His most notable achievements includes patents and creating technology for producing rapid innovation within the field of materials engineering.
DENVER, CO, September 18, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Michael Richard Lafave has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Lafave is the founder and chief scientific officer of Minus Zero Inc., a company dedicated to transforming the concrete industry with its pioneering carbon negative concrete. He has held these positions since 2016 and concurrently serves as an artificial intelligence engineer at Ware Malcomb. Additionally, he is the founder and chief scientific officer of Cette AI Corp., established in 2016, where he has been instrumental in developing patents for carbon-negative concrete, biofuels, and advancements in sustainable energy production. His technical expertise and dedication over eight years have been pivotal in these accomplishments.
His career journey began with a strong foundation in artificial intelligence and innovation, fields in which he has developed significant skill. His most notable achievements includes patents and creating technology for producing rapid innovation within the field of materials engineering including successfully converting fuel waste into a valuable resource within two years.
Paving the path for Mr. Lafave’s professional journey was his impressive educational background. He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer software engineering from McGill University. While in a graduate school at the same institution, he was inspired to create the technology which became the company he founded. Further enhancing his credentials, he acquired the Stanford Applied Machine Learning Certificate. He also received a patent for carbon-negative concrete issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in 2023, underscoring his commitment to environmental sustainability and technological advancement.
The influence of Mr. Lafave’s late father, Richard, who exemplified the value of hard work, has been a cornerstone of his success. He also credits Dr. Kaleem Siddiqi from McGill University as a mentor who provided invaluable guidance during his academic endeavors. These influences have shaped his approach to learning and overcoming challenges, ultimately leading to significant achievements in his career.
In addition to his professional undertakings, Mr. Lafave is actively involved in civic organizations. He donates and volunteers for Rescue All Dogs in Montréal and supports causes to promote the wellbeing of refugees in Colorado, demonstrating his commitment to community service. His dedication to excellence has been recognized with the Scholarship Award for Displaying Exceptional Perseverance from Le Ministre de l’Éducation du Québec for the 2020- 2021 academic year.
Mr. Lafave is currently developing three products with plans to generate revenue from them while envisioning a team of 1,000 engineers working on these projects. Additionally, he provides consulting services for drug and biotech companies, leveraging his extensive experience in artificial intelligence without following the path of other tech companies that follow a conventional path. His vision for the future includes significant advancements in AI-driven products while maintaining a balanced life.
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