Raleigh, NC
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Harnessing Data, AI, and Automation
Date:
Wednesday April 8, 2026
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm America/New York GMT-4:00
Location:
CLA (Clifton Larson Allen LLP) office
4601 Six Forks Rd
1st Floor Conference Center (North Tower)
Raleigh, NC 27609
Directions:
Driving Directions: From RDU Airport • Head northeast on John Brantley Blvd. Go for 0.3 mi. • Turn right onto W International Dr toward Parking Ride 4/North Cargo/General Aviation. Go for 0.4 mi. • Turn right onto N Ramp Dr toward Express Parking/Economy Parking/General Aviation. Go for 0.1 mi. • Continue on E International Dr. Go for 1.1 mi. • Continue on Commerce Blvd toward Airport Exit/I-540/US-70. Go for 0.5 mi. • Turn right onto Lumley Rd toward US-70. Go for 0.4 mi. • Turn right onto Glenwood Ave. Go for 0.2 mi. • Take ramp onto Glenwood Ave (US-70 E). Go for 3.0 mi. • Turn left onto Lynn Rd. Go for 5.2 mi. • Turn right onto Six Forks Rd. Go for 1.5 mi. • Turn right onto Northbrook Dr. Go for 322 ft. • Turn left. Go for 315 ft. • 4601 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609-5210 From I-440 on the north side of Raleigh • Head north on Six Forks Road. Go for .8 miles • 4601 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609-5210 will be on your left.

Meeting capacity:

40

Suggested Donation:

Free (Voluntary Contribution Welcomed)
Agenda:

Host: CLA (Clifton Larson Allen LLP)

Many thanks to Kevin Leder, CPA, Principal, for hosting our event. 

 

Topic: Harnessing Data, AI, and Automation

 

We will explore how organizations can harness data, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation to drive smarter finance and business operations. Emphasizing that successful digital transformation is not just about technology, the session highlights the essential role of people and processes in leading and sustaining change. Participants will learn how to align teams, foster a culture of innovation, and integrate new tools with existing workflows. The session also examines how high-quality data fuels these technologies, enabling better decision-making, risk management, and operational efficiency.

 

Speaker: John Seal

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)

Director Data Analytics          919-873-5319

Raleigh, North Carolina          [email protected]

 

John is a technical delivery leader for CLA’s digital team across multiple industries. John was formerly an Operations, Business Intelligence, and Analytics leader in a Fortune 500 retailer and a family-owned manufacturer. John combines his strong business experience with his deep technical knowledge to help guide clients on their journey to becoming data and analytics focused.

 

John works directly with client leaders to assess their digital needs and works with stakeholders to implement data architecture, data governance, reporting, GenAI, and process automation solutions. These solutions help clients better understand their business influences and gain efficiencies through technology.

 

Technical experience

  • Project management implementation
  • Vendor management
  • Data strategy development and data analytics
  • ERP implementation
  • Data governance
  • Data architecture/engineering
  • Financial reporting (FP&A)
  • Inventory management (APICS)
  • Supply chain management
  • SIOP leadership
  • GenAI

 

Education and professional involvement

  • Bachelor of science, major in Business Information Technology, Virginia Tech
  • Yellow Belt Six Sigma
  • APICS certification

 

Agenda 

 

6:00 to 6:30 pm – Open Networking 

6:30 to 6:45 pm – Welcome, thank our host, up-coming events, and general comments. 

6:45 to 7:45 pm – The speakers will talk for 45 minutes to an hour saving time for questions.

7:45 to 8:00 pm – Open networking

For meeting information, please contact:

Ted Bachman

[email protected]
(919) 606-3477
Attendees
9
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