Abstract: 

Critical success factor for enterprise level AI adoption and sponsorship is the ability to rapidly deploy AI technologies, solve use cases quickly, and deliver iterative business value to stakeholders. In this session, we will discuss the challenges of AI adoption, share some pragmatic approaches that enterprises can adopt to accelerate their AI / ML initiatives and deliver quick and iterative business value. Examples of some approaches would include leveraging pre-integrated AI frameworks and automation techniques such as AutoML, along with ready-to-use industry-specific AI solutions. The faster and more incremental the delivery of business value through AI, the higher the likelihood of successful adoption and implementation of AI within enterprises.

Session Outline:

In this session, we will discuss the challenges of AI adoption, share some pragmatic approaches that enterprises can adopt to accelerate their AI / ML initiatives and deliver quick and iterative business value. Examples of some approaches would include leveraging pre-integrated AI frameworks and automation techniques such as AutoML, along with ready-to-use industry-specific AI solutions.

Bio: 

Durga Kota is the Chief Technology Officer for the Americas region and is responsible for leading the strategies to translate Fujitsu technology innovation into differentiated and industry-ready solutions for the region's customers.

Throughout his 24-year career, Durga has held customer-facing, consultative solution-selling and technology leadership roles. His collaborative spirit and deep technical expertise enable him to build trust, work in true partnership with customers, and provide solution leadership that leverages advanced technologies to solve even the most complex challenges.

Durga holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi, and a B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India.

Durga resides in the San Diego area with his family and likes to spend his free time trekking on one of the many trails in the area, or volunteering for the local food bank.