Ram Ramani — CTO
- Expertise on large scale AI systems. - Modeling: training data generation, LoRA, RL, prompt life cycle and optimization, auto-raters - Inference: tools data retrieval(RAG), model invocation, pre and post processing, grounding, trust & safety, synthetic features & augmentation, layout and rich UIs. - Dynamic leader with a proven track record of successfully delivering platform and product wins in Google Search and beyond, that resulted in user growth, engagement, and over $XXB incremental annual revenue, on a 2 billion user base and 10K developers. - I set ambitious visions, thrive in ambiguity, and am skilled in leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with product partners across large matrix organizations to develop innovative products (hold 9 patents) by leveraging cutting-edge technology. - A people-first, empathetic, strategic thinker with a focus on customer-centric solutions, operational efficiency, and technical excellence in large-scale, high-performance distributed systems. I enjoy building diverse and inclusive teams - fostering psychological safety, with a culture of innovation, instilling a sense of pride and ownership, and nurturing the next wave of leaders.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert specializing in AI-driven solutions and user experience optimization.
Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Experience: 29 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Large Language Models (llm)
- Distributed Systems
Career Highlights
- Proven track record of delivering $2.5B revenue growth.
- Expertise in large-scale AI systems and distributed platforms.
- Leader in fostering diverse and inclusive engineering teams.
Work Experience
Sr. Director, Engineering - Search Platform (5 yrs 8 mos)
Director, Engineering - Search Platforms (4 yrs 11 mos)
Sr. Eng Manager - Search Platforms (5 yrs 3 mos)
Eng Manager - Frontend Platforms (2 yrs 8 mos)
Yahoo! Inc.
Sr. Eng Manager - Messenger (7 yrs 4 mos)
Mindmaker, Inc.
Sr. Software Engineer (3 yrs 8 mos)
Education
MS at Kansas State University
BE at National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli