Summary
Kristjan Korjus is a founder and AI scientist with 12+ years applying advanced machine learning to real-world systems, currently serving as Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Pactum where his platform has autonomously negotiated millions of enterprise deals. Previously he led computer vision, perception and data teams at Starship Technologies, driving a data-led development approach that improved robot safety by two orders of magnitude. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and an MMath, blends deep research credentials with product-driven engineering, and authored a bestselling popular mathematics book in Estonia. An active open-source contributor, Kristjan led the first successful GitHub replication of DeepMind’s Atari-playing AI—demonstrating his penchant for reproducible, high-impact research that translates into production.
12 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Mathematics (MMATH) Mathematics, Master of Mathematics (MMATH) Mathematics at The University of Manchester
BA (discontinued) Business Studies, BA (discontinued) Business Studies at University of Bedfordshire
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Computer Science at University of Tartu
English, Estonian