Sai Narain, Director, Technology Strategy, Microsoft
Sai Narain is currently a Director, Public Safety & Justice Strategy at Microsoft. With 20+ years of experience in the public safety industry, he currently works with the fire service, law enforcement, other public safety & justice partners in envisioning the art of the possible, and how technology can be a force multiplier and assist organizations with intergovernmental agency data sharing, cybersecurity, and collaboration. He works closely with the partner ecosystem that supports public safety and serves as key technology subject matter expert supporting the Microsoft Advanced incident Response System (AiRS) vehicle program that works with agencies to develop the next generation of command & control. Sai has a proven track record of leading successful initiatives, including collaborating with various departments and external partners in the areas of mobile data, networking, and location technologies. He is a thought leader in how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can empower public safety and be a force multiplier. In addition to his professional achievements, Sai is known for his proactive approach to problem-solving, design thinking, and his ability to build strong relationships with clients and partners. He has been a key player in building public safety & justice communities of practice, speaks at major events, podcasts and organizes think tank discussions around technology.