Adrian Blackwood

Adrian Blackwood is a professional aiming to blur the lines between physical and digital worlds and promote the use of AI for good.

With a background in roles such as CEO, CTO, and Innovation Program Manager, with a focus on AI Engine Architecture, IoT Device Design, and AI in HealthCare research, Adrian has led teams in deploying innovative technologies and services.

Having been involved in over 300 successful product launches, Adrian specializes in utilizing Product Design technologies to facilitate connections and advance the concept of the physical internet.

His expertise lies in merging IoT and AI technologies, exploring AI-enabled IOT hardware, and leveraging deep reinforcement machine learning to drive advancements.

Adrian excels in understanding profiled behavior, preferences, and actions to create engaging user stories and communication strategies.

His extensive project experience includes over 300 projects, collaboration with 85+ technology partners, roles within 16+ international organizations, and involvement in 18+ business vertical domains.

Adrian holds 5 filed patents worldwide and has 8+ patents in development, showcasing his innovation and commitment to intellectual property.

Proficient in roles such as CTO, CEO, Advisory Board Member, Visionary, Architect, Product Design Specialist, Speaker, and Strategist, Adrian's diverse skill set is prominent in the realms of IoT, AI, AIoT, Data, Blockchain, and more.

His domains of expertise encompass AI-Driven Physical Internet, Intelligent Environments, Ambient Intelligence, AI Internet of Things, AI-IOT Blockchain, and others, indicating a deep knowledge of cutting-edge technologies.

Sub-domains Adrian is well-versed in include Telecom, Terrestrial Data, Location Content, Navigation, Mapping, and collaboration with Space Agencies.

Adrian's educational background includes studies in Project Management Professionalism, Business Administration, and a specialization in AI in Healthcare from esteemed institutions like Stanford University School of Medicine.

He has held significant positions such as Chief Technology Officer at Speedoc, and has been involved with renowned organizations like JohnnyFive AI, AiHealth, AMI.Group, and others, contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation across various sectors.

Adrian's career has seen him involved in various strategic, managerial, and technical roles within companies like TomTom, Nokia, European Directories, Verizon Canada, Rogers Communications, TELUS Communications, and Best Buy, showcasing his versatile experience across different industries.