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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we sit down with Prati, an engineering leader who is breaking down barriers in the world of AI.
Despite facing obstacles from a humble background, Prati defied the odds to pursue her passion for computer science. She shares her inspiring journey - from working on AI research during her master's degree to founding a startup focused on video analytics.
Prati opens up about women's challenges in the male-dominated tech industry and the importance of mentorship. As a mentor through organizations like the Anita Borg Institute and Plato, she has guided over 50 engineering managers at top companies.
Prati also discusses exciting future AI trends, like the democratization of technology. She envisions a world where AI is developed with less bias and shaped by women and underrepresented voices.
Get ready to be motivated as Prati shares her personal story and insights on innovation, diversity, and paving the way for the next generation of women in AI.
About Prati:
Prati is an accomplished engineering leader passionate about developing innovative products and solutions that bring technology to the masses meaningfully. With a breadth of experience spanning AI, entrepreneurship, software development, technology consulting, and R&D across industries like supply chain, retail, banking, healthcare, and video gaming, she is driven to identify talent, nurture it, and bring out the best in people.
Prati has orchestrated organization-wide transformational change, setting product vision, strategy, and distributed development of an AI-based self-service platform with a cross-functional global team. She has managed and coached software engineers and data scientists worldwide, including North America, Asia Pacific, and the EU.
As a co-founder of a startup in video analytics, Prati led a 50-person team in developing a B2B app delivering dual business value at the intersection of influencer marketing and content creation. Her entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and technical expertise have allowed her to excel in driving impactful initiatives, such as operationalizing an online subscription service for meal kits and leading process enhancements to simplify retail peak season preparation.
Follow Prati on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prati858/
Despite facing obstacles from a humble background, Prati defied the odds to pursue her passion for computer science. She shares her inspiring journey - from working on AI research during her master's degree to founding a startup focused on video analytics.
Prati opens up about women's challenges in the male-dominated tech industry and the importance of mentorship. As a mentor through organizations like the Anita Borg Institute and Plato, she has guided over 50 engineering managers at top companies.
Prati also discusses exciting future AI trends, like the democratization of technology. She envisions a world where AI is developed with less bias and shaped by women and underrepresented voices.
Get ready to be motivated as Prati shares her personal story and insights on innovation, diversity, and paving the way for the next generation of women in AI.
About Prati:
Prati is an accomplished engineering leader passionate about developing innovative products and solutions that bring technology to the masses meaningfully. With a breadth of experience spanning AI, entrepreneurship, software development, technology consulting, and R&D across industries like supply chain, retail, banking, healthcare, and video gaming, she is driven to identify talent, nurture it, and bring out the best in people.
Prati has orchestrated organization-wide transformational change, setting product vision, strategy, and distributed development of an AI-based self-service platform with a cross-functional global team. She has managed and coached software engineers and data scientists worldwide, including North America, Asia Pacific, and the EU.
As a co-founder of a startup in video analytics, Prati led a 50-person team in developing a B2B app delivering dual business value at the intersection of influencer marketing and content creation. Her entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and technical expertise have allowed her to excel in driving impactful initiatives, such as operationalizing an online subscription service for meal kits and leading process enhancements to simplify retail peak season preparation.
Follow Prati on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prati858/
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