Innovating Locally: The AI Suburbs Conference

Step into the future with The AI Suburbs Conference — a dynamic, in-person experience designed to explore the real-world impact of artificial intelligence across industries.

## Speakers

THATHVIK PALADUGU | LOGAN DATA INC
AI/ML Sr. Consultant
Thathvik Paladugu is an AI/ML Senior Consultant with deep expertise in machine learning, control systems, and intelligent automation. Holding a Master’s in Mechatronics and Automation from NYU Tandon, he has worked on advanced projects involving model predictive control, reinforcement learning, and AI-driven decision systems. His experience includes developing intelligent solutions for real-time analytics, implementing AI models for behavior prediction and optimization, and applying control theory to dynamic systems in both academic and industrial settings. With a strong foundation in Python, data processing, and algorithmic modeling, Tarun combines hands-on engineering with innovative AI techniques to drive impactful, scalable outcomes across industries.

RICHARD WINTER | WINTERCROP
CEO at WinterCrop
Richard Winter is the CEO at WinterCorp with over 33 years of experience in data management technology and implementation. He specializes in platform selection, data strategy, architecture, and engineering for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Richard is highly regarded for his expertise in scaling advanced analytics and AI/ML solutions at the enterprise level. He has been retained over 50 times by leading commercial and government organizations for data platform evaluations, benchmarks, engineering studies, and cost analyses. He is also frequently called upon to resolve challenges in large-scale, business-critical data initiatives.

MITCH HAILE | FEATRIX
Co-Founder and CEO
Mitch Haile is the Co-Founder and CEO of Featrix, where he leads the mission to make AI both accessible and impactful by enabling developers to build predictive models on structured data with minimal effort and maximum insight. With over two decades of experience spanning enterprise software, data systems, and intelligent infrastructure, Mitch has held foundational roles at leading technology companies including Data Domain and SnapLogic, and co-founded Pancetera, later acquired by Quantum. At Featrix, he pioneered an innovative embedding-based approach that distills complex structured data into semantically rich vectors, enabling fast, accurate, and context-aware predictions without the need for extensive data prep or deep AI expertise. Holding over 36 issued patents in fields such as data compression, optimization, and information security, Mitch continues to shape the future of data and AI through visionary engineering and practical innovation.

## FAQs

How to register for the event?
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What is my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Axis Communications offers ample free parking for both cars and bicycles. The venue is easily accessible by car and located in the Chelmsford business area.
Venue Address:
Axis Communications
300 Apollo Drive
Chelmsford, MA 01824
How can I get more details about the venue?
You can find more information here: https://www.axis.com/en-us/experience-center/boston
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can reach us at (978) 252-0965 or email him at [sales@logandata.com](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/innovating-locally-the-ai-suburbs-conference-tickets-1322485863819?aff=oddtdtcreator)