Akshay Kulkarni
AI/Gen AI Executive | Chief AI Officer of the Year - 2025 | Trailblazers: 2024’s leaders of change by Forbes | 40 under 40 Data Scientist - 2019 | Speaker | Author | Startup Advisor & Mentor | AI Guest Faculty
- Role
- Honored by Google, Ai Expert at Google
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Akshay Kulkarni
Akshay is a visionary AI evangelist and thought leader who has revolutionized the global AI ecosystem with unmatched expertise and innovation. Currently the Global Head of AI/Gen AI, he leads transformative initiatives that redefine business intelligence. As the author of 10+ bestselling AI books and a sought-after speaker at 50+ elite conferences, his ideas inspire millions worldwide. With over 5 acclaimed research papers and prestigious honors, including being named a \"40 Under 40 Data Scientist - 2019, Chief AI Officer of the year - 2025” his accolades reflect his profound industry impact. AI/Gen AI leader with a proven track record of building and scaling high-impact AI ecosystems across global enterprises.Currently serving as Global Head of AI/GenAI, I drive enterprise-wide transformation by aligning advanced AI capabilities with strategic business outcomes. My work focuses on turning emerging technologies into measurable value, enhancing decision intelligence, accelerating innovation, and unlocking new revenue streams.Over the course of my career, I have led the development and deployment of large-scale AI solutions across Fortune 500 organizations and high-growth startups. My experience spans building AI products, establishing data-driven operating models, and mentoring cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable impact.Beyond industry execution, I actively contribute to the broader AI community:Author of multiple books on AI and emerging technologiesSpeaker at global conferences and leadership forumsContributor to applied research and innovation initiativesI’ve been recognized with industry honors such as 40 Under 40 Data Scientist and Chief AI Officer of the Year (2025), reflecting both technical depth and leadership influence.My core strength lies in bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI innovation and executive decision-making, translating complexity into clear, actionable strategy.I’m passionate about shaping the future of AI responsibly, building intelligent systems at scale, and helping organizations become truly AI-first.
Experience
Honored by Google, Ai Expert
Oct 2019 — Present
Honoured by Google as AI Expert for 6 years in a row.
Education
Ramaiah Institute Of Technology
Bachelor's degree
Skills
- Statistics
- Modeling
- Decision Making
- Mathematical Modeling
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Data Analysis
- Data Manipulation
- Business Intelligence
- Sql
- Business Analysis
- Tableau
- Statistical Modeling
- Text Mining
- HR Analytics
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Microsoft Office
- Data Science
- Analytics
- Sas
- Data Mining
- Data Visualization
- Problem Solving
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