Dmitry Kazhdan
About Dmitry Kazhdan
Dmitry Kazhdan is the CTO and co-founder of Tenyks, a company specializing in Explainable Artificial Intelligence, based in Cambridge, England. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Cambridge and has a background in software engineering and machine learning.
Work at Tenyks
Dmitry Kazhdan serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder of Tenyks, a company established in 2019 in Cambridge, England. Tenyks focuses on Explainable Artificial Intelligence (AI), aiming to improve the usability and knowledge extraction from AI systems. Under his leadership, the company has engaged in developing innovative AI solutions that prioritize user understanding and interaction with technology.
Education and Expertise
Dmitry Kazhdan has a robust educational background in computer science and artificial intelligence. He studied at the University of Cambridge, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Science from 2016 to 2019 and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Artificial Intelligence from 2019 to 2023. His research primarily focuses on Explainable AI and the development of Foundation Models in Computer Vision.
Background
Dmitry Kazhdan completed his early education at The Heritage Private School, achieving a School Degree from 2002 to 2015. He has gained practical experience through various internships, including roles at Arm, Redgate Software, and Nokia Bell Labs, where he worked on machine learning and software engineering projects. Additionally, he served as the Director of Sponsorship at Cambridge University Entrepreneurs from 2019 to 2020.
Research Contributions
Dmitry Kazhdan is actively involved in research related to Explainable AI and Foundation Models in Computer Vision. He has co-authored articles discussing the evolution of Computer Vision and the impact of Foundation Models on reshaping the Computer Vision pipeline. His work contributes to the understanding of how AI systems can be made more interpretable and user-friendly.
Professional Experience
In addition to his role at Tenyks, Dmitry Kazhdan has been a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge since 2019. His previous internships include positions as a Software Engineer Intern at Arm, a Software Engineering Intern at Redgate Software, and a Machine Learning Research Intern at Nokia Bell Labs. These roles have equipped him with a diverse skill set in software development and machine learning.