Edwin Kayla
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Summary
I am an AI consultant, architect, and trainer with a proven track record of leveraging artificial intelligence to transform customer operations and sales processes across a diverse range of industries, including energy, e-commerce, and technology. My expertise includes AI strategy development, AI model validation, optimization, system integration, and data monetization strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Strategy Consultant | AI Architecture Solution Design | AI Trainer
Skuza AI
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
12.2018 - Current
- Built an Intelligent Digital Assets Recognition and Standardization Program for a global CPG company via machine learning, image recognition, and OCR technologies
- The project reduced costs by $120,000 in one product category, yearly, per country, and $1,400,000 across 12 categories per market on average
- Cost savings from 12 markets are $11,500,000 per year
- The method delivers 8-12x speed in innovation performance.
AI Consulting Director at Future Processing's Centre of Excellence
Future Processing
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
12.2021 - 04.2024
- Serving as a CxO-level thought partner, I empower organizations to amplify their AI ambitions, transitioning from proof of concepts to full-scale impact
- Through close collaboration, I help optimize the entire end-to-end process - designing, building, deploying, and supporting AI at scale
- I foster a shift from project to product thinking, driving long-term success.
Columnist
INNPoland
01.2022 - 10.2023
Columnist
Forbes
02.2019 - 06.2022
Partner
K2 Digital Ventures
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
10.2015 - 02.2019
- Developed and implemented business plan and strategy; identified and exploited business opportunities
- Worked closely with investors, and other executives in order to sustain growth and stabilize the business; - Product and service roadmap management - establish a robust process for defining priorities and ensuring there are realistic plans for launching and implementations; - Lead a product and service development group (product managers, designers, data scientists, engineers); - Monitor key performance indicators to determine how well the product and service is performing in the market, what is the NPS score, how it impacts the customers' operations, and ultimately, how it contributes to P/L; - Collaborate with the Product Development group and Business Development and Commercialization Lead on new product/service launches, go-to-market strategy, and co-creation; - Cultivate a sustainable relationship with current and prospective customers; - Sourcing startups for co-creation based projects;
- Selected projects: - Launch of a new startup for Shell Oil & Gas; - Design and launch a new product for Discovery Networks; - Design, prototype, and launch image e-platform for Procter and Gamble; - Conducted strategic workshops for Bayer; - Designed and implemented innovation strategy for IKEA (including collaboration with startups and co-creation processes); - Conducted startups scouting process for Benefit Systems;
Manager in Training
ITraff
Warsaw (Poland), Richardson (USA, Texas)
09.2010 - 08.2014
- ITraff Technology worked on photo recognition technology and its implementations for web and mobile applications
- One of the areas the company focused on was multi objects recognition and 3D objects recognition
- The technology was used in mobile and web applications
- ITraff proprietary algorithms can be also used in devices with built-in cameras
- ITraff Technology empowered mobile and web developers via the SaaS platform, Recognize.im
- Recognize.im allows businesses to build image recognition into their mobile and web applications quickly
- The following companies registered and leveraged the technology: Unilever, Coca-Cola, K2Internet, PZU, BrandBank, Edipresse, Agora, Comarch.
Education
Artificial Intelligence -
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
08.2020
International Business -
University of Oxford
11.2008
Master, Business Administration, Management and Operations -
Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Poznaniu
01.2002
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence for Business
- Conversational AI
- Solution Architecture
- Strategic AI Consulting
- AI System Architecture and Integration
- Data Pipeline Design and Implementation
- High-Impact Workshops and Executive Training
- Growth strategy
- Industry analysis
Websites
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Publicspeaking
I am an active speaker at international conferences and a dedicated trainer, having delivered over 110 lectures and workshops worldwide, aiming to demystify AI applications for diverse audiences.
Experiencehighlights
- Facilitated strategic IT and business integration, Maspex Group, MM/DD/YY, MM/DD/YY, Enhancing operational efficiency through AI.
- Spearheaded ML-driven Visual Search implementation, Allegro, MM/DD/YY, MM/DD/YY, Significantly boosting user interaction, sales, and customer operations.
- Delivered tailored AI solutions to enhance customer operations, Shell, Bayer, and Discovery Networks, MM/DD/YY, MM/DD/YY
Engagementoptions
- Executive Room Meetings
- 1:1 Coaching
- Monthly Retainer
- Presale Support
- Consulting Projects and MLops on Demand
- Workshops
Awards
- One of the most creative business people in Poland among group of 50.
- SaveUp.pl (mobile app) - The Best Startup in Poland award (Startupfest.pl)
- Nominated for Poles with Verve Hack4Europe!
- Advertising Week New York Distinction
Publications
- Author for Forbes Magazine
- ITraff Technology and image recognition niche.
Timeline
Columnist
INNPoland
01.2022 - 10.2023
AI Consulting Director at Future Processing's Centre of Excellence
Future Processing
12.2021 - 04.2024
Columnist
Forbes
02.2019 - 06.2022
AI Strategy Consultant | AI Architecture Solution Design | AI Trainer
Skuza AI
12.2018 - Current
Partner
K2 Digital Ventures
10.2015 - 02.2019
Manager in Training
ITraff
09.2010 - 08.2014
Artificial Intelligence -
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
International Business -
University of Oxford
Master, Business Administration, Management and Operations -
Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Poznaniu