Slalom and NSBE Region 1 Invite You to Futureproof Your Career

Join Slalom and The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Region 1 for an enriching experience honoring Juneteenth and the advancements of black professionals in technology through a candid, in-depth conversation about AI.

AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in the workplace, transforming the way businesses operate and employees work. During this event, we will explore the definition of AI, its presence in our daily lives, and how AI can be leveraged in your current roles. We will also discuss how you can continue to learn about AI to remain competitive in your respective industries.

We're excited to partner with NSBE to celebrate, network, and learn from other like-minded professionals. We hope you can join us for this exciting event.

 

Event Details:

When: Thursday, June 15 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Where: One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton St, Floor 61, Suite M, New York, NY 10007

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Meet our Moderator

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Marcus Stallworth | Marcus is a technology strategist with experience in business transformation, technology innovation, analytics, data management with a demonstrated history of designing, prototyping, developing, and launching solutions across Federal, Military, Corporate, and Nonprofit industries. Along with his full time "day job", Marcus serves as Global Lead for REACH which is the Employee Resource Group within Slalom dedicated to African-American/Black employees and allies.

 

A native of Florida, he is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. by way of the Delta Eta Chapter. Additionally, Marcus is a graduate of Savannah State University. He is currently pursuing his masters in computer science from Georgia Tech, with a specialization in Interactive intelligence.

Meet our Panelists

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Rashan Thompson | Rashan is an accomplished professional who adeptly connects business requirements with technological solutions. With his mastery of digital transformation, data management tools, and leadership in developing SaaS platforms, Rashan optimizes business processes, boosts customer satisfaction, and propels revenue growth. His astute leadership skills and technical proficiency in cloud technology, marketing strategies, process improvement, and turnaround management have earned him a reputation as a valuable adviser and innovative problem solver. He is a skilled negotiator and relationship builder with a talent for fostering strategic partnerships that benefit all involved. Rashan's technical capabilities extend across several platforms and tools, including Salesforce CRM, JIRA, Informatica, and Microsoft Dynamics.

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Beba Cibralic | Beba is a Responsible AI Lead at J.P. Morgan Chase. She has a PhD in philosophy from Georgetown University, where she focused on the ethics of emerging technologies, online influence, and artificial intelligence, and an MA in China Studies from Peking University. Beba is also an Associate Fellow at Cambridge University’s Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, and the co-author of a forthcoming philosophy book on machine agency under contract with MIT University Press. Beba has worked at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) as well as the Kennedy Institute of Ethics.

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Chan Johnson | Chan is a Solution Architect in Slalom’s Cloud Enablement & Security practice and has been a team member for the past 5 years. After years of providing solutions to companies in the media, entertainment, and other industries, and becoming the Vice President of Technology at Industrial Color, Chan sought to re-establish himself as a consultant, with a focus on cloud technologies. Delivering excellence drives his work ethic and being a professional musician and former college professor, fuels his communication style.