Kathleen Perley, Founder & CEO
Kathleen is the CEO and Founder of DemystifAI, is a linguist-turned-entrepreneur and a recognized thought leader in artificial intelligence integration. Drawing from her successful background in healthcare digital transformation with DECODE which she sold to private equity. Today she serves as a professor and AI Advisor to The Deans at Rice University’s Jones School of Business, Kathleen combines hands-on experience with advanced academic knowledge. At DemystifAI, she provides strategic AI consulting and education, simplifying AI for mid-sized businesses to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. Her mission is to empower organizations to embrace AI confidently and strategically, breaking down barriers to apply AI effectively to real business challenges.
Pat Barry, President
Pat is a seasoned leader in data and analytics driving business growth through innovative strategies, high-performing teams, and cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions. Pat is the President of DemystifAI’s Consulting Arm and brings over 19 years of experience in data science and AI, combining technical expertise with strategic vision to deliver impactful AI solutions. Pat has successfully built and led teams to develop transformative tools, such as the Rapid AI Lab (RAIL) framework and an AI Health Insurance Plan Advisor, helping businesses achieve operational excellence.
He has collaborated with notable companies, including UnitedHealthcare, Mazda, Qualcomm, Google, and Unilever, applying advanced data science to drive personalization and improve business outcomes. Pat’s expertise spans AI strategy, predictive modeling, and data & analytics, and he has extensive experience working with Fortune 500 companies across healthcare, CPG, and technology sectors. At DemystifAI, Pat uses his experience to help mid-sized businesses transform data into actionable insights that drive growth, efficiency, and innovation.