Session: AI Advocacy in Engineering: Translating Tech into Business
This talk will explore the pivotal role engineers play as AI advocates within their organizations, acting as a bridge between technical AI development and business strategy. We delve into "The Engineers Playbook", providing practical strategies, tools, and illuminating case studies to empower engineers to effectively communicate the benefits and investments of AI to non-technical stakeholders. We will also discuss how to inspire engineers to own their expert title, motivating continuous learning about AI advancements and their business impact to foster a culture of relentless innovation.
Bio
Jess Johnson is a tech lead for Fullscript, and has been working in software since 2016 when she graduated with a degree in Computer Science. Jess believes that all problems are fun to solve, but has spent most of her career working in the search and relevancy domain as delivering performant and accurate answers is her passion. Recently, Jess has shifted to focus on using AI technologies to drive innovation and offer efficient solutions for data retrieval. Outside of work, you can find Jess exploring Ottawa’s beautiful green spaces with her friends and dog, traveling the globe, or playing guitar.