Keynotes

Kevin Parker is a recognized technology industry leader and the driving force behind Deltek’s customer-focused strategy of providing superior enterprise application software and services to project-focused organizations worldwide. Leading more than 1000 employees in 12 offices worldwide, Parker looks to further Deltek’s industry leadership, expertise and product portfolio in a range of industries, including aerospace and defense, architecture and engineering, government contracting, IT consulting, project manufacturing, professional services and nonprofit. Prior to Deltek, Parker served as CFO and co-president of PeopleSoft.

Jamie Clarke has been in pursuit of the highest points on the seven continents for 15 years. Known as the Seven Summits, Jamie's global adventure is finally complete. This January, Deltek proudly sponsored Jamie to climb the last of his seven summits – the Carstensz Pyramid in Indonesia. With Deltek's flag in hand, Jamie stood atop Carstensz and became one of only 200 people in the world to have completed this daunting challenge.

Jamie energized the audience at Insight 2007 and promises to do the same with his stories from Mounts Kilimanjaro, McKinley, Aconcagua, Elbrus, Vincent, Everest and now Carstensz. Deltek is honored to have Jamie return to Insight 2008.

While sharing from his heart with humor and drama, Jamie challenges his audience to think differently – to view challenge as a worthy experience – to conquer fear through focus – to live life with passion and on our own terms. Jamie brings inspiration and infectious passion to all audiences. While weaving together his inspiring story of dedication and triumph, he demonstrates that we are all adventurers with our own summits to climb.