Kevin Petrie

Kevin Petrie, VP of Research at BARC, is sounding the alarm—and offering the playbook—on how enterprises can thrive in the age of AI without losing control. With a researcher's rigor and a strategist's clarity, Petrie is helping C-level leaders bridge the gap between AI opportunity and operational reality. In his work at BARC, a global research and consulting firm, Petrie leads the data management practice, working at the intersection of enterprise transformation, data governance, and AI deployment. His thesis is clear: AI can deliver massive productivity and revenue gains, but only if it's built on a foundation of data quality, robust governance, and human oversight.

Episode Summary

In our latest AI Realized episode, Kevin Petrie, VP of Research at BARC, explains why AI projects succeed or fail based on governance, data quality, and trust. From human-in-the-loop agents to the power of RAG, this episode is packed with real-world frameworks for enterprise leaders. If you're serious about AI deployment, don’t miss this one.