attract More Clients
• 5 Changes to Your LinkedIn Profile That Will Get You More Business
• How Your Employees Can Use Social To Increase the Company’s Sales
• How To Effectively Use Social Media To Attract & Keep The Best Employees
• How to Set Up a Business Page on Facebook (& Why You NEED To Have One)
• Why You Need a Business Page on LinkedIn (in additional to your personal profile)
• What Must Be Included In Every Social Media Post to Drive Sales
• How to Use Local Facebook Events To Reach More Attendees And To Sell More Booths
• How to Reach More Potential Customers on LinkedIn for Free
• Other Social/Digital Media Topics As Requested

MEDIA AND SPEAKING EVENTS

September 2019 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Global Conference Sydney, Australia
Speaker: How to Successfully Use Facebook & LinkedIn To Generate More Sales

July 2019 Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce Aurora, IL
Speaker + Panelist: Growing Your Business Using Social Media

June 2019 Goldman-Sachs 10K Businesses Group Elmhurst, IL
Speaker: How to Use Facebook & LinkedIn to Increase Sales

May 2019 Expedia CruiseShip Center Buffalo Grove, IL
Speaker: How To Get More Travel Industry Clients with Social

March 2019 Pet Industry Professionals National Webinar
Speaker: How To Use Social Media to Land More Business

February 2019 Business Radio X Pensicola, FL
Speaker: How The Latest Facebook Changes Can Affect Your Business

February 2019 Extraordinary Professional Women’s Networking Group (EPWNG) Aurora, IL
Speaker: How To Use Social Media to Land More Business

December 2018 Webb Financial Group Lake Forest, IL
Speaker: How Your Company Employees Can Share On LinkedIn

September 2018 Grayslake Business Group (GBBG) Grayslake, IL
Speaker: How To Use Facebook To Grow Your Business

August 2018 Churchill, Quinn, Richtman, & Hamilton Grayslake, IL
Speaker: How Your Company Execs Can Share On LinkedIn

June 2018 PC Nation Evanston, IL
Speaker: How To Increase Sales With Your Facebook Biz Page

March 2018 HR Summit Chicago, IL
Speaker: Recruitment Marketing using Social

*Private/SemiPrivate Classes available year-round upon request

AV Needs:
- Large Screen
- Projector to connect to computer
- Clicker to forward the computer slides
- Microphone – only for large rooms

Tami Wloch Director of Social/Digital Marketing, Strategic & Creative Marketing Inc. 847-271-4066 Tami@SCmarketinginc.com www.scmarketinginc.com Professional BIO Tami Wloch’s career includes 20 years of corporate sales and marketing experi... Show more

I am interested in things that can change the world. Aside from writing, I also anchor events/shows and I act too.

I am interested in things that can change the world. Aside from writing, I also anchor events/shows and I act too. Show more

Since graduating with an honours degree in Business, Nick has dedicated his 25 year career to design and design leadership. From a backyard startup through agency life to WA’s biggest institutions, Nick has created and lead design teams across a broad spectrum of industries, platforms, experiences and brands in the UK and Australia. With entrepreneurial and leadership experience delivering design, marketing, customer and brand experience projects, and major strategy and transformation programs, Nick is still humbly learning the idiosyncrasies of human-centred design.

Since graduating with an honours degree in Business, Nick has dedicated his 25 year career to design and design leadership. From a backyard startup through agency life to WA’s biggest institutions, Nick has created and lead design teams across a broa... Show more

An Emmy award-winning filmmaker and recognized in Knoxville’s 40 Under 40 list, Tyler Hays is a co-founder and video strategist at Vessul Creative, a strategy-focused video marketing firm that helps companies implement effective storytelling to transform their business. Whether through traditional forms or virtual reality, Tyler believes that video storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to influence culture and make an impact. As a professional engineer turned creative entrepreneur, problem-solving is always as the core of how he approaches projects and has led him into directing video projects both nationally and internationally for clients such as the Travel Channel.

An Emmy award-winning filmmaker and recognized in Knoxville’s 40 Under 40 list, Tyler Hays is a co-founder and video strategist at Vessul Creative, a strategy-focused video marketing firm that helps companies implement effective storytelling to trans... Show more

Marketing manager e digital product integrator. La mia esperienza si basa su progetti di piattaforme HR digitali, e-Commerce e advertising.
Ho maturato la mia esperienza strategica in grandi aziende digital (Italiaonline, Matrix e Buongiorno). Negli ultimi anni mi sono occupato di lanciare startup #hrtech #ecommerce dal carattere innovativo e sociale (Jobmetoo, Jointly, Myco).

Marketing manager e digital product integrator. La mia esperienza si basa su progetti di piattaforme HR digitali, e-Commerce e advertising. Ho maturato la mia esperienza strategica in grandi aziende digital (Italiaonline, Matrix e Buongiorno). Neg... Show more

I have worn many hats - everything from end user, to administrator trainer, to server farm admin, and even to solutions architect (SharePoint included!)

I actively work in on-premises and cloud environments, and assist businesses of every size to solve technology challenges and streamline digital business processes. Having worn so many hats, my experience has taught me many lessons, and I love to share that experience with people!

I have worn many hats - everything from end user, to administrator trainer, to server farm admin, and even to solutions architect (SharePoint included!) I actively work in on-premises and cloud environments, and assist businesses of every size to ... Show more

A business and technology strategy executive with 20 years of experience in M&E and founding partner of Konstrukt, an execution-oriented media technology consulting and advisory firm. Has incubated and launch a variety of new businesses in media and technology with expertise in post-production, media logistics and multi-platform distribution.

A business and technology strategy executive with 20 years of experience in M&E and founding partner of Konstrukt, an execution-oriented media technology consulting and advisory firm. Has incubated and launch a variety of new businesses in media and ... Show more

🛠️ Code > Create > Coach > Repeat.
Ron Dagdag has spent 25 years figuring out which tool fits the problem—and when “good enough” is the right engineering choice. He leads research engineering at Thomson Reuters, building AI systems that hold up in production, not just in demos. A multi-category Microsoft MVP since 2017, he works across web, mixed reality, IoT, edge devices, and AI. He organizes Global AI Dallas locally and serves as a Global AI Advisor, supporting community leaders across 190+ chapters worldwide. He speaks internationally through one lens: augmented intelligence—technology that makes people better at what they do. He builds things, stress-tests what breaks, and teaches what works.

🛠️ Code > Create > Coach > Repeat. Ron Dagdag has spent 25 years figuring out which tool fits the problem—and when “good enough” is the right engineering choice. He leads research engineering at Thomson Reuters, building AI systems that hold up in... Show more

Soy Roberto Navarro, Ingeniero Informático de profesión y por suerte de vocación y MVP en IA, llevo cerca de 20 años trabajando en el sector, y durante los últimos 7-8 dedicándome a tareas relacionadas con el BigData y la IA en Azure, aunque siempre me pico el mundillo este de contar cosas, de ayudar a la gente a meterse es este mundo hyper-loco, así que hace como unos 3 años me metí más de lleno en la “comunidad”, realizando charlas en diversos eventos de Azure, como el GlobalAIBootcamp, NetCoreConf, GlobalAzure, etc. escribiendo algún que otro post, mi propio canal de Youtube, etc. y aquí estoy ahora, como Evangelist en donde parte de mi trabajo es precisamente este, el de ayudar a la gente y las empresas a entender este mundo tan loco de los datos, la IA, etc.

Soy Roberto Navarro, Ingeniero Informático de profesión y por suerte de vocación y MVP en IA, llevo cerca de 20 años trabajando en el sector, y durante los últimos 7-8 dedicándome a tareas relacionadas con el BigData y la IA en Azure, aunque siempre ... Show more

Diana is a CNCF Ambassador and Operational Resilience TAG lead. She is an OpenTelemetry Romanian localization maintainer and Docs approver, and Kepler maintainer. She co-leads the Neurodiversity Merge Forward community, and organizes Cloud Native Days Romania. Professionally, she is the Head of Developer Relations Engineering at VictoriaMetrics, where she works at the intersection of developer experience, observability, and open source community engagement.

Diana is a CNCF Ambassador and Operational Resilience TAG lead. She is an OpenTelemetry Romanian localization maintainer and Docs approver, and Kepler maintainer. She co-leads the Neurodiversity Merge Forward community, and organizes Cloud Native Day... Show more

Ed is a Microsoft MVP and an international speaker, writer, online influencer, a Developer Advocate for Deepgram, and expert on all things web development. Ed enjoys geeking out to cool new tech, brainstorming about future technology, and admiring great design.

Ed has shared his insights, experiences, and advice around collaboration, knowledge management, social computing, and training at many industry events around the United States. Highly ethical and engaging with an uncanny business acumen, he is a creative community builder and outside the box thinker. Long term business relationships throughout the world within internal communications, employee engagement and marketing as well as IT. Focusing on Financial, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Agency and Professional Services. He has defined, architected, implemented line of business solutions with a touch of style and UX best practices.

Ed is a Microsoft MVP and an international speaker, writer, online influencer, a Developer Advocate for Deepgram, and expert on all things web development. Ed enjoys geeking out to cool new tech, brainstorming about future technology, and admiring gr... Show more

Joseph is a leading voice in AI and cyber, developing software and content that shape how millions of developers build. His open source game gh.io/scg has helped 10K+ developers gain AI and security skills. His videos, with 4.3M+ views, simplify complex technical topics and deliver actionable tips to a global audience. As a speaker, Joseph has delivered 80 technical sessions in 25 countries in 5 years, averaging 300 engineers per session, captivating audiences with his insights and energetic stage presence.

Joseph is a leading voice in AI and cyber, developing software and content that shape how millions of developers build. His open source game gh.io/scg has helped 10K+ developers gain AI and security skills. His videos, with 4.3M+ views, simplify comp... Show more

Power Platform & Copilot Studio Architect, Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft certified, Claude Certified, published LinkedIn Learning instructor, public speaker, Power Platform Community High Five user group founder, On Air in the Cloud podcast host, and Women in Power (Platform) mentor.

Versatile solution architect with over 25 years' international experience of leading and developing software solutions in permanent and contract roles for sectors including finance, legal, manufacturing, construction, game development, retail, healthcare, travel, and charity.

Power Platform & Copilot Studio Architect, Microsoft MVP for Business Applications, Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft certified, Claude Certified, published LinkedIn Learning instructor, public speaker, Power Platform Community High Five u... Show more

Darrell is a Workplace Technology and Enablement Specialist who coaches people and teams to get real value from Microsoft 365, beyond just knowing where the buttons are. For more than 15 years he has combined a consultant's know-how with a coach's mindset, so the technical feels practical and the practical feels achievable.
His work focuses on productivity, communication, collaboration and task management with tools such as Teams, Copilot and Loop. Darrell has seen plenty of training that's forgotten by Friday, so his sessions are hands-on, interactive and built around the way people actually work. He's comfortable with beginners, experts, leaders and frontline teams, and he meets people where they are.
Away from work, Darrell is a keen amateur photographer. His camera keeps teaching him about focus, composition and storytelling, which turn out to be useful lessons at work too.

Darrell blogs and create videos and courses at Modern Work Mentor. He also co-hosts "The 365 Message Center Show" with Daniel Glenn, to help prepare organisations for changes coming on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap.

I like to help people tell their stories about work, life and the balance in between. I have a keen interest in mobile videography and live streaming.

Darrell is a Workplace Technology and Enablement Specialist who coaches people and teams to get real value from Microsoft 365, beyond just knowing where the buttons are. For more than 15 years he has combined a consultant's know-how with a coach's mi... Show more

My name is Joery Van den Bosch, and I am currently working aI work as a Principal Solutions Architect at Robopack. Robopack is a cloud-native platform that automates application packaging, deployment, and patch management for Microsoft Intune. It gives IT teams access to 30,000+ applications and keeps software automatically packaged, deployed, and up to date. With a deep-rooted passion for IT, I find myself constantly immersed in the ever-evolving world of technology. I Also have been rewarded with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award.
In addition to my professional endeavors and personal interests, I take great pride in being a source of information and knowledge for the community. I believe in the power of sharing insights and helping others navigate the complex world of technology.

With my role as a Principal Solutions Architect, I strive to stay updated with the latest advancements and trends in the IT industry. This allows me to gather valuable information and insights that I can readily share with my colleagues, clients, and the wider community. Whether it’s through writing articles, delivering presentations, or participating in tech forums, I actively contribute to the dissemination of information. I believe in empowering individuals and organizations by providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions and achieve their goals. I am always eager to engage in meaningful conversations and discussions, exchanging ideas and collaborating with like-minded individuals. By fostering a spirit of learning and sharing, I aim to create an environment where everyone can benefit from the collective wisdom and expertise of the community.

My name is Joery Van den Bosch, and I am currently working aI work as a Principal Solutions Architect at Robopack. Robopack is a cloud-native platform that automates application packaging, deployment, and patch management for Microsoft Intune. It giv... Show more

Daniel Sogl is Director of AI Engineering at SHI GmbH. With a background in FinTech and IT consulting, he helps internal teams and enterprise clients put AI to work in two areas: AI-assisted software engineering and Generative AI. He speaks regularly at international conferences and workshops on turning AI tools into measurable gains in developer productivity and code quality.

Daniel Sogl is Director of AI Engineering at SHI GmbH. With a background in FinTech and IT consulting, he helps internal teams and enterprise clients put AI to work in two areas: AI-assisted software engineering and Generative AI. He speaks regularly... Show more

Isaac Levin is a Developer Advocate at JetBrains and a Microsoft MVP, with over 15 years of experience as a developer for the web, mostly in .NET. Lately he spends a lot of his time building agent workflows for his own projects and figuring out where a human still needs to be the one pressing the button. He hosts Coffee and Open Source, a podcast and live stream where he interviews folks from across the tech industry, with more than 180 episodes since 2020. He also built PresenceLight, an open-source app with over 440 stars on GitHub that changes the color of your smart lights based on your Microsoft Teams status. He lives outside of Seattle with his family and is a fairly large tinkerer, which explains most of his GitHub.

Isaac Levin is a Developer Advocate at JetBrains and a Microsoft MVP, with over 15 years of experience as a developer for the web, mostly in .NET. Lately he spends a lot of his time building agent workflows for his own projects and figuring out where... Show more

Edoardo Dusi is a Senior Developer Advocate at AWS, based in Italy. He started as a software developer, moved into leading engineering teams, and then into developer relations, where he ran the DevRel & Community team at Storyblok before joining AWS. He shares what he learns through talks, his blog and Buongiorno da Edo, a tech and AI podcast on YouTube that he writes and hosts himself.

Edoardo Dusi is a Senior Developer Advocate at AWS, based in Italy. He started as a software developer, moved into leading engineering teams, and then into developer relations, where he ran the DevRel & Community team at Storyblok before joining AWS.... Show more