Leveraging new technologies for competitive advantage

Technology continues to evolve at an incredible pace, and sometimes it's difficult to stay ahead of the game. ThoughtWorks' global footprint and vibrant technology community help us evaluate new technologies and techniques, identify the good stuff, and weed out the chaff. These short talks will highlight some up and coming technology trends, and offer thoughts on how you might use new technology to your advantage.

About the speakers

Dr. Rebecca Parsons is ThoughtWorks' Chief Technology Officer. She has more than 20 years' application development experience, in industries ranging from telecommunications to emergent internet services. Rebecca has published in both language and artificial intelligence publications, served on numerous program committees, and reviews for several journals. She has extensive experience leading in the creation of large-scale distributed object applications and the integration of disparate systems.

Mike Mason is Head of Technology for ThoughtWorks' Americas region, where he serves on the management team as the "voice of the technologist." Mike drives global strategic initiatives at the regional level, but also ensures on-the-ground innovation is recognized and promoted across the organization. Mike remains a hands-on technologist and as an architect and technical lead he helps our teams deliver some of ThoughtWorks' most complex projects.