AI pilots are everywhere, but true transformation only happens when strategy, operations, and culture align. From manufacturing to oil and gas, organizations are learning that success depends not just on the algorithms, but on the systems that support them.
In this episode of The AI Talk Show, WLDA Founder and CEO Asha Saxena speaks with Marilia Maia, former Reliability and Equipment Analytics Manager at Transocean, to explore how AI is delivering impact in asset-heavy industries. Drawing on two decades of field experience, Marilia shares how cross-functional collaboration, governance, and data integration enable AI to move from proof of concept to production at scale.
This session is ideal for leaders navigating legacy systems, operational complexity, or slow-moving innovation pipelines, and looking for a path to real, measurable outcomes.
You’ll learn:
- What industrial leaders need to adopt to move from pilot to production
- How cross-functional collaboration can unblock AI value
- Why infrastructure readiness is critical and how to work with legacy systems
- What cultural, workforce, and communication strategies make AI adoption sustainable
- Practical examples from Ford, Hershey, Old Navy, and Transocean on driving measurable ROI with AI
Featured Guest
Marilia Maia — Former Reliability and Equipment Analytics Manager, Transocean
Host
Asha Saxena — Founder and CEO, WLDA | The AI Factor Institute
Duration
Approximately 31 minutes