Rama Ramakrishnan

Rama Ramakrishnan is a Professor of the Practice in AI/ML at MIT Sloan School of Management, specializing in the practical application of Predictive and Generative AI. He holds a BTech from IIT Madras and MS/PhD from MIT. His career spans over 20 years as a tech entrepreneur and executive, including leadership roles at Salesforce and Oracle. He co-founded CQuotient (acquired by Demandware/Salesforce), developing the Einstein for Commerce platform. Recognized with the 2025 Jamieson Prize and a 2024 MIT teaching award, Rama also contributes to MIT Sloan's Executive Education programs, focusing on bridging AI technology and business leadership. His research emphasizes accessible AI solutions and ethical considerations, with frequent contributions to MIT Sloan Management Review and Scientific American.