Michael Johnston

Michael Johnston is an applied science manager at Amazon, leading a team focused on generative AI models, including conversational agents and code generation. Previously, Michael held several influential positions, including VP of Research and Innovation at Interactions LLC, where they managed teams developing machine learning frameworks. They also served on the W3C Multimodal EMMA subgroup as chair and editor-in-chief of the EMMA standard, contributing to advancements in multimodal interaction. Michael's background includes a significant tenure at AT&T Labs, where they were instrumental in developing multimodal virtual assistants and interactive applications. Currently, they are pursuing advanced degrees in linguistics and artificial intelligence from multiple institutions.