Speaker

Latheef Syed is Associate Vice President leading Data & Analytics Products, Data Engineering, Data Governance, Data Protection at Verizon. In his current role, Latheef as an executive thought leader, innovator, tech leader focuses on Data Analytics Products, AI, BI & GenAI Solutions to champion the enterprise data strategy, architecture, and analytical teams in our fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Latheef is data-driven with extensive AI knowledge on digital, care, finance & marketing and technology across industries. Latheef is an accomplished data-centric innovative thinker, articulating the technology vision & strategic direction to inspire high-performing global, cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading outcomes by mobilizing and collaborating cross-discipline teams. Latheef recently led Verizon in executing Data Blueprint, Analytics strategy to migrate, manage data from on-prem to Google Cloud/ GCP by defining standards leveraging TMForum SID taxonomy.

Latheef in his previous role enabled predictive and prescriptive analytics through advanced deep learning techniques on-prem & multi-cloud. Leveraging Big Data/AI platforms with integrated business solutions. He is known for providing stakeholders and customers with intelligence, data analytics practice, and solutions with an in-depth knowledge of cognitive intelligence, AI, BI, RPA, and ML at levels that all can understand. Experience in enterprise application innovation, engineering, systems integration, and portfolio management across communications, financial, and technology services.

Widely respected in the industry for his expertise and forward-thinking strategies, Latheef is a sought-after speaker at international conferences and forums across data, BI, AI and other practices. He is passionate about fostering a culture of innovation, driving impactful change, and delivering exceptional business results through technology. Latheef has won many accolades and industry awards in his tenure including Americas Stevies Award, CIO 100 Award, Forrester Award, TDWI Awards twice. In addition, he was also awareded with the highest prestigious Credo Award at Verizon for innovation & enablement.

Latheef has two MBAs from University of Dallas @ Texas and Bachelors in Computer Science Engineering from University of Madras. Latheef has various certifications from Harvard, MIT, SMU and other key institutions and always interested in in sharing best practices on:

• Creating Centers of Excellence in Data Engineering & ML Management as a Service
• Running Enterprise Data Strategies & Execution that lower Risks & Increase Profits
• Defining Best Practices on Data Driven Digital Transformation & MarTech Intel
• Strategizing Transformation Initiatives from Data Warehouse to Lake House