Blockchain DLT: Records, Rewards and Risks
Channel: SJSU School of Information
Date: 2020-06-05

Podcast Link: https://bit.ly/372Mwf5

Abstract:
Blockchain is a decentralized, immutable, and cryptographically secure distributed ledger technology (DLT), broadly used to eliminate the need for trust in data transfer. Blockchain technologies are being explored for diverse applications across numerous market sectors—but the application is not without risks. Guided by a moderator, the four panelists will provide a brief review of the technology, present uses cases, explore questions asked by practicing records managers, and explain the risk and audit considerations that must be examined before implementing a blockchain solution.

Biography: Patricia Franks
Dr. Patricia C. Franks is a Certified Archivist, Certified Records Manager, and Information Governance Professional, as well as a member of ARMA International’s Company of Fellows. She is co-editor of the Encyclopedia of Archival Science, the Encyclopedia of Archival Writers, 1515-2015, and the International Directory of National Archives. She is author of Records and Information Management now in its second edition. She was team lead on the 3DPDF Consortium’s 2020 Whitepaper, Understanding Blockchain’s Role and Risks in Trusted Systems.

Biography: Darra Hofman
Darra Hofman is a doctoral candidate at The University of British Columbia iSchool, where she specializes in archival science, with a focus on the intersection of records, law, and emerging technology, with expected completion spring 2020. Hofman holds a Juris Doctorate and a Certificate in Law, Science, and Technology from Arizona State University. She also holds a Master of Library and Information Science degree from the University of Kentucky. Hofman will join the School of Information at San Jose State University as an assistant professor in fall 2020.

Biography: Amitabh Srivastav
Amitabh Srivastav is an IG/IM transformation strategist with over 25 years of PM experience. He is VP, Operations & Governance at HELUX (www.helux.ai), where he provides CxO/VP-level consulting advice on current technology solutions for digital transformation with a focus on content convergence, automation, process improvement, change and risk management, and governance and compliance. He contributed to ARMA’s IGBOK 1st ed., and RIM Core, 2nd ed.; AIIM’s CIP 2019 updated exam; and 3D PDF Consortium’s Understanding Blockchain’s Role in Trusted Systems. He has presented at ARMA Canada and ARMA International, PMI OVOC and SharePoint Saturday conferences. He is a board member of AIIM’s First Canadian Chapter and is a certified PMP, IGP, and CIP.  He has BCSc. (Honors), MSc. (Comp.Sc.), and MSc. (Proj.Mgmt.) degrees.

Biography: Pari Swift
Pari Swift is the Records Manager for Ohio State University. She has also served as Senior Records Manager at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Local Government Records Archivist and then as Assistant State Archivist in the State Archives of Ohio. She has served as chair of the Ohio Electronic Records Committee and Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board, was President of NAGARA, and is President of the Greater Columbus ARMA. She chairs NAGARA’s Professional Development Committee. She received her BA from Wittenberg University and her MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh. Swift is a Certified Records Manager.

Biography: Andrew Ysasi (EE-SA-SEE)
Andrew Ysasi (EE-SA-SEE), MS, FIP, FIIM, CIPM, CIPP, CISM, PMP, CRM, IGP, CIP has 25 years of experience in executive leadership, technology, privacy, security, and information governance.  As Vice President of Advocacy for VRC, Ysasi is tasked with mentoring, educating, volunteering, and advocating for all matters related to information governance (IG). Ysasi is the President of IG GURU®, an IG news organization and a resume expert with Admovio® where his work is published on CIO.com. He is a frequent guest on the Inside the Records Room podcast, a contributor to ARMA’s IGBOK, a contributor to Wiley’s Information Governance 2nd Edition, a former Regent for the ICRM, a former board member for i-SIGMA, and a former adjunct professor at Davenport University. Ysasi has a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and holds a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University.