Nikita Tiwari is an AI Enabling Engineer for the OEM PC ecosystem in Intel’s Client Computing Group, bringing the most compelling video-collaboration experiences to the personal computer, making connectivity possible anywhere you go. Her diverse experience spans silicon debug, validation, artificial intelligence and automotive image processing units. She has received a patent for her work in AI and has authored several publications. She obtained her master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Portland State University. As a first-generation university graduate, Nikita strives to pay it forward through volunteerism, and her greatest hope is to be a role model for the next generation to pursue STEM. She was recognized with the 2020 Society of Women Engineers Distinguished New Engineer Award. She is also an IEEE Senior Member and part of the IEEE Ethics/Bias criteria review standards group. Her family of three enjoys hiking and running.