Bijan Tadayon

CEO at Z Advanced Computing, Inc. (ZAC)

Bijan Tadayon is the CEO and co-founder of Z Advanced Computing, Inc. (ZAC), a company specializing in innovative artificial intelligence technologies, particularly in the realm of Cognitive Explainable-AI (CXAI) and 3D image recognition. He has held this position since 2013 and is based in Potomac, Maryland.

Educational Background and Expertise

Tadayon holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, also from Cornell. His expertise encompasses a range of fields including artificial intelligence, machine learning, video analysis, and pattern recognition. He is recognized for his contributions to the development of algorithms that require significantly fewer training samples compared to traditional methods, thereby enhancing accuracy and efficiency.1 2 5

Professional Contributions

At ZAC, Tadayon leads a team that includes notable advisors and experts in various scientific and engineering fields. The company has been recognized for its pioneering work in Cognitive XAI, which aims to make AI systems more interpretable and reliable. Under his leadership, ZAC has received accolades and contracts from significant entities, including the U.S. Air Force, for its innovative approaches to image recognition and machine learning.1 2 4

Tadayon has also been involved in multiple startups and has a background in intellectual property and patent law, further establishing his credentials as a prolific innovator in technology.1 3 6

Experience

CEO at Z Advanced Computing, Inc. (ZAC) (2013 - Present)

Founder & Principal at MaxValueIP LLC (2006 - 2017); Technical & IP Advisor for multiple startups/hi-tech companies (2006 - 2017); Director of Intellectual Properties at ContentGuard, Inc. (2000 - 2005); Primary Patent Examiner & Patent Examiner Trainer at US Patent & Trademark Office (1995 - 2000); Cofounder & VP Marketing/Sales at EZ Solution Software Corp. (1995); Electronics/semiconductor researcher at US Naval Research Lab, US Navy (1990 - 1995)

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering/Electronics from Cornell University (1986 - 1989); BS in Applied & Engineering Physics from Cornell University; JD in Law from Georgetown University Law Center (2002 - 2005)