Hello! i am Somesh Rahul

Hello! i am Somesh Rahul

Hello! i am Somesh Rahul

AI Product Leader & Patented Innovator

AI Product Leader & Patented Innovator

AI Product Leader & Patented Innovator

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CORE EXPERIENCE

CORE EXPERIENCE

CORE EXPERIENCE

Architecting the Future of Human-Centered AI/AR

Architecting the Future of Human-Centered AI/AR

I bridge the gap between technical complexity and user experience. Currently leading Product at Emerging Tech at Walmart Global Tech, I build AI & AR ecosystems that scale to millions of users, generating nine-figure revenue impact through immersive commerce.

I bridge the gap between technical complexity and user experience. Currently leading Product at Emerging Tech at Walmart Global Tech, I build AI & AR ecosystems that scale to millions of users, generating nine-figure revenue impact through immersive commerce.

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Walmart

Lead Product Manager

(Present)

Walmart

Lead Product Manager

(Present)

Walmart

Lead Product Manager

(Present)

Lutron

Product and Design Leader

(2016 - 2022)

Lutron

Product and Design Leader

(2016 - 2022)

Lutron

Product and Design Leader

(2016 - 2022)

The Understanding Group

Information Architect

(2014 / 2016)

The Understanding Group

Information Architect

(2014 / 2016)

The Understanding Group

Information Architect

(2014 / 2016)

University of Michigan

Graduate Student Instructor

(2013 / 2014)

University of Michigan

Graduate Student Instructor

(2013 / 2014)

University of Michigan

Graduate Student Instructor

(2013 / 2014)

Mercedes Benz R&D

Software Engineer

(2011 / 2012)

Mercedes Benz R&D

Software Engineer

(2011 / 2012)

Mercedes Benz R&D

Software Engineer

(2011 / 2012)

  • Generative AI

  • AI Shopping

  • Augmented Reality

  • Smart Home / Building

  • Generative AI

  • AI Shopping

  • Augmented Reality

  • Smart Home / Building

KEY INNOVATIONS

KEY INNOVATIONS

KEY INNOVATIONS

Deploying AI, AR at Enterprise Scale

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

A Trusted Voice on the Future of Commerce and Emerging Technologies like AI, AR, XR, ML

A Trusted Voice on the Future of Commerce and Emerging Technologies like AI, AR, XR, ML

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Years of experience

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Years of experience

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Years of experience

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Patents

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Patents

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Patents

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GMV Lift (in Million)

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GMV Lift (in Million)

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GMV Lift (in Million)

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IEEE New Era (Seattle)

The Uncanny Valley of Retail: Engineering Real-Time Virtual Try-On and Mitigating Algorithmic Bias
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ACM Emerging Tech (Fremont)

Painting a Wall is Easy; Making it Safe is Hard: The Untold Realities of Shipping User-Facing GenAI
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KEYnote at CSCT 2025 (India)

Beyond Static Pixels: Leveraging Generative AI and Computer Vision to Build the Storefront of Tomorrow
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Midwest UX (Pittsburg)

Making Your UX Process
Effective and Persuasive
with Web Analytics
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UPENN (Philadelphia)

Design Thinking for Innovation

Patent Portfolio

Patent Portfolio

Patent Portfolio

Foundational IP & Granted Patents

Foundational IP & Granted Patents

Inventor of multiple granted patents and pending applications in AI, ML, IoT, and AR/XR, including technology adopted by many commercial firms.

Inventor of multiple granted patents and pending applications in AI, ML, IoT, and AR/XR, including technology adopted by many commercial firms.

JUDGING & ADVISORY

JUDGING & ADVISORY

JUDGING & ADVISORY

Shaping the Future of the Industry.

Shaping the Future of the Industry.

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Senior Member

Recognized for significant professional performance. A status reserved for the top 10% of IEEE members worldwide.
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Invited Juror & Lecturer

Selected by faculty to judge graduate student portfolios and lecture on Design Thinking frameworks.
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Advisory Board Member

Guiding the Customer Experience Program on curriculum development to align it with industry AI trends.
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Industry Advisory committee

Appointed to shape the technical program and strategic direction for the World Conference on Computational Science and Technology.
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Technical Journal Reviewer

Ad-hoc peer reviewer for high-impact journals including MethodsX and Data in Brief, validating novel AI methodologies.
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Conference Session Chair

Leading the "Smart Technologies" track and judging technical paper presentations for scientific merit.
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Fellow

Conferred the rank of Fellow for outstanding technical contributions to Generative AI and AR/XR. This distinction is awarded to members who have demonstrated sustained influence and research excellence in the field.

CONNECT & COLLABORATE

CONNECT & COLLABORATE

CONNECT & COLLABORATE

Let’s Shape the Future of Commerce.

Let’s Shape the Future of Commerce.

I am always open to discussing executive leadership roles, advisory board positions, and speaking engagements in Generative AI and Spatial Computing. Reach out to discuss how we can drive the next generation of human-centered technology.

I am always open to discussing executive leadership roles, advisory board positions, and speaking engagements in Generative AI and Spatial Computing. Reach out to discuss how we can drive the next generation of human-centered technology.

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someshrahul@ieee.org

someshrahul@ieee.org

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