Inna Tokarev Sela, CEO of illumex and an expert in graph technology, shares her insights on implementing generative AI in development teams. She emphasizes the crucial need for robust governance and explainability to foster trust in AI systems. The conversation highlights initiatives for gender balance in tech, including successful mentorship programs for women and flexible work policies. Inna also discusses the cultural shift that AI brings to software engineering, streamlining mundane tasks and increasing enthusiasm among developers.
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Generative AI and Team Culture
Understand how generative AI impacts your team's culture.
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Generative AI Governance Challenges
Generative AI models are currently black boxes, making governance difficult.
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Implementing AI Governance
Implement observability on three layers: data, governance, and explainability.
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In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Inna Tokarev Sela, CEO of illumex, about implementing generative AI in development teams, emphasizing the critical need for robust governance across data, policy enforcement, and explainability layers. She also discusses how intentional workplace policies and female-oriented mentorship programs have helped achieve gender balance in tech, with her company maintaining over 50% women employees through flexible work arrangements and supportive cultural practices.
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