Chicago Data Night: Milan McGraw (AWS)

***Please join us for our monthly Chicago Data Night, cohosted by [ChiData](https://uchi-db.github.io/chidatasite/) and the [Data Science Institute](https://datascience.uchicago.edu/)***, ***Practitioners, academics, and aficionados within the Chicago area are all invited to be part of a community at the intersection of industry and academia, brought together by a mutual interest in data. Each month, guest speakers will cover a specific data-related topic.*** *Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. Admission is free, and we strongly encourage an **RSVP** to attend.* **NEW HYDE PARK MEETING LOCATION!** **Data Science Institute, Room 105** [5460 S University Avenue](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Data+Science+Institute,+5460+S+University+Ave,+Chicago,+IL+60615/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x880e29401e21e77f:0x60c127ded6f4112e?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) Chicago, IL 60615 **AGENDA** **5:30pm: Networking Reception** **6:00pm: Welcome Remarks** **6:05pm: Guest Speaker** **6:50pm: Q&A** **7:00pm: Networking Reception** **7:30pm: Event Concludes** **Title: *Forthcoming*** **Abstract: *Forthcoming*** **Bio: Milan McGraw, Head of Generative AI & Machine Learning, AWS and Chief AI Officer, EX3 Labs,** helping enterprises and regulated industries turn AI ambition into secure, scalable, real-world business capability. McGraw’s career has always centered on leading through complexity. He began in the United States Marine Corps, where he learned to lead under pressure, operate mission-first, and make disciplined decisions in high-stakes environments. Those principles have shaped more than 20 years across operations, technology, data, and artificial intelligence. Today, Milan works with senior leaders to operationalize generative AI and machine learning across the enterprise. His focus is not just on innovation, but on execution: governance, trust, responsible AI, secure architectures, and measurable business outcomes. At AWS, McGraw partners with organizations that need more than