Despite facing obstacles from a humble background early on, Prati was determined to defy the odds and pursue her passion for computer science and engineering. On this powerful episode of “From a Woman to a Leader,” she shares her trailblazing personal journey that took her from AI research as a master’s student to co-founding an innovative startup in video analytics.
As a woman in the male-dominated tech field, Prati opens up about the unique challenges she’s faced. But she didn’t let that stop her from achieving her dreams. She became a long-time mentor for top organizations like Anita Borg Institute and Plato, guiding over 50 engineering managers at leading companies.
Prati emphasizes the crucial importance of mentorship, especially for women in engineering. She believes in the power of believing in women before they believe in themselves – giving them confidence and support when they may be doubting their own abilities.
The conversation dives into the exciting future of AI and Prati’s vision of democratizing this technology. She imagines a future where AI is developed in a less biased way, shaped by diverse perspectives including more women and underrepresented groups. More inclusive AI can unlock endless possibilities.
Throughout the episode, Prati shares inspiring personal stories, insights into innovation, principles for building diverse teams, and wisdom for empowering the next generation of women to shatter glass ceilings in AI and tech.
Her journey is one of resilience, passion, and meaningful impact. Tune in for this illuminating discussion filled with motivation and tangible advice to create a more inclusive and equitable future through the transformative power of AI.
About Prati:
Prati is an accomplished engineering leader passionate about developing innovative products and solutions that bring technology to the masses meaningfully. With a breadth of experience spanning AI, entrepreneurship, software development, technology consulting, and R&D across industries like supply chain, retail, banking, healthcare, and video gaming, she is driven to identify talent, nurture it, and bring out the best in people.
Prati has orchestrated organization-wide transformational change, setting product vision, strategy, and distributed development of an AI-based self-service platform with a cross-functional global team. She has managed and coached software engineers and data scientists worldwide, including North America, Asia Pacific, and the EU.
As a co-founder of a startup in video analytics, Prati led a 50-person team in developing a B2B app delivering dual business value at the intersection of influencer marketing and content creation. Her entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and technical expertise have allowed her to excel in driving impactful initiatives, such as operationalizing an online subscription service for meal kits and leading process enhancements to simplify retail peak season preparation.
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