John Barnett

John Barnett

Member Chief Architect Network

John Barnett is a seasoned IT professional with over 30 years of experience, including more than a decade in Enterprise Architecture. He's a proven leader in driving business and digital transformation for large organizations such as Reyes Holdings, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Health Care Service Corporation, and Motorola Mobility. John excels at aligning business and technology strategies to maximize IT investment value. Currently, he's applying his expertise as a Business Architect at a global producer and marketer of premium spirits and RTD alcoholic beverages. John holds a BA in Computer Science from Southern Illinois University.

Pre-Event Workshops & MxD Site Tour - Tuesday October 14

9:25 AM WORKSHOP F: Generative AI 101: Introduction to the Fundamentals

While the hype around Generative AI means the business community is now aware of the technology, many people are still relative beginners to generative AI as it is a relatively new and rapidly evolving field with complex concepts and a variety of technical approaches. With that in mind, this workshop will explore the underlying principles of generative AI models and learn how to design and implement them for a variety of applications. Participants in this workshop will: 

  • Understand potential applications: get to know the broad spectrum of Generative AI applications and possibilities e.g. 3D object generation, interactive image generation, and text generation 
  • Gain an overview of the current technology landscape: understand the tools you can leverage immediately 
  • Identify the best use cases for Generative AI: learn where you can apply the technology to best effect 
  • Discuss how to improve datasets and models: understand the data requirements and how yours can be augmented to best effect 

 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining John.

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