Rashed HaqRashed Haq is an American technologist, scientist, and artist. He was recently appointed as the vice president of robotics at Cruise, one of the leading autonomous vehicle companies. He was previously the global head of AI & data and group vice presient at Publicis Sapient. An accomplished analytics and technology visionary, he has spent over twenty years helping companies transform and create sustained competitive advantage through innovative applications of artificial intelligence, dynamic optimization, advanced analytics, and big data engineering. With an eye toward the future and what's possible at the intersection of technology, business, data, and algorithms, Rashed has spearheaded advanced analytics work to help companies create new products and services, generate revenue, cut costs, and reduce risk. Rashed holds advanced degrees in theoretical physics and mathematics. Prior to Sapient, he conducted research in physics at the Los Alamos National Lab and the Institute for Theoretical Science. He also worked with Silicon Valley companies designing complex algorithms and implementing the Internet's first web translation application. An accomplished author and sought-after speaker, Rashed frequently writes about the practical uses of AI in business and speaks about the application of safe AI and analytics at global conferences, such as AI Summit, AI in Finance, AI Pioneers Forum, LEAP Energy, Energy Risk, EMART, and the Asia Chamber of Commerce. He serves on the AI Advisory Board of the Computing Technology Industry Association. Rashed lives in Houston with his wife and two children. When he's not focused on the future of business, technology, and science, Rashed enjoys creating art, having shown his work at many gallery exhibitions across North America. Read More Read Less