Reskilling for AI in the Middle of Your Career
Key Takeaways:- Learn how to approach AI reskilling as a mid-career professional.
- Discover which AI skills are most valuable for experienced ICs and managers.
- Explore best practices for continuous learning and staying ahead.
Description
AI is transforming the way we work—but that doesn’t mean you need to start over. For professionals in the middle of their careers, AI offers new opportunities to lead, specialize, and stay ahead—if you know how to reskill strategically. Whether you’re a senior individual contributor or a middle manager, the right approach to AI can future-proof your expertise and unlock new career paths.
In this panel interview, industry experts share how mid-career professionals can successfully transition into AI-enabled roles. You’ll learn what skills matter most, how to stay current, and how to turn your experience into an advantage in an AI-driven workplace.
Presenter Bio
Nan is a consultant and AI executive providing strategic guidance on AI transformation and human-centric AI Leadership. She is an advisor to Align AI, a co-founder of the Columbus Career+AI Community, and a member of the global editorial board of CDO Magazine. Previously, Nan was VP of AI, ML, & Statistics at Nationwide Insurance.
Norah leads the development of AI literacy programs and strategic workforce transformation initiatives to cultivate equitable and impactful AI fluency across global organizations. She champions human-centered AI ethics, inclusive design, and culturally-sensitive training, drawing on her PhD research in Arabic social media, UX, and technocultural studies. Norah frequently shares thought leadership on AI upskilling, ethics, and transformation trends at conferences and in industry publications, positioning her as a leading voice on bridging emerging AI technologies with responsible adoption frameworks. Previously, she worked as a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft Learning Innovation Studio, driving research and product strategy in personalization, AI fairness, and learning systems grounded in user experience design.
Nazia Tasleem is Director of HR Technology & Data Strategy at ClinRé, where she turns AI, automation, and human-centered design into scalable people solutions. She has over 15 years leading HR transformation at Deloitte, Citi, Bank of America, and Pearson, spanning AI upskilling, responsible adoption frameworks, and data products that improve workforce planning and employee experience. A certified PMP with executive education in AI for People Management (Wharton), Nazia also serves on editorial boards and reviews for international journals. She’s passionate about helping mid-career professionals translate domain expertise into AI-enabled roles.