Board of Directors

Bianca Lochner, Ph.D., has over 20 years of experience in information technology and local government. As the Chief Information Officer for the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, she combines her passion for public service with technology to transform government services. Previously, she served as Assistant CIO for the City of Phoenix and CIO for two school districts, where she led digital transformations, Smart City strategies, and initiatives for transparent and innovative governance.

Bianca co-founded and co-chairs the Cybersecurity Council of Arizona, and serves on the boards of ArizonaCIO, Girls in Tech, the Arizona Technology Council, and several other organizations.

Stephen Mooney is the Vice President of Information Technology at Lakeside Financial Group, where he oversees infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise application strategy for a growing regional financial services firm. With over 15 years of IT leadership experience, Stephen has a strong track record of aligning technology investments with business objectives and building high-performing teams.

Prior to Lakeside, Stephen held technology management roles in the insurance and professional services sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Ohio State University and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Stephen joined his local SIM chapter eight years ago and has been an active contributor to the chapter's programming and events. He is committed to fostering peer connections among IT leaders in the region and looks forward to supporting the chapter's continued growth in his role as Vice Chair.

James Harrington is currently the Vice President of Corporate Platforms for Breakthru Beverage Group. James has been with Breakthru for over 22 years in various roles, but currently focused on our ERP (SAP ECC to  S/4 migration), warehouse and supply chain technologies. Breakthru Beverage Group is a leading North American beverage wholesaler.

Breakthru is proud to be fourth generation family-owned and operated, bringing valued expertise to its operations across the United States and Canada. The company employs more than 9,000 associates representing a portfolio of premier wine, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic brands totaling more than $9 billion in annual sales driving innovation in the marketplace with a nimble and insightful approach to business.  

Matt has more than 25 years of experience in Information Technology across numerous industries, including e-commerce, business process outsourcing, semiconductor and, most recently, commercial insurance. Matt specializes in digital transformation with an eye on emerging trends and technologies. He currently manages the digital and automated testing teams at CopperPoint Insurance Companies.

Antonio Taylor, an esteemed IT Executive with over two decades of stellar achievement, holds the esteemed position of Vice President of IT at Mission Healthcare. In this capacity, he oversees the critical domains of infrastructure, security, networking, and end-user support, leveraging his expertise to drive operational excellence and fortify organizational resilience. 

Renowned for his transformative leadership, talent acquisition finesse, and visionary outlook, Antonio is instrumental in shaping the strategic direction. His distinguished tenure underscores a commitment to innovation and superior performance, ensuring companies remain at the forefront of technological advancement under his stewardship.

Bob Frasure is a technologist of over 30 years in the industry. He is both a Senior Technology Architect Advisor and Senior Program Manager at Aetna, a CVS Health Company.

Bob earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard and currently contributes to numerous public AI projects, medical research projects, and Wikipedia. He has previously delivered multiple mobile and digital solutions at a large scale and implemented Voice of the Customer programs as part of his Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Michael Paradise is founder & CEO of Sysazzle, Inc (Business & Information Technology systems). Michael’s experience in the commercial, non-profit, and government sectors has helped Sysazzle become an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company and a Tech Serve Alliance Industry Excellence Award. Michael’s unique path to CEO of a respected, growing information technology staffing firm has been a major factor in Sysazzle’s success.
 
Over the past 30+ years, Michael has personally accompanied and provided logistical, event and travel support for President Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President Harris, Secretary Clinton, President Clinton, Mrs. Michelle Obama, Vice-President Gore, and Mrs. Tipper Gore, as well as other high-ranking government officials and their families during domestic and international travels. 
 
Michael’s meticulous planning, “can-do” attitude, proven results and trustworthiness subsequently led to his joining the largest association of information technology staffing companies, based in Washington, D.C., where he helped affect government policy on the major issues facing the technology industry: wage and hour laws, immigration, employment taxes and independent consulting, technology education investments, and similar issues. Michael also served as Director of Membership and Member Services  
 
Michael’s broad understanding of the technology industry, and his results-driven approach, led to several offers by company executives to work in that industry, and in 2000 he joined a start-up venture founded by alumni of Network Solutions (the original domain registry company) and funded by NEA. Within a couple of years Michael moved to California and became a top producer at an information technology firm serving the entertainment, healthcare, financial services industries.
 
In 2008, Sysazzle was created as an information technology services company to help clients develop and maintain information technology SYStems that dAZZLE — resulting in Sysazzle. The Sysazzle team brings the same excellent level of service to information technology clients that Michael demonstrated throughout his career — to The White House and to high-level government officials who still call upon him to plan domestic and overseas trips for them.
 
This combination of experience and skills, and the ability to deliver results, distinguishes Michael and Sysazzle in the highly competitive information staffing industry.
Michael is a leader in Esperanza Lutheran Church, an assistant scout master for the BSA in Ahwatukee, and is presently the Director of Sponsorships for SIM Arizona.  
 
American University – Kogod School of Business
MBA, Technology Products and Services
 
Duquesne University
BSBA, Labor Relations and Law Administration

For over 25 years, Mike has helped business leaders make better decisions about their communication technologies. During that time, he has served as an owner and the Vice President of Operations for City Communications Integrated, a nationally leading technology advisory firm. 
 
Mike is well experienced in the areas of Network Connectivity, Mobility Services, Contact Center, Unified Communications, Cybersecurity, and Infrastructure Services. His experience has allowed him to assist his numerous clients with the design, procurement, implementation and support of their technology initiatives.
 
A Pennsylvania native, Mike graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a long-time member of the Executive Association of Greater Phoenix, where he has served on their Board of Directors.
 
Mike has volunteered his time coaching youth sports for the past decade, including club level softball and basketball.  He is an avid outdoorsman, enjoys hunting, camping, and basketball.

Daniel Mazzola serves as a Clinical Professor and Assistant Chair of Information Systems at the W. P. Carey School of Business. Prior to his full time appointment at ASU, Professor Mazzola spent more than 20 years as a technology evangelist, sales engineer, and systems architect at companies such at Sun Microsystems and Datalink. 

He is also involved in the community. He serves as an Emeritus member of the Arizona Technology Council, volunteers for FIRST Robotics, Boy Scouts of America, and SIM. He is also the founder of the Phoenix Java User's Group, and the Arizona System Administration Guild.

As a Technology leader, Sreeja Sasidharan has spearheaded innovation and transformation within major segments of PBM business at CVS Health. Her 25+ years of IT experience range from financial, government, utility, and healthcare domains. She is a strong believer that inspiration is contagious, and strives to use her energy to raise, inspire and support my team to achieve their best. In her current role, she am responsible for modernization of rebate payments system and transition to cloud technology.

As a Board member of Women’s CRG at CVS Health, she has partnered with ASU, MayoClinic, local non-profits to help students, women, and veterans.

Michael’s experience in the IT industry spans over 50 years having held several management positions with companies such as AT&T, First Interstate Bank and the City of Phoenix.

He led the development of Tax and License system, the Economic Development Information systems among several other important initiatives for the city of Phoenix. He was the founder and chairman of the Arizona Millennium Group which was the first networking group worldwide for Y2K project managers.

Michael has been a member of SIM since 1984 and a former President and Treasurer of the Arizona chapter. He has also served as Director of STEM Outreach and on other committees. 

Troy has over 20 years' experience in IT Infrastructure and Operations, primarily in global manufacturing organizations. He has a deep understanding of IT operations, service delivery, infrastructure, security, governance, and business operations at both the strategic and tactical levels.

Troy is currently the Vice President of Global Infrastructure and Operations at Benchmark Electronics, a global provider of product design, engineering services, technology solutions, and manufacturing services.

Troy holds a bachelor's degree in Business Communications from National University and an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix, as well as multiple professional certifications.

In his spare time he enjoys hiking, ice skating, and studying languages.

Vijay Kottappan is a distinguished global leader with over 26 years of expertise in information technology, currently directing global teams at Avnet and having served several notable Fortune 500 organizations. He earned an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, specializing in strategic leadership, innovation, and digital marketing.

Additionally, he holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Villanova University, focusing on enterprise effectiveness.
In addition to his professional achievements, Vijay is deeply committed to community service, having held prominent leadership roles—including President, Secretary, and Treasurer—within several nonprofit organizations across the Valley.

With a robust background in strategic planning, fundraising, advocacy, and community engagement, he possesses a genuine passion for driving impactful change. His dedication to the mission of SIM AZ focuses on fostering collaboration, empowering those served, and ensuring meaningful, lasting outcomes.

In his leisure time, he likes serving charity and non-profit organizations, enjoying sports such as cricket, and watching movies.