Venkatesh Ravichandran

Hello! I'm Venkatesh Ravichandran, and I’m thrilled to share a bit about my journey and how it shapes my approach as a mentor. Currently, I lead a team of applied research scientists and machine learning engineers at Amazon AI in Sunnyvale, California. My work focuses on developing advanced deep learning and large language models for speech recognition tasks, which are deployed across various Amazon products like Alexa and Prime Video.

Previously, I’ve held roles at Intuit AI and Zilliant, where I was instrumental in developing machine learning models and mathematical models for diverse applications, ranging from tax information extraction to price optimization. My academic background includes a Master’s degree in Operations Research from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from P.E.S. Institute of Technology, Bangalore.

As your mentor, I’m here to guide you through the complexities of AI and machine learning, share insights from my experiences, and help you harness your potential to solve real-world problems. Whether you are just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, I’m here to support your learning journey and career aspirations. Reach out, and let’s explore how we can collaborate to expand your expertise and achieve your career goals.