Deedee Barre
Director of Information Technology Lexicon Inc.
Deedee Barre is Director of Information Technology at Lexicon, where she leads technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives across the organization. With experience spanning IT leadership, software consulting, and technology engineering, Deedee has built a reputation for aligning technology investments with business objectives and operational performance. Prior to joining Lexicon, she held IT leadership roles at CalArk, overseeing enterprise technology initiatives, systems modernization, and business-critical solutions. Drawing on experience across transportation, technology, and industrial sectors, she brings a practical perspective on leveraging innovation, AI, and emerging technologies to drive business value while managing risk and supporting organizational growth.
Seminars
- Building a Secure Foundation: Key steps and considerations for establishing data governance and security policies before premature AI rollout
- The rationale and process behind halting an enterprise-wide AI initiative to address security vulnerabilities
- The Road Ahead: Insights into the planned, security compliant, and phased approach to AI deployment and the expected progress in the coming months
Practical Takeaway: Leave with a clearer framework for evaluating where AI creates measurable operational value, where it introduces new cyber risk, and how to balance adoption with control across live projects
