Dev & Data Night x CTO Talks
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6:00 PM PDT – 8:30 PM PDT
San Diego, California
Hosted by Neal Bloom
Dev & Data Night x The CTO Talks Come join us for an exciting evening of Dev & Data Night X The CTO Talks! This in-person event will feature insightful discussions from top CTOs in the industry. Get ready to network, learn, and be inspired by the latest trends in technology. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your knowledge. See you there! Tickets include food and drink This unique gathering is designed to unite technology leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts from the tech industry to explore the evolving landscape of tech leadership, development, and data science. Event Highlights [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Expert Panels: Engage with a handpicked selection of industry leaders from both communities as they discuss the future of technology and leadership strategies.[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, mentors, and potential collaborators across both communities. Whether you're a CTO, a developer, a data scientist, or an aspiring tech leader, this event is the perfect platform to expand your professional network.[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Interactive Sessions: Participate in workshops and roundtable discussions tailored to address the challenges and opportunities in tech leadership, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.[/li][/ul][/ml] Who Should Attend [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Technology Leaders and CTOs seeking to explore new strategies and insights.[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Developers and Data Scientists looking to broaden their understanding of tech leadership and industry trends.[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Anyone passionate about the future of technology and innovation.[/li][/ul][/ml] Why Attend [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Gain invaluable insights from leaders at the forefront of technology and innovation.[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Forge meaningful connections with professionals from two vibrant tech communities.[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Be part of a conversation that bridges the gap between technology leadership, development, and data science.[/li][/ul][/ml] About Our Panelists Carlos Díaz is Director of Data Engineering Operations at Tealium with over 19 years of experience across Capital One, Instaclustr, and DataStax. He specializes in Big Data technologies (Cassandra, Kafka, Hadoop) alongside traditional database systems, while bringing expertise in DevOps and cloud infrastructure automation. His career progression demonstrates consistent leadership in architecting scalable data solutions that deliver business value. Joseph Powers is a Principal Data Scientist, Experimentation Lead at Intuit with five years of progressive experience there after earning his PhD from Stanford. His career includes roles at Kidaptive and Genentech, where he developed expertise in human behavior analytics, statistical modeling, and experimental design. Joseph specializes in translating complex data into actionable insights while leading teams to implement reproducible data science methodologies that drive product improvement. Di Le i[highlight=transparent]s an[/highlight][highlight=transparent] AI Ethicist & HCAI Strategist[/highlight][highlight=transparent] at [/highlight][highlight=transparent]ServiceNow[/highlight][highlight=transparent] who is deeply immersed in human-centered AI design and research, bringing strategic insights to the forefront of industry responsible AI development. She leads research and design efforts to make AI more accessible and help the public better understand its impact on society. She has played a key role in developing human-AI collaboration standards and has been directly involved in the global deployment and adoption of autonomous systems and AI applications. [/highlight] [highlight=transparent]Beyond work in HCAI and HCI, Di Le has assisted organizations in creating frameworks and tools that underpin responsible AI practices. She is committed to fostering conversations about responsible AI as a technology innovator, an ambassador for Google's Women Techmakers, and a public communicator. She aspires to develop technology that addresses pressing human challenges and embodies the principles of benefit and benevolence, shaping a future where innovation and ethics converge.[/highlight] Luigi Patruno is an entrepreneurial data science leader with a passion for achieving business results through advanced analytics and technology. He is uniquely skilled at identifying business opportunities and challenges across various functions, including Marketing, Operations, Product, and Finance. Luigi excels at translating these insights into a clear and exciting enterprise Data Science strategy, then executing it to significantly impact revenue and costs. He thrives in building and leading high-performance teams of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and product managers, all focused on delivering solutions that drive cross-functional operational improvements. As a…