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Brooks has worked for leading companies including FedEx, The Giant Company and Ahold Delhaize, tackling the challenges of today's operations but strategically planning for future technology disruptors. Over the last nine years, he has leveraged technologies like camera vision, robotics and machine learning to help companies implement their vision and drive positive outcomes, savings and profit growth. 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