Konrad K.

Konrad K. has a diverse and extensive work experience in various roles related to AI, emerging technologies, IoT, and strategic advisory. Starting in 2009, they held positions in companies such as FMC Technologies, BG Group, and Occidental Petroleum, where they focused on strategic IT planning, digital canopy advisory, and IoT technology. From 2009 to 2015, they served as the COO and Executive Vice-President of Product Management at RFID Oil & Gas Solution Group, leading large-scale IoT projects in the oil and gas industry. Konrad then joined Amgen as the Senior Strategic Advisor for Internet of Things, advising on technology deployments and initiatives. In 2017, Konrad joined IBM as the Director of Watson & AI Competency Center, leading sales and delivery support for Watson Cognitive Services and AI. After their time at IBM, they worked at V-Soft Consulting Group, Inc., where they held roles as the Vice President of IoT, Analytics, and AI, and later as the Senior AI & IOT Practice Head. Currently, Konrad is a Vice President of AI & Emerging Technologies at Prolifics and also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees at AI Applied Consortium. Konrad has also been highly involved in AI innovation and operations as the Chair and Director of Operations at AI Innovation Consortium since 2019.

Konrad K. completed a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering at Concordia University from 1999 to 2002. Prior to that, from 1997 to 1999, they pursued a degree in Pure & Applied Science at Marianopolis College. In 2013, they acquired a certification in Project Management from PMStudy (VMEdu). Additionally, they have obtained several certifications from IBM, such as Watson Conversation Service Foundations, Watson Conversation Service Hands-On, Watson Conversation Service Methodology, Watson Discovery Service for Developers, Earning Advocacy Practitioner, IBM Recognized Teacher/Educator, Watson Discovery Service Foundations, Watson Knowledge Studio Hands-On, Watson Knowledge Studio Methodology, IBM Design Thinking Leader, Chemicals & Petroleum Industry Foundations, IBM Mentor, CEE Regional Technical Exchange Speaker, and IBM Design Thinking Coach.