Lloyd Palum

CTO, GenAI Applications at Tenstreet, LLC

Rochester, New York, United States

About Lloyd Palum

Lloyd Palum is CTO, GenAI Applications at Tenstreet, LLC. Location: Rochester, New York, United States.

Technology executive and AI systems architect with over twenty years of experience leading product development in high-growth SaaS environments. Currently spearheading the development of a comprehensive generative AI product portfolio at Tenstreet, transforming traditional transportation workflows through intelligent automation. Core Expertise: AI/ML Product Development - Leading 10+ concurrent generative AI applications including document processing, conversational AI, and agentic automation systems Scalable System Architecture - Designing distributed systems that process millions of transportation events and driver interactions daily Real-Time Analytics & Voice AI - Building LiveKit-powered voice agents and real-time data processing pipelines for mission-critical applications Cross-Functional Leadership - Managing engineering teams across marketing, recruiting, safety, and operations product lines Industry Impact: Pioneering the application of generative AI and agentic systems in the trucking industry. My teams have delivered AI solutions that eliminate manual document processing, automate compliance verification, and provide 24/7 conversational support for drivers and fleet operators. This real-world AI implementation experience directly informs my academic work. Academic Engagement: As Adjunct Professor at University of Rochester's Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, I teach graduate-level courses on cloud-scale data systems and mentor students on analytics projects using live industry data, bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI research and practical transportation applications. Background: MSEE from Boston University with deep expertise in embedded systems, DSP applications, and wireless communications. Hold multiple patents in software-defined radio and mobile communications technologies.

Skills

  • Expert Advisor
  • Business Advising
  • AI Product Management

Additional experience

  • Adjunct Professor at the Goergen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

    University of Rochester

    Started January 2021

Education

  • MSEE, Boston University
  • BSEE, University of Rochester