ABOUT
Parakon.ai is building a robotics and AI-powered platform for structural health monitoring (SHM). Our solution addresses the urgent need for reliable, real-time infrastructure monitoring through a combination of autonomous robotic inspections and intelligent data analysis for small/medium bridge in North America.
OUR TEAM
Meet the masterminds behind Parakon.ai's innovative technology and groundbreaking solutions.
Kiran Bacsa
Cofounder
Machine Learning PhD graduate from ETH Zürich. Fields of expertise are:
- Physics-enhanced Machine Learning
- Digital twins, specifically for infrastructure networks
- Compressed Neural Network architectures and software
- Hardware emulation to simulate Neural Network performances in constrained conditions
- Data visualization and presentation to state and industry stakeholders
Xudong Jian
Cofounder
Postdoc at ETH Zurich & Singapore-ETH Centre. The Chair of Structural Mechanics and Monitoring at ETH Zurich as a Postdoctoral Researcher. The main objective is to effectuate the mobile sensing concept on the condition assessment of civil structures such as a network of bridges and roads and thus provide necessary information to enhance their resilience.
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Max Ma
Cofounder
UBC MBA
Max brings together a unique blend of technical expertise and business leadership as a UBC MBA graduate with a Master’s degree in Robotics and Automation Engineering. With years of hands-on experience in the tech sector across engineering and product management, Max has built a track record of delivering scalable digital solutions and guiding cross-functional teams. Her passion lies in supporting early-stage ventures, where she excels at designing and executing go-to-market strategies that drive growth, resilience, and long-term success.