Welcome to episode 535 of the AI in Action podcast, the show where we break down the hype and explore the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives.

Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of technologists and data science enthusiasts to showcase the excellent work that is being done within AI in North America and Europe.

Today’s guest is Darren Spurgeon, Chief Technology Officer at Torchlight AI. In a turbulent world, Torchlight leads the charge in harnessing technology to identify risk, prevent conflict and foster stability. Their mission is to promote global stability and protect global commerce by predicting risk activities. A fusion of human experience and advanced technology empowers them to offer the most precise intelligence. Torchlight’s solutions extend far beyond data analysis; they offer foresight to shape the future.

Darren is a decisive and collaborative leader with an extensive record of delivering measurable value to companies of any size across a multitude of industries. He is a trusted advisor to multiple CXOs with an executive presence, helping to drive both business and IT strategy, overcome obstacles, and move the organization forward. Darren is also experienced in building high-performing teams, taking a hands-on approach to growing talent by developing quality core values and leading by example.

In this episode, Darren discusses

His journey from Geological engineer to CTO at Torchlight AI

How Torchlight converts telemetry data into actionable security insights

Enhancing situational awareness through data-driven insights

Leveraging data science and AI to improve threat detection and enhance user experience

An insight into the teams focus on data and software engineering

Rebuilding their platform to scale to advance AI and data science

What makes Torchlight AI a great place to work

To find out more about all the great work happening at Torchlight AI, check out the website www.torchlight.ai or follow them on LinkedIn and X @TorchlightAI. You can also connect with Darren directly on LinkedIn.

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