Venky Rao is a seasoned technology professional with a wealth of experience in envisioning, designing, and implementing cutting-edge platform solutions using artificial intelligence and cognitive technologies. His expertise lies in leveraging NLP and machine learning to deliver actionable insights and advice from customer data, streaming data, and natural language interactions across a range of touchpoints.

Currently serving as Senior Principal - Artificial Intelligence at Accenture, Venky is part of the company's strategic growth initiative focused on driving innovation and transformation with AI solutions. Prior to this role, he held leadership positions at Pegasystems, MeshLabs Software, FirmNote Solutions, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Silverline Technologies, Command International Software, and Wipro Systems.

Venky holds an MBA in International Business from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics from Karnatak University.

With a passion for innovation and emerging technologies, Venky is an expert in social engagement, text analytics, and data-driven insights. He has a proven track record of delivering solutions that enable organizations to harness the power of data to drive business growth and improve customer experience.