Fréderic Godin
About Fréderic Godin
Fréderic Godin is the Head of Artificial Intelligence at Sinch Engage & Chatlayer, with over a decade of experience in Natural Language Processing and Speech Processing. He has held various roles in academia and industry, including positions at Ghent University and Amazon, and is a co-founder of TravelUnlimited.be.
Current Role at Sinch
Fréderic Godin serves as the Head of Artificial Intelligence for Sinch Engage and Chatlayer. He has held this position since January 2023, contributing to the strategic direction and implementation of AI technologies within the organization. His leadership in this role follows his previous tenure as Head of Artificial Intelligence for Chatlayer from 2020 to 2022. Godin played a key role in the public launch of Sinch Engage in January 2023, demonstrating his commitment to advancing AI applications in communication.
Previous Experience at Chatlayer.ai
Before joining Sinch, Fréderic Godin worked at Chatlayer.ai as the Lead Speech/NLP Engineer from 2018 to 2020. During his two years in this role, he focused on developing natural language processing solutions, enhancing the capabilities of AI-driven communication tools. His expertise in speech processing and NLP was instrumental in driving innovation at Chatlayer.ai.
Academic Background and Education
Fréderic Godin studied at Ghent University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Computer Science from 2007 to 2010. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science in Engineering: Computer Science from 2010 to 2012. Godin further pursued his academic career, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from 2012 to 2018. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his expertise in artificial intelligence and natural language processing.
Experience in Research and Development
Fréderic Godin has extensive experience in research and development, particularly in the field of natural language processing. He worked as a researcher at Ghent University from 2012 to 2018, where he focused on advancing knowledge in AI and machine learning. Additionally, he briefly served as an Applied Scientist at Amazon in 2018, contributing to projects that required advanced analytical skills and technical knowledge.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his roles in artificial intelligence, Fréderic Godin is a co-founder of TravelUnlimited.be, a venture he has been involved with since 2015. This initiative reflects his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to leveraging technology in the travel sector. His diverse experience in both corporate and startup environments enhances his understanding of the AI landscape.