Mr. Nagesh Gulkotwar

Technology Program Manager and Researcher at Google, USA

Bio: Nagesh Gulkotwar is a Technology Program Manager and Researcher at Google with over thirteen years of experience at the intersection of AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and large-scale technology programs. His work focuses on applying AI-driven solutions to complex engineering challenges in digital advertising and enterprise systems, helping organizations build platforms that are scalable, intelligent, and resilient.

At Google, he leads advertisement integration across search surfaces including AI Mode, Google Lens, and image search verticals within the Ads Journeys team, directly supporting the development of next-generation AI-powered search experiences that serve billions of users globally. Prior to Google, he spent over four years at Deloitte & Touche LLP managing IT transformation and compliance modernization projects for enterprise financial services clients.

Beyond his industry role, he is actively engaged in advancing AI research and its broader impact on society. He has authored scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences on topics including ethical AI evaluation frameworks, LLM-augmented systems, and privacy-preserving human-AI collaboration. He serves as a peer reviewer for international journals and conferences across multiple publishers. He is an IEEE Senior Member and a Distinguished Fellow of the Soft Computing Research Society (SCRS). His work bridges industry practice and academic research, contributing to meaningful advancements in AI infrastructure, secure digital platforms, and emerging technologies. He holds a Master of Science in Information Technology and Management from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Mumbai