SoundThinking Expands Leadership Team with the Appointment of Industry Veteran Adan Pope as SVP of Data Science and AI
SoundThinking Inc (Nasdaq: SSTI) has appointed Adan Pope as Senior Vice President of Data and Artificial Intelligence, a newly created role to lead the company's AI and machine learning initiatives across its SafetySmart™ Platform and internal operations. Pope brings over 30 years of technology leadership experience, most recently serving as CTO at Intrado Life and Safety.
This strategic hire aims to accelerate AI-driven innovation in public safety technology, reinforcing SoundThinking's market leadership. Pope will establish a Center of Excellence for AI/ML within the company and oversee the centralization and expansion of AI/ML capabilities. He will also lead the Engineering Organization for CrimeTracer, which manages over 1 billion law enforcement Criminal Justice Information Services Division records.
SoundThinking Inc (Nasdaq: SSTI) ha nominato Adan Pope come Vicepresidente Senior di Data e Intelligenza Artificiale, un ruolo appena creato per guidare le iniziative di AI e machine learning attraverso la piattaforma SafetySmart™ e le operazioni interne dell'azienda. Pope porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nella leadership tecnologica, avendo recentemente ricoperto il ruolo di CTO presso Intrado Life and Safety.
Questa assunzione strategica mira ad accelerare l'innovazione guidata dall'AI nella tecnologia per la sicurezza pubblica, rafforzando la leadership di mercato di SoundThinking. Pope istituisce un Centro di Eccellenza per AI/ML all'interno dell'azienda e supervisionerà la centralizzazione e l'espansione delle capacità di AI/ML. Guiderà anche l'Organizzazione Engineering per CrimeTracer, che gestisce oltre 1 miliardo di registrazioni della Divisione dei Servizi Informativi per la Giustizia Penale dell'applicazione della legge.
SoundThinking Inc (Nasdaq: SSTI) ha nombrado a Adan Pope como Vicepresidente Senior de Datos e Inteligencia Artificial, un nuevo rol creado para liderar las iniciativas de IA y aprendizaje automático a través de su plataforma SafetySmart™ y las operaciones internas de la empresa. Pope aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en liderazgo tecnológico, habiendo servido más recientemente como CTO en Intrado Life and Safety.
Esta contratación estratégica tiene como objetivo acelerar la innovación impulsada por la IA en la tecnología de seguridad pública, reforzando la posición de liderazgo en el mercado de SoundThinking. Pope establecerá un Centro de Excelencia para AI/ML dentro de la empresa y supervisará la centralización y expansión de las capacidades de AI/ML. También liderará la Organización de Ingeniería para CrimeTracer, que gestiona más de mil millones de registros del Departamento de Servicios de Información de Justicia Penal de las fuerzas del orden.
사운드씽킹 Inc (Nasdaq: SSTI)는 아단 포프를 데이터 및 인공지능 수석 부사장으로 임명했습니다. 이는 회사의 SafetySmart™ 플랫폼 및 내부 운영 전반에서 인공지능과 머신러닝 이니셔티브를 주도하기 위해 새롭게 만들어진 역할입니다. 포프는 최근 Intrado Life와 Safety에서 CTO로 재직했던 30년 이상의 기술 리더십 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
이번 전략적 채용은 공공 안전 기술에 있어 AI 기반 혁신을 가속화하기 위한 것으로, 사운드씽킹의 시장 리더십을 강화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 포프는 회사 내 AI/ML 우수 센터를 설립하고 AI/ML 기능의 중앙 집중화 및 확장을 감독할 것입니다. 또한, 10억 건 이상의 법 집행 범죄 정보 서비스 부서 기록을 관리하는 CrimeTracer의 엔지니어링 조직을 이끌 것입니다.
SoundThinking Inc (Nasdaq: SSTI) a nommé Adan Pope en tant que Vice-Président Senior des Données et de l'Intelligence Artificielle, un rôle récemment créé pour diriger les initiatives d'IA et de machine learning sur la plateforme SafetySmart™ et dans les opérations internes de l'entreprise. Pope apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience en leadership technologique, ayant récemment occupé le poste de CTO chez Intrado Life and Safety.
Cette nomination stratégique vise à accélérer l'innovation pilotée par l'IA dans la technologie de la sécurité publique, renforçant ainsi le leadership de marché de SoundThinking. Pope établira un Centre d'Excellence pour l'IA et le ML au sein de l'entreprise et supervisera la centralisation et l'expansion des capacités de l'IA et du ML. Il dirigera également l'organisation d'ingénierie pour CrimeTracer, qui gère plus d'un milliard de dossiers du Département des Services d'Information de la Justice Pénale de l'application de la loi.
SoundThinking Inc (Nasdaq: SSTI) hat Adan Pope zum Senior Vice President für Daten und Künstliche Intelligenz ernannt, eine neu geschaffene Rolle, die die KI- und Machine-Learning-Initiativen des Unternehmens auf der SafetySmart™ Plattform und in den internen Abläufen leiten soll. Pope bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der technologischen Führung mit, zuletzt als CTO bei Intrado Life and Safety tätig.
Diese strategische Einstellung zielt darauf ab, KI-gesteuerte Innovationen in der Technologie für öffentliche Sicherheit zu beschleunigen und die Marktführerschaft von SoundThinking zu stärken. Pope wird ein Kompetenzzentrum für KI/ML innerhalb des Unternehmens einrichten und die Zentralisierung sowie den Ausbau der KI/ML-Fähigkeiten überwachen. Außerdem wird er die Engineering-Organisation für CrimeTracer leiten, die über 1 Milliarde Datensätze der Criminal Justice Information Services Division der Strafverfolgung verwaltet.
- Appointment of experienced industry veteran Adan Pope as SVP of Data Science and AI
- Creation of a new leadership role focused on AI and machine learning initiatives
- Establishment of a Center of Excellence for AI/ML within SoundThinking
- Potential for enhanced effectiveness of solutions and operational efficiencies through AI/ML integration
- Reinforcement of market leadership position in AI-driven public safety solutions
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Strategic Hire Accelerates AI-Driven Innovation in Public Safety Tech, Reinforcing SoundThinking's Market Leadership
FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SoundThinking, Inc. (“SoundThinking” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SSTI), a leading public safety technology company, has appointed Adan Pope as Senior Vice President of Data and Artificial Intelligence. In this newly created role, Pope will lead the Company's efforts to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies across its SafetySmart™ Platform and internal operations.
“We are thrilled to welcome Adan to our executive leadership team,” said Ralph Clark, CEO of SoundThinking. “His extensive and unique experiences coupled with a proven track record in driving technological innovation align perfectly with our vision for the future of public safety solutions. As we witness the transformative potential of AI/ML across industries, SoundThinking is positioning itself at the forefront of this revolution in the public safety sector.
“Adan's appointment underscores our commitment to harnessing the power of AI and ML to enhance the effectiveness of our solutions and drive operational efficiencies. His leadership will be instrumental in establishing a Center of Excellence for AI/ML within SoundThinking, which will serve as a shared resource across our organization.”
Pope brings over 30 years of experience across various technology leadership roles. Most recently, he served as the Chief Technology Officer at Intrado Life and Safety, where he led a team of over 500 employees across product development, engineering, operations, and security departments for a 120-product solution portfolio.
“I am excited to join SoundThinking at this pivotal moment in the Company's growth,” said Pope. “We’ve already had success leveraging AI and ML and have a tremendous opportunity to build and expand our capabilities. I look forward to working with the talented team to develop innovative solutions that will help improve public safety across the globe.”
Pope will oversee the centralization and expansion of SoundThinking's AI/ML capabilities, as well as lead the Engineering Organization for CrimeTracer and its over 1 billion law enforcement Criminal Justice Information Services Division records. His role will be crucial in advancing the Company's technology strategy and reinforcing its position as a leader in AI-driven public safety solutions.
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About SoundThinking
SoundThinking, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI) is a leading public safety technology company that delivers AI- and data-driven solutions for law enforcement, civic leadership, and security professionals. SoundThinking is trusted by approximately 250 customers and has worked with over 2,100 agencies to drive more efficient, effective, and equitable public safety outcomes. The company’s SafetySmart™ platform includes ShotSpotter®, the leading acoustic gunshot detection system; CrimeTracer™, the leading law enforcement search engine; CaseBuilder™, a one-stop investigation management system; ResourceRouter™, software that directs patrol and community anti-violence resources to help maximize their impact; SafePointe®, an AI-based weapons detection system and PlateRanger powered by Rekor a leading ALPR solution . SoundThinking has been designated a Great Place to Work® Company.
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