Company Demonstrates Ongoing Commitment to Empowering Women and Nonbinary Technologists Alongside AnitaB.org

PLEASANTON, Calif., Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leading provider of solutions to help organizations manage their people and money, today announced its sponsorship of Grace Hopper Celebration 2024 (GHC). Fifty delegates and five speakers from Workday will participate in innovation sessions at this year’s event. As part of its sponsorship, the company will also host the AI/ML and Cloud Computing Reception on October 9 at 5:30pm ET at the Marriott Downtown Philadelphia.

Taking place October 8-11, both virtually and in person in Philadelphia, GHC 24 serves as the world’s largest gathering of women and nonbinary technologists. The Celebration provides a diverse and vibrant platform for this community to connect, collaborate, and step into their collective power.

“Our sponsorship of GHC 24 reflects Workday’s deep commitment to fostering a more inclusive tech industry,” said Kathy Pham, Vice President, AI, Workday. “We stand alongside Grace Hopper Celebration and AnitaB.org in championing diversity, and we’re proud to help empower the voices of women and nonbinary technologists – this week, and beyond.”

Workday representatives will participate in the following sessions:

AI/ML and Cloud Computing Reception
Hosted by Workday
Wednesday October 9 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM ET
Marriott Downtown Philadelphia
Request a ticket at https://tiny.cc/workday-ghc

From Spark To Scale: The AI Product Journey Through Different Lenses
Kathy Pham, Vice-President, AI, Workday
Nhung Ho, Vice-President, AI, Intuit
Chip Huyen, Vice-President, AI and Open Source Software, Voltron Data
Shruti Koparkar, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Amazon Web Services
October 9 | 10:45 AM ET
and October 10 | 10:00 AM ET

Accelerating Data Analytics With Vectorized Query Engine
Seema Gupta, Principal Software Engineer, Workday
Priyanka Bhalerao, Principal Software Engineer, Workday
October 10 | 1:00 PM ET

Tech Spaces and VPAT: How I Built Programs to Support Accessibility
Tierre Daniels, Manager Accessibility Product Team, Workday
Sim Sidhu, Senior Product Manager Accessibility, Workday
October 10 | 3:35 PM ET

Strategic Impact With OKRs and KPIs: Empowering Women for Organizational and Personal Success
Awalin Sopan, Principal Engineer, Workday
Reshma Shahabuddin, Chief of Staff to CPTO, Blackpoint
Anika Sharin, Senior Program Manager Regulatory Compliance, Intuitive Surgical Inc
October 11 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM ET

About Workday
Workday is a leading enterprise platform that helps organizations manage their most important assets – their people and money. The Workday platform is built with AI at the core to help customers elevate people, supercharge work, and move their business forever forward. Workday is used by more than 10,500 organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 60% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com.

© 2024 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved. Workday and the Workday logo are registered trademarks of Workday, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

About AnitaB.org
At AnitaB.org, a global nonprofit organization, we envision a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the societies for whom they build it. We connect, inspire, and guide women and nonbinary individuals in technical fields, as well as organizations that view technology innovation as a strategic imperative.

Our social enterprise supports women in technical fields, the organizations that employ them, and the academic institutions that train future generations. A full roster of programs helps women grow, learn, and develop their highest potential.

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Transitioning from Sr. Project Manager, Louis will continue to develop new strategies for customer retention and drive product adoption, further enhancing customer satisfaction and brand loyalty

PARK RIDGE, Ill., Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — PCMI (Policy Claim Management International), a leading provider of administration software for the automotive and extended warranty markets, is pleased to announce the promotion of Louis Liapis to Director of Customer Experience. Previously Sr. Project Manager, Louis will now lead efforts to optimize customer relationships and drive greater value through PCMI’s software solutions.

In his new role, Louis will focus on improving key customer success outcomes, such as customer lifetime value (CLV) and retention rates, while managing customer account teams and support services. With his extensive experience in Enterprise-class SaaS deployments, Louis is tasked with ensuring that clients maximize the benefits of PCMI’s offerings, leading to sustained business growth for both the company and its customers.

Louis will work closely with internal departments, including finance, sales, and product management, to foster customer satisfaction and loyalty. He will also spearhead efforts to uncover upsell and cross-sell opportunities, strengthening PCMI’s client partnerships and expanding the use of new product capabilities.

“Customer experience is the heart of our business, and it’s vital that we continuously elevate the value our clients receive,” said Dan O’Keefe, Chief Product Officer at PCMI. “Louis’s leadership will be instrumental in driving our customer success strategies, ensuring we not only meet but exceed client expectations.”

Since joining PCMI a year ago, Louis has demonstrated a proactive approach to solving complex challenges and building scalable customer success frameworks. His efforts will focus on strengthening customer loyalty, identifying growth opportunities, and deepening client partnerships.

“As we continue to grow and evolve our CDL (Client Delivery Lead) and Support teams, our focus will be on optimizing and enhancing the value our customers derive from our comprehensive solutions. We’ll work seamlessly as an extension of our customers’ teams, ensuring repeatable, scalable success. By consistently listening to the voice of the customer, we will shape our operations, interactions, and decision-making to meet their needs and drive mutual success.” –Louis Liapis, Director of Customer Experience, PCMI

About PCMI

For more than a decade, PCMI has been the leading provider of administration software for the F&I product, service contract, and extended warranty industry. Having processed over 110 million policies and 36 million claims, our Policy Claim and Reporting Solutions™ (PCRS) platform provides end-to-end functionality for automating policy and claims management, risk management, reinsurance, finances, and more. This innovative functionality empowers third-party administrators, OEMs, agents, insurers, and dealers to seamlessly venture into new markets, enhance profitability, and proactively address the ever-evolving demands of the industry. Backed by industry expertise and a global team of 200+ professionals in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, our commitment to continuous innovation remains unwavering.

Media Contact

Laura Scahill, PCMI, LLC, 1 8476536916, laura.scahill@pcmicorp.com, https://www.pcmicorp.com/

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ATLANTA, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the nation’s largest full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider – has acquired Pasco Fire & Safety Equipment, a trusted name in fire protection, located north of Tampa, Florida. Pasco will work alongside Pye-Barker’s experienced fire protection and security teams in the Tampa area and will expand Pye-Barker’s capacity to service the fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems of new and existing customers in the region.

Pasco Fire & Safety Equipment has been a trusted name in central Florida since 1992, having earned the confidence of area businesses by providing reliable service and caring for customers with integrity. Headquartered in Brooksville, Pasco provides inspection, testing and maintenance of fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, spray paint booth systems, marine fire systems and emergency and exits lights, as well as fire safety training courses. 

“We’ve built a company that prioritizes customer safety and satisfaction. Joining Pye-Barker is a natural step in our evolution for growth and to expand our commitment to our customers,” said Michael Ekstrom, owner of Pasco Fire & Safety Equipment. “I’m confident that together we’ll continue delivering exceptional service and the Pasco team will be well cared for.”

“We’re excited to welcome Pasco Fire & Safety Equipment into the Pye-Barker family,” said Bart Proctor, CEO of Pye-Barker Fire & Safety. “The Pasco team’s dedication to safeguarding Tampa’s businesses and commitment to upholding complete fire code compliance aligns perfectly with Pye-Barker’s mission – to deliver best-in-class fire protection services to keep our communities safe.”  

Pasco’s highly skilled technicians will continue serving customers throughout the Tampa area.  

About Pye-Barker Fire & Safety  

The U.S. leader in fully integrated life safety systems, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety provides complete fire protection and security systems nationwide. With over 200 locations and 7,000 team members nationwide, Pye-Barker ranks No. 849 on the Inc. 5000 and No. 8 on the SDM 100.  

Pye-Barker remains actively engaged in exploring strategic acquisition opportunities. We welcome the opportunity to share why we’re the acquirer of choice. Visit pyebarkerfs.com/acquisitions.

Contact:
Chuck Reimel
Executive Vice President, Business Development
910.612.6252
chuck.reimel@pyebarkerfs.com

Media:
Alycia Volpe
media@pyebarkerfs.com

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