Sandi Besen

Sandi Besen is an AI Research Engineer and Ecosystem Lead at IBM Research, where she focuses on AI Agents and Applied AI within the product incubation team. In her current role, Sandi leads partnerships and developer advocacy while maintaining a hands-on approach to building applications that demonstrate new research capabilities. Her work bridges the gap between cutting-edge AI research and practical implementation, helping to translate complex technical innovations into accessible solutions for diverse audiences.

Sandi holds a Master's degree in Data Science from the University of Miami. Her unique professional journey includes a career transition from professional classical singer to into STEM, bringing a distinctive perspective to her technical work. This performing arts background enables her to craft compelling narratives around complex technical concepts and communicate effectively with audiences ranging from technical developers to business stakeholders.

Based in the Bay Area, California, Sandi's recent work spans AI agent development, applied AI applications, and ecosystem building initiatives. Her storytelling abilities, honed through years of performance, have become integral to her success in research communication and partnership development.

For more information about Sandi's recent projects, presentations, and publications, visit her website, which showcases her latest research work, demos, and technical contributions to the AI field.