Beena Rai

About Beena Rai

I am a Generative AI and Technology Leader with a strong Machine Learning foundation and over two decades of experience delivering mission-critical platforms across Banking, Wealth Management, and Fixed Income domains. I hold an MS in Machine Learning from Georgia Tech, a B.Tech from NIT Allahabad (University Merit Scholar), and am a KVPY Fellow from IISc Bengaluru, with recognition as a Young Scientist Award recipient.I currently lead the DevGenAI platform, the largest inner-source GenAI ecosystem at MS, where we design, build, and scale Agentic AI workflows that accelerate enterprise legacy modernization and unlock new operating models. Working closely with engineering, risk, and business leaders, I help transform GenAI from experimentation into production-grade, governed, and scalable platforms.My expertise spans AI platform engineering, data and analytics, enterprise architecture, and cloud-native delivery, with a focus on building reusable AI capabilities that drive productivity, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business outcomes. I bring a strong execution mindset, ensuring GenAI initiatives move beyond pilots into firm-wide adoption.I am passionate about building elite AI teams—combining strong engineering, product thinking, and responsible AI practices. I have built and led high-performance global teams that set standards, scale innovation, and continuously raise the bar across the organization.Beyond technology, I am a committed advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through my leadership in the India Technology D&I Council and Women in Technology initiatives, helping create stronger, more inclusive technology organizations.I believe the future of enterprise belongs to those who can operationalize Generative AI at scale—and I am driven to lead that transformation.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Morgan Stanley

   Nov 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Leading the DevGenAI platform, the largest inner-source GenAI ecosystem at MS, where we design, build, and scale Agentic AI workflows that accelerate enterprise legacy modernization and unlock new operating models. Helping transform GenAI from experimentation into production-grade, governed, and scalable platforms.

Education

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  MS in Computer Science, Machine Learning

  2015 — 2019

• Motilal Nehru National Institute Of Technology

  B.Tech., Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Jsp Development
• Socket Programming
• Uml Tools
• Jprofiler
• J2ee Application Development
• Multithreading
• J2me Development
• Agile Methodolgy
• Fitnesse
• UI Design
• Algorithms
• Mobile Applications
• Scrum
• Unix
• Sql
• Junit
• Data Structures
• Core Java
• Analytics
• Servlets
• Struts
• Software Design Patterns
• Object Oriented Design