Pooja Baraskar - Professional Profile

Pooja Baraskar is an accomplished software engineer, inventor, and technical author with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, Pooja has established herself as a thought leader and an agent of change in the industry. Currently, Pooja is leading various developer programs globally at Intel, leveraging her expertise and vision to drive impactful initiatives that shape the industry and empower tech professionals around the world.
As a tech trailblazer, Pooja is passionate about challenging the status quo and driving innovation. She is a pioneer in areas such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things and has a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible and actionable ideas. She has an impressive track record of delivering results in complex, high-stakes projects and is continually seeking new ways to drive value and make a difference.
Pooja is also an accomplished technical author. Her writing is known for its clarity, accessibility, and technical accuracy, making her a trusted source of information for developers and tech enthusiasts around the world. Digital courseware For Educators for OpenVINO developer by her has been used to teach AI in several universities across the globe, helping to equip the next generation of tech professionals with innovative skills. Pooja is an active member of the tech community, sharing her expertise through speaking engagements, workshops, and mentorship. Her contributions to the field have been widely recognized, including being named a Top Software Innovator by Intel and a Most Valuable Professional by Microsoft.
In addition to her work in the tech industry, Pooja is an avid traveler, passionate cook, and skilled martial artist. Her diverse interests and experiences have given her a well-rounded perspective on life and work, allowing her to approach challenges with creativity, energy, and enthusiasm.

	20 Nov 2015	Second Prize: Best Mobile Article of October 2015 with Let’s make a SmartWatch
	27 Mar 2015	Second Prize: Best Mobile Article of February 2015 with Accessibility for Universal Windows apps
	27 Feb 2015	First Prize: Best Mobile Article of January 2015 with Localization in Windows Universal Apps
	2 Jan 2015	Second Prize: Best Mobile Article of November 2014 with Conditional Compilation in Universal Apps