Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-American entrepreneur, was appointed by former U.S. President Donald Trump as a Senior Policy Advisor. Known for his expertise in technology and entrepreneurship, Krishnan’s appointment is seen as a strategic move to advise on policy matters, particularly in innovation and economic growth. 
- (1888PressRelease) December 25, 2024 – President Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Sriram Krishnan, an accomplished Indian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author, as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. The official statement highlighted Krishnans role in shaping AI policy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Trump stated, Sriram Krishnan will bring his extensive expertise to ensure Americas continued leadership in artificial intelligence. Working alongside David Sacks, he will play a critical role in coordinating AI strategies across government departments and collaborating with the Presidents Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Who is Sriram Krishnan?
Krishnans journey began at SRM Valliammai Engineering College in Tamil Nadu, India, where he earned his degree in engineering. He started his career at Microsoft, contributing significantly to the development of Windows Azure by working on its APIs and services. He also authored the book Programming Windows Azure, published by OReilly.
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