About
Phison’s aiDAPTIV+ webinar is a must‑attend for anyone looking to lower the barrier to entry for on‑premises AI. It dives into how aiDAPTIV+ extends GPU memory using cost‑effective flash SSDs—unlocking the ability to train large language models (LLMs) locally, without expensive cloud GPU rentals. Attendees will learn hands‑on strategies to build more affordable, privacy‑focused AI infrastructures in their homes, offices, or edge environments—precisely what Phison aims to demonstrate
When
Monday, August 4, 2025 · 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Presenters
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Brian Cox
Director of Product and Solutions, Phison
Brian is a strategic go-to-market leader focused on emerging technologies—especially where AI, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, processing and storage converge. My work lives at the intersection of vision and velocity: translating cutting-edge tech into clear, actionable market strategies and products. I️'m ex-Synadia / VMware Tanzu / JFrog / Nutanix / SanDisk / Isilon / NetApp / HPE and a graduate of Santa Clara University where I️ received my BS and MBA degrees.
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Sebastien Jean
CTO, Phison
Sebastien is an accomplished leader for large-scale technology solutions in a multi-billion-dollar global market. As a proven innovator, I am skilled at looking for novel solutions to complex and ambiguous problems. Exceptionally strong talent for building and cultivating trusting relationships across internal and external organizations. Proven ability to engage customers and generate new business opportunities. Outstanding analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to communicate the vision to multinational teams.
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Alastair Cooke
Tech Field Day Event Lead - Futurum Group
Alastair has made a twenty-year career out of helping people understand complex IT infrastructure and how to build solutions that fulfill business needs. Much of his career has included teaching official training courses for vendors, including HPE, VMware, and AWS.
Alastair has written hundreds of analyst articles and papers exploring products and topics around on-premises infrastructure and virtualization and getting the most out of public cloud and hybrid infrastructure. Alastair has also been involved in community-driven, practitioner-led education through the vBrownBag podcast and the vBrownBag TechTalks.
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Alan Shimel
CEO and Founder, Techstrong Group
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Karen Lopez
Sr. Project Manager and Architect - InfoAdvisors
Karen Lopez is Sr. Project Manager and Architect at InfoAdvisors. She specializes in the practical application of data management principles. She is a frequent speaker, blogger and panelist on data quality, insights, and governance.

Karen’s known for her slightly irreverent yet constructive opinions and rants on information technology topics. She wants you to love your data.
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Jack Poller
Founder and Principal Analyst - Paradigm
Jack Poller is the founder and principal analyst for Paradigm Technica, an independent research, analyst, and and content creation company. Jack uses his more than 30 years of industry experience across a broad range of security, systems, storage, networking, and cloud-based solutions to help marketing and management leaders develop winning strategies in highly competitive markets.
Jack was recognized in the ARchitect Power 100 ranking of analysts with the most sustained buzz in the industry, and has appeared in CSO, AIthority, Dark Reading, SC, Data Breach Today, TechRegister, and HelpNet Security, among others