The Daily Bulletin

Data Science and Analytics Seminar Series—Spring 2025 

Date and Time: Monday, April 14, 4:30 to 5: 45 p.m.  
Location: Bacon Hall 115 or Zoom ID 718 634 0613  

Invited Panel:  

Joseph F. Miceli Jr., chief operating officer/chief revenue officer, Identity Fusion 

Ralph Nicosia, chief financial officer, Superior Lubricants Company Inc. 

Talk Title: AI: An Industry View 

Key Discussion Points:

• AI is driving a fundamental shift in how organizations verify, manage, and protect identity. With machine learning enabling adaptive, real-time access control, the boundaries of trust are being redefined. 
• AI is reshaping financial and operational strategy—enabling faster forecasting, smarter resource allocation, and enhanced agility in both manufacturing and service industries. 
• As autonomous systems make more decisions on our behalf, the question isn’t just what AI can do—but how it should do it. Building ethical frameworks for AI is becoming a critical business priority. 
• AI’s impact isn’t limited by geography. From supply chains in China to operations in North America, intelligent systems are making international coordination faster, more precise, and more adaptive. 

About the Panelists:

Joseph F. Miceli Jr. is a seasoned technologist and strategist specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital identity. With more than three decades of experience advising Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, Miceli brings deep expertise in applying AI and machine learning to solve complex challenges in Identity and Access Management (IAM). His recent work explores the convergence of AI/ML with autonomous identity systems and the implications of quantum computing on cybersecurity frameworks. Miceli is passionate about shaping ethical and secure AI-driven solutions for the future of digital trust. 
 
Ralph Nicosia is a senior financial and organizational leader with extensive financial and operational experience specializing in manufacturing and service environments. He holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Canisius University, including a B.S. in accounting and strategy. He has experience with public, private, family-owned, and private equity backed organizations and international experience in China, Mexico, and Canada.