WatITis 2019 is the 20th annual Waterloo Information Technology and Information Systems conference, organized by the University of Waterloo. This event brings together IT professionals from across the campus to share experiences, knowledge, and foster collaboration within the university's distributed IT infrastructure.
The conference features a diverse range of sessions covering topics such as artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making, web content management systems, exam management, and big data analysis. Notable sessions include "AI QnA Chat Bot," "Enabling Data Driven Decision Making," and "Big Data and Machine Learning with Ambari/Hadoop."
Keynote speakers for the event are Maura R. Grossman, who will discuss her journey as an innovator in legal technology, and Howard Armitage, who will explore the factors contributing to Waterloo Region's success as a leading technology cluster.
WatITis 2019 is open to all staff, faculty, and students involved in IT at the University of Waterloo. Attendees will have opportunities to engage in networking, attend informative sessions, and gain insights from industry leaders, making it a valuable event for those interested in the latest developments in information technology and systems.
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Speakers(32)
A. Ertel
A. Ertel co-presented on the Odyssey Examination Management System, focusing on its development and implementation to improve examination processes.
A. Vos
A. Vos co-presented on the Odyssey Examination Management System, discussing challenges in administering written examinations and how the system addresses these issues.
Andrew Ward
Andrew Ward co-presented on the integration of SAML and DUO Authentication, discussing the capabilities and integration experiences of these systems at the university.
Connie van Oostveen
Connie van Oostveen co-presented on TeamDynamix, a new Project and Portfolio Management tool, demonstrating its capabilities and future plans for campus-wide implementation.
Daryl Dore
Information Systems & Technology (IST), University of Waterloo
Daryl Dore moderated a panel discussion on enabling data-driven decision-making, featuring leaders from Student, Finance, and HR departments, focusing on data management, access, privacy, reporting, and governance.
David Bean
Registrar’s Office, University of Waterloo
David Bean participated in a panel discussion on enabling data-driven decision-making, providing insights from the Registrar’s Office.
Edward Chrzanowski
Edward Chrzanowski presented on ARFIT (Augmented Reality for Information Technology), discussing the development and potential applications of augmented reality in IT.
Greg Smith
Greg Smith co-presented on collaboration between IST and campus departments, highlighting successful projects and the benefits of working with IST.
Gregor Richards
Gregor Richards presented on the history and future of programming languages, relating the history of programming languages at Waterloo and discussing current research and future paths.
Howard Armitage
Founding Director at Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, University of Waterloo
Howard Armitage is the Founding Director of the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business at the University of Waterloo, recognized for his contributions to entrepreneurship education and strategy implementation.
I. Morland
I. Morland co-presented on the Odyssey Examination Management System, highlighting its features and benefits for academic departments.
John Kemp
John Kemp presented on the Azure Data Platform, discussing tools like Data Factory, Data Bricks, and Power BI, and their application at the University of Waterloo to enhance data availability and reduce institutional risk.
Kathy Winter
Kathy Winter co-presented on the Information Risk Assessment process, providing an overview of its refinement to support various campus initiatives and incorporating recent legislative changes.
Kevin Paxman
Kevin Paxman, along with WCMS Developers, provided an update on the Waterloo Content Management System (WCMS), including progress on a Drupal 8-based version and upcoming features.
Kim Snage
Human Resources, University of Waterloo
Kim Snage participated in a panel discussion on enabling data-driven decision-making, sharing insights from the Human Resources perspective.
Koorus Bookan
Koorus Bookan focused on online live collaboration services provided by ITMS, primarily using WebEx and Adobe Connect, with an emphasis on WebEx as a new tool in their offerings.
Lisa Tomalty
Lisa Tomalty co-presented on collaboration between IST and campus departments, highlighting successful projects and the benefits of working with IST.
Maher Shinouda
Maher Shinouda co-presented on Identity and Access Management Reference Architecture, illustrating IAM component structures and relationships to authoritative data systems.
MaryAnne Chan
Finance, University of Waterloo
MaryAnne Chan participated in a panel discussion on enabling data-driven decision-making, offering perspectives from the Finance department.
Maura R. Grossman
Research Professor and Director of Women in Computer Science at University of Waterloo
Maura R. Grossman, J.D., Ph.D., is a Research Professor and Director of Women in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, an Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, and Principal at Maura Grossman Law, specializing in eDiscovery and information governance.
Mike Nowakowski
Mike Nowakowski co-presented on the Information Risk Assessment process, providing an overview of its refinement to support various campus initiatives and incorporating recent legislative changes.
Pam Fluttert
Pam Fluttert co-presented on TeamDynamix, a new Project and Portfolio Management tool, demonstrating its capabilities and future plans for campus-wide implementation.
Peter Melse
Peter Melse presented on building a home lab on a budget, sharing insights into creating a self-imposed test lab using open source and scalable technologies.
Pratik Patel
Pratik Patel explored the Microsoft Office 365 suite and Microsoft Power Platform, highlighting their potential to enhance office productivity through improved document management, internal communications, and project management.
Ryan Goggin
Ryan Goggin co-presented on the integration of SAML and DUO Authentication, discussing the capabilities and integration experiences of these systems at the university.
Sean Mason
Sean Mason co-presented on the integration of SAML and DUO Authentication, discussing the capabilities and integration experiences of these systems at the university.
Sergey Bobkin
Sergey Bobkin co-presented on the Information Risk Assessment process, providing an overview of its refinement to support various campus initiatives and incorporating recent legislative changes.
Shah Chandon
Shah Chandon presented on the development of an AI QnA Chat Bot using Azure's QnAMaker and Web App Bot services, aiming to provide a chatbot experience for end users.
Stephen Sempson
Stephen Sempson discussed big data and machine learning with Ambari/Hadoop, providing a walkthrough setup for system log analysis.
Tanya Andrews
Tanya Andrews introduced key topics from the 'More Feet on the Ground' mental health education program, emphasizing the importance of recognizing, responding to, and referring individuals experiencing mental health concerns on campus.
Tara Hillis
Tara Hillis co-presented on TeamDynamix, a new Project and Portfolio Management tool, demonstrating its capabilities and future plans for campus-wide implementation.
Terry Labach
Terry Labach discussed the security and privacy risks associated with adopting cloud computing models, cautioning against potential issues and emphasizing the need for careful consideration before transitioning to cloud services.
Event Details
- Date
- December 2, 2019
- Location
- 🇨🇦 Waterloo, Canada
- University of Waterloo
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Staff, faculty, and students involved in IT at the University of Waterloo.