E452 Alex Siegman, Machine Learning Technical Program Manager at Google AI

Today's guest is Alex Siegman, Machine Learning Technical Program Manager at Google AI. Google are excited about the transformational power of AI and the helpful new ways it can be applied. From research that expands what's possible, to product integrations designed to make everyday things easier, and applying AI to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most, Google are committed to responsible innovation and technologies that benefit all of humanity.

Alex is an experienced leader in the AI/ML space, specializing in designing and leading AI-centric programs. He joined Goggle in April 2021 and currently partners with scientists, applied researchers, and engineering & product teams, alongside compliance, ethics and fairness orgs to develop and deploy human-centric, generative foundation models and other incubatory programs. He is also responsible to manage strategic planning, budgeting, communications, compute, and resource allocation for a 110+ person organization within Research.

In the episode, Alex will talk about:

An overview of the work he does with Google Research,

What a typical working day for him looks like,

The most rewarding aspects of his role,

What the interview process was like joining Google,

His advice for people who want to work at Google,

Skills and qualifications needed to succeed in his team,

New tech trends that excite him and

What ‘s changed for him since his last episode