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Scott Penberthy

Scott Penberthy

Director of Applied Artificial Inteligence at Google & Conference Speaker


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As Director of Applied AI at Google, Scott Penberthy leads up a team of AI engineers and Ph.D.’s whose purpose, by means of AI technologies,  is to help VIPs reimagine the production of goods and services and their value exchange on various free markets. He has a Ph.D. in AI and Computer Science and multiple degrees from MIT and the University of Washington.

Before taking up this role at Google, Scott was a Technical Director in the Office of the CTO. A part of Google, the group’s focus was on helping customers succeed in the world of cloud computing. His time was also invested in the AI labs of Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and different boardrooms. His vast experience in AI and the financial sector culminated in his being asked to build up a team whose sole focus would be AI.

Scott Penberthy has held the position of Managing Director in the CEOs office of PwC. Here, he led a transformation in PwC’s technology, from one that was on the premises, to one that is cloud-based. Before this, he was CTO at a number of Web Startups after his meteoric rise from IBM Research to the IBM Chairperson’s office during the 1990’s.

Away from work, Scott is a passionate triathlete and father who believes in STEM education. He also plays a mentorship role in the Machine Learning and Self-Driving Car NanoDegree programmes at Udacity.

Scott Penberthy – Speaker

As a speaker, Scott Penberthy uses numerous stories garnered throughout his working career to make his presentations accessible, interesting, and as a means of illustration. He has coordinated leaders spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia, debated with various regulations bodies and lawyers, and educated boards and accountants across the globe about AI and public clouds.

Speaking Topics

With regards to speaking topics, Scott Penberthy focusses on AI and the wonders of machine learning, as well as their applications and possible future use and development in both a local and global setting.

  • “Without hesitation I can say that Scott is a leader who not only inspires his team, but participates with it to a level that can only be hoped for by any organization. I have worked with many different types of professionals throughout my career, some good, some not. But to find a person with the technical expertise that is required for a leadership role in Engineering, combined with the human element of fair, straightforward, and conscientious communication is truly the rare exception. Scott is that type of a leader. I hope very much to one day again have the pleasure of working with him, and would without pause recommend him for any organization.”

    Geoffrey Cullins, Senior Director of Portal Application Development at Charter Communications

    • Scott Penberthy “Without hesitation I can say that Scott is a leader who not only inspires his team, but participates with it to a level that can only be hoped for by any organization. I have worked with many different types of professionals throughout my career, some good, some not. But to find a person with the technical expertise that is required for a leadership role in Engineering, combined with the human element of fair, straightforward, and conscientious communication is truly the rare exception. Scott is that type of a leader. I hope very much to one day again have the pleasure of working with him, and would without pause recommend him for any organization.”
    5 / 5

  • “Scott and I were at the crossroads of client server and web technology changes going on. Many religious wars were underway. Scott demonstrated great decisiveness in his executive decisions and dove many key decisions which created the foundation long term technology growth. Scott brings an uncanny ability to mesh the business impacts and deep technical expertise in his approach to challenges.”

    Jim Doran, IBM Distinguished Engineer - Cloud Platform Services

    • Scott Penberthy “Scott and I were at the crossroads of client server and web technology changes going on. Many religious wars were underway. Scott demonstrated great decisiveness in his executive decisions and dove many key decisions which created the foundation long term technology growth. Scott brings an uncanny ability to mesh the business impacts and deep technical expertise in his approach to challenges.”
    5 / 5

  • “Not only is Scott brilliant technically, he is a charismatic leader who knows how to motivate and mentor individuals and teams to be at their very best. A rare individual who is able to understand and bring together the business, technical, and user perspectives. I would jump at the chance to work with him again!”

    Todd Sheridan, CEO / Founder at Agile Samurai Consulting, LLC

    • Scott Penberthy “Not only is Scott brilliant technically, he is a charismatic leader who knows how to motivate and mentor individuals and teams to be at their very best. A rare individual who is able to understand and bring together the business, technical, and user perspectives. I would jump at the chance to work with him again!”
    5 / 5

  • “There are many positive attributes that define Scott as a solid leader and intelligent engineer. His ability to engage a person, observe and learn about them, and inspire them to do their best is what really stands out. I am a better engineer due to the guidance he granted me. Scott is a great individual and would be an asset to any organization.”

    Josh West, Agile Humanitarian | Partner @ Super Humane

    • Scott Penberthy “There are many positive attributes that define Scott as a solid leader and intelligent engineer. His ability to engage a person, observe and learn about them, and inspire them to do their best is what really stands out. I am a better engineer due to the guidance he granted me. Scott is a great individual and would be an asset to any organization.”
    5 / 5

  • “Scott is a brilliant, creative and inventive technologist and market strategist. Lots of fun to work with, travel with and do business with. Scott understands how to cut through large company bureaucracy to get deals done.”

    David Levine, CEO at Indeco

    • Scott Penberthy “Scott is a brilliant, creative and inventive technologist and market strategist. Lots of fun to work with, travel with and do business with. Scott understands how to cut through large company bureaucracy to get deals done.”
    5 / 5

  • “Scott is one of the smartest people I had the pleasure of working with.”

    Ofer SHOSHAN, Entrepreneur, CEO at One Hour Translation

    • Scott Penberthy “Scott is one of the smartest people I had the pleasure of working with.”
    5 / 5

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