Liji Thomas is a seasoned technologist with over 15 years of deep expertise in technology and leadership roles. As Manager for Data + AI at Valorem Reply, she leads the design and development of innovative AI solutions, empowering businesses with the transformative potential of AI. In her role, she spearheads the creation of global AI solutions on the Microsoft cloud platform and guides diverse engineering teams, crafting industry-specific solutions that epitomize responsible AI at scale. Liji is the recipient of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award in AI for her exceptional contributions to the technical community, positive influence, and commitment to solving real-world challenges with cutting-edge technology.