Usha Boddapu

President / Co-Founder / Chief Artificial Intelligence Scientist at Arctic

Usha Boddapu has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. In 1998, they started their career as a Principal Software Engineer at CSC - Computer Sciences Corporation. Usha then worked as a Data Migration Specialist at Austin Energy from 1999 to 2002. From 1998 to 2007, they served as a Senior Software Engineer at Paradigm Infotech, working as a software programming consultant for various clients.

In 2008, Usha joined Sun Microsystems / Oracle Corporation as a Senior Database Administrator/Developer. Usha later worked at the Texas State health and human services commission as a Senior Database Administrator / Data Scientist from 2009 to 2010.

In 2014, Usha co-founded Social Commerce Ventures Inc and served as the Chief Technology Officer. Usha also co-founded Arytic, Inc. the same year where they held the positions of President, Co-Founder, and Chief Artificial Intelligence Scientist. Arytic is an award-winning hiring platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning.

In 2019, Usha became a member of the Forbes Artificial Intelligence Executive Advisory Board. Additionally, they are the CEO and Founder of Esolvit, Inc., an IT services and solutions company based in Austin, Texas.

Throughout their career, Usha has demonstrated expertise in software programming, database administration, data migration, and artificial intelligence. Usha is known for their innovative approach to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to help organizations achieve their goals.

Usha Boddapu's education history is as follows:

- From 2020 to 2021, Usha attended the Texas McCombs School of Business and pursued a degree in "Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Leaders." Their field of study focused on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and Deep Learning.

- In 2021, Usha enrolled in the DOD Cybersecurity Procurement Workshop at The University of Texas at San Antonio. The workshop provided education in Cybersecurity Procurement.

- Usha also attended Babson College from 2020 to 2021, where they completed the National Entrepreneurship Graduation 10KSB Alumni Goldman Sachs 10,000 program. Their field of study revolved around Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.

- In 2018, Usha participated in the USA Emerging Leaders Alumina program, which was sponsored by the Federal Government Small Business Administration (SBA). Usha pursued an Executive MBA and studied Business Administration and Management.

- In 2007 and 2009, Usha attended the Leadership Breakthrough One and Leadership Breakthrough Two programs at Rapport Leadership International. Their field of study was International Leadership at the School of Leadership Development.

- Usha earned a Master's degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science from Osmania University, where they studied from 1994 to 1997.

- Prior to their master's degree, from 1991 to 1994, Usha obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science from Osmania University. Their field of study included Computer Science and Computer Applications.

In addition to their formal education, Usha holds several certifications:

- In 2019, they earned the USPAACC Certified certification from USPAACC OFFICIAL.

- In 2018, Usha received a certificate of completion from the Federal Government Small Business Administration (SBA) for their participation in the USA Emerging Leaders Class of 2018.

- In 2017, they achieved the status of being a Women-Owned Business Enterprise and a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE/MBE) from the City of Austin.

- Usha obtained HUB Certification from the State of Texas in 2015.

- Lastly, they are also affiliated with the City of Austin as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and/or Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE/ACDBE). The dates of obtaining this certification were not provided.

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