The Alldus Podcast - AI in Action

Today's guest is Michael Eberle, VP of Computational Biology at PacBio in California. Founded in 2004, PacBio have created the world’s most advanced sequencing systems to provide you the most complete and accurate view of genomes, transcriptomes and epigenomes. They are passionate about developing products that empower scientists to explore the full spectrum of genetic variation in any organism, from unraveling the mystery of rare diseases to improving the world’s food supply. Michael joined PacBio in February 2022 and is responsible for leading a team that is combining data science and population genetics methods to develop novel variant calling methods for researchers using HiFi sequence data. They are prioritizing methods that elucidate the genetic variations in the difficult regions of the genome with a focus on identifying the genetic cause of patients with rare and undiagnosed genetic diseases. In the episode, Michael will chat about: The interesting work they do in genetic sequencing, Applying AI and Data within Computational Biology, Common challenges they need to overcome, An insight into the AI team and plans for growth, and  Why PacBio is a great place to work

Today's guest is Julia Alexander, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at ExecOnline. Founded in 2012 with offices in New York, Washington D.C. and San Francisco, ExexOnline pioneers Online Leadership Development to help all leaders reach their future potential. Built on the belief that leadership development should be more accessible for all leaders and more impactful for organizations, ExecOnline partners with the world’s top business schools to bring premium leadership development online. Julia is responsible for global course operations, data and analytics, and university partnerships at ExecOnline. She brings her passion for data-driven decision making, innovative content delivery channels and superior client service to ExecOnline’s programs. Previously, Julia served as CEO of Dalberg Research, an emerging markets-focused global research firm and began her career at Goldman, Sachs & Co. She also holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in International Relations from Stanford University. In the episode, Julia will discuss: The motivation for co-founding ExecOnline, What their leadership development platform is all about, How they are using data & analytics to benefit their customers, An insight into the day-to-day life of their data & engineering team, Goals and milestones they are working towards in the near future, and  Exciting career opportunities with ExecOnline To find out more about all the great work happening at ExecOnline, check out the website www.execonline.com

Today's guest is Maik Skoddow, ServiceNow Solution Architect at T-Systems International. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Germany, T-Systems provides a global production and supply chain to companies operating worldwide. The Deutsche Telekom subsidiary offers integrated end-to-end IT solutions, driving the digital transformation of companies in various industries, including automotive, manufacturing, logistics and transportation, as well as healthcare and the public sector. T-Systems develops vertical, company-specific software solutions for these sectors. It doesn’t matter when or where you work, It’s about doing work that matters and they believe each and every one of you can move society forward. That’s why T-Systems will do everything to ensure that you have all the possibilities to do so through a supportive network, great technology, a new-work environment and the freedom to work autonomously. They support you to constantly grow both personally and professionally, so that you can leave a remarkable footprint in society. In the episode, Maik will talk about: How he got into the world of ServiceNow, Becoming the ServiceNow Community MVP, Advice to those looking to make an impact within the ServiceNow space, and Challenges he’s faced when implementing ServiceNow

Today's guest is Dev Bapat, Head of AI, ML & Data Products at Cisco in New Jersey. Since 1984, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking and wireless technology. Dev is a digital strategy and solutions leader who drives profitable growth by developing and successfully deploying digital solutions leveraging Machine Learning/optimization across the enterprise. With 20+ years of experience in healthcare, high tech and automotive industries, Dev has demonstrated success by transforming supply chain and organizations in large cap companies and management consulting by navigating organizational complexity to deliver sustained bottom line value. In the episode, David will discuss: His current role with Cisco, What attracted him to join Cisco from Johnson & Johnson, How he plans to shape the AI, ML & Data environment at Cisco, Exciting career opportunities within his team, What excites him for the future & potential challenges to overcome, and Advice to junior data scientists coming into the industry

Today's guest is David Golan, Co-Founder and CTO at Viz.ai. Founded in 2016, Viz.ai pioneers the use of AI algorithms and machine learning to increase the speed of diagnosis and care for a variety of acute and emergent diseases across hospitals and health systems. The Viz Platform is a transformative, intelligent care coordination solution that unifies synchronized care collaboration, high fidelity mobile image viewing, automated workflows and improved visibility at decision-making moments. Viz.ai’s comprehensive neurovascular and vascular AI platform is clinically proven to save time and improve patient outcomes and access to care and is used in more than 1,000 hospitals in the US and EMEA. Viz.ai’s life science portfolio expands the power of the AI-powered Viz Platform to pharmaceutical and medical device companies who are leaning into digital transformation to bring life-saving therapies to market more efficiently. In the episode, David will discuss: How Viz.ai are increasing access to life-saving treatments, The journey from bringing their products into production, How the AI team is set up for success, Case studies of the impact they bring to customers, What the future holds for Viz.ai, and Why Viz.ai are a great place to work

Today's guest is Robert Elliott, VP, ServiceNow Services at Optimum Healthcare IT. Founded in 2012, Optimum Healthcare IT is a Best in KLAS healthcare IT staffing and consulting services firm. Working with healthcare providers, payers, software and life sciences organizations, Optimum provides professional staffing and consulting services that support client’s needs through the continuum of care. Optimum’s comprehensive service offerings include EHR, Technical, Security, ServiceNow, ERP and their own talent and skill development program, Optimum CareerPath. Robert is a passionate technologist with over a decade of experience helping senior IT leadership achieve significant value from investment in the ServiceNow platform. He is a tireless advocate for improving the way work gets done through automation, better UX, standardization and smarter designs. Robert is a highly skilled application architect and developer using App Engine, IntegrationHub and associated technologies, and is also experienced with SaaS product suites serving ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, ITBM, SecOps and HRSD. In the episode, Robert will talk about: How he got into the world of ServiceNow, Understanding the key problems they solve for customers, Stakeholder management and challenges to overcome, Case studies of the impact they bring to customers, What the future holds for the ServiceNow platform, and Advice on enterprise applications & integrations

Today's guests are Nelli Garton, CEO and Kelly Abbott, CTO at Tablecloth in San Diego, CA. Founded in 2017, Tablecloth's Impact Analytics Platform is designed specifically for the Private Equity world. They help organizations measure ESG and Impact performance at scale, quickly and painlessly. Tablecloth helps you raise capital faster, keep ahead of your LP's ESG reporting expectations, assure impact happens in your portfolio companies and helps GPs become experts in ESG and impact. In the episode, Nelli and Kelly will discuss: The work Tablecloth do with private equity/VC companies, The role of AI and Data in their platform, Benefits that the platform brings to customers, Team structure & working culture at Tablecloth, Why Tablecloth is a great place to work, What’s in store for the future at tablecloth and the wider VC industry, & Plans for growth and career opportunities at Tablecloth

Today's guest is Matthew Sappern, CEO at PeriGen. Founded in 1995, PeriGen offers innovative perinatal software solutions that incorporate advanced statistical analysis features to enhance clinical efficiency and standardization of care during childbirth. Led by skilled OB practitioners and IT visionaries, PeriGen has created the PeriWatch® platform to provide consistent analysis and efficient display of complex data in real-time to promote better human recognition and communication about impending problems during labor. In 2021, Matthew led PeriGen through a competitive sales process, culminating in a high value exit for investors. This outcome was the capstone of his efforts to transform an underperforming obstetrical documentation company into the global leader in applying FDA-cleared AI to obstetrical care. These efforts led to significant reductions in babies transferred to the NICU, three consecutive years of double-digit growth in sales, revenue and earnings and a number of national awards for product innovation. In the episode, Matthew will discuss: The fascinating work they do at PeriGen, Applying AI and Data to impact perinatal care, Their journey over the past decade & current make-up of the team, Goals and milestones they are working towards, Career opportunities to work with PeriGen, Current impact in the market & the future of the platform

Today's guest is Oliver Stöckl, VP of EMEA at Brightfin in Munich. Brightfin is a revolutionary, subscription-based software provider of Technology Expense Management (TEM) and IT Finance Management (ITFM) solutions offered natively through ServiceNow or as a SaaS platform. Brightfin helps companies manage IT assets and expenses related to mobile, telecoms and cloud. In addition, Brightfin enhances efficiency through automated workflows and industry-leading services such as UEM, lifecycle management, bill pay, procurement and delivery. Oliver is a highly motivated sales leader with an entrepreneurial mindset. His extensive professional career has enabled him to develop an approach to selling and building strong rapport and relationships with customers and prospects. Oli’s leadership stands out for being constantly striving to improve and learn, always focusing on helping those around him to grow and become better. He is a servant leader with a high degree of focus on mentoring, not only the direct team but also those around him. In the episode, Oli will discuss: The interesting work he does with Brightfin, Examples of the benefits they bring to customers, Defining the most important problems to solve, Building Brightfin’s international business and Advice to people looking at a career in ServiceNow

Today's guest is Timo Mertens, Head of ML and NLP Products at Grammarly in San Francisco, CA. Founded in 2009, Grammarly strives to help people understand one another, whenever and wherever they communicate in English. Every day, 30 million people and 50,000 teams around the world rely on their real-time suggestions to strengthen their writing and say what they really mean. Grammarly's suggestions help identify and replace complicated sentences with more efficient ones, refresh repetitive language, and uphold accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar. Using a variety of innovative approaches such as advanced machine learning and deep learning, Grammarly consistently break new ground in Natural Language Processing  research to deliver unrivaled assistance in their product offerings. That’s why they were recognized by TIME as one of the 100 most influential companies and Fast Company as one of the world’s most innovative AI companies. It’s also why Grammarly rank among industry leaders on the Forbes Cloud 100 list and The Software Report’s Top 100 Software Companies. In the episode, Timo will discuss: The mission they are working towards at Grammarly, Using Machine Learning in their products to improve communication, The team behind their success, Use cases of the impact Grammarly brings to customers, What excites him for the future of Grammarly, and What he looks for when hiring into the team