Recognizing Rani Yadav-Ranjan

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Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize Rani Yadav- Ranjan, the Head of Artificial Intelligence at Ericsson's Global AI Accelerator, and a member of the Ericsson CTO's Technology Leadership team.

Rani's contribution to technology and society shapes the way we live, enables how we work, and underscores the path forward for a more secure, inclusive future.

While coming from modest means, Rani has achieved considerable success as a successful entrepreneur and Executive Technology leader. Her work has pioneered industry leading solutions for Big Data Artificial Intelligence, E-commerce, and Blockchain technologies. People refer to her as a visionary and expert in data science, as evidenced in her 10+ patents in innovative new industries. Many companies make use of her patent for fully encrypted mobile payments and text communication.

At Ericsson, Rani has innovated solutions for Blockchain-based data monetization, and Cyberthreat detection for encrypted flow.

Rani's formidable talents have also been used to create stronger social fabrics between people at her places of work and in her community. These actions often create access to resources and opportunities which provide others a higher quality of life.

Her influence on Diversity & Inclusion efforts at Ericsson has created safe spaces for employees of all backgrounds to bring their complete selves to work, a precondition for the creativity and innovation that drives Ericsson's market offerings.

Rani is the founder of the University of California, Merced CITRIS Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge, which is now held at the University of California, Berkeley and has inspired the start-up ecosystems in both Merced and Berkeley. Rani is also the founder of the University of California, Berkeley CITRIS Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge. She also serves as a Recurring Guest Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, and Merced, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Southwest Law School, where she most recently served.

Rani is a member of the Committee of 200, a powerful network of the most accomplished female C-suite executives in industry, who collectively employ more than 2.5 million people and are committed to developing women's leadership in business.

Rani is deeply committed to the Sikh community in San Jose and is widely regarded as a pillar of the community. As a long-time volunteer and board member, Rani has a strong personal commitment to making neighborhoods stronger. She has volunteered in the fight against hunger and other causes which impact diverse backgrounds. A truly concerned individual who is eager to see others improve and live well.

Rani has served on the boards of several for-profit and nonprofit organizations, including Navigator Technology, the Santa Clara County Women's Commission, the University of California, Merced Foundation Board, where she served as chair of the Nominating and Governance committee and as chair of the Audit committee, and the State of California Infrastructure and Goods Movement Board, where she served as chair of the Audit committee.

Rani is most proud of her children, Shaan, Alisha, and Krisha, as well as her grandson, Hugo Berglund, out of all her accomplishments.

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