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What are the essential building blocks of AI readiness? How can you best prepare for AI adoption and integration? In this segment, we’ll unpack the key steps you need to take to be ready for AI on a greater scale, ranging from infrastructure updates to employee training and everything in between.
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Building AI readiness in the public sector
AI is quickly reshaping industries, including government. While AI offers many opportunities to establish more effective and innovative mission delivery, responsible and secure implementation is necessary for government organizations and leadership to develop a strong foundation. AI essentials like robust governance, security and strategy are key to effectively integrate AI-backed tools into systems and processes.
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Dr. Mubassira Khan
Senior Scientist
USDOT Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE)
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Senior Scientist
USDOT Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE)
Dr. Mubassira Khan is a Senior Scientist at the USDOT Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE) specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and advanced data analytics. She is a member of the OST-R Data Strategy Working Group, supporting development of a data strategy for OST-R to establish and invest in the culture of using data assets to the fullest. Dr. Khan is also a member of the USDOT Artificial Intelligence Working Group Steering Committee, enabling partnership with HASS COE in organizing AI workshops for broader USDOT community members. She is currently leading an effort to understand the safety challenges of vehicles equipped with automated driving systems (ADS) using publicly-available ADS disengagements data and applying ML models, and drafted a whitepaper to share with the transportation community. She is the HASS COE point of contact for the ADS Demo Grant projects and led multiple engagements with stakeholders in the form of technical exchange sessions. Dr. Khan joined HASS COE after five years with General Motors (GM), where she was the lead AI/ML scientist for multiple software products, including the Automated Driving Mapping software and Zero Emission Utility Service product. GM recognized Dr. Khan as one of the leading inventors in 2022 and presented her with multiple intellectual property awards between 2019 and 2022. Dr. Khan is a transportation engineer with a unique combination of experience in the application of AI/ML methods, travel behavior research, and knowledge of data analytics. She received a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, an M.S. in Transportation Engineering from the University of Idaho, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.
Vijay Sharma
CTO
U.S. Department of Education
As a seasoned leader in the realm of technology transformation, I specialize in empowering teams to spearhead monumental shifts in the digital landscape. With a wealth of experience as a CTO, Chief AI Officer, IT Solutions Architect, and major technology transformation director, I've honed a strategic approach to navigating the complexities of both technical and human elements within organizations.
My expertise lies in unraveling intricate technical and human processes, fostering an environment where innovation thrives, and challenges are met head-on. By seamlessly integrating design, engineering, and business functions, I orchestrate the formation of agile, cross-functional teams that obliterate silos and consistently deliver tangible business outcomes.
Clear and transparent communication is the cornerstone of my leadership philosophy, particularly when confronted with daunting challenges. I advocate for focus and prioritization amidst overwhelming circumstances, ensuring that efforts remain aligned with overarching objectives.
Above all, I firmly believe that success in technology hinges on prioritizing the human element. By nurturing and investing in individuals, we pave the way for the creation of technology that is not only powerful but also genuinely transformative.
Micky Tripathi
National Coordinator, Health Information Technology
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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National Coordinator, Health Information Technology
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Micky Tripathi is the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where he leads the formulation of the federal health IT strategy and coordinates federal health IT policies, standards, programs, and investments. Mr. Tripathi has over 20 years of experience across the health IT landscape. He holds a PhD in political science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University, and an AB in political science from Vassar College.
Cameron Groves
Senior Technology Leader and Director for AI and Innovation
Google Cloud
Cameron Groves is a Senior Technology Leader and Director in Google’s Public Sector (GPS) where he leads the Rapid Innovation Team (RIT).
Cameron’s passion lies in advising and leading customers in their cloud adoption journey, and now the AI-driven era. For the last 10+ years, Cameron’s focus has been on delivering the “art of the possible” to customers through building out innovation teams at leading technology companies, including VMware and Amazon Web Services, and now Google Public Sector. Cameron has stood up RIT to partner closely with customers to apply design thinking principles to extract their “minimum lovable product” and deliver what the experience could look like via the application of agile methodologies.
Prior to joining Google, Cameron led the build-out of the “R&D & Innovation” team within AWS’ commercial sector. His team delivered ~200 “cutting-edge” prototypes (6 weeks in duration, all focused on engagements that had never been solved before) that led to cloud “all-in” outcomes for customers such as Bridgestone of America, the PGA Tour, and Viacom CBS. Cameron’s Public Sector experience spans across both the Federal and SLED markets, where he advised customers within the Intelligence Community to the NYC Department of IT and Telecommunications (DoITT) throughout his career prior to AWS with VMware.
Cameron holds a Bachelor of Arts from Gettysburg College in Business Management with a minor in Political Science, an M.S./M.B.A. from American University’s Kogod School of Business, and an Executive Leadership certification from Stanford University’s School of Business.