The Generative AI Revolution: From Hype to Practicality
The advent of Generative AI has sparked significant interest and debate among data leaders, oscillating between groundbreaking potential and inflated expectations. To navigate this landscape effectively, it's crucial to discern the genuine opportunities from the surrounding hype. In this roundtable, we will discuss the practical uses and limitations of generative AI in data initiatives. We will collectively address expectations and overstated capabilities, versus practical considerations (data quality, data quantity, infrastructure demands, and more), as well as strategic considerations.
Roundtable Topics & Presenters:
Shanti Greene is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of data and AI. Shanti is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in data science, engineering and artificial intelligence. His diverse educational background in psychology, computer science, marketing, and data science gives him a unique perspective on how data can drive human-centric solutions, which he applies to both industry problems and academic pursuits.
As the current Head of AI and Data Strategy at Infocepts, Shanti continues to explore new frontiers in technology. His work spans from generative AI and MLOps to data science product management, always with an eye on practical applications that deliver real business value. Shanti is also an adjunct professor at Washington University in St. Louis
Roundtable Host:
Dave has served in a wide variety of roles in his career, which started as a software engineer decades ago. In over 30 years in consulting, Dave has worked in custom application development, data warehouse design, data strategy development, ERP implementations, business analyst roles, web architecture, manufacturing system support, operations management, practice leadership, and now leads the enterprise recruiting team at Daugherty. Dave’s client base includes Anheuser-Busch/InBev, Ameren, Mercy Health, International Foods, Alaskan Brewing, Hartmarx, Emerson, HP and more. This broad experience helps Dave bring a holistic yet innovative view to solving business problems.