Speaker Bio
Roger Frigola is a Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence expert with more than fifteen years of experience in high-level projects ranging from Formula 1 and the America's Cup to marketing and winemaking. He is currently a member of the Emirates Team New Zealand sailing team that will defend the America's Cup in Barcelona in 2024.
Roger has a PhD in Machine Learning from the University of Cambridge and Master's degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering. His main line of work consists in the creation of custom machine learning and numerical optimization tools designed to solve practical engineering problems. He is particularly interested in how the next generation of AI models will have an impact in science and engineering.