Jagadeesh Manukonda

About Jagadeesh Manukonda

As the Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence at ADM, I lead at the intersection of over two decades of technical heritage and the frontier of modern innovation. My journey is rooted in a deep gratitude for the craft, having served interchangeably as an architect, engineer, and developer to build the digital products that now power enterprise-scale operations. From spearheading transformative programs for global icons like Coca-Cola to my current work with Large Language Models and neural networks, my focus remains on solving the world’s most complex business problems. I am driven by the privilege of turning sophisticated AI into practical, impactful solutions that enhance human decision-making and operational excellence. Ultimately, I believe true leadership in technology lies in bridging the gap between visionary code and tangible, real-world value.

Experience

1. Senior Director - Artificial Intelligence, Digital & Innovation

   ADM

   Mar 2025 — Present

Education

• Walden University

  Master of Science - MS, Information Technology

  2023 — 2024

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Certification: Artificial Intelligence - Impacts on Business Strategy, Artificial Intelligence (ML, NLP & Robotics)

  2018 — 2018

• Acharya Nagarjuna University

  Postgraduate Degree, Bioinformatics

  2007 — 2008

• Acharya Nagarjuna University

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biotechnology

  2003 — 2006