Mani Janakiram, PhD

Mani Janakiram is an accomplished senior executive and technologist with the vision and leadership insights to strategically plan, lead, and deliver key analytics and AI solutions to customers that enable growth, innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness. He has a proven track record of providing breakthrough leadership to achieve corporate strategies, building coalitions to support business growth, and implementing and managing change to drive organizational performance.

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Mani brings extensive experience in manufacturing (Aerospace, Automotive, and Semiconductor), digital supply chain, AI/ML/Generative AI, analytics, people management, automation, IT, project management, IoT, research, strategy, operations, and problem-solving. He is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, an ASCM Supply Chain Fellow, an Analytics Executive of the Year, and an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional.

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In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mani serves as a Board Member, Technical Advisor, and Adjunct Professor. He is deeply passionate about providing strategic direction in Analytics, AI/ML/Generative AI, IT, Manufacturing Supply Chain, as well as mentoring and teaching. He holds a PhD and M.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Arizona State University, a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mysore, and an MBA from Thunderbird School of International Management.