Ambassador of the Year 2023 Archives - SwissCognitive | AI Ventures, Advisory & Research

Stacie Konan

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:05:33 +0000

20+ years advancing global security policy, leading data-driven organizational change and AI integration, managing multilateral programs, collaborating across science & technology industries, and creating deep strategic partnerships with leaders in the National Security Council, Congress, the State Department, USAID, FEMA, federal agencies, foreign governments, academia, and private industry.*

*Views are my own and don’t represent my employer, the U.S. Department of Defense.

Der Beitrag Stacie Konan erschien zuerst auf SwissCognitive | AI Ventures, Advisory & Research.

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Eloy Sasot

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:27:53 +0000

Spacecraft orbit coder in his early career, Eloy became a Serial Data and AI Transformer. He designs, orchestrates and advises on complex digital transformations. He evolved through 8 diverse industries spanning B2C, B2B and Gov -e.g. Cartier owner Richemont, Sodexo, News Corp, American Express, European Space Agency; with outstanding experience in delivering 3 highly complex global change programs. Dual business-science education, with an INSEAD MBA and a Master of Mathematical Engineering, both with distinction. Speaking 5 fluent languages. Multi-award winner CDAO, guest lecturer at top tier Universities, executive advisor and board member, keynote speaker. // Industry focus: Luxury, Retail, Food, Consumer Services, Media, Publishing, Financial Services, Renewable Energy, Information Technology Services, Space Engineering //

Der Beitrag Eloy Sasot erschien zuerst auf SwissCognitive | AI Ventures, Advisory & Research.

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Jair Ribeiro

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:24:43 +0000

Jair Ribeiro is a visionary leader in the field of artificial intelligence, with a deep passion for bridging the gap between technology and people. With over 15 years of experience in IT leadership and a diverse background, he is a true expert in combining technical expertise with business acumen, data science, ethics, and design. Jair’s role as Analytics and Insights Leader at the Volvo Group showcases his ability to drive success and evolve a company to become data-driven. He is dedicated to shaping the future of technology in a way that benefits both people and businesses alike. // Main industry and focus: Technology and IT, Business and Leadership, Automotive and Manufacturing (specifically the Volvo Group) //

Der Beitrag Jair Ribeiro erschien zuerst auf SwissCognitive | AI Ventures, Advisory & Research.

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Christophe Zoghbi

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:23:03 +0000

Christophe is a Software Engineer with over 12 years of experience in Software development and various fields of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. He’s the Founder & CEO of Zaka, an Artificial Intelligence education & consulting company that aims to develop the AI sector with a focus on MENA. He is also the Founder & President of Beirut AI, an NGO that brings together the applied Artificial Intelligence community in Lebanon, where he organizes community events and technical workshops to help people understand and apply AI. // Main expertise: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Education, Community Building, Startups // Main industry: Education, Academia.

Der Beitrag Christophe Zoghbi erschien zuerst auf SwissCognitive | AI Ventures, Advisory & Research.

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Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:22:07 +0000

Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem is an expert in the effects of Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on secure critical infrastructure design and other exponentially developing technologies on the economy, healthcare, and society. He explains the cyber threats and opportunities created by these new developments. As a proven leader in cybersecurity with over 17th years of experience in the field, Dr. Ebrahim has been helping companies grow their technological capabilities with keen insight and creative ideas. He has worked with many technologies in different positions. He is currently leading the cybersecurity department and is responsible for assessing internal technological capabilities from both OT and IT perspectives. Dr. Ebrahim holds a Ph.D. degree in Engineering from Khalifa University in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. He manages to publish a couple of articles in the most prestigious journals in the world and has some of the worldwide recognized security certificates. He has been an expert speaker and panel member in cybersecurity events and summits. In 2015, Dr. Ebrahim won the Tamayaz Excellence Award, an appreciation award in the category of inventions of information technology & smart services. Also, he is an active member of many engineering associations across the world.

Der Beitrag Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi erschien zuerst auf SwissCognitive | AI Ventures, Advisory & Research.

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Simon See

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:20:25 +0000

Simon See has one foot in the industry and another in the academic. Not only he has been helping Nvidia to shape their technology agenda, he is also been working with the University to develop and train new talents. Simon has more than 200 peer-review pubications and book under his name.

Der Beitrag Simon See erschien zuerst auf SwissCognitive | AI Ventures, Advisory & Research.

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Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:19:43 +0000

Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji is a Nigerian social entrepreneur and human development expert whose work cuts across entrepreneurship, education, youth development and public leadership. She is the founder and chief executive officer of Rise Networks, a Nigeria-based private and public sector funded Youth Interest social enterprise. // Expertise and focus: Social Entrepreneur in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Education, EdTech & Digital Transformation, Public Policy.

Der Beitrag Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji erschien zuerst auf SwissCognitive | AI Ventures, Advisory & Research.

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Dimitrios Kalogeropoulos

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:17:41 +0000

Dimitris is Executive Director of the Global Health & Digital Innovation Foundation, UK, PhD in AI in Medicine with 20 years in global health, advising the World Bank, the WHO, the EU Commission, UNICEF and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Has had an instrumental role in developing health innovation ecosystems world-wide, and in resilience and recovery planning during the Covid-19 public health crisis. Participating in policy think-tanks he contributed to the EU AI Act. In 2015 helped shape policy for Deepening Health Reforms in China, now implemented as Healthy China 2030. Founder and workstream leader of the IEEE SA Value Base Pre-standard for Healthcare & Life Sciences. Previously IBM, CEO & Board Director, he serves on the board of advisors of start-ups in Europe and the US. Distinguished keynote speaker, judge and mentor in the Edison Accelerator, powered by GE Healthcare and Wayra UK, and Health Executive in Residence at the UCL Global Business School for Health.

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Patrick Bangert

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:10:54 +0000

Patrick is responsible for the global strategic business activities of Samsung SDS, the $10b IT services arm of Samsung Group where he used to lead the AI division for three years. Previously he was the CEO of algorithmica technologies that focusses on machine learning for the oil and gas sector. Prior to that, he was assistant professor of applied mathematics at Jacobs University in Germany, as well as a researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Patrick obtained his machine learning PhD in mathematics and his Masters in theoretical physics from University College London, and an executive leadership degree from INSEAD. // Industry: Healthcare; Manufacturing; Oil and Gas.

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Aurélie Jacquet

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:09:31 +0000

Aurelie is an independent consultant who advises ASX 20 companies on the responsible implementation of AI. She also works as Principal Research Consultant on Responsible AI for CSIRO-DATA61, she is a member of the NSW Government AI Committee and the co-chair of ACS’ AI Ethics Committee.

She also leads global initiatives for the implementation of Responsible AI. To cite a few, she is

Chair of the standards committee representing Australia at the international standards (ISO) on AI;
Co-chair of the first accredited global certification program for AI developed by the Responsible AI Institute for the World Economic
Forum; and
an expert on AI Classification and Risk for the OECD.ai Group

In 2021, she was also appointed by the European Commission as an expert as part of their international outreach initiative, which helps promote the EU’s vision on sustainable and trustworthy AI. Also in 2021, she won the Australia-New Zealand Women in AI and the Law award, she was recognised by Women in AI Ethics (WAIE) as one of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics globally, and the Responsible AI Institute Leadership Award.

Industry Focus: Financial services, telcos, retail

Der Beitrag Aurélie Jacquet erschien zuerst auf SwissCognitive | AI Ventures, Advisory & Research.

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