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Executive Event
Journey to Generative AI
Visionaries
David Stewart
Senior Manager, Solutions Architect
Cohere
About Me
David Stewart is an accomplished Senior Manager, Solutions Architect at Cohere with a background in machine learning. David has been at the forefront of designing and deploying machine learning since he joined Cohere in 2022 and has since been instrumental in creating and implementing ML solutions for countless enterprises.
Prior to Cohere, David led projects at Primer AI and PWC, where he delivered custom NLP solutions across sectors, and conducted research on leading NLP models. David has a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Analytics degree from Virginia Tech and numerous certifications in NLP and Large Language Models.
Amit Singh
WW Head of GTM & Use Cases, Generative AI & ML Partnerships
Amazon
Viktoriya Smith
SVP
Citi
Sanjay Ramchandani
Executive Director
Wells Fargo
Wesley Chung
Principal, Partner Development, Data and AI
AWS
About Me
Wesley Chung is a Partner Business Development leader focused on Data and AI in the Americas. He is an accomplished executive with a passion for building solutions with customers and partners that deliver business impact. He joined AWS from IBM where he most recently focused on driving Watson AI adoption in the enterprise. He has held leadership roles in product management, design, brand strategy, and strategic partnerships. He is dedicated to improving the partner experience and streamlining how partners and AWS can best serve our joint customers.
Oleg Blokhin
Global Head of Financial Services Practice
Provectus
About Me
Oleg brings more than 22 years of professional experience to Provectus, with expertise in assisting financial services institutions. He focuses on change management and large-scale transformation programs, systems implementation and advising, strategic cost management, managed services, as well as data acquisition and management for global clients. Oleg previously served as VP of Banking Practice at OneConcern, and as Senior Manager of Credit Portfolio Practice at Crowe in San Francisco. He co-founded a Financial Technology company in Hong Kong, later acquired by State Street.
Sunil Palisetti
Director Software Engineering
Broadridge
Luke Zeng
VP, Senior ML Engineer
Barclays
Denis Imaev
Head of Algorithmic Development
Cantor Fitzgerald
Ronny Fung
VP Transaction Analysis
Deutsche Bank
Thomas Rizzo
Chief Architect
Lazard
About Me
Thomas Rizzo is a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of experience across various sectors and is currently serving as the Chief Architect at Lazard. His diverse background spans finance technology, digital services, utilities, social media, legal, and education sectors. Prior to joining Lazard, Thomas made significant contributions to companies like Zebra, where he helped shape their digital services and SaaS offerings, and Con Edison, where he drove technological advancements in the utilities sector.
In his current role at Lazard, Thomas leads the design and architecture of technology solutions that drive the company's digital transformation journey. His strategic vision and ability to foster an engaging work environment have earned him the reputation of an 'IT Rock Star'. He is committed to driving business growth through digital transformation, and he does so by fostering a creative and enjoyable workplace atmosphere as part of his leadership approach.
Brett Hobden
CEO & Co-founder
GOTTA Sports
About Me
Brett Hobden is the CEO and Co-founder at Gotta Sports Inc, a technology company building eLearning platforms that transform coaching and the learning of sports by creating interactive educational environments that are highly effective, scientifically proven and pedagogically sound. The company has developed a revolutionary match analytics platform that turns data into rich meaningful and actionable insights.
Brett is respected in the international tennis community as a coach, program developer, manager, advisor, author, and speaker. As a coach, he was named USPTA Coach of the Year by Racquet Sports Industry magazine and has worked around the world teaching players of all ages and skill levels. He has developed dozens of National Junior Champions, including several top 10 juniors in the world, and coached a number of top 10 world-ranked ATP and WTA players.
Amit Singh
WW Head of GTM & Use Cases, Generative AI & ML Partnerships
Amazon
Viktoriya Smith
SVP
Citi
Sanjay Ramchandani
Executive Director
Wells Fargo
Sunil Palisetti
Director Software Engineering
Broadridge
Luke Zeng
VP, Senior ML Engineer
Barclays
Denis Imaev
Head of Algorithmic Development
Cantor Fitzgerald
Ronny Fung
VP Transaction Analysis
Deutsche Bank
EVENT DETAILS
June 27, 2024
Agenda
8:30 AM-9:15 AM
Welcome & Registration
9:15 AM-9:25 AM
Opening Remarks
9:25 AM-9:55 AM
Generative AI Adoption Trends and Key Use Cases in Financial Services
Panelists
Speaker
Amit Singh
WW Head of GTM & Use Cases, Generative AI & ML Partnerships
Amazon
10:15 AM-10:30 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM-11:00 AM
Innovation Showcase
In this live demo session, you will experience how generative AI streamlines the processing of large-volume insurance risk assessment reports, accelerating time to insights essential for underwriter decision-making. We will learn how this technology transforms traditional manual methods, significantly reducing the time and effort required in insurance risk management.
Panelists
Speaker
Oleg Blokhin
Global Head of Financial Services Practice
Provectus
Oleg brings more than 22 years of professional experience to Provectus, with expertise in assisting financial services institutions. He focuses on change management and large-scale transformation programs, systems implementation and advising, strategic cost management, managed services, as well as data acquisition and management for global clients. Oleg previously served as VP of Banking Practice at OneConcern, and as Senior Manager of Credit Portfolio Practice at Crowe in San Francisco. He co-founded a Financial Technology company in Hong Kong, later acquired by State Street.
Speaker
David Stewart
Senior Manager, Solutions Architect
Cohere
David Stewart is an accomplished Senior Manager, Solutions Architect at Cohere with a background in machine learning. David has been at the forefront of designing and deploying machine learning since he joined Cohere in 2022 and has since been instrumental in creating and implementing ML solutions for countless enterprises.
Prior to Cohere, David led projects at Primer AI and PWC, where he delivered custom NLP solutions across sectors, and conducted research on leading NLP models. David has a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Analytics degree from Virginia Tech and numerous certifications in NLP and Large Language Models.
11:00 AM-11:30 AM
Navigating the Generative AI Landscape
Let's explore the transformative potential of Generative AI, guided by insights from cloud experts and industry leaders. We'll delve into real-world examples of AI innovations, strategies for C-level executives to integrate AI successfully, and best practices for enhancing customer experiences and driving business growth. Our discussion will also cover the most anticipated advancements in Generative AI over the next 12-24 months and their potential impact on businesses. Additionally, we'll address the ethical and regulatory considerations surrounding AI use, and examine the build vs. buy decisions executives face when choosing AI solutions.
Panelists
Chair
Wesley Chung
Principal, Partner Development, Data and AI
AWS
Wesley Chung is a Partner Business Development leader focused on Data and AI in the Americas. He is an accomplished executive with a passion for building solutions with customers and partners that deliver business impact. He joined AWS from IBM where he most recently focused on driving Watson AI adoption in the enterprise. He has held leadership roles in product management, design, brand strategy, and strategic partnerships. He is dedicated to improving the partner experience and streamlining how partners and AWS can best serve our joint customers.
Speaker
Oleg Blokhin
Global Head of Financial Services Practice
Provectus
Oleg brings more than 22 years of professional experience to Provectus, with expertise in assisting financial services institutions. He focuses on change management and large-scale transformation programs, systems implementation and advising, strategic cost management, managed services, as well as data acquisition and management for global clients. Oleg previously served as VP of Banking Practice at OneConcern, and as Senior Manager of Credit Portfolio Practice at Crowe in San Francisco. He co-founded a Financial Technology company in Hong Kong, later acquired by State Street.
Speaker
Amit Singh
WW Head of GTM & Use Cases, Generative AI & ML Partnerships
Amazon
Speaker
David Stewart
Senior Manager, Solutions Architect
Cohere
David Stewart is an accomplished Senior Manager, Solutions Architect at Cohere with a background in machine learning. David has been at the forefront of designing and deploying machine learning since he joined Cohere in 2022 and has since been instrumental in creating and implementing ML solutions for countless enterprises.
Prior to Cohere, David led projects at Primer AI and PWC, where he delivered custom NLP solutions across sectors, and conducted research on leading NLP models. David has a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Analytics degree from Virginia Tech and numerous certifications in NLP and Large Language Models.
Speaker
Brett Hobden
CEO & Co-founder
GOTTA Sports
Brett Hobden is the CEO and Co-founder at Gotta Sports Inc, a technology company building eLearning platforms that transform coaching and the learning of sports by creating interactive educational environments that are highly effective, scientifically proven and pedagogically sound. The company has developed a revolutionary match analytics platform that turns data into rich meaningful and actionable insights.
Brett is respected in the international tennis community as a coach, program developer, manager, advisor, author, and speaker. As a coach, he was named USPTA Coach of the Year by Racquet Sports Industry magazine and has worked around the world teaching players of all ages and skill levels. He has developed dozens of National Junior Champions, including several top 10 juniors in the world, and coached a number of top 10 world-ranked ATP and WTA players.
11:30 AM-11:50 AM
Starting Your Generative AI Journey
Panelists
Speaker
Oleg Blokhin
Global Head of Financial Services Practice
Provectus
Oleg brings more than 22 years of professional experience to Provectus, with expertise in assisting financial services institutions. He focuses on change management and large-scale transformation programs, systems implementation and advising, strategic cost management, managed services, as well as data acquisition and management for global clients. Oleg previously served as VP of Banking Practice at OneConcern, and as Senior Manager of Credit Portfolio Practice at Crowe in San Francisco. He co-founded a Financial Technology company in Hong Kong, later acquired by State Street.
Speaker
David Stewart
Senior Manager, Solutions Architect
Cohere
David Stewart is an accomplished Senior Manager, Solutions Architect at Cohere with a background in machine learning. David has been at the forefront of designing and deploying machine learning since he joined Cohere in 2022 and has since been instrumental in creating and implementing ML solutions for countless enterprises.
Prior to Cohere, David led projects at Primer AI and PWC, where he delivered custom NLP solutions across sectors, and conducted research on leading NLP models. David has a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Analytics degree from Virginia Tech and numerous certifications in NLP and Large Language Models.
11:50 AM-1:00 AM
Executive Roundtable Lunch
1:00 PM-1:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Networking
Together With
