CDAO Fall 2024
Presentations
Day 1
Data Infrastructure, Engineering & Architecture Stage
Strategies for establishing data governance frameworks, policies, and processes to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance
Carly Van Zandt, Senior Director, Data Governance, FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
Data Democratization: Empowering Employees with Access to Data and Analytics Tools
Xu Cheng, Head of Business Intelligence & Insights, ASCOT GROUP
Maximizing your Data & Analytics Strategy for ROI, Efficiency and Productivity in an increasingly demanding environment
Bhagyesh Phanse, Vice President, Analytics & Data Science, STARBUCKS
Analytics & Intelligence Stage
Digging for Gold When KPIs Change on You, Using AI & GenAI for Discovery
Walter Paliska, Vice President of Marketing DOTDATA
Data Visualization and Storytelling: Communicating Insights Effectively
Tu Le, Head of Retail Bank Operations Analytics, USAA FEDRAL SAVINGS BANK
From Truisms to Transformation: Achieving Tangible Results in AI and Data Management
Jordan Burger, Lead Researcher, AI Applications, KEBOOLA
Revolutionizing Data Driven Innovation: Synthetic Data
Cecilia Dones, Professor, COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL
AI, Gen AI & AGI Stage
Insights into the future of AI and the workforce
Sam Ransbotham, Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy, MIT SLOAN MANAGEMENT REVIEW
AI in Real Life: A Case Study on how UNIDOSUS are implementing AI to make a real impact
Andrew Patricio, Principal, Data & Analytics, UNIDOSUS
Accelerating AI’s Value by Applying the Brakes
Chandra Kapireddy, Firmwide Head of Gen AI, ML & Analytics, TRUIST
Implementing Generative AI Copilots in an Enterprise Environment
Jim Griffin, Faculty UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
AI with Automation
Erum Manzoor, Senior Vice President, CITI
Strategy & Culture Stage
Building a Culture of Accountability: Setting Clear Goals and Metrics for Data-driven Success
Justin Yu, Senior Director, Infrastructure & Insights, AUDIBLE, INC. (former)
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Data Strategy: Balancing Profit with Purpose
Besa Bauta, Chief Information Officer, JEWISH BOARD
Data-driven ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Reporting
Arun Venuturupalli, Data Architect Environmental Solutions and Services, VEOLIA NORTH AMERICA
Cultural Transformation Roadmap: Steps to Building a Data-driven Organization
Ryan Simone, Vice President, Data Strategy, BETCHES MEDIA
Privacy & Compliance Stage
Ensuring CDAO’s are accounting for risks as they lead their teams
Curtis O’Dell, Business Performance Director, Data Integrity, TRICENTISAnalytics for Risk Management and Strategic Decision-Making
Thomas Shola, Chief Risk & Privacy Officer, NORTHERN BANKImplementing Strategies to Safeguard Sensitive Information
Rose Lally, Chief Information Security Officer, Vice President, Governance & Controls, ALTISOURCEDay 2
10x More Insights, 10x Faster: How Generative and Agentic AI Transform Analytics
Ryohei Fujimaki Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, DOTDATARetail/e-commerce Stage
Insights into how AI is being leveraged at DoorDash
Raghav Saboo, AI/ML Lead, Personalization, New Verticals, DOORDASH
Rohit Raghunathan, Head of Engineering, New Verticals Consumer, DOORDASH
Healthcare/ Hospitals Stage
Driving Innovation and Efficiency in Healthcare -- AI/ML Unleashed: Navigating the Path from Development to Deployment
Crystal Garcia, Director, Data Science, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGANNeetu Togani, Managing Director, Analytics, Data & Reporting, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN
CPG/Manufacturing Stage
Building a Data-Driven Culture: Creating a Community of Practice
Steven Fransblow, Senior Vice President, Data, MIXBOOKDay 3
Room A
AI Governance and the Future of Work
Var Shankar, Associate, Grail Lab, PURDUE UNIVERSITYRoom B
Exploring the Ethical Implications of Advanced AI and AGI Development
Jennifer Mezzio, Global HR Data Officer, FIRST CITIZENS BANKCybersecurity Governance and Risk Management: Building Resilience in the Face of Evolving Threats
Thomas Shola, Chief Risk & Privacy Officer, NORTHERN BANKMarketing Attribution Modeling: Understanding the Impact of Marketing Channels on Sales Performance
Jeff Sutelman, Director of Marketing Analytics, EARNIN