People

Creating a culture of innovation depends directly on the individuals who work at SRI. Our staff of more than 1,400 members worldwide provide the innovative thinking and technology leadership that sets SRI apart. Here's a chance to meet some of our team and learn why they joined SRI - you may discover that you would like to join the team, too. Visit Careers @ SRI for descriptions of current openings.

Focus @ SRI:
My research interests lie generally in the area of artificial intelligence planning and control systems. I'm particularly interested in developing frameworks that enable people to interact with such systems in a manner that is natural and intuitive.

Title:
Program Director, Artificial Intelligence Center

Day in the Life @ SRI:
A mixture of setting technical directions for projects, client interactions and system building.

Before SRI:
Came straight from graduate school.

Academics:

Why SRI?
SRI has been a leader in artificial intelligence since the field began. It's great to be in an environment where you can collaborate with such outstanding colleagues.

Inspiration/Perspiration: (what motivates you, what irritates you)
I want to build technology that's innovative, exciting and will make a difference in the world. But there's a lack of time to accomplish all that I want to do.

Away from the Office:
Golf, cycling, piano, decorating my new house.

Languages:
English, French ... a little Japanese

Proudest Accomplishment:
2-handicap golfer in high school.

Words of Wisdom for New SRI Team Members:
Be outgoing! Meet people from across the Institute and discover what they do -- there is so much interesting work going on at SRI.

Best Read, Favorite Flick, Favorite Links:
Book: Away, by Jane Urquhart
Film: Cinema Paridiso
Favorite Links: The Penguin Page
and Stanford Women's Basketball