Databricks Data + AI World Tour

Guidehouse is proud to sponsor the 2025 Databricks Data + AI World Tour – Government.

The Databricks Data + AI World Tour is a global event series for data and AI professionals, offering a mix of keynote presentations, technical sessions, and hands-on training. The multi-city forum convenes leaders from industry, government, and academia to explore cutting-edge innovations in generative AI, data engineering, and more. With opportunities to network, share best practices, and engage in interactive workshops, the World Tour empowers agencies and organizations to unlock the full potential of data and AI to drive transformation and value.

Guidehouse leverages deep expertise in data and AI to help agencies and organizations transform how they operate and innovate. We partner with clients across the public and private sectors to design responsible, enterprise-grade AI strategies that accelerate decision-making and deliver measurable impact. By integrating cutting-edge technologies with mission-driven solutions, we empower organizations to navigate complexity and flourish in an increasingly data-driven world.

Guidehouse session

From Data Governance to LLMs: Holistic Databricks Solutions Driving Financial Transformation

Thursday, December 11 | 4:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. ET

Managing financial operations within the Department of War (DoW) involves navigating extensive data complexity while meeting rigorous audit requirements. Guidehouse is advancing this mission by integrating Databricks and advanced AI, including Large Language Models (LLMs), to deliver comprehensive solutions for the Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller) Chief Financial Officer. This session will highlight the implementation of enterprise-scale ingest pipelines with built-in data governance protocols, automated data quality checks, and streamlined intragovernmental reconciliation processes. It will also explore how Databricks enables secure, scalable solutions for transaction variance identification and intelligent document review powered by LLM-driven categorization and analysis. Learn how these innovations reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and create a future-ready approach to DoW financial management—driving transparency, efficiency, and actionable insights.

Speakers: 

• Will Blake, Director, Defense & Security, Guidehouse
• Shawn Lennon, Assistant Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller) / CFO

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Guidehouse attendees:

• Ruba Elbasha, Partner, Defense & Security
• Melanie Geesaman, Partner, Defense & Security
• Karen Odegaard, Partner, Technology
• Leigh Sheldon, Partner, Technology
• Angel Wang, Partner, Defense & Security
• Will Blake, Director, Defense & Security
• Ben Butler, Director, Technology
• Joel Liebman, Director, Defense & Security
• Mark Krieger, Director, Technology
• Skyler DeWalt, Associate Director, Defense & Security
• Rachel D'Hollander, Associate Director, Technology
• Joel Hellman, Associate Director, Defense & Security
• Allison Lettie, Associate Director, Technology
• Jonathan Reda, Associate Director, Defense & Security
• Megan Robinson, Associate Director, Technology
• John Sullivan, Associate Director, Technology
• RJ Walton, Associate Director, Defense & Security
• Saed Ghalayini, Associate Principal, Technology
• Joe Gigliotti, Manager, Technology
• Helen Amanuel, Managing Consultant, Technology
• Nathan Banion, Managing Consultant, Technology
• Sara Bertram, Managing Consultant, Defense & Security
• Tom Coffin, Managing Consultant, Technology
• Ruby He, Managing Consultant, Defense & Security
• Brian Inge, Managing Consultant, Defense & Security
• Brian Meyer, Managing Consultant, Technology
• Praneeth Chandra Movva, Managing Consultant, Defense & Security
• Allison Timlen, Managing Consultant, Technology
• Darcy Watts, Managing Consultant, Technology
• Curtis Wynne, Managing Consultant, Technology
• Eric Cuevas, Senior Consultant, Technology
• Tarek El-Amine, Senior Consultant, Defense & Security
• Shalabh Gupta, Senior Consultant, Technology
• Daniel Ingley, Senior Consultant, Defense & Security
• Will Keegan, Senior Consultant, Technology
• Helen Spiller, Senior Consultant, Defense & Security
• William-Michael Stone, Senior Consultant, Technology
• Tonny Tang, Senior Consultant, Defense & Security
• Shriya Das, Consultant, Technology
• Prannav Ravichandran, Consultant, Technology
• Harman Takhar, Consultant, Technology
• Soham Naik, Technical Analyst, Technology