Ravishankar Rao
About Ravishankar Rao
Ravishankar Rao is a Member of Technical Staff at Cerebras Systems, having previously worked as a Principal Engineer at Intel Corporation for five years and as an Architect at Soft Machines for ten years. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Davis, and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Mysore.
Work at Cerebras Systems
Ravishankar Rao has been a Member of Technical Staff at Cerebras Systems since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development and advancement of the company's innovative computing solutions. Cerebras Systems is known for its groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence and deep learning, particularly through its large-scale AI processors.
Previous Experience at Intel Corporation
Prior to joining Cerebras Systems, Ravishankar Rao worked at Intel Corporation as a Principal Engineer from 2016 to 2021. During his five-year tenure, he was involved in various engineering projects that contributed to Intel's technology advancements. His experience at Intel provided him with a strong foundation in semiconductor technology and engineering practices.
Experience at Soft Machines
Ravishankar Rao served as an Architect at Soft Machines from 2006 to 2016. Over the course of ten years, he played a key role in designing and developing advanced computing architectures. His work at Soft Machines focused on enhancing performance and efficiency in processing technologies.
Education and Expertise
Ravishankar Rao earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Davis, where he studied from 2000 to 2007. His academic background provided him with a deep understanding of computer science principles and research methodologies. He also completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Mysore from 1996 to 2000.