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DAMA Georgia

DAMA GA February 2025 Chapter Meeting (In-Person and Virtual)

  • February 06, 2025
  • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Delta Community Credit Union (3300 Riverwood Parkway, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30339)
  • 19

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Dr. Sujatha Rayburn, Dr.B.A, PMP®, CAP®, Vice President of Information Management & Analytics - Delta Community Credit Union 


Stacy Parrish, Delta Community Credit Union


"Data as the Foundation for AI Success"

This topic will explore key elements critical to building a robust data foundation for AI success. It begins by examining the role of data quality, governance, and stewardship in ensuring AI readiness, emphasizing the need for accurate, consistent, and well-managed data to support reliable model outputs. Next, the session addresses the challenges and strategies for balancing structured and unstructured data within AI ecosystems, showcasing how both types of data contribute to holistic insights. Lastly, it highlights the pivotal role of metadata management in fostering AI model transparency, interpretability, and regulatory compliance, ensuring ethical and accountable AI deployment. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to optimize their data frameworks, enabling their organizations to harness the full potential of AI. 


ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Sujatha (Su) Rayburn has worked in IT and the Data & Analytics industry for over 25 years and is currently the Vice President of Information Management & Analytics for Delta Community Credit Union (DCCU), where she leads data analytics strategy and execution. As an experienced executive, Su has expertise in building and leading cross-industry teams in successfully implementing innovative data and analytics solutions. Su started her career as a Chartered Accountant in India and quickly realized her passion and talent for creating innovative solutions with data analytics. Before DCCU, she was responsible for providing valuable insight and leadership at Equifax and has also held various contributor and leadership roles at esteemed organizations such as Cox Automotive and GE. In addition to her day job, Su is a semi-professional Indian classical music singer. Su has a Doctorate in Business Administration from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Masters in Information Systems from Arizona State University. She is a regular contributor and speaker at leading industry, trade conferences, and webinars.

Stacy Parrish is a seasoned IT professional with over 30 years of experience delivering technical solutions for diverse organizations. A proud graduate of Georgia State University, Stacy holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Business Administration in International Business.

She began her career as a high school mathematics teacher before transitioning to the corporate sector to pursue her passion for Information Technology. Before joining Delta Community Credit Union (DCCU), Stacy held various roles, including software instructor, developer, data architect, and consultant, collaborating with organizations across industries such as manufacturing, telecommunications, and healthcare.

At DCCU, Stacy initially focused on enhancing the organization's data warehouse capabilities, delivering robust data design and implementation solutions to support analysis and reporting needs. She later advanced to the role of Data Governance Manager, where she has played a pivotal role in developing and promoting the organization’s governance program and initiatives.

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