SecretCon 2026
Architecting Our Careers for the AI Age
Grant Ecker, Linda Finley, Matt Walburn
Abstract:
This leadership panel discusses at how we need to evolve our career plans as AI reshapes the enterprise. It focuses on building the skills, mindset, and influence required to stay relevant while guiding organizations through constant change. The goal is simple: remain valuable as the technology landscape shifts, and lead others through it.



Grant Ecker, Linda Finley, Matt Walburn
Architecting Our Careers for the AI Age
Grant Ecker
VP Enterprise Architecture, Ecolab
CEO, Chief Architect Network
Linda Finley
Founder, Leadership Advantage
Founder, Twin Cities Business Architecture Forum
Matt Walburn
Fmr. VP of Enterprise Architecture, Foot Locker