AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

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

In today’s show, we are joined by Patricia Maguire, Professor of Biochemistry at University College Dublin and Kevin Marshall, Head of Education at Microsoft Ireland. In the show, we will talk about AI_PREMie, which combines machine learning and cutting-edge omics methodologies to develop a new platform for the diagnosis and treatment of pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is extremely difficult to diagnose and results in the deaths of 50,000 mothers and 500,000 babies every year. The team at AI_PREMie are creating an affordable tool to closely observe pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia and prevent unnecessary adverse outcomes for both mothers and babies. The team were a recent finalist in the Best Application of AI to achieve Social Good at the 2021 AI Awards. Topics include: AI_PREMie’s work in diagnosing pre-eclampsia in mothers & their babies The multi-disciplinary team behind this great work Challenges to overcome such as data privacy and the impact of the pandemic Results they are seeing from the pilot project The role of Microsoft Ireland in combining technology with education Other interesting AI in Healthcare projects they are involved with

In today's show, we are joined by Patrick Callinan, Director of Insights and Data Science at CarTrawler, which brings opportunities to life through a global online marketplace connecting partners, customers, and suppliers. Their market leading B2B car rental and mobility platform expands airline and travel partners’ offering to their customers, while deepening those relationships and creating substantial ancillary revenue opportunities. CarTrawler provides unrivalled breadth and depth of transport suppliers across the globe, including car rental, private airport transfer and ride-hailing services. CarTrawler works in partnership with many of the world’s biggest travel brands, providing mobility services for over a quarter of the top airlines brands globally. As a B2B company, they focus solely on helping their airline and travel partners build their brands. Topics include: His background and journey working with data The work is he currently doing with CarTrawler How they are improving the customer experience Getting the data fit for purpose 3 key areas on how they achieved success at CarTrawler The future of the travel industry

In today’s show, we are joined by Dr. Markus Helfert. Markus is a Professor for Digital Service Innovation, the Director of the Innovation Value Institute, Director of the SFI co-funded Research Programme on Data Governance – Empower and Coordinator of the Business Informatics Group at Maynooth University. He is also a Principal Investigator at Science Foundation Ireland, the ADAPT Research Centre and Lero – The Irish Software Research Centre. His research interests include Data Governance, Data Value Management, Information Management, Cloud Computing, Service Science, Enterprise Architecture and Open Data and Smart Cities. Currently he advises several small and medium sized Enterprise in relation to Innovation and IT Management. Markus has authored more than 200+ academic articles, journal and book contributions and has presented his work at international conferences. Topics include: His background and journey to now Interesting work he is doing in AI and Data Governance Technical and business challenges to overcome Interesting case studies of his work Future research in the field of data governance

In today's show, we're delighted to welcome back Conor McGinn, CEO at Akara Robotics and Funded Investigator at the ADAPT Centre. A spinout from one of Europe’s leading robotics labs at Trinity College Dublin, Akara Robotics' mission is to develop new technologies that can empower and support frontline workers in the healthcare industry. Akara offers an end-to-end disinfectant solution that can be deployed in hospitals, nursing homes and potentially endless other areas where harmful germs reside. The system uses a patent-protected, state-of-the-art disinfection robot known as ‘Violet’, which has emerged from nearly two years of collaboration with some of Ireland's leading microbiologists at Trinity College Dublin. Topics include: The work he is doing at Akara Robotics Their Human centered approach to developing Robots The importance of collaboration to achieve success How their recent funding will help grow the company  Technologies used to create their disinfection robot 'Violet' How 'Violet' will impact the Healthcare industry

In today’s show, we speak with Data Scientist Jane Delaney. At time of recording, Jane was a Data Scientist at Johnson Controls and has since moved into a new role with Laya Healthcare. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, Johnson Controls drive the outcomes that matter most. During her time with Johnson Controls, Jane worked on the development of machine learning algorithms for smart building security systems, as well as projects within Anomaly detection, noise suppression, clustering, NLP, risk analysis and time series forecasting. She also worked with software engineering teams to translate newly developed models into scalable cloud microservices. Topics include: How she got into the world of Data Science The interesting work she did previously with Johnson Controls Benefits that their products brings to clients Use cases of their work within Risk Insights The future of Security

In today’s show, we speak with Ruadhan Barry, Director of Product & Analytics at Sitecore, who acquired Irish data analytics company Boxever in March 2021. Sitecore delivers a digital experience platform that empowers the world’s smartest brands to build lifelong relationships with their customers. A highly decorated industry leader, Sitecore is the only company bringing together content, commerce and data into one connected platform that delivers millions of digital experiences every day. Leading companies such as American Express, ASOS, L’Oréal and Volvo Cars rely on Sitecore to provide more engaging, personalized experiences for their customers. Topics include: The interesting work he does with Boxever, a Sitecore company Problems they are solving within customer behaviours Interesting projects his team are working on within enablement and customer analytics Case studies of the benefits they bring to customers Using AI and automation to scale customer interactions The future of personalisation

In today's show, we speak with Mark Little, Co-Founder and CEO at Kinzen. Kinzen empowers the people who protect our online communities from harmful misinformation and hateful speech. They work with technology platforms that need the skills of human editors, and human editors who need to scale engagement through technology. Their data and technology enable policymakers, trust and safety teams and content moderators to radically reduce the risk of organised campaigns of deception and manipulation. Kinzen's unique solution puts 'humans in the loop', amplifying the power of expert judgment with the scale of machine learning. Topics include: His background and previous work with Storyful Problems they are solving at Kinzen within misinformation The challenge with online verification Using their 'humans in the loop' system to solve these challenges The future of online content