AI Ireland with Mark Kelly

Today's guest is Cian Hughes, Head of Venture Capital AI EMEA at Oracle. In the episode, Cian provides an in-depth look at his extensive background in technology and venture capital, as well as insights into the exciting developments Oracle is spearheading in the AI space. His journey from startup entrepreneur to venture capitalist to his current role at Oracle showcases his multi-faceted expertise in the world of tech and investment. Topics include:  0:00 His tech career spanning startups, venture capital and Oracle 6:05 Having a lifelong passion for cutting-edge tech, from PCs to AI  8:56 Providing AI infrastructure and global scaling support at Oracle  11:02 Partnering with NVIDIA to enhance cloud infrastructure scalability  15:32 How AI enhances customer service  18:11 Why investors seek scalable solutions that solve real customer problems  20:18 How the growing reliance on GPU technology fuels AI and robotics

Today's guest is Shmulik Barel, Vice President of Product Engineering at Workhuman - one of Ireland’s leading tech companies that has made a global impact in both Ireland and the U.S. In this podcast, Shmulik shares fascinating insights on how WorkHuman is leveraging AI and innovative technologies to improve the employee experience, drive company culture and empower leaders and teams. Topics include 0:00 His career journey from software engineer to VP at WorkHuman 3:03 How WorkHuman's platform drives culture through continuous recognition 4:21 Social recognition to boost morale and allow appreciation 6:33 How Data-driven insights enhance recognition and employee development 9:45 AI insights empower leaders to improve team engagement 11:54 Ensuring data protection and compliance with regulations 13:57 How AI creates opportunities and challenges in hybrid work environments 17:51 How Workhuman is adapting to AI by evolving software engineering roles 20:19 The need to embrace changes in operations from CEOs to employees

Today's guest is Ger Perdisatt, Chief Executive Officer at Lua Health. As mental health awareness is becoming increasingly important, organizations are seeking innovative solutions to promote workplace wellness. In this episode, Ger joined host Mark Kelly on the podcast to share his insights on the transformative role of AI in early detection and support for mental health issues in corporate environments. Topics include: 0:00 Transitioning from Microsoft to Lua Health to pursue new opportunities 2:58 Proactively assessing mental health through corporate chat analysis 8:04 Having clear messaging and secure AI experimentation to build confidence 12:14 Showing tech outputs and ensuring privacy to build trust 17:56 How managers gain continuous insights into employee well-being without surveys 21:51 Why leadership buy-in is crucial for successful employee well-being initiatives

Today's guest is Stephen Conmy, CEO and Founder at Contenseo. As content creators, publishers and copyright holders face increasing challenges when it comes to licensing their work, Contenseo are a game-changing solution aiming to simplify and streamline the content licensing process. In this podcast, Stephen discusses how this innovative platform is transforming the content licensing industry. Topics include: 0:00 Creating License Finder to simplify the content licensing process 2:30 Building a system to simplify content licensing for publishers 4:08 How their AI-driven system controls content licensing requests efficiently 4:52 Utilizing AI ethics to inform responsible content licensing practices 5:44 Recent trends such as transforming written content into engaging audio formats 7:53 Developing a WordPress plugin to simplify content licensing for publishers

Today's guest is Dr. John Sheehan, practicing Consultant Clinical Radiologist whose expertise goes beyond medical imaging, delving into the forefront of digital health innovation and transformative healthcare leadership. His clinical skills, honed through fellowships at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, are complemented by his strategic roles at Blackrock Health in Dublin, Mobile Medical Diagnostics and xWave Technologies. Topics include: 0:00 His early exposure to medicine, technology and AI integration 4:03 How AI enhances radiology accuracy, personalization and healthcare efficiency 8:34 Improving radiology accuracy, speed and patient outcomes with AI 12:19 How AI simplifies radiology reports to improve patient understanding and decisions 16:07 How AI offers powerful tools, but requires cautious adoption 23:17 The AIMS Summit to connect global clinicians and tech for healthcare innovation

Today's guest is Ashley Woods, Director of Engineering, Data and AI at Datalex. In the episode, Ashley dives into the transformative role of AI in the travel sector. Datalex is at the forefront of revolutionising eCommerce solutions for airlines and Ashley shares some fascinating insights into how AI is reshaping both customer and employee experiences. Topics include: His career journey from IT management to data and AI Improving airline booking with better e-commerce solutions How their APIs integrate with airline systems to enhance booking experiences Their AWS partnership to provide tools for customized, streamlined solutions Using AI to automate mundane tasks to enhance focus on complex work Pricing AI dynamically adjusts airline prices and boosts revenue management How Generative AI aids employee knowledge retrieval Pricing AI will expand with new data sources and services

Today's guest is Liam Cronin, CEO at RDI Hub. In this episode, Mark and Liam discuss the upcoming 5th International John McCarthy AI Summer School, with this year’s theme focusing on AI for Sports. The event will take place this week on September 12th and 13th in Killorglin, County Kerry, and will also be available remotely for attendees. Topics include: A history of the AI Summer School focusing on diverse industry themes This year’s theme with a focus on AI in sports and spectatorship Highlighting athlete performance, injury prevention and gender differences Day two’s focus on AI for personalized fan experiences An AI centre of excellence offering training, strategy and support How to attend/register and the sponsors that make it all happen

Today's guest is Brendan Byrne, Technical Manager | Machine Intelligence at TOMRA Food. In this episode, Brendan will look back on his journey into the world of AI, his current role at Tomra Food and the innovative ways AI is transforming the food industry.   Topics include: His journey in technology, transitioning from academia to industry How Tomra innovates across industries to reduce global waste How their optical sorters ensure safety, efficiency and sustainability High-speed data processing with precise model tuning challenges Using AI to predict component failures and reduce downtime Exploring generative AI to optimise usability and efficiency

Today's guest is  Martin Garvey, Director of Enterprise Sales at Gong. In the ever-evolving landscape of sales, staying ahead of the curve is essential. In this podcast, Martin delves into the transformative power of artificial Intelligence in sales, highlighting how Gong is at the forefront of this revolution. Topics include: His career journey career to a focused SaaS role at Gong How the Gong platform boosts sales with AI and data insights Tracking detailed metrics to replicate top performers' success Driving customer success by improving deal speed and win rates Boosting efficiency by providing insights for effective training How Gong targets buying committees by suggesting key contacts Providing real-time deal insights and risk assessment (demo) How AI improves sales with faster onboarding, personalization and predictions Get in Touch

Today's guest is Pedro Ecija Serrano, a seasoned expert in Actuarial Science, Data Science and AI Ethics. In the ever-evolving world of data science and AI, the intersection with traditional fields like actuarial science offers fascinating insights. In this episode, Pedro discusses the dynamic relationship between these fields and the innovative ways in how it's shaping the financial services industry. Topics include: His career journey from statistics to finding his passion as an actuary Why insurance pricing is constrained by regulations and societal fairness How AI is quietly innovating insurance with governance and ethics focus Why Insurance demands cautious AI adoption to safeguard society His focus from modelling, ethical AI and strategy Advice to define strategy, reverse-engineer success and implement targeted AI actions How not all solutions need AI but listening to customers suffices Becoming a judge for the 2024 AI Awards Building trust in actuaries who are passionate about new technologies