About the Applied AI Lab
Staff
Meet the WCTC AI Team
Joel Roberts
AI Fellow
Muhammad Alliyu
AI Fellow
Donors & Board
Supporting WCTC AI Excellence
| Name | Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Kelani Morin | Director of Systems Engineering | Dedicated Computing |
| James Schlosser | SVP Innovation | Evans Transportation |
| Rick Guindon | Engineering Manager | Federal Manufacturing |
| Julia Boss | IT Principal Program Manager | GE Healthcare |
| Matt Kirchner | President & CEO | LAB Midwest |
| Sarah Alt | Chief Process & AI Officer | Phelps |
| Scott Slattery | General Counsel | Northwestern Mutual |
| Brian Kay | Chief of Administration | Rogers Behavioral Health |
| Purushottam Papatla | Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute Professor of Marketing | UWM / NMDSI |
| Shantanu Singh | Assistant General Counsel (NM) | Obviate.ai (Northwestern Mutual) |
| Debbie Cray | VP Enterprise Analytics, Chief Data and Analytics Officer | Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin |
| Thomas Deslongchamps | Director of Training & Continuous Improvement | Pindel Global Precision |
| Irina Petrakova-Otto | Founder and CEO | VitaNexus Inc. |
Community Partnerships
Collaborative AI Innovation
WCTC takes a collaborative, community-centered approach to AI by positioning its Applied AI Lab as a shared regional resource for students, employers and local organizations. The College actively works with industry partners to identify real-world AI use cases and skill needs, ensuring its training aligns with workforce demands. Through the Applied AI Lab, WCTC provides customized workshops and professional development that help businesses adopt AI tools and strategies. The College also supports entrepreneurs and community members by offering hands-on access to AI technologies they may not otherwise be able to explore.
Partnership Programs
Gener8tor Partnership
WCTC is proud to partner with gener8tor to provide dedicated, free-to-participate programming designed to help businesses launch and thrive in Waukesha County and beyond. Connect with like-minded startup founders within your cohort and gener8tor's network of more than 800 alumni.
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