Summary
Benny Cheung is a seasoned software architect and principal AI consultant with three decades of experience building scalable systems and leading AI research across industries. Currently guiding pragmatic AI strategy at Dynamind Research, he focuses on delivering real business value through adaptable, research-driven solutions rather than hype. He previously led AI/ML research at 3Pillar Global and built the AI Lab there, steering projects in healthcare, finance, and customer engagement, while mentoring teams and shaping proprietary AI tools. A longtime AI enthusiast, Benny has balanced technical depth with a product mindset, evidenced by his 30-year arc from GIS and mapping systems to modern AI, and by publishing insights on AI and Blockchain in his Mind Hack blog for over eight years. Based in Old Toronto, he holds an MSc and BSc in Computer Science from the University of Guelph, with a master’s thesis on AI spatial reasoning and expert systems. An active, curiosity-driven leader, he continually explores computational beauty and the evolution of AI as it intersects with architecture, data, and business strategy.
10 years of coding experience