Growing up in Canada, my fascination with the universe and technology started early, heavily influenced by Star Trek and the rise of personal computers. These influences sparked my imagination about what technology could achieve in the future. This passion led me to pursue bachelor’s degrees in Physics at the University of Waterloo and Computer Science at the University of Ottawa, seamlessly blending these fields.

Throughout my career, I’ve developed innovative solutions across various domains: from working as a research assistant in artificial intelligence and conducting research in digital signal processing for the oil industry, to developing networking protocols for the phone industry and contributing to software and systems engineering in support of Canada’s defense industry.

Today, driven by my realization that AI is quickly becoming ingrained in every aspect of our lives and that we have only begun to uncover its potential, I delve into machine learning and neural networks, constantly asking, “How can I leverage AI to improve my daily tasks?” As Fei-Fei Li, Stanford Professor and AI Researcher, aptly stated, “AI won’t replace humans, but humans using AI will,” highlighting the need to understand how society will harness AI’s potential. This journey inspired my first sci-fi novel, Veil of Dawn’s Promise.