Seattle CIO Community
Town Hall
October 16, 2024 | 10:00am PDT
October 16, 2024
10:00am PDT
Less is Never More — Maximizing Resources for Cost Optimization
Participate with your CIO peers in the Seattle community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for IT leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.
Join fellow CIOs in the Seattle community to discuss:
Identifying, vetting, and prioritizing opportunities to maximize value
Developing an effective cost optimization strategy for long-term value
Building a consensus among leaders throughout the organization
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Seattle CIO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Dennen Monks
CrowdStrike
Field Tech Strategist
Moderator

Viggo Forde
Snohomish County
CIO and Director, IT
Governing Body Host

David Elfering
Carrix
Director of Cybersecurity
Discussion Leader

John Howie
Bayer
Head of IT Security Risk and M&A IT Security
Discussion Leader

Matt Modarelli
Washington State Department of Transportation
CIO & Director, Technology Services
Discussion Leader
Agenda
October 16, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Less is Never More — Maximizing Resources for Cost Optimization
Hosted by CrowdStrike
In this environment, cost optimization must be an always-on discipline. Leaders need to pursue cost optimization through both function-specific and enterprise-wide programs and connect cost optimization efforts to the organization’s larger objectives.
Join this town hall to discuss:
- Identifying, vetting, and prioritizing opportunities to maximize value
- Developing an effective cost optimization strategy for long-term value
- Building a consensus among leaders throughout the organization
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Community Program Manager
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