About

Florian Metze is a highly experienced Research Scientist Manager with a career spanning over 17 years in the field of speech, language, and video understanding. Currently working at meta, Florian is responsible for leading research and development efforts to drive innovation in the company's products and services. Prior to joining meta, Florian co-founded abridge ai, where he served as the Chief Science Officer. He also held the position of Associate Research Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, where he contributed to cutting-edge research in speech and language processing. Florian holds a Doctorate in Computer Science from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, where he specialized in the field of speech recognition. He also has a strong academic background in physics, having completed his Diplom from the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Florian has also studied phonetics at the Université Marc Bloch (Strasbourg II) and physics and astronomy at the University of St Andrews. Florian's expertise lies in developing advanced algorithms and models for speech and language processing, machine learning, and natural language understanding. He has a deep understanding of the latest trends and innovations in the field and is passionate about applying his knowledge to solve real-world problems. Florian is a highly respected thought leader in the industry and has published numerous research papers in top-tier conferences and journals. He is a sought-after speaker and has delivered keynote speeches at several international conferences. Overall, Florian Metze is a highly accomplished Research Scientist Manager with a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering results. His expertise in speech, language, and video understanding makes him a valuable asset to any organization looking to develop cutting-edge products and services.