Abstract: Join Jim Roth, Northwestern alumnus and President of Customer Success at Salesforce, for an insightful talk on building a successful career in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Learn how Jim's personal career journey and his industrial engineering degree helped him get to where he is today. Drawing on his experience leading global operations at Dell Technologies and Salesforce--including driving service transformations and deploying autonomous AI agents--Jim will explore how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the workforce and what it means for engineers starting their careers.

Following the session, you'll walk away with actionable advice on:

The Value of Your Degree: How engineering equips you for the AI-driven future of work.

In-Demand Skills: The specific capabilities businesses are actively looking for in undergraduate and graduate hires to stay "future-ready," including familiarity with AI tools.

Maximizing Your College Experience: Tips, tricks, and recommended opportunities to pursue while still in school to set your career up for success.

Whether you're curious about AI or just want solid career tips, this session will help you level up your future.