Priya Iragavarapu – Managing Director
Priya Iragavarapu brings more than two decades of distinguished experience in data, analytics, and artificial intelligence, with a proven track record of driving transformative change at scale. As the head of AArete’s AI practice, she is responsible for the firm’s vision, strategy, and execution of all AI initiatives. She leads end-to-end development of AI solutions and products that deliver measurable business impact across healthcare and financial services, two of the most complex and high-stakes industries.
A recognized leader in applied AI, Priya is the innovator behind Doczy.ai™ (patent pending) and Contract Configuration solutions, cutting-edge platforms designed to solve mission-critical challenges for clients. Under her leadership, AArete has built and delivered AI products that digitize and interpret intricate healthcare contracts, optimize provider network configurations, streamline system migrations, and ensure compliance with regulatory and operational requirements. These innovations exemplify her ability to blend deep technical expertise with business acumen to deliver client value at scale.
Priya is also at the forefront of Agentic AI and AI Ops transformation. She leads the development & deployment of autonomous, goal-driven AI agents that orchestrate workflows across enterprise ecosystems — from claims operations and contract configuration to policy management and data engineering. Her work in Agentic AI focuses on building intelligent systems that reason, plan, execute, and continuously learn within governed enterprise environments. Complementing this, she has established AI Ops frameworks that ensure AI systems are observable, auditable, scalable, and production-ready — embedding governance, monitoring, performance optimization, and risk management into the AI lifecycle.
With 20 years at the forefront of data strategy, machine learning, and enterprise AI transformation, Priya has built and led high-performing AI teams that push the boundaries of what is possible. She partners with C-suite executives to align AI adoption with strategic objectives, ensuring solutions are not only technologically advanced but also practical, scalable, and impactful.
Beyond her corporate leadership, Priya is also an Adjunct Faculty and Coach for the Chief Data and AI Officer Certification Program at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). In this role, she mentors and equips future executives with the knowledge and frameworks to lead enterprise-wide AI transformations responsibly and effectively.
Priya is also a visionary thought leader and mentor, dedicated to shaping the future of AI talent and fostering a culture of innovation within AArete. She actively engages in industry forums, contributes to the dialogue on ethical and responsible AI, and champions initiatives that unlock new possibilities for healthcare, finance, and beyond.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Priya is passionate about leveraging AI as a force for good, driving outcomes that improve people’s lives, advance industries, and set new standards for how organizations harness emerging technologies.
