AI and Sign Language: Now and the Future
RYAN HAIT-CAMPBELL, JEFFREY SHAUL
We presented to an audience of creative sign language storytellers and filmmakers in Sandefjord, Norway. We are grateful to Supervisuell and tegn.tv.
Curriculum Vitae
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS
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FEBRUARY 6, 2025 SANDEFJORD, NORWAY
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NOVEMBER 13, 2024 VIRTUAL
Turning the SAFE AI Guidance into Standards and Law
JEFFREY SHAUL
At the pre-Conference for Interpreter Training, I gave a seminar on the Coalition for Sign Language Equity in Technology and the SAFE AI Task Force's newly developed guidance regarding automated interpreting by artificial intelligence. I also moderated two panel discussions, the first being legal-oriented with a number of legal experts, and the second being interpreter-oriented.
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NOVEMBER 12, 2024 VIRTUAL
Podcast: Diana Cho | Jeff Shaul
DIANA CHO, JEFFREY SHAUL
Diana Cho, a Deaf life coach, hosted a podcast interviewing me about recent developments in sign language recognition and the broader AI industry.
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 VIRTUAL
Transformative Technologies: AI's Role in Accessibility
MIKE BUCKLEY, LARRY GOLDBERG, SAM SEPAH, JEFFREY SHAUL, JUTTA TREVIRANUS
I served as a panelist for this panel discussion moderated by Larry Goldberg. We discussed emerging and anticipated applications of AI in the accessibility industry. We also discussed readiness indicators of these applications.
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AUGUST 20, 2024 VIRTUAL
Presentation to the FCC Consumer Advisory Committee
ANNMARIE KILLIAN, STAR GRIESER, TIMOTHY RIKER, JEFFREY SHAUL
As subject-matter experts, we presented our concerns to the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer Advisory Committee regarding their request for comments on a rulemaking proposal where exemptions would be made for AI-powered accessibility tools.
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AUGUST 16, 2024 VIRTUAL
Podcast: DeafTV Denmark | GoSign.AI
RYAN HAIT-CAMPBELL, JEFFREY SHAUL
Ryan and I, co-founders of GoSign.AI, answered Deaf.TV Denmark's questions about emerging sign language recognition technologies and the need for data stewardship by people who are deaf.
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AUGUST 8, 2024 VIRTUAL
Presentation to the Language Access Advisory Board
JEFFREY SHAUL
As a representative of the Coalition for Sign Language Equity in Technology, I gave a presentation to Colorado General Assembly's interim Language Access Advisory Board regarding the readiness of AI-powered accessibility tools for providing language access to their proceedings.
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JULY 4, 2024 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
#DeafSAFEAI @ NAD 2024
ANNMARIE KILLIAN, STAR GRIESER, TIMOTHY RIKER, JEFFREY SHAUL
We presented at the National Association of the Deaf's biannual conference in Chicago, IL regarding our activities as the Advisory Group on AI and Interpreting. We raised awareness for many Deaf people about emerging technologies.
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JULY 1, 2024 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
#DeafSAFEAI @ NASADHH Policy Summit
ANNMARIE KILLIAN, STAR GRIESER, TIMOTHY RIKER, JEFFREY SHAUL
Prior to the commencement of NAD 2024, we presented at the National Association of State Agencies for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing about #DeafSAFEAI principles.
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Present 2023
CO-FOUNDER AND HEAD OF TECH
GOSIGN.AI, ROCHESTER, NY
Co-founded GoSign.AI, a gamified platform collecting 250,000+ sign language video samples across 19 languages. Built cloud microservices for data capture and processing, ensuring GDPR compliance and security. Deployed AI models for style transfer and language generation using GPU instances. Developed web, iOS, and cross-platform apps with React and SwiftUI. Partnered with researchers and industry leaders to advance accessibility solutions and prototyped AR and heads-up display apps.
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Present 2020
FULL-STACK DEVELOPER
FREELANCE
Developed and deployed iOS apps with secure authentication, offline caching, and in-app purchases. Built interactive SPAs with React, leveraging WebRTC and WebSockets for real-time communication. Integrated AI frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch for machine learning and computer vision projects. Implemented large language models into web applications.
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2022 2021
CULTIVATION OPERATIONS ANALYST
MBR VENTURES LLC, BOONE, CO
Designed and implemented IoT-driven inventory and process management systems for real-time efficiency and traceability. Built a web platform for crop performance analysis, integrating market data and predictive modeling. Ensured regulatory compliance as Compliance Officer and led core staff to maintain a safe, productive, and compliant workplace.
EDUCATION
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2020 2016
GRADUATE STUDIES IN BIOINFORMATICS
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ROCHESTER, NY
Completed all coursework for an MS in Bioinformatics, focusing on protein-DNA complexation, conformational dynamics, motif binding, and supercomputing. Specialized in big data analysis for biological systems before transitioning to industry applications.
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2016 2015
GRADUATE STUDIES IN BIOPHYSICS
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, ROCHESTER, NY
Pursued graduate studies in biophysics, specializing in molecular dynamics, big data analysis, X-ray crystallography, NMR, and computational algorithms. Completed a year of a PhD program before shifting focus to applied technology and software development.
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2015 2008
B.S. BIOCHEMISTRY
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ROCHESTER, NY
Graduated cum laude with a well-rounded academic experience, blending biochemistry research with a passion for the arts. Participated in theatrical productions and explored diverse electives, fostering a creative and analytical approach to problem-solving.