Naga Srikanth Kallakuri
(President)
president@svesnaalumni.org
Nagasrikanth (Srikanth) Kallakuri is a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in Robotics, AI, and Computer Vision, known for translating cutting-edge research into practical solutions. He co-founded Explorer AI, a mapping technology startup for autonomous vehicles, which was acquired by Standard Cognition (now Standard AI) in 2019. Throughout his career, he has held key leadership roles across diverse locations such as the US, Japan, and Dubai, driving innovations in large-scale mapping, retail analytics, sound-based mapping, and autonomous sensor recalibration. His work has earned him over 8 patents and numerous citations for his publications.
Srikanth holds a master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University, where he specialized in Robotics and AI, and an undergraduate degree from B V Raju Institute of Technology in India. He is recognized for his leadership in computer vision and autonomous systems, particularly for autonomous vehicles and checkout technology. As a prolific inventor and researcher, he continues to advance autonomous systems, demonstrating a commitment to addressing real-world challenges through technology and entrepreneurship.