• Some people see big rocks as obstacles. • I move them, work around them, or build on them. • I grew up on a university campus where curiosity wasn’t just encouraged but was ambient. • My father was a professor. • My mother was both a teacher and a tailor. • At home, ideas were debated, patterns were studied, and creativity was disciplined by structure.

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  • Kevin A. Ogunsua, Forrester’s Principal Analyst for AI Strategy and Value, brings a multidisciplinary background that blends architecture, software development, and consulting. With a decade at Microsoft shaping AI visions for executive boards, he now focuses on translating AI initiatives into structured, enterprise‑scale programs that deliver measurable value. Ogunsua argues that many organizations stall after pilots because they lack strategic clarity, governance, and financial discipline. At Forrester, he aims to help leaders design AI systems that are innovative, trusted, and sustainably profitable, emphasizing a portfolio‑based approach to governance and value measurement.

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