Robert Barton
Distinguished AI Engineer, Cisco
Robert Barton is listed as Distinguished AI Engineer, Cisco. Robert is scheduled to speak at Cisco Live 2027 on 8 February 2027.
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About
Rob Barton is a Cisco Distinguished AI Engineer with extensive experience at the forefront of the IT industry. A graduate of the University of British Columbia in Engineering Physics, Rob is a recognized technology innovator who has architected some of Cisco's largest and most impactful IoT solutions. Rob is the author of four books, including Demistifying Generative AI. He has co-authored dozens of peer-reviewed research papers and holds numerous patents in key areas such as agentic AI, wireless communications, network security, cloud networking, and IoT. Leading Cisco's AI research collaborations with prominent universities, Rob fosters innovation and knowledge exchange between industry and academia, shaping the future of AI and networking technologies. In recognition of his expertise and impact, he was inducted into the Cisco Live Distinguished Speakers Hall of Fame Elite in 2025. Rob's current research and development efforts focus on agentic systems, AI model optimization, and adv
Upcoming
Cisco Live 2027 8 February 2027 – 12 February 2027
- A Deep Dive into Cisco Cloud Control, AI Canvas, and Cloud Control Studio Speaker · 8 February 2027
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- Charles Duffy DSE · Cisco 1 shared session
- Julio Gomez Principal Architect AI/ML & Quantum, EMEA · Cisco 1 shared session
- Lila Rousseaux Principal Solutions Engineer · Cisco 1 shared session