Sol Rashidi

Former CAO for Estee Lauder, CDAO for Merck Pharma, CDO for Sony Music, and CDAI Estée Lauder Companies

With eight patents issued and awards that include "Forbes AI Maverick & Visionary of the 21st century,” “50 Most Powerful Women in Tech,” “Top 20 CDOs”, "Top 100 in AI', 'NASDAQ Top 10 Women in Data & Applied AI', and “Top 100 Innovators in Data & Analytics", Sol has served as the former CDO, CDAO, CDAIO & CAO for Fortune 100 companies such as Estee Lauder, Sony Music, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Royal Caribbean. Sol studied Disruptive Strategies at Harvard, did her MBA at Pepperdine, and studied Chemistry as an undergrad at UC Berkeley and is a published author. Sol has done over 50+ keynotes, 100+ panels, and has participated in a number of podcasts in her career.

Main Conference Day Two - Wednesday 22nd May

4:20 PM Panel Discussion: Navigating the Technical Gulf: Aligning Executives and Experts in Data Engineering Fundamentals

The imperative to harmonize the understanding of data engineering fundamentals between technical experts and executives is paramount. This session delves into the criticality of

educating both cohorts for seamless collaboration and informed decision-making.

• Implementing Technical Leadership Training: Introducing executive level training programs focusing on advanced data engineering principles and AI technologies.

• Fostering Cross-disciplinary Workshops: Organizing workshops that facilitate in-depth discussions between technical and executive teams, promoting mutual comprehension & improving outcome.

• Establishing Technical Liaison Roles: Appointing technical liaisons or data ambassadors within executive teams to enhance communication channels.

4:50 PM Closing Keynote Presentation: Generative AI in Production: A Framework for Successful Generative AI Strategy

Dive into Sol’s pivotal framework of 11 essential steps to a successful and future-proof strategy for generative AI transformation within your business.

-       Developing a product function prototype to align generative AI with data and strategy goals.

-       Navigating the complexities of the end-to-end data management life cycle for successful deployment.

-       Cultivating a culture of adaptability, emphasizing training and responsible AI practices for seamless integration.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Sol.

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