What area of your business couldn't be improved by generative AI? The challenge is narrowing down the list of possible use cases and focusing on the ones that can deliver the greatest business value—at scale. This session will explore the many factors that determine whether your POC will go bust or gangbusters, including:
- Senior leadership support
- Exacting cost-benefit analyses
- Workforce adoption and adaptation
- Data and infrastructure readiness
- Solution extensibility
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Wendy Collins
Chief AI Officer
As Chief AI Officer for North America, Wendy leads the development of NTT DATA’s AI thought leadership and practice offerings—working directly with clients, project teams, and the global NTT DATA organization to develop AI strategies and roadmaps that deliver competitive advantage.
Wendy’s career spans over 25 years in the AI & Advanced Analytics discipline, encompassing both corporate and consulting experience for household name brands including Delta, Macy’s, Western Union, and the U.S. Army.
Wendy holds a degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Auburn University. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and three children.
Wendy’s career spans over 25 years in the AI & Advanced Analytics discipline, encompassing both corporate and consulting experience for household name brands including Delta, Macy’s, Western Union, and the U.S. Army.
Wendy holds a degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Auburn University. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and three children.

Jason Feuerstein
VP - Data Engineer
Jason Feuerstein is the Vice President of Enterprise Data Management - Solutions Architecture at Moody’s, where he is leading the charge to drive innovation and best practices for data across the organization. With a keen focus on leveraging generative AI, he is dedicated to creating value through the power of well-governed data. Before joining Moody’s, Jason accrued extensive experience in the finance industry, having held significant roles at Bank of America, NTT Data, CITCO, and Integration Point, where he successfully delivered a broad range of IT initiatives.
Jason holds an undergraduate degree in Information Science from The University of North Carolina and has further advanced his expertise through comprehensive programs in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI at North Carolina State University.
Jason holds an undergraduate degree in Information Science from The University of North Carolina and has further advanced his expertise through comprehensive programs in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI at North Carolina State University.

Thomas Volmer
Director Of IT
Thomas is a distinguished IT executive with over two decades of experience spanning various industries, including construction, energy, hospitality, and financial services. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded strategic technology initiatives, orchestrated large-scale transformations, and ensured the alignment of IT with overarching business objectives. Currently, Thomas serves as the Director of IT at Balfour Beatty Construction, where he leads strategic technology initiatives, aligns IT with business goals, and drives innovation to enhance operational efficiency across the organization.