Dr. Larissa Suzuki, also known as Lara Suzuki, brings over 18 years of experience in technology and engineering. Currently serving as one of Google’s Cloud CTOs, she drives innovation in AI, Federated Learning, Cloud Robotics, Responsible AI, and MLOps. As a Google AI Principles Ethics Fellow and Pioneer, Larissa focuses on ethical AI applications.
Beyond Google, Larissa has collaborated with NASA/JPL on projects like the Interplanetary Internet. Her expertise spans healthcare, finance, smart cities, and robotics systems development.
As a professor at UCL, Université du Québec, University of Oxford, and Harvard University, Larissa shares her knowledge as a sought-after TEDx speaker with nearly 110,000 views. Her courses and professional certificates are available online.
An entrepreneur and inventor, Larissa founded AppStudio, the UCL Society of Women Engineers, and The KOI Circle. She contributes to open-source projects and has received numerous awards for her contributions to global science and industry.
A keynote speaker and advocate for diversity in engineering, Larissa is featured in the IET Women in Engineering exhibit and the IET’s list of inspiring engineers. She chairs the Tech London Advocates Smart Cities Group and serves on committees for prestigious engineering awards.