Vin Mitty, PhD is a senior Data & AI executive and AI-in-Education advocate who helps leaders cut through AI hype and deliver real, measurable value. Currently serving as Senior Director of Data Science & AI, he brings decades of experience across consulting, enterprise analytics, and executive leadership, including roles at Deloitte and large-scale operating organizations. Drawing on his PhD research and hands-on delivery experience, Vin focuses on why the majority of AI initiatives fail—and how leaders can avoid those traps through clear decision frameworks, disciplined execution, and value-driven strategy. He is the author of the forthcoming book The AI Decision Map, which equips executives with practical models to move from experimentation to impact.