Rani Aknapuram

Rani Aknapuram is a visionary AI executive currently serving as the Director of Generative AI at Microsoft, where they lead a team focused on enhancing service engineering through data and AI. They have a rich history in data science and analytics, having held pivotal roles at companies such as GEICO, T-Mobile, and Fannie Mae, where they drove significant growth and innovation through strategic initiatives. Rani founded Helping Pod, a nonprofit aimed at improving medical procedures for children with lower limb deformities using AI and machine learning. They hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Osmania University and a Master of Science in Information Technology from Stratford University.