Melissa Montes: From MVP to Production - Scaling and Deploying Generative AI

Melissa Montes is an AI expert with 8+ years of experience driving production-ready applied AI solutions. Originally from Colombia, she has worked across diverse sectors, including retail, media, energy, and healthcare. As an AI Consultant at Google Cloud, Melissa helps industry leaders implement enterprise AI solutions. She is also leading Google Maps' initiatives to scale AR representations using AI, transforming how we navigate the world. Passionate about mentorship and AI for Social Good, she champions diversity and inclusion, empowering underrepresented groups in tech. Based in New York City, Melissa is actively shaping a future where AI benefits everyone.