Diego Salinas
AI Strategy and Governance Lead
- Role
- Ai Strategy and Governance at Bridgestone Americas
- Location
- Nashville, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Diego Salinas
Data Strategist with over 14 years of experience building high-integrity Master Data Governance (MDG) frameworks across global, transatlantic enterprises. Expert at bridging the gap between legacy ERP systems (Finance/Accounting) and the future of autonomous technology. Accomplished Architect of AI Enablement and Data Governance with a deep-rooted foundation in Data & Analytics, Finance, and ERP implementation. Expert at bridging the gap between cutting-edge technological innovation and enterprise-wide compliance, with a career defined by leading high-impact IT initiatives across global markets. Specialized in transforming stagnant data environments into high-velocity ecosystems by leveraging MIT Agentic AI frameworks to automate data orchestration, anomaly detection, and policy enforcement.BS in Accounting and Business ManagementApplied Agentic AI for Organizational Transformation/ MIT Professional Education Trilingual - English, Spanish and Portuguese
Experience
Ai Strategy and Governance
Jan 2025 — Present · Nashville, TN, US
Designed and launched the AI framework from scratch for employees across the Americas and Europe, establishing the first formal Global AI Usage Policy- Successfully transitioned the corporate culture from a \"Wild West\" environment of unsanctioned tools to a secure, governed ecosystem through the establishment of a high-level AI Governance Committee- Developed a comprehensive, multi-tiered syllabus covering the full AI spectrum: from foundational Large Language Model (LLM) basics to the deployment of complex Agentic AI workflows- Establish Data and Analytics KPIs to measure progress and identify areas of opportunity- Leveraged the literacy program as a strategic vehicle for governance, increasing policy compliance by framing security protocols as essential skills for day-to-day efficiency- Reduced workforce \"AI anxiety\" by repositioning AI as a co-pilot for productivity rather than a replacement for headcount, focusing on high-value corporate use cases- Chaired a Global cross-functional committee to review and approve enterprise-wide AI use cases, ensuring every initiative aligned with global data privacy standards and corporate risk appetite- Standardized AI communication and branding “Bridge-AI” to create a unified, recognizable source of truth for all AI-related updates and training.
Education
Barton College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting and Business/Management
2008 — 2011
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