Anupam Banerjee

Anupam Banerjee is a seasoned AI Product Leader having recently spearheaded Generative AI initiatives at Aptiv, where he was focused on building transformative, innovative AI solutions that increased internal productivity and enhanced reimagine auto industry with AI. With a strong foundation in both product strategy and advanced analytics, Anupam works at the intersection of Product, Design, and AI/ML, driving innovation through agility and human-centered design.

Previously at Ford, Anupam led the development of Generative AI and Computer Vision systems for Manufacturing and Industrial applications and played a key role in architecting the company’s Machine Learning Platform. His contributions to innovation were recognized with the prestigious Henry Ford Technical Award—the highest honor awarded at Ford for technical excellence and innovation. 

He holds a Master of Science in Data Science & Business Analytics, from Wayne State University and brings deep expertise in Product Management, Design Thinking, Agile Development, and Artificial Intelligence. His technical toolkit includes Generative AI, LLMs, Machine Learning, Optimization, Operations Research, and Supply Chain & Marketing Analytics.

Anupam is passionate about solving complex, real-world problems by blending cutting-edge AI technologies with thoughtful product design, always with a focus on delivering value and delight to users.

Building Real World AI Agents:

Lessons from Automotive & Manufacturing Domain

AI agents hold enormous promise—but how do they perform in the complex, high-stakes environments of automotive and manufacturing? This session shares real-world use cases, technical architectures, key challenges, and hard-won lessons from deploying AI agents at scale, with a focus on what it takes to move from hype to impact.