May 6, 2026 · Scheman Building, Ames, IA
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Brandon Carlson

Brandon Carlson

President · Lean TECHniques

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Johnston, IA

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Brandon Carlson is the founder of Lean TECHniques, a technology and management consultancy based in Des Moines specializing in Digital Transformation, IT Modernization, and Software Delivery. Known for replacing ego with empathy and a straightforward, “meet people where they are” approach, Brandon values curiosity and collaboration over dogma and has been on his learning journey in technology for over 30 years.

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Facilitated Discussion — Business Systems & Data — 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM, Room 220-230-240

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Business Systems and Data

Using Lean Thinking to Unlock Real ROI in AI

2:15 PM–3:00 PM · Room 250-252 · Expert Talk

You know you need to be leveraging AI. You’re probably already using tools like ChatGPT to draft content, brainstorm, or speed up routine work. But how do you move from occasional use to something that’s built into how your business runs — improving efficiency, decision-making, and results? This session is for leaders who want more than experiments. You’ll see real examples of how AI is being used across business functions like marketing, operations, compliance, and sales and walk away with a simple way to spot where it can create meaningful impact in your business next.

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## Speaker: Brandon Carlson
**President** at **Lean TECHniques** — Johnston, IA
**Conference:** CIRAS AI Summit for Iowa — May 6, 2026

### Bio

Brandon Carlson is the founder of Lean TECHniques, a technology and management consultancy based in Des Moines specializing in Digital Transformation, IT Modernization, and Software Delivery. Known for replacing ego with empathy and a straightforward, “meet people where they are” approach, Brandon values curiosity and collaboration over dogma and has been on his learning journey in technology for over 30 years.

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- **Using Lean Thinking to Unlock Real ROI in AI** [Business Systems and Data] (2:15 PM–3:00 PM)

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