Experienced Software Asset Manager. Data-driven approach to software licensing, software audit response and remediation. Manage software risk and compliance for major publishers including Microsoft, Oracle and IBM. Led Aspera SAM implementation to replace Altiris. Manage Aspera / USU License Manager.

I have twenty years of professional working experience in IT process improvement, business analysis, and operational experience in IT infrastructure, much of that in Big 4 consulting. My competencies includes process discovery, process re-design and improvement, implementing and managing IT infrastructure services. MBA in Information Systems, The University of Texas at Aus

Francisco F. Hansen brings 15 years of expertise in software contract negotiations and license management and has helped many of the largest corporations implement a successful software portfolio management. Francisco has led and supported license management projects at Nike, Google, Mercedes-Benz, Whirlpool, Caterpillar, Amgen, Iberdrola, Repsol, and many others.

I hold various certifications including, Certified Asset Management Professional (CAMP), Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM), Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM), Certified Hardware Asset Professional (CHAMP) and Certified Asset Management Security Expert (CAMSE). My current role provides Software Asset Management(SAM) support by completing due diligence for license entitlement, license metrics and terms and conditions of contracts as it relates to SAM; conducting detailed software inventories on a periodic basis to determine the exact number of software installations and usage, comparing this information with the number of licenses purchased/entitlement, and establishing controls to ensure that proper licensing practices are maintained on an ongoing basis. Reduce software and support costs by providing usage data to assist in negotiating contract agreements and eliminating or reallocating Shelfware. Establish ongoing policies and procedures surrounding the acquisition, documentation, deployment, usage and retirement of software in an effort to recognize long-term benefits of SAM.

Technology is a calling for Ben Kamper. The through-line of his career (private equity, insurtech, fintech, and Calero) tracks opportunities for creative problem-solving. He applies outside-the-box, intuitive leaps to help organizations conquer their most complex obstacles. He joins us today to help overworked, underappreciated, and underpaid SAM and procurement teams reclaim their time and create documented wins across their organizations.

Donna Walker is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience spanning over three decades in the industry. Her expertise encompasses Software Asset Management (SAM), IT Asset Management (ITAM), license management, improved security, cloud cost optimization, third party maintenance, support and reducing overall risk for organizations. Donna spent years working in ERP at PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP as well as offering cost effective alternatives at Rimini Street and Azul Systems.

Eric Gohdes is the Vice President of North America at Xensam, where he specializes in helping organizations manage and optimize their software licensing and control software spend across major vendors. With a background in Mass Communication from Minnesota State University Moorhead, Eric leverages his expertise to drive efficiency and cost savings for clients in the complex world of software asset management.

Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence. Today, we stand behind 29 million consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss. As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues, are building an inclusive and innovative culture, and are helping to uplift communities through thoughtful corporate impact programs.

Best-in-class tools to improve the efficiency of SAP®: VOQUZ Labs is a recognized leader in SAP® license management. Most of our samQ® software customers achieve savings in license and maintenance fees that significantly exceed their investment in samQ®, which assesses and manages SAP® licenses, automates user classification, and helps customers save costs. An ERP strategy has long-term impacts – our visoryQ Business Case Builder for SAP® reviews customers’ strategies, options, and costs to facilitate their transition from ERP to S/4HANA and RISE. For business screening and automation of internal control systems, remQ continuously monitors and controls critical business processes. remQ protects revenue and prevents financial loss in sales, finance, procurement, and payroll. remQ also helps reduce counter-party and legal risks by screening business partners against global sanctions lists. setQ® is a tool for managing users and authorizations. It reduces access risks and SODs and increases compliance.

Verisign, a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, enables internet navigation for many of the world’s most recognized domain names. Verisign enables the security, stability, and resiliency of key internet infrastructure and services, including providing root zone maintainer services, operating two of the 13 global internet root servers, and providing registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net top-level domains, which support the majority of global e-commerce.

We challenge convention and exceed expectations by delivering superior solutions with integrity and personal service that is lacking from our competition. Our solutions are designed to provide clarity, control, compliance and cost savings across your global technology estates. Whether you're considering a relationship with us as a customer, a partner, or a member of our team, we invite you to get to know us and our passion for this industry.

Azul is the only company 100% focused on Java, delivering the most trusted Java platform to the modern cloud enterprise. We provide the world’s best commercial support for OpenJDK to our customers by prioritizing their success, maintaining our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence, and advancing Java through community leadership. Millions of Java developers, hundreds of millions of devices, and the world’s most highly regarded businesses - including 35% of the Fortune 100 - trust Azul to power their applications with exceptional capabilities, performance, security, value, and success. Azul offers three Java solutions for customers. Chosen by leading global companies, Azul Platform Core offers support and 100% open-source builds that are Java SE compliant and TCK verified, and can help save up to 70% off Oracle Java.. Our award-winning enhanced build of OpenJDK for superior application performance responsiveness and efficient, called Platform Prime, can help cut infrastructure costs by 20%+. Azul Intelligence Cloud provides actionable intelligence from production Java runtime data to efficiently prioritize vulnerable code for remediation and identify unused code for removal.

Xensam is a SaaS SAM solution helping companies all over the world with Hardware asset management, Software asset management and SaaS asset management all in the same platform with the same agent. Xensam is the only solution providing active usage on both on-premise software and saas software for the best optimization and cost savings.