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Dr. Petar Tsankov is a researcher and entrepreneur in the field of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI). EU AI Act - Navigating New Legislation // MLOps Podcast #271 with Petar Tsankov, Co-Founder and CEO of LatticeFlow AI. Big thanks to LatticeFlow for sponsoring this episode! // Abstract Dive into AI risk and compliance. Petar Tsankov, a leader in AI safety, talks about turning complex regulations into clear technical requirements and the importance of benchmarks in AI compliance, especially with the EU AI Act. We explore his work with big AI players and the EU on safer, compliant models, covering topics from multimodal AI to managing AI risks. He also shares insights on "Comply," an open-source tool for checking AI models against EU standards, making compliance simpler for AI developers. A must-listen for those tackling AI regulation and safety. // Bio Co-founder & CEO at LatticeFlow AI, building the world's first product enabling organizations to build performant, safe, and trustworthy AI systems. Before starting LatticeFlow AI, Petar was a senior researcher at ETH Zurich working on the security and reliability of modern systems, including deep learning models, smart contracts, and programmable networks. Petar have co-created multiple publicly available security and reliability systems that are regularly used: = ERAN, the world's first scalable verifier for deep neural networks: https://github.com/eth-sri/eran = VerX, the world's first fully automated verifier for smart contracts: https://verx.ch = Securify, the first scalable security scanner for Ethereum smart contracts: https://securify.ch = DeGuard, de-obfuscates Android binaries: http://apk-deguard.com = SyNET, the first scalable network-wide configuration synthesis tool: https://synet.ethz.ch Petar also co-founded ChainSecurity, an ETH spin-off that within 2 years became a leader in formal smart contract audits and was acquired by PwC Switzerland in 2020. // MLOps Swag/Merch https://mlops-community.myshopify.com/ // Related Links Website: https://latticeflow.ai/ --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://mlops.community/ Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Petar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petartsankov/
In my role as the Head of Knowledge Management at PwC Switzerland, I bring together strategic vision and a commitment to continuous innovation, all while ensuring focused execution. Working closely with leadership and practice groups, my main focus is on developing, implementing, and constantly improving knowledge processes and practice support tools that align with the firm's business objectives. By doing so, I enable the firm and its employees to generate more value and fully leverage knowledge as a strategic asset. With over 11 years of professional experience, I am a seasoned knowledge management expert. I hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and I am also certified as a Knowledge Manager (CKM). Throughout my career, I have successfully coordinated partners and collaborators on complex projects, demonstrating a keen understanding of processes, structures, and projects as a whole. Additionally, I possess strong mediation skills, allowing me to effectively navigate differing opinions and approaches among leaders. I am skilled at building consensus and alignment, and I am known for creating action-oriented plans that support business objectives. My professional style is characterized by energy, passion, and a proactive approach. I am highly motivated, solution-oriented, and have a sense of humor that helps foster a positive impact both within and outside of the organization.
Will Data Clean Rooms help us avoid consent, or personal data altogether, and make the most of first-party data for data collaboration and addressability purposes? Matthias Eigenmann is a Swiss lawyer with over 10 years of practical experience in technology and data protection law. He currently works as legal counsel and DPO at Decentriq (a Data Clean Room), and is also an advisor on data protection matters to a large hospital in Switzerland. Prior to this, he spent several years working in tech and data protection law at a law firm, as well as as an in-house counsel for IT contracts and data protection at PwC Switzerland. References: Matthias Eigenmann, Enhanced Privacy for Data Analytics Matthias Eigenmann on LinkedIn Decentriq, a Data Clean Room Damian Desfontaines: Differential Privacy in Data Clean Rooms (Masters of Privacy) Nicola Newitt: The legal case for Data Clean Rooms (Masters of Privacy)
Markus Neuhaus, a distinguished Swiss business leader and a Doctor of Laws, shares his experiences and insights into establishing and nurturing inclusive cultures within organisations. From his tenure as CEO and chairman of PwC Switzerland to his leadership roles in global boards, Markus offers invaluable lessons on implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies. In this conversation Markus provides perspectives on engaging stakeholders, fostering an inclusive mindset, and addressing sustainability concerns. From navigating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) challenges to advocating for responsible business practices, his insights resonate with CEOs, board members, and leaders aspiring to drive meaningful change within their organisations.
Series 7 (Leadership) - Episode 1. 100% Fluff-Free ED&I Sue Johnson Our guest, Sue Johnson, has had a fascinating and very successful career, from the shop floor, and supply chain to becoming a leading voice in all matters concerning diversity and inclusion. She's working with corporations around the world. Sue has a direct, engaging and highly effective way of covering key aspects, of what can lead to challenging introspection within the boardroom. She is highly adept at conveying the importance of introducing an effective Equity Diversity and Inclusion strategy within a business. A podcast that is well worth a listen if ED&I is on your to-do list, for improvement, implementation or review. Content · Early Years & Influences · Sue's Career path Nestle, PwC, Odgers Berndston · What is EDI and why is it important for employers? · Examples of EDI failures, and how not to do it. · A word about being “fluff-free”. · Addressing bias, unconscious or conscious · Advantages of a proactive approach · Recruiting for success · The future – where should we be in 5 years? · A lesson learnt/ single insight to share that could help others. Q&A - A sample of the questions provided by our audience ahead of recording the podcast. A big thank you to all who submitted their questions. Q1. Holly Marsh, Talent Development Manager in London asks - "Many organisations use apprenticeships as a tool to bring in new talent and diversify the workforce. What are the the main challenges associated with this and what solutions can be put in place?" Q2. Kiera in Birmingham asks "Can you give an example of how you make your direct reports feel a sense of inclusion, belonging, and equity on a daily basis?" Bio – Sue Johnson Sue Johnson is the Managing Partner of Inclusion & Diversity Consulting at Odgers Berndtson. Having spent the first 15 years of her career in Operations and Sales, Sue has first-hand knowledge and experience of how and why Inclusion & Diversity, as an integral part of the organisation DNA, will step change business performance. Prior to joining the Odgers Berndtson group, Sue was the Global Chief Diversity Officer for the Nestle group, and then led the Inclusion client practice at PwC Switzerland. Sue has worked cross-industry and cross-border, with clients from: Private banking, Sporting organisations, Pharma & Life science, Humanitarian sector, FMCG and Life sciences. Sue is a renowned and passionate advocate for Inclusion and has spoken at the United Nations, Catalyst, women's forum etc. and specialises on educating Executives, guiding, and challenging them to deliver results as organisations embark on their journey of cultural change. Sue is ensconced into Warwickshire village life, being a School Governor (a much easier task in some ways than running the PTA!), writing grant letters to rebuild the local scout hut (£24k down this year, £41 to go), baking cakes for the local Library café, entering multiple categories in the village show and playing for the local B tennis team - whilst spending as much time as possible on adventures with her kids. Nestlé: Good food, Good life | Nestlé Global PwC UK - Building relationships, creating value Executive Search and Recruitment - UK & International | Odgers Berndtson IDCN - Home --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hresource/message
Get a flavour of our fabulous chat with Sue Johnson, covering key aspects and the importance of introducing an effective Equity Diversity and Inclusion strategy within your business. Full episode release date - 11th September. · Early Years & Influences · Career path · What is EDI and why is it important for employers? · Examples of EDI failures, how not to do it. · A word about being “fluff free”. · Addressing bias, unconscious or conscious · Advantages of a proactive approach · Recruiting for success · The future – where should we be in 10 years? · A lesson learnt/ single insight to share that could help others. Bio – Sue Johnson Sue Johnson is the Managing Partner of Inclusion & Diversity Consulting at Odgers Berndtson. Having spent the first 15 years of her career in Operations and Sales, Sue has first-hand knowledge and experience of how and why Inclusion & Diversity, as an integral part of the organisation DNA, will step change business performance. Prior to joining the Odgers Berndtson group, Sue was the Global Chief Diversity Officer for the Nestle group, and then led the Inclusion client practice at PwC Switzerland. Sue has worked cross-industry and cross-border, with clients from: Private banking, Sporting organisations, Pharma & Life science, Humanitarian sector, FMCG and Life sciences. Sue is a renowned and passionate advocate for Inclusion and has spoken at the United Nations, Catalyst, women's forum etc. and specialises on educating Executives, guiding, and challenging them to deliver results as organisations embark on their journey of cultural change. Sue is ensconced into Warwickshire village life, being a School Governor (a much easier task in some ways than running the PTA!), writing grant letters to rebuild the local scout hut (£24k down this year, £41 to go), baking cakes for the local Library café, entering multiple categories in the village show and playing for the local B tennis team - whilst spending as much time as possible on adventures with her kids. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hresource/message
In this TP Talks episode, new podcast host Ugo Cannavale (Transfer Pricing Leader, PwC Italy) is joined by Monica Cohen-Dumani (International Tax Services Partner, PwC Switzerland), and Brad Slattery (Global VCT Transfer Pricing Leader, PwC US) to discuss the role ESG and transparency play in driving value in operating model transformation and how transfer pricing plays a key part. The speakers focus on the EU Corporate Sustainability Directive and how tax and transfer pricing is tied into the Directive and ESG overall, the value chain implications as a result of increased transparency, and considerations around the procurement function. The speakers finish with key takeaways.Contacts: Ugo Cannavale, Monica Cohen-Dumani, Brad SlatterySupport the show
During the first half year of 2020 there was a broad decline on earnings of asset managers. Costs became top of the agenda of Swiss Asset Managers, but what is changing with COVID-19? In this week's AWM video Utz Helmuth Director and Member of the Management Team at Strategy& will discuss strategies to master this challenge.
Patrick Schorderet is a Pharma leader in Digital and Innovation at PWC Switzerland.
As the business world changes, so too does project management. At PMI’s Global Conference 2019, project and program leaders shared how the profession has evolved, discussed the must-have skills and looked back at some of the projects that inspired them. Fernando Antonio Oliveira, of Embraer in São José dos Campos, Brazil, and Shobhna Raghupathy, PMP, with Proficient Project Consulting Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, shared how Apollo 11 and the World Wide Web influenced them. Laila Faridoon with the PMI UAE chapter in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Vinod Kumar Paidakula, PMI-ACP, PMP, PgMP, with KLC Consulting in Tallahassee, Florida, USA, discussed how project management has evolved with the mainstreaming of agile and the introduction of disruptive technologies. Narasimha Acharya, PMP, of Ernst & Young in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, talked about how technologies like artificial intelligence can change the profession—he believes for the better. Marc Lahmann with PwC Switzerland in Zurich shared how organizations are using simple AI, such as automation or chat bots, as well as advanced AI, like machine learning, predictive and fully autonomous project management. Taiwo Abraham, PMP, with Horizant and Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, discussed the new must-have skills like strategic thinking and how volunteering can help project professionals gain experience. Key themes [00:22] Highlights from PMI’s Global Conference 2019 [01:43] Inspirational and influential projects [05:32] Agile going mainstream [08:23] Technology’s impact: Transformation, tools and more [10:14] AI—both simple and complex—in project management [13:01] Broader roles lead to skill shift for project leaders
In diesem Podcast der Sonderausgabe werden die Highlights der PwC Global Transfer Pricing Conference 2018 in Tokio, Japan, vorgestellt, die zeigen, wie digitale Lösungen, Verrechnungspreise und ERP-Systeme zusammenkommen. Die Referenten sind Lorenz Bernhard (Partner, PwC Germany), Jeroen Peerbooms (Partner, PwC Netherlands) und Jim Matthews (Partner, PwC Switzerland).
Dieser Podcast in einer Sonderausgabe bietet Highlights der PwC Global Transfer Pricing Conference 2018 in Tokio, Japan, die den aktuellen Stand der TP-Dokumentations-Anforderungen und des CbC-Reportings behandeln. Die Referenten sind Lorenz Bernhard, (Partner, PwC Germany) und Jim Matthews (Partner, PwC Switzerland).
Bleeding edge projects have the potential to disrupt the marketplace and reshape entire sectors—if they can make it across the finish line. Project leaders share how they shepherd and support extreme innovation in the face of increasing uncertainty. Michael O’Connor, director of strategy and project management at Medtronic in Minnesota, USA, talks about what it took to develop the world’s smallest pacemaker in a highly regulated environment. Medtronic is a member of PMI’s Global Executive Council. James Stewart, vice chair at KPMG in London, England, describes how a combination of flexibility and independent assurance can drive success on first-of-its-kind projects. Marc Lahmann, director of the transformation assurance division for PwC Switzerland in Zurich, shares how leading organizations are adopting artificial intelligence—and what’s needed for this tech to deliver real business value. We hope you’ve enjoyed our podcast series, Projectified™ with PMI. To join the conversation online, we ask you to use #Projectified and @PMInstitute. We also encourage you to subscribe and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Google Play Music by clicking on the links below. Thank you very much, and stay tuned as we release more episodes of Projectified™ with PMI. For an easy way to stay up-to-date on Projectified™ with PMI, subscribe to our podcast at: Apple Podcast, Google Play Music, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or PMI.org/podcast. Key Themes: [00:30] Navigating risks on bleeding edge projects [04:25] Case Study: Revolutionizing the pacemaker [08:30] Flexing the project plan [13:00] Integrating artificial intelligence [15:26] How to spur cultural change [17:23] Getting early wins with AI
I spoke with Dr. Marc Morant, the Head of Flexible Legal Resources at PwC Switzerland. We discussed the mission of PwC's Flexible Legal Resources practice, where the company is implementing this approach, how it differs from other offerings, ways that the legal industry has changed that make the use of flexible legal resources so important, and the trajectory of the profession.
I spoke with Dr. Marc Morant, the Head of Flexible Legal Resources at PwC Switzerland. We discussed the mission of PwC’s Flexible Legal Resources practice, where the company is implementing this approach, how it differs from other offerings, ways that the legal industry has changed that make the use of flexible legal resources so important, and the trajectory of the profession.
I spoke with Dr. Marc Morant, the Head of Flexible Legal Resources at PwC Switzerland. We discussed the mission of PwC’s Flexible Legal Resources practice, where the company is implementing this approach, how it differs from other offerings, ways that the legal industry has changed that make the use of flexible legal resources so important, and the trajectory of the profession.
I spoke with Dr. Marc Morant, the Head of Flexible Legal Resources at PwC Switzerland. We discussed the mission of PwC’s Flexible Legal Resources practice, where the company is implementing this approach, how it differs from other offerings, ways that the legal industry has changed that make the use of flexible legal resources so important, and the trajectory of the profession.
CEIBS Visiting Leader Felix Sutter, who is former Head of PwC Switzerland’s Asia Business Group, offers useful advice on getting the most out of a CEIBS MBA.
CEIBS Visiting Leader Felix Sutter, who is former Head of PwC Switzerland’s Asia Business Group, shares his views on what makes the 15-year-old China EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership a useful platform for both sides.
CEIBS Visiting Leader Felix Sutter, who is former Head of PwC Switzerland’s Asia Business Group, shares his views on what makes the 15-year-old China EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership a useful platform for both sides.
CEIBS Visiting Leader Felix Sutter, who is former Head of PwC Switzerland’s Asia Business Group, offers useful advice on getting the most out of a CEIBS MBA.