Agents in Motion: Building the Agent-Ready Enterprise
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Author: , Scaling AI agents isn’t just about the tech – it takes an AI-ready enterprise. Watch as these Dallas industry leaders discuss operating models, governance, and AI reality.
“Moving AI agents out of the lab and into production isn’t just an AI challenge – it’s an operating model challenge.”
This was one of the takeaways from our executive panel discussion in Dallas. Industry leaders came together to pressure-test the reality of deploying AI agents in the enterprise, tackling data foundations, governance, reliability, and what actually breaks when smart pilots meet enterprise systems.
Key Takeaways
- How to scope workflows worth making agentic — and when not to use an agent
- Managing risk, safety, and human-in-the-loop controls without stifling innovation
- Building agent-ready data layers and business context
- What leaders should do in the next 90 days to prepare their teams for production-ready AI
Panelists
Nandagopal Jayaram, CEO and Founder at CoStrategix
Nan Jayaram is the driving force behind CoStrategix. Rooted in the belief that data is a strategic asset, Nan specializes in transforming legacy business models into AI-first enterprises. An engineer at heart and a strategist by trade, Nan holds several patents and stays at the frontier of all things AI, data, and tech. His mission is to turn the “collective curiosity” of the CoStrategix team into commercial reality – leveraging advanced technologies to unlock new revenue streams and operational breakthroughs for clients.
Nandagopal (Nan) Jayaram, Founder and CTO at CoStrategix
Tejas Shinge, Director and Head of Analytics at GAINSCO
Tejas Shinge is a seasoned data and product strategy leader focused on turning complex data into actionable insights. Having served as VP of Data and Analytics Enablement at Comerica Bank and as a leader in Data Science & Analytics at USAA, he has a proven track record of driving profitable growth and guiding executive decisions through advanced analytics and machine learning. He is also a Data Science and AI Course Facilitator at Cornell University, bringing real-world insights to learners and fostering the next generation of data scientists.
Tejas Shinge, Director and Head of Analytics at GAINSCO
Tejas Shinge is a seasoned data and product strategy leader focused on turning complex data into actionable insights. Having served as VP of Data and Analytics Enablement at Comerica Bank and as a leader in Data Science & Analytics at USAA, he has a proven track record of driving profitable growth and guiding executive decisions through advanced analytics and machine learning. He is also a Data Science and AI Course Facilitator at Cornell University, bringing real-world insights to learners and fostering the next generation of data scientists.
Deep Sogani, Datasite, Personify Health, FedEx, ADT Security Services
Deep Sogani Deep Sogani is a senior enterprise data and AI executive with more than two decades of experience leading data, analytics, AI, and information management across healthcare, supply chain, home automation, insurance, and SaaS. He most recently served as SVP and Data Management Officer at Datasite, building the Data Management Office from the ground up to drive data strategy, governance, and agentic AI initiatives. Deep is known for connecting data to business outcomes — and for making complex data conversations sound slightly less terrifying. Deep has held senior leadership roles at Personify Health, FedEx, and ADT Security Services, building global enterprise data platforms and large-scale transformation programs, including a health platform serving 20 million wellness members. He has led data organizations of 100+ professionals worldwide, with a track record of high retention and measurable cost savings.
Doug Fuller, Founder of The Fuller Collective
Doug Fuller is the founder of The Fuller Collective, a data, analytics & AI governance practice. He brings more than 20 years of enterprise leadership across healthcare, consulting & military operations, most recently as Vice President of Data & Analytics at a $3B nonprofit health system, where he led enterprise analytics strategy, AI enablement &
governance across a multi-disciplinary 45-person team. Initiatives under his direction identified $180M in revenue cycle opportunity, returned more than 3,000 hours to the organization, drove an analytics transformation that raised both delivery quality & internal customer service. He holds an MBA & retired from the U.S. Air Force after 25 years of active & reserve service.
Deep Sogani, SVP and Group Data Management Officer at Datasite
Deep Sogani is an accomplished data and analytics executive with extensive leadership experience in enterprise data strategy and management. He has held prominent roles such as Managing Director of Data Analytics, Cloud Data & Data Governance at FedEx, Chief Data Officer at Personify Health, and Director & Chief of Enterprise Data at ADT. His expertise spans predictive analytics and driving digital transformations to optimize business operations. Additionally, he contributes to the tech community as an advisory board member for The University of Texas at Dallas. Through his thought leadership, he frequently shares insights on leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to shape proactive enterprise strategies.
Moderator: Mark Johnson, CGO and Executive Oversight Leader for Data & Analytics at CoStrategix
Mark Johnson’s career spans an impressive array of technical, management, and executive lea dership roles, making him exceptionally equipped to drive growth and innovation within organizations. His strategic vision, genuine enthusiasm, and understanding of organizational change management, data, and AI make him a sought-after advisor. Demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit, Mark has twice founded and expanded national technology consulting businesses. He is a Senior Fellow at the CDOIQ Symposium, the largest and longest-running conference for data leaders. He is also a co-founder of CDO Magazine, building a community of data leaders globally to share ideas and best practices.
Moderator: Mark Johnson, CGO and Executive Oversight Leader for Data & Analytics at CoStrategix
Mark Johnson’s career spans an impressive array of technical, management, and executive leadership roles, making him exceptionally equipped to drive growth and innovation within organizations. His strategic vision, genuine enthusiasm, and understanding of organizational change management, data, and AI make him a sought-after advisor. Demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit, Mark has twice founded and expanded national technology consulting businesses. He is a Senior Fellow at the CDOIQ Symposium, the largest and longest-running conference for data leaders. He is also a co-founder of CDO Magazine, building a community of data leaders globally to share ideas and best practices.
