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This webinar is designed for government leaders, program managers, and other professionals who have used or encountered generative AI (GenAI) and want to better understand its true capabilities and limitations. The webinar will also help attendees learn how to identify what AI capabilities and techniques can be applied for mission-critical problems.
Attendees will leave this webinar able to:
- Understand the AI Baseline: Attendees will gain a clear, high-level overview of "what AI is and isn't" to cut through common misconceptions and establish a shared vocabulary.
- Differentiate AI Capabilities: Attendees will learn to identify the specific types of problems standard generative AI is good for, and, critically, the problems it is not suited to solve (e.g., time-series analysis). Attendees will also be introduced to a variety of other AI techniques that can be combined with GenAI, to support critical mission use cases.
- Ask the Right Questions: Recognize what information to gather about a potential use of AI in order to make sure that a selected technique applies.
Speakers
Dr. Graham Katz
Distinguished Engineer, Data Science
MANTECH
Dr. Graham Katz
Distinguished Engineer, Data Science
MANTECH
Dr. Graham Katz joined MANTECH in August 2024 in the role of Distinguished Engineer in Data Science.
In this role, Dr. Katz applies his deep expertise in Generative AI, Machine Learning and Data Science to lead teams to deliver Data and AI technical solutions to Government clients, addressing critical mission needs.
Dr. Katz has more than 30 years of experience in AI and natural language processing, from research and development to software delivery. He was most recently Technical Delivery Lead for Data and AI in IBM Technology Expert Labs Federal Practice, where he oversaw projects on entity resolution, automatic question answering, speech recognition and digital engineering. Before joining IBM, Dr. Katz headed the computational linguistics program at Georgetown University.
He holds a Ph.D. in Computational Linguistics (Cognitive Science) from the University of Rochester and a B.S. in Symbolic Systems (Artificial Intelligence) from Stanford University.
Dr. Kristen Summers
Vice President and Artificial Intelligence Fellow
MANTECH
Dr. Kristen Summers
Vice President and Artificial Intelligence Fellow
MANTECH
Dr. Kristen Summers joined MANTECH in May 2024 in the role of VP and Artificial Intelligence Fellow at MANTECH.
In this role, she leads the technical aspects of the Data Analytics and AI practice. She is responsible for growing an organization of advanced technical practitioners with deep insight into the fields of analytics and AI and our Government client mission needs. She is focused on both strategic and tactical approaches to bring state-of-the-art AI solutions to our clients. Her technical leadership will also focus on IRAD goals, technical differentiation, and strategic technical business development.
Dr. Summers was most recently an Operating Unit CTO in Microsoft Federal, where she focused on bringing advanced technology to Government customers to help them solve their hard problems. She has been working in AI and related areas for over 20 years. She has led projects on topics such as multilingual natural language processing, enhancement of OCR, question answering, and event forecasting. Before joining Microsoft, she was a Distinguished Engineer and AI CTO in IBM’s Expert Labs.
She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Cornell University.
Paul Klinker
Executive Director, AI Applications
MANTECH
Paul Klinker
Executive Director, AI Applications
MANTECH
Paul Klinker is Executive Director of AI Applications for MANTECH’s Data and AI Practice.
His background is in software architecture focusing on AI, cloud-native development, DevSecOps, and software design and development.
Mr. Klinker has 30+ years of technical experience in software development in both government and commercial arenas, working on large-scale enterprise systems. He is co-author of the book “IIOP Complete: Understanding CORBA and Middleware Interoperability,” as well as numerous technical articles.
He holds a Master of Science in Information Technology from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Information Sciences from the University of Florida.
Rebecca King
Director and Enabling Functions Lead
MANTECH
Rebecca King
Director and Enabling Functions Lead
MANTECH
As Director and Enabling Functions Lead for MANTECH’s Data and AI Practice, Rebecca King leads a team of specialists in creating high-quality AI solutions tailored to the needs of federal government clients. Through client engagement, she excels in managing complex AI projects, from concept to final delivery
Prior to MANTECH, Rebecca held significant roles in national security. At the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), she implemented data governance strategies to enhance efficiency and accountability for defense programs and manage data quality and security within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Her work included developing playbooks and training for developing operational roadmaps across the CDAO.
At the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Rebecca served as Deputy Chief Data Officer for the Intelligence Community, overseeing enterprise data services, championing information-sharing initiatives, and creating a data management lexicon adopted across the IC and DoD communities.
Rebecca King is a trusted AI and data strategy expert, known for her ability to deliver measurable impacts and foster collaboration across diverse teams. Her leadership and expertise continue to drive success in AI and data initiatives within the federal sector.
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