In this episode of Tech on Tap, host Justin Priest sits down with Duan Peng, Senior Vice President of Al, ML & Data Science at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Duan takes us on a journey through her career, from building centralized global data & Al teams at Warner Bros. Discovery (HBO Max, discovery+, Max) to driving enterprise-wide transformation in the wine & spirits industry through Generative Al, ML platforms, and intelligent automation.
ConsultNet Blog
A rapidly scaling biotech company partnered with ConsultNet to overhaul its customer relationship management (CRM) system and improve the efficiency and accuracy of scientific communications. Manual content creation and customer support workflows were slowing operations and impacting scalability. To address this, ConsultNet delivered a tailored, AI-powered CRM solution using HubSpot’s advanced tools and custom-built scientific content models.
A Fortune 500 media company partnered with us to drive a large-scale AI transformation aimed at optimizing advertising revenue and streamlining programming rights operations. Facing complex challenges across multiple divisions, the client needed a secure, scalable solution aligned with industry standards. Through a strategic, phased approach—from ideation and business case development to system integration, training, and governance—we delivered an end-to-end AI implementation.
A leading B2B eCommerce company partnered with ConsultNet to overcome major challenges in product search and discovery, particularly for technical buyers with complex needs. Their legacy search platform struggled to deliver relevant results, lacked personalization, and couldn’t keep pace with increasingly detailed product specifications. To solve this, we engineered an AI-driven discovery solution that combined Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search, Elasticsearch Enterprise, and custom machine learning models. The result was a smarter, faster, and more intuitive search experience that significantly improved customer engagement and laid the groundwork for scalable growth.
In this episode of Tech on Tap, we sit down with Paul Gulbin, Founder and CEO of Cambridge Transformation Partners, and bestselling author of The AI Alchemist. With decades of experience guiding startups and Fortune 500s through complex digital transformations, Paul shares insights on how to harness AI, machine learning, and operational excellence to unlock real business value.
Brad Owens is a recognized innovator in recruiting and staffing, known for disrupting traditional hiring methods with cutting-edge technology. With over a decade of experience leading firms and optimizing hiring processes, he has established himself as a thought leader through Forbes.com, high-profile speaking engagements, his podcast Transform Recruiting and his interactiveLinkedIn media. Passionate about redefining hiring through automation and AI, Brad has become a trusted expert in leveraging technology to drive real transformation.
As we stride into 2025, it’s impossible to ignore a glaring imbalance in the artificial intelligence (AI) workforce. Currently, a staggering 71% of the AI workforce is male, leaving just 29% of these critical roles filled by women. This disparity doesn’t just reflect a diversity issue; it’s a missed opportunity to leverage diverse perspectives and talents in shaping the future of AI.
In recent years, advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have heralded a transformative era for the workplace, promising increased efficiency, innovation, and productivity. Yet, this rapid technological evolution is not without its challenges. One of the most pressing issues is the growing gap in both technical and soft skills among the workforce, a hurdle that businesses must overcome to fully leverage AI’s potential.
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the way we work and the skills we need to succeed have undergone a profound transformation. The rise of digitization has set in motion a significant shift in the talent landscape, challenging organizations to rethink their approach to talent management. This blog explores the impact of this digital revolution on the talent pool, the changing demands for tech-savvy expertise, and the strategies organizations can adopt to thrive in this new era.