AI Fundamentals & Orientation

Dr. Peter L. Takunju

Dr. Peter L. Takunju is a former NASA Senior Data Scientist with over 16 years of experience in AI, data science, and enterprise technology. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering, a Master’s in Engineering Management, and an MIT Professional Certificate in AI & Machine Learning, along with certifications in AWS Machine Learning, Azure AI, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. He specializes in building enterprise-grade AI solutions, including LLMs, RAG systems, agent-based architectures, computer vision, and NLP pipelines. His work focuses on transforming complex challenges into scalable, production-ready systems using Responsible AI and MLOps best practices. Hands-on labs are also delivered by industry experts from sectors such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, giving participants practical exposure to real-world AI applications and diverse industry perspectives.