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Khwaja Shaik

Jacksonville , United States

Postings my own, not reflecting opinions of IBM.
I am Khwaja Shaik, a digitally savvy and cyber-savvy board director with 25+ years of experience in technology, cybersecurity, sustainability, and fintech. My journey has taken me through prestigious global companies such as IBM, Bank of America, Al Rostamani Group, and PwC. I am recognized as an authority in corporate governance, technology governance, and digital resilience. My expertise is sought after by CEOs and boards worldwide, providing valuable counsel on corporate purpose, profitable growth, digital acceleration, and risk management.

I specialize in guiding organizations through the complexities of digital transformation, business resiliency and corporate governance.

My focus is on:
- Future-Fit Tech Strategy: Overseeing technology and cybersecurity strategy with business priorities to drive sustainable growth.
- Inclusive Capitalism: Championing good tech and ethical practices that benefit all stakeholders and accelerate societal transformation.
- Cybersecurity Resilience: Protecting organizations from cyber threats while fostering innovation.

As one of IBM's CTOs, I leverage my extensive experience to counsel CEOs, boards, and startups on business resilience, technology, innovation, cybersecurity, and geopolitical risk.

My approach includes:
- Business-Led Transformation: Overseeing a 20% surge in earnings and a 30% increase in EBITDA through innovative operating models and product-led growth strategies.
- Agile Leadership: Overseeing digital transformations on time and on budget through Agile, DevOps, and adaptive leadership styles.
- Thought Leadership: Sharing insights through over 100 LinkedIn articles and speaking engagements at prestigious institutions like NYU School of Law, NACD, ACCD, Boardsi and NASDAQ.

If you are a CEO, board member, or VC leader seeking to navigate the complexities of tech intensity, digital transformation and corporate governance, I invite you to connect with me. Together, we can explore how to anchor noble purpose with business strategy and champion good technology practices.

???? Email me at [khwaja.shaik@gmail.com] for board advice, innovation strategies, cybersecurity insights, and more.

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Khwaja Shaik Points
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AI 30.39
Cybersecurity 30.11
Data Center 30.13
IoT 30.34
Leadership 30.05
Quantum Computing 30.77

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10 Media Interviews
Top Must-Read Books for NextGen CIOs - 2018
linkedin
December 16, 2018
Breakthrough technologies such as AI, Blockchain and Quantum are likely to shape our lives. The next generation CIOs must remaster themselves if they are to succeed.

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Tags: AI, IoT, Leadership

The Top 10 Blockchain Skills You Need to Develop
linkedin
May 18, 2018
The lack of blockchain skills is a top concern and significant inhibitor to blockchain adoption in companies across a variety of industries. According to Bloomberg, blockchain-related job postings on LinkedIn increased four-fold in 2017. If you are new to blockchain and wonder what it takes to build the skills and habits necessary to be a successful blockchain talent, this guide is for you. Based on more than 2 decades of experience, let me share the top 10 skills and habits you need:

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Tags: AI

Why blockchain and IoT are best friends
linkedin
January 30, 2018
The rapid advance of blockchain technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) are felt throughout our daily lives. A Gartner study estimates blockchain will add $3.1 trillion in business value by 2030, and in another analysis the global IoT market is expected to grow from $157B in 2016 to $457B by 2020. We are about to see more change than we could imagine with blockchain and IoT.

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Tags: AI, IoT

Where Is AI Heading?
linkedin
December 15, 2017
In this new era, Artificial Intelligence is also running corporate Data Centers beyond solving business problems. According to recent MITSloan Management Review, less than 39% of all companies have an AI strategy in place. The largest companies — those with at least 100,000 employees — are the most likely to have an AI strategy, but only half have one.

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Tags: AI, Data Center

Key Takeaways For Your Hybrid Cloud
linkedin
November 27, 2017
Hybrid Cloud is a disruptive technology that supports diverse assets including cloud, edge, and on-premises locations to drive digital business growth. According to Mckinsey enterprises moving to hybrid cloud can reduce their IT operating expense by 24%.

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Tags: AI, IoT

Top Must-Read Books for emerging CIOs - 2017
linkedin
November 11, 2017
In this fourth industrial revolution, the right book at the right moment can tilt the playing field and give you a crucial advantage. These six books will help you to beat the competition, rise above your challenges and accelerate your own growth..

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Tags: AI, IoT

What Drives Cloud-Native Architecture?
linkedin
October 29, 2017
Microservices, Containers and APIs are now central to digital business because they enable event driven services, application delivery automation, orchestration and loosely coupled integration behind mobile apps, B2B connections and many IoT devices.

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Tags: AI, IoT

Quantum Computing Accelerates Innovation
linkedin
September 30, 2017
I strongly believe that Quantum Computing will be the next major technology after AI and Blockchain to drive innovation across industries. Quantum Computers represent significant jump in computational capabilities over Classical Computers.

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Tags: AI, IoT, Quantum Computing

What "Equifax” Data Breach Means For CISOs?
linkedin
September 10, 2017
The attack surface is getting much greater. Our IT infrastructure is more vulnerable today than ever before. Cyber security is now a C-suite issue. At Equifax application website's vulnerability led to a data breach that exposed about 143 million consumers.

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Tags: AI, Cybersecurity

Unlock Business Value With AI
linkedin
August 11, 2017
Use of AI continues to grow as AI is the new electricity. According to recent Mckinsey study about $28 billion was spent on AI. AI will transform every major industry and the way we work, learn, and live.

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Tags: AI

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