AI in Action: A Hands-On Workshop for Professors and Practitioners

Build an AI Project in 80 Minutes
Bring your laptop and learn AI by doing. In this interactive session, attendees will get a quick overview of the state of AI in industry and then use the DMEDI framework to build a real AI project step by step. By the end of the session, each participant will leave with a finished automated AI workflow or AI agent they can apply to their own work. Designed specifically for industrial and systems engineers, this session emphasizes practical use cases, structured problem-solving, and measurable operational value.

Author

Amy Vollo is an Industrial Engineer with more than 15 years of experience spanning manufacturing, supply chain, and 3PL operations. She has held Industrial Engineering and Continuous Improvement roles with global brands like Walmart.com and Crayola, and has supported logistics operations for over 100 clients. In 2021, Amy co-founded a supply chain consulting firm and, fueled by a growing passion for technology, later co-founded an AI company with the same team. She holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University, is a Six Sigma Black Belt certified by Lehigh University, and earned her PMP Certification from Penn State University. Amy is passionate about helping engineers leverage both proven industry practices and emerging AI tools to drive meaningful impact during this pivotal moment in industrial history.