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2025 Archives

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Thought Leadership Session with Dr. Paul Sanjoy and Dean Jonathan Davis

Enjoy the UHD MDCOB Thought Leadership Series from March 25, 2025 featuring Dr. Sanjoy Paul, Executive Director of Rice University’s Nexus program, Founder of AI Houston, and Lecturer at Rice University.  In this insightful interview between Dr. Paul and Dr. Jonathan Davis, Dean of the University of Houston Marilyn Davies College of Business, Dr. Paul delves into the transformative role of AI in modern business practices, sharing valuable insights on the latest trends and real-world applications across various industries. Watch now to stay informed and ahead in the ever-evolving world of AI!

Thought Leadership Series with Mr. Jhonathan Shaikh and Dean Davis

What does it take to rebuild your life, pivot your career, and build a business from scratch — all after surviving cancer as a young adult?

In this episode, we sit down with Jhonathan David Shaikh, MBA, President and Chief Data Strategist at Xabios Data, a cutting-edge data analytics and AI consulting firm based in New York City. Jhonathan opens up about balancing college classes, cancer treatment, and a night job simultaneously — and how that resilience became the foundation for everything that followed.


From banker in Houston to international finance consultant in New York, to pioneering AI entrepreneur, Jhonathan's story is anything but ordinary. He shares how a trip to China during his MBA program sparked a passion for data science and artificial intelligence, and why he believes the future belongs to those who understand both.