Chris Caruso
Former Global CIO | Speaker | Advisor | Mentor
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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40+ years of information technology experience for a variety of Fortune 500 companies.
Specialties: Business process innovation, employee engagement and IT strategy
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Happy Monday! Beyond thrilled to share this exciting news Cuspide Data Dr. Gitanjali Baveja, MD as our Chief Healthcare Innovation Officer Julie…
Happy Monday! Beyond thrilled to share this exciting news Cuspide Data Dr. Gitanjali Baveja, MD as our Chief Healthcare Innovation Officer Julie…
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And the answer to this week’s technology question is… What does the acronym USB stand for? Uniform Storage Bus Universal Serial Bus User Software…
And the answer to this week’s technology question is… What does the acronym USB stand for? Uniform Storage Bus Universal Serial Bus User Software…
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Experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
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Member of SCI Alumni Board
University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information
- Present 3 years 4 months
Education
Support alumni engagement efforts including student/alumni mentoring.
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Finance Committee Member
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
- Present 2 years 4 months
Poverty Alleviation
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Foster Parent
The Children's Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center
- 14 years 1 month
Children
Transitional care for newborn children
Patents
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Home Decor color matching
Issued 11,238,511
In one scenario, a computer system receives from a user an indicator of a home decor item. The computer system identifies a color associated with the presented home decor item, and further determines other home decor items that have colors that coordinate with the color of the presented home decor item. The computer system also displays to the user images of the determined other home decor items, receives user input selecting some of the displayed home decor items and informs the user which of…
In one scenario, a computer system receives from a user an indicator of a home decor item. The computer system identifies a color associated with the presented home decor item, and further determines other home decor items that have colors that coordinate with the color of the presented home decor item. The computer system also displays to the user images of the determined other home decor items, receives user input selecting some of the displayed home decor items and informs the user which of the selected home decor items are available at the retail establishment.
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Analyzing user behavior at kiosks to identify recommended products
Issued US 11,030,670
The present invention is directed to determining products for a home project through a kiosk at a point of sale location corresponding to a retail establishment, and to determining products for a home project through a kiosk at a point of sale location corresponding to a retail establishment and based on a user's current or past behavior. In one scenario, a computer system receives user input including project information. The user input is converted into an electronic signal. The project…
The present invention is directed to determining products for a home project through a kiosk at a point of sale location corresponding to a retail establishment, and to determining products for a home project through a kiosk at a point of sale location corresponding to a retail establishment and based on a user's current or past behavior. In one scenario, a computer system receives user input including project information. The user input is converted into an electronic signal. The project information includes various user choices related to color profiles, and related to project materials or layout. The computer system determines a type of home project being pursued based on the received information. The computer system identifies products that correspond to the determined type of home project and received color profiles, and displays to the user images of the products that correspond to the determined type of home project and to the received color profiles.
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Web-based architectural color selection system
Issued US 9,141,252
A computer implemented method includes: providing a database of digital images of colors and metadata related to the colors; using one or more search criteria to identify one or more of the digital image colors; displaying the digital images of the identified colors; selecting a color of interest from the displayed colors; using the metadata to identify additional information related to the color of interest; displaying the digital image of the selected color and the additional information; and…
A computer implemented method includes: providing a database of digital images of colors and metadata related to the colors; using one or more search criteria to identify one or more of the digital image colors; displaying the digital images of the identified colors; selecting a color of interest from the displayed colors; using the metadata to identify additional information related to the color of interest; displaying the digital image of the selected color and the additional information; and using the displayed digital image of the selected color and the additional information to make a final color selection. An apparatus that can be used to implement the method is also provided.
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Method and apparatus for displaying a simulated application of at least one coating to a digital image
Issued US 9,123,174
A computer implemented method that includes enabling, using a processor, a user to identify a first area of a digital image, wherein the first area will be colored with a first color. The method also includes segmenting, using the processor, the digital image into a first segment that represents the first area and a second segment that represents a second area of the digital image, wherein an original color of the second area will remain unchanged. The method further includes enabling, using…
A computer implemented method that includes enabling, using a processor, a user to identify a first area of a digital image, wherein the first area will be colored with a first color. The method also includes segmenting, using the processor, the digital image into a first segment that represents the first area and a second segment that represents a second area of the digital image, wherein an original color of the second area will remain unchanged. The method further includes enabling, using the processor, the user to select the first color, wherein the first color corresponds a first coating color, and displaying, using the processor, the digital image with the first segment colored with the first color.
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Method and system for color matching decorative products
Issued US 6,928,454
A method of identifying decorative products based on matching with paint colors. The method includes the use of a relational database having data on various decorative product types which are cross-referenced to each other via color values.
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Honors & Awards
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CIO Choice Award Winner
Pittsburgh Technology Council and Greater Pittsburgh CIO Group
The CIO Choice Award is a lifetime achievement award voted on by the Greater Pittsburgh CIO group Advisory Board.
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100 Best Places to Work in IT
IDG
IDG Communication’s Insider Pro and Computerworld have named PPG one of the “Best Places to Work in IT,” and rated PPG in the top five of companies for career development in 2020. PPG is among 100 top organizations that engage, challenge and develop their information technology function while providing exceptional training, collaborative environments, benefits and compensation, according to the publications.
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CIO 100 2020
IDG
PPG earned the CIO 100 award for IT innovation for its PPG ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT™ (AIM™) system, which was introduced in the U.S. and Canada last year. Created for PPG’s protective and marine coatings (PMC) business, the software-based program uses PPG-developed proprietary algorithms to help facility owners, managers and engineers schedule, budget and optimize corrosion protection of metal assets.
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CIO 100 2018
CIO.com
PPG Automotive Refinish is a recipient of the 2018 CIO 100® Award for the The PaintManager® XI project. This technology dramatically increases the color matching confidence and accuracy of PPG’s Automotive Refinish customers around the world. New software and hardware were developed to meet the evolving needs of a diverse global customer base using a combination of desktop, server, and cloud-based technologies along with next generation color identification and processing tools.
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Computerworld 100 Best Places to Work in IT 2016
Computerworld
In 2016, the PPG Information Technology organization was once again ranked in the top 100 of Computerworld’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in IT and was ranked #1 for career development for the second time.
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CIO 100 2015
CIO Magazine
PPG Architectural Coatings U.S. and Canada (USCA) is a recipient of the 2015 CIO 100® Award. PPG was honored for the development of a digital kiosk that aids consumers in selecting paint colors for home décor projects. The award recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology (IT).
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Digital Edge 25
IDG Enterprise
This recognition is for PPG's global digital platform for paint color selection called the Digital Color Platform. This technology has enabled PPG to be first-to-market with a cross-platform application suite that enables our customers to seamlessly plan and visualize their paint project at home, with their mobile device or at one of our in-store kiosks.
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Computerworld 100 Best Places to Work in IT 2014
Computerworld
In 2014, the PPG Information Technology organization was ranked in the top 100 of Computerworld’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in IT and was ranked #1 for career development.
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Computerworld 100 Best Places to Work in IT 2013
ComputerWorld
In 2013, the PPG Information Technology organization was ranked in the top 100 of Computerworld’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in IT and was ranked #2 for career development.
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CIO 100 2011
CIO Magazine
PPG was awarded the honor for the COLORCLIX(R) digital platform from OLYMPIC(R) Paints. The ColorClix tool was created to aid consumers in digitally selecting color, defining project needs and purchasing paint. It is the paint industry's first fully-integrated and multiplatform-enabled digital paint purchase tool, enabling consumers to convert colors from their photographs, videos or other digital inspirations into favorite paint colors. The technology then applies users’ colors to sample room…
PPG was awarded the honor for the COLORCLIX(R) digital platform from OLYMPIC(R) Paints. The ColorClix tool was created to aid consumers in digitally selecting color, defining project needs and purchasing paint. It is the paint industry's first fully-integrated and multiplatform-enabled digital paint purchase tool, enabling consumers to convert colors from their photographs, videos or other digital inspirations into favorite paint colors. The technology then applies users’ colors to sample room settings to help showcase looks and themes.
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And the answer to this week’s technology question is… The BASIC programming language celebrated its 60th anniversary on May 1. One of the language's…
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The break-out sessions at the #CIO100Symposium were nothing short of amazing! Insightful discussions, groundbreaking ideas, and powerful networking…
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Know of an amazing SCI alumni that deserves a shoutout? Nominate them to receive an SCI Alumni Award! 🎆 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eapFmNgt and…
Know of an amazing SCI alumni that deserves a shoutout? Nominate them to receive an SCI Alumni Award! 🎆 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eapFmNgt and…
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And the answer to this week’s technology question is… Which of these smart glasses was available for purchase first? Microsoft HoloLens Google…
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For all who have served, thank you for protecting our nations core freedoms that Americans and democracies around the world enjoy today! Without our…
For all who have served, thank you for protecting our nations core freedoms that Americans and democracies around the world enjoy today! Without our…
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And the answer to this week’s technology question is… What was the storage capacity of the first 5.25-inch floppy disk? 64 kilobytes 110…
And the answer to this week’s technology question is… What was the storage capacity of the first 5.25-inch floppy disk? 64 kilobytes 110…
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IS scholars, teachers, and practitioners check out the new forthcoming, in press, article recently accepted for publication in Vol. 55 of CAIS in the…
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