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A recognized leader in AI and software engineering, blending strategic vision with hands-on expertise to deliver cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision solutions at scale.
Peter Zatloukal
Partner
About Me
Since I was very young, I knew I wanted to build software. That passion led me to work with some of the most renowned companies in the world, including Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple. Over the years, I've played a pivotal role in developing AI-powered solutions, scaling engineering teams, and driving innovation across multiple industries. With multiple successful exits under my belt, I have deep expertise in both hands-on technical execution and strategic leadership. My mission is to bridge bleeding-edge technology with real-world business impact.
Career Highlights
I have led and scaled engineering teams at Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple, delivering AI-driven solutions that transformed consumer experiences. I played a key role in Microsoft Kinect, helped launch Alexa’s retail AI capabilities at Amazon, and led Xnor.ai’s engineering team through its $200M acquisition by Apple. At Apple, I led an applied research team integrating AI into flagship products like iPhone, Vision Pro, and Apple Intelligence.
Techquity Solutions
Experience
Executive Roles
Apple
Engineering Director, AI/ML
Xnor.ai
VP Engineering
Amazon
Engineering Director
Microsoft
Partner, Group Engineering Manager
Development Manager
Varia Mobile, LLC
CTO
AOL
VP Wireless Platforms
Wildseed Ltd.
VP Engineering
I specialize in building high-performance engineering teams and translating emerging AI research into scalable, real-world applications. With deep knowledge of AI productization and global scale distributed systems, I help clients navigate the complexities of AI integration, ensuring that technology investments drive real business value. My experience in end-to-end product lifecycles—from ideation to acquisition—allows me to provide strategic insights that help companies successfully innovate, scale, and execute on their technology roadmaps.
Innovation & Impact
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Led engineering teams in the development of Microsoft Kinect, a groundbreaking AI-driven motion capture technology.
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Led engineering team that launched Alexa voice shopping at Amazon
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Served as Head of Engineering of R&D at Xnor.ai, spearheading advancements in edge AI, leading to a $200M acquisition by Apple.
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Led an applied research team at Apple focused on machine learning efficiency, shipping AI models across iPhone, Vision Pro, and Apple Intelligence.
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Hold 35+ patents in AI, software engineering, and wireless communications, with an extensive Google Scholar profile highlighting industry-recognized innovations.
