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Charlie Wood, PhD

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Director of Artificial Intelligence Research & Development at Caterpillar Inc.
📍 United States

Charlie Wood is the Director of Artificial Intelligence R&D at Caterpillar, leveraging over 15 years of expertise in digital manufacturing and computational engineering. A PhD from Northwestern University, he leads a team focused on developing generative AI prototypes and driving novel AI solutions for the company.

He is the co-inventor of a patented system that uses neural networks to perform conformance testing on manufactured parts.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Director of Artificial Intelligence Research & Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
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AI in Hard Tech
He has stated that he believes the most profound impact of AI will be at its intersection with hard technology.
Generative AI
In his current role, he leads teams that deliver generative AI prototypes and research projects connected to strategic company goals.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Director of Artificial Intelligence Research & Development
Caterpillar Inc.
6-2023 - 9-2024
Vice President of Innovation, Research & Development
SyBridge Technologies
1-2023 - 6-2023
Senior Director of Research & Development
SyBridge Technologies
1-2022 - 12-2022
Senior Director of Research & Development
Fast Radius
6-2020 - 1-2022
Director of Engineering
Fast Radius
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Education
2008 - 2013
PhD
Northwestern University
2013 - 2013
Certificate
Northwestern University
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