Tracy Kerrins, Consumer CIO and Head of Enterprise Generative AI at Wells Fargo, spoke to Elon students about career growth, technology innovation and resilience during a Behind the Resume event.
Tracy Kerrins, Consumer CIO and Head of Enterprise Generative AI at Wells Fargo, visited the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business on April 17 to speak with students as part of the Behind the Resume series.
The session was moderated by Executive in Residence David Goslin and Lily Hauptmann ’25, a business analytics major from Cape Cod, Mass.
The event highlighted Kerrins’ career path from engineering graduate to technology executive, with roles of ever-increasing responsibility at PwC, Accenture, Bank of America and now Wells Fargo.
“I never planned to work in financial services,” Kerrins said. “But I found that technology at scale is exciting — it’s complex, it’s high stakes, and it’s critical to everyday life.”
Kerrins discussed the rapid growth of generative AI and how companies like Wells Fargo are adapting while also prioritizing the risk management challenges associated with AI. She encouraged students to actively use AI tools, build critical thinking skills and seek roles that feel challenging.
“Learn constantly. Use technology. Don’t be afraid of it,” Kerrins said.
Passionate about supporting women in technology, Kerrins also shared the importance of mentorship, resilience during setbacks and staying focused on personal growth rather than chasing titles.
“You don’t have to know everything at once,” Kerrins said. “But you do have to be willing to take the leap, stay curious and keep moving forward.”