Anaconda Inc. has announced that their Chief Technology Officer, Rob Futrick, has been accepted into the prestigious Forbes Technology Council. This invitation-only community is comprised of top CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives. Through this council, Futrick will have the opportunity to share his expertise on Python, open-source data science, and AI development tools with business leaders across various industries.
With a background in software and product development, Futrick aims to help organizations build AI faster and more confidently by utilizing their own data and infrastructure. He believes that the surge of AI is opening up new possibilities for innovation but stresses the importance of ensuring that solutions are secure and scalable to reap the full benefits of this transformative technology.
Futrick’s selection into the Forbes Technology Council is a result of his proven track record in building and scaling engineering teams and complex software systems for leading companies. Prior to joining Anaconda, he served as the product lead for Azure’s HPC and AI software platform following Microsoft’s acquisition of Cycle Computing, a company he co-founded.
Futrick looks forward to sharing insights from his career on how advanced technologies can drive improved outcomes for data science practitioners, non-technical users, and business leaders alike through Forbes.com Expert Panels alongside other industry leaders. He will also be contributing original articles on maximizing ROI, scaling adoption, accelerating time-to-value with AI and data science solutions.
Overall, Futrick believes that technology can drive positive change in every aspect of our lives. He is excited about the opportunity to share his knowledge with others in order to help them achieve their goals through innovative technologies like AI.