Petr Votava

Petr Votava is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning, currently serving as Sr. Director of AI/ML Platform Engineering at GSK since June 2019. Prior to this role, Votava held key positions at Genentech, including Principal Systems Architect, where significant contributions were made to high-performance and hybrid cloud computing solutions. A distinguished career at NASA Ames Research Center spanned over 14 years, comprising roles from Senior Software Engineer to Director of Software Development, focusing on distributed applications and high-performance computing platforms. Academic credentials include a Project Management Certificate from the University of California, Berkeley, and both M.S. and B.S. degrees in Computer Science from the University of Montana.