PaulWalsh

AI Innovation Director Accenture The Dock | Award Winning Data Scientist| Passionate about Advancing AI

I am a curiosity-driven machine learning and analytics professional with 25+ years of experience delivering transformative technologies across industries, including fintech and life sciences. A former professor, Senior Research Fellow and PhD holder in Computer Science, I have led numerous large multidisciplinary AI projects, contributed to award-winning data science initiatives and startup companies. Currently, I lead AI innovation at The Dock, Accenture's Global Innovation Centre, connecting cutting-edge technology with disruptive business models.

Professional Experience

Analytics & AI Innovation Director

Accenture

• Lead and mentor a global team of data scientists and AI engineers, driving generative AI product development.
• Spearhead AI product development with machine learning models for compliance-driven industries.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-powered insights and automate tasks for leading global brands.

October 2022 – Present

Analytics & AI Senior Manager

Accenture

• Delivered machine learning projects across the life sciences and fintech industries, driving innovation in regulated environments.
• Designed and implemented AI solutions that improved compliance efficiency by 30%, reducing human oversight and improving regulatory adherence.

2019 – 2022

Founder & CTO

NSilico Life Science

• Led the development of bioinformatics SaaS solutions, revolutionizing genomic data management through cloud-based AI platforms.
• Grew the business internationally, supporting life sciences organizations with cutting-edge AI tools, reducing advanced research timelines through the use of AI.

2012 – 2019

Senior Research Fellow

University of Edinburgh

• Managed large-scale, multi-disciplinary AI projects in collaboration with academic and clinical research groups, developing AI systems for precision medicine.
• Co-authored the IEEE Biocompute Standard, now widely adopted by the U.S. FDA and other regulatory bodies for next-generation sequencing analysis.

2013 – 2017

Professor of Computer Science

Munster Technological University

• Led major AI and data science research programs funded by the EU and national bodies, focusing on commercial applications of AI for regulated industries.

2016 – 2019

Education

University College Cork

Ph.D. in Computer Science – Machine Learning
2001

University College Cork

M.Sc. in Neural Networks
1992

University College Cork

B.Sc. Hons. in Computer Science with Maths and Statistics
1989

Munster Technological University

Diploma and PMP Certificate in Project Management
2012

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Key Competencies
  • AI Innovation & Development
  • Machine Learning & Deep Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • MLOps & AI System Design
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership

Interests

I am passionate about the intersection of AI and innovation, constantly seeking ways to leverage technology to drive transformative change.

Beyond my professional pursuits, I'm an avid reader, always exploring new ideas and perspectives, and a dedicated runner who regularly competes in 5km, 10km races, and Parkruns.


Participating in Pink Run charity event

Awards & Certifications

  • Kaggle Covid-19 Risk Factors CORD Competition Winner  Show Credential
  • LLMs and Reinforcement Learning (Credential ID: 762903) - NobleProg (Issued May 2024) Show Credential
  • Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) Specialization (Credential ID: UJQD642BXVL6) - Coursera (Issued Dec 2021) Show Credential
  • Build Basic Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) (Credential ID: 6P7SGJA5M59H) - Coursera (Issued Dec 2021) Show Credential
  • Build Better Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) (Credential ID: FK5F8JY2W8PQ) - Coursera (Issued Dec 2021) Show Credential
  • Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) (Credential ID: FPAEV6AQ6EY9) - Coursera (Issued Dec 2021) Show Credential
  • Natural Language Processing Specialization (Credential ID: EXCUS3XA36BR) - Coursera (Issued Apr 2021) Show Credential
  • Natural Language Processing with Attention Models (Credential ID: Y4TASXJVGWVM) - Coursera (Issued Apr 2021) Show Credential
  • Natural Language Processing with Sequence Models (Credential ID: NW2C5BYJVYWK) - Coursera (Issued Apr 2021) Show Credential
  • Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models (Credential ID: NW4CS4KGNCCS) - Coursera (Issued Apr 2021) Show Credential
  • Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces (Credential ID: 7F9QRZQ6JKRY) - Coursera (Issued Apr 2021) Show Credential
  • Vision Sports Awareness Cert (Credential ID: 202654) - Vision Sports Ireland (Issued Jul 2024) Show Credential