Kannan Govindan

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San Francisco, California, United States18 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

20+ years in AI/ML leadership roles.
Expertise in large language models and generative AI.
Proven track record in driving digital transformation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in AI/ML with a focus on B2C applications and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Generative AiLarge Language Models (llm)Data ScienceMachine LearningPersonalizationDigital TransformationSupply Chain ManagementWireless NetworksData AnalysisDigital Signal ProcessingMatlab

Other Skills

Deep LearningData PipelinesAnalytics DashboardsMachine Learning ModelsSignal ProcessingCC++R&DPerlRAlgorithmsPython (Programming Language)Statistical ModelingSQLPeople Management

About

With over 20 years of experience, I currently serve as an AI/ML Engineering Leader at Apple, focusing on advancing Siri LLM, Search, and Retrieval systems. My role encompasses driving end-to-end product quality, including ASR, NL, Apps, TTS, and UI, for various Apple Intelligence features. Leveraging expertise in large language models and generative AI, I contribute to creating scalable and robust solutions that enhance user experiences globally. Prior to joining Apple, I led global AI innovation as a Data Science and Software Development Manager at Amazon Alexa Devices AI. I oversaw the development of deep learning models, data pipelines, and analytics dashboards while delivering impactful features such as local search, recommendations, and multimodal device capabilities. My mission is to push the boundaries of conversational AI and deliver transformative technologies that resonate with users worldwide.

Experience

18 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs

Current Experience

Apple

AI/ML Senior Engineering Leader

Jun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs · Cupertino, California, United States · On-site

Apple Intelligence.
Siri LLM, Search, Retrieval.
End to End product quality (ASR, NL, Apps, TTS, UI) for several Apple Intelligence features.

Generative AILarge Language Models (LLM)

Amazon

Senior Applied Science Manager: Data Science and Software Development, Alexa Devices AI

Feb 2020 – Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site

Led global AI innovation for Alexa Devices, setting up and managing Local Search, Devices AI, and recommendation systems.
Oversaw development of deep learning models, data pipelines, and analytics dashboards to maintain Alexa's technological superiority.
Managed market penetration in English-speaking countries and major European and Asian markets.
Launched these features in Alexa Devices:
Press release-1: Alexa where can I get a covid vaccine
Press release-2: Amazon launches Alexa Transit
Press release-3: Curbside pickup experience using Alexa
Press coverage-4: Send to phone, widget, find my
Press coverage-5: VIP filtering
Press coverage-6: Disney bands
Press coverage-7:Alexa on thewheel
Press coverage-8: Hoya devices and Widgets
Press coverage-9: Alexa start my commute
Press release-10: Alexa food skills
Press release-11: Multi Agent Support
Managed Amazon’s Multi Agent Voice Interoperability and Deutsche Telecom Magenta-Alexa initiative

Data ScienceMachine Learning

Walmart labs

Director of Machine Learning: Search, Personalization, Ranking, Recommendation

Jan 2019 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led a team of 25 professionals in developing data science solutions for Walmart's online grocery business, increasing market share.
Implemented advanced personalization systems, boosting order conversion rates by 3% and generating $100M in revenue.
Pioneered the deployment of cutting-edge machine learning models to enhance search relevance and user experience.

Machine LearningPersonalization

Target

Senior Engineering Manager

Jun 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led end-to-end modernization of Target's supply chain EDI process, resulting in multi-million dollar annual savings in licensing costs
Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives to reduce supply EDI latency from hours to seconds
Architected cutting-edge solutions for live trailer tracking and IoT-based temperature monitoring, enhancing warehouse management

Digital TransformationSupply Chain Management

Samsung electronics

Senior Manager

Jun 2012 – May 2017 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Managed a team research scientists to develop communication protocols for effective battery usage in samsung Sx devices.
1. Communication Protocols optimization using machine learning and data science algorithms: TCP/IP, MAC and Phy layer optimization
2. Low power networks prototype analysis: 802.15.4
3. IoT Communication protocol analysis using Markov modeling and random forest: MQTT, CoAP, Lower layers
4. Proposal for team building, project planning, execution and deliveries
5. Patenting, research publications and running the research program

Data ScienceMachine Learning

University of california, davis

US Army Research Lab Postdoc Fellow

May 2009 – Dec 2011 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Davis, California

Worked on Wireless Networks Security:
Developed algorithms for Correlation and Maximum ratio based classification of large data, clustering of large size data, time series based frequent sequence mining (supervised learning), Labelling and Pattern mining to detect the frequently appearing patterns in the large size data.

Wireless NetworksData Analysis

Defence research and development organisation (drdo)

Research And Development Scientist

Aug 2002 – Sep 2004 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bangalore, India

Simulink and MATLAB implementation of digital beamforming and digital filter techniques, C programming of various detection algorithms MMSE, MAP and MLE

Digital Signal ProcessingMATLAB