Nikita Tiwari

Nikita Tiwari is a Senior AI Enabling Engineer in Intel's Client Computing group, committed to elevating the AI ecosystem and providing unparalleled experiences. She has recently pioneered integration of AI in Intel’s Core Ultra AI PC. Her expertise spans multiple areas, including security, virtualization, automotive image processing unit and AI. She was awarded a patent and has published in several peer-reviewed journals. Nikita has been recognized for her outstanding work with awards such as the 2024 SWE Trailblazer Award.

She holds a master’s degree in ECE from Portland State University. As a first-generation university graduate, Nikita firmly believes in “You can’t be it, if you can’t see it” and strives to be a role model by mentoring young girls in STEM and supporting her female colleagues at work. Nikita is a catalyst for change, extending her community leadership in Intel and beyond. She serves on the global Women at Intel Network (WIN) board and has served as a president of the SWE chapter in Michigan while also leading SWE initiatives at Intel. Additionally, she mentors with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology, the TechWomen mentoring program, and the Intel Scholars program.

Nikita is an advocate for the responsible use of AI and is a sought-after speaker at various internal and external events. Furthermore, she is an IEEE senior member and serves on the IEEE Standards-Association for AI algorithm bias. Her family of three enjoys hiking and running.