Data Science Institute, The University of Chicago

Please join us for our monthly Chicago Data Night, cohosted by ChiData and the Data Science Institute, 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
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 pilots. They need AI that can scale.

Before AWS, McGraw led AI and data initiatives across startups and large enterprises, including EX3 Labs, Groupon, Home Depot, and Amazon. That path gave him a rare blend of executive operating experience, technical depth, and commercialization discipline. He has built forecasting systems, led product and analytics strategy, scaled large business operations, and helped organizations use data and AI to drive transformation.

McGraw also teaches AI at the university and professional level because he believes AI literacy is now a leadership imperative. Through institutions including City Colleges of Chicago, Northwestern, and FourthBrain, he has worked to help the next generation of builders, operators, and executives understand how to apply AI responsibly and effectively.

Milan is especially energized by helping organizations move from AI excitement to AI execution. He helps enterprises scale generative AI with the trust, governance, and strategic clarity required to make it real.