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Julio Gonzalez
Chief Information Officer
Opticution, LLC

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AIC 2025 Presentation

Panel Title: Customer Experience Revolution: The Human Side of Digital Transformation Panel


Panel Description:

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every business interaction, the human element of customer experience remains paramount. This dynamic panel brings together creative leaders and industry experts to explore how organizations can revolutionize their customer experience while maintaining authenticity and emotional connection in an increasingly digital world. Through real-world case studies and practical insights, our panelists will discuss the delicate balance between technological innovation and human-centered design, sharing strategies for creating meaningful customer experiences that drive business value while preserving the essential human touch.

Learning Outcomes: 

  • Identify key elements that make customer experiences both technologically advanced and humanly relevant

  • Understand how to balance automation and personalization in customer interactions

  • Apply creative approaches to digital transformation that enhance rather than replace human connections

  • Implement strategies for measuring and improving customer experience in a digital-first world

  • Recognize the role of emotional intelligence in designing customer journeys

AIC 2026 Presentation

Panel Title: AI Doesn’t Replace Leadership—It Elevates It
Presentation Description:
As AI accelerates execution and expands what’s possible, leadership becomes more—not less—essential. This panel explores how AI augments effective leadership while reinforcing the critical role of human judgment, ethics, and accountability. Through practical examples from Agile environments, panelists will discuss how leaders can use AI responsibly to enhance decision-making, build trust, and maintain purpose in an increasingly AI-enabled world.
Learning Outcomes:

  • How AI augments leadership without replacing human judgment

  • Where ethics, accountability, and trust must remain central

  • Practical examples of AI-enabled leadership in Agile environments

  • Common risks of AI adoption and how strong leadership mitigates them

  • Actionable questions to guide responsible AI use in organizations

Biography

Julio Gonzalez is a seasoned fractional COO and business consultant with over 35 years of experience spanning Fortune 100 companies and growth-stage enterprises across banking, travel, transportation, logistics, and healthcare. Known for transforming operational complexity into clarity, he brings a unique blend of strategic insight and executional rigor to every engagement.

As a trusted advisor to executives and founders, Julio leverages targeted technology and enterprise-wide strategies to unlock exponential growth and sustainable performance. From aligning leadership teams to uncovering hidden opportunities, he consistently delivers tailored solutions that drive measurable outcomes.

With a reputation for excellence and a passion for innovation, Julio helps organizations embrace AI not as a replacement for leadership, but as a catalyst for deeper trust, sharper decisions, and lasting transformation. 

AIC 2024 Presentation

AI Uncovered: A CIO's Journey into the Future of IT

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