Winnie Cheng

Winnie Cheng is the Global Head of AI at CARIAD, leading initiatives in AI innovation, research, and development to advance automotive technology.

With over 20 years of experience in software, data science, and AI, Winnie has made a significant positive impact at renowned companies like Microsoft, IBM Watson, and JP Morgan.

She holds a PhD in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence from MIT, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford, and is an active member of prestigious organizations like the IEEE AI Academy.

Winnie is passionate about empowering women and promoting racial equality, demonstrated through her involvement on the Board of the non-profit YWCA NNJ.

Her professional background includes roles such as Director of AI at PwC, Chief Data Scientist at Hitachi Vantara, and VP of Data Science at J.P. Morgan.

Winnie has also founded and co-founded successful AI startups, winning innovation competitions and grants while advising top fintech and VC firms.

She has a strong educational foundation with degrees from MIT, Stanford, and The University of British Columbia, showcasing her expertise in technology, finance, and engineering.