AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

Today’s guest is Daniel Crawford, Founder at Axial3D in Belfast. Nominated in the category for the Best Application of AI in Healthcare for the 2022 AI Awards, Axial3D are fundamentally transforming how surgery is delivered throughout the world by converting patient scans into highly accurate 3D images and 3D printed models. Physicians globally use their anatomical models for pre-operative planning, briefing surgical teams and the patient consent process. Topics include: The work they do at Axial3D Overcoming challenges in Image segmentation Benefits that their 3D printed products bring to surgeons How Axial3D can continue to impact the Healthcare sector

In today’s episode, we will talk with Eamonn Kenny, Senior Research Fellow in the SFI ADAPT Centre at Trinity College Dublin. A finalist in the category for Best Application of AI in an Academic Research Body for the 2022 AI Awards, Eamonn is nominated for his work with UniCOOK which uses machine learning to transform written recipes into a format understood by all. In the episode, Eamonn talks about: How he ran software on a Playstation in Switzerland  His work with UniCOOK  Developing the next generation of digital cookbooks  State of the art machine learning in a practical application at a supermarket 

In today’s episode, we are delighted to welcome Kevin Quinlan, Lead Data Scientist at ESB. A finalist in the category for Young AI Role Model of the Year at the 2022 AI Awards, Kevin is responsible for managing and developing projects across a range of business units and technologies, leveraging AI and machine learning techniques to generate value for ESB. In the episode, Kevin talks about: The evolution of the data analytics department at ESB over the years (2:30) Using AI to identify Poles and map the positions in the power grids (4:25) Incorporating the mantra "one more thing" into every decision along the way (6:30) The sustainability benefits and time savings achieved through AI (12:00) Anticipating upcoming customer complaints with the help of AI (14:35)

In today’s show, we are delighted to welcome Anthony McCauley, AI Program Manager at Skills@ScAle. In partnership with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, Skills@ScAle provides ready-to-go skills pathways to allow business and technology leaders to build their analytical and AI capability. When combined with other programmes within the Technology ICT Skillnet portfolio, S@S represents a one-stop-shop for companies building a team and for people building a career in the whole area of AI and Data Analytics. Topics include: What Skills@ScAle is all about Addressing the skills gap in AI and Data Analytics How it all came together What’s involved in the programme Details on how to get involved with  Skills@ScAle

In today’s show, we are delighted to welcome back Dr. Pepijn van de Ven, Senior Lecturer at University of Limerick. Pep is course director for UL’s part-time industry-driven masters in Artificial Intelligence and is responsible for the delivery of several modules on this fully online programme. In the episode, Pep discusses how the Masters programme has advanced since our past episode and he also tells us about the introduction of their new NLP stream which will commence in September 2022 and a planned Machine Vision stream for September 2023. Topics include: Success of the Masters program over the past year Feedback from students taking the course Plans to extend the course into NLP and Machine Vision What to expect from the NLP stream How the course material is utilized by students in companies How to get involved and find out more about the course

In today's episode, Allan Beechinor, CEO at Altada Technology Solutions and Ken Finnegan, CEO at Tangent Trinity's Ideas Workspace discuss the success of the Alsessor Accelerator. The brainchild of Allan and co-founder Niamh Parker, Alsessor has quickly grown into Ireland’s foremost accelerator program for early-stage AI start-ups. Taking place over five action-packed months, the program is designed to help business owners develop a stronger commercial edge as they move from prototype phase towards the commercialisation of their businesses. Topics discussed: Early AI Island days and how Alsessor came about The recent growth of Altada Technology Solutions What's involved in the Alsessor Accelerator An overview on some of the companies taking part in Alsessor The success they have enjoyed with the accelerator music: bensound.com

In today's show, we are joined by Niall Larkin, Senior Programme Manager at RDI Hub and Patrick Fenton, Chief Programme Officer at Idiro Analytics who will tell us all about the upcoming workshop “Data Strategy for a Digital World: How every company can leverage the power of AI for profit” which takes place on Thursday 28 April 2022 at the RDI Hub in Co. Kerry. Digital transformation is incomplete without a data strategy. Your business needs a data strategy to succeed in a digital world. At the end of this one-day session, your company will have a clear strategic roadmap describing how you can unlock revenue from your data assets and how your company can access and leverage the power of AI to drive profits and open new markets. In the podcast, we discuss: More details about the workshop Why a Data Strategy is so important to your business How to get involved What to expect from the event

In today’s show, we are joined by David McQuaid, Senior Lecturer within the Faculty of Computing & ICT at CCT College Dublin. CCT College Dublin offers a range of programmes (many of which are government funded via Springboard+ or the Human Capital Initiative) in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Systems Security from level 7 Diploma to level 9 Masters Degree. All courses are offered via blended learning on an evening and weekend basis to allow those working full-time to upskill and bring their learning from the classroom directly into their organisation.  These programmes have been developed in partnership with Microsoft Ireland, so in addition to the academic qualifications obtained and accredited by QQI, students can also achieve professional Microsoft certification in areas like Azure, Data Analytics and AI. Topics include: The current work he is doing with CCT College Dublin Courses they offer within AI and Data Analytics Who can apply to their courses & what you will learn How students are managing the work-life balance A shared experience from one of their students What to expect on completion of their courses The next intake for these courses is late January/early February and they include: Higher Diploma in Science in Artificial Intelligence Applications Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics for Business MSc in Data Analytics Diploma in Networking & Systems Security To discuss your or your organisations professional development needs in this area, please contact CCT College by emailing info@cct.ie or upskill@cct.ie to arrange a call.  More information can also be obtained at www.cct.ie

In today's show, we are joined by Luca Marchesotti, CEO and Founder at Sparkd.ai.  Sparkd is a Machine Learning consulting firm providing clients with a tailor-made solution, end-to-end support, and world-class training, extracting the most value from data. Sparkd's team of Machine Learning and Computer Vision experts offers an extensive understanding of specific use-cases to different business sectors, with a focus on the Manufacturing, Retail and Agritech industries. Topics include: An overview of the problems they are solving at Sparkd Use cases of how they apply Computer Vision within Agritech Quality control within Manufacturing Interesting work they do within Sports Analytics Common challenges they need to overcome Where he sees AI heading in the near future

In today's show, we are joined by Jimmy Hennessy, Director of Data Science and Software Engineering at ACI Worldwide and Des Ryan, Director of Solutions and Cybersecurity at Microsoft Ireland. Jimmy and his team at ACI Worldwide recently scooped the top prize at last month's AI Awards for Best Application of AI in a Large Enterprise. They are global software company that provides mission-critical real-time payment solutions to corporations. Customers use their proven, scalable and secure solutions to process and manage digital payments, enable omni-commerce payments, present and process bill payments, and manage fraud and risk. They combine our global footprint with local presence to drive the real-time digital transformation of payments and commerce. Topics include: The current work he does with ACI Worldwide Their approach to research and importance of failing fast The teams patent for tackling fraud detection Challenges of applying Incremental Learning within fraud detection An overview of the current Cybersecurity landscape Trends they found in the Microsoft Digital Defense report The future of online sales and cybercrime