Director Of Industry Alliances – Ai Strategy & Innovation
Current- Spearhead the NarrA.I.tive initiative, blending UC Irvine's academic rigor with Orange County's culture of innovation to pioneer new forms of AI-driven storytelling that have broad commercial and social impacts.- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing AI models that enhance narrative forms, driving both technological innovation and practical application in diverse industries including entertainment, healthcare, and public services.- Cultivate strategic partnerships with industry leaders and academic circles to facilitate the commercialization of cutting-edge AI research, ensuring that innovations transition smoothly from concept to market-ready products.- Oversee a portfolio of AI projects, from inception through to commercialization, enhancing UCI's position as a leader in AI innovation while generating significant investment and funding for ongoing research.- Directed the development of the pioneering BAI Portal, a unique information hub leveraging AWS and the Claude large language model (LLM). This cutting-edge platform centralizes UC faculty publications, grants, and patents, enabling strategic identification of faculty expertise for targeted commercialization initiatives. The portal serves as a critical tool for enhancing collaboration and driving the commercial success of academic research.