Contact Details
Name: Amit Prakash
Position: Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Company: ThoughtSpot
Location: Saratoga, California, United States
Professional Background
Amit Prakash is a seasoned technology leader with a distinguished career in building large-scale analytics systems powered by AI and machine learning. He co-founded ThoughtSpot, an AI-Powered Analytics company aimed at democratizing data insights, allowing users to create personalized insights to drive decisions and take action.
Prior Experience
- Google:
- Led multiple machine learning (ML) engineering teams in the Google AdSense business.
- Contributed to significant revenue growth by enhancing analytical algorithms for AdSense.
- Microsoft:
- Founding engineer in the Bing team.
- Implemented PageRank-style algorithms and neural networks for search ranking.
Education
- PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin
- Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)
Contributions and Thought Leadership
Amit Prakash has shared his expertise and insights on various platforms and through different mediums:
- ThoughtSpot's Blog and Resources: Regular articles and best practices on AI, analytics, and ML, including notable posts such as "Sidestep the BI BS: 6 questions to ask before signing a contract."
- LinkedIn: Active presence with posts discussing advancements in generative AI, natural language interfaces for data, and customer success stories. Recent posts include reflections on generative AI in data analytics and ThoughtSpot's achievements, such as being named a leader in embedded analytics (August 18, 2023).
- Podcasts and Interviews:
- The Analytics Edge Podcast (August 1, 2023): Discussed the impact of generative AI on business and the evolution of AI.
- Various interviews and discussions on platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn, sharing insights on natural language-based data interfaces and the future of AI in analytics.
Company Overview: ThoughtSpot
ThoughtSpot specializes in AI-powered analytics designed to empower users across various roles—business leaders, data leaders, analysts, product leaders, and developers. The platform offers a wide range of features including:
- ThoughtSpot Sage: AI-powered search experience
- Connect and Model: Live-query your data cloud and build search data models,
- Operationalize and Visualize: Schedule data syncs to business apps and create visualizations from data.
Solutions and Services
ThoughtSpot provides tailored solutions for industries like:
- Banking and Financial Services
- Healthcare and Life Sciences
- Retail and E-commerce
- Manufacturing and Logistics
- Public Sector
Key Insights and Trends
Amit Prakash has highlighted the growing importance of Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI in transforming data analytics. He emphasizes the need for capturing the mental model of end users to ensure more accurate and intuitive data insights. ThoughtSpot continues to innovate with new features like AI-powered search and advanced data governance and security, reinforcing its leadership in the analytics domain.
For those considering partnerships or collaborations, Amit's extensive background in AI and his strategic vision for ThoughtSpot's growth provide compelling reasons to explore synergies with the company. His contributions to advancements in ML and analytics underscore ThoughtSpot's potential as a transformative partner in the AI-powered analytics space.
