Kiran Lakkaraju
Principal Research Manager @ Microsoft | AI & Cybersecurity | ex-Sandia Labs
- Role
- Principal Research Manager at Microsoft
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kiran Lakkaraju
As a Principal Research Manager at Microsoft, I contribute to the development of Generative AI-driven solutions addressing critical cybersecurity challenges. With over 14 years of experience in technical leadership, my work is rooted in leveraging Agentic Systems, Large Language Models (LLM), and fine-tuning to deliver impactful outcomes in the AI and cybersecurity domains. My career is defined by a multidisciplinary approach, combining Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Modeling & Simulation to tackle complex problems. I am committed to fostering collaboration across teams to drive innovation and create solutions that serve both technical and non-technical stakeholders. My goal is to enhance cybersecurity strategies through cutting-edge AI research and applications.
Experience
Principal Research Manager
May 2025 — Present
Managing a cross-functional team to develop Generative AI based solutions to critical cybersecurity problems.
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science
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