What Cavemen, Cost, and Coordination Teach Us About AI

In our Fall 2026 Virginia Tech ECE & CS Colloquium Series, we welcomed back Tracy Gregorio (BS ’83 CS), CEO of G2 Ops, Inc. Drawing on over three decades of leadership in software engineering, cybersecurity, and data analytics, Tracy shares an engaging perspective on how fundamental human factors and strategic planning shape our adoption of emerging technologies. In her talk, "Grog Finds a Rock: What Cavemen, Cost, and Coordination Teach Us About AI," Tracy explores the parallels between humanity’s earliest tool-making and the modern artificial intelligence revolution. Gregorio offers an insightful roadmap for students, engineers, and tech leaders on evaluating the true cost of technology, managing organizational coordination, and implementing AI in ways that drive meaningful innovation. ECE alum? Join our LinkedIn Virginia Tech ECE Alumni & Community page! / 1862583 As the country's fourth-largest ECE department, The Bradley Department offers strong education and research opportunities in diverse areas, including computers, control systems, communications, electronics, electromagnetics, and power. To learn more, visit our website! https://ece.vt.edu/ Instagram: / vt_ece LinkedIn: / vtece Facebook: / virginiatechece #education #virginiatech #virginiatechhokies #research #engineering #AI #cybersecurity #computerengineering