Rashmi Sharma
Data & AI Leader, Accenture
Championing Responsible Innovation, Inclusive Technology, and AI Transformation at Scale
Technology with Purpose and Empathy:
Rashmi Sharma is a pioneering Data & AI Leader based in Melbourne, Australia, with over two decades of experience transforming the way organizations use data, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. Renowned for her ability to bridge business and technology, she blends deep technical acumen with human-centric strategy—helping enterprises reinvent at scale while embedding ethics and empathy into every solution.
From shaping national AI policy to driving global digital reinvention, Rashmi’s influence spans industries, borders, and generations of technologists.
From Finance to the Future of AI:
Rashmi’s professional journey began in finance, where she gained a strong foundation in structure, operations, and business outcomes. Yet it was her curiosity about the systems driving that world that led her into technology—and eventually into telecom and data science. Over time, she held increasingly senior roles in digital transformation, product innovation, and AI leadership across global organizations.
Her experience has been marked by bold pivots, lifelong learning, and an unwavering belief that technology must serve people first. With a postgraduate specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Rashmi positioned herself at the forefront of AI innovation, ultimately leading strategy and implementation for some of the world’s largest clients.
Career Milestones:
- Made a successful career shift from finance to deep technology, proving adaptability and future-readiness.
- Led award-winning AI and digital reinvention programs for Fortune 500 companies.
- Recognized among India’s Top 40 CTOs, and honored by global institutions for her leadership.
- Advisory member on national AI ethics and regulation boards, helping shape the future of responsible tech.
Purpose-Driven Innovation:
Rashmi’s mission is rooted in two foundational values:
- Tech with Heart – Solutions should be intuitive, inclusive, and human-first.
- Privacy-First Innovation – Progress must protect individual rights; privacy and advancement can—and must—coexist.
Her vision is a world where innovation is accessible to all, shaped by empathy, and guided by principles—not just performance.
Overcoming Challenges:
Every breakthrough comes with barriers. For Rashmi, navigating rapid technological evolution meant embracing a mindset of constant growth. She pursued advanced education mid-career, mastering AI to better lead in a fast-changing landscape.
Bridging the gap between technical teams and executive stakeholders was another challenge she turned into strength—using storytelling and business fluency to connect both worlds. And in the complex space of AI ethics, she has become a guiding voice, ensuring principles are built into product lifecycles—not added later.
Recognition & Achievements:
- Top Influential Woman in Tech Leadership 2025 – CIO TODAY
- Most Dynamic Leader in Data & AI 2025 – Business Fame
- Breaking Barriers: Women in Business 2025 – CIOTHINK
- Global Women of Influence Award 2024
- Woman Tech Champion of the Year 2023
- Accenture Best People Honoree
- Top 40 CTOs in India
These awards are not just recognition—they reflect Rashmi’s deep impact in transforming organizations and leading with purpose.
Broader Industry Impact:
Rashmi’s influence extends well beyond her immediate roles. She is an active contributor to:
- Australia’s AI Regulation Committee – Tech Council of Australia
- AI & Knowledge Engineering Journal Advisory Board
Through these roles, she shapes how emerging technologies are governed and applied. More importantly, she mentors future leaders and advocates for a culture of inclusive, ethical, and exciting innovation.
Projects & What’s Ahead:
- Leading enterprise-scale Generative AI adoption and frameworks.
- Shaping national AI ethics and policy development.
- Continuing to publish thought leadership on privacy, equity, and responsible AI.
Her work is future-focused—designing not just new tools, but new systems for innovation.
Final Reflections:
Rashmi Sharma represents a new kind of tech leader—one who codes with conviction, strategizes with empathy, and leads with integrity. Her journey is proof that innovation thrives not just on intelligence, but on intention.
Her message is simple:
Let’s build boldly, lead ethically, and never lose sight of the human behind the data.