Joe Siok

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CUSTOMER SUCCESS AND TECHNOLOGY LEADER with a passion for guiding customers down the path…

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    Customer Service - Step up your game, or else!

    The labor market is in a state of flux, with significant changes underway that will have a profound impact on many…

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    Enhance not Replace

    The benefits of leveraging AI, such as ChatGPT or Bard, for knowledge workers are numerous and compelling. By…

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    Double Booked - Not Cool!

    (NOTE: Sarcasm meter is high on this one) Isn't it just hilarious when people schedule meetings without checking your…

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  • Advisory Board Member

    Exodus 17

    - Present 1 year 9 months

    Disciple Making Movements (DMMs) are a rapid and exponential increase in disciples making disciples. These movements share a distinct group of priorities which provide the environment for unhindered multiplication.

    Millions of new Christ followers are saying yes to Jesus all over the world and we know several of their leaders. One of them told us, “The problem with our movement is that we see many people coming to the faith and their lives and communities begin to change, but then they…

    Disciple Making Movements (DMMs) are a rapid and exponential increase in disciples making disciples. These movements share a distinct group of priorities which provide the environment for unhindered multiplication.

    Millions of new Christ followers are saying yes to Jesus all over the world and we know several of their leaders. One of them told us, “The problem with our movement is that we see many people coming to the faith and their lives and communities begin to change, but then they can collapse because they don’t have enough support.”

    That’s where Exodus 17 comes in.

  • Volunteer

    Guiding Light of Hope

    - Present 8 years 1 month

    Prepare meals monthly for homeless in the Greater Chicagoland Area. To date we have prepared and delivered over 70,000 meals.

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    Tech for Teens Leader/Instructor

    The Salvation Army

    - Present 1 year 5 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Building and delivering a "Tech for Teens" program to teach kids in underserved areas IT with the goal of inspiring career ideas.

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    Child Mentor

    KIDS HOPE USA

    - 1 year 9 months

    Children

    One Child - One Mentor - One Hour Per Week. My role is to mentor one, and only one, "at risk" child and be a positive male role model for him. We will work together once per week for the school year on reading, games, academics, and whatever else we can fit into that hour per week. My commitment is to be there there for him - every week - consistently - and help to make a positive impact in his life going forward.

  • Overnight Volunteer

    Lazarus House

    - 6 years 10 months

    Social Services

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    Juvenile Justice Ministry - Tech for Teens Leader/Instructor

    Youth For Christ USA Inc.

    - 2 years 7 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    The intent of "Tech for Teens" is to provide 1) An overview of the career opportunities in the technology space and 2) A bit of hands-on experience in each area. The end game is to get more kids interested in pursuing technology as a career and if interested, can provide some one-on-one counseling to start them down the path.

    Technology Areas Covered:
    1. Programming
    2. Cloud/Server Administrator (Software)
    3. Networking (Hardware)
    4. Design/Creative (gaming, graphics…

    The intent of "Tech for Teens" is to provide 1) An overview of the career opportunities in the technology space and 2) A bit of hands-on experience in each area. The end game is to get more kids interested in pursuing technology as a career and if interested, can provide some one-on-one counseling to start them down the path.

    Technology Areas Covered:
    1. Programming
    2. Cloud/Server Administrator (Software)
    3. Networking (Hardware)
    4. Design/Creative (gaming, graphics, animation, etc)
    5. Cybersecurity
    6. AI/Data Analytics

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    Board Member

    Dove Youth Development

    - 4 years 1 month

    Children

    Dove Youth Development (formerly Dove Missions) is a community of hope and love that engages and inspires Dominican and Haitian children living in poverty to discover new ways of being and living through education.

    Through Sponsorship, Volunteering and Donations we provide children and families:
    ~ Educational and Developmental Programs
    ~ Services focused on personal growth, health and education
    ~ Opportunity to learn, laugh and share a positive experience within a safe haven at…

    Dove Youth Development (formerly Dove Missions) is a community of hope and love that engages and inspires Dominican and Haitian children living in poverty to discover new ways of being and living through education.

    Through Sponsorship, Volunteering and Donations we provide children and families:
    ~ Educational and Developmental Programs
    ~ Services focused on personal growth, health and education
    ~ Opportunity to learn, laugh and share a positive experience within a safe haven at our Community/Youth Development Center

  • KIDS HOPE USA Graphic

    Child Mentor

    KIDS HOPE USA

    - 1 year 3 months

    Children

    One Child - One Mentor - One Hour Per Week. My role is to mentor one, and only one, "at risk" child and be a positive male role model for him. We will work together once per week for the school year on reading, games, academics, and whatever else we can fit into that hour per week. My commitment is to be there there for him - every week - consistently - and help to make a positive impact in his life going forward.

  • Cloudera Cares Ambassador - Chicago

    Cloudera Foundation

    - 3 months

    Disaster and Humanitarian Relief

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    Executive Leadership Team, Heart Innovation Forum

    American Heart Association | American Stroke Association

    - 10 months

    Health

    The Executive Leadership Team for the 2018 Heart Innovation Forum presents topics of interest to the life sciences industry while raising funds for the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s innovation efforts, research efforts, funding and community education programs. I am responsible for moderating a panel discussion with healthcare-focused startups as part of our Local Innovation Forum.

  • Board of Trustees - Vice Chair

    National MS Society, Greater Illinois Chapter

    - 11 years 1 month

    Health

    Active board member serving in a Development capacity with a strong focus on growing the largest events (Bike MS, Walk MS, and Muckfest) of the Chapter. With my IT background, I also consult with the Chapter on IT-related issues. In addition, I also personally sponsor a team of around 40 cyclists for the annual Bike MS where we have raised well over $500K since our inception in 2001.

  • Alumni Association Board

    Rockford University

    - 2 years 1 month

    Education

Honors & Awards

  • Bike MS 2014 Volunteer of the Year

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  • Eagle Scout

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  • Ironman Madison Finisher

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    2.4 mi swim
    112 mi bike
    26.2 mi swim

  • John Lappere Volunteer Award, National MS Society, 2003

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Languages

  • English

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Organizations

  • National MS Society

    Committee Chairman - Bike MS

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  • National MS Society - Greater Illinois Chapter

    Board of Trustees

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