Aku Srikanth

Aku Srikanth is an experienced professional specializing in AI product management and strategic partnerships, currently serving as the Director of AI Product Management & Strategic Partnerships at Workday since 2021. Srikanth has a strong background in the AI industry, having held leadership positions at companies such as DataRobot and Gen AI Venture, where strategic initiatives were sponsored by Microsoft for Startups. As a Board Advisor and founding team member at Credo AI, Srikanth played a pivotal role in raising $5.5 million in funding. Previous significant contributions include leading AI product efforts at IBM, where Srikanth launched Red Hat's first AI product and worked on key projects that generated substantial revenue. Srikanth's academic credentials include a Master's degree in Computer Science & Engineering from The Ohio State University and a Management degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, complemented by multiple certifications in product management.