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Join our HerAIStory Event to hear how Tracey Savelio ensures that the data powering AI is ethical, secure, and ready for deployment. Tracey will share her practical lessons on navigating Data Governance for Machine Learning systems, highlighting why clean, governed data is the indispensable foundation for trustworthy AI.
Her journey shows how technical expertise in data security can be leveraged to empower underrepresented communities to lead in the future of artificial intelligence.
In a field often defined by abstract algorithms and complex compliance, Tracey provides a vital, down-to-earth perspective on the foundational ethics of AI. She will share her strategic approach to managing data security, which is crucial for mitigating bias, ensuring accountability, and making sure that New Zealand’s AI transition is not only innovative but also sustainable and equitable. Her work is crucial to fostering trust in automated systems and focusing on the well-being of their users.

Biography
Tracey Savelio is a dedicated Data Governance Analyst at Kiwibank and the founder of 'Tokelau In Tech.' She is a creative and strategic thinker, a natural connector of ideas and people, and a force for good in the world of data and AI. As a leader in technical strategy, she embodies the core belief that the most impactful technology—especially AI—is built with a deep understanding of people, robust security, and a strong moral compass. Tracey’s expertise in data management, classification, and cloud controls is vital to ensuring the integrity of the large datasets used to train and run Machine Learning models.
In a field often defined by abstract algorithms and complex compliance, Tracey provides a vital, down-to-earth perspective on the foundational ethics of AI. She will share her strategic approach to managing data security, which is crucial for mitigating bias, ensuring accountability, and making sure that New Zealand’s AI transition is not only innovative but also sustainable and equitable. Her work is crucial to fostering trust in automated systems and focusing on the well-being of their users.
As a leader who actively mentors women in technology through programs like AWS Cloud-Up for Her, and through her own platform 'Tokelau In Tech,' Tracey is a shining example of how to build technology that is both powerful and profoundly human. Her story will empower, enable, educate, and inform attendees on turning technical governance into meaningful community impact.