AI at Scale: How to Keep Costs Under Control
Daniel Gallo
Steven Johnson
Webinar details
As AI expands beyond a small group of power users to the broader workforce, the economics change quickly. Larger context windows, unnecessary model calls, overpowered models, repeated retrieval, and agentic workflows can all multiply consumption at scale. Making AI broadly accessible requires designing for efficiency from the start—not simply managing costs after deployment.
In this webinar, Dhiraj Sharma, co-founder and CEO of Simpplr and the leader behind Magnus, will join Steven Johnson, Opkalla’s Director of Partnerships to explore:
- The architectural choices that make broad AI adoption more economically viable
- The role of efficient context assembly in keeping AI relevant without driving unnecessary consumption
- How model selection and routing can avoid paying for more intelligence than required
- How workload optimization can help control the cost of AI as usage scales
About the presenters
Daniel Gallo
Daniel Gallo is Vice President of Solutions Consulting at Simpplr and a 25-year software and technology executive. He has built his career at the intersection of enterprise technology, employee experience, and business transformation, helping organizations turn complex platforms into practical tools that make work simpler and more connected.
Daniel is particularly interested in how AI is reshaping the digital workplace, specifically improving access to knowledge, personalizing communications, reducing friction, and giving employees more time to focus on meaningful work. He brings a pragmatic, people-first perspective to innovation, grounded in the belief that technology succeeds only when employees understand it, trust it, and actually use it.
An engaging communicator and experienced solutions leader, Daniel makes emerging technologies accessible, relevant, and actionable for business and people leaders alike.
Steven Johnson
Steven Johnson has over a decade of experience in technology, working with partners in healthcare, insurance, and technology. As a native North Carolinian, he has many relationships across the Carolinas. When he's not working, Steven spends time with his family, watching football and soccer, or listening to music.