Brian Eriksson, PhD
About Brian Eriksson, PhD
Brian Eriksson, PhD, is a Senior Manager of Machine Learning and AI at Adobe, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong academic background with a PhD in Electrical Engineering and has authored numerous patents and publications in the field.
Work at Adobe
Brian Eriksson has been serving as the Sr. Manager of Machine Learning and AI at Adobe since 2020. In this role, he has led the development of intelligent landing pages for Adobe Express. He directed the launch of a contextual AI-based recommendation service within the Adobe Creative Cloud mobile app. Additionally, he oversaw the creation of internal next-generation mobile applications that focus on personal image search and generative AI features. Prior to his current position, he worked at Adobe as Manager of Applied Research and AI from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Brian Eriksson holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which he achieved in 2010. He also earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the same institution in 2006. His undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, also from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in 2004. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Background
Before joining Adobe, Brian Eriksson worked at Technicolor from 2012 to 2017 in various roles. He served as a Researcher from 2012 to 2014 and then as Technical Area Lead for Artificial Intelligence from 2014 to 2017. His career also includes a position as Postdoctoral Research Associate at Boston University from 2010 to 2012. These experiences contributed to his extensive knowledge in AI and machine learning.
Achievements
Brian Eriksson has authored over 35 filed patents and more than 35 peer-reviewed publications in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning. His work has garnered over 2000 citations, reflecting his contributions to the academic and professional communities. Additionally, he has played a significant role in mentoring new engineering managers, guiding them in their professional development.