Vasu Vasudevan

About Vasu Vasudevan

With four decades of experience spanning research, product innovation, consulting, and executive strategy, I bring a deep and proven track record in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies. As an IBM Master Inventor with 75 U.S. patents and recipient of the IBM Open Innovation Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award, I’ve consistently led at the forefront of AI advancement. At IBM’s Chief Data Office, I served as a Senior Technical Staff Member and AI Champion, guiding senior leadership on intelligent automation and enterprise-scale AI integration—delivering measurable efficiencies across global operations.I excel at bridging innovation with business outcomes: scouting emerging technologies, defining high-impact use cases, evaluating technical approaches, and architecting AI-powered solutions. I’ve led cross-functional teams in building and deploying systems such as- Natural Language Interfaces to Structured Data and Insights- Dynamic price optimization engines- Intelligent sales configuration platforms- Advanced product data modeling toolsMy expertise spans traditional AI methods, algorithm development, generative AI, trustworthy AI, and agentic AI systems. As a passionate educator and mentor, I’ve co-authored three books and published numerous technical papers—committed to shaping the next generation of AI leaders. Discovering AI - In My Town - aimed at introducing common AI use cases to young children Digital Marketplaces for Knowledge Intensive Assets Exploring AI Practices : Basics of Data Science, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing

Experience

1. Co-founder

   Makerville Tech

   Jan 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   At Makerville.tech, I co-founded a start-up to create engaging books and educational resources that make AI and related technology accessible to young learners, parents, and educators. Our mission is to inspire curiosity and empower the next generation of innovators through storytelling, hands-on learning, and inclusive content. I enjoy envisioning interesting topics, creating contents, and transforming educational concepts into storytelling formats. To learn more:

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

  Master of Technology (M. Tech), Electrical Engineering

• University of Kerala

  B Sc Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering

• Florida Atlantic University

  Ph. D., Computer Science ( Artificial Intelligence and Robotics)

Skills

• Rest
• Business Analytics
• Software Design
• Software Engineering
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Architecture
• Agile Methodologies
• Telecommunications
• Solution Architecture
• Coaching
• Software Development
• Training
• Soa
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Architectures
• Software Project Management
• Integration
• Erp