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Mercedes Soria, MS, MBA, PMP

San Francisco, CA, United States

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Education: Artificial Intelligence

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management

2017 : 2017

Management & Leadership at Harvard Business School

Harvard University

2005 : 2007

MBA

Global leadership, Strategy, Finance, Entrepreneurship

Emory University

Finance, accounting, innovation

Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management

Bachelor & Masters degrees

Computer science

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

Experience: 2023 : Present

Knightscope

Interim Chief Information Security Officer

Software Engineering (Cloud, DevOps), Cyber security, AI ( ML, NLP, Generative AI), Robotics

Part of the founding management team who took the company pubic

2018 :

Knightscope

EVP of Software Engineering, Chief Intelligence Officer

Assisting the team to deliver on a big vision for bringing AI superpowers to sales and client outreach :

+ Expand the automated services provided for their customers

+ Increase what the team can learn about their users through data

+ Identify new markets to expand into once AI capabilities are in place

+ Prioritize based upon benefit and required investment

+ Minimize upfront investment in AI by starting with simple approaches before graduating to more sophisticated ones

+ Align team activities to meaningful business outcomes

+ Expand team as needed

2020 :

Autobound.ai

Advisory Board Member

Chief is a private network of C-level executives built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey, cross-pollinate ideas across industries, and effect change from the top-down.

Member of the Board Services group

2020 :

Chief

Founding Member, CHIEF

Official Member & Contributor about digital transformation / innovation and technology solutions

2018 :

Forbes Technology Council

Official Member/ Contributor

Company: Knightscope

Years of Experience: 11

Spoken Language: English, Spanish

Skills agile methodologies, agile project management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Planning, Business Process, business process improvement, Business Strategy, certified project manager, cloud computing, Corporate Finance, crm, cross-functional team leadership, css3, Engineering Management, enterprise software, Entrepreneurship, erp, executive programs, Generative AI, html5, it strategy, javascript, knowledge management, Large Language Models (LLM), Leadership, Machine Learning, Management, Operations Management, organizational project management, PMP, product lifecycle management, product management, professional project manager, program delivery management, Program Management, Project Management, project planning, python, quality assurance, Robotics, sdlc, senior program management, Six Sigma, software development, Software Product Management, software project management, Software Systems Engineering, Startups, Strategy, systems engineering, Software Project, Social Media Marketing, hris, business analysis, requirements analysis, sharepoint, microsoft exchange, Product Lifecycle, Cross-functional Team, Professional project, outsourcing, Certified Project, Organizational Project, Experienced Program, Senior Program, Program Delivery, project managers, program management professional, program management skills, experienced program manager, jquery ui, sap

About I am a seasoned executive armed with a deep understanding of technology, a natural curiosity, and an unyielding drive to solve world-changing problems. As a part of Knightscope, I am at the forefront of creating a safer America through innovative robots and prediction algorithms.

With a foundational grounding in Computer Science (BS & MS), I've evolved from an engineer at heart to a leader of engineering teams, designing solutions for real-world challenges and developing groundbreaking products. Regardless of the pressures or deadlines, I thrive under pressure and pride myself in my ability to make critical decisions swiftly and effectively.

Currently, I'm leveraging my extensive business acumen in board roles, with expertise spanning across Marketing, P&L, Operations, Compensation, Technology/Digital, and Cybersecurity.

As a woman in Robotics/AI, I'm passionate about breaking the Silicon Valley gender barrier. I actively mentor other women and advocate for diversity in STEM fields. I'm an Executive Mentor for the Department of State's TechWomen initiative, and a member of the US Department of State Speaker program, dedicated to empowering women globally.

Outside the corporate world, I am a Forbes contributor, a ballroom dancing enthusiast, and a dedicated dog parent to Leo. Join me on this journey as we change the world together, one solution at a time