TA Partners with AWS to Host Generative AI Immersion Day
In late May, TA’s Strategic Resource Group (SRG) had the unique opportunity to host a Generative AI Immersion Day at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Executive Briefing Center in Seattle, Washington. This exclusive event brought together more than 20 CTOs, CPOs, and senior engineering leaders from across the TA portfolio, fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration and deep technical engagement.
Curated by TA’s SRG and AWS’ Private Equity Practice, the event was designed to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of Generative AI and provide a platform for leaders to share their experiences, challenges and visions for the future. Highlights from the agenda included:
Building a Modern Data Strategy: Jeff Ruhnow, Principal Solutions Architect at AWS Private Equity, shared how a modern data strategy can deliver tangible business benefits, including enhanced customer experiences and optimized operations.
Prototypes to Production: Joshua Broyde, Chris Carpenter and Larry Geller of AI21 Labs discussed the challenges and best practices of moving Generative AI models from prototypes to full-scale production, providing model considerations and insights into overcoming common obstacles.
AWS AI Labs Customer Stories: Brian Mitchell, Director of Products & Solutions at AWS Professional Services, shared examples of how GenAI is being deployed within enterprises, showcasing various use cases, challenges and success stories.
Real-World Demos: Jaywant Deshpande, Founder and COO of e-Zest Solutions, an Accion Labs company, and Jeff Ruhnow offered a deep dive into practical applications of technologies to address real world scenarios.
Foundations for a Generative AI Center of Excellence: Dan Ferguson, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, discussed the importance of taking a responsible-AI-first approach to developing a Center of Excellence for generative AI capabilities.
The Future of Software Development: Joseph Cudby, Principal Go to Market Specialist at AWS and Global Lead for Amazon Q Developer, led a discussion on the ability of GenAI to enhance the software development lifecycle and revolutionize the future of the field.
The event was not just about learning, but also building connections across the TA portfolio and sparking conversations that drive innovation. TA remains committed to fostering collaborative learning environments and looks forward to hosting more events that unite the leaders across our global network.