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Shyamala Prayaga

Shyamala Prayaga

Adjunct Professor

Bio

Shyamala Prayaga is a distinguished Senior Software Product Manager at NVIDIA, where she serves as a driving force behind innovation and creativity in the fields of Conversational AI, Generative AI, Deep Learning, and User Experience (UX). With a career spanning over two decades, Shyamala has solidified her reputation as a visionary leader, speaker, and author in the realm of artificial intelligence and inclusive design. She has not only played key roles at prominent companies but has also ventured into the realm of education as the founder of the Digital Assistant Academy.

Shyamala's career is marked by her dedication to user experience (UX) and voice technology. With over 23 years of experience, she specializes in designing intuitive and user-centric interfaces, contributing to the usability and customer satisfaction of various platforms. Her journey encompasses over ten years of expertise in crafting voice interfaces for Connected Home Experiences, Automotive, and Wearables, showcasing her deep knowledge in the field.

In addition to her practical contributions, Shyamala authored the book "Emotionally Engaged Digital Assistant: Humanizing Design and Technology." The book provides frameworks and principles for implementing trustworthy and emotionally engaging voice interfaces, making it an invaluable resource for those in the field.

  • Bachelors of Engineering in Civil, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Human-Computer Interaction & User Experience Design for Managers
  • User Experience and Design
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Product Design
  • Product Management
  • Human-Centered Design
  • Design Research
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Top 100+ Women Advancing AI in 2023
  • Women Leaders of Conversational AI, Class of 2023
  • Finalist for the Women in AI Lifetime Achievement Award
  • World's Top 200 Business & Technology Innovators
  • Emotionally Engaged Digital Assistant: Humanizing Design and Technology | Book
  • Close Calls: My Life of Unseen Miracles | Book
  • Doers and Dreamers | Book
  • Privacy Principles And Capabilities Unique To Voice | Open Voice Network
  • Techniques to Reduce Bias in Conversational AI
  • Designing for Empathy in Conversation Design
  • Growing Privacy Concerns with Voice-enabled Devices
  • Conversational AI and its Impact on Future Consumers
  • Voice-First: A Return to the Natural Interface
  • The Unique Challenges Of Voice Assistants In Vehicles
  • Designing Inclusive Voice Experiences
  • Best Practices for a Great User Experience
  • Mobile UI and Usability Guide
  • User Experience: Research & Prototyping
  • Advanced Interaction Design Specialization
  • Design Principles: an Introduction
  • Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments
  • Rapid Usability Research For UX Designers
  • Beyond Usability: Learn the User Research Toolkit
  • Information Design
  • Input and Interaction
  • Human-Centered Design: an Introduction
  • Design Thinking for Innovation
  • Certified Conversation Designer
  • The World of Design Thinking
  • Artificial Intelligence for Business Leaders
  • Becoming an AI-First Product Leader
  • Management Foundations: Advanced Applications
  • Social Computing
  • Master the Fundamentals of AI and Machine Learning
  • Learning XAI: Explainable Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning Masterclass A-Z: Beginner to Advance
  • Artificial Intelligence for Business Leaders
  • Fundamental Steps of Product Management
  • Product Management: Building a Product Strategy
  • Create a Go-to-Market Plan
  • Achieving Research Impact