Building High-Performing Data and Analytics Team

As the SVP, Chief Data Officer for Providence St. Joseph Health (PSJH), Vijay Venkatesan is accountable for the creation of a next generation data and analytics strategy that accelerates the use of data, analytics, mobile-ready apps and machine learning to advance PSJH mission and strategies. Prior to joining PSJH, Vijay served as Vice President of enterprise data management for Sutter Health. Under Vijay’s leadership, Sutter Health made great strides advancing its capabilities around data, reporting and analytics. He was instrumental in advancing several regional and system wide strategic priorities in support of the shared savings program, advanced illness management, Epic clarity reporting and other quality-related initiatives. Vijay also served as Vice President of Analytics and Business Intelligence for Sutter’s Physician Services. Before joining Sutter, he was VP of Management Information and Analysis with Kaiser Permanente for four years. While there, Vijay helped lead Kaiser’s data transformation. Vijay holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Information Science from Cleveland State University and an MBA from the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan Less   View all posts

Sherif Mityas is the Chief Information Officer and Chief Strategy Officer for TGI FRIDAYS with oversight for the Brand’s Strategy, Technology, and Digital efforts. Mr. Mityas has more than 20 years’ experience in the retail and hospitality industries in both senior consulting and executive industry roles. Prior to joining TGI FRIDAYS, Mr. Mityas served as the Managing Partner for JS Consulting and as the Chief Executive Officer for Hollywood Video/Movie Gallery. Mr. Mityas received a B.S. degree in aerospace engineering from Boston University, a M.S. in mechanical engineering from Rensellaer Polytechnic Institute and an M.B.A. from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. Less   View all posts