Michael Watson is Global Head of Customer Evangelism at Eightfold. He is a talent acquisition and artificial intelligence (AI) expert who is dedicated to using cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize the world of work. After years of experience in corporate HR and talent acquisition for companies such as Aerotek, Robert Half, Polycom, Western Digital, Workday, Rambus and Gigamon, Watson joined the artificial intelligence startup Eightfold AI. As a former customer of Eightfold, he has unique first-hand knowledge of how AI is being used to hire and retain talent. At Eightfold, he is part of the customer success leadership team where he frequently interacts with business leaders, customer executives and government officials to amplify the power of Eightfold’s artificial intelligence and their vision to use artificial intelligence for good and enable the right career for everyone in the world.