Krishna Rao
About Krishna Rao
Krishna Rao is a Data Scientist with a strong academic background, holding a Master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Ph.D. in Earth System Science from Stanford University. He specializes in developing technologies for measuring forest health and has experience in various roles, including AI Resident at X and contributions to decarbonizing supply chains at Watershed.
Work at Watershed
Krishna Rao has been employed at Watershed as a Data Scientist since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing technologies that assist companies in decarbonizing their supply chains. His contributions include building the Watershed Supply Chain, which aims to facilitate sustainability efforts within various organizations. He operates within the San Francisco Bay Area, where Watershed is headquartered.
Education and Expertise
Krishna Rao holds a Ph.D. in Earth System Science from Stanford University, which he completed from 2018 to 2022. Prior to this, he earned a Master’s Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University, studying from 2016 to 2017. He also obtained a Bachelor of Technology with Honours in Civil Engineering from IIT Madras, graduating in 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation in environmental science and engineering.
Background
Before joining Watershed, Krishna Rao worked in various roles that contributed to his expertise in data science and environmental applications. He served as an AI Resident at X, the moonshot factory, for three months in 2021. Additionally, he completed a summer internship at Valor Water Analytics, Inc. in 2017. His early career included a position as a Field Engineer at Schlumberger from 2014 to 2016 in North-East India.
Research and Development Focus
Krishna Rao specializes in developing technologies that measure forest health through remote sensing and machine learning. His research interests align with climate applications, and he is actively seeking roles as a Machine Learning Engineer or Data Scientist in this field. His work aims to leverage data science to address environmental challenges.
Professional Presence
Krishna Rao maintains a personal website where he showcases his professional work and interests. This platform serves as a portfolio for his projects and research, reflecting his commitment to transparency and sharing knowledge within the data science and environmental sectors.