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Speaker

Melanie Chevalier

Specalist Software Asset Management, RIO TINTO

As a Software Asset Management Specialist with over 10 years of experience, I am dedicated to optimizing software portfolios, driving operational efficiency, and implementing automation to streamline processes. My expertise lies in license optimization, compliance management, and leading automation projects that improve system reliability and reduce manual workloads.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with global teams to enhance software utilization, ensure compliance, and manage complex software assets across a variety of industries. From license provisioning and vendor management to managing software transitions and integrations, I focus on aligning technology solutions with the strategic needs of the business.
Passionate about compliance, end user satisfaction, automation, and data analytics, I continually explore the latest industry trends to stay ahead of the curve and ensure the best solutions for the organizations I work with.

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How Do You Build a Scalable SAM App with Automation at Its Core?

Case Study

Thursday, December 04

11:05 am - 11:30 am

Live in Chicago

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Large organizations managing tens of thousands of IT users and hundreds of software renewals every year can’t rely on spreadsheets and manual processes to stay compliant and cost-effective. In this session, hear how one global company built a scalable, automation-driven SAM app to take control of their software landscape.By integrating data from multiple systems and automating key processes—like license removals, renewal workflows, and compliance reporting—they created a platform that reduces manual effort and delivers actionable insights to managers across regions. This case study offers a practical look at combining Power Automate, Power BI, and SAM tools to streamline operations and support smarter decisions. In this session you will learn:

  • How to design a SAM app that scales with your organization’s size and complexity
  • How to use automation to eliminate repetitive tasks and reduce human error
  • How to connect disparate data sources to enable accurate, real-time reporting
  • How to empower managers with self-service tools for approvals and forecasting
  • How to build flexible workflows that adapt to high user turnover and regional needs
Presentation

How Can Automation Take Your SAM App to the Next Level?

3 | Automation Café

Friday, December 05

10:50 am - 03:00 pm

Live in Chicago

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  • How to identify which SAM processes are best suited for automation?
  • How to overcome challenges in implementing and maintaining automation in SAM tools?
  • How to ensure a smooth and reliable data flow between systems and tools?
  • How to replace manual tasks with automation without losing control or flexibility?
  • How to design an automated SAM app that’s future-proof and user-friendly for managers?
Workshop

World Café Harvesting Session

Friday, December 05

03:30 pm - 04:00 pm

Live in Chicago

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WP World Cafe

Listen to the three most important takeaways of the World Café discussion groups.

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Company

RIO TINTO

https://www.riotinto.com/en
We operate in 35 countries where our 60,000 employees are working to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Our portfolio includes iron ore, copper, aluminium and a range of other minerals and materials needed for people, communities and nations to grow and prosper, and for the world to cut carbon emissions to net zero. We continuously search for new projects that can support the energy transition, currently exploring for 8 commodities in 17 countries. We have more than 150 years of mining and processing experience guiding our work. Today, our business relies on technology such as automation and artificial intelligence to help us run safer, more efficient operations and leave a lighter footprint.
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Date
December 04 – 05, 2025
Location
Marriott Marquis Chicago
2121 S Prairie Ave
60616 Chicago
Phone
+1(518)3102904
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