Chicago Chapter of INFORMS Meet & Greet - Exciting Use Case on GenAI

Join us for the Chicago Chapter of INFORMS Meet & Greet, where David Falck, VP of Machine Learning, will share an exciting use case on Exciting Use Case on increasing Sales Efficiency with GenAI Augmentation. Don't miss this dual-purpose event - a chance to learn how an iconic Chicago company is utilizing GenAI as well as network and connect with fellow professionals in the field.

Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

This in-person event will be held at 300 S Wacker Dr.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Presentation Details:

US Foods’ innovative GenAI customer on-boarding solution provides intelligent augmentation that reduces hours of administrative work into minutes. Beyond efficiency, this talk explores how new cloud and GenAI tools to help reshape how salespeople serve their customers, supporting stronger relationships, lightning-fast response times, and consistency across their accounts.

Learn about our process for identifying real GenAI opportunities, navigating the critical path from proof-of-concept to production, and implementing practical workarounds for GenAI limitations. You'll also understand how and why we built a modular system that adapts to the lightning-fast pace of AI innovation.

Whether you're a data scientist or engineer seeking organizational buy-in, a technical leader solving implementation challenges, or a strategist planning for the future, you'll leave with actionable insights you can apply to your unique business challenges.

Key takeaways:

· How to identify high-value GenAI opportunities and successfully run a proof of concept (POC)

· Strategic approaches to mitigate AI limitations while maximizing business impact

· Adaptive design principles that keep your solutions relevant in a rapidly evolving AI landscape

Dave Falck Bio

Dave Falck is Vice President of Machine Learning Engineering at US Foods, where he has been leading software and AI initiatives while growing amazing engineering talent for the past 8 years. A seasoned technology leader with decades of experience, Dave brings a rare blend of technical depth and strategic vision to every challenge. His talent lies in transforming cutting-edge innovations into practical business solutions that deliver measurable impact, making him a trusted advisor for organizations navigating complex digital transformations.

Prior to his current role, for many years, Dave traveled the world in consulting roles but started out as a Java developer, working for several great Chicago-based companies. He also co-founded a Chicago-based start-up called Cumulate Labs - which was acquired by Autodesk (where he fell in love with cloud computing). Dave holds an MS in Software Engineering from DePaul University, and a BS from Purdue University.

Info: 5:30PM = Doors Open
6PM = David’s Presentation Begins
6:45PM – 7PM = Q&A
7 – 8PM = Networking Hour

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