Shilpa Tiwari

With over 20 years of experience in technology leadership, I’ve had the privilege of conceptualizing, building, launching, and scaling products and organizations across Fortune 500 companies, big tech, and startups. I have launched Machine Learning/AI organizations and products from scratch many times over. I have a varied experience from Big Tech to startups, from big Technology Transformations to 0 to 1 delivery. I specialize in leading technology teams to deliver products from 0 to 1 and to scale and operationalize them. Combining deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of business domains, I identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and growth. I’ve successfully lead teams to deliver new verticals and platform products in fintech, health-tech, supply chain, and cloud technologies. My educational foundation includes a Master’s in Science and Engineering from UPenn and a Technology Management from The Wharton School.

I thrive in ambiguity, bringing structure and clarity to complex challenges. As a product-driven, customer obsessed technology leader, I focus on “invent and simplify,” solving intricate problems by distilling them into actionable solutions. My unique ability to connect dots across disparate problem spaces enables me to uncover opportunities and craft innovative strategies that deliver measurable results.


Expertise in building intelligent products using AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Transformers and Generative AI architectures. I understand the fine balance between experimentation and execution. AI/ML initiatives, when not carefully managed, can spiral without delivering ROI. My expertise lies in building AI native solutions, leading  ML/AI scientists and technologists to test hypotheses with clear objectives, ensuring experimentation aligns with business goals.


I bring the approaches of : MVP discipline, phased approach, ruthless prioritization, focus on operational excellence and team/talent/skill amplification. My leadership spans large cross-functional teams, focusing on collaboration, innovation delivering on most important common business goals while dealing with competing priorities.