About

Vinay Sudhakaran is an accomplished technology professional with over 15 years of experience in software development, research, project management, and business development. He specializes in AI-driven technology platforms, data management, innovation, and business development, with a focus on visual intelligence and deep reinforcement learning. Currently, Vinay is the Head of Data Engineering/Senior Engineering Manager at Zippin, where he is responsible for building and scaling an AI-driven checkout-free technology platform that enables retailers to quickly deploy frictionless shopping in stores. Previously, Vinay worked at Siemens, where he served as the Head of Collective Intelligence Systems Research Group. In this role, he created a research group focused on productization with AI by driving innovation in visual intelligence and optimization with an interdisciplinary team of researchers, AI engineers, software developers, project managers, and student interns. He also managed the global visual intelligence portfolio as part of the Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company Core Technologies, defining project execution strategy (Scrum environment) and process management (OKRs) that best fit the organizational culture. Vinay also collaborated with peer research groups in user experience & design, software engineering, autonomous systems, and information security for product development. Vinay has experience working in various domains, including telecommunications, industrial automation, energy, mobility, and retail. He has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication from Vishveshwaraiah Technological University and an MSc in Edinburgh Parallel Computing Center (EPCC) - High-Performance Computing from The University of Edinburgh. He also holds a certificate in Business Analytics and Intelligence (BAI) from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. Vinay is a skilled professional with expertise in AI, data engineering, reinforcement learning, senior software engineering, research science, and ML. He has relevant experience of over 13 years and has worked with renowned organizations such as Cadence, Motorola, and IBM. With his vast experience and knowledge, Vinay is a valuable asset to any organization that seeks to leverage AI-driven technology platforms and data management to drive innovation and business development.