East TN Tech Architecture: AI for Enterprise

We're gathering enterprise architecture and tech infrastructure professionals from around the Knoxville region to make new connections and discuss the challenges and opportunities that AI integration brings to enterprise-level organizations.

Join us at CGI's office in downtown Knoxville for networking with drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres, along with a presentation and discussion on Tech Architecture: AI for Enterprise.

AI FOR ENTERPRISE

Artificial intelligence is poised to reshape the way enterprises operate. While startups race to build domain knowledge atop AI-native stacks, legacy organizations face a more complex task: integrating AI into deep-rooted systems and processes. This transition demands more than a chatbot plugin; it calls for rethinking your architecture, operations, and workforce strategy from the ground up.

Russ James, Director of Architecture and Head of Engineering at Regscale, will discuss how leading enterprises are successfully navigating the realities of AI adoption. He'll unpack the practical and cultural shifts required to move from bolt-on features to deeply embedded AI capabilities, and what you can do to lead your organization through this demanding—but critical—transformation.

You'll have the opportunity to share your experiences and discuss the big questions you’re wrestling with to get practical input from other Enterprise Architects and tech infrastructure professionals who are tackling some of the same challenges.

Whether you're on an Enterprise Architecture team or in a tech leadership position, join us to get a better understanding of the roadmap for AI Enterprise adoption and how to make the most of this pivotal moment, positioning your organization for continued success and industry leadership in the years to come.

About the Speaker

Russ James leads Engineering, Architecture, AI, and Cloud Operations at Regscale, an innovative Series-A software startup that is disrupting the Governance, Risk, and Compliance industry. In this role, he is a key liaison between R&D, Customer Success, Sales, and the Executive team, driving teams and solutions across the entire product stack.

At Regscale, he led the implementation of a robust LLM-based AI solution and is currently building capabilities with local models, and leveraging Semantic Kernel to build out AI agents and multi-agent infrastructure.

Over the course of his 30+ year career, Russ has held a variety of technical leadership positions at leading companies in the Knoxville region, including Bechtel, UCOR, and Alcoa.

ABOUT THIS GROUP

The East TN Tech Architecture User Group is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of technology leaders and practitioners. Our mission is to promote knowledge sharing, collaborative problem-solving, and professional growth while driving innovation and excellence in enterprise architecture across industries.

This event is open to Enterprise Architects, IT Infrastructure professionals and technology team leaders. Vendors are welcome to participate when offering thought leadership, but we ask that this not be used for sales discussions.

If you have not received an email invitation for this event, please contact us at YWRtaW4gfCBrbm94dGVjaCAhIG9yZw== to confirm your eligibility and receive a code to unlock registration.

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