Corey Wanless is a Principal Solutions Architect at World Wide Technology, where he leverages over two decades of experience in IT to drive innovation and efficiency through automation. Since joining WWT, Corey has been instrumental in guiding clients through the complexities of infrastructure automation, helping them to evaluate, implement, and operationalize large-scale solutions. In his current role, Corey focuses on empowering organizations to adopt DevOps principles and container platforms, transforming the way they build, deploy, and manage modern applications. His expertise in AI and data-driven technologies is reflected in his contributions to the AI Proving Ground and the development of cutting-edge solutions like the Kong AI Gateway and NVIDIA’s AI Blueprint for RAG. Corey’s recent projects include leading hands-on labs such as the “AI Gateway Hands-On Lab with Kong” and the “NVIDIA Run:ai Researcher Sandbox,” which provide practical insights into AI workload management and infrastructure automation. His thought leadership is further demonstrated through articles and labs that explore the deployment and optimization of Small Language Models (SLMs) for enterprise use. With a commitment to advancing technology and a passion for innovation, Corey continues to be a pivotal figure in shaping the future of IT operations and AI integration at WWT.