Ebru Evliyaoglu Akyuz has 18+ years experience in Machine Learning and Data Science. She joined Microsoft in February 2018 as an Artificial Intelligence Solution Architect. She helps companies drive innovation and achieve more in the area of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She empowers and educates senior customer executives, developers, and architects on AI technologies and solutions. Her areas of expertise are Cognitive Services, Azure Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Video AI.

Previously, she was Director of Digital Analytics at CNN. She was responsible for establishing data strategy and enabling advanced analytics for all CNN Digital properties. She also held various positions at companies such as Cox , and UPS focusing on Digital Analytics and Data Science.