Data Advisory Council

Jill Klein

Head of Emerging Tech & IoT, Sirius, A CDW Company

Jill’s background is extensive and diverse, comprised of more than 25 years’ experience in information technology and business transformation. Previously, she’s served as the director of strategic initiatives at Inacom and has held several technical leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies like Gateway and ConAgra Foods. Jill continues her leadership in strategic development at CDW. 

As the worldwide strategy and execution leader of IoT for CDW, Jill focuses on strategic growth opportunities by leading new solution developments, including IT service management, cloud, mobility, IoT and most recently emerging tech. Her teams strive to be the IoT solutions integrator of choice, delivering relevant solutions from current and future business partners. 

A tireless creative force and evangelist for innovative technology, Jill has been published in InfoWorld, written several blogs and white papers, and is a frequent presenter in video webcasts focused on helping clients successfully adopt emerging tech. Jill continues creating industry-level thought leadership to assist with the advancement of emerging technologies as the former Chair of the CompTIA IoT Council, the current Chair of the CompTIA Data Advisory Council and an active member of the TD Synnex IoT and Analytics Council. CRN recognized her teams work in IoT last year by awarding her team with their 5th IoT Innovators Award.

Sean Lardo

Sales Director, ConnectWise

Sean Lardo is an award-winning speaker and experienced leader in the MSP industry. Boasting 20+ years in technology, sales management, enablement and business/brand development, he has served in several key positions with globally recognized organizations along with go to market strategies leading multiple Saas startup successful exits.

As a decorated U.S. Army Veteran, he has successfully leveraged his military leadership skills to drive breakthrough performance through cross-functional teams in both large enterprise - such as Exxon Mobil, Thomson Reuters, Generac, Broadsoft, Verizon, as well as the MSP industry.

Given his unique experience, success, character and boisterous personality, he is a frequent guest on various platforms and shows as a subject matter expert; as well as hosting and producing livestreams. Interviewing thousands of guests with the purpose of proactively engaging in topics that educate, inform and promote industry trends.

As a well-known “friend to all” in the industry, Sean commits to his purpose: helping others make friends, build their network and utilizing soft skills to help organizations thrive. He is the proud father of four daughters and grandfather of four. Sean resides in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area as such is a fan of the greatest NFL team known to man.

MJ Patent

Chief Marketing Officer, Logically

MJ Patent serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Logically, a national managed IT and security solution provider. Bringing more than ten years of experience to the table, she has effectively guided marketing teams within a broad spectrum of IT channel organizations, ranging from startups to global giants such as Insight and Tech Data. MJ's commitment to the channel goes well beyond her corporate responsibilities, demonstrated by her active involvement in leadership and advisory capacities with entities like CompTIA and Pavilion. Her expertise in crafting comprehensive go-to-market strategies and driving sustainable business growth has also earned her spots on CRN's Women of the Channel and NextGen Leaders lists. MJ frequently shares her insights through speaking engagements, podcasts, and writings. She holds dual bachelor's degrees in Biochemistry and Marketing from Loyola University Chicago, and an MBA with a focus on Business Analytics and Information Systems from the University of Maryland. Beyond her professional pursuits, MJ enjoys traveling, exploring new cuisines, and quality time with her husband and four-year-old child.

Robert Buda

President, Buda Consulting, Inc

Robert Buda has extensive experience in the information technology field. He is an expert in the architecture, implementation, and management of database systems and is certified in Oracle Database Administration. For the past 20 years, Bob has lead Buda Consulting, a team of database experts that manage and secure data for customers in industries ranging from financial to retail and healthcare.

Bhupendra Chopra

Software Product Executive, Kanerika Inc.

Bhupendra Chopra is a visionary leader at the helm of Kanerika Inc., driving transformative initiatives in AI and Data services. With a remarkable career spanning over 28 years, Bhupendra has co-founded two successful companies, overseen one successful exit, and held leadership positions at industry giants like Oracle and Informatica.

Recognized for his strategic acumen, Bhupendra is an expert in building and leading enterprise sales teams, managing mergers and acquisitions, and architecting innovative software products from conception to market positioning. His contributions to the data industry are well-documented, with patents underscoring his commitment to research and innovation.

Under Bhupendra's leadership, Kanerika has revolutionized the operational landscape of numerous Fortune 500 companies by leveraging advanced technologies such as Generative AI, data modernization, and AI-enabled automation. His unwavering commitment to excellence has set new benchmarks in the industry, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs for his clients.

A graduate in Computer Science Engineering, Bhupendra has also enhanced his leadership capabilities through prestigious programs like 'Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,' 'Managing & Leading Teams,' and executive coaching by Heidrick & Struggles, as well as the Executive Program for Growing Companies at Stanford University. Bhupendra continues to inspire and lead in the ever-evolving world of technology and innovation.

Larry Cobrin

Founder, CEO, MSPCFO

Larry co-founded MSPCFO in 2013 and started offering the app in 2015. He has a diverse background in finance and consulting. Larry's consultative approach to helping clients has helped him build the MSPCFO solution in a market leading business intelligence tool that is used by hundreds of TSPs.

Lisa McGarvey-Capuano

Vice President, Data, AI, IoT Solutions, TD SYNNEX

Lisa McGarvey serves as Vice President, Data, AI & IoT solutions at TD SYNNEX. In this role, she leads North America’s team responsible for managing and working with the TD SYNNEX ecosystem in the areas of Data, AI & IoT. She is responsible providing strategic direction and driving sales performance across these high growth technologies as well as responding to evolving needs of the market to better serve channel partners and vendors. This includes aggregating solutions and sales plays aligned to vertical & horizontal use cases that are focused on business outcomes, utilizing TD SYNNEX’s solution factory methodology. She also has responsibility for consulting, vertical market programs and enablement and key alliance partnerships. Prior to her current role, McGarvey served as Director for Solution Development, Vertical Markets and Practice Builder. As part of the vertical team and the lead for Practice Builder at Tech Data, she was responsible for the strategic direction and growth of resellers through Practice Builder, which includes the development and execution of business plans for resellers and vendors focused on driving emerging technologies within vertical markets. She joined TD SYNNEX thru the SYNNEX and Tech Data merger in September 2021.

Daniel O'Hanley

Founder/CEO, Delmar Insights

Danny O’Hanley has extensive experience working in the technology industry and MSP community. His background includes management consulting, business intelligence, and revenue operations. Prior to founding Delmar Insights, he worked at Datto, where he launched their early business intelligence practices both domestically and abroad, and served as a sales and finance liaison for pre- and post-M&A and Go-to-Market strategy implementations.

Callen Sapien

President, MSPbots

Callen’s passion is facilitating success for founders and corporate-driven organizations alike. As a self-taught prodigy who began his professional journey earlier than most, Callen spent 17 years mastering the art of sales across diverse industries, from mattresses to cutting-edge software. Although successful, he felt unfulfilled until he pivoted my career to focus on long-term strategic visions rather than just hitting quotas. Since then, he’s been a key player in an acquisition exceeding a billion dollars, led strategic initiatives impacting thousands of colleagues and millions of end-users, and co-owned an exceptionally effective Advisory Council.

Two years he spearheaded a successful exit with Refactr, now part of Sophos, where he now led the DevSecOps product set. Recently, he joined MSPBots as the President and CISO where post raise is working to scale the company. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, He advises startups, primarily in the MSP sector, guiding them from ideation to exit. A dad who loves video games in his free time he can be found playing Halo with his boys Landen and Corben.