Session Abstract

AI tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Azure AI are already used by millions, but mostly at a surface level. This talk is designed for professionals who want to move beyond basic queries and unlock the full productivity potential of AI in daily work. In this practical session, we will present actionable strategies to transform AI into a daily work assistant, thought partner, and strategic driver. You'll learn how to use voice input for deeper prompting, build custom assistants, leverage persistent memory, and apply critical thinking patterns to improve quality and consistency. We’ll also explore how Azure AI expands these possibilities with integrated services like Azure OpenAI, AI Translation, AI Search, and custom copilots built with Copilot Studio. These tools make it possible to deploy enterprise-grade AI systems with secure data, role-based context, and scalability across teams. This talk is ideal for non-technical professionals and technical teams alike who want to turn AI into a scalable, reliable productivity engine.

Samantha Cruz

Samantha is an experienced data engineer with deep technical expertise in Azure, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks, building scalable data pipelines and real-time analytics solutions. She designs and optimizes end-to-end data platforms, enabling efficient data processing, governance, and insight generation across enterprise environments. She is also a dedicated educator and mentor, she is passionate about imparting complex data concepts in an accessible manner. She is an isolutions expert Data Engineer.