Rajashree Rao

Technology Leader

AI / Blockchain / Cloud Computing / Data Analytics

Rajashree (Shree) is a globally acclaimed Industry Thought Leader, Visionary, Advisor, Principal Consultant, and Mentor in Emerging Technologies - Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Industry 5.0, IoT and Smart Cities across verticals. After working for 20+ years in the corporate world across the regions (India, US, and APAC), she is back to her roots to venture onto the next biggest growth market in the world. Shree brings with her the diverse industry experience of working with IBM, Intel, and SAP, leading and influencing the technology adoption within the Singapore Government and Public Sector for building the Smart City and Smart Nation initiatives in the APAC region. Shree has also played a key role in the strategy development of the 'Smart Mobility 2030' roadmap with the Land Transport Authority of Singapore and to realize the vision of 'Connected Vehicles.' Shree champions the 'Open Innovation' and has developed two futuristics strategies called the 'Partnership Innovation Model' for RR and the 'Hybrid Model' of Innovation Hub or the Centre of Excellence concept.

Shree is a passionate technologist who challenges the industry and technology providers to innovate and think outside the box. She believes that Technology's principal goal is to enable individuals, organizations, cities, or nations to retrofit their existing system/business. She is an enthusiastic and fervent Speaker and avid writer. Shree is a radical and is known for breaking the glass ceiling in her career. She enjoys international travel, cooking and is in constant pursuit of spirituality. She is passionate about women's empowerment and spends her free time working with women and women's organizations.

Shree has been recognized by Thinker's 360 as one of the Top 50 Global Thought leaders and Influencers in Emerging Technologies, AI, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Ecosystem, 5G, AR/VR, and IoT. Thinkers360 also recognized Shree as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Global Thought Leaders to follow in 2020 and 2021. Recognized by SheThePeople.TV 40 Over 40 Awards - A celebration of achievement and courage, grit and determination of Shree's career journey. Shree is recognized as one of the Top 100 'Global Women in Leadership' achievers by the Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade (GCPIT) 2021 as a Change Maker Shree holds the prestigious role of Global Director-General of Sustainable Development Goals part of the GCPIT. Shree is also featured as one of the 150 + Global Cloud Thought Leaders and Next Generation Leaders of 2021 by Whizlabs.