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September 25-28 | Atlanta

Xperience, XDTI’s customer event, is where our clients and invited prospects connect with the XDTI Team and key partners on industry topics and learn the latest on the Nexsure Insurance Platform.

SPEAKERS

Meet Our Speakers

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Jeff Goldberg

Independent Consultant

Jeff Goldberg is a technology strategist and entrepreneur in the insurance industry who focuses on utilizing technology innovation to drive business growth. He is currently an independent consultant and has spent the last decade at the top industry analyst firms advising insurer CIOs and vendor CEOs, most recently as Head of Insurance at Datos Insights. Prior to that, Jeff served as an SVP at Novarica, Senior Analyst at Celent, and was an IT executive at insurers such as Marsh Inc. and Harleysville Insurance (now part of Nationwide). He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, along with a deep understanding of AI, data analytics, digital strategy, and cloud enablement. Jeff has a BSE in computer science from Princeton University and an MFA from The New School in New York. Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldbergjeff/

Lani Cathey

Lani Cathey

CEO, XDimensional Technologies

Lani Cathey is CEO of XDimensional Technologies and is responsible for the company’s overall strategy and operational execution. Lani Cathey brings 30+ years of experience scaling for transformative growth and profitability across startup, private high growth, to public corporations, including Genpact, Insurity, and IBM. Lani’s background includes roles as a Chief Revenue Officer, Business Executive, and Board Director. She is a nimble, versatile leader with a record of driving turnarounds and fast growth in the Insurance, Technology, and Healthcare sectors – with a strong experience leading successful consulting engagements for Fortune 100 and 500 companies. She is known for strategic thinking, building strong business relationships, focusing on results, and asking the right questions to do what is right, with passion and integrity. Lani’s degree is in Business Administration and Management from Montana State University.

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Rodney Gist

Chief Product Officer, XDimensional Technologies

Rodney is the Chief Product Officer for XDimensional Technologies, responsible for the strategy and vision of the Nexsure Insurance Platform. Joining the company in 2000, Rodney has over 25 years in application development and project management within the insurance industry. Before XDimensional, Rodney worked for R5 Systems, leading system architecture, and web development teams. Rodney has in-depth experience in Microsoft.NET, ASP, XML, JSP, and relational databases developing enterprise-class software systems.

Alexis Hussey

Alexis Margerelli-Hussey, CIC

General Manager, Byrnes Agency, Inc.

Alexis has worked for the Byrnes Agency for over 32 years. Starting as a receptionist, she worked through the organization to her current position as General Manager. In this role, Alexis is responsible for the administration of the Nexsure Insurance Platform for the agency. In January 2022, Alexis became a member of the Nexsure User Group Board.

Outside work, Alexis has volunteered for her town’s Recreation Department for the past 18 years and is currently the Vice-Chair of the Lebanon Connecticut Board of Education.

Adam Kiefer

Adam Kiefer

Founder, Executive Chairman, Talage

Adam Kiefer is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Talage, an insurance software company focused on developing digital distribution solutions for commercial insurance that transforms the submission management process for agents, brokers, and insurance companies. 

Kiefer is a proud husband and father of 3 boys and a daughter. He is active in the Northern Nevada community and currently serves as a trustee for United Cerebral Palsy of Nevada, and a board member for the Northern Nevada Community Housing Board.

Kiefer is a 2-time graduate of the University of Nevada, first with a BA in Political Science, and then with an MBA. While an undergrad, he was captain of the University of Nevada Football team and led the team to both a Western Athletic Conference championship and a Sheraton Hawaii Bowl victory in 2005.

Jeff Pharis

Jeff Pharis

Sr. Product Manager, ePayPolicy

Jeff Pharis is the Sr Product Manager for ePayPolicy.  His 15 years of experience span several different industries and include experience in product management, engineering and technical support.  He has a passion for working with clients to identify inefficiencies and develop innovative products that reduce process friction with the goal of making people’s lives easier

Greg Arnold

Greg Arnold

Senior Solutions Consultant, XDimensional Technologies

Greg Arnold has worked at XDimensional Technologies for over eight years in a Sales/Solutions Consulting role. He has worked around the insurance and technology industry for over 40 years, including selling for Applied Systems and Vertafore, working for two insurance carriers, an IT/managed services company, and multiple technology consulting firms working exclusively with independent agencies.

Nicolas Bourgery

Nicolas Bourgery

Business Solutions Consultant, XDimensional Technologies

Nicolas has over 17 years of experience in varying business analyst positions, from working with three insurance software companies to implementing solutions for carriers and MGA/MGUs. He also worked with Accenture and The Hanover Insurance Group and holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, and Computer Science from Boston University and a master’s degree in Management from Ecole Superieure De Commerce De Lyon in France.

Robin Cordell

Robin Cordell

Product Specialist, XDimensional Technologies

Robin Cordell is a Product Specialist with XDimensional Technologies. She works with our clients on support, training, and implementation in this role. Before XDTI, Robin worked as a commercial lines account manager at retail agencies. With numerous years within the insurance industry, Robin recognizes the importance of technology for our clients.

Patrick Espeland

Patrick Espeland

VP, Product Management, XDimensional Technologies

Patrick is the Vice President of Product Management for XDimensional Technologies. In this role, Patrick is responsible for managing our Product Management Team and working closely with our technology teams on the delivery of the overall product strategy. Joining XDimensional in 2005, Patrick is a CPA and has over 20 years of agency management system experience and over 25 years of experience in accounting, forensic accounting, and management. Before joining XDimensional, Patrick worked with AMS Services, Inc. and Pinnacle Consulting in the insurance space. Patrick graduated Cum Laude from Lewis-Clark State College (Idaho) in Business Administration and Accounting and holds an MBA, Finance from Gonzaga University.

Mike Hollingsworth

Mike Hollingsworth

CTO, XDimensional Technologies

Mike Hollingsworth is the Chief Technology Officer at XDimensional Technologies, overseeing the IT and Application Development organizations. Mike has over 30 years of broad technology experience, having held technology leadership roles in SaaS businesses over the last two decades. Hollingsworth’s business experience traverses many industries, including healthcare, insurance, financial services, construction, and facilities maintenance. Before joining XDTI, Hollingsworth was the Vice President, Technology for Greenville-based Gordian, a subsidiary of Fortive, where he led development for multiple SaaS software products, utilizing teams around the US, UK, Eastern Europe, and India. Before Gordian, Hollingsworth held leadership roles at several global companies, including SoftPro, Jaggaer, and M*Modal.

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Emily Lapham

Product Specialist, XDimensional Technologies

Emily Lapham is a Product Specialist with XDimensional Technologies. She works with our clients on implementation and training in this role. Emily has over five years of experience in the Insurtech industry. Emily enjoys working with clients to ensure they have a smooth implementation and clear understanding of the system.

Riyad Mammadov

Riyad Mammadov

Vice President, Application Development, XDimensional Technologies

Riyad is the Vice President of Application Development for XDimensional Technologies. Riyad is an experienced IT executive who combines strategic leadership and hands-on management skills with a passion for technology. He has a proven track record of successful application projects delivery, from large-scale cloud-based systems to workflow-driven line of business apps. Before joining XDimensional, he was a VP of Applications Development at Carrington Mortgage Holdings, where he provided technology leadership in key strategic initiatives across Carrington’s 15 business units. Earlier in his career, Riyad was a Senior Software Architect at Experian Consumer Services. Riyad has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Azerbaijan Oil Academy and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Cybernetics from Baku State University. In his spare time, he teaches online programming classes at the University of California.

Tom O'Neil

Tom O’Neil

Vice President, Solutions Consulting, XDimensional Technologies

Tom O’Neil is the Vice President of Solutions Consulting for XDimensional Technologies. Tom has thirty years of insurance and technology experience that spans multiple roles. Tom is focused on understanding our customers’ needs and delivering solutions that enhance user experience, increase efficiency, and optimize business results.

Tom was introduced to insurance through his family’s retail agency where he learned the fundamentals of the industry. Tom migrated to the carrier space where he led underwriting and customer service operations for a regional carrier and drove dialogue and knowledge sharing between the business and technology teams that resulted in effective collaboration and the delivery of enhanced solutions. From there Tom moved to the software and technology services sector where he has held a variety of roles that include account management, implementation services, and sales support. His most recent position prior to joining XDimensional was as Lead Business Architect for Duck Creek Technologies.

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Jose Rivera

Director, Solution Consulting and Partnerships, XDimensional Technologies

Jose Rivera, CIC, ARM, AIS, is the Director, Solution Consulting & Partnerships for XDimensional Technologies. In this role, Jose assists agencies, MGAs/MGUs, and wholesalers by evaluating their business needs and aligning solutions that resolve complex business challenges, enable digital transformation, and expand automation across various operational areas. In addition, Jose manages XDTI’s Partner Program.

Before joining XDTI, Jose worked for Majesco and Vertafore as a Principal Business Solutions Consultant and Senior Solution Consultant, respectively. Jose is an insurance industry veteran with a career that spans over 35 years of working in agencies, carriers, and technology solution providers. In addition to servicing and producing, he’s managed agency systems, automation projects, training, and process improvement initiatives for regions of several large insurance brokers. Jose was Assistant Vice President, Manager of Agency Systems and Operations for Arthur J. Gallagher’s Midwest Region, and Vice President, Regional Director of Training & Senior Operations Manager for USI’s Southeast Region.

Jose is a licensed insurance agent in Florida and has earned Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), and Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) professional insurance designations. He is also a United States Army veteran.

David Shepherd

David Shepherd

Accounting Specialist, XDimensional Technologies

David is an Accounting Specialist at XDimensional Technologies, supporting Customer Service, Implementation, Training, and Sales departments. David joined XDimensional in 2007, with a background in business management and construction management. He brings 25 years of experience in insurance and technology solutions, working for AMS Services, Bell & Howell, and XDimensional Technologies. David is always looking to improve and simplify accounting processes.

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Shelby Thomas

Product Specialist, XDimensional Technologies

Shelby Thomas is a Product Specialist at XDimensional Technologies, specializing in documentation and process improvement. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, Shelby plays a pivotal role in training, implementation, and support. With over a decade of experience in customer care and management, Shelby brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. In addition, she possesses four years of hands-on experience in insurance software support and training. Known for her professionalism, dedication, and commitment to excellence, Shelby is instrumental in ensuring that XDimensional Technologies’ customers receive top-notch assistance and seamless integration of their software solutions.