SDI Presence

What happens when #AI meets real-world impact? At the 2025 AI+IQ event hosted by Chicago Innovation, SDI CEO Hardik Bhatt joined a powerhouse panel to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries—from government to critical infrastructure. 📽️ Catch the full panel to see what’s ahead for #WorkforceEvolution—and how we can move toward smarter, more ethical #AI adoption. https://hubs.li/Q03gMVbQ0

SDI is a proud founder of the apprenticeship initiative led by Xchange Chicago, recently featured by NBC Chicago. This program is creating meaningful career pathways in #technology for people from underrepresented communities—right here in our city. As an #IT services firm committed to workforce development and economic impact, we see programs like this as essential to building a future-ready talent pipeline.

SDI is thrilled to welcome Shoma Meyer as our new Chief Financial Officer! With more than 20 years of experience in financial strategy, business operations, and leadership across the technology and professional services sectors, Shoma brings a proven track record of driving growth, efficiency, and performance. Her expertise will be instrumental as SDI continues to expand its impact and footprint. Welcome to the team, Shoma! https://hubs.li/Q03fRFFW0

SDI is in the news again! Our very own Shanna Rahming was recently interviewed by InformationWeek on a topic every #IT leader can relate to—getting delayed IT projects back on track. With her years of experience managing complex programs, Shanna shares real-world insights into how to regain momentum, reset expectations, and drive successful outcomes. Check out the full article here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q03dyJk10

SDI’s EQU Professional Development & Education pillar brought GIS mapping to life for the amazing 6th graders at Betty Shabazz International Charter Schools today! From hands-on mapping activities to real-world applications, these students got a glimpse into how we use technology to solve real challenges. SDI is all about empowering the next generation through #education and #tech. Adriene Bruce, Kulsum I. Saleem, Candace Smith, Katie Atkinson,

In an exclusive SmartBrief interview, Galaxia Martin, SDI Presence’s Solutions Director, breaks down the latest trends in #zerotrust architecture, encryption strategies, and AI-driven threat detection. She highlights the growing importance of quantum-resistant encryption and key management challenges. 🛡️ “Never trust, always verify.” 🔑 Strong authentication + continuous monitoring = security success. With #cyber threats evolving rapidly, encryption strategies must keep pace. Want to know what’s next for #encryption and how zero-trust will evolve? Click the link to read the full interview. https://hubs.li/Q03cKZL40

SDI’s VP of Xchange, Omowale C., is a featured author in the Chicago Defender! In his powerful Op-Ed, The Path to Health Equity: Employment as a Catalyst for Change, Omowale explores how #workforce development—like Xchange Chicago—is transforming lives by bridging the gap between employment and well-being. From unlocking sustainable tech careers to empowering apprentices with #mentorship and real-world experience, this piece tells the story of how Xchange Chicago is shaping the future of #tech! https://hubs.li/Q03cxFr40

SDI Presence’s Chief Revenue Officer, Jay Preston, will take the stage at the Verb™ Presents Speaker Series on March 25 to discuss AI’s past, present, and future alongside Silicon Private Wealth’s Peter Coe. With a successful career spanning startups to Fortune 100 companies and expertise in #AI and #automation, Jay is poised to deliver key insights into the evolution of this transformative technology.

#brrrrrrr! SDI Presence braved the elements with Peoples Gas and ComEd as we plunged into Lake Michigan to support Special Olympics Illinois. Our 8th Polar Plunge is in the books! Special icy H/T to our new CRO Jay Preston for making the trip to Chicago to join our #team! Hardik Bhatt David Gupta Dawn Gupta Matthew Haughey Joe Felicicchia Dawn Nash Pfeiffer Adriene Bruce #thepolarplungeforchildrenschairities2025 #chicagopolarplunge2025 #givingback

SDI Presence CEO Hardik Bhatt took the stage at Chicago Innovation’s 2025 AI+IQ event last night to discuss the future of #AI and its impact on businesses, government, and #criticalinfrastructure. Amid the rapid rise of automation and intelligence, his key message was clear--make sure no human is left behind. AI should enhance, not replace, human expertise—organizations must focus on upskilling and #workforce transformation. Let’s keep the conversation going: comment below about how your organization has been preparing for AI.