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Instructor
Wesley Hartman
Instructor
Wesley Hartman is the Founder of Automata Practice Development. He started in Information Technology in 2005 and specifically in IT for accounting in 2009 at Kirsch Kohn and Bridge, an accounting firm with 80 years of history.
At Kirsch Kohn and Bridge, he pioneered an RPA platform in 2014 with an automation to input K-1 data from a spreadsheet into tax software. From there he grew the platform to include, data mining, custom emailing and invoicing, and decision making. He has spoken at conferences to share his knowledge and experience in robot engineering along with other topics relating to technology and efficiency.
He is part of the AICPA Engage Tech+ committee and speaks at the AICPA Engage conference on how to implement emerging technology and methods for making practices more efficient using technology.
His focus is on analyzing procedures with the mindset of engineering efficiency and process improvement. He will break down tasks into pieces to look at all the cogs in the machine in order to find ways that technology can evolve and transform accounting.
Wesley holds a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Engineering and worked on an autonomous vehicle project, so automation is part of his identity. He also practices martial arts, enjoys building furniture in his garage, and puts together a haunted maze in his driveway for Halloween.
Generative AI is transforming the accounting world, but how do you make it work for you? Roll up your sleeves, fire up your laptop, and get ready to dive in during this immersive, multi-hour session.
We'll start with a foundational overview of Generative AI—how it works and why it matters. From there, you’ll jump into hands-on exercises designed to get you comfortable using Generative AI tools and showcasing their potential. Through guided activities, you'll build, prompt, and test your way to stronger skills and deeper understanding.
To get the most from this session, please purchase a license to ChatGPT. While other Generative AI tools can work, all exercises and demonstrations will be done using ChatGPT.
Please use the following link to download the materials: (TBD)
An iPad or tablet can work, but a laptop is strongly recommended for the best experience.
720 S Colorado Blvd, Classroom, Glendale, Arapahoe County, Colorado 80246-1904
Get DirectionsTo get the most from this session, please purchase a license to ChatGPT. While other Generative AI tools can work, all exercises and demonstrations will be done using ChatGPT.
Anyone who would like hands on AI experience!
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