Aishwarya Srinivasan

Aishwarya Srinivasan is a recognized AI expert, influential global speaker, and passionate advocate for responsible artificial intelligence. With a unique combination of deep technical expertise and visionary leadership, she has significantly impacted the AI industry through pivotal roles at leading technology companies including Google Cloud, IBM, Microsoft, and currently Fireworks AI. At Fireworks AI, she serves as Head of AI Developer Relations, empowering developer communities and accelerating adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies. Previously, as Senior AI Advisor at Microsoft, she guided startups, including Y-Combinator ventures, in leveraging advanced AI platforms from Microsoft and OpenAI. At Google Cloud and IBM, she developed and implemented sophisticated AI solutions, significantly influencing industry practices in finance, retail, and manufacturing sectors.

Srinivasan is also deeply involved in pioneering AI research, holding a patent for an innovative reinforcement learning model for algorithmic trading. Her research spans areas such as Data Science as a Service, cloud computing applications, and predictive analytics, and she holds a master's degree in data science from Columbia University.

She actively contributes to the AI community, founding Illuminate AI -- a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and supporting those aspiring to careers in artificial intelligence. Her global influence extends to over 80 international speaking engagements, including keynotes at the Grace Hopper Celebration, ODSC, AI Engineers Summit, Big Data & AI Toronto, GITEX Global, and DeepFest Saudi Arabia. Recognized for her thought leadership, Srinivasan was named LinkedIn Top Voice in Data Science & AI, honored as Trailblazer of the Year by Women in AI, and awarded the EB1A extraordinary ability visa by the U.S. government.

Srinivasan's multifaceted approach, combining deep technical expertise, impactful industry contributions, and dedicated community engagement, positions her uniquely as an influential voice in the global AI landscape.