Teens in AI

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Gavin is an accomplished cybersecurity professional and Pluralsight Author, with experience spanning two decades of software development. While working as an ethical hacker at Sage, a global organisation, he hacks into business assets to help secure them. As a speaker and blogger, Gavin shares a blend of offensive and defensive wisdom, drawing from his software development background and more recent expertise in offensive security.

Jennifer Glenski is a Director of Product Management for BMC Software’s Innovation Labs, focused on delivering innovative solutions for customers. Jennifer is also an advisor to an AI startup in healthcare and part-time faculty at Georgia Tech in their graduate analytics program. Prior to joining BMC, Jennifer was the AI and Machine Learning Practice Lead for IntelliDyne, where she managed advanced analytics programs and advised clients on digital transformations in the federal sector. She is a recognized leader in technology, recently honoured with AFCEA’s 2022 40 Under 40 Award for significant contributions in a technical field through innovation, and the 2022 Women Tech Network Community Award for her exemplary leadership in tech. Jennifer holds a master’s degree in Analytics from Georgia Tech and a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Minnesota State University Moorhead

A PhD student in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Cincinnati with a Master’s Degree in Physics and Data Scientist, Piero Paialunga is an expert in his field who now works as a Machine Learning Engineer at Gen Nine Inc. Skilled in Machine Learning and Data Science, Piero takes complex systems and unpacks them easily. Among his numerous accolades, Piero is one of six students to have been selected as a UC Space Research Institute Fellow.

Sherif is Co-founder of Carbon Re, an AI for materials company pushing the boundaries of machine learning to decarbonize cement and other foundational materials. He previously set up and led the AI for Climate practice at Element AI, was co-founder and director of Amnesty Tech, a World Economic Forum Global Future Council co-chair and a fellow at Harvard Kennedy School. Sherif has a BSc in Civil Engineering from the American University in Cairo and a Master in Public Administration from Harvard.

Dr. Kottler is a radiologist with over 18 years of experience in emergency radiology. With a background in applied mathematics and optimization theory, she has been using imaging informatics to improve quality and drive value in radiology. Dr Kottler has 2 teenage sons. She enjoys sports and loves spending time in NYC.