With over 15 years of experience as a technology sector executive, my journey in the business world has been enriching and dynamic. Having enhanced my expertise with an Executive MBA, I am now taking a significant step forward in my academic and professional journey as a Ph.D. Student in Executive Business Research at Virginia Tech.My Ph.D. research is centered on bridging the gap between practical business management and AI innovations, a field where I see immense potential and necessity. This pursuit is not just an academic endeavor for me but a pathway to intertwine my extensive real-world business and technological experiences with scholarly research. I am driven to contribute to both academia and industry by leveraging my insights and experience to bring innovative solutions to complex challenges in the business-technology interface.