Nick Pendar

Nick Pendar is a seasoned expert in machine learning, data science, and natural language processing, boasting over twenty years of combined academic and industry experience.

With a solid background in linguistics and computer science, Nick has an extensive educational history, including a Ph.D. in Linguistics and Computer Science from the University of Toronto.

Throughout his career, Nick has held key positions in renowned organizations, such as Senior Director of AI & Data Science at SAP, where he has contributed significantly to building large-scale AI, text analytic, and cognitive solutions.

Nick's professional journey includes roles like Machine Learning Advisory Board Member at UserTesting, Director of Data Science at CallidusCloud, Senior Software Engineer at SurveyMonkey, and more, reflecting his versatile skill set and leadership abilities.

A skilled team builder, problem solver, public speaker, and mentor, Nick excels in leading teams of scientists and engineers to realize their full potential in the field of AI and data science.

His expertise spans from ideation and R&D to production, with a proven track record of delivering revenue-impacting solutions in the realm of artificial intelligence and machine learning.