Questions related to AI
Have questions about the AI review process? Want to brainstorm about a possible solution for your team? Curious what AI platforms and systems we already have available? Check our FAQ for quick answers or email the program team at: PDL-AI-Enablement@wdc.com.
IT Technical SMEs
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Sameera Kodagoda
Senior Director, Data Science • Information Technology
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Slava Feige
Senior Director, IT Security • Information Technology
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Michael Prouty
Director IT, AI & Digital Technologies • Information Technology
004
Pounraj Rathinavel
Director, Data Analytics Engineering • Information Technology
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George Wilson
Director, Information Technology • Information Technology
Program Operations
001
Justin Duren
Director, IT Security • Information Technology
002
Salman Mohamed
Analyst 5, IT Security • Information Technology
003
Ali Baig
Analyst 5, IT Security • Information Technology
004
Humera Shahid
VP, Talent, Development & Inclusion • Human Resources
Legal SMEs
001
Scot Rives
Director II, Associate General Counsel Legal
002
David Chan
Director II, Associate General Counsel Legal
003
Yixin Zhang
Director II, Associate General Counsel Legal
What do We Do?
Our experts collaborate to ensure secure, compliant, and innovative AI adoption.
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IT Technical SMEs
IT Technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) shape and advance IT’s AI strategy. They offer technical leadership, serve as trusted advisors for complex challenges, and ensure alignment with broader technology goals to drive innovation.
Strategic Leadership
02.
AI Program Operations Team
Oversees the AI Enablement Program, managing use case progress, technical guidance, and risk management. We ensure AI usage aligns with business goals, drives operational efficiency, and fosters responsible adoption.
Risk Management
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Legal SMEs
We partner to review AI requests for Legal and Compliance risks, including data privacy, export control, and IP protection. We guide stakeholders through clearance and help shape policies for safe AI enablement.
Compliance Assurance
