The Daily Bulletin

Please join us for “Gen AI in a Business Environment Powered by Data as the Lifeblood of the Organization,” presented by Jeffrey Manhardt, director of AI and citizen development at Compass Group, on Monday, October 28, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in Bacon Hall 115. This talk is part of the Data Science and Analytics Seminar Fall 2024 Series.

Talking Points

• Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize project management by automating many of the tasks that are currently done manually. 
• We will discuss examples of how generative AI has been used in real-world projects, and the challenges and opportunities associated with using this technology. 
• Gartner predicts generative AI will eliminate 80 percent of all project management office tasks. How will you be affected? 

Speaker Bio
Jeffrey Manhardt is from Buffalo, New York, and was recently promoted from director of project management to senior director of AI and citizen development for Compass Group, a global food service company based in North Carolina. With a curiosity for what is possible and over 18 years of success achieving project, program, and portfolio management objectives while using situational leadership to manage international teams, Mr. Manhardt is an acquisition specialist who has led three PMOs and dozens of projects and programs. His award-winning, results-oriented, people-driven leadership approach has culminated with projects, programs, and portfolios delivering real business value. Mr. Manhardt received his master of arts in organizational leadership from Medaille University and is a 2013 LIMC graduate, a frequent conference speaker, and a former adjunct instructor at the University at Buffalo and Canisius, Daemen, and Medaille universities. He served as president of the PMI Buffalo Chapter from 2017 to 2021 after serving as vice president of programs, vice president of professional development, vice president of technology and business services, and vice president of finance. During his free time, He enjoys triathlons, reading, and watching football. Mr. Manhardt has also served on the boards of the Buffalo Chapter of the IIBA, the BA/PM World Toronto Board of Advisors, and Graycliff Conservancy and is currently serving on the board of Habitat Buffalo.