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Dear Friends: In partnership with Vegas Inc, Cox Business is honored to serve as the presenting sponsor of the 10th anniversary of the Top Tech Awards. Over the past decade, our community has experienced many evolutions of change that have been driven by explosive population and tourism growth, business expansion, which includes professional sports, and the growth of small- and middle-sized businesses as part of an expanding ecosystem—all with a diverse set of requirements. There are many thought leaders in Nevada who serve across myriad public, private and governmental sectors that are embracing these new opportunities and shaping our sustained journey to successfully grow our economy and demonstrate that Southern Nevada is a great place to live and raise a family. We are honored to highlight and recognize the outstanding technology thought leaders in our community whose body of work are helping us navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the rapidly evolving needs of our community. This pandemic has created downward pressure on our economic growth, a health crisis and illuminated the inequities in our underserved population that will be felt in our community for some time. Adversity, however, is not new to us in Las Vegas. We are a resilient community, one that has demonstrated an innate ability to address and overcome challenges. Our community is extremely optimistic as we adapt to new normals and reimagine getting back to business in a safe, holistic and meaningful way. As we address technology requirements in 2020, we are reminded of the intersection between community and servant leadership that is part of the fabric of Southern Nevada. We have the most remarkable technology leaders pushing through and moving the needle to keep our great community at the forefront of technology. With a record-breaking 90 nominations submitted by their peers in our community, it’s evident that the leadership, vision and innovation of these professionals are the heartbeat driving the technology industry and continued economic growth in our region. Cox Business and Hospitality Network work closely with local and nationwide business clients to provide customized technology solutions, including cloud and managed services, Wi-Fi solutions, connectivity, smart communities and cybersecurity. Our focus is to support customers in achieving their business objectives with end-to-end technological service excellence. We are thrilled to host the event this year virtually from Allegiant Stadium, the most technologically advanced stadium in the country. From smart communities to cybersecurity, gaming experiences and sporting events, our entire Southern Nevada landscape has changed thanks in part to those honored with this award. Please join me in congratulating all of our nominees and winners.
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Wonda Riner Executive Director of Information Technology, Interim Director of Marketing & Communication, UNLV School of Medicine
Snehal Bhakta Career and Technical Education Administrator, Clark County School District
Debbie Banko CEO and Founder, Link Technologies
Jonathan Baktari, MD, Founder and CEO, e7 Health
Christopher Crescitelli Founder, Dreamland LLC
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2020 TOP TECH NOMINEES Noah Allison Three Lock Box Art Andreas ClickIt Social Wil Barker OptumCare Mike Bement FanCo
Kevin Debiparshad, MD The LimbplastX Institute
P. Lloyd Hildebrand, MD, FACS New Eyes Las Vegas
Richard DePaso Aardvark Video
Ronald Hillock, MD Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center
Joseph DiGiorgio Nice Guys Technology
Joshua Benedetti Card Z3N, LLC
Leslie Estrada Tech Impact
Leo Bletnitsky Healthy Technology Solutions
Richard Ethington Blue Ape Painting
Brett Burbidge Unique Communication Solutions Ryan Carlson Dick’s Last Resort Harvin Chavez Vegas Golden Knights Harvey "Kip" Chiles Caesars Entertainment Larry Christman Aargon Collection Agency Sean Connery Orbis Solutions Chris Crowell Budget Car Rental Kris Cuaresma-Primm Homie Vince Cybulski Nevada Restaurant Services Inc
Earle Keizer Business Continuity Technologies
Rod Rodriguez Credit One Bank
Stephen Murphy Brady Industries
Lawrence Roney Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
Margaret Novack Foothill High School - Clark County School District Anna Olin Hotel Cloé
Mark Ruber Las Vegas Paiute Tribe David Ruckdaschel UnitedHealthcare
Kuldurshan Padda Harvard MedTech
Jim Kimball MGM Resorts International
JC Pomerleau Déjà Vu Services, Inc.
Shannon Sacks Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas
Brian Kip SKC Group
Andrew Pascal PLAYSTUDIOS
Jeff Saling StartUpNV
Kyle Konold The Delta Academy
Matthew Pasco Las Vegas Raiders
Mike Schmitt Clairvoyix
Jamey Felsing Cure 4 The Kids Foundation
Joshua Leavitt IONnovate, LLC
Roland Pascua Bonotel Exclusive Travel
Mike Schoentag G&L Communications
Brooke Fiumara OPTX
Tom Lisciandra TSK Architects
Michael Scofield Ei Companies
Terris Foley The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas
Scott Lobenberg JobFairX
Robbie Pearce Cheyenne High School - Clark County School District Daniel Piec Allegiant Travel Company
Malcolm Shaw Advertising & Marketing Solutions, Inc.
Patricia Farley Serving Our Kids Foundation Leo Farnsworth AIS-Now
Jason Frame Southern Nevada Health District Michael Gagnon HealtHIE Nevada
James MacDougall Roberts Communications Network, LLC Chris McAlary Coin Cloud
Don Shackley Athena Technologies
Kevin Ragsdale Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Michael Skolnik Teachers Health Trust
Joyce Goedeke Vegas Chamber
Alfredo Melesio, Jr. City of North Las Vegas
Michael Rainey Beasley Media Group
Derrick Gyamfi The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas
Ida Meseba Tix Corporation/ Tix4Tonight
Robert Rivas Silver State Schools Credit Union
Nadia Hansen Clark County
Dennis Moriarity City of North Las Vegas
Alyssa Rodriguez City of Henderson
Arthur D'Antonio III LVGameDev
Rachel Papka Chief Health Informatics Officer, Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Brian Hyde HYdTECH
Leia Morrison Pro Group Networks
Garrett Pattiani Co-Founder, Charity Gurus
Maria Sexton Chief Information Officer, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
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Kris Smith Goodwill of Southern Nevada Denise Snow Southwest Career and Technical Academy - Clark County School District
Robert Speciale Indian Springs High School - Clark County School District Rex Sprankle Golden Entertainment William Steck, II University Medical Center of Southern Nevada Mike Stilwagner Ahern Rentals, Inc. Anant Subramanian Credit One Bank Brad Swan Primecare Benefits/Nevada Dental Benefits Cae Swanger HCA Healthcare Anita Thompson Clark County School District Bart Watts Computer Repair Specialists Andy Waymire Equity Title of Nevada Jaime Weller-Lafavor Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada Austin Whitley GenTeks Alan Woratschek Valley Health System Missy Young Switch
Daniel Shaked Founder and CEO, Home 365
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n Under Cae Swanger’s strategic direction, HCA Healthcare’s Pacific Region technology team supports large hospitals, behavioral health services and emergency, surgery and urgent care centers throughout Las Vegas, California, Utah, Alaska and Idaho—all known for outstanding patient care, innovative technology and pioneering new medical procedures. From a substantial increase in sepsis survival rates through groundbreaking software development, to the deployment of computerized mobile solutions empowering and connecting entire patient care teams, Swanger’s tenacity, knowledge and passion drives preeminent support for more than 12,000 physicians, 17,000 nurses and caregivers, and almost 500 graduate residents that serve the patients that trust HCA Healthcare for their care. A three-decade IT executive and currently serving as a chief information officer for HCA, Swanger was recently named in a US Patent issued for TimeWatch, a tool developed to automate the collection of data and information from a variety of HCA Healthcare platforms and marry algorithms to correlate data elements to redisplay as connected information. TimeWatch has armed HCA leaders with meaningful information in near real-time to make data-driven and elective operational decisions to ensure the highest level of quality patient care. Over $10 million in savings was documented in the first year of its use. Swanger has worked with teams to deploy smart technology to track and control tools, equipment and supplies during surgical procedures—effectively optimizing surgical workflows while achieving patient safety and clinician satisfaction. Her team has also implemented real-time mobile telemetry alerts to enhance patient care response time, resulting in a 10% decrease in non-ICU code blues. In the community, Swanger is actively involved with the Susan G. Komen organization, Habitat for Humanity and the HCA Healthcare Women in IT Group. She also serves as an adjunct professor at UNLV’s School of Public Health where she teaches how various technologies contribute to the delivery of quality patient care.
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n Imagine being one of only eight surgeons in the world using an advanced technology to change people’s lives. For Ronald Hillock, MD, this is a reality. Hillock is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, orthopedic oncology and osseointegration. His work is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disease and adult joint reconstruction surgery. Hillock was instrumental in the design and development of a novel orthopedic implant used in the treatment of amputated limbs, the longitude system. The longitude implant is a truly custom prosthesis engineered to match the patient’s native bone with precision. Starting with a computerized tomographic three-dimensional image of the amputated limb to be treated, the images are then processed using specialized software and the inner dimensions of the bone
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“Being one of the first females at technology boardroom tables, I have the opportunity to share another perspective and use cases guys may not consider. When I won the award, I had just released my first software. I didn't realize how my use of technology, combined with my design experience, helped increase tourism by more than 25% to Las Vegas. Technology allows us to make real-time changes to keep people working and out of the unemployment lines.”
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Christi Tasker, CEO, PuTTin’ OuT 2014 Top Tech Community Exemplary Honoree
“What I enjoy most about working with technology is providing the opportunity for youth to explore the possibilities of what they can create. Winning the Top Tech Award validated that our small business is making a difference. I was honored to be recognized along with all the other nominees that are doing such amazing work and making an impact on people's lives.” Eric Mendelsohn, Co-Founder/ Director, Code Central 2017 Top Tech Community Exemplary Honoree
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“While not perfect or complete solutions, educational technologies can connect people with content and each other in ways that didn't previously exist. Can you imagine how remote learning would have looked had the pandemic occurred at the millennium? I am grateful for our constantly evolving technologies, the entrepreneurs who innovate them and the educators who employ them in creative ways to grow this generation of youth.” Camille McCue, Ph.D., Upper School Principal, Adelson Educational Campus 2016 Top Tech Lifetime Achievement Honoree
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Vice President, Information Technology Las Vegas Raiders n Matthew Pasco was presented with a challenge when the Oakland Raiders filed with the NFL to move to Las Vegas in early 2017. From that filing forward, Pasco was involved with every piece of technology necessary during the move and the construction of Allegiant Stadium, team headquarters and practice facility. In three short years, Pasco assembled his team, implemented the most innovative technologies available, facilitated new partnerships and more. In preparation of the Las Vegas Raiders’ inaugural season, Pasco sought to find the highest-quality connectivity devices and technology for the new stadium. He spent time touring NFL stadiums in other states, took notes from T-Mobile Arena and scoured the Consumer Electronics Show for fresh ideas. The technology that was ultimately incorporated into the stadium is unrivaled and incomparable. With almost 1,800 access points, 360 IP Centrex phone lines, 60 channels of IP video, support for over 2,200 screens using Cisco Vision and more—Allegiant Stadium is the most technologically advanced football stadium in the country. The Raiders headquarters is just as connected, equipped with high-speed and versatile technology to ensure the most efficient environment for the team’s needs. After two years of negotiation, a year of implementation and countless hours dedicated to the technological capabilities, Allegiant Stadium successfully opened on Sept. 21, 2020. Welcoming the Las Vegas Raiders and building Allegiant Stadium are two of the most influential projects the Valley has seen in years—and Pasco and his team were integral to making it possible.
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n A veteran entrepreneur and celebrated hospitality executive, Andrew Pascal has taken a unique approach to loyalty marketing by emphasizing engagement with consumers on the one item they can’t live without: their smartphones. Pascal founded PLAYSTUDIOS in 2011 with a group of fellow entrepreneurs with a goal to develop casual, free-to-play games for social platforms. Starting in a shared office space on the outskirts of Las Vegas, PLAYSTUDIOS has since grown into a global gaming studio with offices on three continents, a collection of award-winning titles, a network of world-class business partners and a passionate community of loyal players. In late 2019, PLAYSTUDIOS released its revamped playAWARDS platform, a groundbreaking suite of B2B tools that gives partners advanced performance metrics and unprecedented insight into today’s mobile and social gamers, while offering an unrivaled suite of real-world rewards to its players. At its core, Pascal conceived playAWARDS to connect the world’s leading entertainment, retail, technology, travel, leisure and gaming companies with a valuable, highly engaged audience. And it’s working. Some of the biggest beneficiaries of Pascal’s work are local Las Vegas businesses. Through the online recreation of some of Las Vegas’ incredible experiences and giving players a chance to enjoy those experiences as real-world rewards in multiple destinations globally, PLAYSTUDIOS is able to offer something truly unique. playAWARDS converts entertaining digital impressions into real-world brand engagement—proving itself to be an essential tool for partners looking to reach mass audiences of potential customers worldwide.
n Since 2011, Alan Woratschek has been leading technology needs for Valley Health System—an integrated health care system serving more than 2 million people living in Southern Nevada and its surrounding communities. In this role, he has been responsible for the opening of several hospitals, freestanding emergency departments and physician clinics throughout the Valley and ensuring the network, internet and voice services are fully operational at each location. Woratschek’s efforts have led to the establishment of a redundant network to all hospitals and two central business offices using high availability features such as a virtual switching system. This expansive network enables Valley Health System to provide fast and reliable applications including electronic medical records, radiology PACS system, telemedicine and remote fetal heart monitoring to all health care providers. In addition, Woratschek leads a team of network engineers, clinical analysts and technicians to improve the physician and employee experience. Several applications have been installed to enhance the education experience of the residency programs, the implementation of integrated nurse communications, capacity management solutions and dietary meal management. Woratschek’s experience and knowledge in the health care technology space has kept medical professionals at the forefront of patient care and has improved the patient experience, safety and quality of care received.
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n Kris Cuaresma-Primm has made a name for himself at tech startups. Formerly at Uber, then Lyft and now as the general manager at Homie, Cuaresma-Primm knows what it takes to get a project off the ground and create staying power in the market. Homie is a tech company that is disrupting the real estate industry by allowing customers to buy and sell their homes on a unique online platform, supported by a full-service agency that’s unlike any other service out there. Homie’s model eliminates many of the fees and high commissions associated with traditional real estate transactions—creating an experience that is convenient, cost-efficient and responsive to the modern consumer. Using groundbreaking technology and an affinity for customer service, Homie’s goal is to make homeownership accessible to all. This goal aligns well with Cuaresma-Primm’s ability to improve peoples’ lives using smart technology. Proprietary software, innovative marketing and operational implementation are all well within his wheelhouse. With a dedication to using technology and leveraging partnerships to improve the community, Cuaresma-Primm is able to successfully execute important initiatives. He’s using this community-minded approach at Homie to launch the Home Is Possible Coalition, with a mission to end the racial homeownership gap in the Valley. HIP Coalition’s goal is to help 5,000 Black families buy a home in Southern Nevada by contributing financial literacy, credit repair and down payment assistance.
n Beasley Media Group, a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, owns and operates 69 AM and FM stations in markets across the country—including five stations located in Las Vegas. With such a high output, including millions of on-air listeners and online brand engagement, having exceptional technology is important—which is where Michael Rainey comes in. Rainey helps to support a 24/7 broadcast as well as the production and sales side of the business. Working in broadcasting, Rainey is often tasked with time-sensitive problem solving and the implementation of rapidly changing technology. As a broadcast engineer, Rainey has to quickly diagnose and troubleshoot audio issues, perform extensive testing prior to recording or transmission, and solve any on-air issues that may occur once broadcasting begins. He is also responsible for identifying and incorporating broadcast solutions and equipment updates, enhancements and modifications. An integral player in recent tower upgrades to keep radio signal strong in Southern Nevada, Rainey’s skill set is multifaceted and far-reaching. Working on the operational side of the business, he is responsible for implementing all companywide IT initiatives, technologically supporting the sales and production staff, and generally keeping everything running smoothly.
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"Technology has proven a vital tool for connecting people in these challenging times and providing opportunities for students to continue to learn. I am grateful for the recognition that the Top Tech Awards gives to educators who have and continue to further the use of technology as a vehicle of learning and connecting with students." Ellen Noto, Chemistry Honors Teacher, Coronado High School 2018 Top Tech Education Honoree
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n For more than 15 years, Robbie Pearce has been dedicated to teaching Clark County students about computer science and cybersecurity. She is particularly passionate about introducing these technology-driven and typically male-dominated fields to women and minorities. Pearce believes that the only difference between women and men, when it comes to access and representation in STEM-related fields, lies in their confidence and level of exposure. She is determined to change this misdirected perception. Pearce’s efforts to encourage the young women in her school to participate in AP computer science principles class resulted in an enrollment increase from 23% to 50%. She also set out to increase recruitment efforts for her three robotics teams. When Pearce started, her teams only consisted of about 10% women. This number jumped to 50% during the 2019-2020 school year. Pearce is CompTIA certified and a member of the Computer Science Teachers Association. Her reach extends far beyond the doors of Cheyenne High School as a participate in several online technology programs, virtual learning environments and global platforms, including Cisco Networking Academy, Edhesive.com, Amazon Future Engineer Program and Cyber Sleuth Lab—each offering Pearce the opportunity to share her love for technology with an evergrowing cohort of students. As a perpetual and persistent educator, Pearce serves as a role model to empower students and expose them to their fullest potential—and ability to succeed in STEM fields, regardless of who they are.
n Three Lock Box was created in response to the administrative difficulties Noah Allison observed as an attorney handling some of the largest construction disputes in Nevada history. With an unparalleled level of experience and expertise, Allison sought to streamline the construction control process and offer a digital solution for construction professionals. Three Lock Box uses a proprietary system to provide a secure, web-based service where construction participants—including owners, lenders, landowners, architects, engineers, general contractors, suppliers and more—are able to fund, monitor, apply for, substantiate, review, approve and disburse payments in a construction escrow account. The platform produces auto-generated, electronically signed releases and legal documents, and is designed to perform the duties of a construction control escrow company in compliance with Nevada law. The multifaceted platform is designed for modular use and customization to ensure all projects adhere to their specific requirements. Three Lock Box archives the plans, permits, contracts and other significant documents allowing for a transparent digital archive. With these capabilities, this revolutionary system also produces a complete audit trail. A visionary and practical leader, Allison has used his institutional knowledge to produce a reliable platform-based solution for the construction industry while encouraging all project collaborators to work together in creating the best possible product. Allison is a board member and former board president of GPJ Towers, a nonprofit providing low-income housing to seniors and is a founding board member of ACE Mentors of Southern Nevada, a nonprofit that provides educational opportunities and scholarships to high school students interested in careers in architecture, construction and engineering.
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n When you meet Jaime Weller-Lafavor, you will want to help her achieve her goals. Her compassion for others and her dedication to making a difference is palpable. As the chief administrative officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, she has been the major driving force in helping achieve their current technology space for the children that use their services. The programs offered at Boys & Girls Clubs teaches members basic computer skills, introduces them to digital movie making, music composition, photography, graphic design and web development, and provides homework help and educational software. At Boys & Girls Clubs, it is their mission to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances. Access to technology is a large part of achieving this goal. Weller-Lafavor has committed to providing all children that pass through the doors of Boys & Girls Clubs with that access, even if they do not have it at home. She has worked to upgrade the bandwidth to provide efficient internet access and load at each club, so while members are there, they can utilize the available technology in whatever way needed. She has also added new ventures for children in the gaming and computer space with a focus on STEM. Weller-Lafavor’s drive to help the community never slows. As an effective public speaker and motivator, and with a background as a certified grant professional, she often taps into her unique skill set to encourage community support, donations and funding to grow the resources needed for the Boys & Girls Clubs to continue to provide for those that need them the most.
n Technology leaders across the country faced unique challenges as a result of COVID-19, and Jason Frame, CIO of the Southern Nevada Health District, is intimately familiar with those challenges. At the onset of the pandemic, Frame quickly transitioned his staff to work remotely, rolled out applications to keep the public informed and provided SNHD’s disease surveillance team with contact tracing and monitoring assistance. As one the largest local public health organizations in the country, SNHD serves more than 2.2 million residents and is responsible for safeguarding the public health of more than 42 million visitors annually. Because of Frame’s work, SNHD was able to help manage and distribute vital information to residents of Southern Nevada during the global health crisis. Frame’s team at SNHD rolled out three applications during this time. The first mobile app allows people who have been exposed to COVID-19 to record and submit their temperature and symptoms. The second app facilitates contact tracing by allowing the disease surveillance team to send out mass messages notifying contacts who have tested positive. The third app automates the contact tracing process by notifying people who have tested positive and the people who have been in contact with them. In the first six weeks, 17,250 positive patients were automatically notified, and they provided more than 35,000 contacts who were automatically messaged about the potential exposure. This immediate information network may have prevented countless cases. This innovative technology is only one example of Frame’s unwavering leadership, particularly during a time of crisis. He has also helped with other COVID response projects, including the implementation of the eClinicalWorks telehealth module.
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“Technology turns ideas and the progression of business performance into reality. Technology has always been imperative, yet always sheltered by its own ability to operate seamlessly, and in order to serve day to day operations. To me, the year 2020, marks a landmark in history when it comes to technology serving humanity to benefit the very movement in today's business world and health orientation.” Mark L. Ruber, Chief Executive Officer, MTSolutions Group LLC, Forbes Technology Council 2013 Top Tech Community Exemplary Honoree
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