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I am the founder and CEO of Why of AI, a book author on AI, and an adjunct professor of AI for Northwestern University's Kellogg & McCormick MBAi program. I have over two decades of experience advising startups to Fortune 100 companies on using data, analytics, and AI models to drive business growth and customer success.
I am also a former INDYCAR engineer, race strategist, and data scientist that drove winning results for teams such as Andretti Autosport in world-renowned races, including the Indy 500. My experience applying analytics to make smarter, data-driven decisions in racing now helps businesses gain and maintain a competitive advantage in their industry.
Outside work, I am a husband and cat dad who loves rooting for Chicago sports, playing the piano, watching musical theater, trying different foods, and traveling to new places.
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** Highlights and Accomplishments **
- Founder and CEO, Why of AI
- Former INDYCAR Engineer, Race Strategist, Data Scientist
- Adjunct Professor, Northwestern University Kellogg MBAi
- Executive in Residence (EIR), UChicago Booth Polsky Center
- Executive in Residence (EIR), 1871
- Author of AI for People and Business
- Advisory Board Member (multiple)
- SXSW & Keynote Speaker
** Some of the Organizations I've Worked With **
- INDYCAR
- Andretti Autosport
- Northwestern Kellogg & McCormick Schools
- 1871
- University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- AbbVie
- PwC
- Sony Pictures
- Discover
- Barnes & Noble College
- Duracell
- Hitachi
- Gordon Food Service
- Allstate Identity Protection
- Marmon
- O'Reilly Media
- Datacamp
- General Assembly
- Skillshare
** Recent Keynotes **
- Large Language Models: Friend, Foe, or Otherwise (GOTO Chicago Conference 2023)
- ThinkChicago Exchange 2023 (World Business Chicago)
- Navigating the Future of AI (Drive Capital, Decasonic)
- From INDYCAR Racing to AI-Powered Wins in Business (1871, McKinsey, Discover, Microsoft, Chicago Cubs)
- Staying Current Across the AI/ML Landscape (Domino Data Lab)