Al is a seasoned Oil & Gas professional with more than two decades of experience delivering large-scale digital and systems transformation initiatives. He has led complex programs spanning finance, operations, and data platforms, with a focus on enabling better decision-making and driving measurable business value. More recently, his work has centered on the intersection of generative AI and enterprise systems, seeking to help organizations explore how emerging technologies can be applied responsibly in operational environments. In addition to his industry role, Al is pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration at the University of Calgary, where his research focuses on how Oil & Gas firms navigate governance, risk, and liability challenges associated with generative AI. His work explores the critical gap between experimentation and value realization, with the goal of helping organizations govern these technologies well enough to scale them with confidence. He brings a balanced perspective as both a practitioner and researcher, grounded in real-world experience and academic inquiry.