Panel Discussion: AI-Powered Digital Transformation – Navigating the Landscape of Enterprise Big Data
Panel Discussion: AI-Powered Digital Transformation – Navigating the Landscape of Enterprise Big Data
By Michael John Pena, Valeria Sadovykh, Kate Bohn
This panel will explore how AI is driving digital transformation within enterprises by harnessing the vast potential of big data. Industry leaders, CIOs, and AI experts will discuss successful use cases, challenges, and strategies for implementing AI-driven solutions to optimize business processes, enhance decision-making, and unlock new opportunities for innovation in the context of enterprise big data.
Join us to gain insights from esteemed experts as they share their experiences and knowledge on the transformative power of AI in the digital age. Understand the key trends, challenges, and best practices in leveraging AI for enterprise big data, and discover how organizations can navigate this evolving landscape to achieve greater efficiency and innovation.
About the Speaker
Michael John Pena, Data and AI Director, Playtime Solutions
As the Data and AI Director at Playtime Solutions, MJ Pena leads a team of engineers and consultants to deliver innovative data and AI solutions across various industries. Leveraging his expertise in Azure, data platforms, and engineering, he creates data warehouses, real-time analytics, and reports that drive data-driven decision-making and business growth. A Microsoft MVP in Azure and a certified Azure Data and AI Engineer, MJ is passionate about emerging technologies like cloud computing, big data analytics, blockchain, IoT, and machine learning. He also advises startups such as Lumachain and has co-founded a cryptocurrency and mobile development venture. MJ aims to use technology to create positive social and environmental impacts while enjoying outdoor activities with his family.
Valeria Sadovykh, Technology Strategist, Microsoft
Valeria Sadovykh is a leading expert in AI decision-making and decision intelligence, currently serving as a Technology Strategist at Microsoft. She focuses on leveraging emerging technologies and strategic partnerships to address organizational challenges, particularly through AI, Cloud, Intelligent Automation, and Big Data. Before Microsoft, Valeria spent a decade at PwC as a Global Digital Transformation Delivery lead, successfully delivering projects that enhanced workplace efficiencies and operational decision-making. She has experience building global cross-cultural teams and is actively involved in academia with numerous publications. Valeria holds a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Auckland, with research interests in online decision-making, ethical AI, and the disruption and adoption of AI and ML.
Kate Bohn, CIO/ COO, Formerly Macquarie Asset Management
With over 24 years of experience in Financial Services, Kate excels as a Capital Markets and Asset Management CIO/CDO, driving innovation and transformation through Fintech. Most recently, as Head of Private Markets Technology at Macquarie Group, she led technology delivery and strategy for major businesses, managing integration projects exceeding AUD30 million. As EMEA CIO for Macquarie Asset Management, she championed cloud-native solutions and agile methodologies. At Lloyds Banking Group, she shaped the digital and data/analytics vision for commercial banking, supporting strategic initiatives exceeding GBP3 billion. Kate’s leadership style fosters trust and collaboration, earning her prestigious awards such as the ‘BUPA everywoman Women in Tech – Leader’ (2024) and ‘European Women in Finance – Excellence in Fintech’ (2023).
