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    Charles Wong

    VP Sales and Marketing, Adesso Technology Inc


    I have been a Solutions idea developer for over 25 years helping small brands become bigger brands.

     

    Karl Boissonneault

    Vice President, Canadian Channel Operations, Xerox Canada


    Karl Boissonneault is Vice President, Channel Partner Operations for Xerox Canada, responsible for growth strategies and programs related to Xerox’s network of channel partners – including alliance partners, distributors and value-added resellers (VARs) – and its community of Authorized Xerox Agencies.

    With more than 15 years’ experience in sales and marketing in the technology industry and 8 years in senior leadership roles; he brings deep knowledge and experience in partnering to deliver higher value solutions to clients. Karl joined Xerox in 2014 leading the Canadian Eastern and Central Agent Operations. No stranger to the channel, he also led an independent Xerox dealership in Bermuda and founded his own start up telecom company.

    Karl holds a degree in Accounting from Université du Québec à Montréal. He is a member of the Canadian Channel Chiefs Council (C4), and executive sponsor for the Canadian Young Professionals Group.

     

    Charles Hulet

    Manager of Sales


    Charles manages Canadian distribution for Western Digital and has been with the company for 25 years.

    Topic: An update on the HDD and SSD market in light of Covid-19.

     

    Corey Copping

    National Account Manager Distribution


    Corey has had a long career in IT with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, starting in 1999 after 5 years at Merisel Canada ( now SYNNEX ) his responsibilities and roles have changed over time. As a Business Analyst with HP Corey worked on the integration of Compaq & HP in the early 2000’s. Moving onto manage the HP Canbuild facility where HP built business Laptops locally here in Canada running up to 3 shifts per day. Moving from the PSG group Corey then took on the role of Marketing Manager for Procurve, HPs switching business and then eventually into a sales role as a National Account manager for HP Networking. In 2016 Corey after working with HP’s distributors during his whole career, Corey was promoted to the National Account Manager for Distribution managing 2 of HPE’s largest Distributor Partners. Corey lives in North Toronto, is a loving husband and father of 2, hobbies include hockey, golf, and spending time on his boat fishing.

     

    Cindy Beange

    Business Development Executive, SMB, Aruba Canada


    Cindy has been working in the IT industry since 1997 starting her career with Compuware Corporation in sales support and moving into field sales. Following an additional vendor role supporting both end users and channel partners, Cindy moved into a distribution role for Alternative Technology (Arrow) and Avnet (Tech Data) for a combined total of 16 years supporting mostly Networking and Security products. The last 8 years were supporting the Aruba line and helping the partner community achieve tremendous growth the Canadian market. In January 2019, Cindy moved into her role at Aruba supporting the Canadian partners to learn and grown with Aruba. The last year, Cindy has been responsible for launching the new Aruba Instant On product portfolio to the Canadian SMB market and channel. Cindy lives in Georgetown, ON and is married with a son and identical twin daughters. She can be found on the side of the baseball diamond all summer scorekeeping for the 3 kids and in the arena all winter either cheering loudly for her son or as the trainer for her daughters.

     

    Paul Liakos

    Data Platform Specialist, Lenovo Canada


    20 years+ in the industry working with OEMs and partners. My current roles aso the Data Management Specialist at Lenovo Canada for the last year. Prior to Lenovo, The Storage and Virtualization Specialist at Tech Data Canada for 8 years where I presented, and trained partners on VMWare, Brocade, EMC and other datacenter storage OEMs. “I’ve learned a long time ago that, as OEMs, we are only part of an end user’s solution. It’s channel partners that that are the glue to putting it all together”

     

    Fred Proia

    National Distribution Account Manager
    Printing & Personal Systems Group (PPS), HP Canada


    Fred Proia is a National Distribution Account Manager for HP Canada, responsible for printing & personal systems, reporting into John Cammalleri.

    Fred joined HP in 2007, and has worked his way up through the organization, from field sales, to managing DRC Resellers, to his current role managing distribution accounts.

    In additional to his corporate life, Fred is also a professional stand-up comedian, often touring throughout Canada and the US.

    Fred has combined his 20+ years of sales experience and industry knowledge, with his comedy performance, creating a dynamic, informative, and very entertaining presentation style.

    ADF Member and Family Virtual Transition Seminar

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    What you can expect from this Virtual Transition Seminar

    Access to a wealth of information regarding your transition in one online location

    Insights, information and guidance that will help you plan and prepare for your transition from the ADF

    Engage with stallholders and presenters in an online chat environment

    Gain knowledge of the support services available to help you achieve your post transition goals

    Attend live auditorium presentations by our guest speakers and presenters

    Agenda


      9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

    Virtual Event Platform Open

      10:00 AM - 10:05

    Welcome Address

    Michell Martin

    President, SYNNEX Canada

      10:10 AM – 10:40

    HPI Keynote

    Fred Proia

    National Distribution Account Manager
    Printing & Personal Systems Group (PPS), HP Canada

      10:45 AM - 11:00

    HPE/Aruba Keynote

    Corey Copping

    National Account Manager Distribution

    Cindy Beange

    Business Development Executive, SMB, Aruba Canada

    Adesso Keynote

    Charles Wong

    VP Sales and Marketing, Adesso Technology Inc

      11:05 AM - 11:20

    Xerox Keynote

    Karl Boissonneault

    Vice President, Canadian Channel Operations, Xerox Canada

    Western Digital Keynote

    Charles Hulet, Manager of Sales

      11:25 AM - 11:40

    Lenovo Keynote

    Paul Liakos

    Data Platform Specialist, Lenovo Canada

      11:45 AM - 11:50

    Closing Remarks & House Keeping

    Russ Brown

    Vice President of Commercial Sales

      12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Virtual Exhibition Halls Open


    HPI Title Sponsor Hall
    Gold Sponsors Hall
    Summit Vendor Hall
    Consumer Roadshow Hall
    SYNNEX Hall

      9:30 am - 2:00 pm

    Networking Lounge Sponsored By Google

    Why You Should Register For This Event

    • Targeting all SYNNEX Resellers and Retailers across Canada
    • Provide attendee exclusive offer(s)
    • Grow existing and new business within specialized niche market segments
    • Grow Vendor sales within SYNNEX product categories
    • Exceptional networking opportunities
    • Target net new Resellers within each region

    Live Day Agenda

    Time Transition Information Reserve Opportunities Time Medical Transition and Health Information
    09:00 - 09:15 Transition Coaching & Support - learn about the support and services Transition Coaching & Support can provide you and your family through transition. 09:00 - 09:15 Transition Coaching & Support - Medical - learn about the support and services Transition Coaching & Support can provide you and your family through transition.
    09:15 - 09:45 Defence Force Transition Program (DFTP) -  learn about the support and services Transition Coaching & Support can provide you and your family through the Defence Force Transition Program. 09:15 - 09:45 Defence Force Transition Program (DFTP) - learn about the support and services Transition Coaching & Support can provide you and your family through the Defence Force Transition Program.
    09:45 - 10:10 Army Personnel Support Unit (APSU) - find out about how Army provides individually tailored administrative support through transition. 09:45 - 10:40 Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) -learn how to access information and advice on DVA support and entitlements.
    10:10 - 11:00 Career Transition Essentials - covers essential aspects for those planning to transition into civilian employment. 10:40 - 11:10 Joint Health Command (JHC) - Health Aspects of Transition - tips on what to do before, during and after transition from a health perspective.
    11:00 - 12:00 Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) - learn how to access information and advice on DVA support and entitlements. 11:10 - 11:40 Healthcare - covers the public and private health insurance considerations.
    12:00 - 12:40 Your Money and You - the ADF Financial Services Consumer Centre provides advice on how to manage your money. 11:40 - 12:40 Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) - ADF Medical Transition - find out about invalidity benefits, how they are calculated, how pensions are paid and any interim benefits for those transitioning medically.
    Transition Member Panel (TMP) - view the story of recently transitioned ADF member. Transition Member Panel (TMP) - view the story of recently transitioned ADF member.
    LUNCH BREAK (12:40-13:10)
    13:10 - 13:50 Being Retirement Ready - covers essential aspects for those planning a transition to retirement. 13:10 - 13:40 Navy - Total Workforce System - provides Navy members with an understanding of the Total Workforce System and the process to transition to Reserves.
    Army - Total Workforce System - provides Army members with an understanding of the Total Workforce System and the process to transition to Reserves
    Air Force - Total Workforce System - provides Air Force members with an understanding of the Total Workforce System and the process to transition to Reserves.
    13:10 - 13:30 Army Personnel Support Unit (APSU) - find out about how Army provides individually tailored administrative support through transition.
    13:50 - 14:35 Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) - Military Superannuation Benefits Scheme (MSBS) - find out about the MSBS superannuation scheme.
    14:35 - 15:10 Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) - Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme (DFRDB) - find out about the DFRDB superannuation scheme.
    15:10 –15:40 Joint Health Command (JHC) - Health Aspects of Transition - tips on what to do before, during and after transition from a health perspective
    15:40 –16:10 Healthcare - covers the public and private health insurance considerations.

    Live Day Agenda

    Time

    09:00 - 09:15

    Transition Information

    Transition Coaching & Support - learn about the support ADF Transition can provide you and your family through transition

    Time

    09:15 - 09:45

    Transition Information

    Defence Force Transition Program (DFTP) - learn about the support ADF Transition can provide you and your family through the Defence Force Transition Program.

    Time

    09:45 - 10:10

    Transition Information

    Army Personnel Support Unit (APSU) - find out about how Army provides individually tailored administrative support through transition.

    Time

    10:10 - 11:00

    Transition Information

    Career Transition Essentials -covers essential aspects for those planning to transition into civilian employment.

    Time

    11:00 -12:00

    Transition Information

    Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) - learn how to access information and advice on DVA support and entitlements

    Time

    12:00 -12:40

    Transition Information

    Your Money and You -the ADF Financial Services Consumer Centre provides advice on how to manage your money

    Time

    Transition Information

    Transition Member Panel (TMP) - view the story of recently transitioned ADF member.


    Time

    09:00 -09:15

    Medical Transition and Health Information

    Transition Coaching & Support - Medical - learn about the support ADF Transition can provide you and your family through transition.

    Time

    09:15 -09:45

    Transition Information

    Defence Force Transition Program (DFTP) - - learn about the support ADF Transition can provide you and your family through the Defence Force Transition Program.

    Time

    09:45 -10:40

    Transition Information

    Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) - learn how to access information and advice on DVA support and entitlements.

    Time

    10:40 -11:10

    Transition Information

    Joint Health Command (JHC) - Health Aspects of Transition - tips on what to do before, during and after transition from a health perspective.

    Time

    11:10 -11:40

    Transition Information

    Healthcare - - covers the public and private health insurance considerations.

    Time

    11:40 -12:40

    Transition Information

    Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) - ADF Medical Transition - find out about invalidity benefits, how they are calculated, how pensions are paid and any interim benefits for those transitioning medically.

    Time

    Transition Information

    Transition Member Panel (TMP) - view the story of recently transitioned ADF member


    LUNCH BREAK (12:40-13:10)


    Time

    13:10 -13:50

    Transition Information

    Being Retirement Ready - covers essential aspects for those planning a transition to retirement.

    Time

    13:50 -14:35

    Transition Information

    Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) - Military Superannuation Benefits Scheme (MSBS) - find out about the MSBS superannuation scheme.

    Time

    14:35 -15:10

    Transition Information

    Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) - Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme (DFRDB) - find out about the DFRDB superannuation scheme.

    Time

    15:10 –15:40

    Transition Information

    Joint Health Command (JHC) - Health Aspects of Transition - tips on what to do before, during and after transition from a health perspective

    Time

    15:40 –16:10

    Transition Information

    Healthcare - covers the public and private health insurance considerations.



    Time

    13:10 –13:40

    Reserve Opportunities

    Navy - Total Workforce System -provides Navy members with an understanding of the Total Workforce System and the process to transition to Reserves.

    Army - Total Workforce System - provides Army members with an understanding of the Total Workforce System and the process to transition to Reserves.

    Air Force - Total Workforce System - provides Air Force members with an understanding of the Total Workforce System and the process to transition to Reserves.

    Time

    13:10 –13:30

    Medical Transition and Health Information

    Army Personnel Support Unit (APSU) - find out about how Army provides individually tailored administrative support through transition.

    Contact Us

    For general inquiries regarding our Virtual Seminar please fill out the form below:

    General Enquiries

    ADF Transition Seminar Team

    DMFS.transitionseminar@defence.gov.au


    Defence Member and Family Helpline

    The Defence Member and Family Helpline: 1800 624 608

    The Defence Member and Family Helpline is your first point of call for support, information and connection with your community, including your local DMFS team. The Helpline is available 24-7 and is staffed by qualified human services professionals including social workers and psychologists.
    You can also email the Helpline on memberandfamilyhelpline@defence.gov.au and receive a response within 24 hours.

    International families

    Australian Defence families who are living overseas can contact the Helpline free of charge by calling their country-specific Freecall number from a landline.

    International number

    Region Helpline number
    UK (United Kingdom) 08000512187
    North America/Hawaii/Canada 18558093999
    Malaysia 1800816443
    Papua New Guinea 000861004

    ADF Transition Centres

    Canberra

    DMFS.TCS.Canberra@defence.gov.au

    Defence Plaza, Sydney

    DMFS.TCSSydneyCentral@defence.gov.au

    Holsworthy

    DMFS.TCSLiverpool@defence.gov.au

    RAAF Richmond

    DMFS.TCSRichmond@defence.gov.au

    RAAF Williamtown

    DMFS.TCSWilliamtown@defence.gov.au

    Shoalhaven (HMAS Albatross)

    DMFS.TCSShoalhaven@defence.gov.au

    Riverina (Kapooka)

    DMFS.TCSRMV@defence.gov.au

    Bandiana

    ADFTC.RMV@defence.gov.au

    Defence Plaza, Melbourne

    DMFS.TCSVictoriaTasmania@defence.gov.au

    Gallipoli Barracks

    DMFS.TCSSthQueensland@defence.gov.au

    Lavarack Barracks

    DMFS.TCSNthQueensland@defence.gov.au

    Robertson Barracks

    DMFS.TCSNorthernTerritory@defence.gov.au

    Leeuwin Barracks

    DMFS.TCSWesternAustralia@defence.gov.au

    RAAF Base Pearce

    DMFS.TCSWesternAustralia@defence.gov.au

    HMAS Stirling

    DMFS.TCSWesternAustralia@defence.gov.au

    Edinburgh Park

    DMFS.TCSSouthAustralia@defence.gov.au

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