E228 Eddie Newland, Director of AI Services at SFL Scientific

The Alldus Podcast - AI in Action

Today's guest is Eddie Newland, Director of AI Services at SFL Scientific in Boston, MA. SFL Scientific is a US-based data science consulting and professional services firm that provides data strategy & consulting, engineering, machine learning and Artificial Intelligence services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of technology and cloud partners, SFL Scientific brings world-class capabilities, delivering professional services and insights to address the most complex business challenges.

Eddie's role is to help clients understand the firm's ability to help them achieve their AI goals. He collaborates with clients, thinking critically about how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science can transform their business. From initial data strategy to creating novel capabilities in proof of concepts, all the way through developing AI-enabled systems that operate at scale, Eddie assists business leaders and their technology partners in delivering on the promise of AI for their organizations.

In today's episode, Eddie tells us about:

The fascinating work they do at SFL Scientific,

What makes their Data Science team stand out,

Interesting projects the data science team are working on,

How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their work,

Skillsets they look for when growing the team &

Why you should consider a career with SFL Scientific