Archana Vaidheeswaran

Archana is a dedicated community builder with a focus on fostering inclusive tech spaces and empowering women in technology. She has significantly grown communities for Women Who Code and currently serves as Community Director at IGDA, leveraging her experience from various non-profit roles to scale engagement and support professional development. igda+2

She is an expert in AI and Machine Learning, with roles spanning Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Consultant. Her experience includes working with various industries like healthcare, automotives, and logistics, developing products, and leading AI safety initiatives at Apart Research. pangea+1

Archana is a passionate educator and speaker, creating technical courses for LinkedIn Learning on TinyML, MLOps, and LLMOPs, reaching thousands of students. She has also served as an Instructor at Udacity and is involved in organizing and speaking at tech events, including PyCon India, emphasizing accessibility and mentorship in learning. python+1

She holds leadership positions as a Board Director at Women in Machine Learning and a nominee for the Python Software Foundation Board. Her leadership expertise includes strategic direction, data-driven community growth, and fundraising, notably raising significant funds by showcasing human impact during a crisis at Apart Research. wiml+2

Archana is recognized for her product development skills, having built products for large audiences and marketed developer products for significant returns. She also works as a Fractional AI Product consultant for LLM-based product companies, bringing expertise in generative AI and end-to-end product development. gov+1