Speaking
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.
Topics
Talk Topics
Each talk is tailored to the audience and event format. I can deliver keynotes, breakout sessions, panels, or interactive workshops.
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
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
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
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
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
Video
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Past Events
Where I've Spoken
A selection of recent conference appearances and events.
Data Council Austin
Data Platform Architecture
AI Summit NYC
Enterprise AI Strategy
Databricks Data + AI Summit
MLOps at Scale
Strata Data Conference
Modern Data Platforms
DataEngConf
Data Mesh Implementation
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I speak at enterprise conferences, data summits, and corporate leadership events globally. Download my media kit for headshots, bio, and speaking topics.