Wrangling Data and Securing the Future, 26 March | Event in Reno | AllEvents

Wrangling Data and Securing the Future

Lisa A. Desautels

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Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am

8 hours

Atlantis Casino

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Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to 04:00 pm (GMT-07:00)

Atlantis Casino

3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, United States

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Wrangling Data and Securing the Future
Get ready to dive deep into the world of data wrangling and cybersecurity strategies to shape a secure future!

About this Event

The Wrangle Your Records – Data Management Lifecycle Conference brings together leaders in information governance, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and professional development for a full-day, high-impact learning experience. Attendees will explore the complete lifecycle of data—from governance and capture to security, migration, and long-term preservation—while gaining actionable strategies to protect and optimize organizational information.



Why Attend?

✔ Gain practical insights from a featured keynote and industry experts

✔ Learn proven approaches to compliance, risk management, and effective implementation

✔ Discover tools to improve efficiency, transparency, and long-term data preservation

✔ Network with records, data, and IT professionals facing similar challenges

✔ Earn 8 CE Credits

✔ Enjoy a complimentary lunch, included for all attendees



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Agenda


🕑: 08:00 AM
Registration & Networking

🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:40 AM
Welcome & Introduction
Host: Lisa Desautels, GISI, CIP, ECMp, CAPTUREp Certified

Info: Lisa Desautels is the Founder and CEO of GISI, with over 30 years of experience in the document imaging industry. She is a Certified Information Professional (CIP) and an AIIM-certified Enterprise Content Management and Capture Practitioner, with more than 20 years of expertise in large-format imaging, CAD, and GIS systems. Lisa has led and managed scanning and imaging projects for organizations ranging from small businesses to large corporations and government agencies, including high-security projects requiring FBI background clearance. She is an active member of AIIM Nevada—serving as Board President for four years—and has been a member of the Nevada State GIS Society for over a decade.



🕑: 08:40 AM - 09:10 AM
KEYNOTE - Corraling Your Data: Successful Concepts for Information Governance
Host: Patricia (Pat) Cabrera, EMBA, PMP, CIP Chief Deputy

Info: Patricia Cabrera is the Chief Deputy City Clerk for the City of Las Vegas, overseeing strategic and operational functions including enterprise records management, compliance, meeting services, and support for city boards and commissions. With more than 20 years of experience in information governance, IT project management, and municipal operations, she brings a systems-level approach to managing public records and legislative processes.


Previously serving as Enterprise Records Officer, Patricia led the city’s first enterprise-wide records management and public records request systems, reducing physical records by 60% and improving transparency by 40%. She holds an Executive MBA and is a Certified Information Professional (CIP) and Project Management Professional (PMP), and is a respected mentor and speaker in public-sector information governance.



🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:40 AM
Deploying OpenText for Success
Host: John Lontos, Information First

🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:10 AM
New Standards for Analog-to-Digital Capture
Host: Jesus Duenas, Ricoh

Info: Jesus Duenas joined Fujitsu Computer Products of America in 2015 where he managed service orders until 2018. After spending 3 years in hardware services, Jesus then went on to join ABBYY in 2018 to 2022 expanding his knowledge in Digital Intelligence for document centric processes in the software industry. Since then, Jesus has joined PFU America as an Account Manager for the Ricoh Document Scanner Group for the Rocky Mountain Region. Sharing knowledge related to document processing and providing solutions for both hardware and software for all industries. Jesus’s goal is to educate the market on the technology used for document centric processes and how it can benefit businesses by increasing productivity, produce process improvements, all while reducing cost.



🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Break - Networking and Chat with Vendors

🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Protecting Your Information / Cyber Tools
Host: Matt Rosenfeld, Opentext

🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:40 AM
Data Encryption
Host: TBD

🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:40 PM
Lunch

Info: Lunch will be provided.



🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
MOTIVATIONAL - Leadership & Growth: Becoming Future-Ready
Host: Tannen Ellis, SHRM – Motivational Speaker

Info: Tannen Graham is the Founder/CEO of Diabetes & Endocrine Treatment Specialists, where she leads a thriving multidisciplinary healthcare and clinical research practice focused on delivering innovative, patient-centered care. With more than 30 years of experience across healthcare, tech, nonprofit, and startup sectors, Tannen is a seasoned leader in talent acquisition, organizational growth, and workforce development.


A respected voice in leadership and career advancement, Tannen currently serves on the State Workforce Development Board (SWCD), and has served on the boards of SHRM Salt Lake City, SHRM Utah, and the National Speakers Association – Mountain West Chapter. Her background also includes years of involvement with Toastmasters International, where she honed her passion for impactful communication and mentorship.


Tannen is known for her people-first approach and her ability to guide both individuals and organizations through change with clarity, empathy, and confidence.



🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:10 PM
Hacking the Human / AI Is Here
Host: Mack Jackson, Vanderson Cyber Group

Info: Dr. Mack Jackson Jr.—a proud Las Vegas native, nationally recognized cybersecurity speaker, educator, and founder of Vanderson Cyber Group. For more than 30 years, Dr. Jackson has dedicated his career to protecting businesses and communities from the ever-growing threats of the digital age.

Through his consulting, training programs, and media outreach—including his show Cybersecurity Awareness TV—he has empowered countless individuals and organizations to build resilience, strengthen compliance, and create a true culture of security.

As a leading expert on cybercrimes and social engineering, Dr. Jackson’s passion is clear: to make cybersecurity accessible, practical, and human—so that we can all stay safe in today’s connected world.



🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:40 PM
Microfilm Storage and Its Lifespan: When It’s Time to Go Digita
Host: Faisal Khan, HDM Imaging

Info: Faisal Khan is President of High Desert Microimaging (HDM Imaging), a Sparks, Nevada–based corporation established in 1992 by Meg Miller with a mission to provide microfilm as a secure, long-term storage medium for archival preservation. HDM has long supported Nevada state agencies and businesses by sharing guidance and best practices that improve record-keeping, retention planning, and accessibility.

Meg Miller retired toward the end of 2019 and asked Faisal—an industry colleague she had known for many years—to assume leadership so she could focus full time on her ranch in Northern Nevada. Today, Faisal continues HDM’s service-first legacy with a customer-centric, vendor-neutral approach—helping public-sector and business teams bridge archival microfilm with modern digital access, improving retrieval, continuity, and operational efficiency.



🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:10 PM
Break - Networking and Chat with Vendors

🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:40 PM
Clearing the Dust: How AI is Changing Document Classification/Retention
Host: Mike Randash, Digitech

Info: Mike Randash is Vice President of Sales at Digitech Systems, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in the document management and process automation industry. With more than eight years at Digitech Systems, Mike plays a key role in helping partners and customers successfully adopt intelligent information solutions.




Mike works closely with organizations of all sizes to educate, enable, and guide them in implementing AI-powered document processes using Digitech Systems’ Sys.tm and PaperVision platforms. His focus includes helping organizations design practical, scalable solutions for intelligent document processing, artificial intelligence, document and records management, workflow automation, robotic process automation, and broader digital transformation initiatives. Through a combination of strategic guidance and real-world implementation experience, Mike helps grow sustainable operational efficiencies while delivering measurable value to customers.



🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:10 PM
Open Discussion: Data Management Pain Points & Solutions

🕑: 03:10 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel Q&A + Networking Roundup

Info: Speakers & GISI Team




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Wrangling Data and Securing the Future, 26 March | Event in Reno | AllEvents
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