Sriram Sitaraman

Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Synopsys

Search every verified Sriram Sitaraman interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Sriram Sitaraman, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Synopsys, discussed the company's use of artificial intelligence in a November 2023 interview. He described Synopsys as a provider of electronic design automation software, semiconductor IP, and security solutions, with customers using its technology to develop advanced chips across industries such as automotive, IoT, and AI. Sitaraman stated that AI has been integral to Synopsys for improving forecasting, decision-making, and managing IT assets, enhancing both employee and customer experiences. In the interview, Sitaraman outlined Synopsys' approach to AI as "configure, customize, develop," noting that the company uses commercially available solutions where possible, customizes for domain-specific needs, and integrates AI into core features. He highlighted a shift from analyzing data to synthesizing information, citing examples such as automating documentation updates as technologies evolve. Sitaraman also emphasized the importance of governance, data security, and relevance in deploying generative AI, describing the technology as assistive and augmentative rather than a replacement for human work.