Galvin Widjaja - CEO & Co-Founder of Lauretta.io
Key Information
- Full Name: Galvin Widjaja
- Current Role: Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Company: Lauretta.io
- Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Professional Background
Experience:
- Lauretta.io: Founded in 2016, Galvin has been leading the company since its inception. Lauretta.io specializes in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to turn existing cameras into smart cameras that preserve privacy. The company's primary markets include retail analytics and security sectors, with a notable focus on the military and specialized police sectors in the US, Singapore, and Australia, constituting 80% of their revenue.
- DBS Bank: Prior to Lauretta.io, Galvin worked as a Business Process Architect, where he harnessed his expertise in banking technology and consulting over 11 years of cumulative experience.
Educational Background
- Harvard Extension School: Studied Advanced Mathematics Modeling and Operations.
- Singapore Management University: Degree in Quantitative Analysis.
Certifications
- Deep Learning Specialization - Coursera (Mar 2018)
- Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization, and Optimization - Coursera (Oct 2017)
- Structuring Machine Learning Projects - Coursera (Oct 2017)
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning - Coursera (Sep 2017)
- Human Subjects Research – Social-Behavioral-Educational (SBE) Foundations - CITI Program (Aug 2021, Expires Aug 2022)
- Six Sigma - SMU Six Sigma
Achievements and Highlights
- AI Application in Security: Lauretta.io's technology has drastically reduced false positives in security scenarios, such as abandoned bag detection, making their solutions valuable for high-risk environments.
- Recent Success: Lauretta.io experienced a 14-fold growth between 2019 and 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently secured a significant deal with Changi Airport for PPE safety automation.
- AI Ethics Contribution: Co-founder Jason Widjaja authored a paper influential in Singapore’s AI ethics strategy.
- Volunteer Experience: Includes roles such as Sunday School Teacher at Faith Community Baptist Church and Project Advisor at Conjunct Consulting.
Skills and Languages
- Skills: AI & Machine Learning, Business Process Architecture, Quantitative Analysis, Operations Strategy
- Languages:
- English: Native or bilingual proficiency
- Chinese: Professional working proficiency
- Indonesian: Limited working proficiency
Unique Value Propositions
- Innovative AI Solutions: Lauretta.io's non-biometric long-distance tracking technology can infer intent from behavioral patterns, ensuring privacy while offering high utility in both commercial and security applications.
- Leadership & Growth: Under Galvin's leadership, Lauretta.io has seen significant growth and industry recognition, particularly in critical security and retail analytics fields.
- Community and Ethical Focus: Galvin advocates for AI ethics and transparency in data usage and aims to foster local talent in Singapore.
Future Development and Interests
Galvin is focused on expanding Lauretta.io's impact in the AI industry, with a keen interest in advancing AI ethics and supporting local talent development in Singapore. He emphasizes the importance of transparent data usage and fundamental research in AI algorithms.
For more information on his work and Lauretta.io’s innovations, visit their [LinkedIn page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/laurettaio).
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