Francesco Iorio is the CEO of Augmenta, leading a team focused on AI, computational science, and user-centered design to revolutionize construction. The Augmenta Construction Platform uses generative AI to transform building design and construction, partnering with forward-thinking AEC companies like Interstates, Lighthouse Electric, and Miller Electric Company to boost productivity and optimize their electrical design process.
An Innovation Specialist, Research Scientist/Leader, Technical Manager and Software Architect, with a constant drive for innovation, business acumen and the ability to build and nurture extremely high-performing teams, together with excellent software development and project management skills.
Proven experience and a track record of innovation in multiple fields, with considerable technical and business impact. Expert knowledge of software architecture, strategic innovation, high performance systems, machine learning, multi-threaded/multi-processor/distributed computing scalability issues, low-level systems performance optimization, signal processing, 3D computer graphics, low-latency and real-time programming and principles.
Expertise in designing and leveraging computing solutions ranging between small, low-power embedded systems, hybrid custom accelerators and GPUs, large-scale cloud-based software and supercomputers with several thousands of processors, and from fundamental research and custom software prototyping to customer-facing shipping products.
Initiation of and contributions to business development activities, client-facing strategic innovation sessions and presentations, academic partnerships and M&A activities.
Invited speaker and panelist at multiple high-profile scientific and engineering venues. Several awarded patents and numerous scientific publications in the field of computer science.
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- Augmenta’s innovative approach to automating building design to boost efficiency, minimize waste, and promote sustainability.
- Leverage artificial intelligence to automate and optimize building design processes, particularly in the construction industry.
- Reduce material waste and improve compliance with building codes through intelligent design solutions.
- Target customers: specialty subcontractors in electrical trades and engineering firms.
- The Generative Design research program focuses on leveraging computational power to create optimized building designs.
- First building constructed using Augmenta’s AI: public elementary school in rural Michigan.
- AI system trained on synthetically generated data and real-world projects.
- Collaboration and assembling diverse teams as key to success.
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