AI on the Edge


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Overview:
We are in massive transition from cloud-centric AI-based Computer Vision systems to edge. How do resource intensive AI applications work in resource-constrained edge devices? Who is driving the standards like OpenFog which is defining much of the 5G networks?
Topics:
-Training on cloud and deployment on edge
-Move to optimized platforms that leverage edge, cloud, and hybrid environments
-Resource-constrained AI optimization
-Large-scale adoption with OpenFog standardization
Speakers:
Genquan Stone Duan is the Cofounder and CTO of WiZR, a video analytics platform that leverages IoT and edge computing alongside industry-leading AI for business security and intelligence. After receiving his Ph.D. in Computer Vision from Tsinghua University, Stone led facial algorithm initiatives, such as detection; tracking; alignment; attribute; and recognition, for Microsoft Research Asia. He has published multiple papers in the field of computer vision.
Andrew Pierno leads Engineering for WiZR, a video analytics platform that leverages IoT and edge computing alongside industry-leading AI for business security and intelligence. Prior to WiZR, Andrew led development for Zuma Ventures, built the first peer-to-peer dog walking app and worked with Techstars alumni Sync on Set, who recently won an Emmy for their software. A UC Berkley grad, he has built 20+ projects throughout his career and is passionate about the intersection of art and AI.
Location:
1337 7th St. Santa Monica, 4th Floor
Schedule:
7:00 pm: meet, greet & eat
7:30 (ish) pm: main presentation, followed by a healthy Q&A
8:00 pm: doors close to new-entrants - so make sure to arrive before this time!
Parking:
GumGum is happy to offer a parking lot for attendees of this meetup. The lot is located at 1430 Lincoln Blvd, which you can access via alleyway off of Broadway. The lot is between Lincoln Blvd and the alleyway. There is also paid parking at the Santa Monica Library. Please note that the open parking lot does not have any sign indicating it's association with GumGum.

AI on the Edge