Lunch Keynote: AI Strategies for a Competitive Advantage

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations must leverage advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to remain competitive. This talk explores the transformative potential of SAS Viya—a unified, cloud-native platform designed to seamlessly integrate AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics. Attendees will learn how SAS Viya's scalable architecture pairs with robust data management and analytics capabilities to empower programmers, data scientists, and business leaders alike to accelerate model deployment, enhance decision-making processes, and drive innovative solutions. Through a mix of real-world scenarios, the session will illustrate how SAS Viya not only simplifies complex analytical tasks but also facilitates a strategic approach to operational transformation. Join us to discover how embracing SAS Viya's AI capabilities can unlock new opportunities and redefine success in your organization.

About the Presenter

Mike Pflug currently leads the health and life science customer advisory organization at SAS.  This technical team of data scientists and cloud architects works closely with clients to help them succeed with SAS by assisting with design, implementation, and integration into their enterprise.  Mike brings over twenty years of experience and passion to helping healthcare and government organizations reduce cost and improve the quality of the services they provide to citizens.  He's worked closely with large health plans, provider organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and governments at both the state and federal level to implement enterprise data and analytic solutions.  Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts in Math and Computer Science from Kalamazoo College, a Master's of Science in Computer Science from RPI, and a Masters of Business Administration from The University of Michigan.  He currently resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan.