Talks, panels and discussions that help business leaders understand what AI can offer, where its limits lie and what it takes to make it work.
I draw on more than 20 years in AI research, strategic leadership and hands-on delivery, bringing a grounded perspective without the hype.
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A PhD and a career in applied AI research. The depth to explain how the technology works, what it can do and where its limits lie.
Former Director of Data Science at UnitedHealth Group. Experience setting direction, building teams and making AI decisions inside a large organisation.
Designing, building and deploying AI systems for organisations from startups to large enterprises. First-hand knowledge of what it takes to make them useful.
Together, these perspectives help me explain what AI can offer, what making it work involves and when a different approach makes more sense.
These themes are starting points. I tailor the emphasis and level of detail to your audience, drawing on examples from AI, machine learning and generative AI, including agents, where they help explain the decisions involved.
Start with what your organisation is trying to achieve. Explore where AI can make a useful contribution, where its limits matter and when a simpler approach is the better choice.
Your audience takes away
A clearer way to recognise worthwhile opportunities and distinguish them from ideas that do not need AI.
A convincing demonstration is only the beginning. Explore the data, people, processes and integration involved in turning an idea into something an organisation can rely on.
Your audience takes away
An understanding of what delivery involves, why projects get stuck and what needs to be in place for practical use.
How do you assess an AI proposal or decide where to invest? Examine the questions leaders need to ask about capability, cost, risk and the organisation's readiness to use it.
Your audience takes away
Better questions to ask your teams and suppliers, and a grounded perspective on the choices ahead.
Speaking to a technical audience? I can go deeper into the engineering, evaluation and practical delivery of AI systems. Let's discuss the right level for your event.
I have worked through the decisions I speak about: understanding what a company needs, assessing whether AI is a sensible choice, and building systems that fit the way people actually work.
That experience goes beyond the technology. A system needs to fit the organisation's processes, earn people's trust and be useful after the demonstration is over.
For your audience, that means clear explanations, practical examples and an informed view of both the possibilities and the trade-offs.
More about my backgroundMy speaking experience spans international research conferences, industry events and large internal company audiences. I adapt the content to the people in the room and what you want them to take away.
A focused perspective for your conference or company event, connecting the bigger picture with the practical decisions your audience faces.
An experienced technical and strategic voice in a wider discussion, with room to explore the questions that matter to your audience.
I also welcome podcast and media enquiries for clear, informed conversations about AI and its practical applications.
Looking for a smaller, tailored session? I also offer workshops and training, as well as private leadership briefings. For ongoing support, explore technical and board advisory.
Tell me who your audience is and what you would like them to take away.
If you have them, include your proposed topic, date, and location or online format. An initial enquiry is enough to start; we can arrange a call to discuss the details.
Discuss your eventBased in Dublin, Ireland. Get in touch to discuss location and format.