Ajita John
About Ajita John
Ajita John is a Staff Applied Scientist at Dialpad and an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University, with extensive experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning across various companies. He has held significant roles at Koopid and Avaya Labs Research, contributing to AI innovation and education.
Current Role at Dialpad
Ajita John serves as a Staff Applied Scientist at Dialpad, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on the development and application of machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies. Her work contributes to enhancing Dialpad's offerings in communication and collaboration solutions.
Previous Experience at Koopid
Ajita John held multiple roles at Koopid from 2016 to 2021. She was the Founding and Principal Engineer for four years, followed by a year as Head of Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, she served as Vice President of Artificial Intelligence for nine months in 2021. Her tenure at Koopid involved significant contributions to AI technology development.
Academic Background
Ajita John earned her Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) between 1987 and 1990. She later pursued a PhD in Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin from 1992 to 1997. This academic foundation supports her extensive work in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Experience at Avaya Labs Research
Ajita John worked at Avaya Labs Research from 2002 to 2016, where she held the positions of Research Scientist and later Senior Research Scientist. Over a span of 14 years, she contributed to various research initiatives in artificial intelligence and machine learning, enhancing her expertise in the field.
Role at Rutgers University
Since 2017, Ajita John has been an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Statistics at Rutgers University. Her long-standing role reflects her commitment to education and mentorship, allowing her to share her knowledge and experience in statistics and AI with students.