Summary
The AI ecosystem is overflowing with new tools, platforms, and vendors clamoring for attention, but not every innovation moves the needle. In this roundtable, engineering and business leaders come together to share how they've trimmed through hype to surface the AI initiatives that deliver strategic and financial impact. Through candid discussion, we’ll explore lightweight decision frameworks, early stage ROI assessment methods, and techniques for aligning AI investments to clear business outcomes. Participants will exchange practical lessons and actionable approaches for making smarter, more confident investment decisions in AI choices that resonate with executive stakeholders and boards.
Speakers
Casey Caster is a global technology leader who blends deep engineering infrastructure expertise with strategic vision. As Sr. Director of Engineering TPMO and Infrastructure at SingleStore, Casey leads distributed teams to deliver stability, security, automation, and cost efficiency while enabling AI adoption that drives measurable business value. Known for partnering with executives and customers worldwide, Casey aligns technology initiatives with business strategy to create lasting competitive advantage.
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