Kris Szczepaniak is a technology leader and software engineer with over seven years of experience in product innovation and applied AI solutions. At New Imagination Lab, his research concentrates on the societal implications of AI within global healthcare systems, defence and security frameworks.
Kris earned a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Imperial College London. At Perty Technologies he developed an AI Property Manager assistant recognized as a 2024 Top 10 Digital Solution in Switzerland, competing with 10x larger projects. Previously, at Amazon, he managed product strategy for a portfolio of 30 million items, launched Amazon and Amazon Prime in Poland, and implemented optimization algorithms that saved the company tens of millions of dollars.
Beyond his professional work, Kris pursues interests in machine learning, artisanal bread making, and singing. He has completed Red Bull 400 – the world’s toughest 400m uphill race. Kris serves as Technology Director at Zryw Foundation, supporting civic education and technical initiatives for electoral campaigns.
