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TBE104992

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2025-03-11 03:13:02

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Anusha Akkiraju

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Question 1 : Provide a brief description / background of your nominated organizational, departmental, team, or individual circumstance. (Your response to this question will be used for public display if your entry is awarded.)

Description
Anusha Akkiraju is a distinguished Principal Technical Program Manager with extensive expertise in Artificial Intelligence governance and regulatory compliance. As an accomplished technology leader, she has demonstrated exceptional prowess in establishing and scaling enterprise-wide AI compliance frameworks. Her profound understanding of generative AI, coupled with strategic insight into responsible AI development, has positioned her as a pivotal figure in shaping enterprise-level AI governance structures.
Background
In her current role, Anusha spearheads Oracle's AI review Program , a pioneering initiative that exemplifies her commitment to advancing trustworthy AI systems. Her strategic approach encompasses:
Implementation of comprehensive AI compliance frameworks aligned with emerging regulations, including the White House AI Executive Order, EU AI Act, NIST RMF, and ISO 42001.
Development of sophisticated review methodologies that have successfully served over 50 different teams, enabling them to deploy compliant and trustworthy AI solutions both internally and externally
Creation of robust evaluation protocols that have demonstrated potential savings of $2.5M per non-compliance incident
Under Anusha's leadership, the program has achieved remarkable outcomes in enhancing AI system efficiency through improved latency and throughput metrics. Her innovative approach to AI governance has been instrumental in identifying critical system improvements like essential guardrails and comprehensive evaluation frameworks. Notably, her expertise has been crucial in reviewing significant releases such as OCI GenAI, OCI GenAI RAG agents, OCI Vision, OCI Speech, OCI Language models, Oracle Public Safety project releases, etc. 
Anusha's contributions extend beyond technical oversight, encompassing strategic collaboration with corporate legal entities, architecture teams, and release management groups. Her ability to harmonize product innovation with responsible AI commitments while maintaining rigorous compliance standards showcases her exceptional leadership in advancing artificial intelligence governance at an enterprise scale.
Furthermore, Anusha's expertise extends to cultivating community of Science Community Subject Matter Experts, where she has successfully trained and onboarded high-level Data Scientists. Her strategic vision has been instrumental in raising the scientific bar by promoting best practices in Applied Science and providing career growth opportunities for scientists. Through her leadership, she has established standardized processes that ensure consistency and quality in AI model development while fostering knowledge sharing across teams.

Question 2 : Outline your nominated organizational, departmental, team, or individual achievements, dated 1-3 years prior, based on your selected categories.

Key Achievements
Anusha Akkiraju has established herself as a pioneering force in Artificial Intelligence governance through the successful implementation of Oracle's AI review Program. Her achievements have demonstrated significant impact across multiple dimensions of AI development and compliance management.
Technical Excellence 
As Principal Technical Program Manager, Anusha has achieved remarkable success in developing and implementing enterprise-wide AI frameworks. Her leadership has resulted in the successful review and deployment of critical releases of GenAI,  RAG agent, OCI Vision, OCI Speech, and OCI Language models, and the Oracle Public Safety project, Her expertise has been instrumental in identifying and rectifying critical gaps in AI system architecture, including missing guardrails and evaluation frameworks.
Scale and Impact Under Anusha's guidance, the program has achieved:
Successfully enabled over 50 different teams to deploy compliant and trustworthy AI solutions
Demonstrated potential savings of $2.5M per non-compliance incident
Established comprehensive evaluation protocols that have significantly improved model quality and reduced production risks
Leadership in AI Governance Through her strategic vision, Anusha has successfully:
Created and implemented an enterprise-wide AI review framework aligned with major regulatory requirements
Established a network of high-level Data Scientists serving as Subject Matter Experts
Developed standardized processes ensuring consistency in AI model development
Her achievements in fostering collaboration between corporate legal entities, architecture, policy, security, and privacy teams, and release management groups have resulted in the creation of robust intake and review templates. These frameworks have become instrumental in maintaining high standards of AI compliance while promoting innovation. Through her leadership, Anusha has successfully established a comprehensive program that balances regulatory compliance with technological advancement, significantly contributing to the field of responsible AI development.
Innovation Impact Anusha's achievements extend to raising the scientific bar within the organization through the promotion of best practices in Applied Science. Her innovative approach has resulted in enhanced model benchmarking processes, improved evaluation methodologies, and the establishment of comprehensive guardrails for AI systems. Her work has been particularly impactful in fostering knowledge sharing across teams and providing career growth opportunities for scientists while ensuring consistent quality in AI model development and deployment.

Question 3 : Provide examples of the strategies / plans you have introduced, in order to attain your nominated organizational, departmental, team, or individual achievements. Explain why the highlighted achievements are significant / unique.

Strategic Initiatives
Anusha's strategic approach to AI governance revolves around pioneering methodologies implemented through Oracle's AI review Program. Her innovative framework incorporates comprehensive compliance measures aligned with major regulatory standards including the White House AI Executive Order, EU AI Act, NIST RMF, and ISO 42001.
Risk Mitigation Strategy Anusha developed a multi-tiered evaluation system focusing on validating model quality and implementing standardized review processes. This approach has been instrumental in identifying critical system vulnerabilities, particularly in areas of guardrails, benchmarking, and evaluation protocols, leading to enhanced system efficiency through improved latency and throughput metrics.
Collaborative Framework Her strategy emphasizes cross-functional integration through:
Establishment of Science Community Subject Matter Experts  network
Implementation of structured review templates for service teams
Development of standardized evaluation protocols across divisions
Significance and Impact
The uniqueness of Anusha's approach lies in its comprehensive scope and measurable outcomes. Her strategies have enabled over 50 different teams to successfully deploy compliant AI solutions while demonstrating potential savings of $2.5M per non-compliance incident. 
The significance of her work is evidenced through:
Innovation Integration Her methodologies uniquely combine responsible AI commitments with product innovation, establishing new benchmarks in AI governance. The successful review of GenAI,  RAG agent, OCI Vision, OCI Speech, and OCI Language models, and, Oracle Public Safety project releases demonstrates the effectiveness of her approach in maintaining high scientific standards while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Scalable Excellence The framework's adaptability to emerging regulations while maintaining operational efficiency showcases its distinctive nature. Her approach to training and onboarding high-level Data Scientists has created a sustainable model for knowledge sharing and career growth while ensuring consistent quality in AI model development.
This strategic framework represents a pioneering approach to enterprise-level AI compliance, uniquely positioning organizations to meet current and future regulatory challenges while fostering innovation in artificial intelligence.
Transformative Impact Anusha's strategic vision has revolutionized the approach to AI system development by establishing a comprehensive framework that promotes best practices in Applied Science. Her innovative methodology has created a sustainable ecosystem for continuous improvement in model quality while fostering an environment of scientific excellence and professional growth.

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