{"id":5077,"date":"2024-02-14T14:01:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T14:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/armonie-boucharens-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-02-16T14:19:14","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T14:19:14","slug":"jimmy-ledbetter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/speakers\/jimmy-ledbetter\/","title":{"rendered":"Jimmy Ledbetter"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-5077\" data-postid=\"5077\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-5077 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row dropPadding-bottom tb_ujnv000 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_93lr669 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_ne3b909 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/files\/2024\/02\/Jimmy_Ledbetter.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-5045\" title=\"Jimmy Ledbetter\" alt=\"Jimmy Ledbetter headshot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/files\/2024\/02\/Jimmy_Ledbetter.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2024\/files\/2024\/02\/Jimmy_Ledbetter-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <div class=\"image-content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"image-title\">\n                                    Jimmy Ledbetter                            <\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-content -->\n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_hu51035 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_q31e000   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1>Jimmy Ledbetter<\/h1>\n<h5>Vice President of AI Strategy and Services at Quisitive<\/h5>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_t7nu996 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion  glossy tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-t7nu996-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-t7nu996-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">Bio<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-t7nu996-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-t7nu996-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Jimmy Ledbetter is a distinguished figure in the world of Generative AI, with a career spanning over two decades of strategic leadership and transformative influence across the tech industry. Currently serving as the Vice President of AI Strategy and Services at Quisitive, Jimmy stands at the vanguard of AI innovation, driving change for a diverse range of clients from nimble startups to Fortune 10 giants. His profound insights and leadership have cemented his role as a visionary in data-driven methodologies and AI evangelism.<\/p>\n<p>With a rich background that includes pivotal roles at 3Cloud, UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), and Jack Henry &amp; Associates, Jimmy has been instrumental in establishing robust OpenAI practices, spearheading data analytics evaluations, and leading AI solutions development. His work has significantly advanced the practical application of AI technologies, benefiting organizations by enhancing their competitive edge.<\/p>\n<p>Jimmy&#8217;s commitment to excellence, innovation, and strategic foresight is evident in his active participation on numerous data science boards and AI steering committees. He is renowned for his ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, integrating these findings into business strategies that resonate across industries.<\/p>\n<p>An advocate for a corporate culture centered on data-driven decision-making, Jimmy&#8217;s approach ensures that strategies are informed, resilient, and future-proof. His leadership extends beyond traditional roles, as he crafts strategies that enhance productivity, foster innovation, and encourage the thriving of diverse teams within strategic parameters.<\/p>\n<p>As a sought-after speaker, Jimmy engages with professionals passionate about Generative AI, fostering collaborative knowledge sharing and challenging the status quo to redefine the possibilities of leveraging data for groundbreaking solutions. His academic background includes a Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics from the University of Missouri-Columbia, underscoring his deep commitment to lifelong learning and leadership in the digital age.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"rlc4222\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_rlc4222 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_0z3g800 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bnky509 track  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h6>Track: Machine Learning &amp; AI<\/h6>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_xg2d008   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>AI and BI &#8211; Working in Tandem<\/h2>\n<p>In this pivotal session, &#8220;AI and BI: Working in Tandem,&#8221; Jimmy Ledbetter delves into the transformative alliance between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Business Intelligence (BI), showcasing how AI can supercharge BI capabilities. As businesses increasingly rely on data-driven strategies, the synergy of AI and BI emerges as a critical component for success. Participants will explore how AI not only enhances data interrogation and model building but also revolutionizes the development of medallion architecture. Jimmy will guide attendees through innovative approaches to leveraging AI for crafting comprehensive data models and dashboards, illustrating how these technologies can be seamlessly integrated to unlock new insights and drive strategic decision-making. This session is essential for professionals eager to harness the power of AI in elevating their BI processes, offering a roadmap to innovative, data-centric solutions.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jimmy Ledbetter Vice President of AI Strategy and Services at Quisitive<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1001094,"featured_media":0,"parent":712,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5077","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.0 (Yoast SEO v26.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Jimmy Ledbetter - 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Currently serving as the Vice President of AI Strategy and Services at Quisitive, Jimmy stands at the vanguard of AI innovation, driving change for a diverse range of clients from nimble startups to Fortune 10 giants. His profound insights and leadership have cemented his role as a visionary in data-driven methodologies and AI evangelism.<\/p> <p>With a rich background that includes pivotal roles at 3Cloud, UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), and Jack Henry &amp; Associates, Jimmy has been instrumental in establishing robust OpenAI practices, spearheading data analytics evaluations, and leading AI solutions development. His work has significantly advanced the practical application of AI technologies, benefiting organizations by enhancing their competitive edge.<\/p> <p>Jimmy's commitment to excellence, innovation, and strategic foresight is evident in his active participation on numerous data science boards and AI steering committees. 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His academic background includes a Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics from the University of Missouri-Columbia, underscoring his deep commitment to lifelong learning and leadership in the digital age.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<h6>Track: Machine Learning &amp; AI<\/h6>\n<h2>AI and BI - Working in Tandem<\/h2> <p>In this pivotal session, \"AI and BI: Working in Tandem,\" Jimmy Ledbetter delves into the transformative alliance between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Business Intelligence (BI), showcasing how AI can supercharge BI capabilities. As businesses increasingly rely on data-driven strategies, the synergy of AI and BI emerges as a critical component for success. Participants will explore how AI not only enhances data interrogation and model building but also revolutionizes the development of medallion architecture. 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