Venkata Kotam Raju Poranki is an internationally recognized researcher, innovator, and technology leader specializing in artificial intelligence, healthcare informatics, and enterprise systems optimization. With over 20+ years of professional experience spanning the United States and India, he has led pioneering work in AI-driven diagnostic tools and 340B healthcare systems that serve underprivileged and indigenous populations.

Mr. Poranki began his career as a Technology Lead at Metaminds, before advancing into complex healthcare and financial technology domains at Prime Technology Group. Between 2007 and 2019, he architected large-scale, AI-powered 340B program solutions, directly contributing to the modernization of pharmacy inventory control, patient qualification systems, and regulatory compliance engines. From 2019 to 2021, he spearheaded research training and product localization efforts in India, helping grow a sustainable pipeline of talent to continue expanding these innovations globally.

He currently holds a critical leadership role at Zions Bancorporation in the U.S., where he integrates AI into risk analysis and digital health initiatives. Mr. Poranki is the author of several peer-reviewed journal articles published in Springer, IEEE, and other respected venues. His patented AI-based diabetic retinopathy diagnostic system, CEFNet, has demonstrated over 99% accuracy and has been hailed as a breakthrough in early-stage blindness prevention.

In addition to his research and development work, Mr. Poranki is a peer reviewer for Scientific Reports and Signal, Image and Video Processing, and he serves as the Vice President of IEEE Young Professionals. His work reflects a deep commitment to technological innovation with meaningful social impact.