Srujana Oruganti — AI Researcher
I am a Computer Science post-graduate with a Master of Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, PG in AI and ML from University of Texas in Austin and a Bachelor of Technology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada. I am a Senior Research Software Development Engineer at Microsoft Research, where we focus on developing scalable AI technologies—particularly in the areas of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)—to drive societal impact. My work primarily addresses challenges in education and accessibility for the visually impaired. Previously, I was part of the Microsoft Viva Insights team, contributing to initiatives that deliver actionable organizational insights through data-driven solutions. Filed 3 US patents. I am deeply interested in working on software development and research, where I can apply my advanced expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs) to design and build scalable, impactful solutions that address real-world challenges. Before joining Microsoft, I worked at the Central Research Laboratory (CRL) of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), where I was involved in research and development of secure and efficient technologies for defense applications. I had also worked at Ola, where I analyzed user behavior to design targeted coupon strategies, optimize dynamic supply positioning, and enhance surge pricing models. I contributed to the optimization of the booking and dispatch engine, significantly improving booking creation time. My first company was Yahoo!, where I worked on the Yahoo Buzz Index, a platform that identified and tracked trending search terms.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a skilled AI and Data Analytics professional with a focus on impactful technology solutions.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 12 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence
- Software Development
- Data Analytics
- Research And Development
Career Highlights
- Expert in developing AI technologies for societal impact.
- Filed 3 US patents in innovative AI solutions.
- Significant experience in data analytics and software development.
Work Experience
Microsoft
Senior Research And Development Engineer (3 yrs 3 mos)
Research Software Engineer II (11 mos)
Software Engineer II (4 yrs 10 mos)
Bharat Electronics
Member of Research Staff (1 yr 7 mos)
Ola (ANI Technologies Pvt Ltd)
Research Engineer (5 mos)
Senior Software Engineer (2 mos)
Yahoo!
Senior Software Engineer (1 yr 7 mos)
Education
Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Engineering (MEng) at Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University