Location:
Rev 1 Labs, 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus Ohio 43214
(Free Parking On-Site)
Agenda:
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12:30 to 1:00 Lunch and Networking
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1:00 to 1:20 Announcements
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1:25 to 2:25 Speaker: Abbie Frase
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1:25 to 1:35 Break
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2:35 to 2:55 Sponsor: Stu Wells
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3:00 to 3:50 Speaker: John Tatman
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3:50 to 4:00 Wrap up
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4:00 pm-6:00 pm In-Person Happy Hour/Networking
14Twenty Bar and Pizza
1420 Presidential Dr, Columbus, OH 43212
within walking distance of Rev1, just walk around the block.
Lunch Sponsor:
Topic: Change Management
Speaker: Abbie Frase
Abbie Frase serves as the Enterprise Data Professional Development Manager within the Ohio Department of Administrative Services’ Office of Data and Efficiency. In this role, she leads the Enterprise Organizational Change Management team and oversees the Data Analytics Learning Center as its Administrator, advancing statewide data literacy through comprehensive training and badge programs.
With 28 years of dedicated service to the State of Ohio, Abbie brings deep expertise in organizational change, learning strategy, and workforce development. Prior to her current role, she served as the Human Resource Learning, Development, and Performance Management Manager at the Ohio Department of Medicaid.
Abbie holds a Master of Education & Human Resources with a specialization in Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change from Colorado State University, along with a graduate certificate in Instructional Design from the University of California, Irvine. She is a CDMP Associate and maintains certifications in Prosci Change Management, LeanOhio Camo Belt, DISC, True Colors, and the Windmills Attitudinal Training Program.
She is an active member of both the State of Ohio Training Association and the Ohio DAMA Chapter. Abbie is passionate about empowering state employees, fostering learning cultures, and strengthening organizational readiness for data-focused decision-making.
Topic: Why Your Agents Are Wrong:
Context as the Missing Governance Layer
Enterprise AI agents answer business questions correctly only about one in five times when they lack a governed context layer, a finding independently confirmed by both Snowflake and Anthropic. The problem isn't the model; it's that we hand agents schemas and expect semantics. This session examines why context is the real constraint on enterprise AI, how it gets built both manually and through automation, and where human judgment remains irreplaceable. The takeaway: governance is no longer an initiative requiring justification, it's the accuracy layer for AI, and the discipline that produces it has moved onto the critical path.
Speaker: John Tatman
An AI Solutions Specialist at Snowflake focused on working with organizations in Financial Services and Insurance industries. His team specializes in helping organizations design and evaluate enterprise AI/ML solutions built on Snowflake's Cortex platform. John is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tatman-774916a2/
Thank You for Lunch: Strategic Systems
Sponsor Contacts:
Stuart Wells is Vice President of Sales, Talent & Solutions at Strategic Systems Inc., where he leads sales strategy and growth across the company’s talent and technology solutions. An experienced technology sales executive and leader, Stuart works closely with clients navigating evolving needs across data, AI, infrastructure, and talent. He brings a relationship-driven approach to understanding business challenges and connecting clients with the expertise and resources they need. Throughout his career, Stuart has focused on building long-term partnerships, developing high-performing teams, and helping organizations put the right people and technology in place to support their goals. Stu’s LinkedIn:
CONTACT:
Stuart Wells: swells@strsi.com
Charlie Hall : chall@strsi.com
Our DNA is Data, Analytics & Automation. Including, but not limited to AI.
For 23 years we've brought data, technology, and people together into one working system, so decisions get clearer and action gets coordinated. We're a global consultancy of experienced problem-solvers serving midsize and large organizations ready to modernize faster and get more from what they already have.
Making sense of what’s possible for: Manufacturing • Financial Services Insurance • Retail
Healthcare • Government Hospitality • Education
Standard Disclaimer
Please note: DAMA Ohio (Buckeye DAMA), an affiliated chapter of DAMA International, is a vendor-agnostic organization. The presence of a sponsor or the presentation of vendor-specific technology does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Chapter or DAMA International. We encourage members to evaluate all tools based on their specific organizational needs.
