About Us
What sets DeepSense apart is our ability to apply AI at scale through a structured framework that connects academic talent with partners across industry and government. Each intern-led project is supported by a multidisciplinary team of project managers and experts in AI, cloud computing, and data analytics. Each project is designed to deliver technically sound, focused outcomes tailored to the host organization, and all intellectual property remains with the partner. By lowering the cost, complexity, and risk of AI adoption, DeepSense accelerates the path from exploration to execution.
DeepSense transforms AI potential into lasting impact by building skills, fueling growth, and ensuring responsible, ethical adoption.
Jobs of the Future, AI Skills Development & Literacy
AI in Government & the Public Service
Economic Growth & Productivity
AI Safety & Ethical Deployment
DeepSense COVE Digital Ocean Research Chair
I have expertise in algorithm development, data science, machine learning and optimization. I work with ocean scientists and industry partners to help translate AI technology research and development to practical, responsible uses such as monitoring at-risk species of fish with video and acoustics to encourage clean energy generation and carbon dioxide removal.
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Executive Director
My background is in marine technology startups, AI/business consulting, and not-for-profits mostly focusing on coastal environments, environmental sustainability, ocean-based recreation and active transportation.
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Co-Founder and Senior Advisor
Dr. Andrew Rau-Chaplin is Professor and Dean of Computer Science at Dalhousie University. A leader in high-performance computing and risk modeling, he advances research, industry collaboration, and digital talent development in Atlantic Canada.
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Senior Cloud Solutions Architect
I hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science and teach in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University. My expertise lies in cloud technologies, and I am passionate about leveraging them to help industries efficiently develop and implement their projects.
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Data and AI Algorithms Lead
I am a graduate student at Dalhousie University specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. My expertise spans deep learning, reinforcement learning, and evolutionary algorithms. In my role, I provide support to students and advising on machine learning and deep learning applications.
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Lead Program Manager
At DeepSense, I scope and manage projects and select the students who are the right fit for them. Before here, I spent some time as a logistics engineer in the defense industry following graduating from Dalhousie with a bachelor of industrial engineering.
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Program Manager
As a PM at DeepSense, I scope and manage applied AI projects, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery across diverse stakeholders. I have experience in AI education and consulting, hold a BSc. in Engineering Physics and am currently wrapping up my MSc in Electrical Engineering. I’m passionate about the responsible development of AI and about bringing people together to turn business ideas into meaningful, real-world AI projects.
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Communications and Events Specialist
As a recent graduate with a background in marine biology and statistics, I’m passionate about advancing the blue economy. At DeepSense, I support engagement with the ocean technology sector and coordinate events that promote collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth.
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Cloud Engineer
I am a Computer Science graduate from Dalhousie University. I manage and implement cloud resources at DeepSense with a primary focus on AI and ML workloads. Prior to this, I worked as a Software Engineer in India, where I contributed on real-time IoT-based projects.
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AI Agents Developer
At DeepSense, I help translate emerging AI capabilities into practical tools that create value for partners across industry and government. My work focuses on combining large language models, software architecture, data systems, and cloud technologies to build scalable, dependable, and responsible AI solutions.
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