Fast-Tracking Gen AI Use Cases – Pilot to Production

kaylal — Wed, 21 May 2025 01:25:22 +0000

Fast-Tracking Gen AI Use Cases – Pilot to Production kaylal Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:25

Generative AI adoption in higher education is rapidly advancing, but institutions face challenges in moving from pilots to scalable, secure production deployments. This session delivers a practical, action-focused framework to plan, prioritize, and execute AI use cases—addressing solution design, data readiness, infrastructure, and governance. Discover how to apply reference architectures, pre-built solutions, and modular strategies to accelerate your path to production. We’ll outline deployment models, platform/infrastructure options, and essential steps to operationalize AI at scale with measurable impact.

Jeremy Sloss

AI Strategist at Cisco

Jeremy Sloss is an AI Strategist and the AI Account Executive for U.S. Public Sector (SLED West) at Cisco, where he helps K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and state and local governments navigate the path to responsible and impactful AI adoption. With nearly three decades in technology - including 17 years in executive leadership roles - Jeremy brings a unique blend of operational experience, technical depth, and real-world perspective to every conversation. He works closely with public sector organizations to demystify AI and guide them through data readiness, infrastructure planning, governance frameworks, and use case development in areas such as education equity, public service optimization, and healthcare efficiency.

Jeremy's background as a former CIO, U.S. Air Force veteran, and humanitarian technology leader equips him with uncommon insight into both the risks and the transformative potential of AI. Through his work, he challenges fear-based narratives and empowers leaders to embrace AI with creativity, intentionality, and confidence - always with a focus on achieving meaningful outcomes.

Jay Kyathsandra

Senior Solutions Architect at ePlus

Jay Kyathsandra is a seasoned AI Solutions Architect and technical leader with over 25 years of experience driving enterprise technology transformation. He is one of the leaders driving the AI practice at ePlus Technology, where he helps organizations adopt generative/agentic AI and advanced infrastructure across computer, networking, and storage. Jay previously held leadership roles at Intel and AMD, where he guided platform development and cloud transformation for hyperscale’s and Fortune 100 firms. He holds a master’s in engineering from UT El Paso and is an NVIDIA-certified AI Advisor. Jay brings deep expertise in AI adoption strategies, especially in complex environments like Higher Education.

Session Format

Platinum Sponsor Presentation

Session Status

Accepted

June 26, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - June 26, 2025 @ 4:45 pm

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AI & The New Way to Education

kaylal — Wed, 21 May 2025 01:21:42 +0000

AI & The New Way to Education kaylal Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:21

What will the education space look like a few years from now with the impact of AI? The very way humans interact with computers and the digital world could change in its entirety, with profound impacts on faculty, staff, and students. How is Google thinking about these trends and approaching them into the new way of work? What could this world look like in practicality and actuality? This session leads with show, with a little bit of tell!

Jeff Nessen

Education Industry Architect at Google

Jeff Nessen is a highly accomplished technologist with a proven track record of driving significant growth and operational excellence across various industries. With extensive experience in leadership roles, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to strategize, innovate, and execute complex initiatives to achieve institutional objectives.

Mr. Nessen's expertise spans a broad range of critical business functions, including strategic planning, financial management, business development, and team leadership. He is recognized for his analytical approach, strong problem-solving skills, and commitment to fostering high-performing cultures. His career highlights include leading successful market expansions, optimizing operational efficiencies, and building strong relationships that contribute to long-term project success.

Dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation, Jeff remains at the forefront of industry trends, leveraging his deep knowledge to navigate the dynamic AI landscape and capitalize on new developments. He is a collaborative leader who inspires confidence and empowers teams to deliver exceptional results.

Jeff has spent the last five years working with Higher Education institutions in his role at Google. He currently serves as the Education Industry Architect in Google Public Sector. In this role he helps institutions find creative ways to solve their challenges.

Session Format

Platinum Sponsor Presentation

Session Status

Accepted

Session Track

Teaching, Learning, and Student Success

June 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - June 26, 2025 @ 2:45 pm

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