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How the Night Before Christmas Story & Oracle Security Solutions are one in the same?
How the Night Before Christmas Story & Oracle Security Solutions are one in the same?
My SLED customers were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of Oracle Security Solutions danced in their…
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Samantha Asmus reposted this🚨 New Gartner First Take | Published Within 1 day of the Announcement 🚨 Major industry announcements often raise more questions than answers. Following Schneider Electric's announced acquisition of Cognite, Gartner has published a new First Take to help technology and business leaders understand the significance of this development and evaluate potential implications for their organizations. Organizations across manufacturing, energy, utilities, oil & gas, mining, and transportation are closely monitoring how industrial technology ecosystems continue to evolve—and what those changes could mean for their digital business strategies. 📖 Gartner clients: Read the First Take and explore the analysis here: https://lnkd.in/emrBJD3G 💬 Not a Gartner client? Explore Gartner insights on technology and business trends: https://gtnr.it/GExpert One of the advantages of Gartner research is timely analysis of major market events—this First Take was published within 1 day of the announcement. What questions are top of mind for your organization following this news? #Gartner #IndustrialAI #DigitalTransformation #Manufacturing #Energy #Utilities #TechnologyStrategy #Innovation #DataAndAnalytics #IndustrialTechnology Huge shoutout to an amazing co-author team Lloyd Jones, Avinash Dev Nagumanthri, and to our many excellent contributions from Gartner Analyst peers-A true Collab👏
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Samantha Asmus reposted thisSamantha Asmus reposted thisSubmissions are OPEN for the 2026 Eye on Innovation Awards. The Eye on Innovation Awards recognize organizations that have achieved tangible business impact through innovative use of technology. Both Gartner clients and non-clients are welcome to submit. Learn more about eligibility, categories, and how to enter: https://gtnr.it/4s7pCLV #GartnerIT #Technology #Innovation
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Samantha Asmus reposted thisDay 3 Highlights from the team representing Gartner as a partner of the World Economic Forum. It will be of no surprise to hear that Geopolitics is reshaping technology strategy, pushing sovereignty—and now sovereign AI—to the forefront. But defensiveness won’t win: the next frontier is trust, responsibility, and reasoning-led AI, as explored in World Without Truth. As enterprises move beyond “bigger models,” domain-specific AI will be the differentiator—driving accuracy, lowering risk, and unlocking real expert-level value.Samantha Asmus reposted thisThere was a notable change in atmosphere today in Davos. Anticipation of declarations. Unknown knowns. Our Day 3 #wef2026 reflections from the Gartner team Frank Ridder David Harvey and myself. (Building on day 2 update: https://lnkd.in/eM5vikfj) 17) Geopolitics remains volatile, and perspectives are evolving. 18) Even if stability comes, perhaps we are at the point of no return. Sovereignity is a key topic of conversation. 19) Sovereign AI is emerging, but it has to be world-class, not defensive. 20) Our Gartner book by Dave Aron Richard Hunter Andrew Frank “World without Truth” signals a response to a future that is looming 21) Responsibility and Trust will be key competitive differentiators in a Word without Truth - and incumbent on policy setters, but importantly on AI suppliers. 22) Reasoning will be the competitive AI frontier within 12 months and few are capable or active. 23) Gartner has long recognized that AI models do not have to be massive (bigger isn’t always better)- Domain models drive significant value 24) To de-risk, to drive accuracy, to achieve cost optimization, Domain models will transform enterprise AI for expert tasks Check in with Frank tomorrow for the day 4 update. #gartner #ai
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Samantha Asmus reposted thisA great team representing #Gartner at the World Economic Forum. As a partner to #WEF, Gartner is meeting various organzations to discuss #AI strategies, futures, and opportunities. https://lnkd.in/eBK8Gjr8 - link to Gartner WEF Partner Page https://lnkd.in/ezN9V6uV - link to Gartner AI PageSamantha Asmus reposted thisErrol Rasit, David Harvey and I are honored to represent #Gartner at #WEF next week. As a partner to #WEF we are very much looking forward to that week, especially meeting various awesome organzations to discuss #AI strategies, futures, and opportunities. Are we moving from automating muscle to automating brains? Will intelligence require biology forever? What are HumAInoids in technical and meaning loops? And where is the money? Lots of interesting questions to explore - I am looking forward to a week full of inspiration. Checking my schedule for next week … I can definitely leave my ski gear at home. https://lnkd.in/eBK8Gjr8 - link to Gartner WEF Partner Page https://lnkd.in/ezN9V6uV - link to Gartner AI Page
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Samantha Asmus shared thisGreat opportunity at Gartner to work for the best - Kelly Stevens !!!Samantha Asmus shared thisI’m hiring! Looking for a proven Client Executive to elevate Gartner’s partnership with one of the most recognized names in the Oil and Gas industry. This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to drive strategic transformation and deliver exceptional value. If you’re interested—or know someone who would be a great fit—apply below or reach out to me directly. https://lnkd.in/geUANdTJ
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Samantha Asmus shared thisWhich of Gartner's Top Tech Trends for 2026 has the precision, speed and coordination to rival an F1 team? Enter multiagent systems. In this discussion from IT Symposium/Xpo in Orlando, Gartner experts Gene Alvarez and Chris Howard explore how modular AI agents are transforming enterprise tech — working together like a Formula 1 pit crew to deliver faster, more accurate results. Learn how this trend reduces hallucinations, boosts agility, and why it might be the key to scalable AI. #GartnerSYM #TechTrends #CIO #AIagentsWhy AI Agents Are Like F1 Teams | Gartner Top Tech Trends 2026Why AI Agents Are Like F1 Teams | Gartner Top Tech Trends 2026
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Samantha Asmus shared thisBoard presentations can make or break IT’s strategic influence. CIOs must link IT investments to shareholder value and communicate with impact: https://gtnr.it/3K5hyuy Watch Gartner's on-demand webinar for proven strategies to streamline board prep and boost effectiveness. #GartnerIT #CIO #BoardCommunication #ShareholderValue
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Samantha Asmus shared thisAI is no longer a future-facing concept—it’s already embedded in the systems, decisions, and strategies that shape business. The Gartner top strategic predictions for 2026 and beyond spotlight the undercurrents of AI-driven transformation. Gain a sharper lens to see what’s coming: https://gtnr.it/3K21p9o #AI #StrategicPredictions #ArtificialIntelligence
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Samantha Asmus shared thisWatch Gartner's on-demand webinar to learn how to scale responsible AI, avoid regulatory risks, and drive sustainable value: https://gtnr.it/3W0gP0l Gartner for IT | #GartnerIT #AI #ModelOps
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Samantha Asmus reacted on thisSamantha Asmus reacted on thisThat’s a wrap! Hanging up my boots and retiring after an adventurous career. Bachelor’s degree from Flinders University, work at South Australian Oil and Gas Co. and then Wiltshire Geological Services, Masters degree from Queens College (research at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory ), PhD degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology , post-doc at Texas A&M University , work at Idaho National Laboratory (DOE), and capping it off with 20+ years at ExxonMobil . My time at ExxonMobil has been incredibly stimulating and exciting and I am so fortunate for the time I’ve had with them. Bachelors to INL was 22 years, then with ExxonMobil for 20.25 years. Looking back, it’s been a really fun ride. I’ve lost count of the number of places I have traveled to, geographic areas that I have worked on, cultures that I have experienced, and geologic surprises that I have witnessed. At the end of each stage, it has been the people and the interesting work that made the biggest marks on me. I have enjoyed all of the interactions and being able to learn from such smart people. That’s especially true for my talented colleagues of ExxonMobil. I’ll miss all of the time we spent together! Through it all, though, I am most thankful for the invaluable support I received from my family - without whom my path would have been much more of a struggle. To all of you that helped shape my career and my understanding of Earth sciences - I thank you! All the best for whatever your future holds. I plan to linger on LinkedIn for a while, and am happy to stay in touch here (I might even become more active here from now on).
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Samantha Asmus liked thisSamantha Asmus liked thisYour AI agents can talk, but getting them to speak the same language has been a different story. Until now. A developer asking Snowflake Cortex about "monthly active users" may get a completely different answer than a colleague asking Databricks Genie the same question. Not because the data is wrong, but because no single governed definition exists to ground either response. The organizations cracking this problem know that governed context can't just live in a catalog. It has to actively flow to every agent, platform and tool that needs it. This month we're launching our governed context compiler. It pulls governed definitions, metrics, business terms, policies and more out of the Collibra Knowledge Graph and delivers them to any downstream AI agent or platform in the exact formats they require, without custom engineering for every integration. Define context once and trust it everywhere. https://ow.ly/lmI350ZtNEZ #AIGovernance #DataGovernance #MCPServer #DataStrategy
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Stephanie Franklin-Thomas PhD, MBA, BA, CISA, NACD.DC
Stephanie Franklin-Thomas PhD, MBA, BA, CISA, NACD.DC
Samantha Asmus liked thisAnother great opportunity to join the Medtronic cyber team. Just do it- Apply today!Samantha Asmus liked thisJoin Medtronic as a Security Engineering Manager and help drive the future of our global cyber strategy! This is a high-impact leadership role for a strong technical leader who can balance security, business needs, and enterprise scale. You’ll shape security architecture, advance a shift-left security approach, and help reduce enterprise risk across the organization. What you’ll do: ✔️ Lead security engineering and architecture across key technical domains ✔️ Partner with business, IT, and operations leaders on security roadmaps ✔️ Embed security early in software and system design ✔️ Lead and develop a high-performing global team! 📍 Locations (this is an on-site role, requiring 4 days per week in the office): Mounds View or Fridley, Minnesota Fort Worth, Texas Lafayette, Colorado Irvine, California Memphis, Tennessee Jacksonville, Florida Boston, Massachusetts If you’re ready to lead at scale and make an impact, I'd love to connect! https://lnkd.in/g5RCyqvQ #SecurityEngineering #CyberSecurity #SecurityArchitecture #EngineeringManagement #HiringNow Ivelisse Torres, MSME -
Samantha Asmus reacted on thisSamantha Asmus reacted on thisWe’re proud to celebrate Lawrence Sampleton, St. Stephen’s associate head of school for enrollment management and financial aid, who will be inducted into The University of Texas at Austin Athletics Hall of Honor this September. A standout tight end for the Texas Longhorns, Lawrence went on to play in the National Football League (NFL). His impact extends far beyond football. For nearly four decades, he has dedicated his career to independent school education, serving as a St. Stephen’s dorm parent, advisor, residential leader, and today, a member of our senior leadership team. From competing at the highest levels of sport to helping generations of students find their place on The Hill, Lawrence’s career is a testament to leadership, commitment and service. Congratulations, Lawrence, on this well-deserved honor! 🤘 #SSTX #TexasLonghorns #HallOfHonor #SpartanPride
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Samantha Asmus liked thisSamantha Asmus liked thisToday is my last day at Denbury/ExxonMobil. If my tenure at Denbury Inc. were a kid, they would have likely already gotten a speeding ticket by now! 16.25 years is a long time, but also a blink of an eye when you love what you do and with great people! This month also marks 3 years since the announcement of the sale to ExxonMobil. From that day, I knew I couldn't leave North Texas, so having an unknown but finite expiration date on my career made these three years feel longer than the 13 before it. On Monday, I start an exciting new chapter heading up the IT Department of a local company with a lot of familiar faces... but that'll be a different post next week!
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Samantha Asmus reacted on thisSamantha Asmus reacted on this3 years ago, I left Accenture to solve my greatest problem: sportswear that didn’t fit. I started with apparel, but realized the greater impact was in helping brands solve sizing and fit. In 1 year, we built a body scan using only athlete data we collected (no synthetic), and hit 95% measurement accuracy for male and female body scan. We are one of the most accurate body scans on the market. I’m so excited to announce our re-brand and Superhera’s more public debut as a sizing intelligence platform. Yes, I’m obsessed with sizing, but what I’m truly obsessed with is the human form, particularly in athletics. Here’s what inspired the branding: I read the Odyssey in 9th grade, and became fascinated with the complexity, athleticism, and heroic (yet deeply human nature) of the characters. When I was naming Superhera, the inspiration came from women I wrote about in my book, "Becoming a Superhero," and my fascination with the struggle between man/woman and god-like creatures. What all these Superheras wanted was Freedom. Everyone should have the Freedom to Perform in their sportswear, yet no one does. With our focus on sizing intelligence, we wanted to reflect Freedom throughout our branding, infused with an electric energy. The result: an icon so fluid that I want to tattoo it on my body. It’s a respect for the individual human form, the way we move, the different sports we play, and the passion we have for play. From the sketch-based icon to the wordmark, Superhera represents the struggle and the balance that an athlete experiences throughout a game. Superhera strives to be athlete-first, tech-second. We view technology as the enabler to better performance, but never the reason for it (the athlete is). The branding now reflects that. Of course, I could not have done this without my co-partner Leah Leachman and Joe M. and Wayform Studio. Wayform pushed our boundaries, took an image that I got at a party from an Greek Art History PhD student, and turned it into an entire brand.
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Samantha Asmus reacted on thisSamantha Asmus reacted on thisLess than a month into my new role as President of ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, I had the privilege of visiting the Tapia Center STEM Camp at Rice University, a program ExxonMobil has proudly supported for over 10 years. Meeting these bright students and dedicated educators was a powerful reminder of why investing in the next generation of scientists and engineers matters so deeply to our industry's future. As someone who found my own path into STEM at a young age, it was inspiring to see students exploring real-world challenges, including how technologies like carbon capture can support a more sustainable energy future. This year alone, the Rice University Tapia Center STEM camps reached over 700 students across five programs in three states, plus more than 80 educators through professional development sessions, a testament to what's possible when industry and academia work together. As I begin this new chapter leading ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, moments like this reaffirm my commitment to building a stronger, more innovative future one student at a time.
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Samantha Asmus liked thisSamantha Asmus liked thisI'm actively seeking Strategic Account Executives for our Large Enterprise team in the NE US (NY, NJ, CT, & PA)! These high-performing sales professionals will engage with complex organizations, guiding clients through critical decisions within their Sales and Revenue functions. Their responsibilities include driving account retention and growth, gaining deep insight into clients’ top priorities, and clearly demonstrating the value Gartner delivers. 🔑 Key Qualifications: 5-10+ years of experience in sales and client management Proven success in selling to C-Level Executives, preferably within CSO, CRO, or CMO Strategic mindset and a passion for driving growth with Enterprise clients Ability to translate client needs into actionable strategies If you are open to joining a team where success is the standard, I encourage you to reach out to me directly or apply via the link below. Let's achieve great things together! 👉https://lnkd.in/gQk2V36e
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Samantha Asmus reacted on thisSamantha Asmus reacted on thisAfter 12+ incredible years, I officially closed my chapter at Google this month. Looking back on more than a decade at Google, my heart is full of gratitude. I’ve had the privilege to navigate complex organizational challenges, celebrate big wins, and grow alongside some of the most brilliant, compassionate, and dedicated people in the industry. Across every team and role, a few core principles shaped how I lead and work: - Respect the opportunity: Never take the work or the impact for granted. Approach each day with the energy, curiosity, and drive of a new hire at their dream job. - Stewardship: Leave every system, process, and culture better than you found it. Challenge the status quo thoughtfully, fix what’s broken, and focus on sustainable growth over temporary heroics. - Wholeheartedness: Care deeply about people and outcomes. Simplify complexity, grant others dignity in every situation, and remain both bold and responsible, even when the path forward is tough. What’s Next? First, I’m taking a sabbatical to recharge and travel with my family. After that, I’m excited to scratch a long-time itch and explore what’s next, whether that’s advising companies, trying out fractional roles, or building something of my own. I’m looking forward to taking everything I’ve learned about supporting people and teams into this next adventure. To my fellow Googlers and Xooglers, partners and friends: thank you for being such an impactful part of my journey. I will always be cheering you on!
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Walk for PKD Ambassador
PKD Foundation
- Present 2 years 8 months
Health
As a PKD Ambassador, I represent the PKD Foundation in Houston and am responsible for planning, raising funds, and executing our local 'Walk for PKD'.
At the event, the PKD Foundation brings together patients, physicians, and researchers to strengthen the community for all impacted by PKD.
The PKD Foundation is the only organization is the U.S. solely dedicated to finding treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). We fund research, education, advocacy, support…As a PKD Ambassador, I represent the PKD Foundation in Houston and am responsible for planning, raising funds, and executing our local 'Walk for PKD'.
At the event, the PKD Foundation brings together patients, physicians, and researchers to strengthen the community for all impacted by PKD.
The PKD Foundation is the only organization is the U.S. solely dedicated to finding treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). We fund research, education, advocacy, support, and awareness on a national & local level. -
Sunday School Teacher
The Austin Stone Community Church
- 5 years 3 months
Children
Every Sunday, I guide approximately 30 children in the need for moral compass in personal and professional integrity.
Honors & Awards
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Gartner Winners Circle
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Gartner Winners Circle
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Gartner Winners Circle 2018 Big Island, HI
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Oracle Award of Excellence
Oracle
103% of Quota for FY16 Q3
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Oracle Award of Excellence
Oracle
152% of Quota for FY16 Q2
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Oracle Award of Excellence
Oracle
124% of Quota for FY16 Q1
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Oracle Award of Excellence
Oracle
177% of Quota for FY15 Q4
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Oracle Sales Academy - Leadership Award
Oracle Sales Academy
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Oracle Sales Academy - MVP Award
Oracle Sales Academy
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McCombs School of Business Commencement Speaker
Dean Gilligan of The Red McCombs School of Business
I was the December graduation speaker for McCombs Commencement. I was chosen to represent the student body and deliver an inspirational and relatable speech.
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Garth C. Bates Jr. Memorial Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Business
The University of Texas, McCombs School of Business
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Student Worker of the Year
McCombs School of Business, Office of Student Life
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Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Rountree Scholarship in Marketing
University of Texas, McCombs School of Texas
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Deans List
University of Texas, McCombs School of Business
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Outstanding Academic Performance
University of Texas Gateway Scholars Program
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Rookie of the Year
University of Texas Cheer
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English
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Spanish
Limited working proficiency
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French
Limited working proficiency
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Oracle Women's Leadership (OWL)
Community Lead
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Oracle Toastmasters International
Vice President of Membership
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University of Texas Cheerleader
Member | Rookie Trainer | Project Manager
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Longhorn Run Committee
Volunteer Coordinator and Editor-in-Chief of the Longhorn Run News Article
-I have a love for sports and exercise. I applied to be on the University of Texas Longhorn Run Committee and was brought onto the team holding two positions. As the volunteer coordinator, I organized tabling events to recruit volunteers by setting up and managing information booths. Along with that, I managed 200+ volunteers by appointing duties, handling risk management, and being an active point of contact. My other duty was as the Editor-In-Chief of the Longhorn Run News Article. I…
I have a love for sports and exercise. I applied to be on the University of Texas Longhorn Run Committee and was brought onto the team holding two positions. As the volunteer coordinator, I organized tabling events to recruit volunteers by setting up and managing information booths. Along with that, I managed 200+ volunteers by appointing duties, handling risk management, and being an active point of contact. My other duty was as the Editor-In-Chief of the Longhorn Run News Article. I developed a mailing list and sent news articles to 4,000 potential running participants. From there, I scored the responses and developed an on-going active responders mailing list for the Longhorn Run future activities.
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