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