AI has revolutionized every industry, and there's no denying that Generative AI is the ultimate disruptor for data and software. With 45% of tech leaders prioritizing AI spending, and projections showing a fourfold increase in data center spending on AI processors by 2025, the future is truly AI-driven.
Join us as we delve into the intersection of data and AI in 2024. Our expert panel will share insights on the latest trends, from AutoML and the rise of vector databases to the resurgence of data modeling and the crucial skill sets needed to navigate and optimize data flows within GenAI systems.
Innovative Leader with 20+ years of comprehensive experience in redefining governance through actionable strategies in data protection, responsible AI, and risk mitigation. Leverages expertise and background in intelligence to lead organization beyond the now and challenges traditional thinking to identify current and future growth opportunities. Integrates robust, innovative processes within governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a culture of operational excellence. Fuels transformative initiatives that safeguard assets, drive sustainable growth, and enable strategic decision-making. Leads and empowers high-performance teams with a focus on relentless resiliency, sustained excellence, purposeful empathy, accountability, and communication.
Amit is the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at PRGX Global. In his current job, he is responsible for building AI strategy and roadmap at PRGX. Before joining PRGX, Amit led the Data Science portfolio in various industries including Manufacturing, Healthcare, Digital Advertising, Retail and Consulting (pre-merger valuations) in a career spanning 13+ years. Amit holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and an MBA with a focus on Computational Finance from Cornell University.
Victor Montgomery is an innovative, forward thinking Enterprise leader. He is currently an Audit Director for State Farm Insurance. His State Farm career spans 19+ years with majority of his career being within the tech domain. Victor has a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Georgia Tech and undergrad in Computer Information Systems from Illinois State University. Victor enjoys exploring emerging technologies and exposing others to the possibilities of the future.
Victor is someone that believes we are only as good and as accomplished as the least of us. He is driven by seeing others succeed and he gets energy from helping others fulfill their dreams. Victor consistently positions himself to positively impact diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially when it comes to STEM.
Ms. Sacks-Mandel is the former Global Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft for the education industry. Prior to joining Microsoft, she was the Chief Information Officer at large public-school districts where she enabled student centric teaching and learning which resulted in significant improvements in student outcomes.
Prior to pivoting to Education, she led technology innovation teams at IBM, Walt Disney World, and Harcourt and provided management consulting support for many other organizations. Ms. Sacks-Mandel has won numerous state, national, and global awards for her leadership, vision, technical excellence, and her commitment to supporting women in technology.