Dr. Liliana Horne, PhD

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area1.7k followers

IBM

ex-MIT

ex-Nova Southeastern University College of Computing and Engineering

📧 com | 📲 +1-919-695-5048➣ Brand identity: I am a Global AI and Data Transformation executive, dedicated to revolutionizing enterprise intelligence through Agentic AI/ GenAI, data-driven innovation and large-scale digital transformation.
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With a track record of building high-impact GenAI organizations, I drive enterprise-wide AI adoption, ensuring technology becomes a competitive differentiator rather than a challenge to overcome. Recognized among the HITEC 100 Most Influential Global Technology Executives, I thrive at the intersection of AI strategy, execution, and leadership, engineering AI solutions that unlock new growth opportunities, optimize operations, and enhance decision ➣ Expertise: I specialize in AI commercialization, enterprise data strategy, and digital transformation, leading global organizations through high-impact AI and automation journeys. At IBM, I spearheaded the AI Accelerator business, scaling 35+ AI and Data solutions, helping enterprises integrate AI into their core business models. My expertise spans Agentic AI/GenAI/ ML, Data & AI Governance, Hybrid Cloud, Quantum, & Physical AI/Robotics ensuring that organizations adopt AI with scalability, security, and responsible implementation in ➣ Enterprise AI Transformation: AI adoption isn’t just a technology shift; it’s a business evolution. I craft AI strategies that integrate automation, analytics, and intelligence to optimize operations and fuel growth. My work has shaped AI’s role across industries, from Technology and Manufacturing to Healthcare and Life ➣ Building High-Impact AI Teams: AI success depends on strong leadership and talent. I have built and led elite AI and Data science teams, driving innovation in data engineering, AI research, and product development. My leadership accelerates AI adoption, enhances decision-making, and scales AI solutions, while fostering a culture of agility and ➣ AI Thought Leadership & Influence: As an IBM Executive, keynote speaker, and MIT guest lecturer, I drive global discussions on AI and enterprise transformation. I engage C-suite leaders and policymakers at IBM CDO/CTO Summits, shaping AI’s future. Recognized for excellence, I have earned industry awards for leadership in AI, Data and Technology ➣ Leadership Philosophy: I lead with vision, strategy, and execution, making AI a competitive edge. My approach combines bold decisions, deep expertise, and a commitment to ethical AI, ensuring transformation is responsible, scalable, and future-ready.

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1. Executive Dir of AI
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2. Executive Dir of AI Accele…
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3. Client Solutions Executive
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4. Growth Executive
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5. Application & Network Opti…
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6. National Practice Leader
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7. Principal
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8. Acting CIO: Chief IT Archi…
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Job: IBM — Executive Director of AI | Chief Information Office | IBM · 2023 – present · 3y 7mo — I was promoted to lead IBM’s AI Transformation strategy, advancing the adoption of Agentic AI/ GenAI and IBM watsonx across the organization. By aligning AI with business objectives, I accelerated AI-driven solutions that boosted productivity, streamlined operations, and improved decision-making. My work directly influenced product strategies, ensuring AI solutions were scalable, adaptable, and business-focused. I built a high-performing GenAI organization, bringing together data scientists, AI engineers, AI product owners, and business transformation consultants to drive AI-powered innovation. By fostering a culture of continuous learning, I enabled teams to develop AI solutions that deli…
Job: IBM — Executive Director of AI Accelerator | Global Chief Data Office | IBM · 2022 – 2023 · 1y — ➤ Team: 5 Direct & 40+ Total | Global Oversight | Enterprise Data & AI Transformations | Data Strategy & Monetization ► Leveraged strong business, technical, AI & data background, along with experience engaging with multi-industry CXOs, to identify transformation needs and showcase IBM’s Data & AI solutions. ► Partnered with IBM Consulting & Technology executive leadership and client teams to drive Data & AI transformation within organizations. ► Commercialized 35+ AI & Data solutions. ► Created AI Accelerator GTM strategy to scale and generate business value across IBM Consulting & Technology. ► Oversaw global development, deployment, and support of Watson AI-powered Operations Risk Insig…
Job: MIT — MIT Post-Graduate Certification in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence · 2021 – 2021 · 0 mo — ➤ Group Project: Facilitated AI Strategies & Roadmap using the AI Strategic Development Model, formulated a strategic vision, AI product value proposition, and AI development roadmap. ➤ Augmented existing knowledge of building AI Strategies and Roadmaps using a systems engineering approach to AI development and deployment. ➤ Mastered the five AI pipeline building blocks/stages: ► Data Conditioning: Conditioned the data, transformed data into information. Differentiated the classes of data. Recognized data bias. ► Machine Learning Algorithms: Applied machine learning algorithms, transformed information into knowledge. ► Modern Computing: Chose the appropriate computing technology to ex…
Job: Nova Southeastern University College of Computing and Engineering — Ph.D. in Information Systems · 2015 – 2019 · 4y — ➤ Commencement: June, 2019 ➤ Dissertation Published: “Development of a Client-Side Evil Twin Attack Detection System for Public Wi-Fi Hotspots based on Design Science Approach” | Link to Doctoral Dissertation: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/gscis_etd/1064/ ➤ Application developed: Client-Side Mobile Evil Twin Attack Detection (CSMETAD) ➤ Methodologies: Agile Design Science, SDLC ➤ Technology used: Java, Linux ► Thought leader in the field of Information Systems. ► Identified problems, developed hypotheses, gathered/analyzed/synthesized data, designed experiments, built artifacts, developed applications, and modeled and performed statistical analysis of experimental data. ► Gained strong familia…
Job: IBM — Client Solutions Executive | Team Leadership – Technology Transformation – Customer Experience · 2011 – 2015 · 4y — ➤ Team size: 70+ Total | Budgeting | IT Transformation Projects | IT Strategy & Technology Roadmap ➤ Customer Experience Management | CXO Engagement | Cloud Computing | Strategic Partnerships ► Promoted to lead and drive global, large-sized teams to shapeshift enterprises and government agencies to become agile by adopting new technologies. ► Developed and led planning and tactical execution of effective solutions and pricing strategies to persuade clients of IBM’s value while providing clear competitive differentiation. ► Maintained in-depth understanding of the client’s business, goals, and industry trends. Helped organizations adopt advanced technology to achieve results in top- and bot…
Job: IBM — Growth Executive | Business Growth Strategies – Sales Pipeline Management – Deal Management · 2010 – 2011 · 1y — ➤ Team size: 5+ | Budget Management | IT Portfolio Management | Deal Negotiation & Closing ➤ Revenue & Profit Growth | New Business Opportunities | Contract Management | Client Relationship Management ► Served as a member of the senior leadership team. Identified new business opportunities and focused on growth by marketing and monetizing network strategy and optimization, network integration, and converged communications services across ICS East. ► Developed and implemented growth strategies by closely working with partners, executives, and cross-functional teams. Formed pursuit strategy and integrated products and services required to meet client needs. ► Structured complex pricing strat…
Job: IBM — Application & Network Optimization Solutions Leader | Strategic Planning & Enablement – GTM Strategy · 2009 – 2010 · 1y — ➤ Team size: 15+ | Application & Network Performance Optimization | Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy ➤ Cross-Functional Collaboration | Sales Pipeline Management | New Business Development ► Supported client’s rapidly growing network needs and built a foundation to adopt the latest technologies. Led solutions development strategies to grow and manage the application and network performance optimization business for IBM Global Technology Services. ► Collaborated closely with sales, marketing, and delivery teams, as well as partners, to ensure success of the GTM strategy. ► Managed all aspects of application and network performance optimization including solutions architecture, solution selling,…
Job: IBM — National Practice Leader | Engineering and Solution Architecture – Business Technology Planning · 2008 – 2009 · 1y — ➤ Team size: 20+ | IT Strategy & Technology Roadmap | IT Governance | IT Portfolio Management ➤ Global Cross-Functional & Cross-Organizational Team Leadership | Strategic Partnerships ► Served as a member of the senior leadership team and executive steering committee. Built and ran a net new line of business for IBM Global Technology Services. ► Led a cross-functional team of over 20 resources in all aspects of unified communications and collaboration sales and delivery. Provided voice and data infrastructure solutions to clients in all sectors at a national level. ► Grew the business working across business units, functions, and organizations. Partnered with enterprise sales leadership to…
Job: IBM — Principal | Business Technology Planning – Engineering and Solution Architecture – Operations · 2005 – 2008 · 3y — ➤ Infrastructure Management | Business Process Re-engineering | Operations Management | Security & Compliance ➤ IT Strategy & Technology Roadmap | Enterprise Architecture | PMO Supervision ► Team Size: 20+ | Marriott International ➨ Replaced a legacy system with a unified messaging platform. Consolidated 15+ disparate voicemail systems. ➨ Improved user experience and productivity by 13 min/day by providing easy access to voicemail from a web inbox. ► Team Size: 15+ | Phillip Morris/Altria ➨ Start-to-success leader of a converged communications initiative. Evaluated, architected, and deployed Cisco IP Telephony, voicemail, wired, and wireless networks at 10 headquarters locations. ➨ Delive…
Job: Walt Disney Imagineering — Engineer · 1998 – 2000 · 2y
Job: Unilever — Process Reengineering Analyst · 1991 – 1996 · 5y
Job: IBM — Acting CIO: Chief IT Architect – IT Consultant – Project Executive | Strategic Initiatives/Projects · 2000 – 2005 · 5y
School: Massachusetts Institute of Technology — MIT Post-Graduate Certification in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
School: Nova Southeastern University — Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Information Systems
School: University of Florida - Warrington College of Business Administration — Master of Science - MS, Decision and Information Sciences
School: Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil — Bachelor of Science - BS, Commercial Engineering
School: North Carolina State University — Data Science Course Series (Python, Tableau, Machine Learning & Data Mining using R)

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Human-robot InteractionSensing and perceptionRobot decision-makingAI StrategyData GovernanceAI GovernanceAI TransformationData TransformationAI EthicsAI SafetyData ScienceEnterprise Data ManagementAI for BusinessCloud ComputingAI CommercializationConcurrency and real-time systemsDesign and development of RoboticsMotion planning and trajectory generationRobot Control and ActuationPresent and future of Robotics

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