CTO Insights: Dine + Connect
STAY ON YOUR TOES AND KEEP YOUR HEAD ON A SWIVEL
Kevin Gray – CTO | METROLINK
About The Event:
In today’s fast-moving digital world, adaptability, awareness, and continuous learning are the keys to success. Join Kevin Gray for an eye-opening discussion on how to stay agile and proactive in the face of constant technological evolution.
From COBOL to Machine Learning and Generative AI, one thing remains true— change is inevitable. The real question is: Are you ready to evolve with it?
Kevin will share his career journey and practical strategies to help you:
* Stay ahead of industry shifts
* Develop a sharp, discerning mindset
* Embrace lifelong learning to future-proof your career
Don’t get left behind—learn how to stay on your toes and keep your head on a swivel in today’s ever-changing tech landscape!
Join us by registering for this event today!
Hear and interact with METROLINK’s CTO, Kevin Gray. Make new contacts. Exchange Ideas. Dinner, drinks, and parking are included.
Date: Thursday, February 27th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Pacific) Networking, Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Place: Accenture 1003 East 4th Place Los Angeles, CA 90013
Cost:
Registration in advance IS REQUIRED.
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Parking Instructions: Enter the ramp into the parking structure at the corner of Molino Street & 4th Place. Check in at the lobby and they’ll give you access to take the elevator to the 8th floor. Don’t forget to bring your parking stub with you for validation at the Accenture office.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:
Kevin Gray – CTO | METROLINK
Kevin Gray is a multiple award-winning CIO whose vision and leadership have helped transform multiple technology organizations to deliver world-class business satisfaction. As a member of Metrolink’s executive leadership team, Mr. Gray drives digital modernization, process optimization, and strategic collaboration while managing the day-to-day activities of the agency’s Integrated Digital and Technology Services (IDTS) Department, including enterprise applications, cybersecurity, train control systems, network operations, fare collections, and technology infrastructure.
Mr. Gray has served as the City of Burbank’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) from 2018 to 2024. He was responsible for driving the City’s digital transformation and technology strategies and managing the IT department’s overall operations. Mr. Gray’s vision is for his team to serve as trusted partners, advisors, and service providers to their business.
Before joining the City of Burbank, Mr. Gray was the VP of Global Media and Infrastructure Technology at Viacom, managing worldwide teams in IT architecture, engineering, operations, and technical support. Prior to that, Mr. Gray served as the VP of IT Infrastructure and Operations at Paramount Pictures where he led the architecture planning, design, implementation, and operations of computing and telecommunications.
Mr. Gray is the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) Southern Chapter Past President. He serves on several other boards including Innovate@UCLA, Southern California Chapter of the Society of Information Management (SCSIM), University of California Irvine Extension Customer Experience 2.0 Program, Southern California Evanta CIO Summit, and the Burbank Community YMCA.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/graykevin/
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