Talks and Presentations

I present on AI adoption, workflow building, and literacy for research administrators and higher ed professionals. Below are selected presentations with slides available for download.

Presentations

AI Literacy for Research Professionals

NORDP Annual Conference · February 2026

Building AI literacy in research administration — from understanding the technology to building practical workflows. Introduces the AI Skills Stack framework and includes hands-on exercises for getting started.

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Beyond the Scribe: Workflows

CSU AI Symposium · October 2025

Moving from AI as a simple writing assistant to AI as a workflow engine. Introduces the 3D Framework (Define, Develop, Deploy) for building AI workflows in higher education, with practical examples from research administration.

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Topics I Speak On

  • Building AI literacy for research administrators
  • The AI Skills Stack: from prompt craft to specification engineering
  • The 3D Framework: Define, Develop, Deploy
  • Context readiness: why most AI initiatives stall
  • Practical AI workflows for grants and compliance
  • Human-in-the-loop: responsible AI adoption in higher ed

Invite Me to Speak

I'm available for workshops, conference sessions, and team trainings focused on practical AI adoption for research administration. If you're interested in having me present to your group, please get in touch.