The Application of Generative AI
by Green & Gold News |
Presented by Sean Gwaltney, Sr. Business Manager, Cloud + AI, Microsoft
Abstract: Natural language is on the verge of becoming the most powerful and ubiquitous coding
language available. These capabilities will become an integral part of your workflow, whether you are
writing a document, coding an application, or interfacing with systems of action in
the future. Together we will explore the recent advancements in generative AI, impacts
on the future of productivity across the workforce, and Q&A.
Bio: Sean Gwaltney serves as the Sr. Business Manager for Customer/Partner Engagement
in Microsoft’s Cloud + AI organization. He holds a Master of Science in Project Management
from the University of Alaska Anchorage and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame.
Prior to joining Microsoft, Sean was an active UAA community member, helped launch
the UAA Robotics Club in 2016, and did advising with the UAA Rocketry Club. He spent
the first 10 years of his career in a blend of construction management & energy roles
across Alaska, from Thorne Bay to Brevig Mission to Tanana plus two years in Prudhoe
Bay. Sean is also a volunteer, investor, “successful failed entrepreneur,” and an
artist.
This is part of the UAA College of Engineering Professional Development Seminar Series.
Event Details
Event location - EIB 211 or Online
Event date - 04/14/2023
Event start time - 11:45 a.m.
Event end time - 12:45 p.m.