Pedro Vicente Valdez

Pedro Vicente Valdez is a seasoned machine learning engineer currently serving as Vice President at BlackRock since October 2022. Prior experience includes a role as Senior AI Software Engineer at Mythic, where significant contributions involved optimizing algorithms for edge computing and enhancing computer vision capabilities. Valdez's academic background features a PhD and Master of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, where research initiatives included developing machine learning pipelines for nuclear data and modernizing databases for analysis. Valdez has also held roles at prestigious organizations including Apple and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, focusing on AI/ML applications and nuclear reactor systems. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering from Universidad de las Américas Puebla and further studies in Nanotechnology at the University of Leeds.