Dr. Jennifer Prendki
About Dr. Jennifer Prendki
Who am I? ========= I enable Data for AI and AI for Data and am on a mission to prepare society for the future. I am an AI innovator, and a builder. I am serial inventor (20+ patents) and a serial speaker (250+ talks). I take great pleasure in envisioning the future of AI and in evangelizing it. As a leader, I specialize in bootstrapping early-stage data and AI initiatives (especially under time- and cash-constrained situations), and in steering dysfunctional ones. I like to call myself an "AI wartime strategist", and companies consult with me to design winning data strategies in all types of environments (collaborative or adversarial, small or large orgs, tech and non-tech companies). As a people leader, I am highly comfortable managing hybrid teams which include a blend of researchers, engineers and PMs. I've managed highly technical teams including frontend, backend and DevOps and love putting order in chaos. I believe in leading by example and in helping people achieve their full potential. I strongly oppose micro-management and believe in empowerment through trust and partnership. I value complete transparency, and I am not scared to say aloud what others keep to themselves. People say I am a no-nonsense person. I am also a keynote speaker and have spoken at most major conferences in the field. Being a role-model to the younger generation of women in Tech is a big part of my mission. I am proud to say that I have inspired many young women to start a career in STEM. ================================