Davood Shamsi serves as the Executive Director of AI at JPMorgan Chase, where he applies his extensive background in artificial intelligence to real-world business applications. Before his current role, Davood honed his skills at industry giants such as Apple, Yahoo, and Verizon, leading projects that bridged the gap between vast datasets, optimization, and machine learning techniques. He earned his PhD from Stanford University, specializing in large-scale computational optimization with a strong focus on AI and ML, equipping him with a unique blend of academic and practical knowledge to navigate the intersection of AI and business strategy.