Michael Verkruyse

Michael Verkruyse currently serves as the AI/ML Solutions Lead at Google and is a Strategic Advisor as well as Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at data². With extensive experience in the tech industry, Michael previously held the position of VP of Sales/Marketing/Innovation at Associated Energy Systems and worked in various roles at Google, including Customer Solutions for Strategic Accounts in Cloud/AI/ML. Michael's background also includes leadership positions at MAANA, where responsibilities involved developing AI/ML solutions, managing customer-facing products, and establishing the EMEA headquarters. Michael's expertise has been showcased through keynote speaking engagements at major industry events and published work on natural language processing. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Marketing from UW Foster School of Business and is pursuing further education at Oregon State University.