Surabhi Sinha, an accomplished professional in the field of efficient generative AI working at Adobe, is making significant strides in optimizing machine learning models and fostering a more inclusive and empowered society.
“As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way”. Surabhi describes that this quote from Mary Anne perfectly delineates her approach toward her life and work.
With a deep passion for technology and a commitment to social good, Surabhi has carved a remarkable path in her career, demonstrating outstanding leadership and technical expertise. Her contributions to the field have garnered attention and recognition, solidifying her position as a thought leader and advocate for efficiency, sustainability, and equal opportunities. This article delves into Surabhi’s journey, highlighting her achievements, areas of expertise, and her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on the world.
Efficient Generative AI and Model Optimization:
Surabhi’s primary focus lies in the optimization of generative AI models, enabling their journey from research to product. Through strategic model optimization techniques and innovative approaches, Surabhi has been able to streamline the training and deployment of models, reducing computational resources, and improving efficiency. These advancements have paved the way for faster and more effective AI content development, with applications ranging from art and music to natural language processing and computer vision. Surabhi’s expertise in efficient Gen AI/model optimization, quantization, and compression has proven pivotal in minimizing model size and computational complexity while maintaining accuracy, particularly in resource-constrained scenarios like edge devices and embedded systems. Beyond business benefits, Surabhi’s work in ML model optimization also contributes to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, aligning AI systems with a more eco-friendly future.
Leadership and Mentorship:
In addition to her technical prowess, Surabhi possesses exceptional leadership qualities that have been instrumental throughout her career. Understanding that true leadership extends beyond managing tasks and teams, she embraces the role of inspiring others, promoting collaboration, and driving collective success. Surabhi’s mentoring experience stands as a testament to her commitment to empowering others. When offered a mentorship role for an intern during the summer of 2022, Surabhi initially felt apprehensive about her qualifications. However, her dedication and willingness to take risks paid off, resulting in a transformative summer for both her intern and herself. Surabhi’s approach to mentoring involved setting clear expectations, earning her mentee’s trust, providing guidance while fostering creativity, and advocating for her intern’s success. The fruitful outcome of this mentorship, which led to a filed patent and a converted full-time offer, was recognized by leadership, culminating in an on-spot bonus award for Surabhi’s exceptional leadership.
Professional Experience and Research Contributions:
Surabhi’s professional journey began as a Software Engineer at American Express, where she honed her skills in Big Data and Machine Learning. Her work on a centralized machine learning model deployment platform web application, hosting over 300+ live Machine Learning models, showcased her ability to optimize and automate processes effectively, reducing time and effort for modelers and governance teams. Additionally, her research contributions as a Research Assistant at the USC Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute have been significant. Surabhi’s focus on deep learning for Medical Imaging and AI for healthcare resulted in the implementation of generative AI-based MRI domain adaptation and the development of models for Alzheimer’s disease classification. Her research endeavors led to improved accuracy in Alzheimer’s detection, and her work was recognized through publication and presentation at prestigious conferences such as SIPAIM and Society for Neuroscience.
Entrepreneurship and Social Empowerment:
Working at the heart of generative AI and efficiency Surabhi is inspired by the limitless potential AI has toward making a difference to humanity and aims to utilize AI for social good. Being a well-educated woman in tech, despite her amazing experiences she too has faced unpleasant exchanges in society. “The fear of harassment and violence has a crippling effect on women’s abilities and potential, and in itself, it is an attack on women’s rights” as stated by Nita Bhalla in a Reuter’s article has often made her contemplate on the amount of work that needs to be done in order to make women socially empowered in this society. So, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s wise words that “The first step in achieving justice is to make injustice visible”, she has started her entrepreneurial journey by co-founding a non-profit called TogetherThrive Foundation which is an AI-driven platform to help build a legally aware community and socially empowered individuals where no one has to go through their legal journey in solitude especially women. A survey conducted by the Economic Times on workplace harassment law awareness in India regarding compliance of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 had indicated that 97 percent of the organizations are not aware of the law and its implementation. That is scary for women who are passionate about making a mark in this world. With the help of TogetherThrive, Surabhi aims to address this concern and make this society much more socially empowered, and legally aware and provide a platform where we as people can be the biggest strengths of each other.
Recognition and Contributions to the Tech Community:
Surabhi’s expertise and contributions have earned her numerous accolades and opportunities to contribute to the tech community. She has served on technical program committees for peer-reviewed conferences like ICLR-MLGH and IEEE CAI 2023, judged prestigious hackathons such as LA Hacks 2023 and SB Hacks 2023, and participated as a jury member for esteemed technical awards like the Globee Information Technology Awards 2023. She was also invited to be a keynote speaker at the 3rd World Data Congress webinar on June 21, 2023. Additionally, Surabhi has been invited to join Criya’s expert circle, an exclusive group that enables professionals to share their experiences and develop a strong professional brand.
Conclusion:
Surabhi Sinha’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of passion, dedication, and leadership. Through her expertise in efficient generative AI and model optimization, she is revolutionizing the field, enabling faster and more effective AI content development while promoting energy efficiency and sustainability. Her journey was featured in InspirationFeed earlier this month. Moreover, Surabhi’s commitment to mentoring, entrepreneurship, and social empowerment demonstrates her unwavering dedication to creating a more inclusive and just society. As a thought leader and advocate for technological advancements, Surabhi Sinha continues to make a profound impact, inspiring others and illuminating the path to a brighter future for all.
