Will Battel

Will Battel is an experienced technology leader currently serving as the AI CoE Lead Engineer at Branch, where efforts are focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance productivity and drive business growth. As the Co-founder and CEO of Sentryware LLC, Will develops consumer and enterprise software applications utilizing machine learning, with the flagship product being the Sparkbird mobile app for birdwatchers. Additionally, Will holds the position of Co-founder and CTO at Timely Tours, working on a SaaS solution for realtors, and serves as a Machine Learning & Data Science Subject Matter Expert at The Hatch Group, responsible for technical screenings of specialized candidates. Earlier career experience includes a role as a Web Designer and Developer at JRM Machine Co. Will holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota and has completed coursework at Babson College and Edina Senior High School.