AI Trailblazer | AI Advisory Board Member | Forbes Technology Council Member | Women in AI | Award Winner | BCS Fellow | Software Engineering Manager, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati

Madhavi Najana, an award-winning AI trailblazer, with close to 2 decades of experience in Software engineering. She is a Strategic AI Advisory Board member for Ashland University, Ohio State Ambassador for Women in AI, and Forbes Technology Council Official Member. Madhavi’s accolades include Silver Globee Award for Information Technology, and International Achiever’s Award, Most Admired Global Indians, Circuit -Best of Tech Awards – Finalist, Women in AI - Responsible AI Leader Award- Finalist, CincyAIWeek Leadership Awards 2025 - AI Raising Star Award, Global Recognition Award, Woman of Inspiration Award Nominee, and LinkedIn Top Artificial Intelligence voice. Throughout her career, Madhavi has been at the forefront of technological innovation, actively engaging with and implementing the latest advancements. Madhavi provides substantial contributions to society through technological innovation and inspire women to take up STEM. Madhavi participated in industry Panels like the DC: AI Summit – Generative AI & Finance, Cincy AI Week, Midwestcon, and Speaker at the International Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI) conference, International Conference on Research Innovation (iCRI-24) Momentum Conference, sharing insights and advocating for inclusive and responsible AI practices and AI for Government Operations Workshop. Her contributions to technology in various roles, shows her long-standing commitment to pushing technological boundaries. Madhavi’s dedication earned her the BCS Fellowship, IEEE Senior Membership, Society of Women Engineers – Senior Membership. Beyond her professional work, Madhavi has research papers published in emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering and Fintech showcasing her thought leadership in these domains. Madhavi holds MBA from Xavier University - USA, Master of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, Master of Computer Applications from Acharya Nagarjuna University, India. She earned various certifications in Microsoft Azure AI, Data Science, Security, Compliance & Identity, OKTA, Scaled Agile, Agile Scrum, Six Sigma, Change Management, and Leadership.