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Industry Insights is an invited guest series dedicated to connecting alumni and industry professionals with the UNT community. The collaboration between the College of Information, its departments (Data Science, Information Science, Learning Technologies, and Linguistics) and the UNT Career Center is designed to help students explore professions in their field of study. Each semester will feature guests who will focus on careers in one of our seven areas of study. 


Schedule - Spring 2025

Title: Discussion on Generative AI
Speaker names:

  • Mr. Prashanth Bhushan, AVP & IOT Thought Leader, previously, Asst Vice President for IOT at Cognizant
  • Mr. Soumyajit “Jit” Biswas, Senior Field Engineer, Informatica
  • Dr. Sharad Sharma, Associate Dean of Research, Professor, and Director of DVSR Lab and DSII Center for UNT's College of Information

Triptych of three guest speaker profiles of Bhushan, Biswas, and Sharma

Date: April 30, 2025
Time: 3-4pm
Register via Zoom
About: Join us for an engaging virtual panel discussion on the transformative power of Generative AI, where we bring together industry and academia to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and future trends in this groundbreaking field. This event is specially designed for students eager to dive deep into how generative models are reshaping industry and research.

The panel will cover a range of topics including:

  • The principles and architecture behind Generative AI models
  • Real-world applications
  • Ethical considerations and responsible AI development
  • The intersection of academia and industry in advancing AI technologies

This is an invaluable opportunity to hear firsthand insights from experts, ask questions, and understand how generative AI is influencing the next generation of innovation. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge of AI techniques or explore how to apply them in your future career, this panel discussion is one you won’t want to miss!

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Michael CuppsTitle: Prioritizing What Truly Matters
Speaker name: Michael Cupps
Speaker job title: Author, Founder and Habit Architect of Time Bandit and Executive Vice President of Growth for North America at ActiveOps

Date: March 6, 2025
Time: 2-3pm
Location: Discovery Park, Room E297L

Abstract: Explore the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say "no" to distractions or non-essential tasks to focus on meaningful pursuits.
Speaker Bio: "As a tech leader and cancer survivor, I understand the importance of time—and how to use it wisely. I help professionals and leaders cut through the noise, focus on priorities, and build habits that create lasting impact. With Time Bandit, I combine proven priority management strategies with habit formation to help you work smarter, not harder. I’ve coached businesses to improve productivity and unlock potential, whether through smarter planning or AI-powered insights for larger operations teams to unlock true potential and symmetry of resources (onshore, offshore or automations). My journey shaped my approach, and I’m passionate about helping others make the most of every minute."