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Andrew Bird

Head of AI

I fret about AI doom - and in my spare time I build the document‑reading AI that keeps your ops alive.

Andrew Bird

About me

Andrew Bird is Head of AI at Affinda and the architect behind its shift to an agentic, “reads-like-a-human” document processing platform. With an actuarial background (FIAA, CERA), he builds systems that pair large language models with retrieval and memory to deliver straight-through processing for resumes and other complex documents. Andrew helped launch Affinda’s high-accuracy resume parser and its new IDP platform, now used in 50+ languages.

His work has been featured by AWS for leading Affinda’s move to a modern generative-AI stack, and he was recently named a finalist for AI Software Engineer of the Year.

My areas of expertise

Agentic IDP systems

Building document processing platforms that combine AI models with tools, memory and supervisors to deliver auditable, enterprise-grade automation.

Production-grade AI engineering

Bridging the gap between fast experiments and robust production systems through proper architecture, testing frameworks, data curation, edge case hunting and evaluation systems – the unglamorous operational work that makes demos trustworthy.

Future-proofing for AI evolution

Designing with flexible interfaces and smart decomposition so platforms stay relevant as models improve rather than getting replaced by them.

My recent articles

What is the best invoice automation software? How to choose the right platform

What is the best invoice automation software? How to choose the right platform

Looking for the best invoice automation software? Compare leading tools, learn what to evaluate and find a platform that works on real invoices at scale.
All about AI invoice processing

All about AI invoice processing

AI invoice processing helps accounts payable teams move beyond scanning and OCR to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy and handle real-world invoice variation at scale.
How to choose the best data parsing tools for your document processing workflows

How to choose the best data parsing tools for your document processing workflows

A practical guide to understanding data parsing tools, how they work and how to choose the right data parsing software for your workflows.
What is data parsing?

What is data parsing?

Learn what data parsing means, how it works and why it underpins modern automation.
Build vs buy your IDP system: a developer’s checklist for making the right call

Build vs buy your IDP system: a developer’s checklist for making the right call

This checklist focuses on those challenges so you can make a well-informed decision based on what will work best for your team.
Best intelligent document processing software: the model memory advantage

Best intelligent document processing software: the model memory advantage

Discover the best intelligent document processing software and see why model memory outperforms OCR and machine learning every time.
What is a Blind Resume and How it Helps Reduce Hiring Bias

What is a Blind Resume and How it Helps Reduce Hiring Bias

If you've been wondering 'what is a blind resume' you've come to the right place! Here's what is it, what it does, and how to generate it.