Ep. 41: Moving From AI Pilots to Institutional Production
In this episode of AI for U, Brian sits down with Dr. Manjeet Rege, Chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas. Dr. Rege shares his journey from medical AI research to institutional strategy, arguing that the “age of piloting” is over. He breaks down what a truly operational AI organization looks like, emphasizing the need for product managers, data engineers, and robust governance frameworks. Dr. Rege also provides a roadmap for sustainable AI budgeting, the importance of redesigning workflows rather than just automating broken ones, and…
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