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

ML/AI: From Theory to Production: Bridging the gap between academic benchmarks and industrial reality Crispin Velez, Global AI Incubation Manager, Google Cloud

Crispin Velez is an AI Architect with over 12 years of experience driving digital transformation across industries such as telecommunications, energy, retail, and finance. Now Global AI Incubation Manager at Google Cloud, he specializes in building scalable ML/AI solutions, implementing MLOps frameworks, and leading production-ready deployments. He also leads the TensorFlow community in Colombia, mentors startups through Google and Endeavor, and has delivered impactful projects ranging from GenAI research assistants to real-time data platforms. A passionate advocate for AI with purpose, Crispin is a sought-after speaker who bridges technical depth with real-world impact.