Vishwanath Ramarao

Vishwanath Ramarao is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at Acko, a digital insurance provider based in India. With over two decades of experience in technology and product leadership, he has held significant roles at major companies such as Google, AOL, Yahoo, and Hike Messenger. Ramarao joined Acko in 2020 from Google, where he was instrumental in various engineering initiatives.

Professional Background

• Current Role: At Acko, Vishwanath leads the technology and product strategy, overseeing teams in design, product development, engineering, analytics, and data science. His focus is on innovating customer-driven solutions and enhancing user experiences through advanced technology.124

• Previous Experience:

  • Google: Before joining Acko, he was a key player at Google Engineering.
  • Hike Messenger: Served as VP & CTO, building the Data Science practice.
  • AOL: Led engineering for AOL's communication products.
  • Yahoo: Worked on spam technology and led various projects in their Bengaluru R&D center.34

Education

Vishwanath holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of Bangalore and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University, Pennsylvania.12

Innovations and Contributions

Ramarao has been recognized for his innovative approach to technology, holding over 15 patents in areas such as digital communications and search system design. His leadership at Acko emphasizes building homegrown technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and scalability within the insurance sector.56

Vision for Acko

Vishwanath expresses enthusiasm about transforming the insurance landscape in India through technology. He aims to leverage generative AI and other digital advancements to streamline processes like claims management and customer relationship management, ultimately improving customer interactions and experiences.56