Trevor O'Brien

Senior Director, Technology Innovation Moody's Analytics

Trevor is a seasoned technology leader and industry thought leader with over 15 years of experience. Currently, he serves as Senior Director of Innovation, Product, and Engineering at Moody's, where he spearheads the development and launch of cutting-edge generative AI tools and applications. Trevor's extensive background in AI, blockchain, and decentralized finance (DeFi) positions him at the forefront of transformative innovation within the organization. Before joining Moody's, Trevor was an engineering leader at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he launched corporate innovations and new businesses for global clients. He led teams specializing in AI, blockchain, DeFi, and marketplace innovation. Earlier in his career, Trevor contributed to various AI and IoT startups, including one that received the 2017 Global Change Award from the H&M Foundation for revolutionary fashion industry products. Trevor is a sought-after speaker on topics such as AI, blockchain, and product innovation, sharing his insights at conferences worldwide.

Main Day 2 - Wednesday 15th January 2025

8:40 AM PANEL: Integrating AI into Organisational Workflows and Fostering Cross-Business Collaboration

  • Establish an operating model to integrate AI products into business applications without losing their value.
  • How to transition a project from innovation (0-1/risk taking teams) to operation (1 - production / risk neutral teams) to systematic / long-term project (1 – N / risk averse teams). The core value of the delivery team for each phase of the project shift and changes. How recognising and respecting the value and differences between stages and teams can boost efficiency of collaboration and improve overall impact of AI projects.
  • Securing Internal Buy-In and Resources: Cultivate support across the organisation by clearly communicating the value of the AI product strategy, ensuring stakeholders understand its benefits and are committed to investing the necessary resources for successful implementation.
  • Team collaboration and cross-function innovation: Interactions between product, data science, engineering, and user experience teams to streamline the development and launch of AI applications. Enabling these teams to innovate and scale AI initiatives, integrating AI capabilities into business processes.

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