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Sultan Ennab shared thisExcel is to accounting as AI is to your industry today. In the 1980s, critics panicked that electronic spreadsheets would eliminate accountants. Instead, Excel made math cheap, which exploded the demand for strategic financial analysis. We are watching the exact same economic principle—Jevons Paradox—play out in software engineering today. AI won't replace engineers; it will exponentially increase the volume and complexity of software the world requires. But there is a critical operational catch: AI won't fix a broken process. It just executes it faster. Deploying tools into a messy workflow simply creates a "Wall-of-Code"—thousands of lines of unreviewed syntax that nobody on your team can explain, defend, or safely change. The secret to navigating this shift isn't the tool. It's the sequencing: Operating model first, tools second. Want to go deeper? I've mapped out the exact historical business blueprint, the operational parallels, and how leaders can build deterministic guardrails around probabilistic tools to scale safely. Read the 3-minute full analysis in my article below. Let's discuss in the comments: How is your organization currently balancing velocity, quality, and risk?The Excel Blueprint: What the 1980s Spreadsheet Revolution Teaches Us About AI Code AssistantsThe Excel Blueprint: What the 1980s Spreadsheet Revolution Teaches Us About AI Code Assistants
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Sultan Ennab shared thisA Stanford study found developers using AI coding assistants were 3.5x more likely to believe their insecure code was safe. Not less confident. More. I call the result the Wall-of-Code: thousands of AI-generated lines, prompted by someone without a software engineering background, that nobody can explain, defend, or safely change. It's already in production. An AI agent on Replit's platform deleted a live database mid-incident, then tried to conceal it. I've never seen a board ask for a post-mortem on a productivity win. I've seen plenty ask for one on a data loss event. This isn't an argument against AI-assisted development; I use it myself. It's an argument for sequencing: operating model first, tools second. I wrote up what that governance looks like, and what it costs to skip it.
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Sultan Ennab shared thisThere is a pattern in every AI deployment that works, and it shows up at the same place most strategies stall. AI is a mirror. It reflects what's already there. A sound process gets amplified. A broken one gets executed faster, at greater scale, with greater consequence. This new article offers one argument I think is worth your time. https://lnkd.in/eG2WrYqW #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #AgenticAI #EnterpriseAI #AIStrategy #AILeadership #AIAdoption #DigitalTransformation #TechLeadership #ExecutiveInsights #DataFoundation #AIArchitecture #ProcessDesign #WorkflowAutomation #RAG #MLOps #EnergyIndustry #CriticalInfrastructure #GridModernization #GridPlanning #EnergyTransition #PowerSystems #HealthcareAI #RegulatoryAffairs #BusinessStrategy #OperationalExcellence #Innovation #FutureOfWork #LinkedInTech #MITProfessionalEducation #MachineLearning #LLM #DataStrategy #TechInnovationAI Is a Mirror, Not a Magic Wand. And That Changes EverythingAI Is a Mirror, Not a Magic Wand. And That Changes Everything
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Sultan Ennab shared thisEPE is gearing up for the American Clean Power Association (ACP) CLEANPOWER 2026! Join us June 1-4 in Houston, TX. We’ll be at the center of discussions on the future of American energy. Check out our CLEANPOWER page to learn about our exciting sessions and schedule time with our experts at Booth #2201: https://lnkd.in/gBHaP9fr Panel Discussions: Don’t miss our session featuring EPE Technical Director of Independent Engineering, Matt Cramer, on Wednesday, June 3 at 2:30 pm. Matt will share practical insights about how evolving Independent Engineering practices can help developers, investors, lenders, and utilities reduce late-stage project failure, improve financing outcomes, and support more resilient project design in a topology-constrained grid. InSights Demo: Experience a live demo of InSights, our advanced energy intelligence platform that helps protect your investment by managing key project viability factors throughout its lifespan. Book a demo during ACP: https://lnkd.in/g8RJy-Wt We look forward to connecting with you at #CLEANPOWER26! #AmericanCleanPower #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #GridModernization #RenewableEnergy #PowerSystems #EnergyInfrastructure #TransmissionPlanning #DER #UtilityScaleSolar #BatteryStorage #IndependentEngineering #EnergyAnalytics #EnergyIntelligence #InSights #ElectricPower #GridReliability #UtilityInnovation #EnergySoftware
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Sultan Ennab shared thisProud to share completing MIT Professional Education's No Code AI and Machine Learning: Building Data Science Solutions: 80 hours of rigorous learning alongside an exceptional global cohort from 14+ countries and 48+ industries. As a technology and executive leader, staying at the AI frontier isn't optional; it's a responsibility. I went back to MIT with a working knowledge and experience of AI and left with something more valuable: a sharper, validated framework for AI deployment and a deeper command of what's genuinely new. This program didn't just affirm what I already knew. It expanded it. The capstone was the highlight, a challenging exercise that pushed me to design and build a practical agentic AI system with real business utility. That work alone was worth the investment. To my fellow business and technology executive leaders and anyone making AI implementation decisions: If you're evaluating AI adoption in your organization, this program belongs on your shortlist. Not because it teaches you to code, but because it gives you the conceptual authority to lead AI transformation with confidence. The vendor conversations/consultants, the important culture shifts, the build-vs-buy calls, the team questions, this program sharpens all of them. AI literacy at the leadership level is no longer optional. MIT makes it achievable. A heartfelt thank you to the world-renowned MIT faculty: Caroline Uhler, Ph.D. — Henry L. & Grace Doherty Associate Professor, MIT EECS — for bringing rigor and clarity to data exploration and the foundations of structured data science @John Tsitsiklis, Ph.D. (https://lnkd.in/eTA54wS9, Clarence J. Lebel Professor, MIT EECS — for demystifying predictive methods in ways that translate directly to executive judgment Munther Dahleh, Ph.D. — William A. Coolidge Professor, MIT EECS; Director, MIT IDSS — for connecting decision systems and generative AI to the ethical imperatives leaders must own Stefanie Jegelka, Ph.D. — Associate Professor, MIT EECS; CSAIL — for making neural networks and computer vision approachable for a no-code audience Devavrat Shah, Ph.D. — Andrew (1956) & Erna Viterbi Professor, MIT EECS; Director, Statistics & Data Science Center — for framing the AI landscape with precision and grounding recommendation intelligence in real decision science Each of you has a rare gift: standing at the research frontier while speaking to practitioners who need to use what you know. Thank you! To the Great Learning faculty — @Abhinanda Sarkar, @Bradford Tuckfield, @Pavankumar Gurazada, @Viplove Raj Sharma, and @Georg Huettenegger — your hands-on workshops and real-world business cases turned MIT's academic depth into executable skill. Thank you, and the entire program team, for a seamlessly delivered experience. #MIT #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #NoCodeAI #ExecutiveEducation #MITProfessionalEducation #GreatLearning #AILeadership #DataScience #GenerativeAI #ContinuousLearning #AIStrategy #EPE #AI
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Sultan Ennab reposted thisSultan Ennab reposted thisNew Release: InSights v3.8 introduces updated market intelligence across key markets. As interconnection competition intensifies, developers need tools that help evaluate both grid feasibility and market competitiveness earlier in the development cycle. InSights v3.8 delivers: - Updated SERC capacity datasets aligned to current study assumptions - Refreshed market and curtailment models across SERC and ERCOT These updates help developers test strategy, assess viability, and refine project decisions with greater confidence. Start a trial or reach out to Customer Success Manager to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eD6nhZ3u
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Sultan Ennab reposted thisSultan Ennab reposted thisTomorrow's grid needs smarter planning tools that can keep pace with growing demands. Join us at the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) T&D Conference for an exclusive live demo of ENER-i, EPE’s cloud-native planning intelligence layer grounded in 50 years of power systems expertise. Visit Booth #3801 to connect with our team of experts and experience firsthand how our distribution planning suite delivers accurate, intuitive analytics that support more confident investment decisions. Book your demo today: https://lnkd.in/eS2xU_Hj #IEEEPES #IEEEevents
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Sultan Ennab reposted thisSultan Ennab reposted thisGrid planning is evolving quickly, and now more than ever, it’s critical that planning tools keep pace. ENER-i, our cloud-native planning intelligence layer, builds on 50 years of power systems expertise to help automate future-state scenario modeling and operations planning for utility distribution teams. In this video, Chase Lansdale, P.E., Director of Software Solutions, breaks down how ENER-i runs hundreds of scenarios faster, to deliver intuitive analytics that support confident investment decisions. Discover how ENER-i is helping utilities modernize #DistributionPlanning: https://lnkd.in/g9cCVBbu
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Sultan Ennab reposted thisSultan Ennab reposted thisInSights v3.6 is here! We��re excited to announce the launch of InSights v3.6, bringing competitive bidding functionality to SPP along with significant study model updates across several regions. Key Highlights: -Competitive Bidding: Expanded to SPP, introducing a competitive allocation function that lets you enter bid prices directly and see re-allocation analysis. Perfect for assessing project viability in competitive markets -Capacity Model Updates: PJM and MISO datasets have been updated to align with the most current study assumptions -Curtailment Model Updates: SPP datasets have been refreshed using the latest models, ensuring analyses reflect the most current forward-looking price signals Ready to take your grid analysis to the next level? Contact our support team or explore the in-app portal to see how v3.6 can transform your project workflows For more information on InSights or to watch an on-demand demo of the platform, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gjmCMEJ3
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Sultan Ennab liked thisSultan Ennab liked thisToday we are announcing a $468M credit facility from Export-Import Bank of the United States to fund a massive ramp in satellite production here in America. For a New Prime like Astranis, it's a huge vote of confidence from the United States Government. “Astranis is delivering mission-critical infrastructure to customers around the world at unprecedented speed and scale,” said EXIM Chairman John Jovanovic. “We are confident this is just the beginning. Under President Trump’s leadership, EXIM will continue to help the United States stay ahead of the curve in developing the industries of the future and boost American competitiveness around the globe.” This means we have capital to build more satellites in the United States and get them into orbit faster. As we sign new customers, this helps us move from contract to satellites in orbit at the speed our customers need. Astranis's satellites serve a huge unmet need. This year we've signed some of our biggest and most important deals yet. Earlier this month we announced a partnership with stc group for a dedicated satellite for Saudi Arabia. We have more than $1B in contracts to deliver, and now we can ramp up production to meet this demand and do our part to help re-industrialize America. Thank you to EXIM for backing us. Now, back to building for the Expansion Era.
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Sultan Ennab liked thisSultan Ennab liked this25 years can go by quickly when work and your personal life keep evolving ... and when people keep giving you reasons to care deeply about it. Today marks 25 years at UKG and what I really think about are the people who I’ve had the opportunity to learn from along the way. Colleagues and leaders who challenged my thinking. Teams who continue to show up for customers on the good days and the stressful days. Customers who were candid enough to trust us with their feedback. My family and friends who encouraged me to grow and find purpose. That purpose is the millions of frontline workers whose everyday experiences remind me why our work matters. It’s crazy how much has changed since my first day across technology, the market, and the business. One thing still matters to me: great customer experiences still come down to people taking proactive ownership, caring about the outcome, and working together to make things better. To anyone who helped me get here, gave me a laugh when I needed it, and made the journey more meaningful along the way — thank you!
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Sultan Ennab liked thisI am excited to share another case study! Alliant Energy has been a long time partner of Clean Power Research and we're excited to share how #PowerClerk®helped modernize their #interconnection process. Thank you Alliant Energy for being such a great business partner. https://lnkd.in/gtcYs3NsSultan Ennab liked thisWe're excited to share a new case study highlighting how Alliant Energy modernized its #PowerClerk® interconnection workflow as application volumes grew and requirements evolved. Read the case study >https://lnkd.in/gN5Fdk2b Alliant Energy reduced project review cycle times by 37%, cut end-to-end cycle times for sub-20 kW projects by 68%, and reduced approval steps from 12 to 5. For utilities managing growing DER activity, this case study demonstrates the value of workflow modernization, automation, and standardization. Thank you to the Alliant Energy team for sharing your experience so other utilities can benefit from their journey. #Utilities #DER #Interconnection #UtilityInnovation #PowerClerk
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Sultan Ennab liked thisSultan Ennab liked thisThere is a lot of debate about whether AI-written code is "good," and I think it misses the more interesting shift. As far as I can tell, a growing amount of working software now exists that nobody, human or model, can fully explain. And when Andrej Karpathy coined "vibe coding" last year, this was part of the definition. Accept all, don't read the diffs, paste the error back in, see what happens. It was half joke, half method, and the method turned out to work more often than it had any right to. A workflow that violates every single rule of software engineering keeps producing software that runs. I do this too. Claude Code or Codex builds something in an afternoon that would have taken me a week, the tests pass, I ship it. A few observations from doing this for a while: 1 - "It works" and "I know why it works" have become two separate achievements. Most of us only track the first one, because the first one is what the demo shows. 2 - The model does not carry the explanation with it. Every new session starts from zero. The system prompt, the CLAUDE.md, the git history are the only memory there is, and most people's are thin. You end up with code whose author no longer exists. 3 - The failure is delayed, not absent. Nothing goes wrong on day one. It goes wrong when a dependency changes, when the thing has to scale, or when a colleague opens the repo and asks a reasonable question that nobody can answer. 4 - The instinct to leave a working thing alone is deeply human. It is also how every organization ended up with a mainframe job nobody dares to retire. We are speedrunning that history, in weeks instead of decades. I think of the gap as understanding debt. Handled well, it works like technical debt: you take it on knowingly, you know the rate, you pay it down while the code is still fresh in someone's head. The problem is that most people don't know they are borrowing, because the tooling makes borrowing feel free. This is not an argument against letting AI build things. The productivity is real and I am not giving it back. It is an argument for spending some of the time it gives back on reading what it made, asking the model to explain its own design decisions, writing the two paragraphs of architecture notes that future-you will need. The models are surprisingly good teachers about their own code, if you ask. We don't know yet how much of the software being written this way will still be running, unexplained, in five years. I suspect a lot. But still. If you want to build things with Claude Code and agents that you can actually explain afterwards, I am running a free webinar on exactly that, as the opener for my next cohort. Last time, more than 2,000 people joined. Waitlist: https://hitl.es/waitlist
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Sultan Ennab liked thisSultan Ennab liked thisI am delighted to welcome Paula Davis to Korn Ferry's Global Corporate Affairs Practice. Based in New York, Paula joins us with more than three decades of leadership experience spanning communications, marketing, corporate affairs, reputation management, corporate social responsibility, and organizational transformation. Most recently, Paula was a leader at a global executive search firm in the Communications and Marketing Search practice, where she advised clients on building world-class communications and marketing functions while leading senior executive searches across industries. She brings a rare combination of executive search expertise and firsthand operating experience. Prior to executive search, Paula held senior leadership roles with organizations including Colgate, HARMAN International, Alcoa, and The Pepsi Bottling Group. Throughout her career, she has led CEO transitions, corporate rebrands, culture transformations, crisis communications, shareholder activism responses, takeover situations, and complex M&A integrations. She is widely respected for her strategic counsel, business acumen, and ability to build and develop high-performing teams. As expectations continue to evolve for corporate affairs leaders, our clients increasingly seek executives who can navigate complex stakeholder environments while driving business performance and organizational impact. Paula's experience, perspective, and deep relationships across the corporate affairs landscape will be an extraordinary asset to our clients, candidates, and colleagues. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Paula is deeply committed to community service and leadership development through her work with several nonprofit and advisory boards. Please join me in welcoming Paula to Korn Ferry. We are thrilled to have her on board and look forward to partnering with her as we continue to strengthen our Corporate Affairs practice and help our clients build exceptional leadership teams. #KornFerry #CorporateAffairs #Communications #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #CorporateCommunications #marketing #InvestorRelations #CSR #CorporateAffairsLeadership Nels Olson Beth Fowler Annie (Lohmeyer) Riva Trenholm Boggs Jeremy S. Gold Andrew Lowe Dayna Keene Cassandra Wade Alessandra Edgar Andrew W. Ally Wilkinson Tamara Rodman Sarah Jensen Clayton
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Sultan Ennab liked thisSultan Ennab liked thisI am very excited that encoord will partner with Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Google, and Rewiring America on their first-of-a-kind SHARE initiative, together with Carrier, Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home, Demand Side Analytics, and others. Link to the press release and to the SHARE website in the comments.
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Sultan Ennab liked thisSultan Ennab liked thisWCore is a hardware abstraction tool making it simple to build, integrate, and deploy waveforms and applications across multiple platforms for easy portability and scalability. Check out the video to see how WCore streamlines development and speeds up deployment. https://lnkd.in/etpvweCa
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