Speakers

Explore the brilliant minds at Ai4, actively applying artificial intelligence in leading organizations and navigating our AI-powered future. See our 2026 speaker lineup below and stay tuned for our 2027 lineup.

Seetaram Rao Rayarao

Seetaram Rao Rayarao

VP, Senior Lead Software Engineer

JP Morgan Chase

About Seetaram Rao

Seetaram Rayarao is a Senior Vice President and Expert Engineer at JPMorgan Chase, where he leads enterprise-wide initiatives in Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and cloud-native modernization. With over 18 years of experience in the technology industry, Seetaram brings deep expertise in AI-driven solutions, microservices architecture, and scalable cloud platforms such as AWS and Kubernetes. His work bridges advanced AI capabilities with enterprise systems to deliver secure, reliable, and impactful business outcomes.

At JPMorgan Chase, Seetaram plays a pivotal role in building the firm’s LLM Suite, leading the design and deployment of AI agent frameworks and decision-support applications powered by LangChain, LangGraph, and the OpenAI SDK. His innovations have streamlined complex workflows, enhanced real-time decision-making, and accelerated automation across business domains. He also contributes to the development of enterprise-grade AI governance and observability frameworks, ensuring the responsible and explainable use of AI at scale.

Throughout his career, Seetaram has driven technology transformation by architecting high-performance, event-driven systems and adopting modern engineering practices such as Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Event-as-Code (EaC), and API-first design. His leadership extends beyond technical execution—he mentors cross-functional teams, champions innovation culture, and fosters collaboration across engineering, product, and AI research functions.

An active participant in global technology communities, Seetaram contributes to technical publications, peer reviews, and mentorship initiatives that promote knowledge sharing in AI and cloud computing. He frequently delivers talks, workshops, and conference sessions on Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents, and Large Language Model orchestration. His sessions emphasize practical frameworks, real-world patterns, and architectural best practices for building resilient, enterprise-grade AI systems.

Seetaram’s professional mission is to leverage AI for real-world problem solving—integrating intelligence into business processes, enhancing decision systems, and improving user experiences. His work reflects a strong commitment to responsible AI, innovation, and scalable design principles.

Beyond his work at JPMorgan Chase, Seetaram actively engages in research and technical writing focused on AI system optimization, including projects such as Enhancing Rate Limiting with Machine Learning: Adaptive and Predictive Approach. He is also a dedicated mentor, supporting the professional growth of emerging engineers and data scientists, and contributing to community development within the broader AI ecosystem.

Seetaram holds multiple professional certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). His combination of technical mastery, leadership experience, and thought leadership in Generative AI positions him at the forefront of building scalable, intelligent, and adaptive AI-driven enterprises.

Track
AI Agents [Technical]
Industry
Financial Services
Job Function
IT
Company Size
10,001+ employees

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