Ep 34: AI in Federal & USAID markets: Where are we at and what’s next?

The Aid Market Podcast

Geoff Buteau, Director of Booz Allen Hamilton AI Practice and Saeed Uri, SVP for the Sustainable Development Impact Lab at Chemonics International join Mike Shanley to discuss AI in Federal & USAID Markets. Specifically, this episode covers: - Status of AI in USAID market - Status and applications in Federal market - AI beyond GenAI - Ideas for USAID AI applications RESOURCES

• The Helix, BAH Center for Innovation
• Geoff Buteau LinkedIn
• Saeed Uri LinkedIn

BIOGRAPHY

Mr. Buteau is an Artificial Intelligence technical delivery consultant and project manager with more than 19 years of experience in the defense and public sector. Geoff leads the Booz Allen Hamilton's ML Ops delivery portfolio across defense, civil, and law enforcement agencies, which includes product management, the management of technical build and integration teams, AI requirements development, and AI business, technical, and ethical risk analysis for US federal agencies. Geoff’s work in Booz Allen’s AI practice also includes investment initiatives in AI strategy, responsible AI, and emerging technology scouting.

Geoff holds a BS in Journalism and Public Relations from Ithaca College and a Master of Int’l Affairs with a focus in development economics and management analytics from the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs.

---- Saeed Uri is Chemonics’ senior vice president for impact. He has more than fifteen years of experience managing development projects, including more than ten years in complex, high-speed, and challenging positions in fragile or transitional environments such as Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Sudan, and Libya. While leading Chemonics’ efforts on adaptive programming in dynamic environments, Saeed also spearheaded the adoption of innovative approaches and technologies to achieve greater impact. In Syria, Saeed led Chemonics’ partnership with the Syria Civil Defense (also known as the White Helmets) to provide emergency response services to millions of civilians. Most recently, Saeed led programming to strengthen community resilience against climate and other sources of instability by working with local partners to increase community involvement in addressing issues. Saeed also has expertise in supporting early recovery and durable returns, and countering disinformation. He holds an M.A. in international peace and conflict resolution and speaks Arabic fluently. LEARN MORE Thank you for tuning into this episode of the Aid Market Podcast. You can learn more about working with USAID by visiting our homepage: Konektid International and AidKonekt. To connect with our team directly, message the host Mike Shanley on LinkedIn.