Ari Kamlani

Ari Kamlani is a seasoned technology leader with 20+ years of experience, including the last 10 years at the forefront of Data, AI, and Machine Learning. He currently serves independently as an AI Principal at Velari Studios, delivering fractional AI R&D leadership, bespoke AI development, and strategic planning & advisory. His work spans enterprises, startups, and venture studios, engaging with C-Suite and emerging technology teams.

He is driven by early future horizon AI opportunities, helping firms balance technical execution, responsible AI, and organizational readiness to de-risk early investments and drive compounding value.

Previously, he served as an AI Systems Architect and Strategist in the CTO Office at Beyond AI, a spin-out from NASA Reasoning Labs. He has held positions with leading firms such as JPMorganChase, Thoughtworks, Techstars Ventures, Nagra Kudelski Group, Qualcomm, and Broadcom.

He holds patents in machine intelligent device localization and wireless communications and has served leading institutions and organizations as a board member and mentor.