Raji Arasu

CTO, EVP at Autodesk

As the Chief Technology Officer and EVP at Autodesk, Raji directs the technology and product strategy for the global design and software leader. With over 25 years of experience spanning Platform, FinTech, eCommerce, Payments, and Entertainment sectors, she boasts a track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences and fostering growth via technology innovation and engineering culture.

Raji's dedication extends to supporting the technology community and championing diversity and inclusion. She serves on the board at MediaAlpha, a prominent digital advertising platform, and the CTO Forum, an esteemed organization for senior tech executives. Acknowledged among the top CIOs, premier 100 technology leaders, and most influential women in technology, she also invests in and advises startups across various domains. Her overarching goal is to drive positive technological impact and inspire the next generation of tech leaders.

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