Dr. Tarlaci is an engineering leader with deep expertise in AI/ML, specializing in NLP, data science, and scientific computing. She has held CTO and VP of Engineering roles in AI/ML, leading technology strategy, scaling engineering teams, and delivering AI-driven products. She has overseen the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions that drive business transformation and operational efficiency. Her work includes building AI-driven systems and leading high-impact engineering teams. As a technical advisor, she helps startups navigate AI adoption and productization. Driven by her passion for education, she teaches as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Computer Science at UT Austin.