Mingtian Z.

Mingtian Zhao is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cognitive AI and machine learning. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor, Executive Director, CEO, and CTO at DMAI since April 2018, Mingtian Zhao focuses on developing AI platforms to uplift humanity. Previous roles include contributions to Google Cloud as a founding member and first engineer of the Self-Driving Cloud team from September 2012 to April 2018, and leading efforts on Google's AdSpam team to enhance ad click defense mechanisms. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and previous research roles at institutions such as UCLA, Lotus Hill Institute, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, involving pioneering work in video parsing algorithms and non-photorealistic rendering.