Shirish Bahirat

About Shirish Bahirat

Strategic AI architect with 25+ years of experience designing computing platforms across Google, NVIDIA, Intel, Micron, and Seagate. Leading enterprise GenAI architecture initiatives translating foundation-model capabilities into production systems delivering measurable business value. Combines deep systems expertise with research and executive perspective (PhD + MBA). Holder of 89+ patents (41 granted) and author of 16+ research publications.

Experience

1. Gen Ai Architect - Ai Strategy and Architectural Governance

   Google

   Dec 2025 — Present · Boulder, CO, US

   Driving the design and adoption of Generative AI systems to solve complex, enterprise-scale challenges. I focus on identifying high-value use cases, architecting agentic and data-driven solutions, and partnering across engineering and business teams to translate cutting-edge AI into measurable impact. My work spans system architecture, model strategy, and building scalable platforms that unlock new value for products, teams, and customers.

Education

• Colorado State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2006 — 2007

• Colorado State University

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Architecture and Distributed Systems

  2010 — 2014

• University of Colorado Boulder

  MS, EE

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Electronics
• Storage
• Testing
• Mechanics
• Embedded Systems
• Program Management
• Manufacturing
• Firmware
• Integration
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Hard Drives
• Product Development
• Engineering Management
• Failure Analysis
• R&D
• Mobile Devices
• Engineering
• Servo Control
• Process Simulation
• Semiconductors
• Process Improvement
• Servo
• Research and Development (R&D)