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Speaking on Data, AI & Leadership

I speak at enterprise conferences, data summits, and leadership forums on AI strategy, data platform architecture, and building world-class data organizations. I'm also available for podcasts and fireside chats.

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Talk Topics

Each talk is tailored to the audience and event format. I can deliver keynotes, breakout sessions, panels, or interactive workshops.

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From Data Strategy to Business Value: A Practical Framework

Most companies have data strategies. Few have strategies that create measurable business value. This talk presents a framework for aligning data and AI investment with business outcomes — with real-world examples from enterprise transformations.

Audience
C-Suite, Data Leaders
Duration
30–60 min
Format
Keynote / Workshop
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The Modern Data Platform: Architecture Decisions That Will Define Your Next Five Years

An opinionated guide to modern data platform architecture — lakehouse vs. warehouse, real-time vs. batch, build vs. buy — and the decision frameworks that help enterprises avoid expensive mistakes.

Audience
Data Engineers, Architects, CTOs
Duration
45–90 min
Format
Conference / Workshop
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Enterprise AI in 2025: Moving from Pilot Purgatory to Production

Why most enterprise AI initiatives stall — and what the organizations successfully scaling AI are doing differently. Covers organizational design, governance, and the technical foundations that enable AI at scale.

Audience
Business Leaders, Data Teams
Duration
30–60 min
Format
Keynote / Panel
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The Fractional CDAO: A New Model for Data & AI Leadership

How the fractional executive model is reshaping how growth-stage companies access senior data and AI leadership — and what boards and CEOs need to know before making their next data leadership hire.

Audience
CEOs, Boards, Investors
Duration
20–40 min
Format
Keynote / Fireside
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Responsible AI: Governance Without Bureaucracy

A practical framework for implementing responsible AI practices that protect the business and build customer trust — without grinding your AI development to a halt.

Audience
Data Leaders, Legal, Compliance
Duration
30–60 min
Format
Workshop / Panel

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