John Emmons

John Emmons is a seasoned AI leader with extensive experience in building and deploying large-scale machine learning systems. He began his career at Tesla, where he managed the Autopilot Vision team and led the development of advanced computer vision models for full self-driving. He later joined Salesforce as Director of Applied AI Research, where he drives innovation at the intersection of research and enterprise applications. John combines deep technical expertise in deep learning with a proven track record of translating cutting-edge research into high-impact products, while leading teams to execute at scale.