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The Future of Freight: AI’s Role in Operational Systems and Data Transformation

— Sunny Bajaj, Head of Infra, Data and AI, BNSF Railway

41:50 Minutes Exclusive Interview with Samual Matthew, Host, AI SuccessFactors Podcast

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In this episode of AI Success Factors, host Samuel Matthew speaks with Sunny Bajaj, Head of Infrastructure, Data, and AI at BNSF Railway, about the groundbreaking role artificial intelligence plays in freight rail systems. From proactive decision-making to real-time asset monitoring, Sunny offers a deep dive into how AI is revolutionizing operational infrastructure. Listeners will gain a unique perspective on the strategic, technical, and leadership challenges in deploying AI across 32,500 miles of track and thousands of rolling assets.

Key Takeaways:

  • How predictive analytics and real-time data are reshaping rail maintenance.
  • The ROI-driven approach to securing leadership buy-in for AI initiatives.
  • Scaling edge-to-cloud architectures for massive operational ecosystems.
  • Future trends: generative BI, robotics, and AI-first organizations.

Featuring:

  • Host: Samuel Matthew, AI SuccessFactors Podcast – LinkedIn
  • Guest: Sunny Bajaj, Head of Infra, Data and AI, BNSF Railway – LinkedIn

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