About me
Madhavi Najana is an award winning, trailblazing leader in AI, currently working at Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, USA, with over 19 years of experience in Software engineering. She is a Strategic AI Advisory Board member for Ashland University, Ohio State Ambassador for Women in AI, and Forbes Technology Council Official Member,.
Madhavi’s accolades include Silver Globee Award for Information Technology, and International Achiever’s Award, Most Admired Global Indians 2024, Women in AI - Finalist -Responsible AI Leader of the year 2025, Circuit - Best of Tech Awards – Finalist, Global Recognition Award, Woman of Inspiration Award Nominee, and LinkedIn Top Artificial Intelligence voice.
Throughout her career, Madhavi has been at the forefront of technological innovation, actively engaging with and implementing the latest advancements.
Madhavi provides substantial contributions to society through technological innovation and inspire women to take up STEM. Madhavi spoke in several National & International conferences/industry panels, sharing insights and advocating for inclusive and responsible AI adoption.
Her contributions to technology in various roles, from serving as a speaker, researcher, Judge, mentor to industry events like MIT - HackMIT shows her long-standing commitment to pushing technological boundaries.
Madhavi’s dedication earned her the BCS Fellowship, IEEE Senior Membership, Society of Women Engineers – Senior Membership. Beyond her professional work, Madhavi has research papers published in emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering and Fintech showcasing her thought leadership in these domains.
Madhavi holds MBA from Xavier University - USA, Master of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, Master of Computer Applications, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Acharya Nagarjuna University, India. She earned various certifications in Microsoft Azure AI, Data Science, Security, Compliance & Identity, OKTA, Scaled Agile, Agile Scrum, Six Sigma, Change Management, and Leadership.