2022 Records Knowledge Conference

 Governing IOT in an IG World 

 Bassam Zarkout is an executive and public speaker with 28 years  of technology experience, including 8 years as Chief Technical  Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, focusing on Information  Governance and E-Discovery. In 2016, Bassam founded  IGnPower to focus on consulting in Industrial IoT and work with  peers at the Boston-based Industrial Internet Consortium on  advanced IoT business and technology-related subjects, like  digital transformation (co-chair of DX Group), trustworthiness,  AI, and data protection. He has also co-authored several IIC  papers on these topics 

Jen Farnham is a Senior Account Executive with TSG Reporting. Based in Northern California, Jen brings 14 years of experience in the legal field to this role.  Prior to joining the team at TSG, Jen helped law firms understand language barrier complexities with respect to global regulatory compliance, focusing on providing streamlined solutions to her clients. This experience and expertise allows Jen to anticipate client needs and understand their expectations in order to ensure a seamless experience from beginning to end.  Jen is deeply dedicated to her clients’ success and has proven invaluable when determining the best solutions for their court reporting needs.  She graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2003 with a degree in molecular biology and serves as the Director of Programs and Education for the Greater Sacramento Chapter of ARMA.

Master of Ceremonies and Panel Moderator

 Charles Booz has over thirty years experience in providing evaluation and implementation  oversight of cost-effective and integrated solutions concerning a broad spectrum of  information technology and information governance issues. A recognized innovator in business automation technologies, including document and records management, workflow,  conversion methodologies and business process paradigms, Mr. Booz brings a unique  perspective to the confluence of information governance, information technology and  business requirements. As a member of numerous project teams he continues to be involved  in financial, health, legal, insurance and governmental projects.   He is a member of the Project Management Institute and ARMA International, six term President of the Greater Sacramento Capitol ARMA Chapter, as well as a frequent speaker at  various ARMA Local, Regional and National Conferences. A member of ARMA  International’s Government Relations Committee (GRECO) 2002-2008 and Chair 2005-2008. A  member of the Electronic Records Management Committee (ERMC) 1998-2001 and Chair 2001. Mr. Booz speaks and writes extensively on the topic “Records Knowledge and “Information  Governance,” and the surrounding issues such as privacy, record certification, electronic signatures and new recordkeeping methodologies. He continues to testify on a variety of  records management issues at legislative and public policy hearings as a noted expert in  electronic recordkeeping, digital commerce, and electronic signatures. Mr. Booz authored the  California State government electronic recordkeeping specifications under contract with the  California Department of General Services. Mr. Booz authored the noted The Information Management Journal article "Electronic Records and the Right to Privacy.