Shirish Kumar
About Shirish Kumar
Shirish Kumar serves as the Generative AI Lead and Head of First-Party Identity Graph at LiveRamp, where he has worked since 2021. With a robust background in data platforms and engineering management, he has held key positions at various companies, including Kwartile Inc, TeleNav, and Yahoo!, contributing significantly to the evolution of digital advertising technologies.
Work at LiveRamp
Shirish Kumar currently serves as the Generative AI Lead and Head of First-Party Identity Graph at LiveRamp. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the field of generative AI and identity management. His role involves overseeing the integration of first-party data into identity graphs, enhancing data collaboration while ensuring privacy compliance.
Previous Experience
Before joining LiveRamp, Shirish Kumar held various positions in notable companies. He was the Principal at Kwartile Inc from 2016 to 2020, and prior to that, he served as the Sr. Director of Mobile Advertising, Local Search & Discovery Products at TeleNav from 2011 to 2013. His experience also includes a five-year tenure at Yahoo! as Director of Product for Big Data Systems & Analytics and Advertising, and a role as VP Engineering at EdCast Inc from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Shirish Kumar holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Louisiana State University, which he attended from 1990 to 1992. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, from 1985 to 1989. His educational background supports his expertise in data platforms and products, particularly in privacy-centric data collaboration and differential privacy.
Achievements in Data Platforms
Shirish Kumar has played a significant role in the evolution of data systems, notably at Yahoo!, where he contributed to the development of Hadoop for digital advertising. He architected and launched an entity resolution and unification platform for a leading credit bureau, achieving over $100 million in bottom-line savings and potential top-line growth. His work emphasizes his ability to design and implement scalable data solutions.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his corporate roles, Shirish Kumar founded and served as CEO of Diablo.ai, a company that was acquired in 2021. His entrepreneurial experience complements his extensive background in product management and engineering, showcasing his ability to innovate and lead in the tech industry.