Srujana Kaddevarmuth is a visionary AI leader at Walmart, recognized for her transformative contributions to machine learning, agentic technologies, and responsible AI. As the global head of Applied AI Labs at Walmart, she spearheads enterprise-scale AI initiatives that merge technological innovation with meaningful societal impact. An inventor with five U.S. patents and 15 international publications, Srujana’s work bridges the worlds of technology, leadership, and human-centered AI.
Beyond her corporate achievements, Srujana is deeply committed to advancing education, diversity, and social progress. She serves on the Board of Directors of the United Nations Association, San Francisco Chapter, and was a Senior Fellow at World 2050, where she contributed to shaping the future of global sustainability through AI. As an ambassador for the Women in Data Science (WiDS) movement hosted at Stanford University and a Laureate of the Insights Association, she mentors and empowers emerging professionals worldwide.
Her leadership extends to advisory roles with academic institutions such as St. Mary’s College, where she fosters the next generation of data and AI talent, and as a governing council member of the Gartner Evanta Chief Data Officer Community, guiding innovation and governance in data-driven enterprises.
Srujana has been widely recognized for her thought leadership and contributions, including honors such as Global Data Power Women 2023 by CDO Magazine, Emergent Systems Leader for UN Agenda 2030 by the United Nations Association, and Women Leader in Conversational AI by Project Voice. Through her work, she exemplifies the power of purpose-driven leadership—championing innovation, equity, and the responsible use of AI to create a better world.
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