Speaker Biographies

AI/DATA INNOVATION STRATEGIES – SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES – March 25, 2026

Kevin Davis, Vice President of Applied AI and Data, CBTS

Kevin Davis is the Vice President of Applied AI and Data at CBTS, where he leads the strategic integration of advanced intelligence and modern data architectures for global enterprise clients. With a focus on moving beyond AI experimentation to industrial-scale application, Kevin is a vocal advocate for “defensible AI”—a paradigm that prioritizes proactive security and resilience as the foundation for innovation.

At CBTS, Kevin works at the intersection of product technology and delivery, ensuring that enterprise data infrastructures are optimized to fuel the next generation of secure, compliant, and scalable AI-driven business outcomes. He is dedicated to helping organizations build lasting trust in their AI initiatives, allowing them to innovate with confidence in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Debashis Rana, VP Data and AI Markets, Myridius

Bio to come!

Aureo Zanon, Director, Data Analytics & Engineering, HAVI

Aureo Zanon is the Director of Data Operations, Engineering, and Agentic AI at HAVI Global Planning & Analytics, where he leads advanced data initiatives that drive strategic innovation across supply chain and analytics operations. At HAVI, he combines deep technical expertise in data engineering, machine learning, and AI to solve complex business problems and scale intelligent systems.

He brings decades of global experience spanning leadership roles in analytics, supply chain optimization, and technology development. Prior to HAVI, he held senior data science and analytics positions at United Airlines and played key roles in engineering and operational functions across major corporations earlier in his career.

He is also an Adjunct Instructor in the Engineering Division at Penn State Great Valley, where he teaches and mentors on engineering and data-driven topics. Aureo holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from UNICAMP and advanced graduate degrees in applied statistics, data analytics, business, and engineering, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Engineering focused on Agentic AI applications for Supply Chain Planning. His professional interests include generative AI, autonomous agents, supply chain analytics, and data science applications that enhance organizational impact.