D. Michael Albano

D. Michael Albano serves as the Director and Head of Product for Enterprise Analytics and AI/ML Platforms at Vanguard, overseeing a large organization dedicated to expanding the insight-driven culture through advanced analytics technologies. With extensive experience in AI/ML platform development, D. Michael leads multiple Agile teams to create production AI/ML solutions for Vanguard's enterprise. Previous roles at Vanguard include Senior Manager of AI/ML Platforms, where D. Michael successfully executed a $10M cloud-based Data Science Lab project and managed relationships with 10 analytics vendors, achieving significant cost savings through cloud migration. D. Michael's career spans various IT roles, including project management and systems management, with a strong focus on enterprise data solutions and infrastructure improvements, supported by a Bachelor's degree in Management of Information Systems from Saint Joseph's University and a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT.