#201 - Sarah Tatsis - SVP, IVY Platform Development at BlackBerry

#201 - Sarah Tatsis - SVP, IVY Platform Development at BlackBerry

Author: Jayesh Jagasia December 21, 2022 Duration: 42:42

Over ten years ago, an idea that captured our imagination was that software is eating the world. Well, software may not have eaten the automobile, but it is certainly transforming it in very profound ways. 

The modern car is incredibly complex - not just from a hardware perspective, but also from a software point of view. Today’s software-defined vehicle is made up of numerous subsystems, each run by its own code; hundreds of sensors generating tonnes of data every second; and a number of vehicle functions now automated to a large degree. So how does this all work together?

We invited Sarah Tatsis, SVP of IVY Platform Development at BlackBerry to help us understand exactly how. In this episode of the AI in Automotive Podcast, Sarah unpacks the automotive software stack for us - from the foundational operating system software that helps various subsystems communicate with each other, to middleware that uses machine learning models to turn sensor data into actions, to application software on top that will help your car do amazing things like pay for your coffee in the future. 

I thought my cutting-edge new car was smart, but what stuck out most for me through this conversation is the huge amount of headroom available yet for our cars to get smarter and more connected to the world around us. 

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Sarah. If you do, please do share the AI in Automotive Podcast with your colleagues who might enjoy it as well.

https://www.ai-in-automotive.com/aiia/201/sarahtatsis

AI in Automotive Podcast


Hosted by Jayesh Jagasia, AI in Automotive Podcast is a series of conversations that go beyond the headlines and technical specifications. It focuses on the human stories and strategic decisions driving this transformation. Each episode brings you directly into dialogue with the innovators, engineers, and business leaders who are applying artificial intelligence to redefine everything from vehicle design and manufacturing to energy management and how we move. The discussions are grounded in real-world applications, exploring the commercial and marketing implications of these technologies as much as the engineering breakthroughs. You’ll hear about the challenges and opportunities at this unique crossroads of automotive, energy, and tech. This podcast provides a clear-eyed look at how AI is being integrated right now, making complex topics accessible and relevant for anyone interested in the business of tomorrow's mobility. It’s an essential listen for understanding the practical forces shaping the industry's future.
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