2024 Emerging Tech Webinar Series
September 4, 2024
1:00pm-2:00pm ET
Unlock the future of gear manufacturing with cutting-edge insights into Generative AI, Large (and small) Language Models, and RAG!
• Join us for “Intelligent Manufacturing Augmentation – AI as Your Co-Pilot,” a groundbreaking webinar tailored specifically for AGMA industry professionals.
• Discover how these advanced technologies can enhance precision, efficiency, and innovation in your manufacturing processes AND your front & back office. Learn about real-world applications, success stories, and practical strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
• Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your operations and lead the industry with the power of AI-driven automation.
Craig B. Hodges
Senior account executive, softura
Craig is a distinguished executive with extensive experience in utilizing Generative AI to automate customer interactions, improve user satisfaction, manage sales targets, and enable sales. Currently, he serves as an Account Executive at Hang10.ai, where he leverages his technical knowledge and business acumen to design software solutions for diverse business needs. His broad experience across various roles and industries highlights his expertise in account management and sales.
Craig’s professional journey includes roles as Director of AI/Analytics Practice at Access-Interactive and Artificial Intelligence Strategist at Soothsayer Analytics. He has also collaborated with leading software developers like Softura and platform players like TIBCO and DryvIQ, assisting global companies in safeguarding crucial data and minimizing corporate risk. Craig excels in enhancing clients’ decision-making capabilities through data integration and analytics platforms such as Power BI and Tableau. He holds a BS in Public Law from Eastern Michigan University and enjoys sailing with his family in Michigan.
Frank Braski
chief evangelist, genai & iot, softura
Frank is an accomplished evangelist for AI, Robotics, and IoT with decades of experience working with tech giants like IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. He has made significant contributions to sectors such as healthcare, defense, government, manufacturing, and financial services by integrating artificial intelligence, generative AI, robotics, and IoT to solve real-world problems. At Softura, Frank led the creation and delivery of webinars showcasing Generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, Microsoft CoPilot, and DALL-E, emphasizing customer engagement and thoughtful application to exceed global client expectations.
Frank’s career includes pivotal roles at the U.S. Army Futures Command as a civilian “Mad Scientist” & AI/ML Combat Robotics Developer, collaborating with industry, academia, and the DOD Science & Technology community. He also worked as a Digital Transformation Leader at DXC Technology, focusing on AI and machine learning solutions. An advocate for STEM education, Frank has mentored and partnered with the FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge for nearly two decades. He co-founded Mobius AirX to improve air quality management systems using IoT and robotics. Frank’s rich academic background includes studies at Harvard Business School, MIT, and the Georgia Institute of Technology, establishing him as a prominent thought leader in AI and IoT.