Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Autodesk

Raji Arasu is the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Autodesk, where she spearheads the company’s technology strategy and platform initiatives that power Autodesk’s cloud offerings across industries such as architecture, engineering and construction, manufacturing, and media and entertainment. Raji also oversees the development of a vibrant ecosystem of third-party developers and partners that increases customer value and opens new market opportunities. She leads cross-company initiatives in data, AI and foundation models, graphics, and next-generation design environments while supervising research on emerging trends such as generative design, net-zero efforts, and robotics in construction and manufacturing.

With 30 years of experience in product and technology leadership roles at Intuit, StubHub, and eBay, Raji has successfully managed global teams to deliver innovative solutions that fuel business growth and enhance user experiences. She has successfully led multiyear platform and product transformations in the payments, fintech, and ecommerce industries. Raji also has over a decade of experience on public boards, currently serving on the board of Media Alpha Inc. (MAX) and previously on NIC Inc. (EGOV). Additionally, she advises startups and CTOs as a member of the advisory board for the CTO Forum.

A passionate advocate for diversity in technology and STEM education, Raji actively engages with students to inspire the next generation of innovators. She holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University.

VP of Engineering, Too Good To Go

Robert Christiansen is the VP of Engineering at Too Good To Go, the world’s largest digital marketplace for surplus food. Since joining in 2018, Robert has led the development of scalable tech solutions that support the company’s mission to fight food waste. With over 20 years of experience, including roles at Endomondo (acquired by Under Armour), Topdanmark, and Exerp, Robert is known for building impactful, efficient software for global markets. His leadership emphasizes simplicity and sustainability, both in technology and team dynamics. Robert holds a BS in computer engineering from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).