Tom Gruber
Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Ph.D., Computer and Information Science 1984-09-01 - 1988-09-01
University of Massachusetts Amherst
M.S., Computer and Information Science 1982-09-01 - 1984-05-01
Loyola University New Orleans
B.S., Psychology and Computer Science 1977-09-01 - 1981-05-01Work Experience
Sherpa.ai
Current
Sherpa.ai
GOLD Health
Current
GOLD Health
Humanistic AI
Current
Humanistic AI
Braingels
Current
Braingels
Cognixion
Current
Cognixion
LifeScore Music
Current
LifeScore Music
Cognizer Inc
Current
Cognizer Inc
Erasmus.AI
Current
Erasmus.AI
Center for Humane Technology
Current
Center for Humane Technology
Consider Solutions
Current
Consider Solutions
Skills
Summary
Innovator in technologies that augment human intelligence, individually and collectively. Co-founder, CTO, and VP Design of the team that created Siri, the Virtual Personal Assistant on Apple products. Founder and head of the Advanced Development Group at Apple, which designed and prototyped new capabilities for Siri and related products that bring intelligence to the interface. Co-founder and CTO of RealTravel.com, where the world of travelers share their advice and experiences. Co-founder and CTO of Intraspect Software, which pioneered the space of Collaborative Knowledge Management - software that helps large communities of professionals contribute to and learn from a collective body of knowledge. AI Research scientist at the Stanford University Knowledge Systems Laboratory, where he was known for work in ontology and intelligent human-computer interaction. Cofounder/CTO/Design for LifeScore Music, which creates music that adapts to context and user input. Advising companies and non-profits that use technology to have a positive impact on humanity. Specialties: Entrepreneur, CTO, product strategist, experience designer. Experience in designing products and building companies in consumer and enterprise that combine high tech software and innovative user experience. Known for published research in Artificial Intelligence, Ontology Engineering, and Human-Computer Interaction. Special expertise in intelligent interface design, humanistic AI systems, collaborative knowledge systems, and user adoption of innovative services.
