The DoGood Journal
Real leaders and vendor partners, in their own words. Stories, case studies, and perspective from inside the DoGood community.
DoGood Member Spotlight: Scot Burdette
He built a division’s technology organization from scratch. Ask what he’s proudest of and he doesn’t name a system.
Ryan Bilak · August 6, 2026
DoGood Member Spotlight: Howard Wolfe
The security leader other security leaders call first.
Ryan Bilak · July 23, 2026
DoGood Member Spotlight: Deb Cafarella
The IT department that staff once dreaded became the one they trusted most.
Ryan Bilak · July 16, 2026
From policing AI tools to governing agents
This month the network's AI question moved from employee tools to the agents your peers build and buy.
DoGood Team · July 15, 2026
DoGood Member Spotlight Ammar Ammar
"Why would I look at other higher eds when they're all struggling?"
Ryan Bilak · July 8, 2026
DoGood Member Spotlight: Nitin Agarwal
"You have to believe in yourself before anyone else does."
Ryan Bilak · July 2, 2026
AI just reopened a question your peers thought was closed: who runs their detection.
The MDR and SOC stack members thought was settled is back in play, and AI is the reason they’re reopening it.
DoGood Team · July 2, 2026
Your peers are naming vendor-risk tools, not just shopping the category.
Finance, law, and government are trading annual questionnaires for live vendor monitoring, and naming the tools.
DoGood Team · June 25, 2026
DoGood Member Spotlight: Joe Letizia
"I was able to take what I learned at these larger companies and actually execute it here."
Ryan Bilak · June 22, 2026
Your peers' AI tools are multiplying. Governance isn't.
29 network submissions on AI security in 90 days. Tool sprawl is running ahead of the controls meant to cover it.
DoGood Team · June 18, 2026
DoGood Member Spotlight: Michael Vigneau
"I learned to translate, not just report."
Ryan Bilak · June 17, 2026
Member Spotlight: Bradley Schaufenbuel
"Your success isn't measured by how good a security expert you are. It's measured by how well you help your peers succeed."
Ryan Bilak · June 17, 2026
How Fable Security drove 42× pipeline ROI from DoGood
"Of all the meeting services, DoGood has been the one with the most transparency, the most visibility, and the most willingness to work with us."
DoGood Team
How Clarity Security turns opt-in conversations into 2× ACV
"The ACV pays for DoGood like 30 times over in a quarter."
DoGood Team
DoGood Member Spotlight: Gareth Hughes
"You're looking at vendors on your terms rather than necessarily their terms."
DoGood Team
DoGood Member Spotlight: Joe Ciconte
Professional Summary: Experienced IT Operations and Support Specialist with a strong background in core business applications, end-user computing, and enterprise systems administration.
Suzie Figueroa · July 31, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Joe Abellana
Joe Abellana is a visionary IT executive with over two decades of experience leading innovation and transformation across a wide range of industries—including insurance, government regulatory bodies, hospitality, oil & gas logistics, sports entertainment, and the security and ris…
Suzie Figueroa · July 30, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Shankar Babu Chebrolu
Shankar Babu Chebrolu, PhD, is a visionary leader in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence who currently serves as the Director of Security Architecture at Red Hat.
Suzie Figueroa · July 30, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Jane Orlando
Senior Account Executive and AVP of Marketing with 27 years in Healthcare staffing for Nationwide Healthcare systems, providing high quality Healthcare professionals in all modalities to provide excellent patient care and ensure proper client staffing ratios and patient satisfact…
Suzie Figueroa · July 27, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Shawn Kaufman
Director of HR at McAneny Brothers, optimizing departmental efficiency and supporting business expansion. Also, a dedicated adjunct faculty member with a background in teaching core business and management courses.
Suzie Figueroa · July 21, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Gary Flowers
Gary is the CIO of Transformation and Technology Services at Year Up United, Gary is at the forefront of revolutionizing how young adults access career opportunities through digital innovation.
Suzie Figueroa · July 17, 2025
Everything Looks Great, But Nothing Seems to Be Working: LinkedIn and the B2B Reality Check
If you’re leading content in B2B this year, odds are you’ve had this moment: your team is publishing sharp industry insights, well-produced thought leadership, and maybe even some creative formats on LinkedIn—but results just feel thinner than they should. Reach is inconsistent.
Ryan Bilak · June 12, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Shola Oyewole
I have dedicated over 24 years to United Therapeutics Corporation (UT), playing a pivotal role in transforming it into a $13 billion biotech leader.
Suzie Figueroa · May 9, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: James Rutt
James Rutt is the Chief Information Officer and CISO at the Dana Foundation, where he leads strategic planning for information security and oversees all back-office technology operations.
Suzie Figueroa · April 21, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Heather Pabisinski
Director of Human Resources, Peace Village Heather Pabisinski serves as the Director of Human Resources at Peace Village, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to people-centered leadership.
Suzie Figueroa · April 19, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Laurie Wright
Experienced Human Resources Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Skilled in Employee Development, HR Software System Management, Data Analytics, Employee Relations, Building Relationships and Organizational Development.
Suzie Figueroa · April 19, 2025
🎯 What Marketers Need to Know About IT Leaders in 2025
In 2025, IT leaders aren’t just managing systems. They're managing risk, navigating resource gaps, and trying to move faster—all while vendors crowd their inboxes with one-size-fits-all pitches.
Ryan Bilak · April 14, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Randy Raw
With over 35 years of leadership experience and 25 years in technical leadership roles, I specialize in helping senior leaders bridge generational communication gaps within their teams.
Suzie Figueroa · April 9, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Terrence Wiggins
Terrence Wiggins currently holds the role of Director of Global Marketing in Cook Medical's Vascular Division. He has been with the company for 3 years, starting in 2021.
Suzie Figueroa · March 19, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Mike D'Arezzo
Mike D’Arezzo currently serves as the Executive Director of Information Security and GRC for Wellstar Health Systems.
Suzie Figueroa · March 17, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Amanda Hill
Amanda Hill is a highly experienced payroll and payments leader with over 20 years in payroll operations and 15 years in leadership roles.
Suzie Figueroa · March 12, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Asad Anwer
Asad Anwer is a client advocate, coach, and problem solver with a deep passion for technology and its role in driving business value. He thrives at the intersection of people and technology, helping organizations build high-performance teams and deliver impactful solutions.
Suzie Figueroa · March 12, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Srinivas Chintakindi
With over two decades of software design, development, and leadership expertise, Srini has architected and managed large-scale enterprise applications across diverse industries, including E-Commerce, Health Care, and Retail.
Ryan Bilak · March 5, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Bradley Schaufenbuel
Bradley J. Schaufenbuel is currently Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Paychex. He has over 28 years of information security experience, the last 19 in leadership roles, at companies within the financial services and technology industries.
Ryan Bilak · February 26, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Jon McMillan
With more than 17 years of experience in the casino and hospitality industry, Jon is a multiple award-winning marketing executive who delivers superior results and develops remarkable in-house talent.
Ryan Bilak · January 23, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Brandy Parker
Brandy Parker is a dynamic leader in Health Design and Strategy, specializing in innovation across digital design, medical devices, patient experiences, and adherence strategies.
Ryan Bilak · January 14, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Deepak Sharma
Deepak Sharma is a visionary IT leader with over 20 years of experience driving technological innovation and operational excellence.
Ryan Bilak · January 9, 2025
DoGood Member Spotlight: Scott Melnyk
Over 20 years in cyber security and 15 plus in data protection. 30 plus years in training and developing training projects.
Ryan Bilak · December 19, 2024
DoGood Member Spotlight: Soundharya Nagasubramanian
I am passionate about medical device design and the delivery of innovative and secure products by building highly talented and collaborative teams. I like learning and deploying technology as a tool to build products.
Ryan Bilak · December 18, 2024
DoGood Member Spotlight: Bernard Truong
Currently leading the technologies and digital transformation monitoring team at Desjardins. Previously, Bernard was responsible for developing and deploying the third-party risk management framework for another Canadian financial institution.
Ryan Bilak · December 2, 2024
DoGood Member Spotlight: Tyrone Watson-Ferguson
Tyrone Watson-Ferguson is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with a proven track record of safeguarding organizations against evolving threats.
Ryan Bilak · December 2, 2024
DoGood Member Spotlight: Laura Payne
Laura Payne has been in the IT world since 1990, bringing extensive knowledge and experience from various Technical Services / IT leadership roles including Product, Program/Project and Account Management, WW Services Delivery, Technical Readiness, and Communities of Knowledge.
Ryan Bilak · November 25, 2024
DoGood Member Spotlight: Geoff Mulligan
Geoff Mulligan is the IOT practice lead for Skylight and CTO for IoT for Jabil. While Chairman of the LoRa Alliance, his leadership brought the organization to over 500 members, over 40 global network deployments, and the release of an open certification program.
Ryan Bilak · November 19, 2024
DoGood Member Spotlight: Rohit Parchuri
Rohit Parchuri is an accomplished Information Security executive with an established record-building around structuring and institutionalizing Information Security disciplines in various organizational domains.
Ryan Bilak · November 19, 2024
Member Spotlight: Christopher Davis
Christopher Davis was hired October 2020 as Chief Information Officer (CIO) of The Tile Shop. Previously, Christopher led the technology functions as CIO for Mspark and Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers.
Ryan Bilak · October 14, 2024
Member Spotlight: Marques Stewart
Marques Stewart has worked in educational IT for over 20 years in K-12 and Higher Education roles. He served for 2 years in the Peace Corps on the island of Western Samoa, where he learned a lot of what it takes to run an IT department with limited resources and a lot of ingenuit…
Ryan Bilak · October 14, 2024
Member Spotlight: Travis Gibson
Travis is a senior technology leader and corporate strategist with expertise in a diverse range of technologies across multiple industry settings.
Ryan Bilak · October 14, 2024
Member Spotlight: Chris Murphy
Chris Murphy is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Black & Veatch, where he leads the technology oversight team. He focuses on integrating digital optimization and transformation initiatives across the company’s diverse portfolio of services.
Ryan Bilak · October 9, 2024
Member Spotlight: Jeff Kirby
Jeff Kirby is a dynamic cybersecurity leader with a proven track record of building robust security teams and programs from the ground up.
Ryan Bilak · October 9, 2024
Member Spotlight: Raj Siddam
Visionary Tech Leader with Global Impact. A seasoned technology executive with decades of experience across diverse industries, this thought leader has mastered the art of driving innovation in Information Technology & Services, Software Engineering, and Quality Assurance.
Ryan Bilak · October 9, 2024