With 20+ years of experience at the forefront of AI innovation, I’ve dedicated my career to pioneering Speech AI, Deep Learning, and Large Language Models (LLMs) in both academia and industry. I hold over 100 peer-reviewed publications and multiple patents in these fields, reflecting my passion for research-driven impact.

My expertise spans building end-to-end ASR solutions for accented speech, developing LLM-powered tutoring systems, and scaling AI products from proof-of-concept to global production.

I’ve had the privilege of assembling and guiding high-performance research and engineering teams across continents, demonstrating proven success in both startup and enterprise environments. Prior to Babbel, I co-founded and served as CTO for 10 years at ELSA and I contributed to breakthrough AI innovations at Telefonica R&D and Panasonic.