Pythian

We just wrapped an incredible week at the Analytics and Data Summit in Redwood Shores. A major highlight was the keynote by Paul Lewis, Chief Technology Officer at Pythian, titled "CTO Perspective 2026: Surviving the Meteoric Collision of AI and Analytics". Paul delivered an unfiltered look at the modern investment thesis, challenging the industry to abandon outdated assumptions and build leaner, more autonomous data environments that actually deliver on the promise of AI. Vanessa Simmons, SVP, Business Development and Jon Mead, SVP, Professional Services and MD were on the front lines connecting with the Oracle community and discussing practical approaches for managing legacy systems and scaling data estates to meet new AI requirements. The 2026 roadmap is about moving from potential to performance. Thanks to everyone who joined us! #OracleAnalytics #DataStrategy #AI #Pythian #DigitalTransformation

AI potential is everywhere. AI performance is what matters. Join our leadership and partners for four high-impact Lightning Talks on moving from experimentation to reality. Add these to your agenda for #GoogleCloudNext: ⚡ Innovating Data Quality: Wayfair’s Cognitive AI Engine 📅 Thu, April 23 | 10:30 AM | Expo Theatre 1 Speakers: Matt Ferrari (Head of Platforms, Wayfair) and Paul Lewis (Chief Technology Officer at Pythian) ⚡ Beyond the Cart: Schnucks, Google & Pythian Revolutionize Retail with AI 📅 Thu, April 23 | 2:30 PM | Expo Theatre 1 Speakers: Caleb Carr (Director of Data Science & Engineering, Schnuck Markets) and Paul Lewis (Chief Technology Officer at Pythian) ⚡ Total AI Transformation: How Sanmina Powers People, Processes, and Products 📅 Fri, April 24 | 11:00 AM | Expo Theatre 2 Speakers: Manesh Patel (CIO, Sanmina) and Paul Lewis (Chief Technology Officer at Pythian) ⚡ AI that works: Inside Thoughtworks’ innovation journey 📅 Fri, April 24 | 12:00 PM | Expo Theatre 1 Speakers: Sara Michelazzo (Head of AI Center of Excellence, Thoughtworks) and Jeff DeVerter (Field CTO at Pythian) Stop by Booth #4201 to talk strategy. See you in Vegas! See more details about our sessions and full agenda here: https://hubs.ly/Q04cwY680 #GoogleCloudNext #AI #Pythian #DataStrategy

“Too many organizations are getting lost in the noise around AI, struggling to identify the core operational processes where it can truly drive impact,” said R. Brooks Borcherding CEO at Pythian. “Our focus on Production AI is about helping clients pinpoint and deploy solutions where embedding AI into business operations delivers real, repeatable value.” https://lnkd.in/eiD-f97N

There is nothing like a 10-4 win at the Rogers Centre to spark a great conversation. ⚾️ We had an incredible evening hosting our valued clients and partners from Google Cloud for a night with the Toronto Blue Jays. While the game was a highlight, the real value was the chance to step away from the boardroom for high-level strategic discussions. As we look toward 2026, these moments of connection are where we truly align on the AI-driven technology outcomes and business value we are building together. A huge thank you to everyone who attended for the partnership and to our leadership team for joining us on the ground in Toronto. We’re excited to turn these AI conversations into reality. 🚀 R. Brooks Borcherding Paul Lewis Shawn Gandhi Solange Jacob Ernest Solomon Omer Saeed Peter Sansone #Pythian #GoogleCloud #AI #DataStrategy #DigitalTransformation #BlueJays #CanadaTech

7 days until #GoogleCloudNext! 🚀 The conversation has shifted from AI experimentation to enterprise execution. Visit the Pythian team at Booth #4201 to discuss the data architecture and technical strategy required to move your AI roadmap into production. Let’s turn your strategy into reality. 🔗 Explore our Lightning Talk lineup to see AI execution in action: https://hubs.ly/Q04c7w8x0

Moving from unstructured experimentation to operational clarity at #GoogleCloudNext. As the 2025 Google Cloud Databases Partner of the Year, Pythian is focusing on the architectural roadmap required to scale AI for real business results. Visit Booth #4201 to discuss the execution of your 2026 AI strategy: 🔹 Hardened Data Foundations: The technical prerequisite for enterprise-grade AI. 🔹 Workload Modernization: Migrating complex environments to power AI performance. 🔹 Operational Execution: Shifting from pilot programs to production-grade results. See more details about our full session schedule and event presence here: https://hubs.ly/Q04bVDMC0

One week until The Analytics and Data Summit 2026! ⏳ The Pythian leadership team, Chief Technology Officer Paul Lewis, Senior Vice President of Business Development Vanessa Simmons, and Senior Vice President of Professional Services and MD Jon Mead, are headed to Redwood Shores. We are looking forward to three days of keynotes, labs, and networking with the Oracle community. It’s not too late to join us. If you haven't registered yet, you can still grab a pass (and save some budget). 🎟 Use Code: PYTHIAN100 for $100 off your Regular Summit Pass. See you in California! https://hubs.ly/Q04b0_6q0

Is your AI roadmap headed for the pilot graveyard? 🪦 Most enterprises have spun up dozens of AI pilots with nothing to show for it. Paul Lewis and Jeff DeVerter break down why "AI for everything" fails and what actually works. Drawing from more than 50 enterprise AI workshops, they share the anti-patterns behind a 70 to 80 percent failure rate and a practical framework for scaling what matters. You'll learn: - Why three deep wins beat 50 shallow pilots - How to target high-cost workflows that move the P&L - How to shift from "which model?" to "which KPI?" - A three-step ROI filter for measurable results Stop experimenting and start delivering: https://lnkd.in/eFPspFwB #AI #GenerativeAI #EnterpriseAI #DigitalTransformation #AIStrategy #ROI #CTO #CIO #Pythian

The conversation has shifted from AI experimentation to total enterprise integration. We are proud to present a blueprint for that transformation at Google Cloud Next 2026. Join Pythian’s Chief Technology Officer, Paul Lewis and Manesh Patel, CIO of Sanmina, as they explore how to bridge End User, IT, and OT environments. Session Highlights: 🔹 People Productivity: Leveraging Gemini for workforce enablement. 🔹 Process Efficiency: Deploying autonomous agents. 🔹 Product Innovation: Embedding AI directly into hardware. See how Sanmina architected the platforms required to connect corporate IT with operational technology. 📍Session: Friday, April 24 | 11:00–11:20 AM | Expo Theatre 2 Visit us at Booth #4201 to talk strategy with our team. See our full schedule here: https://hubs.ly/Q048ThyN0 #GoogleCloudNext #ManufacturingAI #GenAI #Pythian