Kumud Bhandari

Kumud Bhandari is a Compiler Engineer specializing in XLA TPU Optimizations at Google, where they work on accelerating generative AI models. They have a robust background in machine learning and compiler technologies, having held positions such as Engineer at Facebook AI and Staff Engineer at Xilinx. Kumud's academic achievements include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from McKendree University, followed by a Master’s and Doctorate in Computer Science from Rice University, both completed with a perfect GPA. Their extensive experience encompasses roles at prestigious institutions, including a summer internship at MIT and research positions at Argonne National Laboratory and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.