Fellow Detail

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Name Matthew Upson
Affiliation Mantis NLP Limited
Research area code (I4) Artificial intelligence
Fellowship Inauguration Year 2018
Institutional Website https://mantisnlp.com
Website http://machinegurning.blog
ORCID 0000-0002-1040-8048
Google Scholar https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=VBLD9PIAAAAJ
GitHub ivyleavedtoadflax
Twitter m_a_upson
LinkedIn maupson
Interests

Matt's is Founder of the company Mantis NLP (https://mantisnlp.com) which is an AI consultancy specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP). They offer services in Generative AI, Document AI, and semantic search, helping clients solve business problems related to human language and speech. They work with third-party models like ChatGPT and also develop custom models for private use. Their services include developing AI solutions, strategic AI advice, and AI risk management through technical due diligence. They prioritize long-lasting client relationships and delivering tangible business value.

Short Biography

After completing a PhD in environmental science, Matt Upson shifted his focus to Natural Language Processing (NLP) and has been working on related problems since 2015. His career has taken him through various roles as a data scientist in UK Government departments, startups, and NGOs. His work on reproducibility in Official Statistics was recognized and included in a new Government strategy in 2022. Beyond his professional roles, Matt is a founding member of the Royal Statistical Society's Data Science Section and a fellow of the Software Sustainability Institute.

Previous events

Title Start date End date
PyConUK 2018 Saturday, 15 September 2018 Monday, 17 September 2018

Blog Posts

Blog Publish date
Why Government needs sustainable software too Friday, 28 September 2018
Some takeaways from Git Merge 2018 Tuesday, 01 May 2018