Speaker Bio
Xavier (Xavi) Amatriain’s (Barcelona, 1973) journey in the tech world is driven by a curiosity about AI and its potential to solve complex problems. Currently leading Google's AI and Compute Enablement (ACE) product team, he’s focused on developing platforms that foster AI innovation across the company's extensive product suite. His path includes co-founding Curai Health, where he blended AI with healthcare to create meaningful change. With pivotal roles at LinkedIn, focusing on Generative AI product strategies, and at Netflix, where he led the development of the famous Netflix recommendation algorithms, Xavier has always aimed to make technology more relatable and impactful. Holding a Ph.D. from Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona since 2004, Xavier has a research foundation with contributions to over 100 publications, particularly in AI and its application in areas such as recommender systems and healthcare. His work is motivated by a belief in the practical benefits of technology, always seeking to advance the field in ways that are tangible and beneficial to society.