AI Office Hours

Arbisoft is a custom software development company and a chosen engineering partner for market leaders all over the world in a variety of verticals.

Umer Khalid Qureshi is the ML Division Head at Arbisoft, where he leads AI strategy, development, and deployment across diverse client solutions. With deep expertise in machine learning and deep learning, Umer specializes in building scalable, production-ready AI systems. He is passionate about driving innovation in AI-powered products, with a focus on delivering end-to-end solutions that translate cutting-edge research into impactful, real-world applications.

BGSF is a diversified consulting and staffing company that offers workforce solutions across a range of industries. Its services and jobs include property management, consulting, managed services, IT, and finance & accounting. 

Stuart Sides is the Executive Vice President of Strategic Solutions at BGSF with over three decades of experience in sales, marketing, and managing strategic growth across various industries.

Improving is a leading digital services firm that empowers Fortune 500 and Global 1000 enterprises with tailored AI, cloud, and software solutions to accelerate business value through strategic technology alignment and innovation.

Scott Poulin, Vice President of Technology at Improving, is an accomplished AI expert with over a decade of experience designing and implementing advanced artificial intelligence systems for enterprise clients. He has led teams in developing end-to-end AI solutions, from strategy and architecture to deployment and optimization. Scott holds multiple industry certifications in AI and cloud technologies and is passionate about translating the latest research into practical, high-impact business applications. His leadership has helped organizations harness AI to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Inclusion Cloud is a leading tech outsourcing services company specializing in transforming IT solutions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company has over 15 years of outsourcing expertise and employs more than 200 professionals across 15 countries. Inclusion Cloud offers a variety of services, such as staff augmentation, dedicated teams, and product development, with solutions spanning AI/ML, data engineering, DevOps, cloud computing, CRM & ERP, app development, and cybersecurity.

Nicolas (Nick) Baca-Storni is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Inclusion Cloud, overseeing commercial and corporate development. With over 15 years in the tech industry, his experience includes roles at Telefónica, Unilever de Argentina, and Atos.

At ISHIR, we help businesses accelerate AI adoption by identifying high-impact use cases aligned with real problems. Our Data and AI Acceleration Labs de-risk implementation, improve ROI, and boost success rates by blending strategic clarity with rapid experimentation, ensuring AI creates value, not complexity. Let’s turn AI into a competitive advantage.

Rishi Khanna is an entrepreneur, innovation catalyst, and strategic advisor with 25+ years of experience driving innovation and digital transformation. As a former Deloitte consultant and the founder/CEO of ISHIR, Khanna leads Data and AI Innovation workshops that help businesses discover impactful use cases, validate ideas, rapid experimentation, and accelerate time to value, blending deep tech expertise with a passion to unlock value and outcomes.

Munck Wilson Mandala is a technology-focused law firm offering full-service counsel in the areas of intellectual property litigation, complex commercial litigation, intellectual property portfolio development, corporate transactions and securities, and employment law.

Charles-Theodore Zerner is a principal attorney at Munck Wilson Mandala, uniquely positioned at the nexus of complex commercial litigation, artificial intelligence, and global data compliance.
Emily S. White is a principal attorney practicing in the technology/intellectual property law group. Emily focuses her practice on patent and trademark preparation and prosecution, helping clients to commercialize their proprietary innovations, including artificial intelligence.

Resultant is a modern consulting firm specializing in data analytics, technology, and digital transformation. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Resultant partners with clients across public and private sectors to tackle complex challenges and drive meaningful change.

70-90% of projects fail. Build it right the first time, with Tonic3. Human-centered. AI-powered. We’re not just developers — we’re digital architects, bringing a signature blend of user-centric design, artificial intelligence, and developer chops.

Preston McCauley is the Director of Emerging Technologies at Tonic3, bringing over 25 years of experience in AI, immersive technologies, and user experience (UX) design. In his role, he leads innovation projects focusing on generative AI, large language models (LLMs), natural language processing (NLP), and augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR), applying these technologies across various sectors, such as healthcare and education.