
Rahul Raj is a Senior Principal Technical Program Manager at Walmart Global Tech with over 17 years of experience leading large-scale digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and workforce modernization initiatives. He has driven enterprise AI solutions that improve operational efficiency, automate complex business processes, and deliver measurable impact across government and private sector programs.
Rahul is a three-time inventor, Senior Member of IEEE, international conference speaker, and reviewer for leading technology conferences and journals. He has served as a Judge for the Presidential AI Challenge and Gartner innovation programs, evaluating emerging technologies and solutions focused on business transformation and societal impact. He is also a speaker at the NASWA SIDES Seminar, where he shared insights on AI-driven unemployment insurance modernization and the future of workforce technology.
His expertise spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital identity, cloud platforms, enterprise architecture, product strategy, and technical program leadership. Rahul actively mentors innovators, evaluates breakthrough technologies, and serves as a judge for hackathons, research competitions, and global innovation challenges, with a focus on advancing responsible AI and scalable technology solutions.