Dave Clifford Email and Phone Number

Running the machine learning function at Cavnue

Creating new opportunities and partnerships to build the future of roads

I led a team of experts in transportation research, signal processing, applied mathematics, and machine learning. We developed solutions to support autonomous vehicles and the future of mobility - Created back-office machine learning strategy for automotive industry challenges - Interfaced with business stakeholders to align delivery and development timelines to organizational goals- Generated novel intellectual property in the form of algorithms, systems and methods, and processes- Developed hardware and software solutions for emerging industry challenges

I worked on machine learning solutions and algorithmic architectures for the future of mobility. I developed strategy, staffing plans, and proof of concept solutions for the utilization of artificial intelligence and machine learning in automotive industry context. I advised product development teams regarding integration points between on-vehicle and back-office systems in development and operation of future vehicle concepts, including autonomous vehicle and active safety systems.

Avicenna was a strategic consulting firm based in Washington, DC that assisted federal, non-profit, and industry stakeholders navigate evolving research and development paradigms.We provided: - Expert advice on the bleeding edge of the life sciences, from neuroscience to biodiscovery to nanoparticles- Pathways for executing strategies in the near term and on the far horizon- Landscape awareness on emerging policy topics and prioritiesAs the senior partner/founder I established and grew the company from advising a small set of start-ups through working with over a dozen corporate, non-profit, and government clients. We provided strategic advice to major federal agencies, advocacy non-profits, academic medical centers, insurance companies, and major corporations.

- Created strategy for engaging with partners in major healthcare systems- Developed partnerships with external organizations in life sciences and biodiscovery space- Identified competing technologies in social healthcare- Assisted executive team in developing business development strategy- Led in building a Veteran’s Affairs/Pharmaceutical/PatientsLikeMe consortium for improved management in specialty disease

- Supported Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Program Manager in Defense Sciences Office- Generated procurement plans and solicitation documents for strategic, government funded research in cybernetics, biosurveillance, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and assay development- Identified areas of strategic interest to the Department of Defense- Managed projects including budget analysis, delivery of milestones, and briefing plans to senior US Government staff- Maintained a network of subject matter experts across multiple domains relevant to office interests, primarily in biology, neuroscience, and engineering

Supported the Defense Spinal Cord and Column Injury Center at Walter Reed Army Medical Center

John Larson, (D-CT)