Harshal Kulkarni

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About Harshal Kulkarni

With over 21 years of experience in technology and 7 years of experience in AI and machine learning, I combine leadership with deep technical expertise to drive breakthrough innovation across industries. Whether it is developing and leading AI strategy at the executive level or architecting advanced AI systems at the engineering level, I am passionate about harnessing the power of AI to solve complex problems, deliver high-impact products, and drive business growth. As a Director of AI Platform engineering, I spearhead cross-functional teams in developing an AI strategy for scalable solutions using machine learning that addresses some of the most pressing concerns in industries within insurance. It is my experience that bridges technical and executive leadership perspectives, translating vision into workable AI agendas and ensuring that ethical AI, transparency, and governance inform every project that comes out of my portfolio. As the Principal Engineer in AI, I design cutting-edge algorithms and AI architectures that power mission-critical systems. My experience spans across integrating and infusing Gen AI into business applications to optimizing for performance, scalability, and reliability. I thrive in environments that require both innovation and execution, and I'm passionate about mentoring the next generation of AI engineers while contributing to the broader AI research community. Key Accomplishments - Managed $1M+ global automation portfolio spanning RPA, BPM, Intelligent document processing, Conversational AI, and Power Platform, Gen AI across 14+ countries- Drove innovation through integrated, cloud native automation platforms, modernized DevSecOps/CI/CD pipelines, and self-healing systems to achieve 99.9%+ platform uptime across 7 platforms hosting 12 highly critical business workflow applications- Managed strategic vendor relationships and enterprise license agreements across 5+ leading technology partners including Microsoft.