The Alldus Podcast - AI in Action

Today's guest is Renee Ernst, Senior Lead Data Scientist at General Mills. Headquartered in Minneapolis, General Mills reshaping the future of food. As one of the world’s leading food companies, General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Old El Paso and many more. Renee is an experienced Data Science leader with extensive experience using machine learning and predictive analytics to deliver solutions that provide tangible business value. She is highly skilled in the tools needed to create productionalized machine learning models and is a continuous learner with an always-growing proficiency in Data Science technologies and methodologies. In the show, Renee will tell you about: Her journey to joining General Mills, The evolution of data science within the company, Challenges the Data Science team needed to overcome, Plans for further growth & what their future looks like, Why she enjoys working with General Mills, and Driving a collaborative culture in the company

Today's guest is Eoin Byrne, Cluster Manager at Cyber Ireland. Cyber Ireland is an initiative to establish a national cybersecurity cluster in Ireland, which is facilitated by the Cork Institute of Technology and supported by IDA Ireland. It provides a collective voice to represent the needs of the cybersecurity sector across the country and will address key challenges including skills needs, research and the development of a national community which connects industry, academia and government. Cyber Ireland is based on cluster-style initiatives which operates across Europe and internationally, that have proven extremely successful in enhancing innovation, growth & competitiveness of regions and the companies that are part of the cluster. For the cluster to be successful, it needs to be industry-driven, fueled by third-level education and supported by the Government. With the co-operation of these three pillars, the cluster will be able to reach its full potential. In the show, Eoin will discuss: The benefits of setting up a tech cluster, Why he decided to set up a Cybersecurity cluster in Ireland, The successes of their work so far in the past two years, Addressing the skills shortage within Cybersecurity, How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Cyber Ireland, and Their goals in strengthening Ireland’s Cybersecurity ecosystem

Today's guest is Dilara Ally, Dept. Head of Digital Sciences and Technologies at Joyn Bio. Dilara is an experienced Technology executive living at the intersection of people, digital business strategy, and data science. She is currently responsible for all of Joyn Bio's computational biology, data science, IT infrastructure and cloud-based scientific computing. Founded in 2018 based in Boston, Joyn Bio is a joint venture between Ginkgo Bioworks and Leaps by Bayer with the mission to bring synthetic biology to the challenges facing sustainability in agriculture. Their first project is to engineer microbes that can provide plants with biological nitrogen fertilizer, decreasing the environmental impact of agriculture. In the show, Dilara will tell you about: Her day-to-day work at Joyn Bio, How they are using Computational Biology and Data Science, What attracted her to the world of Data Science, What excites her for the potential of AI in Agriculture, The impact of Data Modelling, The challenge of managing sustainability in the sector, and Key advice on how to be a great Data Scientist

Today's guest is  Adnan Ahmed, Chief Information Security Officer and head of ICT at Ornua. Ornua are Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Adnan has more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry ranging from application development, solutions architect and design, building and implementing security operations. In this episode, Adnan shares his insights on Protecting Manufacturing Sites from Cyber Attacks. Operational Technology and manufacturing sites present a unique challenge for SOC teams and failing to take proactive security measures could affect production and major financial losses. Adnan discusses these challenges as well ways to detect and mitigate complex cyber-attacks. In the show, Adnan will also tell you about: How he got into the world of Cybersecurity, The interesting work he is doing with Ornua, Differences and crossovers within IT/OT solutions in Cybersecurity, Challenges in converging IT and OT Cybersecurity together, Key points of advice when creating OT Security within your business, and Improving Cybersecurity in the Manufacturing industry

Today's guest is Anand Ranganathan, Chief AI Officer at Unscrambl. Unscrambl is an Augmented Intelligence company that unlocks data and insights using Machine Learning techniques so that businesses can make better and faster decisions. Their aim is to build AI-driven solutions for enterprises to augment human capabilities in the space of conversational analytics. Their core product "qbo" enables business users to have a two-way conversation with their data in natural English language. Unscrambl's vision is to democratise data discovery and insights consumption to accelerate the way businesses make decisions, and enable secure collaboration within the team to enable users to jointly perform data analysis and insights. In the show, Michael will tell you about: The interesting work happening at Unscrambl, Use cases of their augmented intelligence solution “qbo,” Bottlenecks they had to overcome to achieve success, What he loves about his job, Key skills he looks for when building a successful team, What the future looks like for Unscrambl, and Challenges they face working with client data.

Today's guest is Michal Sofka, Deep Learning Team Lead at Hyperfine in New York. Michal's passion is to innovate and transform ideas into product solutions. He is a Technical leader on research and development projects; product development in medical image analysis, computer vision and machine learning. He has worked in top R&D labs, building cutting edge technology in leading startups in New York City. Hyperfine began from our personal experiences with expensive, inaccessible and complex MRI systems with 4.7 billion people around the world today having no access to medical imaging.  Hyperfine is on a mission to make MRI accessible to every patient regardless of income or resources, anywhere, anytime. As a result, Hyperfine built a portable MRI that can be move directly to the bedside with no need for a shielded room - MRI at the Point of Care. In the show, Michal will tell you about: Hyperfine’s mission to make MRIs more accessible, The role of Deep Learning in delivering their innovative MRI systems, Challenges in getting their product into the market, How he went about building a successful AI team, Upcoming projects that excites him, such as medical imaging, Why Hyperfine is a great place to work, & What the future looks like at Hyperfine

Today's guest is Niamh Vianney Muldoon. Niamh is an experienced self-starter with extensive Information Security risk management experience. She is currently the Senior Director of Trust & Security, EMEA at OneLogin, who the leader in Unified Access Management, Enabling Organizations to Access the World. They make it simpler and safer for organizations to access the apps and data they need anytime, everywhere. In the show, Niamh will tell you about: How she got into Cybersecurity, The exciting roles she has enjoyed over the years, The importance of mentoring, Success stories of moving into the world of IT, Access control management to Data Breaches, and The exciting work at OneLogin.

Today's guest is Julie Orlando, Chief Product Officer at Nanotronics. Nanotronics is a science technology company that has redefined factory control through the invention of a platform that combines AI, automation and sophisticated imagining to assist human ingenuity in detecting flaws and anomalies in manufacturing, an industry that has been stagnant since the 1950’s. Deployed across eight countries and industry agnostic, they work with leading-edge companies - from aerospace, to electronics, to healthcare - to drive up yield, reduce footprint and waste, lower costs and speed up design iteration. Nanotronics is a key player in helping to solidify New York’s role as a global center of the innovation economy. In the show, Julie will tell you about: Applying AI to transform the manufacturing process, How the company has evolved from startup to today, Projects within image processing and intelligent factory control, Uses of their applications evolving across multiple industries, How their tech team is structured for success, and Plans for further growth at Nanotronics

Today's guest is David Lucia, VP of Engineering at SimpleBet. Founded in New York in 2018, it is SimpleBet's mission is to power the future of fan engagement. Simplebet is a B2B product development company using machine learning and automation to make every moment of every sporting event a betting opportunity. They are also reimagining the sports betting user experience – enabling sports fans to interact with products that are simple, intuitive and entertaining. In the show, David will tell you about: How Simplebet are empowering the future of sports betting, The role of Machine Learning & Data to provide their next-gen platform, Why he loves his job & exciting projects, What is in store for the future at Simplebet, Future opportunities in Data Engineering, Machine Learning & more, and Why he is excited about the potential of Elixir

Today's guest is Jay Cuthrell, Servant Leader at Dell Technologies in Austin, Texas. Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that provides the essential infrastructure for organizations to build their digital future, transform IT and protect their most important asset, information. Jay is a proud team member of a business that grew from zero to multi-billion dollar run rates by enabling digital transformation via IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS multicloud platforms. It is his mission to delight customers, deliver sustainable sales growth, and provide innovative servant leadership. In the show, Jay will discuss: His day-to-day work at Dell Technologies, Investing in attracting the best Engineering talent, Gaining a competitive edge within AI & Machine Learning, How he helps Directors and Leaders scale their teams, Balancing technical and soft skills when hiring talent, and Exciting innovations at Dell Technologies to keep an eye on.