From Pilot to Production: AI that Delivers Business Outcomes
2026.07.27 Softchoice-LandingPage-1540x660-1

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Date: Monday, July 27th

Time: 1:00 PM ET

Today, 4 out of 10 organizations have moved beyond the Proof of concept (POC) phase of AI — not because the technology isn't ready, but because the path from pilot to production requires more than good models. It demands the right architecture, organizational alignment, and strategic clarity. In this session, our speakers will share what separates AI Proof of concept from AI outcomes: the common failure points, the architectural decisions that matter most, and how to build a cloud foundation that scales. Whether you're just starting out or stuck mid-deployment, you'll leave with a practical framework for turning AI potential into business results.

Key Takeaways:


1. The real difference between AI, Gen AI, and agentic AI and why it matters for your strategy

2. Why most AI pilots stall before reaching production and how modernization helps.

3. How Softchoice and AWS help organizations move from POC to enterprise-scale AI

4. What governed AI looks like in practice on AWS

5. How to build a business case for AI investment that resonates with leadership

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Rohit Gupta

Americas Partner Lead, AI and Generative AI - Amazon
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Yashvi Gandhi

Cloud Architect - Softchoice
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Chris Pollock

Data and AI Customer Solutions Architect - Softchoice
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Alan Shimel

Founder & CEO - Techstrong Group
 Alan is founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Techstrong Group, the company behind DevOps.com, Container Journal, Security Boulevard and Digital Anarchist, as well as co-founder of the DevOps Institute. As such, he is attuned to the world of technology, particularly cloud, DevOps, security and open source. With almost 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Alan has been instrumental in the success of several organizations. He is an often-cited personality in the security and technology community and is a sought-after speaker at industry and government conferences and events. In addition to his writing, his DevOps Chats podcast, DevOps TV and Digital Anarchist audio and videos are widely followed. Alan attributes his success to a combination of a strong business background and a deep knowledge of technology. His legal background, long experience in the field and New York street smarts combine to form a unique personality. He is a graduate of St. John's University with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics, and holds a JD degree from NY Law School.