Vijay Raman
About Vijay Raman
Vijay Raman serves as the Head of Product for Automotive and Enterprise at SoundHound, where he focuses on product strategy and execution. He has a significant background in AI speech and language technology, having contributed to the growth of Nuance Communications and led product development at various technology companies.
Current Role at SoundHound
Vijay Raman serves as the Head of Product for Automotive and Enterprise at SoundHound, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving product strategy and execution in key areas related to Automotive and Enterprise Services. His leadership contributes to the company's growth and innovation in the field of AI-driven voice recognition and natural language processing.
Previous Experience at Nuance Communications
Prior to his current role, Vijay Raman worked at Nuance Communications for 16 years, from 1997 to 2013, as Senior Director of Product Engineering. He managed various aspects of platform, cloud, analytics, and applications. His responsibilities included overseeing multiple acquisitions, ensuring successful evaluation, integration, and achievement of goals. His tenure at Nuance was marked by significant contributions to the company’s growth.
Leadership at [24]7.ai
Vijay Raman held the position of Senior Vice President of Products at [24]7.ai from 2015 to 2020. During his five years there, he was responsible for product management, engineering, design, and operations. He played a crucial role in driving product strategy and execution, leading to the release of over 20 new products integrated into cloud and mobile platforms.
Education and Expertise
Vijay Raman earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He furthered his education by obtaining a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. His academic background, combined with extensive experience in AI speech and language technology, underpins his expertise in product development and strategy.
Career at Volio
Before his roles at [24]7.ai and SoundHound, Vijay Raman worked at Volio as Vice President of the Natural Language Platform for a brief period in 2013 to 2014. His responsibilities included strategy, research, and development, contributing to the company's focus on natural language processing technologies.