For the last panel of the day, we will dig into the world of industry and how artificial intelligence and computational thinking is changing the world of work. Moderartor: Audrey Russo, CEO President of the Pittsburgh Technology Company
Panelists: Dr. Hooman Rashidi, Executive Director of CPACE, Executive Vice Chair of Computational Pathology, and Associate Dean of AI in Medicine, Univ. of Pittsburgh
Allison Zeppuhar Snyder, Global Enterprise Solutions Engineer, Cisco
Ken Ramoutar, CMO, Lucas Systems
Andrew Kim, Research + Innovation Director, North America, Steelcase
Questions: - How has AI influenced your industry’s approach to problem-solving and decision-making, and what parallels do you see for educators in leveraging AI in their classrooms?
- What specific AI tools or applications have become indispensable in your work, and how might similar technologies enhance the teaching and learning experience?
3. In your experience, how has AI reshaped collaboration and communication within teams or across industries, and how do you envision these changes impacting educational institutions?4. What challenges or ethical considerations have emerged as AI has become integrated into your field, and what lessons can educators draw from your experiences to prepare students for an AI-driven future?- Looking ahead, what skills or competencies do you believe will be most valuable in an AI-augmented workforce, and how can educators effectively prepare students to develop these skills?
- Lightning Round to close session - 30 second for each panelist
What is your promise or hope for the future within the Ai Transformation?
The Ai Transformation
Moderator: Audrey Russo, President and CEO, Pittsburgh Technology Council
Panelists:
Allison Zeppuhar Snyder, Global Enterprise Solutions, Cisco
“Allison Zeppuhar Snyder is a Solutions Engineer at Cisco Systems where she architects and consults on network solutions for major global enterprises based in Pittsburgh, PA. With an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh specializing in Leading People in Organizations, she combines business acumen with deep technical expertise validated by five technical industry certifications: CCNP, CCDP, CCNA, CCDA, and Devnet Associate.
At the forefront of emerging technologies, Allison has established herself as a thought leader in infrastructure and connectivity solutions for AI and, more recently, quantum applications. Throughout 2024, she has spearheaded initiatives and delivered expert presentations on Generative AI, focusing on crucial aspects of infrastructure, connectivity, and security across Cisco, its partners, and its customers. “
Dr. Hooman Rashidi, Executive Director of CPACE, Executive Vice Chair of Computational Pathology, and Associate Dean of AI in Medicine, Univ. of Pittsburgh
Dr. Rashidi is a physician scientist, inventor of several established and validated Machine learning Platforms (e.g. MILO Auto-ML, STNG, Pitt-GPT, etc.) and a prolific author. He is the Associate Dean of AI in Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh SOM, Professor & Executive Vice Chair of Computational Pathology and the Executive Director of CPACE (Computational Pathology & Ai Center of Excellence, a joint UPitt/UPMC venture). In light of his extensive background and experience in the machine learning realm, he continues to create innovative new tools and resources along with publishing best practice guidelines that improve clinical practice, research, and education.
He is also a committed educator with numerous teaching awards and well-established educational Apps. His efforts in the AI-ML & digital space are internationally recognized, as evidenced by his numerous continuous invited talks, editorial & reviewer roles, numerous published key invited review articles & his continued national committee roles.
Please reference this 7 part review for more information:
https://www.modernpathology.org/article/S0893-3952(24)00253-9/fulltext
Ken Ramoutar, CMO, Lucas Systems
Ken Ramoutar is CMO at Lucas Systems, which helps companies transform their distribution center by dramatically increasing worker productivity, operational agility, and customer and worker satisfaction using speech recognition and AI optimization technologies. In his 25 years of customer centric roles in supply chain software and consulting, Ken has navigated companies through uncertainty and volatility as a thought leader and change agent. Prior to Lucas, he was SVP and Global Head of Customer Experience for a $3B Accenture and Microsoft-owned company, and he has held leadership roles at IBM, Sterling Commerce, and SAP/Ariba. Ken has a B.S. Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois, and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business.
Andrew Kim, Research + Innovation Director, North America, Steelcase
Andrew Kim is a Director in WorkSpace Futures for Steelcase Inc, the global leader in the contract furniture industry. His curiosity and passion revolve around exploring the intersection of social behaviors, the built environment and technology. His research activities have covered topics such as augmented environments, hybrid learning experiences, and immersive learning. With more than twenty years of experience developing products and services, Andrew has spoken at conferences such as EDspaces, Educause, Society for College and University Planning, and Learning Environments for Tomorrow at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He has also collaborated with institutions including the MIT Media Lab, Virginia Tech Institute for Creativity, Arts and Technology, and the University of Melbourne, Learning Environments Applied Research Network.
Moderators 
Sr. Dir. for Industry Networks, Pittsburgh Technology Council
Since 2007, Audrey Russo has led the technology business sector for SWPA as President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, the oldest & largest technology trade association in North America. Russo facilitates strong interaction across all sectors of the economy. She has an...
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Chief Marketing Officer, Lucas Systems
Ken Ramoutar is CMO at
Lucas Systems, which helps companies transform their distribution center by dramatically increasing worker productivity, operational agility, and customer and worker satisfaction
using speech recognition and
AI optimization technologies. In his 25 years of customer centric roles in supply chain software and consulting, Ken has navigated companies through uncertainty and volatility as a thought leader and change agent. Prior to Lucas, he was SVP and Global Head of Customer Experience for a $3B Accent...
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Executive Director of CPACE, Executive Vice Chair of Computational Pathology, and Associate Dean of AI in Medicine, Univ. of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh and UPMC
Enterprise Solutions Engineer, Cisco Systems, Inc
Allison Zeppuhar Snyder is a Solutions Engineer at Cisco Systems where she architects and consults on network solutions for major global enterprises based in Pittsburgh, PA. With an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh specializing in Leading People in Organizations, she combines...
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Design Research Director, North America, Steelcase
