Education
University of Amsterdam
Ph.D., Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science, Agent Programming Languages 1997-01-01 - 2001-01-01De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Ing., Informatics (HIO) 1981-01-01 - 1986-01-01Work Experience
Ejenta
Current
Ejenta
Nissan Motor Corporation
Current
Nissan Motor Corporation
PARC
2010-07-01 - 2011-11-01
PARC
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
1998-04-01 - 2010-07-01
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Delft University of Technology
2009-01-01 - 2010-05-01
Delft University of Technology
University of California, Berkeley
2005-01-01 - 2005-01-01
University of California, Berkeley
NYNEX Science & Technology
1991-01-01 - 1998-01-01
NYNEX Science & Technology
IBM
1989-01-01 - 1990-01-01
IBM
Sema Group
1986-01-01 - 1989-01-01
Sema Group
Skills
Summary
For over 20 years, I have been leading the development and application of artificial intelligence, agent technology, and sensor technology to create intelligent personal assistants for various domains, such as daily living, healthcare, and wellness. As a co-founder of Ejenta, a San Francisco based company that leverages NASA's exclusively licensed agent platform, I have been driving the innovation and growth of Ejenta's products and services, which aim to improve the quality of life and well-being of people around the world. In parallel, I have also been heading the Nissan Advanced Technology Center in Silicon Valley, where I oversee the research and development of AI solutions for autonomous cars, connected vehicles and services, and human-centered design for human-machine interaction. With my extensive background in computer science, cognitive science, and agent programming languages, and my passion for creating systems that cooperate, coordinate, and collaborate with humans, I have been recognized as one of the most creative and influential people in the business and technology fields, receiving multiple awards and honors from prestigious organizations and publications.