Virtual AI
Ian Whitfield is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in technology and business management. As the Founder of Virtual AI since November 2016, Ian leads a UK-based AI software company dedicated to client satisfaction and impactful solutions. Ian's previous role as Director at Jeli Financial Services involved providing expert advice on investments, pensions, mortgages, and protection products until December 2023. Ian has also held positions such as Non Executive Director at Quixel and Managing Director (EMEA) at Encompass Digital Media Ltd, overseeing business development and operations. Between November 1996 and March 2011, Ian served as Technology Director at ITV, focusing on broadcast technology and operations. Earlier experiences include working as Development Manager at Enterprise Air-time Systems Limited. Ian holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from the University of Birmingham.
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Virtual AI
Virtual AI is a product and services firm focused on digital transformation through intelligent automation using the application of AI-drive automation technology. Intelligent automation covers the digitization and automation of business, operational and technical processes. We help clients commence their artificial intelligence journey, reduce costs, improve accuracy and deliver superior customer engagement. We use machine learning-based intelligent automation technologies and products to automate business processes including Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions, Document Recognition & Data Capture, and Computer Vision & Audio Analytics technologies. We provide development and process automation professional services for both ongoing operations and for one-off projects, operational services including hosting and the management of automated processes, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Document Recognition & Data Capture, and Computer Vision and Audio Analytics products and training. Our products and services are available via the Cloud or locally deployed. Our solutions are not about the technology and do not involve complex coding or development – we focus on enabling processes that help to deliver growth, increase productivity and reduce costs. Virtual AI mission for all client engagements is to generate a financial payback of less than one year through the automation of business processes so that they are better, faster and cheaper. Agile and flexible, our methods, coupled with our outstanding range of proven products, enable us to design industry-leading solutions for each client based on their specific needs. We are hands-on, practical, with experience of complex operations and an approach based on rapidly delivering tangible business benefits. Whilst based in the UK we also work in EMEA and APAC.