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Colin Toal

Energizer · DISC type I
Generative AI, Machine Learning and Physical AI Specialist @ AWS at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Colin Toal is a technology leader with over 25 years of experience, currently specializing in Generative AI and Machine Learning at AWS. Described by colleagues as insightful with a strong work ethic, he has a proven track record of building high-performance teams and products at companies like IBM and as CTO for Chisel AI. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University.

He is an active voice in the technology community, frequently speaking at conferences and on podcasts about the practical application of AI in enterprise, especially for startups. He focuses on educating others on building and scaling technology, from both large corporate and startup perspectives.

Unique fact: Colin is a co-inventor on a patent for a "Book of business mechanism. "

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Generative AI, Machine Learning and Physical AI Specialist @ AWS
Job Level
Junior
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Colin shows up

Relationship Oriented
Believer
Full Of Energy

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Priorities

Topics Colin cares about

Applied AI & ML
As CTO of Chisel AI, he applied NLP to solve complex problems in the insurance industry. His current role at AWS focuses on generative AI and ML solutions.
AI for Startups
His role at AWS involves business development for AI/ML with startups and venture capital. He often speaks at events focused on scaling technology companies.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Generative AI, Machine Learning and Physical AI Specialist @ AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
9-2022 - 8-2025
Principal BD AI/ML @ Startups AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
10-2019 - 4-2022
Chief Technology Officer
Chisel AI
10-2017 - 10-2019
Vice President, Engineering
integrate.ai
1-2016 - 9-2017
Development Director - IBM Watson and Cloud Platform
IBM Canada
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
9-1994 - 5-1998
Bachelor of Arts
Wilfrid Laurier University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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