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ORGANIZER;CN=Ted Bachman:MAILTO:tedbachman@mindspring.com
SUMMARY:THE FENG: Harnessing Data, AI, and Automation
LOCATION:CLA (Clifton Larson Allen LLP) office \r\n4601 Six Forks Rd\r\n 1st Floor Conference Center (North Tower)\r\n Raleigh, NC 27609
DESCRIPTION:Host:&nbsp;CLA (Clifton Larson Allen LLP)Many thanks to Kevin Leder, CPA, Principal, for hosting our event.&nbsp;&nbsp;Topic: Harnessing Data, AI, and Automation&nbsp;We will explore how organizations can harness data, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation to drive smarter finance and business operations. Emphasizing that successful digital transformation is not just about technology, the session highlights the essential role of people and processes in leading and sustaining change. Participants will learn how to align teams, foster a culture of innovation, and integrate new tools with existing workflows. The session also examines how high-quality data fuels these technologies, enabling better decision-making, risk management, and operational efficiency.&nbsp;Speaker: John SealCLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)Director Data Analytics&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 919-873-5319Raleigh, North Carolina &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; john.seal@CLAconnect.com&nbsp;John is a technical delivery leader for CLA’s digital team across multiple industries. John was formerly an Operations, Business Intelligence, and Analytics leader in a Fortune 500 retailer and a family-owned manufacturer. John combines his strong business experience with his deep technical knowledge to help guide clients on their journey to becoming data and analytics focused.&nbsp;John works directly with client leaders to assess their digital needs and works with stakeholders to implement data architecture, data governance, reporting, GenAI, and process automation solutions. These solutions help clients better understand their business influences and gain efficiencies through technology.&nbsp;Technical experienceProject management implementationVendor managementData strategy development and data analyticsERP implementationData governanceData architecture/engineeringFinancial reporting (FP&amp;A)Inventory management (APICS)Supply chain managementSIOP leadershipGenAI&nbsp;Education and professional involvementBachelor of science, major in Business Information Technology, Virginia TechYellow Belt Six SigmaAPICS certification&nbsp;Agenda&nbsp;&nbsp;6:00 to 6:30 pm – Open Networking&nbsp;6:30 to 6:45 pm – Welcome, thank our host, up-coming events, and general comments.&nbsp;6:45 to 7:45 pm – The speakers will talk for 45 minutes to an hour saving time for questions.7:45 to 8:00 pm – Open networking
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