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All levels and branches of government are under pressure to lower cost, improve service delivery and strengthen accountability – goals that are seemingly at odds. Luckily e-signatures deliver on all these fronts.

Join e-SignLive for this intimate half-day summit that will reveal how electronic signatures are supporting today’s digital government strategies around mobility, the cloud and cyber security. Ideal for senior IT and program managers tasked with eliminating paper-based workflows, this will be a unique opportunity to learn from and network with peers.

The upcoming summit will feature a case study of the USDA’s electronic signature initiative and educational sessions from the most experienced e-signature provider to government. e-SignLive will share best practices gained from more than 500 government customers and some of the longest running, largest paperless initiatives including the Joint Chiefs of Staff, GSA and the US Army.

Attendees will leave with practical guidance and tools to help their organizations become digital. 

Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast

Welcome, E-Signatures in Government Update 

Tommy Petrogiannis, CEO, e-SignLive by Silanis

Mary Ellen Power, VP Marketing, e-SignLive by Silanis

Electronic signatures are not new to government. In fact some of the earliest adopters of the technology, about 15 years ago, were the US Joint Chiefs of Staff (1997) and the GSA (2002). But much has changed since then. Today e-signatures are easier to deploy and use than ever before and can be found in every corner of government operations including e-contracting, procurement, human resources, finance, permitting/licensing and more. In this session we will share an update on e-signature trends in government and what’s driving adoption.

Digital Government Success Story – How Secure E-Signatures Enable Online Permitting at USDA

Patrick McFall, Director, Software Services & Delivery, USDA APHIS

Michele Thomas, CISO, USDA APHIS

The US Department of Agriculture has improved the way it controls and tracks the movement of livestock into and across the country by enabling end-to-end digital processes. By adding electronic signatures to its Veterinary Service Process Streamlining (VSPS) portal, the paperwork required to accredit veterinarians, apply for health certificates and submit import permits has been automated via an electronic workflow. The result is better visibility and auditability, and improved responsiveness in the event of any health or safety incidents. In this session, you will hear how the Department leveraged their existing forms infrastructure to build in e-signature capability as a scalable shared service for the organization.

Coffee & Networking Break

E-Signature Technology Primer – how it works, why it’s secure and options for getting started

Joe McKairnes, Sr. Systems Engineer, e-SignLive by Silanis

In this 30-minute crash course learn the basics of e-signature technology from workflow options and security best practices to system requirements and deployment. A use case demonstration will bring it all together and help you envision how e-signatures can fit into your organization.

11:00 – 11:45 am – Electronic Signature Innovations –the role of e-signature in mobile, cyber-security, and identity strategies

Carolyne Moran, Senior Product Manager, e-SignLive by Silanis

Joe McKairnes, Sr. Systems Engineer, e-SignLive by Silanis

The proliferation of mobile devices and the availability of cloud and identification solutions in government have opened new opportunities for electronic signatures. In this session we will share the latest innovations that have made it easier and faster for government to bring processes online, and offer a better signer experience. Featured innovations will include:

• E-Sign for Government Mobile App

• E-Signing with derived credentials

• Options for cloud-based e-signature solutions

Michele Thomas / 

CISO, USDA APHIS

As Chief Information Security Officer, Michele Thomas is responsible for leadership and coordiantion in security operations, compliance, architecture, and risk management, as well as for securing APHIS networks and systems by collecting, analyzing, integrating, and sharing information among all USDA component services. Michele coordinates cybersecurity situational awareness, resources, and reporting for APHIS organizations and personnel in order to protect APHIS programs, information, and assets, and directs the policy and governance of the agency Identity, Access and Credential Management (ICAM) Program.

APHIS is a multi-faceted USDA Agency with a broad mission area that includes protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, administering the Animal Welfare Act, and carrying out wildlife damage management activities. APHIS has a local, national, and international presence with over 9,000+ employees, protecting the health and value of U.S. agricultural, natural, and other resources.

Patrick McFall / 

Director, Software Services & Delivery, USDA APHIS 

Patrick McFall is the Director of Software Services and Delivery at the Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services for the Veterinary Services Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). Patrick worked as a Supply Chain Manager with an emphasis in Warehouse Systems and Project Management in the public sector before joining Veterinary Services OCIO in November of 2006. In January 2012, Patrick was promoted to the Director of Software Services and Delivery, where he has been leading a team of software developers and system analysts in creating and maintaining applications that track animals, their food supply, and animal product movement into and out of the United States.

Joe McKairnes / 

Sr. Systems Engineer, e-SignLive by Silanis

Joe brings over 30 years of experience in providing software solutions. 

Joe began his career at Wang Laboratories where, as District Technical Specialist, he supported service technicians throughout the Mid-Atlantic area servicing mission-critical Mainframe systems. From there, his career path shifted to the Software side where he worked at companies including Attachmate, Netscape, BEA (WebLogic), Pega and Thunderhead.

His experiences range from designing business solutions to creating infrastructure, integration and business processes.

In his current role at e-SignLive, Joe serves as Sr. Systems Engineer, working with the company’s largest clients in the government (Public Sector) as well as in the financial industry.  Joe acts as an advocate and liaison between e-SignLive and these accounts, to assure their continued success. Having served as both individual contributor as well as a Pre-sales technical Manager throughout his career, Joe’s passion for ensuring an exceptional client experience and his enthusiasm in providing solutions are the  hallmark of his work.

Carolyne Moran / 

Senior Product Manager, e-SignLive by Silanis

Carolyne Moran is a Senior Product Manager with e-SignLive by Silanis, specializing in mobility. She’s an experienced digital product manager with over 10 years’ experience in web and mobile strategy and a heavy focus on delivering exceptional user experiences. Carolyne drives the e-SignLive product family to take full advantage of the mobile ecosystem and mobile user experience as the market shifts in this direction. Carolyne comes to Silanis from Yellow Pages, where she was senior manager for mobile applications and digital user experience.

Tommy Petrogiannis / 

CEO, e-SignLive by Silanis

Tommy co-founded Silanis in 1992. As President and CEO, he is responsible for setting the company strategy and vision, building corporate culture and ensuring the entire team is working towards the corporate goal of delivering the ‘best possible customer experience’.

In recognition of his entrepreneurship and innovation, he was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40™, and won the Canadian IT Investor’s Choice Award. Under his leadership, the company has been ranked one of the 10 fastest growing IT companies by Branham 300. His two decades of IT experience include positions  at Compaq and Matrox Electronics.

Mary Ellen Power / 

VP Marketing, e-SignLive by Silanis

Mary Ellen Power is e-SignLive by Silanis’ VP of Marketing and has over 25 years of experience in marketing for technology companies. She is responsible for branding, lead generation, product and partner marketing and has led the successful re-branding of Silanis’ e-signature platform, e-SignLive™. With more than 15 years in the e-signature market, Mary Ellen has become a subject matter expert focusing on business value justification, customer adoption and success, and has helped guide the company to recognition as a leader in these areas by Forrester, Gartner, Novarica, IBM and G2 Crowd.