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Robert Coop is an accomplished Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer with over 7 years of experience in the data science space. He is an expert at establishing data science teams in corporate environments and has a proven track record of building successful machine learning practices. Currently, Coop is leading the AI team at Advent Health Partners, where he is responsible for building their machine learning practice and providing leadership to their customers. Prior to his current role, Coop served as the General Manager of Machine Learning at phData, where he led the machine learning practice. He also founded and led the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning team at Stanley Black & Decker, where he focused on applying cutting-edge algorithms to solve enterprise problems at scale. Coop holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Tennessee, where he studied deep learning, neural network training algorithms, and ensemble techniques. He is a strategic thinker and expert in resource planning, data mining, neural networks, genetic algorithms, artificial intelligence and machine learning methods, data modeling and probabilistic prediction, statistical and theoretical pattern recognition, and process optimization. In addition to his professional experience, Coop has a strong educational background, including a Ph.D., an M.S., and a B.S. in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee. He is also proficient in various tech stacks, including ML, data science, neural networks, AI, and deep learning. Overall, Coop is a highly experienced and skilled Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer with relevant experience of 9.70 years. He is a valuable addition to any organization looking to establish or enhance their machine learning practice and build a successful data science team.