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Kiran Ratnapu is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data science, AI, and technology leadership. Currently, Kiran serves as Senior Director of Data Science at Coupa Software, focusing on developing impactful data products and applying machine learning effectively. Previously, Kiran founded and led Deep Relevance, an internal fraud monitoring AI startup, and held the position of Vice President of Risk Technology at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, where Kiran oversaw a central risk modeling platform. Kiran's entrepreneurial spirit is evident from co-founding Adwyze Inc., a digital advertising performance optimization firm, and Collaborative CAD, which introduced the first web-based CAD system. Kiran has also contributed to scientific advancements as a programmer in computational genomics at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and developed open-source tools for bioinformatics. Kiran's education includes advanced studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a degree from the National University of Singapore, and an undergraduate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.