Welcome to episode 275 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 the United States and Europe.

Today’s guest is Brad Taylor, Senior Director of Engineering at Marqeta in San Francisco, CA. Founded in 2010, Marqeta brings speed and efficiency to card issuing and payment processing with the world’s first open API platform. Their platform was built from the ground up to power an innovative payment experience for many of the apps and services you enjoy daily.

Brad is a hands-on, mission-driven engineering leader who has led teams across a variety of industries including healthcare, accessibility, gaming, fashion, pets, power tools and payments. Prior to joining Marqeta, Brad helped bring Shaper, the world’s first computer-guided handheld power tool, and Whistle, a health and location tracking wearable for dogs and cats, to market.

In the episode,  Brad will discuss:

Who are Marqeta and what attracted him to the company 

Interesting projects his team are working on 

Challenges they need to overcome 

Key insights they have gained from their customer base 

What he enjoys about working at Marqeta 

What’s in store in the near future 

To find out more about Brad and all the great work happening at Marqeta, check out the website www.marqeta.com or follow them on Linkedin and Twitter @Marqeta. You can also connect with Brad on Linkedin. 

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

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