Navigating Change and Disruption in Company Culture

Sol Rashidi is an esteemed executive, leader, and influencer within the AI, Data, and Technology space.  Having helped IBM launch Watson in 2011 as one of the earliest world applications of Artificial Intelligence, Sol has pioneered some of the early advancements of space.  Join us at our first in-person conference on June 25 all about AI Quality: https://www.aiqualityconference.com/ Huge thank you to  @WeightsBiases  for sponsoring this episode. WandB Free Courses - http://wandb.me/courses_mlops MLOps podcast #227 with Sol Rashidi, CEO & Co-Founder of ExecutiveAI, Leading Enterprise Data Teams. // Abstract In the dynamic landscape of MLOps and data leadership, Sol shares invaluable insights on building successful teams and driving impactful projects. In this podcast episode, Sol delves into the importance of prioritizing relationships, introduces a pragmatic "Wrong Use Cases Formula" to streamline project prioritization, and emphasizes the critical role of effective communication in data leadership. Her wealth of experience and practical advice provide a roadmap for navigating the complexities of MLOps and leading data-driven initiatives to success. // Bio With eight (8) patents granted, 21 filed, and received awards that include: "Top 100 AI People" 2023 "The Top 75 Innovators of 2023" "Top 65 Most Influential Women in 2023" "Forbes AI Maverick of the 21st Century" 2022 “Top 10 Global Women in AI & Data”, 2023 "Top AI 100 Award", 2023 “50 Most Powerful Women in Tech”, 2022 “Global 100 Power List” - 2021, 2022, 2023 “Top 20 CDOs Globally” - 2022 "Chief Analytics Officer of the Year" - 2022 "Isomer Innovators of the Year" - 2021, 2022, 2023 "Top 100 Innovators in Data & Analytics” - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 "Top 100 Women in Business" - 2022 Sol is an energetic business executive and a goal-oriented technologist, skilled at coupling her technical acumen with story-telling abilities to articulate business value with both startups and Fortune 100's who are leaning into data, AI, and technology as a competitive advantage while wanting to preserve the legacy in which they were founded upon. Sol has served as a C-Suite member across several Fortune 100 & Fortune 500 companies including: Chief Analytics Officer - Estee Lauder Chief Data & Analytics Officer - Merck Pharmaceuticals EVP, Chief Data Officer - Sony Music Chief Data & AI Officer - Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Sr. Partner leading the Digital & Innovation Practice- Ernsty & Young Partner leading Watson Go-To-Market & Commercialization - IBM Sol now serves as the CEO of ExecutiveAI LLC. A company dedicated to democratizing Artificial Intelligence for Humanity and is considered an outstanding and influential business leader who is influencing the space traveling the world as a keynote speaker, and serving as the bridge between established Gen1.0 markets and those evolving into 4.0. // MLOps Jobs board https://mlops.pallet.xyz/jobs // MLOps Swag/Merch https://mlops-community.myshopify.com/ // Related Links Sol's Book will be out on April 30, 2024 Your AI Survival Guide: Scraped Knees, Bruised Elbows, and Lessons Learned from Real-World AI Deployments: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Survival-Guide-Real-World-Deployments/dp/1394272634?ref_=ast_author_mpb --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Sol on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sol-rashidi-a672291/