Ram Kumar Nimmakayala
Principal Product Manager, AIWGU
Ram Kumar Nimmakayala is a Principal Product Manager – AI at Western Governors University, where he leads responsible AI product strategy at scale, impacting over 190,000 learners. With 18+ years of experience across EdTech, Telecom, and Hi-Tech, Ram drives enterprise AI adoption rooted in scalability, ethical design, and measurable outcomes.
He was named a 2025 OnCon Top 10 Data & Analytics Professional and is an AI 2030 Global Fellow and Senior Member of the Institute of Analytics. AI Frontier Network, EDUCAUSE, and INFORMS have featured Ram’s thought leadership. He serves on advisory boards, including the IA Forum and the UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab, contributing to inclusive and responsible technology policy.
Ram is passionate about building AI systems that serve people and transform data into purpose-driven decisions that balance innovation with integrity.