Learning eXchange Track: Artifical Intelligence in Business and Technology

Justin Norwood, Session Leader

Chief Risk Officer
Casca
Justin@LinkedIn

• Bio: As the Chief Risk Officer at Casca, Justin is on a mission to unlock one trillion dollars of value annually by supercharging the financial services industry with secure, compliant and responsible applications of AI.
  
  Justin is a member of the Responsible AI Institute, a global network of experts dedicated to the advancement of human-centric and trustworthy AI. He is also a sought after speaker on the topic of AI and Banking, having been featured on both media outlets (e.g. WSJ, CNBC, NASDAQ) and at industry conferences (e.g. AWS, American Banker, BankDirector).
  
  Prior to Casca, Justin served as Vice President - AI & Data at nCino, and was an advisor to Codat. Justin has also held senior-level positions at IBM Watson, Capgemini, and Informatica.

• Session Details: Join this dynamic session exploring practical strategies for integrating AI into business operations responsibly and effectively. Discover how companies can balance innovation with risk management, ensure data security, and build trust in AI-driven solutions. Whether you're a student, professional, or future business leader, this session will offer actionable insights into leveraging AI for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

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Adam McCombs, Session Leader

Chief Product Officer
Adam@LinkedIn
Center for Internet Security (CIS)

• Bio: Adam McCombs is the Chief Product Officer at the Center for Internet Security (CIS). He is responsible for the strategic direction, development, and management of CIS's product line, consisting of CIS-developed and third-party integrated software products and services. McCombs is a visionary executive with 15+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams in product development, design, and engineering. His expertise lies in planning, building, and managing cutting-edge SaaS platforms. McCombs has a deep understanding of product development methodologies, emerging technologies, industry practices, Agile practices, and UX/UI design principles. He began his career as a Senior Product Manager at Cisco Systems, Inc., and went on to serve as the Chief Product Officer at Livly, LINQ, and Vantaca. In 2008, he founded JumpForward, a startup that quickly gained traction and was successfully acquired by Vista Equity Partners in 2016. McCombs holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems (MIS) from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, and an MBA from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.

• Session Details: Join this session on 'Prompt Engineering with Practical Examples,' where we'll explore the fundamentals of creating effective prompts for AI models. Through real-world examples, you'll learn how to optimize prompt design for various tasks, enhancing the performance and accuracy of generative AI-driven solutions. Whether you're new to generative AI or looking to refine your skills, this session will provide actionable insights for improving your prompt engineering techniques.
  
  
• To get the most from this session, bring your laptop and register for an account with ChatGPT

Adam McCombs, Session Leader

• Chief Product Officer
  Adam@LinkedIn
  Center for Internet Security (CIS)
  
  
• Bio: Adam McCombs is the Chief Product Officer at the Center for Internet Security (CIS). He is responsible for the strategic direction, development, and management of CIS's product line, consisting of CIS-developed and third-party integrated software products and services. McCombs is a visionary executive with 15+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams in product development, design, and engineering. His expertise lies in planning, building, and managing cutting-edge SaaS platforms. McCombs has a deep understanding of product development methodologies, emerging technologies, industry practices, Agile practices, and UX/UI design principles. He began his career as a Senior Product Manager at Cisco Systems, Inc., and went on to serve as the Chief Product Officer at Livly, LINQ, and Vantaca. In 2008, he founded JumpForward, a startup that quickly gained traction and was successfully acquired by Vista Equity Partners in 2016. McCombs holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems (MIS) from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, and an MBA from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.

• Session Details: Join us for this session on 'AI Agents with Examples,' where we’ll dive into the world of autonomous AI agents and their practical applications. Through real-world examples, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how AI agents operate, make decisions, and interact within various systems. Whether you're new to AI or looking to expand your knowledge, this session will provide valuable insights into building and optimizing AI agents for diverse use cases
  
  
• To get the most from this session, bring your laptop.