Marinela Profi

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About Marinela Profi

Disclaimer: Opinions are my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer.When it comes to data and analytics investments, organizations are looking to achieve better and faster decisions. Data science/IT teams need to effectively collaborate to quickly prototype and industrialize solutions. Conversations are no longer about what tool or specific technology to use. Expectations are being elevated to increased productivity/cost savings, privacy and security.At SAS, my role as Global Market Strategy Lead for AI, GenAI and Agentic AI I help enterprises to achieve better and trusted decisions with data and AI, across highly regulated industries such as financial services, health care, government.With an MBA and a Master's in Statistics and AI, I've been able to translate complex technical concepts into strategic marketing initiatives that resonate with our diverse clientele.Serving on the Advisory Board for Wake Technical Community College's Computer Programming & Data Science Program, I contribute to shaping the curriculum to meet evolving industry standards. My commitment is to ensure our students are well-prepared for the demands of the tech landscape, fostering a bridge between academic preparation and practical, innovative AI applications in the real world.I am a public speaker at global tech conferences, where I share trends and priorities of the data science industry. I am a published author, contributor to several eBooks, and blog writer on major industry and data science blogs.