Dr. Asad Lesani is a visionary expert in data-driven urban solutions, specializing in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics to enhance the safety and efficiency of cities. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Bluecity.ai , a leading tech company that provides AI-powered tools for urban infrastructure and construction projects, Dr. Lesani is at the forefront of smart city development. Now, Dr.Lesani is a vice president, Smart Infrastructure Product at Ouster, a leading global provider of high-resolution scanning and solid-state digital lidar sensors, Velodyne Lidar sensors, and software solutions for the automotive, industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure industries. Velodyne lidar is now Ouster. Ouster is on a mission to build a safer and more sustainable future by offering affordable, high-performance sensors that drive mass adoption across a wide variety of applications. With a global team and high-volume manufacturing, Ouster supports over 850 customers in over 50 countries. Ouster is headquartered in San Francisco, CA with offices in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.
At the LumeSmart Earth Day Conference 2022, held in April, Dr. Lesani delivered a compelling presentation titled “A Data-Driven Approach to Making Cities Safer and More Efficient.” His talk emphasized the critical role that data analytics, machine learning, and AI technologies play in addressing urban challenges, from improving traffic management to reducing energy consumption and optimizing public safety.
With his extensive background in civil engineering, urban analytics, and smart infrastructure, Dr. Lesani is driving innovation that transforms cities into more sustainable, resilient, and efficient environments. His leadership in the application of AI to urban planning is revolutionizing the way cities operate, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future.