Ron Keesing
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Real-World AI

Throughout my career I've had the opportunity to work on—and later oversee—the development and deployment of AI systems across a wide range of mission-critical applications. From autonomous spacecraft and maritime systems to healthcare, transportation, critical infrastructure, and decision intelligence, these efforts span nearly three decades of applying AI to complex real-world challenges.

The examples below are representative rather than comprehensive. They illustrate publicly disclosed programs and technologies that reflect both the evolution of AI and my own journey helping bring it into operational use.

Autonomy

Autonomy extends human capability by enabling systems to perceive, plan, decide, and act with progressively less direct human control. I've had the opportunity to work on and oversee autonomous systems spanning space, maritime, and airborne domains.

Security

Security protects people, infrastructure, and organizations by helping detect threats and support timely decisions. I've been a part of designing, building, delivering, and governing AI systems spanning cybersecurity, aviation security, cargo inspection, and physical security.

Cargo & Border Security

AI-assisted cargo inspection and non-intrusive screening

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Transportation

Transportation AI improves the safety, efficiency, and resilience of systems that move people and goods. Examples of AI solutions I've worked on and governed include mission-critical software, aviation operations, and logistics and supply chains.

Critical Infrastructure

Critical infrastructure AI improves the reliability, resilience, and performance of essential systems. Examples of my work in this area include AI for energy systems, industrial operations, and disaster response.

Healthcare

Healthcare AI improves patient outcomes, accelerates scientific discovery, and enhances the delivery of care. I've worked on and overseen health AI solutions that range from biomedical research to medical imaging to healthcare operations.

Decision Intelligence

Decision intelligence AI transforms data into actionable insight, helping people make faster, better-informed decisions in complex environments. I've developed and governed decision intelligence solutions that span command and control, predictive analytics, and intelligence analysis.