Erik Dunteman

Erik Dunteman is a prominent engineer and entrepreneur based in the San Francisco Bay Area, recognized for his contributions to machine learning and AI infrastructure. He is the Founder of Banana, a company established in August 2021 that specializes in serverless GPU hosting for machine learning inference, allowing users to scale their ML applications efficiently .1

Professional Background

Dunteman has a rich entrepreneurial history:

• Banana (2021 - Present): Focuses on providing serverless GPU hosting solutions.
• Booste (2019 - 2021): Developed a suite of machine learning APIs, likened to "Twilio for ML."
• Vectr Bio (2018 - 2019): Created a predictive plant genetics product utilizing machine learning.
• Wyaxis (2017 - 2018): Worked on a mechanical product aimed at enhancing vertical farming efficiency.

Education

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University, with additional studies at the National University of Singapore during his spring semester .1

Skills and Languages

Dunteman is proficient in several languages, including Spanish (native), English (native), and has elementary proficiency in Chinese. His technical skills encompass various programming languages and engineering principles, particularly in mechanical design and machine learning .1