Sheila Shahpari is the founder/Principal of Paritta Group Inc., a digital agency focused on delivering customer and employee engagement solutions built on Microsoft and other Open-Source technologies. A software architect (and 10X Microsoft MVP in both Artificial Intelligence and Business Applications) by trade, she has served in many roles within the professional services industry starting her career as a software engineer. Sheila also provides technical guidance and services to start-ups in the AI and business application space and provides product advisory to Microsoft in support of their AI and Business Application products. She specializes in Enterprise Architecture, Delivery Leadership, Capability Development, CRM, Enterprise Search, AI, and Software Development. In her spare time, she is active in numerous technical communities and is involved with various nonprofits. In addition, she is an active runner and musician (though not at the same time) and is currently attempting the title of whiskey connoisseur.