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David Talby
CTO at John Snow Labs, specializing in AI applications in healthcare
David Talby is a technology leader and artificial intelligence expert who currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at John Snow Labs.1 With a strong background in computer science and business, Talby specializes in applying machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing to solve real-world problems, particularly in the healthcare industry.1
Professional Experience
As CTO of John Snow Labs since 2019, Talby has been instrumental in developing key AI technologies:
- Spark NLP
- Spark NLP for Healthcare
- Spark OCR
- Annotation Lab
- Healthcare AI Platform1
Prior to his role at John Snow Labs, Talby held several notable positions:
- CTO at Pacific AI (2016-present)
- SVP Engineering & CTO at Atigeo (2012-2017)
- Principal Group Manager at Microsoft (2009-2012)
- Senior Manager of Software Development at Amazon.com (2006-2009)1
Education
Talby's educational background is comprehensive, with all degrees obtained from Hebrew University:
- PhD in Computer Science (2001-2006)
- MBA in Business Administration (1997-1999)
- M.Sc. in Computer Science (1997-1999)
- B.Sc. in Computer Science (1995-1997)1
Expertise and Focus
David Talby is passionate about:
- Putting artificial intelligence to work in practical applications
- Developing AI systems for high-compliance industries like healthcare and life sciences
- Natural language processing and its applications in healthcare
- Responsible AI and multimodal systems12
He regularly shares insights on AI, generative AI, and responsible AI practices through his LinkedIn posts and other professional platforms.3
