Andrae Kirkland

Senior Program Manager Twitter

Andrae Kirkland is an ASQ Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who has led transformative initiatives for NASA, Nike, and Anheuser-Busch InBev. In his current role as a Sr. Program Manager at Twitter, Andrae couples his continuous improvement expertise with next-level technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Robotic Process Automation to develop innovative solutions designed to combat some of the most pressing challenges that exist today - online abuse, misinformation, and user privacy.

Day One

9:00 AM How Twitter Deploys AI & Machine Learning for User Safety on the Platform

Social media has become a large environment for consumption however, while hyper-relevant and meaningful information is shared, abusive interactions and low-quality content detract from the integrity of a high-value user experience. Drawing on Andraeā€™s experience in Lean Six Sigma, RPA, and AI, discover how businesses like Twitter have built advanced AI solutions to personalise the user experience while tackling online abuse and low-quality content.

  • Deploying AI & ML to forecast demand and get more agile with data
  • Leveraging technology to protect users from spam and quality of experience
  • Strategies to transform business operations using tech