Marinela Profi
Global AI & Generative AI Market Strategy Lead at SAS
Marinela Profi, a leading expert in the field of artificial intelligence, brings a wealth of experience at the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, and marketing strategy. With advanced degrees in Statistics and AI, along with an MBA, she successfully bridges complex technical concepts with strategic business initiatives.
In her role as the Global AI & GenAI Market Strategy Lead at SAS, she has been instrumental in crafting global marketing strategies for cutting-edge solutions in both machine learning and generative AI. She helps organizations worldwide leverage ethical and trustworthy AI technologies to drive innovation, enhance productivity, and achieve significant operational efficiencies.
Beyond her role at SAS, Marinela is committed to shaping the future of tech through education and thought leadership. As a member of the Advisory Board for Wake Technical Community College's Computer Programming and Data Science Program, she plays a crucial role in aligning academic curricula with evolving industry needs. Her dedication ensures that the next generation of data scientists and IT professionals are well-prepared to meet the challenges and demands of the rapidly advancing tech landscape.
Marinela is also a respected voice in the global tech community. She shares her insights on data science trends and industry priorities at conferences worldwide. As a published author and contributor to various industry publications, she fosters dialogue on the critical issues and opportunities surrounding data and AI.
Speaker engagements
When | What | Where | Organizer |
2021 | The Data Science Experience - Empowering Open Integration with SAS Viya series | Video | SAS |
2021 | #HackinSAS Kickoff 2021 | Virtual | SAS |
2021 | Article & Video “10 things Data Scientists wish business knew about them” | Hackers Hub | SAS |
2020 | Article: “My top six trends that will influence Data Science practitioners’ priorities in 2021” | ||
2020 | How to Automate Modeling, Deployment and Governance at scale with SAS Viya | Virtual | ODSC Boston 2020 |
2020 | Managing Open Source Models just got a lot easier: SAS Open Model Manager | Virtual | ODSC Boston 2020 |
2020 | How to automate modeling, deployment and governance at scale with SAS | Virtual | SAS |
2020 | Why Open Source Integration is Key to Success in the Era of Analytics Heterogeneity | ||
2020 | Are We Ready for the Era of Analytics Heterogeneity? Maybe… but the Data Says No | Virtual | ODSC West 2020 |