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.

Uli's Kitchen Founder, preserving Malay kuih heritage | Digital Transformation Enthusiast | Certified Professional Mentor

I’m currently training to become an Early Childhood Educator under Singapore’s Career Conversion Programme (CCP). As a Trainee Educator at Star Learners, I support the holistic development of young children while pursuing my Diploma in Early Childhood Education at NIEC.

Alongside this, I run Uli’s Kitchen, a home-based venture preserving the art of traditional Malay kuih with inclusive options like vegan, gluten-free, and diabetic-friendly varieties. This journey has strengthened my skills in customer engagement, brand building, and small business operations.

Before my pivot to education, I spent 24 years in the tech sector across customer service, technical support, program management, and sales operations, focusing on improving service delivery and leading cross-cultural teams.

I also created JulesAI OS, a personal AI system that helps me streamline learning, operations, caregiving, and creative projects. It reflects my passion for practical AI, workflow design, and empowering others through clear systems.

I’m a lifelong learner who values personal growth and reinvention. If you’re interested in early childhood education, inclusive food heritage, practical AI, or collaborative learning, let’s connect.


Juliana Rahmad

I don’t attend many networking events these days.


Between a work-study schedule and ongoing Uli’s Kitchen orders, my calendar is intentionally tight.

But when Sheila invited me to the Founders’ Homecoming at Nanyang Polytechnic, I knew I had to make time.

Another reason I said yes was the support I received from Sheila and Eunice during the early days of Uli’s Kitchen through entrepreneurship workshops and mentoring that helped shape my foundation as a small business owner.

I’m glad I went.

The student founders impressed me. From coffee jelly and a haunted escape room concept to card games designed to help seniors become more digitally savvy, their ideas were not just creative, but well executed and confidently positioned.

Honoured to have Uli’s Kitchen featured on the Alumni Founders’ Spotlight Wall alongside fellow founders.

And the door gift? Fresh microgreens from Green Loop ~ vibrant, beautiful and delicious in my pasta last night.

Thank you, Sheila and Eunice, for the early encouragement and for continuing to build a space where founders can reconnect and inspire one another.


#NanyangPoly #NYPAlumni #FounderJourney #UlisKitchenSG #Entrepreneurship

Early Childhood Trainee Educator | Uli’s Kitchen Founder | Creator of JulesAI OS | 24 Years in Tech | Lifelong Learner

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It has been a stressful but fulfilling week.


Yesterday, I completed my 11th module, Art & Creative Expression in my accelerated 13-month diploma journey. Juggling work with assignments and tight deadlines was mentally and physically exhausting. The studio time given to us to create art pieces was a much-needed therapy that I didn’t know I needed.

I underestimated how intense an accelerated programme can be. But the encouragement from peers and supportive lecturers made it manageable.

Four more months to go. Hoping I have the stamina to finish strong.

On the bright side, I’ve discovered a new way to de-stress ~ making collaborative art. Creating something together feels even more therapeutic than doing it alone.

How do you unwind during demanding periods?

#LifelongLearning #DiplomaJourney
#EarlyChildhoodEducation #ArtAndAesthetics #AcceleratedLearning

A recent visit to Children’s Museum Singapore brought me straight back to my childhood.


The trip was part of a recce for a preschool field visit.

But what surprised me was how many pieces of my own memories were preserved there.

From the chendol shaved ice machine and biscuit tins in sundry shops, to colourful toys we once begged our parents for.. These were not just objects. They were lived experiences.

Seeing Roti Jala listed under endangered hawker foods felt personal. Preserving traditional Malay kuih is one of the reasons I started Uli’s Kitchen. The kueh moulds on display, brass and wooden, reminded me that heritage survives only when someone chooses to carry it forward.

I learnt to read and write Jawi during Sunday school as a teenager. It reminded me that language, like food, carries memory. When we lose language, we risk losing stories.

I also smiled at the public payphones and the iconic orange Vespa from Singapore Telecoms. Simple things, but they tell stories of how Singapore evolved.

As educators, field trips are not just outings. They are opportunities for children to connect past and present, to understand culture, identity and community.

Children’s Museum Singapore offers free entry for Singapore Citizens and PRs (registration requires an adult accompanying a child below 12).

If you have a child, it’s worth a visit.

Which childhood memory would you love to see preserved for the next generation?


#EarlyChildhoodEducation #HeritagePreservation #SingaporeCulture #LifelongLearning #UlisKitchenSG

These heartwarming messages made my week.

A classmate recently asked if I had filmed something with CNA because she thought she saw me on TV.

I mentioned about a SkillsFuture video interview I did in 2024.

What surprised me most was hearing that the video inspired some of my classmates.

It reminded me of something simple but important:

People don’t get inspired by talk.

They get inspired by seeing someone take action.

A small personal reminder:

👉 More action, less talk
👉 Lead by example
👉 Produce results

Because sometimes the most powerful influence is simply showing what’s possible.

Malay kuih traveling across six locations over the weekend!


That’s what Uli’s Kitchen kuihs did on Saturday and Sunday. As a solopreneur, juggling multiple kuih orders can be challenging, but with #JulesAI (my personal AI system), I was able to complete six platters with four different kuihs without stressing out.

I used it to plan an efficient kitchen workflow, mapped the delivery routes, troubleshoot minor kuih issues and even discussed plating ideas.

The kuih themselves are still prepared the traditional way ~ mixed, steamed and plated by hand.

Technology didn’t replace the craft.
It simply helped organise the process so I could focus on preserving traditional Malay kuih.

Thank you Nadia for your repeat order and for trusting Uli’s Kitchen kuihs!


#UlisKitchenSG #MalayKuih #HeritageFood #AIWorkflow #Solopreneur

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