Welcome to Women in STEM, the podcast where we highlight the incredible journeys, challenges, and achievements of women making their mark in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I’m your host, Kelly Shungu, and in today’s episode, we’re excited to bring you a unique conversation with two extraordinary tech leaders and a dynamic husband-and-wife duo — Riya Joshi and Parin Jhaveri — who are breaking barriers and reshaping the future of technology together.

Riya Joshi is a Data and Applied Scientist at Microsoft, working on the Edge Browser team, where she applies machine learning and NLP techniques to enhance user experience, increase retention, and drive personalisation. She’s also shared her expertise at PyladiesCon, inspiring many in the tech community.

Parin Jhaveri, her husband, is an Applied AI Lead at JP Morgan Chase, leading AI product development using NLP and Generative AI to solve complex financial challenges. With rich research experience at UMass-Amherst, Google DeepMind, and roles at Intel and Cisco, Parin brings deep knowledge in AI innovation.

Together, they share insights into their career journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and how their partnership strengthens their work at the forefront of AI and data science. This episode explores their passion for technology, the future of AI, and advice for young women entering STEM fields.

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Riya Joshi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riyajoshi

Parin Jhaveri LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parinjhaveri