Speaker Information
Full Name
Leslie Harlien
Job Title
VP for US Public Sector
Company
Lenovo
Speaker Bio
Leslie Harlien holds the position of Vice President for US Public Sector at Lenovo, having joined the company in March 2024. Her role reflects a deep passion for serving our public sector customers and helping to enable them to achieve their mission. Leslie is a devoted lifelong learner, exuding enthusiasm for technology, customer relationships, and inspirational leadership.
In her 28-year tenure within the technology industry before joining Lenovo, she dedicated her expertise to serving education, federal, state, and local government customers throughout North America. Throughout her career, Leslie held various sales and leadership roles that contributed to her strategic approach. Leslie has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas in Austin.
Furthermore, she has demonstrated her commitment to professional development by obtaining a Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT certification from Vanderbilt University. Beyond her corporate endeavors, Leslie actively engages in mentoring programs within the technology sector, aiming to make a positive impact on women in technology. As a former Advisory Board member for the Business School at the University of Incarnate Word, Leslie has played a role in shaping educational and professional pathways. Leslie’s community involvement extends to her role as a Wish Granter for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, reflecting her dedication to making a difference. Leslie finds joy in travel, sports, and outdoor activities with her family and friends.
In her 28-year tenure within the technology industry before joining Lenovo, she dedicated her expertise to serving education, federal, state, and local government customers throughout North America. Throughout her career, Leslie held various sales and leadership roles that contributed to her strategic approach. Leslie has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas in Austin.
Furthermore, she has demonstrated her commitment to professional development by obtaining a Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT certification from Vanderbilt University. Beyond her corporate endeavors, Leslie actively engages in mentoring programs within the technology sector, aiming to make a positive impact on women in technology. As a former Advisory Board member for the Business School at the University of Incarnate Word, Leslie has played a role in shaping educational and professional pathways. Leslie’s community involvement extends to her role as a Wish Granter for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, reflecting her dedication to making a difference. Leslie finds joy in travel, sports, and outdoor activities with her family and friends.

Session Information
Name
AI Vertical Implementation Panel
Time
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location Name
Brazos Ballroom, located on the Conference Level of the hotel