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Join us for a dynamic panel of leading CIOs from top technology vendors as they delve into the transformative potential of Big Box AI solutions in managing and analyzing data. This session will explore how AI-powered tools are reshaping organizational data strategies, driving efficiency, and enabling smarter decision-making. Panelists will share real-world insights, best practices, and lessons learned from implementing and creating these technologies across diverse industries.
Attendees will walk away with actionable takeaways to evaluate and adopt AI-driven solutions, ensuring their organizations are prepared to thrive in the era of data-driven innovation.
Your host
walt carter
Author & Former Chief Digital Officer & CIO, Homestar Financial Corporation
Walt Carter is the former Chief Digital Officer and CIO at Homestar Financial Corp and a current board member, author, and experienced technology and marketing leader with an intense interest in emerging technology and change leadership. In addition, he is a charter member of the Atlanta Applied AI Society and recipient of numerous awards for innovation.
Featured Speaker
Ravi Malik
SVP & Global CIO , Box
Ravi is the SVP & Global CIO at Box. He is responsible for leading the company’s global information technology strategy, compliance practices and customer advocacy.
Prior to Box, Ravi was the SVP & Chief Information Officer at Vistra Corp. from 2016 to Jul 2020, where he was responsible for, and ensured the reliability, security, compliance, continued development, and management of the company’s information and operational technology platforms supporting the retail, generation, and corporate business units. In this capacity, Ravi helped drive the effort to integrate three major acquisitions which collectively more than doubled Vistra Energy’s size over a 3-year period.
Previously, Ravi held leadership roles with Energy Future Holdings (EFH) from 2010 to 2016, culminating as the VP of Business Technology at TXU Energy (the retail electricity business unit). In these roles, Ravi laid a significant foundation for growth and expansion: he ensured IT investments supported business objectives, establishing the overall IT governance framework; drove operational excellence, fostered innovation, and improved both product quality and delivery.
After graduating from Brown University with a BA in Political Science, Ravi started his career in investment banking and management consulting; going on to hold management roles in both the software and financial services industries at multiple companies.
In addition to his responsibilities at Box, Ravi services on the board for the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum and the TCU Business Information Systems School.
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