Passionate Architect!!! Tracy “Trac” Bannon is a Sr. Principal with the MITRE Corporation. She is an accomplished software architect, engineer, and researcher specializing in applying AI/ML and Generative AI to the software development lifecycle. Trac's work is at the intersection of pioneering software practices and transformative leadership in technology. She’s passionate about community building and knowledge sharing. Trac is a long-time advocate for diversity in technology, helping to narrow the gaps as a mentor, sponsor, volunteer, and friend. Ms. Bannon is a featured industry speaker, blogger, author, and accomplished podcaster including 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 and 𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗛𝗼𝗽𝘀. Trac is a senior member of the IEEE.