AI and Technology Leader with 30+ years of experience across AI, Software Engineering, Automation, DevOps, Platform Engineering and IT Delivery. Currently leading the AI Capability for Accenture North America Technology Centers, with a focus on AI, GenAI, MLOps, AI-driven automation, and Enterprise AI readiness.
- AI Capability Lead, North America Technology Centers
- Expertise in evolving AI, DevOps, DevSecOps, and Developer Experience practices
- Leader of AI initiatives for multiple clients - enhancing business functionality through AI-powered applications and accelerating SDLC using generative AI
- Specialist in modernizing complex systems, integrating legacy platforms, and enabling intelligent automation
- AI & Machine Learning: Generative AI, MLOps, AI-driven automation, Enterprise AI readiness
- Engineering: DevOps, DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, Custom IDP transformation
- Leadership: Technical strategy, Enterprise delivery, Architecture design, Training & Mentorship
- The Future of Software Engineering - CIVO Austin, Tampa Dev's, Accenture
- Use GitHub Copilot to Supercharge Your Coding in VS Code - New
- Work Redefined: Managing AI - Tampa Chamber
- Delivering Enterprise AI at Scale - Multiple Conferences
- Using AI for Career Growth - University of South Florida (USF)
- Addressing the Hype: AI in Practice - USF "Academia Meets Practice" Conference
I currently organize and lead the following technical communities:
- Tampa Bay Generative AI Meetup
- Tampa Bay DevOps Meetup
- Tampa Bay Platform Engineering Meetup
- DevOpsDays Tampa Bay
- LinkedIn: James Gress
- X: @JamesGress