Ashwin Rao

Ashwin Rao is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of CX Score, a company he co-founded in September 2022. He has over 20 years of experience in leadership roles across finance and technology sectors.

Professional Background

• Education: Ashwin completed his B.Tech in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and later earned a Ph.D. in Theoretical Computer Science from the University of Southern California.

• Career:

  • Goldman Sachs: He began his career as a Vice President, where he worked for a decade.
  • Morgan Stanley: He served as Managing Director, focusing on quantitative trading strategies and risk management.
  • ZLemma: Ashwin founded this company, which developed software products for recruitment, and later it was acquired by Hired, Inc., where he acted as an advisor.
  • Target: Before founding CX Score, he was the Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at Target for six years.
  • Stanford University: Since 2018, he has also been an Adjunct Professor in Applied Mathematics, contributing to research in artificial intelligence.123

Current Role

At CX Score, Ashwin Rao is focused on leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences, drawing from his extensive background in both finance and technology. His expertise in artificial intelligence plays a critical role in the strategic direction of the company.23