Certified Skills in Ai+Tech Kryterion

Subhan Ali is a Product Lead at NVIDIA. Previously, he was a Product Manager at eBay where he built Machine Learning models that improved trust on the platform. Subhan was also a Data Scientist at Symantec on the Customer Retention Analytics team for the Norton and LifeLock consumer security products.

Jeremy Kirshbaum is a venture builder and strategist who has been working with clients to understand, plan and implement generative AI projects since 2019. He founded the generative AI consultancy Handshake. Alongside his work with Fortune 500 executive teams, governments, and NGOs, he is building the Library of Babel platform for collaborative LLM exploration at libraryofbabel.ai. He teaches the Generative AI Masterclass -- one of the top-rated courses on Maven.com.

Mehmet Tuzel is a Global Solution Lead at Slalom specializing in AI-Enabled Organizations. With over 20 years of experience in both corporate and consulting roles, Tuzel focuses on leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance decision-making, optimize workforce, and create stakeholder value. He has led various projects in AI solutions, workforce strategy, operating model design, and business transformation in various industries.

With over 15 years of experience in product management, Ram has been leading and scaling AI initiatives for RingCentral's Unified Communication & Contact Center Communication product portfolio as the Vice President of Product Management since April 2023. He delivers innovative and customer-centric solutions that enhance user experience, improve business outcomes, and drive competitive advantage.

Ram has a strong background in conversational AI, product strategy, GTM, customer acquisition, and business growth, and a proven track record of launching successful SaaS products for enterprises. Previously, he led the product team at Observe.AI, where he augmented real-time AI capabilities that helped the company grow its ARR in 2022-23. Before that, Ram was the Senior Director of Product Management at Five9. He launched and grew Agent Assist, the company's first real-time AI SaaS product, achieving triple-digit (%) revenue growth and building a multi-million dollar ARR business in two years.

He holds a Post Graduate Program in AI from the University of Texas at Austin, an Executive Education in Innovative Technology Leadership from Stanford Graduate School of Business, and multiple mobile and AI technologies patents. Passionate about creating products that solve real-world problems, delight customers, and make a positive impact on society, Ram is always eager to learn new skills, explore new domains, and collaborate with talented and diverse teams.

As a Business Strategy and Innovation Consultant at vGeneration, Antonio is known for his outside-the-box thinking and innovation, particularly through the cross-pollination of ideas across various industries. His role within a leading D2C organization involves staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in new technologies, such as AI, marketing automation, blockchain, crypto assets, and web3. With a career spanning 25 years across education, professional sports, legal services, and consumer products, Antonio has demonstrated excellence in guiding his organization to proactively pursue new opportunities and stay ahead of the curve.

Antonio possesses a unique blend of legal and business expertise, supported by an MBA from Boston University and a JD from the University of Camerino in Italy. This educational background enables him to deliver rigorous strategic analysis, creative problem-solving, and a consistent track record of achieving results and fostering high-performing teams in dynamic environments.

He is also the author of "Hi, AI! How Human Ingenuity and Artificial Intelligence are Transforming the Marketing Universe," a book that exemplifies his commitment to innovative thought leadership. In this book, he explores the symbiotic relationship between human creativity and AI in revolutionizing the field of marketing, bridging groundbreaking ideas with practical business applications.

In addition to his role at vGeneration, Antonio serves as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at UCLA Extension, where he teaches courses on sports management and shares his passion for emerging technologies and their disruptive potential. His extensive experience includes serving as a former Assistant Dean and CXO at UC Riverside Extension, where he was responsible for overseeing new program development, technologies, and communications. He has also founded and led multiple ventures, including a new concept store and a consulting firm, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit.

A skilled Sales, Go-To-Market, Strategic Alliances, and Business Development leader, Brad is focused on helping CHROs drive better business outcomes by connecting their talent strategy to the CEO's business strategy, and helping them achieve optimal results from their investments in data-driven solutions using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies.