On May 2, Fairfax, VA-based Concept Plus, LLC announced that Eileen Vidrine, former chief data and AI officer for the United States Air Force (USAF), has joined the company as a strategic advisor. As Concept Plus’ largest account, the USAF is central to its mission of empowering defense operations through transformative technology. Vidrine’s leadership will enhance Concept Plus’s alignment with the USAF’s mission objectives, the company said.
Vidrine’s distinguished tenure with the Department of the Air Force from 2018 to 2024 demonstrated her vision for leveraging advanced data strategies and AI to drive operational readiness, resilience, and modernization. Recognized as a Top 100 AI Leader and a recipient of the Data IQ Lifetime Achievement Award, her expertise in data governance and AI innovation directly contributed to mission-critical advancements across the USAF.
“We are honored to welcome Eileen Vidrine as a strategic advisor,” said Ahmad Abuzaakouk, CEO of Concept Plus. “Her unmatched expertise in data strategy and AI innovation enhances our proven capabilities and solidifies our ability to deliver impactful solutions that meet the Air Force’s most pressing mission needs. Concept Plus is proud to empower the Air Force with technologies and methodologies that are already driving transformational results.”
In her advisory role, Vidrine will guide Concept Plus’ initiatives to further the USAF’s strategic priorities, such as optimizing multidomain command and control, advancing AI-driven decision-making, and modernizing enterprise IT systems. By building on Concept Plus’ legacy of delivering dependable, mission-tailored solutions, her insights will ensure the Air Force continues to achieve operational excellence in an evolving defense landscape.
“Joining Concept Plus at this moment of growth and innovation is an exciting opportunity,” said Vidrine. “The Air Force’s strategic priorities resonate deeply with Concept Plus’ mission of delivering transformative IT solutions. I look forward to advancing our collaboration with the Air Force and helping to shape the future of data and AI in defense.”
Source: Concept Plus
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