The Tech Factor - A Purple Quarter Podcast
The Tech Factor by Roopa Kumar – A Purple Quarter Podcast brings you straight into the minds of the brightest tech leaders shaping today’s digital landscape. We chat with innovators and decision-makers from startups and enterprises to explore the evolving world of technology, leadership, and disruption.
Join us as we host industry pioneers like Varun Dua (Founder & CEO, ACKO), Aruna Rajan (Director, Google), Dale Vaz (ex-CTO, Swiggy), Rahul Chari (Founder & CTO, PhonePe), Jyoti Ahuja (Engineering Leader, Microsoft), Pradeep Desai (Group CTO, DP World), Abhinav Yajurvedi (ex-Group CTPO, PharmEasy), and many more, as they share their journeys, challenges, and insights.
Backed by Purple Quarter, a leading CTO search firm that has mapped over 15,000+ tech leaders globally, the podcast is a window into the experiences of those driving technological change. With a clientele spanning Walmart, DP World, UiPath, Swiggy, Razorpay, BrowserStack, InMobi, ACKO, PharmEasy, Urban Company, Clari, and beyond, Purple Quarter is at the forefront of tech leadership hiring.
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The Tech Factor - A Purple Quarter Podcast
S5 E3 | Google’s Aruna Rajan on Machine Learning, Sustainable Agriculture and more
Introducing Aruna Rajan, Ex-Director of Machine Learning, on Season 5 of The Tech Factor
From her core academic roots in mathematical physics to corporate stints at IBM, Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, and Google, Aruna dives deep into her multifaceted career with her trademark humour. She credits her leadership insights to her curiosity and her diverse experiences across research, industry, and startups.
At Google, she explores the transformative potential of ML in refining search algorithms, enhancing productivity, and revolutionizing user experiences. Delving into the realm of LLMs, Aruna envisions applications beyond language processing, such as revolutionizing education, tackling climate change, and advancing medicine.