Tanmay Bakshi

Tanmay Bakshi is an algorithmist and neural network architect. He is currently the AI/Software architect at IBM and a Google Developer Expert for Machine Learning.

Recognized as The Toronto Star's Newsmaker of the Year in 2013 after publishing an acclaimed iOS app at the age of nine, Bakshi is an internationally celebrated AI prodigy, keynote speaker, and technological innovator. Renowned for delivering impactful keynotes on artificial intelligence, innovation, and the future of technology, Tanmay has inspired diverse audiences in over 30 countries. He has presented at prestigious venues and organizations, including the United Nations, Apple, Walmart, Microsoft, Google, KPMG, the Linux Foundation, Heineken, Shell, HSBC, and Amazon, reaching more than 400,000 business leaders, government officials, developers, and students over the past decade.

His global influence is extended through his widely-acclaimed "Tanmay Teaches" book series published by McGraw-Hill Education. His books, "Tanmay Teaches Go" and "Tanmay Teaches Julia," have been translated into Korean and Japanese, significantly expanding his educational reach.

One of Bakshi's most impressive feats is developing AI techniques at IBM that are revolutionizing the drive-thru experience at McDonald's. He's also created AI systems that can augment songwriters, recognize people by their heartbeat, and decode mental states from EEG data, among other projects.

His work has been recognized globally with awards and titles such as Young Entrepreneur by Bloomberg Businessweek, the Knowledge Ambassador Award by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, Twilio Doer Award, Life Mentor Award by the Creative Foundation, Young Edison Award by Shanghai TV, Top 30 Under 30 Canadian Developers Award, and Top 25 Tech Influencer on LinkedIn by Onalytica, to name just a few

Through his work, Bakshi is making a positive difference in the world, striving to create technology that benefits humanity. He continues to undertake projects that are close to his heart, driven by his desire to use his knowledge to change the world for the better.