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Join us for an inspiring morning of networking with professionals across South Florida, as we share a delicious breakfast. Hear powerful stories from women in leadership positions who will share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs. Leave feeling empowered and motivated to reach new heights in your own career. The Levan Center will also be sharing some exciting news that you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars!
by Alex Funkhouser
A group of Chase employees has launched an online petition in protest of the company’s return-to-office policy.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon scorned calls from some employees to soften the bank’s five-day return-to-office policy in an animated town hall meeting on Wednesday, according to a recording reviewed by Reuters.
Employees at the largest U.S. bank have complained on internal message boards and chats about losing hybrid working arrangements, and one group launched an online petition urging Dimon to reconsider.
When asked about the in-person work policy during the staff meeting, he said: “Don’t waste time on it. I don’t care how many people sign that fucking petition,” he said, drawing some laughter.
Instead, Dimon demanded more efficiency and stressed that employees have a choice whether to work at JPMorgan. The CEO told them not to be mad at him, and said that it was a free country.
Read the complete Fast Company article BY Reuters: https://www.fastcompany.com/91278464/jpmorgan-ceo-dimon-slams-rto-pushback-i-dont-care-how-many-people-sign-that-fcking-petition
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SherlockTalent is working with an esteemed client on the forefront of AI innovations to fill this AI Architect & Machine Learning Developer role. The selected individual will design and deploy advanced AI solutions—from robust data pipelines to production-ready ML models.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect & Implement end-to-end AI pipelines, ensuring robust data ingestion, model training, and deployment.
- Design scalable infrastructure using containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Automate CI/CD pipelines for efficient testing, deployment, and monitoring of ML models.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data Science, DevOps, Product) to deliver impactful AI solutions.
- Stay Current on emerging AI trends and best practices (GPU/TPU acceleration, distributed computing, etc.).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Proficiency with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and programming languages like Python or Golang.
- Experience with MLOps tools (Kubeflow, MLflow, Jenkins) and version control (Git).
- Familiarity with big data (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) and both SQL/NoSQL databases.
- Strong problem-solving skills and passion for large-scale AI challenges.
Why Join
- Contribute to innovative AI projects shaping multiple industries.
- Enjoy competitive compensation and flexible engagement options.
- Access a global network of like-minded professionals and continuous learning opportunities.
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by Steve Earle
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Empowering Today’s Tech Leaders, Investing in Tomorrow’s Innovators.
🤖 The Art of Organizational Transformation: SCIO’25 Keynote Speaker Gary Brantley’s (CIO, NFL) Guide to Impact and Influence
Leadership is often a delicate balance between impact and influence—a challenge that many CEOs, presidents, and executives grapple with daily. How do you drive meaningful change while maintaining trust, credibility, and a cohesive company culture?
Tickets, sponsorship and info: https://ciocouncilsouthflorida.org/scio-2025/
Unlocking the Art of Organizational Transformation with Gary Brantley at SCIO’25
In today’s fast-paced corporate landscape, leaders are constantly challenged to balance impact and influence while steering their organizations toward success. How do you transform a fractured company culture, navigate internal politics, and inspire teams to thrive? Gary Brantley, a seasoned technology and business leader, has mastered this delicate balance—and he’s bringing his expertise to SCIO’25.
As the Keynote Speaker at SCIO’25, Brantley will share insights from his groundbreaking book, The Art of Organizational Transformation, a proven seven-step framework for leading impactful change. With a career spanning top tech firms and major metropolitan IT leadership, Brantley has firsthand experience in executing large-scale transformations that drive real results. His book outlines actionable strategies that help leaders maximize their time, position themselves as trusted allies, and create a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Meet Gary Brantley & Get a Signed Copy of His Book
Beyond the keynote address, attendees at SCIO’25 will have a unique opportunity to engage with Brantley during an exclusive book signing event. His book, The Art of Organizational Transformation, provides a step-by-step guide to building effective teams, fostering strong relationships, and creating lasting business ecosystems. We’re excited to give away copies of the book at the event, ensuring that attendees leave not only inspired but also equipped with practical tools for leading change.
Whether you’re a CEO, president, or industry leader, Brantley’s strategies will empower you to rewrite your organizational narrative and ignite change champions within your team. His approach is more than just leadership theory—it’s a roadmap to sustainable success that applies not just in the boardroom but in personal and family life as well.
Don’t Miss This Transformational Experience at SCIO’25
SCIO’25 isn’t just about discussions—it’s about actionable transformation. Join us for Gary Brantley’s keynote, connect with him at the book signing, and walk away with your own copy of The Art of Organizational Transformation. This is your chance to gain exclusive insights from one of the industry’s most dynamic leaders and start making an immediate impact in your organization.
Secure your spot at SCIO’25 and be part of the transformation: https://ciocouncilsouthflorida.org/scio-2025/
About the State of the CIO
The CIO Council of South Florida is excited to present the 19th Annual State of the CIO on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines
The State of the CIO is the premier event for technology leaders in South Florida, bringing together over 400 top CIOs and senior IT leaders from across the region. This event is a unique opportunity for attendees to discuss, learn, and network with their peers in the industry.
The conference features a CIO-Only Executive Breakfast, a keynote address, and a panel discussion, all tailored to the needs of CIOs and Executive IT leaders. The conference will cover the latest trends and topics in technology, and provide valuable insights and strategies for attendees to take back to their organizations.
In addition to learning and networking opportunities, the State of the CIO also serves as a platform to support the next generation of technology leaders. The CIO Council will award the Miami-Dade County Public Schools scholarship winners at the event, supporting them in their pursuit of STEM careers.
By attending the State of the CIO, not only will you have the opportunity to learn and network with other IT leaders, but you’ll also be supporting the CIO Council’s Scholarship Fund and the future of technology in Miami-Dade County.
For exhibitor information and tickets: https://ciocouncilsouthflorida.org/scio-2025/
by SherlockTalent
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The Agile International Conference is an event created to give back to the community in two different areas. The first one is directed to organizational leaders who want to take their team to the next level. Especially by taking Agile best practices in and so surviving and thriving together. The second one is directed to our communities as we support the nonprofit organizations that are working hard day by day to give others the opportunity to build a better tomorrow for themselves.
How do we reach our goal? We are selecting the best speakers in South Florida and abroad to deliver the best talks, workshops, and presentations that speak to the challenges we are facing today in our work environment. As a result, all proceeds for this international conference will go to a selected list of nonprofit communities to keep going.
Experience AIC 2025
In a world where Innovation is the bridge to the future, Agile ways of working are the pathway that will get us there. AIC 2025 offers you a stage where these two forces merge to spark transformative ideas and approaches across all industries.
Join us on March 6 and 7, 2025, for an unparalleled experience of innovation and agility. Dive into a confluence of AI, Women in Leadership, Agile Transformation, Digital Evolution, and more. With dedicated tracks on Leadership and cutting-edge Agile Tools, AIC 2025 is the beacon for those looking to be at the forefront of the Agile realm.
by Alex Funkhouser
The administration asks federal agencies for lists of underperforming workers.
The Office of Personnel Management directed federal agencies to submit names of every worker who has received less than a ‘fully successful’ performance rating in the past three years and to note if any have been on performance plans.
The administration has ordered all federal departments and agencies to provide lists of employees who are underperforming, as it seeks to shrink the workforce and awaits a court ruling related to its deferred resignation offers.
So far, 65,000 federal workers have opted into the deferred resignation program, according to a White House official who wasn’t authorized to disclose the latest figures and spoke on condition of anonymity.
A memo sent by the Office of Personnel Management on Thursday directs the agencies to submit names of every employee who has received less than a “fully successful” performance rating in the past three years and to note whether the workers have been on performance plans.
The memo, which was viewed by The Associated Press, also emphasized that the agencies report any obstacles to making sure they have “the ability to swiftly terminate poor performing employees who cannot or will not improve.”
The memo seeks the employee’s name, job title, pay plan and other details, as well as whether that employee is “under or successfully completed a performance improvement plan within the last 12 months.”
Read the complete Fast Company article BY Associated Press: https://www.fastcompany.com/91275333/trump-administration-federal-agencies-lists-underperforming-workers
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SherlockTalent is seeking a dynamic Business Analyst with strong development skills to help us analyze, design, and implement impactful business metrics and reporting solutions.
As a Business Analyst, you will design, develop, and maintain key business metrics tailored to logistic operational needs. You will collaborate with stakeholders to identify, define, and document critical performance indicators (KPIs) for logistics and supply chain processes. Your responsibilities will include developing and enhancing reports and dashboards using Power BI to provide actionable insights. Additionally, you will write optimized queries and manage data models in Microsoft SQL Server to support reporting requirements.
This role requires close collaboration with end users to gather requirements and ensure reports meet their needs. You will also train and support users on newly developed reports and dashboards, ensuring a seamless transition and help grow adoption. You will analyze current processes and recommend data-driven improvements while bridging the gap between technical teams and business users to deliver successful solutions.
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by Alex Funkhouser
The hard lessons learned from the DeepSeek models may ultimately help U.S. AI companies and speed progress toward human-level AI.
The Chinese company DeepSeek sent shockwaves through the AI and investment communities this week as people learned that it created state-of-the-art AI models using far less computing power and capital than anyone thought possible. The company then showed its work in published research papers and by making its models available to other developers. This raised two burning questions: Has the U.S. lost its edge in the AI race? And will we really need as many expensive AI chips as we’ve been told?
“Being resource limited forces you to come up with new innovative efficient methods,” Nishihara says. “That’s why grad students come up with a lot of interesting stuff with far less resources—it’s just a different mindset.”
How much computing power did DeepSeek really use?
DeepSeek claimed it trained its most recent model for about $5.6 million, and without the most powerful AI chips (the U.S. barred Nvidia from selling its powerful H100 graphics processing units in China, so DeepSeek made do with 2,048 H800s). But the information it provided in research papers about its costs and methods is incomplete. “The $5 million refers to the final training run of the system,” points out Oregon State University AI/robotics professor Alan Fern in a statement to Fast Company. “In order to experiment with and identify a system configuration and mix of tricks that would result in a $5M training run, they very likely spent orders of magnitude more.” He adds that based on the available information it’s impossible to replicate DeepSeek’s $5.6 million training run.
How exactly did DeepSeek do so much with so little?
DeepSeek appears to have pulled off some legitimate engineering innovations to make its models less expensive to train and run. But the techniques it used, such as Mixture-of-experts architecture and chain-of-thought reasoning, are well-known in the AI world and generally used by all the major AI research labs.
Read the complete Fast Company article BY Mark Sullivan: https://www.fastcompany.com/91264706/after-a-week-of-deepseek-freakout-doubts-and-mysteries-remain