Dr. Manish Mehta

AI Enterprise Vision

Over 20 years experience guiding successful large-scale deployments of AI technologies including autonomous systems, robots, and virtual agents

Areas of expertise:

- Autonomous systems - Led technology strategy for commercial mower company
- Intelligent agents - Pioneered virtual agents transforming customer service at multinational
  corporations
- Robotics - Oversaw robot deployments in manufacturing facilities
- Voice assistants - Built AI-powered assistants for construction workers
- Healthcare robots - Advised Tech startup developing robotic companions to assist seniors with medication
- AI Strategy and Cultural transformation

I offer organizations:

- Identifying clear AI objectives aligned to business goals
- Assembling cross-functional teams combining AI, business, and domain expertise
- Guiding pragmatic AI implementations focused on improving efficiency, safety, and customer
   experience
- Advising on ethical, responsible AI adoption strategies
- Leveraging experience deploying AI solutions across industries from healthcare to manufacturing

Let's connect to make your organization's AI vision an operational reality!

Chief AI Strategist: Driving Pragmatic AI Implementations

Creator AI Studio

With over 20 years as an AI innovation pioneer, I create imaginative AI experiences by taking early stage technologies from concept to implementation.

My expertise includes:

a. Conversational AI - Created interactive museum exhibits and theme park characters
b. Robotics - Developed robotic assistants and experiences like Turtle Talk AI system
c. Intuitive Creation Tools - Enabled non-programmers to build AI behaviors through easy interfaces
d. Immersive Experience Design - Architected AI gaming blending conversation and immersion

I offer:

- Innovation Strategy: Guided projects from research to requirements to design like Pirates of the
  Caribbean ride reimagining
- Team Assembly: Brought together cross-functional talent to develop experiences like robot 
   companions for seniors
- User-Focused Development: Conducted ongoing testing and feedback with users during creation of 
   museum exhibits
- Entrepreneurial Leadership: Scaled innovations from prototype to full deployment such as the AI 
   gaming experience

My passion is pioneering experiences that fascinate and inspire audiences by leveraging AI and emerging tech.

If you seek a leader who thrives on the frontier turning early stage technologies into imaginative implementations, let's make the extraordinary happen together!

Chief AI Creator: Transforming Emerging Tech into Engaging AI Experiences

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Employee Number 1 at the CTO office and Help Build the company’s first-ever CTO Office. Help Lead Innovation Ecosystem to $1.2B/yr revenue. 3 Years FastCo and AII “Most Innovative” Company

- Developing multi-year research, technology and commercialization strategies across emerging areas 
   like AI, IoT, Industry 4.0, robotics and autonomous systems.

- Building partnerships between business units (Security, Healthcare, Industrial, Consumer) and functions
   (Sales, Marketing, IT, R&D).

- Managing cross-functional teams of 50-150 people on strategic projects.

- Conducting M&A technical due diligence, competitive intelligence, quantitative and qualitative studies.

- Establishing an external ecosystem network with VC firms, startups, and commercial companies across 
  the Bay Area and beyond, leading to successful partnerships and investments with 15+ organizations
  including Plug n Play, Baidu Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, and more.
  
- Driving well-received technology strategy initiatives on AI, ML, IoT, and AI conversational tech for the
  CEO.

Technical Director of Innovation, Office of the CTO

AI+ Accelerator TechCode - US

AI+ accelerator at Techcode consists of startups that are focused on the application of artificial intelligence technologies: voice recognition, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision and gesture control to all the different industry verticals, e.g. robotics, virtual reality/augmented reality, smart home, IoT, medical device and wearables.

Startup Mentor

Accenture Technology Labs

- Supported development of visionary "liquid workforce" transformation in 2012, enabling Accenture
   crowdsourcing initiative. Platform catalyzed 15K+ hours and mobilized 100K people.

- Liquid workforce became a smash hit theme of Accenture Vision 2016, igniting 14K+ social media 
   mentions, 230+ client downloads, 112M reach. Amplified by 638 influencers like IBM and futurist Gerd
   Leonhard.

- Led research, strategy, and UX design to build Accenture's crowdsourcing capability across business areas. 

- Defined go-to-market strategy. Reported progress to leadership.

- Led patented design of new crowdsourcing offering curating on-demand teams. Transformed CIO recruiting
   and teams.

- Guided pilots analyzing coordination challenges with internal and external crowd workers. Led prototype
  development.

- Advised crowdtesting vendor pilots (Applause, Passbrain). Guided analysis for product insights. Managed 
   tools for new crowdtesting capability. Led pilots at top clients.

- Shaped design and guided development of a platform to enrich unstructured data via paid/free crowd work  
   and automation. Led vendor pilots.

- Drove multiple patented ideas advancing intellectual property. Filed inventions.

- Forged partnerships with vendors, R&D, and academia.

- Spearheading innovation blitz for Industry X.0 across 5 labs, reimagining products with emerging tech like AI
  and robotics.

- Pioneering human-robot innovation teams to conceptualize, design, manufacture and service products. 

-  Created behavior design strategies to motivate user participation for Fortune 100 clients. Recognized by  
   client with top award.

The Human-Centered AI Innovator - Unlocking Human Needs through UX and AI

American Cancer Society

Providing advice, leadership and direction to American Cancer Society to further the Society’s progress by leveraging the skills and talents of volunteers to add value to and complete strategic initiatives and projects.  The role involves advising the society to increase its appeal and competitive advantage in the volunteer marketplace, save the Society time and money on project initiatives, and offer opportunities to further develop staff and volunteers.

The goal of the program is to redefine volunteer opportunities to include Skills-Based Volunteering (SBV) to increase the society's market relevance and competitive advantage. The SBV program supports both SBV and episodic volunteers and meets the outcomes of the Board accepted recommendation. The purpose of the Society’s Skills-Based Volunteer(SBV) Advisory Team is to provide advice, consultation, leadership and direction to the Society’s strategy on Skills-Based Volunteerism.  The team is charged with developing a long term, enterprise-wide rollout for Skills-Based Volunteers.

Strategic Advisor

Georgia Institute of Technology

- Pioneered trailblazing augmented reality app - deployed and delighted hundreds of diverse users including actors, virtual world members, and non-programmers.

- Architected award-winning UX design thrilling 150+ visitors with innovative augmented reality gaming experience at UCI Beall Center. Transported players into resolving virtual character conflicts.

- Spearheaded software architecture and pioneering Wizard UIs controlling one-of-a-kind experience. Conducted rigorous qualitative and quantitative evaluation.

- Pioneered first Web 2.0 app empowering non-programmers to create, modify and share game character AI behaviors. Developed advanced AI dynamically enhancing user-generated AI.

- Deployed live and piloted by hundreds of user groups: actors from School of Theatre at Illinois State University, non-programmers from virtual world Second Life and Non-Programmers.

- Led extensive user research and crafted detailed personas. Spearheaded iterative prototyping of breakthrough end-user authoring tool and AI approach.

- Rigorously and holistically evaluated pioneering experience through qualitative and quantitative UX research methods. Dove deep into extensive data gathering and analysis.

Next-Gen AI Experience Designer

Disney Research

Transforming Turtle Talk Character Experiences

- Pioneering innovative system enabling multiple operators to engage AI characters, slashing costs.
- Uncovering guest needs and motivations through insightful operator interviews and observations at Disney Land.
- Rigorously evaluating developed system through extensive usability studies with operators and guests.

Reimagining Pirates of the Caribbean Guest Experience

- Energizing Pirates experience through vigorous ideation and prototypes.
- Accelerating cutting-edge Pirates research, assembling university and industry teams.

Theme Park Experience Innovator - Infusing UX with AI

University of Southern Denmark

- Pioneered Museum Exhibit Advancing State-of-the-Art in Conversational AI - Enabled first-of-its-kind 
speech interaction between children and AI-controlled Hans Christian Andersen.

- Led insights-driven Wizard of Oz studies, observations, and interviews to deeply understand young participants. Crafted detailed user personas and storyboards bringing exhibit vision to life.

- Spearheaded iterative wireframing, mockups, and development of breathtaking final exhibit. Published top-tier peer-reviewed papers.

- Conducted rigorous qualitative and quantitative evaluation uncovering actionable insights to shape future roadmap. Translated findings into pioneering recommendations.

- Developed cutting-edge advances in speech recognition, NLU, dialog management, and gestural coordination—unlocking seamless speech-based interaction.

- Exhibit captivated audiences and received extensive press for pushing scientific and engineering boundaries. Addressed key challenges to inspire future innovation

Pioneer of First-of-its-Kind AI Experiences

Steria

Software programmar

Reimagined Disney Attractions with AI | Pioneered Conversational AI Museum Exhibits | Self-Driving Car Degree | Corporate AI & Robotics Deployment & Strategies | Speaking Human, AI & Business over two decades

I speak human, business & AI and build AI solutions that nail all 3; learned and practiced over 20 years at the school of hard-knocks pioneering first-of-its-kind AI experiences including:

- Next-gen AI powered system for Turtle Talk with Crush
- Reimagining Pirates of the Caribbean ride with AI based storytelling
- AI powered speaker for construction workers
- Cobots and mobile robots deployed at manufacturing plants
- Medication compliance robot companion at senior living facilities
- Conversational AI powered museum exhibit at Hans Christian Andersen Museum
- AI powered immersive conversation gaming experience at UCI Beall Center Musuem
- Self-driving car development at Udacity
- Autonomous mower technology strategy
- Conversational agents for customer service 
- AI strategy and cultural transformation at large multinationals
- AI powered technology enabling non-programmers to create, modify and share game character AI 
  behaviors


Industries Covered: Manufacturing, Security, Healthcare, Entertainment, Creator Economy

Technologies Covered: Self-Driving Cars, Robotics, Human-Centered AI, Conversational AI, Crowdsourcing, Industry4.0

Work presented at White House and featured in USA Today, MSNBC, Washington Post, Computer Technology, InformationWeek, Bloomberg, Venture Beat and Business Wire

Partnering with me, you gain:

•      A human-centered designer - translating user insights into exceptional experiences
•	A business strategist - providing diligence to steer initiatives, quantify ROI, and minimize risks
•	An AI/ML expert - architecting, deploying and optimizing systems from prototype to production
•	20+ years experience spearheading innovations from concept to commercialization
•	Investments analysis quantifying technical feasibility and commercial viability
•	A technology pioneer - adopting emerging capabilities like robotics and autonomy
•	Cross-functional leadership uniting diverse teams to deliver complex initiatives
•	Trend tracking identifying high-potential focus areas to capitalize on

I would enjoy grabbing a virtual coffee to explore how we can work together to bring AI innovations to life - the future is bright! Let's connect.

TechCon4u

Founder

Self Employed

Freelance - Technical Support 

Bearys Group

Bearys Group - One of the well known Real-estate Developers and Builders in Bangalore.

Installing and configuring software, hardware and networks.
Ensuring security and effiency of IT infrastructure.
Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting.

System Administrator

Dealing with used systems / laptops sales and servicing.
Preventive maintenance.
Evaluated technical issues, solved Customer concerns.
Scheduled work, ordered parts, Estimated and Invoiced repairs.

Senior Service Engineer

Redington Middle East and Africa

KSA – A high profile InfoTech Distribution Company catering to the market demands of Computer Software, Hardware and Services.  Authorized Support Provider HP, Compaq, Acer, TOSHIBA, DELL, IBM LENOVO and FUJITSU SIEMENS.


JOB PROFILE

To handle the L1, L2  technical support for DELL commercials and consumers units
Lead the team and deliver the international standard support to customer.
Achieve the vendor SLA and other KPI
Achieved management objectives.
Acting as a POC for higher level escalations
Skilled in LAN design, configuration, Installation, trouble shooting Network issues, Hardware components and peripherals
To implement, configure and trouble shoot wireless networks
To configure Network printers
To attend onsite calls for the VIP and AMC customers
Specialist and supporting over DELL, HP, TOSHIBA, IBM LENOVO and  ACER laptops and desktops hardware issues at L3 levels
Specialist in assembling, trouble shooting and configuring all kinds of laptops and desktops
Handling technical issues from ground level to higher level to get 100% solution with customer satisfaction
POC for the documentation and reports to the management team
Ensuring highest standard of customer satisfactions by directing them properly through providing guidance and technical ideas to them and resolving customers queries

Lending technical support to new trainees, thereby assisting in creating a flawless Network Management System
Accountable for problem cause analysis, resolution of routine customer problems and complexity resolution
Managing system administration, networking and hardware management and maintenance in the organization

SERVICE ENGINEER

Geeta Electronics

DESCRIPTION: Geeta Electronics is a professionally managed company providing End to End IT Infrastructure solutions. Offer range of IT Hardware (Laptop, Desktop, Server, and Storage & Networking), Software & Services. 

JOB PROFILE

	In-house and On-site Systems and Networks maintenance 
	Provide Hardware, Software and Network related support 
	Securing data by taking backup
	Providing internet connection to selected users
	Great proficiency in attending the troubleshooting calls and providing quick solutions
	Responsible for troubleshooting, installation, configuration and repairing computer systems
	Done installation and configuration of Win XP, Vista, Windows 7 professional, Win 2003     server and applications
	Familiar with various models of desktops and laptops
	Having experience with troubleshooting printers
	Able to work independently under pressure also
        Responsible for other duties as assigned

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Infovision Solutions Pvt Ltd

InfoVision is a global IT Services and Solutions company with primary focus on Strategic Resources, Enterprise Applications and Technology Solutions.
JOB PROFILE

Administrating Systems and Networks
Load new or update software and system on existing equipment.
Responsible for managing LAN installation and arrangement for network PCs performing connectivity, system setup, daily backup, network virus inoculation, hardware and software trouble shooting Etc.
Configured DHCP
Supporting Windows Networks and Office Productivity applications
Done installation and configuration of Win NT/2000/XP professional, Win 2003 server and applications
Customer Support for network maintenance and Troubleshooting
Recording the model number of each installed hardware component and forwarding the details to the administrative authorities
Done other duties as assigned

GLOBAL ENTERPRISE INFOTECH SOLUTIONS

Global Enterprise Infotech Solutions (GEIS) is a software development, training, R&D and consulting organization providing design, development, re-engineering, maintenance, support, consulting and migration and training services in the areas of Client/Server applications, Web, ERP, SCM, Bioinformatics and eCRM to their clients.

JOB PROFILE
In-house Systems and Networks maintaining
Configured the network (LAN) for GEIS 
Troubleshooting network related problems
Attending the maintenance calls by the users
Fault finding and troubleshooting of Monitor, SMPS, and Motherboard Etc.
Supporting Windows Networks & Office Productivity applications
Securing data through BACKUP
Maintaining the mixed operating system in Windows NT/2000 environment
Installing, configuring and administering Win 2000 professional, Win 2000 / 2003 server. Creating User Accounts, Managing Account and Domain Controller
Ability to install various accessories such as office tools, antivirus and other updates etc.
Provide Hardware, Software and Network related user support
Installed Oracle Financial server for GEIS
Done other duties as assigned

Computer Hardware and Networking support; Rooman Institute of Technology, Bangalore

DESCRIPTION: Rooman is a premier IT training company. Provides training for Computer Hardware, Networking and Internet security with branches in India and abroad; Installation and Troubleshooting of Win95, Win98, Win NT
Assembling the Personal computer systems
Hardware management/setup/troubleshooting
Preventing systems by scanning for virus
Providing internet connection to users
Maintenance of systems, Printers, Scanners, CD Drives, Lap-tops etc
System Integration and Troubleshooting for various Monitors, SMPS, Motherboard, Processors, Peripherals, Expansion cards, External Devices etc
Administrating the PROMETRIC Exam system

Blockchain / AI / Cybersecurity / MCSA / MBA

Greetings! Drawing on my extensive experience in IT, business development, marketing, and content creation, I possess help companies leverage blockchain technology to achieve their goals and uncover new prospects.

I am deeply passionate about propelling positive change within the industry and contributing to its growth and development. 

If you're interested in exploring how I can help your business, please don't hesitate to connect with me. I'm committed to providing any assistance I can.

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Email: ateeqh2714@gmail.com

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