Silicon Valley
Executive Immersion

Dr. Ahmad Rushdi leads industry engagement at Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), bridging frontier AI research with real-world application across financial services, healthcare and enterprise. He designs programs that connect senior executives with Stanford faculty to translate responsible AI research into strategy, governance and measurable business impact.

Jose Fernandez is a senior cybersecurity leader at Palo Alto Networks, where he heads technical solutions for Latin America and the Caribbean. He advises enterprises and governments on modernizing security operations, threat intelligence and cloud defense, helping organizations build resilient, AI-aware cybersecurity postures across highly regulated markets.

Joana Carrasqueira leads product and special projects at Google DeepMind and is an internationally recognized AI thought leader and keynote speaker. Her work focuses on agentic AI — how autonomous agents reshape operating models, productivity and decision-making — and on translating frontier research into products that redefine how organizations work.

Simran J. Singh leads Financial Institutions at Plaid and is a commercial leader scaling fintech infrastructure. He partners with banks and fintechs on tokenization, open banking rails and embedded finance, helping traditional institutions modernize data connectivity and build the next generation of consumer financial experiences.