Steve Schmidt

Steve Schmidt is a seasoned expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence with extensive leadership experience across various industries. Currently, Steve leads the Embodied AI R&D team at Boston Dynamics, focusing on advanced deep learning methods for robotics. Concurrently, Steve serves as an adjunct professor at Northeastern University, teaching courses on neural networks and machine learning. Prior roles include Director of Machine Learning at Nike, where Steve enhanced digital commerce through innovative AI strategies, and significant positions at BAE Systems and Wayfair, where Steve drove projects related to AI systems and product recommendations. Steve's academic credentials include Master's degrees in Computer Science and Theoretical Mathematics, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Winona State University.