I've been called many things and have had many titles over the years, but this one, this one I really like.

OG

Yes, I groove to Earth Wind and Fire (especially Fantasy).  Yes, I'm a proud member of the Gen X club.  You know the ones who still use emoticons and Facebook.  Yes, I've been in the IT business since the '80's and yes, I have more nieces and nephews than children (although my four gifted and talented darlings should count  double).  But this is the first time I've been referred to as an OG...and I kind of like it :)

AI Roundtables
Yesterday my nephew called me and was telling me about how he was describing JOYcademy's AI Roundtables to his friends and colleagues.  Of course he said how great it was to talk with other people  about the capabilities (good,  bad, and frightening) of AI. He also said how timely the discussions are since ChatGPT has exploded onto the scene. It was at the end of his pitch, when he told them they are hosted by his OG I.T. Auntie, that I paused.  I thought for a second.  Then I smiled.

Long History in IT 
I began my career in IT in Cincinnati working as a co-op student at GE Aircraft Engines and AT&T as a programmer.  Upon graduating I swiftly moved up the chain at Procter & Gamble managing major IT projects in market research, sales and international customer management. Ten years later I started my consulting company and have been in IT education for students  up to college level ever since.  Computer technologies have been a passion of mine since, well, the 80's.

Interest in AI
All this being the case, I explained when opening the first JOYcademy AI Roundtable, that I'm not an AI expert.  I am far from it, but I'm a quick learner and I intend to learn something every day.  I am excited to be the host and moderator for the JOYcademy AI Roundtables and I hope to meet more OG AI enthusiasts that can enjoy old school funk as well as futuristic tech tools simultaneously ;)

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