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Rodrigo Madanes

EY Global Innovation AI Officer

Passionate AI visionary.

Office Palo Alto, US

Based in Palo Alto, Rodrigo is the EY Global Innovation AI Officer. He and his team are transforming how EY services across accounting, tax, strategy and consulting are augmented with AI and machine learning to enrich client experiences and outcomes.

Rodrigo is a pioneer in AI, having worked in developing the AI technologies that have transformed day-to-day lives. This experience with major global brands, combined with a rich academic background, give Rodrigo a deep first-hand knowledge of how to create exceptional AI products and user experiences.

Prior to joining EY, Rodrigo worked for major Silicon Valley-based tech companies. He holds three US patents for his inventions.

Rodrigo has a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley.

How Rodrigo is building a better working world

“I’m fortunate to have played a role in the development of AI from its earliest days. My experience helping to build AI products that deliver excellent user experiences while creating value for organizations has been incredibly exciting and rewarding.

Now, I’m passionate about helping the global EY organization realize the potential of AI to radically enhance how we serve clients. The strategic use of trusted AI and machine learning can support companies to transform into agile, intelligent organizations – ready to navigate a more complex operating environment and build a better working world.

I’m also committed to helping build a robust global AI community and to nurturing our next generation of diverse talent.”

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