Los Angeles and Orange County IT Executive Job Transition Links And Resources

Los Angeles and Orange County

IT Executive

Job Transition

Links and Resources

Bruce McCullough, MBA

“Business Smart IT Leader”

LA and OC - IT Executive Job Transition Links and Resources

© 2014 Bruce McCullough Page 2

Contents

Document Control ....................................................................................................................................................... 6

Preface .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

About This Document ................................................................................................................................................. 6

About The Author ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

Contact Information..................................................................................................................................................... 6

Copyright Status ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

Notice of Liability ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Professional Groups ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Association for Corporate Growth ........................................................................................................................... 8

Association of Information Technology Professionals .......................................................................................... 8

Association of Senior Executives ............................................................................................................................ 8

Association for Women in Technology ................................................................................................................... 9

Business Technology Center of Los Angeles County (BTC) ................................................................................ 9

CIO Breakfast ........................................................................................................................................................... 9

Convergence Technology Council .......................................................................................................................... 9

Executive Next Practices....................................................................................................................................... 10

Forum for Corporate Directors .............................................................................................................................. 10

IEEE Orange County Section ............................................................................................................................... 10

Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) ........................................................................... 10

IT Governance Institute (ITGI) ............................................................................................................................ 10

IT Service Management Forum (itSMF) .............................................................................................................. 10

Los Angeles Regional Technology Alliance (LARTA) ........................................................................................ 11

Octane ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Orange County Chapter of ARMA International (OCARMA) ............................................................................ 11

Orange County Executives and Networkers ........................................................................................................ 11

LAVA – Los Angeles Venture Association ........................................................................................................... 11

Project Management Institute ............................................................................................................................... 11

SOCAL_Networking · S. California Technology Networking ............................................................................ 12

Society for Information Management ................................................................................................................... 12



Tech Biz Connection ............................................................................................................................................. 12

Tech Coast Angels ................................................................................................................................................. 12

Tech Coast Venture Network ................................................................................................................................ 12

Technology Council of Southern California ......................................................................................................... 12

TechExecs Network .............................................................................................................................................. 13

UCLA Anderson IS Associates .............................................................................................................................. 13

Women in Technology International .................................................................................................................... 13

Networking Groups ................................................................................................................................................... 14

Cafenet .................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Challenger Networking Group .............................................................................................................................. 14

Exectec.................................................................................................................................................................... 14

ExecuNet ................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Executive Network – Orange County ................................................................................................................... 15

Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG) .............................................................................................. 15

Financial Executives International (FEI) ............................................................................................................ 15

Laguna Niguel Connectors ................................................................................................................................... 15

Marketing Executives Networking Group (MENG) ........................................................................................... 15

McDermott & Bull Executive Network ................................................................................................................ 15

Netshare Networking Group ................................................................................................................................. 16

Society for human Resource Management (SHRM) ........................................................................................... 16

Six Figure Jobs Networking .................................................................................................................................. 16

Misc ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17

California Public Sector CIO Academy ................................................................................................................ 17

Carnegie Mellon's CIO Institute ........................................................................................................................... 17

Center for CIO Leadership .................................................................................................................................... 17

Center for Technology in Government ................................................................................................................. 17

Chief Executive Magazine ..................................................................................................................................... 17

Cio.com Jobs Page ................................................................................................................................................. 18

CIO Advisory Services – Deloitte .......................................................................................................................... 18

CIO Collective ........................................................................................................................................................ 18

CIO Decisions Ezine ............................................................................................................................................. 18



CIO Executive Board ............................................................................................................................................. 18

Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council ........................................................................................................... 19

CIO Impacts Forum UCLA ................................................................................................................................... 19

CIO Insight ............................................................................................................................................................ 19

CIO Leadership Network, CIO Institute - Evanta ............................................................................................ 19

CIO Update Careers Section ................................................................................................................................. 19

CIO Roundtable UCI ............................................................................................................................................. 19

CIO Zone ................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Consulting Magazine ............................................................................................................................................. 20

Corporate Photographers ....................................................................................................................................... 20

Directory of Executive & Professional Recruiters ............................................................................................... 20

Fast Money Jobs Website ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Gartner CIO Academy ........................................................................................................................................... 20

Gerson Lehrman Group ......................................................................................................................................... 20

Government Technology ....................................................................................................................................... 21

IBM Chief Information Officer ............................................................................................................................. 21

Indeed ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Interview Mastery - Great resource if you haven’t used a placement agency .................................................... 21

ITtoolbox CIO Knowledge Base ........................................................................................................................... 21

Jobing Community Events in Orange County ..................................................................................................... 21

JustTechJobs .......................................................................................................................................................... 21

Linkedin .................................................................................................................................................................. 21

LA Times Business Section ................................................................................................................................... 22

Meetings and Mixers ............................................................................................................................................. 22

Meetup - Local Network Groups .......................................................................................................................... 22

National Association of State Chief Information Officers ................................................................................... 22

Octane Talent Engine............................................................................................................................................ 22

Orange County Business Journal – News letters and Book of Lists .................................................................. 22

Ritesite .................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Simply Hired – Another great all in one search engine for jobs ......................................................................... 22

SoCal Tech - High Tech News and Information for Southern California ......................................................... 23



Southern California Tech Central ......................................................................................................................... 23

Toastmasters .......................................................................................................................................................... 23

Technology Ladders .............................................................................................................................................. 23

USC Marshall Institute for Communication Technology Management (CTM) ............................................... 23

Vault ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24

ZDNet's CIO Sessions: Vision Series ................................................................................................................... 24



DOCUMENT CONTROL

Version Number Version Date

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PREFACE

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Job transition can be a daunting task especially when you don’t know where to begin. This

guide is meant to be a starting point for IT Executives or ANY Executive new to job

transition and looking for resources in Los Angeles or Orange County. This document is my

way of “paying it forward”. Suggestions for improvement and additions to the document

are always welcome.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

As a top-performing Business Partner and senior IT Leader, I offer 20+ years experience

across multiple diverse industries and various sized organizations. I leverage my Big Five

consultant experience, six sigma expertise, global leadership, and award winning

background to build world-class technology departments. I develop strategy and

roadmaps to focus on driving top and bottom line business growth, process excellence,

and innovation across the company.

CONTACT INFORMATION

http://www.linkedin.com/in/brucemccullough

http://www.linkedin.com/in/brucemccullough



COPYRIGHT STATUS

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subsequent use of or reference of this work, the author be given appropriate

acknowledgment. The author has made every effort to provide accurate and complete

information, various data such as names; telephone numbers, etc. may change prior to

updating. The author provides no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy,

reliability, or completeness of furnished data.

NOTICE OF LIABILITY

The information in this book is distributed on an "as is" basis, without warranty. While every

precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the author shall not have any

liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be

caused directly or indirectly by the individuals or groups contained in this guide.

DISCLAIMER

The author receives no fees, payments, or services by any groups, associations, companies,

or individuals for any information listed in this document.



PROFESSIONAL GROUPS

ASSOCIATION FOR CORPORATE GROWTH

Founded in 1954, the Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. (www.acg.org) is the premier global association for

professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions. Today, ACG stands

at over 12,000 members from corporations, private equity, finance and professional service firms representing Fortune

500, Fortune1000, FTSE 100, and mid-market companies in 53 chapters in North America and Europe. Our members,

all leaders in their fields, belong to ACG to be part of an influential community of leaders growing public and private

companies worldwide

Orange County - http://www.acgoc.org/

Los Angeles - http://www.acgla.org

ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS

In 1951 Chicago, a group of machine accountants got together and decided that the future was only beginning for the

TAB machines they were operating. They were members of a local group called the Machine Accountants Association

(MAA). The technology was new; something few people understood and managing this new technology was a skill that

even fewer people possessed. The machine accountants recognized the need to form a professional support group, a

national association, to address the growing issues of this new technology. Thus on December 26, 1951, after a

constitutional convention was held in Chicago, the State of Illinois granted a charter and the National Machine

Accountants Association (NMAA) was founded.

As the industry has evolved, so has the association. Starting as the NMAA, evolving into the DPMA, and then into our

current evolution in 1996 of the ASSOCIATION of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS (AITP),

the association has kept pace with the changing needs and interests of our members. AITP members span every level of

the IT industry from mainframe systems, to micro systems, to PC based LAN and WAN systems, to virtual systems and

the internet. AITP has special niches created that cater to the special interests of our members. Our members are found

in every facet of society as well. They're in colleges and universities; banking; industry; retail; the armed forces; local,

state and federal governments; hospitals; etc.

http://www.aitp-la.org/about.html

ASSOCIATION OF SENIOR EXECUTIVES

The American Association of Senior ExecutivesTM (AASE) has been assisting senior executives with their careers since

1999. It has been instrumental in providing resources, contacts and workshops for senior executives who recognize that

in the 21st century, developing and improving one's career doesn't stop once employed. Networking accounts for 70%

of the new positions executives locate. Those who maintain and grow their networks locate new positions 50% faster

than those who must rebuild them once they are in a search mode.

The semi-monthly AASE meetings provide executives with an environment that fosters networking, speakers who

enhance leadership skills, and access to contacts and resources regardless of where they are in their career's life cycle.

The AASE is sponsored and funded by a select group of companies that provide a variety of professional services and

networking contacts for its members. The association encourages all members to contact these sponsors for information

http://www.acgoc.org/

http://www.acgla.org/

http://www.aitp-la.org/about.html



on how their services can assist them to advance their careers. In addition, AASE encourages members to return the

effort and consider the sponsors' services as their needs arise.

Membership in the AASE requires sponsorship, meeting the requirements outlined in the "Becoming a Member"

section, and approval by the membership committee.

http://www.aase.us/

ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY

The Association for Women in Technology is a non-profit organization dedicated to empower women in all fields of

technology. AWT facilitates networking and career development through informal and professional events. AWT also

supports a Charitable Foundation to provide scholarships for women in Southern California.

Based in Orange County, and also serving women of Greater Los Angeles and San Diego, AWT holds events every

other month which include, four quarterly technology forums and two fundraising events per year, attracting women in

every area of technology, from those just entering the field, to senior management and technology innovators. Women

and men are welcome to attend events as a non-member, with event costs ranging from $15 - $55. Event meetings are

held in different locations in and around Southern California

http://www.awtsocal.org/

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY (BTC)

The Business Technology Center of Los Angeles County (BTC) is dedicated to the development of high technology

firms through business management assistance, technical assistance, and the coordination of available financial

resources. The BTC is presently focused on companies transferring and commercializing technologies from Federal

Laboratories and Universities. Mission: Assisting start-up and early stage technology firms to grow and prosper.

http://www.lacdc.org/CDCWebsite/LABTC/home.aspx

CIO BREAKFAST

Sponsored by Commercial Programming Services.

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2022279&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr

CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL

The Convergence Technology Council (CTC) is a thriving Technology Consortium founded in 2005. To date, we have

over 24,000 members and growing!

The CTC is dedicated to learning how emerging and converging technologies affect both our corporate and personal

enterprises. We meet with technology thought leaders and business executives from vital, growing industries including

Unified Communications, Entertainment, On-Line Media, Digital Distribution, Gaming, Social Networking, Medicine,

Science, Energy - and many more.

http://www.thectcnetwork.org/

http://www.aase.us/

http://www.awtsocal.org/

http://www.lacdc.org/CDCWebsite/LABTC/home.aspx

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2022279&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr

http://www.thectcnetwork.org/



EXECUTIVE NEXT PRACTICES

The Executive Next Practices Forum is an established network of FORTUNE 5000 C Level and key executive leaders

(CEO, COO, CFO, CMO, CIO, HR) who meet to review “first look” innovations in business and leadership strategies.

http://www.enpinstitute.com/

FORUM FOR CORPORATE DIRECTORS

Corporate directors, C-level executives and others who support boards set the highest standards in corporate governance

through peer relationships, education and thought leadership.

http://www.fcdoc.org

IEEE ORANGE COUNTY SECTION

The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers [IEEE] is the leading organization for the advancement of

technology. The IEEE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, technical professional association of more than 300,000 individual

members in 175 countries. The IEEE Orange County Section serves over 3,400 members in Orange County in addition

to the local community.

HTTP://SITES.IEEE.ORG/

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDIT AND CONTROL ASSOCIATION (ISACA)

ISACA is a not-for-profit professional association serving the Information Technology (IT) audit, security, and control

community. We sponsor numerous events each year to provide members and guests opportunities for professional

development, continuing education, and networking with colleagues from a wide range of employers throughout the

area.

HTTP://WWW.ISACALA.ORG/RESOURCES.HTML

IT GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE (ITGI)

The IT Governance Institute (ITGI) actively promotes research that results in the development of products useful to IT

governance, control, assurance and security professionals. It also seeks to inform information technology management

and users about the critical role IS controls play in their organization.

http://www.itgi.org/

IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT FORUM (ITSMF)

itSMF USA is the United States chapter of the ITSMF international organization which has over 40 chapters. Based on

the ITIL framework which was developed in the 1980s, IT Service Management has expanded to support and promote

other Service Management frameworks such as ISO20000, COBIT, BS17799, PRINCE2, Six Sigma and many others.

itSMF USA is a member driven organization organized in Local Interest Groups (LIGs) and Special Interest Group

(SIGs) located in over 43 major metropolitan areas of the country.

HTTP://WWW.ITSMFUSA.ORG/

http://www.enpinstitute.com/

http://www.fcdoc.org/

http://sites.ieee.org/

http://www.isacala.org/resources.html

http://www.itgi.org/

http://www.itsmfusa.org/



LOS ANGELES REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE (LARTA)

Larta Institute is a leading “innovation hub” based in the U.S. Our network and influence is seen across the world. We

represent a new breed of companies, referred to as “networked organizations,” which are central to the movement of

ideas and technologies in an interconnected world. Our mission is to vastly improve the transition of scientific and

technological breakthroughs from the laboratory to the marketplace, where they can solve problems, enhance economic

opportunities and better people's lives.

http://www.larta.org

OCTANE

OCTANE is fueling "innovation development" in Orange County and Southern California. By connecting people,

capital and technology, OCTANe accelerates entrepreneurs and company development for Orange County's

information technology and biomedical industries. Our stakeholder group includes some of the most promising start-

ups, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, large companies, and the university sector, all working together to get more

companies started, funded, and accelerated in OC and surrounding regions.

HTTP://WWW.OCTANEOC.ORG/

ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER OF ARMA INTERNATIONAL (OCARMA)

Providing education, networking and professional resources to Southern California records and information managers

and administrators.

http://www.ocarma.org

ORANGE COUNTY EXECUTIVES AND NETWORKERS

http://ocean.collectivex.com

LAVA – LOS ANGELES VENTURE ASSOCIATION

Since 1985 the Los Angeles Venture Association has been providing forums where entrepreneurs and executives of

middle-market companies actively meet and learn from fellow executives, investors, bankers, financial advisors and other

providers of professional services.

Our monthly breakfast meetings and our Presidents and Distinguished Speakers Lectures feature exceptional

presentations by prominent members of our investment, entrepreneurial, business and academic communities. Our

annual conferences and frequent Investment Capital Seminars are our region's premiere forums on investment capital.

We also co-produce events with many of our affiliated organizations.

www.lava.org

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

The primary goal of PMI is to advance the practice, science and profession of project management throughout the world

in a conscientious and proactive manner so that organizations everywhere will embrace, value and utilize project

management and then attribute their successes to it.

http://www.larta.org/

http://www.octaneoc.org/

http://www.ocarma.org/

http://ocean.collectivex.com/

http://www.lava.org/



Founded in 1969 by working project managers

More than 500,000 members and credential holders

Orange County - http://www.pmi-oc.org

Inland Empire - http://www.pmicie.org

Los Angeles - http://www.pmi-la.org

San Diego - http://pmi-sd.org

SOCAL_NETWORKING · S. CALIFORNIA TECHNOLOGY NETWORKING

This group is targeted towards project manager, senior programmers, testers, directors and VP’s that are interested in

maintaining a broad network of related professionals. This group is also open to vendors and recruiting firms.

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/socal_networking/?yguid=133000375

SOCIETY FOR INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Since 1968, SIM has inspired the minds of the most prestigious IT leaders in the industry. Highly regarded as the

premier network for IT leadership, SIM is a community of thought leaders who share experiences and rich intellectual

capital, and who explore future IT direction.

HTTP://WWW.SIMNET.ORG/?PAGE=SCAL_MEMBERSHIP

TECH BIZ CONNECTION

TechBiz Connection, one of the largest technology organizations in Southern California, combines the largest and oldest

non-profit Internet organization in Orange County (Association of Internet Professionals) with a broader technology

and business focus throughout Southern California.

http://www.techbizconnection.org

TECH COAST ANGELS

Tech Coast Angels is actively seeking great startups to fund. Providing more than just money, TCA brings connections,

knowledge, mentoring and operational assistance to bold early-stage entrepreneurs with game-changing ideas.

http://www.techcoastangels.com

TECH COAST VENTURE NETWORK

TCVN is one of Southern California’s premier technology business networks. Through a wide variety of forums, pitch

sessions, workshops, and other networking events, we bring together entrepreneurs and resources from every facet of

the technology and startup landscape.

http://www.tcvn.org/

TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

http://www.pmi-oc.org/

http://www.pmicie.org/

http://www.pmi-la.org/

http://pmi-sd.org/

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/socal_networking/?yguid=133000375

http://www.simnet.org/?page=SCAL_Membership

http://www.techbizconnection.org/

http://www.techcoastangels.com/

http://www.tcvn.org/



The mission of the Software Council of Southern California is to make the region’s software and information technology

companies more successful.

http://www.tcosc.org

TECHEXECS NETWORK

TechExecs Network is an open organization and a network of Senior IT Executives across all regions of United States.

http://www.techexecs.net/

UCLA ANDERSON IS ASSOCIATES

UCLA Anderson IS Associates was established in 1978 as a professional partnership between UCLA's Anderson School

of Management and the corporate and governmental enterprise community. It is dedicated to enhancing the

understanding and practice of information systems management by senior CIOs and executives, staff and students of the

Anderson School, and leading suppliers of IT products and professional services.

HTTP://WWW.ANDERSON.UCLA.EDU/ISASSOC.XML

WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL

WITI's mission is to empower women worldwide to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformations through

technology, leadership and economic prosperity.

http://www.witi.com/

http://www.tcosc.org/

http://www.techexecs.net/

http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/isassoc.xml

http://www.witi.com/



NETWORKING GROUPS

CAFENET

Founded in 2003, CafeNet began in a coffee shop where a handful of executives pledged to support business

professionals in transition throughout Southern California. Today the network, which includes more than 600+

members, provides job leads and networking opportunities for Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents and C-Level

business leaders. Its team of seasoned executives, support members with résumé development, career guidance, job

training and job leads.

CafeNet is a California based professional community with Chapters in Orange, San Diego and Los Angeles Counties,

consisting of former or current Gateway and Toshiba employees and individuals sponsored by those members. Today

our community is comprised of Technology, BioTech/Pharma/Medical Devices/Healthcare Services, Finance and

Consumer Products & Goods professionals, representing all traditional disciplines.

The purpose of this "Sponsor Only" group is to assist each other in identifying networking contacts in order to reduce

the transition time from one position to another using a sharing and personalized approach. This group has grown into

one of the most successful job networking communities in Southern California. Our membership requires a long term

commitment in support of our community. Our primary mission is to get you employed and assist you in staying

employed.

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2097373&trk=my_groups-b-grp-v

CHALLENGER NETWORKING GROUP

This networking group is sponsored by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. and designed for executives from all

disciplines. A wide range of speakers will be available talking on current topics for those interested in enriching their

careers, forming new contacts, those in transition, etc.

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=2037237

EXECTEC

This is a place for executives in the Entertainment, Media, Technology and related business fields to come together and

network and share ideas. This group is for any person who is looking to expand their network of contacts or the

executive who wants a fun way to stay current on the latest and greatest in technology and business issues. This is an in

person networking group and each week there is a networking dinner where you will have the opportunity to meet some

of the over 900 members and join in an interesting and stimulating discussion of the topic of the day.

There is nothing as effective as sharing dinner and conversation with someone to make a lasting impression and

connection. No matter how often you join us for dinner you will always find someone new to meet. Connections

formed at an ExecTec dinner are less casual then those made at other networking functions. Since everyone participates

in a round table discussion on that night’s topic you will take away from dinners not only a fresh perspective on the

topic but a good understanding of the other participants.

ExecTec has helped members find clients, form partnerships and create deep and lasting friendships that will surely

further both parties professional endeavors.

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2097373&trk=my_groups-b-grp-v

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=2037237



The key to benefiting from ExecTec is joining us for dinner. Your active participation, whether a couple times a month

or once a quarter, ensures that you will benefit by forming solid business and social relationships.

http://www.meetup.com/ExecTec

EXECUNET

Networking Event for Executives in Career Transition sponsored by ExecuNet.com.

http://www.execunet.com/e_network.cfm?wt.svl=pn

EXECUTIVE NETWORK – ORANGE COUNTY

Executives Network is a national peer-to-peer network for executives in the job search.

http://www.executivesnetwork.com

FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES NETWORKING GROUP (FENG)

The FENG is a nationally recognized organization for senior financial professionals and is also the largest networking

group of its type in the entire world.

http://www.thefeng.org

FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONAL (FEI)

Financial Executives International is an association for CFOs and other senior finance executives. FEI provides

networking, advocacy and timely updates and CPE on financial management and reporting; Sarbanes-Oxley Act

compliance; regulatory updates from the SEC, FASB, PCAOB and IASB; as well as career management and executive-

level and other finance & accounting jobs.

http://www.financialexecutives.org/

LAGUNA NIGUEL CONNECTORS

The Laguna Niguel Connectors (LNC) group mission is to help business professionals in the local community get

connected and stay connected by providing a local and convenient venue. With a focus on “community building” and

helping others FIRST, we have evolved from establishing connections to establishing relationships that help like-minded

professionals derive greater value from these connections.

http://lagunaniguelconnectors.org/lagunaniguelconnectors/index.htm

MARKETING EXECUTIVES NETWORKING GROUP (MENG)

MENG is a national network of top-level marketing executives. The organization is devoted to enhancing its members'

professional skills, relationships, and knowledge and prides itself on a culture of genuine camaraderie.

http://www.mengonline.com/

MCDERMOTT & BULL EXECUTIVE NETWORK

http://www.meetup.com/ExecTec

http://www.execunet.com/e_network.cfm?wt.svl=pn

http://www.executivesnetwork.com/

http://www.thefeng.org/

http://www.financialexecutives.org/

http://lagunaniguelconnectors.org/lagunaniguelconnectors/index.htm

http://www.mengonline.com/



Executive network group sponsored by McDermott & Bull.

http://www.mbexec.net/

NETSHARE NETWORKING GROUP

Executive network group sponsored by Netshare.com.

http://www.netshare.com/Main.aspx?pg=mNetworking

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM)

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource

management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR

professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated

chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India.

http://www.shrm.org/Pages/default.aspx

SIX FIGURE JOBS NETWORKING

http://www.sixfigurejobs.com/ExecNetworkingRegistration.cfm?CFID=14121609&CFTOKEN=63371326&noCache

=180328&jrl=1

http://www.mbexec.net/

http://www.netshare.com/Main.aspx?pg=mNetworking

http://www.shrm.org/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.sixfigurejobs.com/ExecNetworkingRegistration.cfm?CFID=14121609&CFTOKEN=63371326&noCache=180328&jrl=1

http://www.sixfigurejobs.com/ExecNetworkingRegistration.cfm?CFID=14121609&CFTOKEN=63371326&noCache=180328&jrl=1



MISC

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SECTOR CIO ACADEMY

http://www.govtech.com/events/CACIO

CARNEGIE MELLON'S CIO INSTITUTE

Carnegie Mellon University’s CIO Institute delivers excellence in executive education for today’s leaders in business-

technology. The CIO Institute is specifically focused on helping IT leaders better align people, processes, and

technology for organizational effectiveness through our flagship program, the Chief Information Officer Certificate. The

CIO Institute can also develop customized programs to fit your organization’s specific training needs.

http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/school-of-information-systems-and-management/cio-institute/index.aspx

CENTER FOR CIO LEADERSHIP

The Center is a membership-based peer community for CIOs worldwide. With an emphasis on research, education, and

outreach, the Center partners with world-class learning programs and academic institutions, established content

resources, and respected influencers in the industry to meet the needs of CIOs today and to prepare them for the future.

http://cioleadershipcenter.com

CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY IN GOVERNMENT

The Center for Technology in Government works with government to develop information strategies that foster

innovation and enhance the quality and coordination of public services. This is accomplished through applied research

and partnership projects that address the policy, management and technology dimensions of information use in the

public sector.

http://www.ctg.albany.edu/

CHIEF EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE

Established in 1977, Chief Executive magazine provides ideas, strategies and tactics for top executive leaders seeking to

build more effective organizations. Unlike any other publication, Chief Executive magazine conveys the full range of the

CEO experience: the corporate challenges as well as the personal pressures and satisfactions that come with the most

demanding job in business. Contributors include the world’s most innovative CEOs themselves.

Readers of Chief Executive magazine include the world's most influential leaders—CEOs of major corporations

competing on a global scale. They not only shape new economies but new societies as well. Chief Executive offers clear-

eyed reporting of their successes—and their failures—in ways that illuminate, educate, entertain, and inspire other

CEOs.

Chief Executive is published six times a year with a highly qualified circulation of 42,025 CEOs, presidents, chairmen,

vice-chairmen and other top management executives. Circulation is audited by BPA.

http://www.govtech.com/events/CACIO

http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/school-of-information-systems-and-management/cio-institute/index.aspx

http://cioleadershipcenter.com/

http://www.ctg.albany.edu/



http://chiefexecutive.net

CIO.COM JOBS PAGE

CIO.com is the award-winning interactive community most trusted by CIOs and other high-level IT executives to

connect on key issues and business challenges. Through peer-based, solutions-oriented editorial, CIO.com provides

CIOs and other business executives with a better understanding of the role IT plays in achieving corporate goals.

http://itjobs.cio.com/?source=top_nav

CIO ADVISORY SERVICES – DELOITTE

http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/section_node/0,1042,sid%253D38039,00.html

CIO COLLECTIVE

The CIO Collective is a non-profit association of senior IT executives providing strategic guidance to emerging

businesses, technology audits and assessment, management coaching & mentoring, and a variety of other advisory

interventions.

http://www.cio-collective.com/who.html

CIO DECISIONS EZINE

Newsletter for CIOs from SearchCIO.com

http://searchcio.techtarget.com/?asrc=TAB_searchCIO

CIO EXECUTIVE BOARD

The CIO Executive Board is a membership of senior executives with a shared commitment to steward enterprise-wide

IT initiatives. This membership offers a set of unique services and tools designed to assist IT leaders with their most

pressing managerial, communications, and decision-making challenges.

To help IT leaders align their function with the enterprise, diagnose and close performance gaps, and mitigate

governance and risk exposure, the CIO Executive Board provides:

•Case-based best practices research, proprietary quantitative research, and an executive meeting series

•Cross-functional perspectives on IT, drawn from the Corporate Executive Board's unique access to the insights of IT

and other executives

•Practical tools and templates which provide accurate benchmarks, diagnose problems, and supply appropriate solutions

https://cio.executiveboard.com/Public/Default.aspx

http://chiefexecutive.net/

http://itjobs.cio.com/?source=top_nav

http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/section_node/0,1042,sid%253D38039,00.html

http://www.cio-collective.com/who.html

http://searchcio.techtarget.com/?asrc=TAB_searchCIO

https://cio.executiveboard.com/Public/Default.aspx



CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERS (CIO) COUNCIL

THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERS (CIO) COUNCIL WAS ESTABLISHED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER 13011, FEDERAL

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ON JULY 16, 1996, NOW REVOKED. THE CIO COUNCIL'S EXISTENCE WAS CODIFIED INTO

LAW BY CONGRESS IN THE E-GOVERNMENT ACT OF 2002. THE CIO COUNCIL SERVES AS THE PRINCIPAL

INTERAGENCY FORUM FOR IMPROVING PRACTICES IN THE DESIGN, MODERNIZATION, USE, SHARING, AND

PERFORMANCE OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY INFORMATION RESOURCES. THE COUNCIL'S ROLE INCLUDES

DEVELOPING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND

STANDARDS; IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE INFORMATION RESOURCES; AND ASSESSING AND ADDRESSING

THE NEEDS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S IT WORKFORCE. THE CHAIR OF THE CIO COUNCIL IS THE DEPUTY

DIRECTOR FOR MANAGEMENT FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) AND THE VICE CHAIR IS

ELECTED BY THE CIO COUNCIL FROM ITS MEMBERSHIP. MEMBERSHIP ON THE COUNCIL IS COMPRISED OF CIOS AND

DEPUTY CIOS FROM MULTIPLE FEDERAL EXECUTIVE AGENCIES.

HTTP://WWW.CIO.GOV/

CIO IMPACTS FORUM UCLA

UCLA’s Annual CIO Impacts Forum bringing together CIOs and other leaders such as CTOs/CEOs from private and

government enterprises across the world to discuss and further the Thought Leadership Effort on CIO Impacts at

UCLA.

http://www.cio-conference.ucla.edu

CIO INSIGHT

CIO Insight equips today's CIO with cutting-edge research combined with useful case studies of their peers to help

them succeed in today's fast-paced IT industry.

http://www.cioinsight.com/c/s/Salaries/

CIO LEADERSHIP NETWORK, CIO INSTITUTE - EVANTA

Evanta facilitates private executive networks designed to support the leadership needs of senior executives in Global

1000 organizations. Driven by self-governed, membership-only communities, our peer-based conferences, educational

programs and digital media connect senior leaders who are focused on accelerating their organization's competitive

advantage in the international economy.

http://www.evanta.com/

CIO UPDATE CAREERS SECTION

http://www.cioupdate.com/career/

CIO ROUNDTABLE UCI

http://www.cio.gov/

http://www.cio-conference.ucla.edu/

http://www.cioinsight.com/c/s/Salaries/

http://www.evanta.com/

http://www.cioupdate.com/career/



CRITO's CIO Roundtable is a regional forum for the most senior IT executives aimed at helping them address strategic

IT opportunities and challenges in the globally networked economy. This partnership between industry and UC Irvine

provides thought leadership, a collaborative resource network and facilitates dynamic exchange.

http://www.crito.uci.edu/CIOroundtable.asp

CIO ZONE

http://www.ciozone.com/

CONSULTING MAGAZINE

Consulting magazine features the latest information on consulting careers, thought leadership, and corporate strategies.

The magazine's annual features include The Top 25 Most Influential Consultants, and The Best Firms to Work For –

which receives responses from over 13,000 individual consultants about their careers.

http://www.consultingmag.com

CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Executive Portrait Photographers in Orange County

http://www.orangecounty.net/html/photo_executive.html

DIRECTORY OF EXECUTIVE & PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS

The "Bible" of the Search profession indexes over 16,000 recruiters by recruiting specialty including job function and

industry.

http://www.kennedyinfo.com/executive/recruiters/online?C=4SmB2SL3hxYMoo0m

FAST MONEY JOBS WEBSITE

http://jobs.fastcompany.com/?partner=fcmasthead

GARTNER CIO ACADEMY

Gartner CIO Academy is an intensive, interactive, and exclusive classroom learning experience designed specifically for

CIOs and the most senior level IT executives.

http://www.gartner.com/technology/cio/academy/

GERSON LEHRMAN GROUP

Gerson Lehrman Group Councils are networks of consultants, physicians, scientists, engineers, attorneys, market

researchers, and other professionals from around the world. Council Members leverage GLG's sophisticated proprietary

systems to categorize their experience and expertise. GLG research professionals use these systems to quickly provide

relevant Council Members who can help clients better understand products, services, companies, issues, and industries.

http://www.glgroup.com/

http://www.crito.uci.edu/CIOroundtable.asp

http://www.ciozone.com/

http://www.consultingmag.com/

http://www.orangecounty.net/html/photo_executive.html

http://www.kennedyinfo.com/executive/recruiters/online?C=4SmB2SL3hxYMoo0m

http://jobs.fastcompany.com/?partner=fcmasthead

http://www.gartner.com/technology/cio/academy/

http://www.glgroup.com/



GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY

Website and technology magazines for state and local government technology leaders.

http://www.govtech.com

IBM CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Recommendations ranging from strategic business actions and use of key technologies that IBM has identified that CIOs

can implement. Interesting and informative.

http://www-935.ibm.com/services/us/cio/

INDEED

Great all in one search engine for jobs

http://www.indeed.com

INTERVIEW MASTERY - GREAT RESOURCE IF YOU HAVEN’T USED A

PLACEMENT AGENCY

http://www.interviewmastery.com

ITTOOLBOX CIO KNOWLEDGE BASE

The Toolbox.com network of online communities enables anyone to access the collective knowledge of a worldwide

audience of experienced professionals. Through Toolbox.com, executives and professionals can collaborate with their

peers to resolve problems more efficiently, make better decisions by leveraging best practices and lessons learned, and

increase their efficiency in the workplace.

http://cio.ittoolbox.com/topics/t.asp?t=430&p=430&h1=430

JOBING COMMUNITY EVENTS IN ORANGE COUNTY

http://orangecounty.jobing.com/events

JUSTTECHJOBS

JustTechJobs.com is Internet.com's jobsite and part of the WebMediaBrands. It provides Employers with a technology

specific focus and provides Job Seekers with job postings aimed at those specific tech jobs. The benefit of using

JustTechJobs.com is that it offers a community of 15 million tech professionals supported by 120 tech Web sites.

http://www.justtechjobs.com

LINKEDIN

Professional network of trusted contacts.

http://www.linkedin.com

http://www.govtech.com/

http://www-935.ibm.com/services/us/cio/

http://www.indeed.com/

http://www.interviewmastery.com/

http://cio.ittoolbox.com/topics/t.asp?t=430&p=430&h1=430

http://orangecounty.jobing.com/events

http://www.justtechjobs.com/

http://www.linkedin.com/



LA TIMES BUSINESS SECTION

Sign up for email newsletters

http://www.latimes.com/business/

MEETINGS AND MIXERS

Events, Meetings and Mixers is a national events calendar system. Find business meetings, networking events, social,

entertainment, mixers, charity, service clubs, women's functions and events and much more through this online calendar

serving the whole Country.

http://www.meetingsandmixers.com/events/index.php

MEETUP - LOCAL NETWORK GROUPS

Meetup is the world's largest network of local groups. Meetup makes it easy for anyone to organize a local group or find

one of the thousands already meeting up face-to-face. More than 2,000 groups get together in local communities each

day, each one with the goal of improving themselves or their communities.

http://www.meetup.com

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERS

NASCIO represents state chief information officers and information technology executives and managers from state

governments across the United States.

https://www.nascio.org

OCTANE TALENT ENGINE

Plug into Orange County’s one stop “innovation talent portal” that is actively connecting technical resources and

university graduates with high-quality jobs and business opportunities from hundreds of companies – both large and

start-ups.

http://www.octaneoc.org/talentengine/

ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL – NEWS LETTERS AND BOOK OF LISTS

http://www.ocbj.com/enews-signup/

http://www.ocbj.com/oclists/

RITESITE

http://www.ritesite.com/Main/execOverview.cfm

SIMPLY HIRED – ANOTHER GREAT ALL IN ONE SEARCH ENGINE FOR JOBS

http://www.simplyhired.com

http://www.latimes.com/business/

http://www.meetingsandmixers.com/events/index.php

http://www.meetup.com/

https://www.nascio.org/

http://www.octaneoc.org/talentengine/

http://www.ocbj.com/enews-signup/

http://www.ocbj.com/oclists/

http://www.ritesite.com/Main/execOverview.cfm

http://www.simplyhired.com/



SOCAL TECH - HIGH TECH NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR SOUTHERN

CALIFORNIA

socalTECH.com provides up to date news and information about high tech companies in Southern California, including

interviews, a calendar of local events, and a database of technology firms in the region.

http://www.socaltech.com/

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TECH CENTRAL

http://cc.tcosc.org

TOASTMASTERS

From a humble beginning in 1924 at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, Toastmasters International has grown to

become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The

nonprofit organization now has nearly 250,000 members in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries, offering a proven –

and enjoyable! – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills.

Most Toastmasters meetings are comprised of approximately 20 people who meet weekly for an hour or two.

Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role, ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu

one to serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian.

There is no instructor; instead, each speech and meeting is critiqued by a member in a positive manner, focusing on what

was done right and what could be improved.

http://www.toastmasters.org/default.aspx

TECHNOLOGY LADDERS

Online job search destinations and content for the $100k+ sector of the employment market.

http://technology.theladders.com/

USC MARSHALL INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

MANAGEMENT (CTM)

CTM provides exceptional networking opportunities for our sponsors and participants through the following four types

of events:

•CTM Executive Round Table

•Understanding the Networked Digital Industry Workshops

•The Global Mobility Round Table

•Speak & Spark Events

•Additional Networking Events

http://www.socaltech.com/

http://cc.tcosc.org/

http://www.toastmasters.org/default.aspx

http://technology.theladders.com/



http://www.marshall.usc.edu/ctm/networking/ctm-networking-events.htm

VAULT

Vault publishes more than 120 print and digital career guidebooks, including annual guides such as the Vault Guide to

the Top 50 Banking Employers, the Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms and the Vault Guide to the Top 40

Accounting Firms; best-selling guides to resumes, cover letters and interviews; and guides to colleges and graduate

school programs.

http://www.vault.com

ZDNET'S CIO SESSIONS: VISION SERIES

Videos for CIOs

http://www.zdnet.com/videos/cio?tag=mantle_skin;content

http://www.marshall.usc.edu/ctm/networking/ctm-networking-events.htm

http://www.vault.com/

http://www.zdnet.com/videos/cio?tag=mantle_skin;content

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Los Angeles and Orange County IT Executive Job Transition Links And Resources