Welcome to episode 421 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 Shiva Amiri, VP, Head of AI and Data Intelligence at Pivotal Life Sciences in San Francisco, CA. Founded in 2017, Pivotal Life Sciences back the brightest minds in life sciences throughout the world. The Pivotal Life Sciences platform includes Pivotal bioVenture Partners US, Pivotal bioVenture Partners China and Pivotal Growth. Their teams make direct investments into high-quality life sciences companies that are developing and commercializing products that address well-defined, substantial medical and market needs.

Working at the intersection of computing and biology, Shiva is experienced in large-scale, multi-stakeholder technology development in data science and biology with a focus on computational biology, bioinformatics, machine learning, and big data systems. She is a team builder and entrepreneur in cutting edge computational methods in biology, digital health and medical research with a proven track record in big data/data science and program execution and strategy.

In the episode, Shiva will discuss:

Her journey to now and current work at Pivotal Life Sciences

What her role and responsibilities involves

The benefits that her team are bringing to businesses

Plans for further growing the team

Why Pivotal Life Sciences is a great place to work

What excites her for the future of the company

To find out more about all the great work happening at Pivotal Life Sciences, check out the website www.nanfunglifesciences.com/investments/pivotal-life-sciences or follow them on LinkedIn. You can also connect with Shiva directly on LinkedIn.

What did you think of Shiva’s podcast? Where do you see the future of AI in the life sciences industry heading over the next few years? We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode, so please leave a comment below.

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