Conversations on Applied AI

The conversation this week is with Cameron Wolfe. Cameron has a passion for leveraging academic research and industry to solve large scale industrial problems. He is currently the director of AI at c, personalized search and recommendations platform for D to C e-commerce brands, where he works with an amazing team of engineers and researchers. He holds a PhD in computer science from Rice University, and a bachelor's in computer science from UT Austin. Finally, he's an avid fan of Mixed Martial Arts MMA and is actively training in Brazilian jujitsu. He enjoys exercising, going for walks, runs or hikes nearly every day, preferably with his dog Theodore and his fiancee, Sara. Some of his other interests include brewing, roasting coffee, reading books and cooking.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeCameronRWolfe.meCameron Wolf on TwitterRebuy EngineFreshman Research Initiative UT AustinNeural Networks Research GroupDeep (Learning) Focus NewsletterCloud BigtableDaskEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Seth Uschuk. Seth is a full stack software engineer with a passion for developing high quality software solutions. He's had the pleasure of working with cutting edge technologies and programming languages to build scalable and robust applications for a variety of clients and industries. He's also constantly exploring new technologies and methodologies to improve his skills and stay up to date with the latest trends in the industry. Today, as this is the applied AI podcast, we'll be talking about his thoughts on artificial intelligence and their applications from the perspective of a full stack software engineer.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeHypercolor DigitalLab651CubbyMinnebarMinnedemoEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Matt Nash. Matt is the CEO at Kairos Technologies, where he and the team are focused on building a better future for healthcare by making technology products, recruiting the best in the industry, and directing them at the gross inefficiency and waste that is the health industry. He's skilled at technical architecture, Team delivery paradigms, applying emerging technologies and leading effective teams that can execute.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeKairos TechnologiesNeural networkArtificial general intelligenceBayesian probabilityMidjourneyStable Diffusion OnlineMachine Learning Guide PodcastTitan SyntheticsThe Innovators Dilemma by Clayton ChristensenEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Avinash Malladhi. Avinash is a PSPO certified professional with over 15 years of experience and implementing finance, artificial intelligence and related IT projects. He holds an MBA in accounting from Wilmington University, and has completed his expertise in finance with Fintech courses from Harvard University. Throughout his career, he has been able to network with other Fintech specialists from over 30 countries and stay informed about the latest developments in AI and Fintech. Currently, he is working at SAP as a consultant on the open text vendor invoice Management Implementation Team will see our solutions include machine learning capabilities to extract value using OCRIf you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodePSPO CertificationFintechOptical character recognitionExplainable AIMNIST databaseSAP Technology Consultant Professional CertificateEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Corbin Fonville. Corbin is the owner of the Minnesota Championship Series, which delivers pro quality free to compete eSports tournaments to amateur players of all levels. He's also the CEO at Skillquest where he enjoys helping gamers go from zero to a career in technology. Skillquest is a platform where high school Rocket League players learn to code. He started with a mechanical engineering degree, but established his career through online learning and building personal projects.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeCorbinFonville on TwitterMinnesota Championship SeriesSkillquestUdemyTuring testREM5 VR LABStack OverflowMerlin AICoPilot AIFireship on YoutubeEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Damien Riehl. Damien is a technology lawyer who has advised clients on tech litigated tech issues, remedied cybersecurity issues and develop software. His legal experience is diverse over his career, and has been working for a variety of clients from large businesses to nonprofits and individuals. He currently leads the design development and expansion of products at Fastcase. Integrating AI back in technologies to improve legal workflows, and to power legal data analytics. A TEDx speaker, co-founder of All The Music LLC, and on the Minnesota Governor's Council on connected and automated vehicles.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeDamien Riehl on TwitterFastcaseAll The Music LLCvLexNatural language processingDolly v2The Authors GuildFeedlyEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Christopher Nguyen. Christopher is CEO and co-founder of Aitomatic, where he's helping businesses harness the power of knowledge-first AI for solutions in predictive maintenance, energy optimization, demand forecasting, and more. Outside of his deep experience in AI, his background includes strategic executive leadership, hands-on software engineering, management, and highly available low-latency services architecture.If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeAitomaticAtomic Layer DepositionKnowledge transferLarge language modelAugmented IntelligenceMaxwell's equationsK1st World 2023Useful Sensors Inc.Enjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Sam Tyner-Monroe. Sam is an accomplished, applied statistician and data scientist with a PhD in statistics from Iowa State University. She has expertise in data visualization, and deep experience in developing and applying statistical modeling and machine learning techniques to the social and physical sciences, as well as within the federal government. Currently, she's Managing Director of Accountable AI at DLA Piper If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeSam Tyner-Monroe on TwitterR-Ladies GlobalR-Ladies Washington D.C.DLA PiperAccelerated UnderwritingPrediction Machines: The Simple Economics of Artificial IntelligenceFiveThirtyEight.comPosit ConferenceWomen in Statistics and Data ScienceData FeminismEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Deborah Carver. Deborah is the writer and publisher of The Content Technologist. When she's not compiling the weekly newsletter, she's a digital strategy consultant at the intersection of technology and content. She truly believes in helping content professionals navigate to technical ins and outs of algorithms, automation, and analytics so they can free up more brain space for creativity. I love this mission. And we all need time for more creativity. Since 2011. She's developed award-winning content strategies, guided website redesigns, and ensured algorithmic visibility for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, b2b SaaS, startups, and everything in between. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Content TechnologistDALL·E 2Stable DiffusionBlade RunnerAmelia Winger-Bearskin on Conversations on Applied AIAI-Powered WireframingJasper - AI CopywriterCopy.aiEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens

The conversation this week is with Dishant Gandhi. Dishant is an AI/ML Engineer at Hoory, who reads an AI-powered Customer Support Assistant that helps your business automate customer communications and provides 24/7 support with zero delays. Dishant is also building a community for chatbot developers and learners. He has a YouTube channel under the name Droid City where he creates videos on chatbot development and Android app development. Finally, he is a RASA Superhero, which is a distinction given to the most contributing members of the RASA open-source community. If you are interested in learning about how AI is being applied across multiple industries, be sure to join us at a future AppliedAI Monthly meetup and help support us so we can make future Emerging Technologies North non-profit events!Emerging Technologies NorthAppliedAI MeetupResources and Topics Mentioned in this EpisodeHooryDroid City Youtube channelRASA open source communityTuring testMachine Learning Specialization on CourseraHow to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale CarnegieTalk Like TED by Carmine GalloHands-On Machine Learning by Aurélien GéronNatural language processingEnjoy!Your host,Justin Grammens