Crispin Velez - ML/AI: From Theory to Production: Bridging the gap between academic benchmarks and industrial reality

AI Architect | ML/AI Leader | Advocate for Innovation Crispin Velez is an experienced AI Architect and a recognized leader in digital transformation, with over 12 years of experience driving technological innovation across industries such as telecommunications, energy, retail, and finance. Currently serving as an AI Architect at Google Cloud, Crispin is also the leader of the TensorFlow community in Colombia, an active mentor with the Google Startups initiative and Endeavor, and a champion for empowering startups. Crispin specializes in architecting scalable and production ready ML/AI cloud solutions, implementing MLOps frameworks, and leveraging advanced analytics to deliver transformative outcomes. His portfolio includes groundbreaking projects such as GenAI-powered research assistants, real-time data platforms for global investment banks, and AI-driven healthcare analytics systems. A lifelong learner and advocate for using AI for good, Crispinn is dedicated to inspiring others to embrace technology as a driver of change. His speeches blend deep technical insights with actionable strategies for leadership, scalability, and innovation, making him a sought-after voice at the intersection of technology and impact.