Delaware Innovation Week 2017

As part of Trellist’s Web Development Services, Supraja leads and contributes to IT and Application Development client projects. Supraja is an experienced front-end web developer who is also skilled in email, print, and web design, technical writing, and audio and video editing which allows her to play multiple roles on a single project for maximum efficiency. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Delaware. Her other interests include reading, journaling, listening to podcasts, and cooking.

Eric Smith joined JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMC) in January 2016 as the Executive Director for Consumer and Community Banking (CCB) Cybersecurity. In this role, Eric is responsible for CCB Vulnerability Management, CCB Software Security Assurance Program (SSAP), Cyber Risk and Governance, Cybersecurity Services, Security Architecture and CCB Payment Key Management. Eric is also the CCB point of contact for coordination and partnership with JPMC’s Global Technology Cybersecurity organization. Prior to joining JPMC, Eric spent three years at Citi, where he was the Senior Group Information Security Officer (GISO) for Citi’s North America Consumer Bank, which included Branded Cards, Citi Retail Services, CitiMortgage, and Citi’s Retail Bank. In addition to his capacity as a GISO, Eric also provided information security guidance and support for Citi’s Global Cards functions, the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance program, and provided security services for the North America Chief Information Officer.

Prior to Citi, Eric served as a Senior Information Security Manager at Bank of America. His previous responsibilities included global technology and program management for a variety of Information Security disciplines, including Insider Threat, Identity and Access Management, Information Protection and Monitoring, Social Engineering, Advanced Malware, Information Security Service Delivery and Security Consulting. Eric also led the enterprise Identity and Access Management Transformation Program, implementing enterprise technology to effectively manage system access across multiple complex platforms and applications. Eric spent a combined thirteen years at Bank of America and MBNA America, which was the world’s largest independent issuer of credit cards prior to being acquired by Bank of America in 2006.

Eric holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Delaware, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He also holds two industry certifications, including Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Payment Card Industry Professional (PCIP). He is a member of the Information Security Audit and Control Association (ISACA).

Eric is based in Wilmington, Delaware.

Frank is the Director of Technology at The Archer Group, a Digital Marketing agency based in Wilmington, Delaware. As the Director of Technology, Frank is responsible for the day-to-day operations as well as the long-term vision of the team. He brings a practical approach to software development at Archer, balancing the need to stay on the cutting edge of software with the needs of Archer’s clients.

Frank graduated from the University of Delaware in 2005 with a Masters’ degree in Computer Science. In his spare time you can find Frank at the Delaware Rock Gym.

James Hasenmayer is a software engineering leader with expertise in designing, building, and deploying large scale distributed systems. James is co-lead of the Backend Infrastructure team at BlackRock, supporting the Aladdin platform. This team is responsible for developing core software infrastructure including the BlackRock Messaging System (BMS) and our internal compute farms, and focuses on ensuring a fully stable, scalable and cost efficient infrastructure across all the systems at BlackRock. He is currently focused on an initiative to migrate the Aladdin platform to run on a more scalable, cloud based architecture.

Christopher is a software development & infrastructure expert with a result driven ethos who is recognized internationally as a thought leader in software design, execution and quality.  Highly experienced in running large-scale initiatives that fundamentally change the way large organizations design, develop, deploy and manage software projects.  

As an accomplished leader who consistently delivers software, infrastructure and organizational change, he has managed and led projects in every capacity within the technology field over the last twenty-five plus years.  For the last ten years, he has led numerous firm-wide development initiatives within JPMorgan Chase & Co. that have improved how the firm provides customer solutions while delivering considerable efficiencies and capital savings. He originates from the UK, and has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, and now the US.

He is currently the Technology Director responsible for the Card, Lending, and Digital Servicing Group for the Consumer and Commercial Bank.

Carina graduated from Wilmington University with a degree in Computer and Network Security in May 2016. During college she worked at the help desk at Wilmington University. She recently went through a coding program called Zip Code Wilmington which helped me develop programming skills. She currently work at Chatham FInancial as an Application Security Analyst.

Tariq is the Director of Education at Zip Code Wilmington and a veteran software engineer with over 15 years of industry experience in software development. He has also been a distinguished Java instructor for Temple University's MESA program since 2011.

Gaby Indellini is a social media specialist, Delaware enthusiast, and small business supporter. By day she runs the social media presence of the Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau, and has found her passion in teaching small business owners how to use social media correctly, effectively, and efficiently. Her no-nonsense style is streamlined, results – driven, successful, and fun! Gaby sits on the board of the Crop Foundation as the Communications Director, and is the Marketing Committee Chair for the Light Up The Queen Foundation’s Shine A Light On The Queen concerts. She resides near Historic New Castle with her husband, Lew the Mailman, and their hilarious fox terrier, Olive. Gaby and Lew can often be found in various Wilmington establishments, probably eating.