EY at Databricks Data + AI Summit 2025

Achieving AI success with a solid data foundation

Speakers

• Kevin Tollison, AI Consulting Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
• Santosh Kudva, Chief Data Officer, GE Vernova

Session information

Join for an insightful presentation on creating a robust data architecture to drive business outcomes in the age of generative AI. The session will share their knowledge on transforming data strategies to unleash the full potential of AI. Learn how GE Vernova, a dynamic enterprise born from the 2024 spin-off of GE, revamped its diverse landscape, providing a look into how they integrated the pre-spin-off Finance Data Platform into the GE Vernova Enterprise Data & Analytics ecosystem utilizing Databricks to enable high-performance AI-led analytics.

Transforming data at Rheem: from silos to scalable data lakehouse with Databricks and Unity catalog

Speakers

• Elise Haskins, AI & Data Senior Manager, Ernst & Young LLP
• Joseph Palomba, Vice President, Enterprise Applications, Rheem

Session information

Rheem’s journey from a fragmented data landscape to a robust, scalable data platform powered by Databricks showcases the power of data modernization. This session will delve into Rheem’s implementation of Databricks, highlighting how it has become the cornerstone of rapid data product development and efficient data sharing across the organization.

Unlocking value through AI at Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Speakers

• Kat Zimmerman, Health AI Senior Manager, Ernst & Young LLP
• Naveed Afzal, Head of Data Science and Advanced AI, Takeda

Session information

In the rapidly evolving landscape of pharmaceuticals, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) is transforming how organizations operate and deliver value. This talk will explore the profound impact of the AI program at Takeda Pharmaceuticals and the central role of Databricks technologies. We will delve into eight pivotal AI/GenAI use cases that enhance operational efficiency across commercial, R&D, manufacturing and back-office functions.

Sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP: women in data + AI panel and networking reception

Speakers

• Traci Gusher, Americas AI and Data Leader, Ernst & Young LLP
• Barbara Latulippe, Head of Enterprise Data, CDO, Takeda
• Ellen Sulcs, Sr. Director, Data & AI, T-Mobile
• Robin Sutara, Field Chief Data Officer, Databricks
• Kate Ostbye, Sr. Dir, AI Innovation and Data Science, Pfizer
• Lisa Cohen, Head of Data, Anthropic

Session information

Don't miss this enlightening panel discussion featuring remarkable women in the data and AI field, featuring EY Americas AI and Data Leader Traci Gusher and others. This event aims to celebrate their outstanding contributions and accomplishments, while providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of data and AI.