UTS & DataDriven Lunch & Learn - Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation (DX) - What is it and why should I care?

Digital transformation (DX) is the process of adapting existing business practices to new digital methods, increasing efficiency and helping businesses keep up with market demands. DX is rapidly changing the world and the most successful leaders are those embracing new digital technologies to build offerings based on innovative business models. It is essential that leaders are aware of emerging DX concepts and their implications, so they can effectively manage this rapidly evolving environment and maximise opportunities to be innovative within their organisation.

Join us for an engaging online presentation by Craig Baty, Principal of DataDriven, as he briefly addresses the following key topics:

• What is digital transformation and why is it important for today’s leader?
• What are the key technologies/processes to be aware of?
• How have these technologies been used to create truly transformative business outcomes?
• What initial steps to take to prepare yourself for an increasingly digitalised future?

UTS' experience and lifelong learning initiatives in preparing professionals and organisations to thrive through digital transformation will also be addressed by Steve Crooks of the Professional Education Unit, and both speakers will take questions from attendees.

Event Details

Date
Thursday September 10 2020 

Location
Online - Zoom link and password to be shared with registered attendees. 

Time
1pm - 2pm AEST

Speakers 

• Craig Baty - Principal of DataDriven, Board Director Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) and Vice-Chair Australian Computer Society NSW (ACS)
• Steve Crooks - Manager, Professional Education, UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT

Speaker Bio

Craig Baty
Principal, DataDriven

Craig is Principal and founder of DataDriven, which specialises in research-based thought leadership and consulting for ICT Strategy, Outsourcing/Vendor Management, Go-to-Market Execution, Market and Competitive Intelligence, Cross-Cultural Communications/Leadership, and Managing Virtual Teams across multiple geographies. 

Craig recently returned to Australia from 4 years in Fujitsu’s Tokyo HQ as VP Global Strategy/International Marketing & Digital Services ($14bn ICT busines), where he was a key driver of the international roll-out of Fujitsu’s Digital Transformation (DX) offering comprising a portfolio of solutions, software, services, hardware, and cutting-edge technologies including global Cloud, IOT, Big Data/Analytics, Mobility and AI/Robotics offerings.  

Craig holds an MBA in International Business/Marketing (SGSM/WSU), is a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML), Vice Chair of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) NSW, and on the Federal Board of the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA). He is in the final  phase of a Doctor of Business Administration by research (DBA) focussed on the intersection of national culture on the strategic use of and investment in ICT (Australia compared to Japan). 

Web: https://datadrivenservices.com... 

Web:  https://linkedin.com/in/craigbaty/

Steve Crooks
Manager, Professional Education, Faculty of Engineering and IT, UTS

Steve manages the Professional Education Unit in the Faculty of Engineering and IT at UTS. 

He is responsible for a portfolio of programs delivered in collaboration with industry leaders to deliver high-quality, effective professional education and short courses for public, corporate and government audiences.

He previously spent almost 15 years in China with EF Education First, the world’s largest private education provider. Working in EF’s Shanghai-based global product development team in roles including project and product management and as product director, he managed the research, development and implementation of a series of published, blended and digital-first education programs for worldwide launch, built a team of product managers, and spearheaded innovation projects including the company’s first classroom tablet programs and the launch of an online school.