Chad Meley is a seasoned executive and AI thought leader with a career spanning over two decades at the forefront of technology and data-driven innovation. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of DevRel at StarTree, with prior technology leadership experience at global organizations like Teradata, Dell, and FedEx. He is also a former Chief Data Officer at Electronic Arts, where he led initiatives leveraging data to enhance player experiences and operational efficiency.

An accomplished author and speaker, Chad has written extensively on AI, including an O'Reilly book on the subject, and frequently publishes byline articles in VentureBeat, SiliconANGLE, Forbes, and others. Chad is also a part time professor and advisor at The University of Texas McCombs School of Business, where he teaches and mentors students, and influences curriculum development to prepare the next generation of business technology leaders.