Dr. Fatma Tarlaci is a distinguished engineering leader with a wealth of experience in artificial intelligence, specializing in natural language processing, data science, and scientific computing. As the Chief Technology Officer at Rastegar Capital, she possesses a unique combination of technical expertise and leadership skills that distinguish her in the industry. Before entering the industry, she conducted research at OpenAI and taught in academia. Demonstrating her commitment to education, she currently also teaches as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Computer Science at UT Austin.  Her interdisciplinary background provides her with a refined ability to navigate diverse professional environments effectively.  She mentors at several organizations and serves as an advisor to startups.