Book Jen Barnes-Nolan
She knows what it takes to make AI work in the real world.
Over 25 years in technology consulting. A decade in AI. A technical leader through client/server, web 2.0, mobile, and now generative AI. Jen was an early GenAI adopter, earning the nickname "Jen of GenAI," and is now the founder of JenAI Consulting.
Jen does not give yet another generic AI talk. She connects the technology to the business and speaks from the experience of actually building it.
Speaking Experience Includes
Signature Talks
When AI Meets the Real World:
What Happens After the AI Demo
What AI Knows and What It Assumes About You
AI systems don't just use what you tell them. They infer, predict and build a picture of who you are from the context available to them. Jen explores the line between what AI knows and what it assumes, and how we can take more agency over the picture it builds.
What It Actually Takes to Become an AI-First Organization
Becoming AI-first isn't about giving everyone a chatbot. It means rethinking how work gets done, where AI belongs, and what needs to change across people, process, data and technology. Jen brings the perspective of someone who has led AI adoption from both the technical and organizational sides.
Get AI to Do the Boring Parts of Your Work
The best place to start with AI may be the work you're tired of doing. Jen shows audiences how to move from one-off AI assistance to useful context and repeatable workflows, with practical frameworks, real examples and an emphasis on using AI safely.
Agentic AI Without the Chaos
As organizations move from chatbots to agents, it's easy to end up with a tangle of tools, automations and overlapping responsibilities. Jen explores how to design agent ecosystems that do useful work while keeping access, accountability, security and maintainability under control.
Turning Data & AI Expertise Into Income
There are more ways to build a business from data and AI expertise than becoming a consultant or building a product. Jen breaks down practical income models, from speaking and enablement to advisory, implementation and fractional leadership, and the trade-offs involved in choosing where to start.
Jen also works directly with organizations through JenAI Consulting, helping AI-accountable leaders move from stuck to shipped.
What audiences say
“Jen excels at translating sophisticated AI concepts into clear, practical, business-relevant language for executive and non-technical audiences.”
Indee Kumarage
AI/ML Solution Delivery Leader
“Jen delivered an exceptional talk on AI, providing depth and clarity while translating complex concepts into actionable insights.”
Mary Ann Rodil
Senior Manager
Enterprise Business & Process Architecture, TD
“Jen is an exceptional educator who makes AI concepts understandable and digestible without oversimplifying.”
Ali Khan
AI Product Manager, IBM
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