About

AI consultant, researcher, and speaker — two decades in speech, language, and machine learning.

Dr. Catherine Breslin specialises in speech and language technology, machine learning, conversational AI, and AI strategy. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has worked in research and product roles, including at Amazon Alexa.

Current work

As co-founder and CTO of Lichen AI, Catherine works with organisational leaders developing advanced AI technology.

— AI strategy aligned with business goals
— Evaluating and improving voice and language AI models
— Leadership coaching for AI executives
— Keynote talks and workshops on AI trends, ethics, and innovation

Recognition

100 coolest people in UK tech
Business Insider, 2018
20 in data
The Female Lead, 2017
Data architects of the future
Silicon Republic, 2018
12 women shaping AI
NESTA
Visible Women series
Stylist
50 most influential women in UK tech
Computer Weekly, 2021

In the media

Featured in TechCrunch, BBC, Guardian, Sky News, CNBC, New Statesman.

Community

— Co-founded the Cambridge branch of the British Science Association
— Co-founded Robogals
— Designed Alexa Skills Kit workshops for teenagers
— Speaks in primary schools about AI

Writing

Newsletter on Substack, longer essays on the Blog (also on Medium), and an AI Career Profiles series spotlighting people working in AI.