AIM Leaders Council

Our September roundtable discussion was on the topic "The importance of AI literacy among non-tech employees." In the meeting, our leaders addressed challenges with AI adoption, including the need for better AI literacy, improving data quality, and scaling use cases. They highlighted the importance of educating non-technical users on responsible AI use and noted that while technical employees adapt well to AI tools, motivating non-technical staff involves demonstrating AI’s efficiency benefits and managing expectations. The session was moderated by Kashyap Raibagi, Associate Director Growth at AIM Research Panelists: Arun Sagar, Senior Director, AI Engineering at Optum Pritam Debnath, Director - Inbound Supply Chain at Technology at Sysco Sreenivas Gadhar, Vice President, Global Data and Analytics - Engineering and Delivery Tim Yang, MBAn, Director, AI/ML Transformation at Unum Group Charlotte #AIMLeadersCouncil #AI #AILiteracy #Roundtable #AIAdoption #ResponsibleAI

We are pleased to announce that Santhosh Vijayabaskar has joined the AIM Leaders Council! Santhosh is the Director of Intelligent Automation and Process Re-engineering at Fidelity Investments, where he leads Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and digital transformation initiatives. With over 12 years of experience in technology, his expertise covers Artificial Intelligence (AI), RPA, Intelligent Automation, Cloud Application Engineering, and Process Excellence. Santhosh has mentored more than 25,000 students and professionals worldwide, imparting his knowledge through workshops, conferences, and training programs. He has made a significant impact in the tech community and has been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice for RPA. He is also an active contributor to various thought leadership forums on AI and automation. He holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science Engineering from Anna University, a Master’s in Business Informatics from Northern Kentucky University, and a Certificate of Specialization in Leadership and Management from Harvard Business School. We are glad to have Santhosh onboard and look forward to his participation in the council.

Our September roundtable discussion was on the topic "Combating shadow AI in the organization" The discussion emphasizes the rising awareness of shadow AI through clear communication, quick education, and policies. Below are few key categories, 1. Strategic Misalignment - Where AI teams purpose, goals, budget, KPI etc are not aligned with whole org's purpose. 2. Operational Misalignment - The AI team's activities don't directly contribute to the company's financial performance. 3. Structural Misalignment- The AI leadership is not well connected with or far removed from the Executive leadership, its skills and experiences don't match the company's requirements. 4. Cultural Misalignment- Specific market factors may induce overly cautious behaviours, archaic performance/ reward mechanisms, that stifle open collaboration required for creating transformative change with AI. The session was moderated by: Santosh Karthikeyan Viswanathan, Global Technical Director, Clinical Data & Insights - AstraZeneca Panelists: Bhaskar Roy, Client Partner APAC and Bangalore Center Head - Fractal Gopinath Chidambaram, General Manager - Ford Motor Company Kulbhooshan Patil, Head of Data Science and Analytics - Tata Aig General Insurance Companies Limited Manish Kumar Purwar, Sr Director - Technical Product Manager, Customer Experience - GE HealthCare Partha D. Digital Transformation Professional & subject matter expert in Digital/AI/Analytics

The Mentorship Programme at Cypher 2024 offers a unique platform for aspiring analytics professionals and enthusiasts to connect with leading experts in the Data Science field. Taking place from September 25-27, the sessions will run daily from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, providing an invaluable opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and receive guidance directly from accomplished leaders in the industry. We are pleased to announce that the following esteemed professionals will be joining us: Ravi Balasubramanian, Vice President, Data Science & Analytics at Victoria’s Secret & Co. Jayanth Sekar, Sr. Director - Data and Analytics at GE Aerospace Praveer Kochhar, CPO & Co-Founder at KOGO Don't miss this chance to elevate your career and learn from the best at Cypher 2024! #cypher2024 #meetmeatcypher #AIMLeadersCouncil #AIM #AI #cypherindia #MentorshipProgramme

We asked the industry their opinion "What should be the primary focus for AI regulation?" Post by Sagar Ganapaneni, Head of Data Science & Analytics, SMB MediaLabs at Intuit #AIMLeadersCouncil #AIM #AI #AIRegulation #DataAnalytics

Rachael Chudoba, Senior Strategist at McCann Worldgroup, shares an inspiring account of how our AIM Leaders community has made a profound impact. From deep engagements to priceless networking and collaboration opportunities, she shares how the AIM Leaders Council has been a key factor in their personal and professional advancement. As the third anniversary of the AIM Leaders Council approaches, we’re excited to continue this journey with all our members, and we look forward to many more success stories ahead! #AIMLeadersCouncil #LeadershipJourney #NetworkingSuccess #AIM #ProfessionalGrowth

Avijit Chatterjee, Head of AI/ML and NextGen Analytics at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, shares an inspiring account of how our AIM Leaders community has made a profound impact. From deep engagements to priceless networking and collaboration opportunities, he shares how the AIM Leaders Council has been a key factor in their personal and professional advancement. As the third anniversary of the AIM Leaders Council approaches, we’re excited to continue this journey with all our members, and we look forward to many more success stories ahead! #AIMLeadersCouncil #SuccessStory #Anniversary #Testimony

Council Post: Software Too Big to Fail; A Case for Independent Software Verification and Validation When software reaches a level of ubiquity and criticality, it becomes "too big to fail." Post by Jason G. Cooper, FACHDM, Chief Technology Officer at Paradigm Read the complete article: https://lnkd.in/dTAS33Cq #AIMLeadersCouncil #CouncilPost #Finance #SoftwareSector #FinancialCrisis #CrowdStrike #SixSigma #NASA

We are pleased to announce that Priya Serai has joined the AIM Leaders Council! Priya Serai, is the CIO at Zeus Fire and Security. She brings over two decades of tech experience to managing technology services from ERP to Video AI. An award-winning technology leader, she has been successful in creating and implementing strategies for customer-facing needs and business applications, including HR, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service. She is also an advocate for women in tech and holds degrees from Mumbai University and Wharton. We are glad to have Priya onboard and look forward to her participation in the council.

We are pleased to announce that Michaela Wallin has joined the AIM Leaders Council! Michaela heads the Global Operations PM at C&A. With 20 years of global executive experience in retail and e-commerce, Michaela has mastered ecosystem strategy, sales, sustainable procurement, logistics, technology, business strategy, ESG compliance, and large-scale end-to-end tech transitions, including ERP implementation. Her extensive knowledge spans the entire operational lifecycle of retail and omni-channel operations across Europe and the Americas. Michaela is deeply passionate about innovation, staying at the forefront of the latest technology, and delivering dynamic, customer-focused solutions. Operational excellence is at the core of Michaela's leadership approach. She is passionate about driving success as part of a team, with a strong ability to navigate complex challenges, leading with both vision and timely execution in a compassionate manner. Outside of work, Michaela enjoys participating in "slow" and long triathlons, particularly Ironman distances, and she also finds fulfilment in coaching. We are glad to have Michaela onboard and look forward to her participation in the council.