David Burkett

David Burkett is an AI Scientist at Microsoft, with extensive experience in AI and NLP research. They obtained a PhD in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where they also served as a Graduate Student/Postdoctoral Researcher from 2007 to 2013. David has held several roles, including Principal Group Applied Science Manager and Principal Applied Scientist at Microsoft, where they contributed significantly to the development of conversational AI systems and led recruitment efforts focused on diversity. Prior experience includes positions at Semantic Machines, Twitter, and PEAK6 Investments.