Agents of Change: AI’s Role in the Future of Finance
Aug 26, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Microsoft is the largest vendor of computer software in the world. It is also a leading provider of cloud computing services, video games, computer and gaming hardware, search and other online services. Microsoft's corporate headquarters is located in Redmond, Wash., and it has offices in more than 60 countries.
Insight Enterprises, Inc. is a Fortune 500 solutions integrator helping organizations accelerate their digital journey to modernize their business and maximize the value of technology. Insight’s technical expertise spans cloud and edge-based transformation solutions, with global scale and optimization built on 33+ years of deep partnerships with the world’s leading and emerging technology providers.
Director of Services – Data & AI at Insight Enterprises
A results-driven and strategic Data & Analytics leader with over 25 years of experience in leading data and analytics initiatives, developing data-driven strategies, and implementing robust data governance frameworks. Proven track record in transforming data into actionable insights to drive business growth, enhance decision-making, and improve operational efficiency. Extensive hands-on experience in delivering business value by driving Digital Transformations using Data, Analytics, DevOps and AI/ML across various industries like Insurance, Government, Services, Retail, Services and Utility. Proven expertise in establishing and leading global high performing agile data, analytics, data science, data engineering and platform engineering teams to deliver scalable AI/ML, data and analytical solutions that drive business growth.
Enterprise IT Subject Matter Expert
Our moderator brings decades of experience leading infrastructure, cloud transformation, and enterprise technology strategy across finance, media, publishing, and healthcare sectors. They have overseen IT infrastructure, large-scale digital transformation, and DevOps initiatives for some of the world’s most complex enterprise organizations, bridging strategy and execution to deliver measurable business impact. Their deep expertise ensures every discussion is grounded in real-world insight and informed by a career at the forefront of technological change.
Strategic Alliances Manager – Microsoft at Insight Enterprises
Jake has built a career helping organizations maximize the return on their software/hardware investments through information technology services. An eagerness to explore innovative and challenging opportunities has led him to a diverse array of roles including direct sales, sales management, operations management, strategic partner alliances and business development. This unique perspective has helped Jake build long lasting customer and partner relationships that extend throughout the globe.
Director of Services – Data & AI at Insight Enterprises
A results-driven and strategic Data & Analytics leader with over 25 years of experience in leading data and analytics initiatives, developing data-driven strategies, and implementing robust data governance frameworks. Proven track record in transforming data into actionable insights to drive business growth, enhance decision-making, and improve operational efficiency. Extensive hands-on experience in delivering business value by driving Digital Transformations using Data, Analytics, DevOps and AI/ML across various industries like Insurance, Government, Services, Retail, Services and Utility. Proven expertise in establishing and leading global high performing agile data, analytics, data science, data engineering and platform engineering teams to deliver scalable AI/ML, data and analytical solutions that drive business growth.
Enterprise IT Subject Matter Expert
Our moderator brings decades of experience leading infrastructure, cloud transformation, and enterprise technology strategy across finance, media, publishing, and healthcare sectors. They have overseen IT infrastructure, large-scale digital transformation, and DevOps initiatives for some of the world’s most complex enterprise organizations, bridging strategy and execution to deliver measurable business impact. Their deep expertise ensures every discussion is grounded in real-world insight and informed by a career at the forefront of technological change.
Strategic Alliances Manager – Microsoft at Insight Enterprises
Jake has built a career helping organizations maximize the return on their software/hardware investments through information technology services. An eagerness to explore innovative and challenging opportunities has led him to a diverse array of roles including direct sales, sales management, operations management, strategic partner alliances and business development. This unique perspective has helped Jake build long lasting customer and partner relationships that extend throughout the globe.
