Surj Patel

Surj Patel is a technologist, educator, and entrepreneur with a career spanning decades in innovation and product development. They have worked as a conference organizer and technology researcher, and served as an adviser for various organizations, including Tynker and PayRange. As the founder and lead organizer of the Portland Chapter of AI Tinkerers, Surj actively fosters a community of AI enthusiasts dedicated to collaboration and innovation. With extensive experience in business development and product planning, Surj has held significant roles at companies such as Rigado LLC and Sharp Labs of America. They hold multiple degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Manchester.