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Ted Furlong

Executive Director, Data Science Baker Hughes

An entrepreneurial technology leader who directs the Data Science strategy for the Oil Field Services division of Baker Hughes. Proven ability to translate concepts, develop strategy, implement change, and engage with a non-technical audience to communicate the value proposition of complex offerings, then deliver business results. Entrepreneurial mindset involved in more than 30 venture funding, merger, or acquisition deals.

Main Conference Day 1 - February 24, 2026

9:40 AM Panel Discussion: Build, Buy or Both? Future-Proofing AI

Explore the importance of your partnership strategy aligning with your business needs and operational realities, while also integrating into your data foundation and architecture
Evaluating build vs. buy decisions by weighing speed, cost and long-term control
Leveraging partnerships and hybrid models to overcome talent shortages, accelerate innovation, and balance scalability with ownership
Learn how to evaluate the trade-offs between rapid deployment and long-term control to provide insights on when buying accelerates outcomes and when building ensures strategic flexibility

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Ted.

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