Neeli Prasad

Dr. Ir. Neeli Prasad is the visionary CEO and Co-Founder of SmartAvatar B.V., Netherlands, an entrepreneur, technology strategist, and internationally recognized thought leader in cybersecurity, digital privacy, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, wireless systems, and emerging digital technologies. With a proven track record of building technology ventures, driving strategic growth, and leading global innovation initiatives, she has played a significant role in shaping the future of connected, intelligent, and secure digital ecosystems.
Throughout her career, Neeli has worked at the intersection of business, technology, and research, transforming advanced ideas into practical solutions through incubation, prototyping, validation, and market-oriented innovation. Her entrepreneurial journey reflects a deep understanding of how technologies move from concept to commercialization, and how organizations can scale innovation across international markets. Her leadership and expertise have contributed to organizational growth, international collaboration, and the advancement of next-generation technology solutions.
Neeli is an Elected Member and VP Membership of the IEEE VTS Board of Governors, served as IEEE WIE Treasurer, and is an active IEEE volunteer committed to strengthening the global engineering community. She is also a member of IEEE Eta Kappa Nu, IEEE-HKN, the honor society of IEEE, reflecting her continued commitment to technical excellence, leadership, and professional service.
Beyond her technical and entrepreneurial achievements, Neeli actively champions opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in engineering, leadership, and innovation-driven careers. Through her IEEE leadership, volunteer work, mentoring, and international speaking engagements, she continues to support the next generation of engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders.
As a sought-after speaker, mentor, entrepreneur, and industry leader, Neeli frequently shares insights on technology transformation, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of work. Her experience as a founder and global technology leader offers valuable lessons for students and professionals seeking to build meaningful careers in an increasingly AI-driven and innovation-led job market.