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Data Center, Information Technology & Security (D.I.T.S.) Council

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 (9:30 AM - 11:00 AM) (EDT)

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Data Center, Information Technology & Security Council


Mission: Position Prince William County as a hub for technology and security by engaging, enabling, and empowering businesses in the sector. 

Vision: To foster a thriving tech ecosystem that drives innovation and economic growth in the region.


MEET OUR GUEST SPEAKERS 


BRIAN THAMM 

Co-Founder & Chief Data/AI Officer


          Sophinea was founded in 2018 to apply best-in-class tools and cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) to transform data sitting unused in applications, databases, and spreadsheets into a strategic asset. At Sophinea, we accompany our partners every step of the way, from crafting a robust data strategy to engineering custom software solutions and delivering impactful data and software products. This includes building data platforms for the Department of State and the US Air Force as well as building data literacy programs for the National Institutes of Health, Department of Education, among others. 


         Brian Thamm is the Co-Founder and Chief Data and AI Officer at Sophinea Corporation. Brian’s role at Sophinea is to help clients use data to increase sales, streamline operations, and achieve organizational outcomes that result in happy clients. Brian brings over 20 years of experience managing diverse projects from Army Test Operations and overseas Base Security to deploying Data Platforms for global State Department programs. He bridges business and technical domains with undergraduate and graduate business degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University and Villanova University, and a Masters in Predictive Analytics from Northwestern University.


                 


SAMUEL IDOSSA 

RobotLAB Branch President and Franchise Owner


         RobotLAB, the most experienced robotics integration company in North America, is headquartered in Dallas, TX. They specialize in "The Last Mile of Robotics & AI", delivering scalable automation in: Delivery, Cleaning, Security Patrol & Surveillance, and Customer Service. 
        For over 16 years, RobotLAB has helped businesses tackle workforce shortages, rising operational costs, and process inefficiencies by automating labor-intensive, repetitive tasks. With a fleet of more than 10,000 robots deployed nationwide, we are the largest and most trusted robotics integrator in the U.S.
       We support a wide range of industries including Warehouses/ Distribution Centers, Car Dealerships, Hospitals & Senior Living, Universities & Schools, Commercial & Residential Properties, Hospitality & Entertainment Venues. With a focus on seamless integration, high ROI, and operational excellence, RobotLAB is the automation partner trusted by future-ready businesses."
      Samuel Idossa has over 20 years of engineering leadership from the semiconductor industry, with a strong background in process and equipment engineering as well as technical operations management. I hold a BSc in Industrial Engineering and an MSc in Computer Science, enabling him to bridge technical innovation with real-world operational efficiency.


Thanks to our annual sponsor:


Prince William Chamber of Commerce
9733 Buchanan Loop
Manassas, VA 20110
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Eugene Brown
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Tuesday, August 5, 2025 (9:30 AM - 11:00 AM) (EDT)
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