How We Hatched: Jennifer Sample, Chief Technology Officer at Empower AI
In this episode of How We Hatched, we sit down with Jennifer Sample, Chief Technology Officer at Empower AI, to explore her journey from chemistry to cutting-edge AI leadership. Jennifer shares lessons from Johns Hopkins APL, Accenture Federal Services, and now her mission-driven role at Empower AI.
Key topics covered:
- From nanotechnology and space missions to AI innovation
- Balancing visionary research with mission-driven outcomes
- Transforming government through digital modernization
- Challenges and opportunities of deploying AI in federal agencies
- The role of relationships in driving innovation
About Jennifer Sample: Jennifer is CTO at Empower AI, leading technology vision, strategy, and execution for federal government customers. With 20+ years in AI, robotics, and advanced computing, she previously directed AI strategy at Accenture Federal Services and held leadership roles at Johns Hopkins APL, contributing to initiatives like Project Maven. She holds 10 patents, a B.S. from Penn State, a Ph.D. from UCLA, and an MBA from MIT.
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