Christian Burke

Christian Burke, Head of Engineering & Lead Data Scientist at Refik Anadol Studio (RAS) in Los Angeles, CA, merges art and technology, pioneering immersive installations with data, AI, and machine learning. Guiding specialists in AI and data science, Burke's most recent project is DATALAND – a multi-sensory metaverse experience. DATALAND's flagship project, the Large Nature Model, redefines AI by training on nature's intelligence. In 2023, Burke played a pivotal role in the Winds of Yawanawa project, creating dynamic art from real-time weather data to raise $3.9 million for indigenous lands. He also contributed to Refik's Unsupervised installation at MoMA, integrating 200 years of art data with environmental inputs using machine learning. Christian Burke's multifaceted career at the nexus of technology and art is driven by a commitment to philanthropy. In his career, he's helped raise over $7 million for charitable causes including St. Jude's, UNICEF, and the Alzheimer's Foundation, highlighting his dedication to leveraging technology for positive social change. Burke's journey began with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, laying the foundation for his career.