Vaidyanathan Raghavan is the Chief Technology Officer at Xometry, Inc., a pioneering on-demand manufacturing marketplace that leverages AI and automation to connect engineers with global production networks. With more than 20 years of experience in software engineering and technology leadership, Raghavan has built a distinguished career at the forefront of digital transformation in manufacturing and design. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland and previously served in senior roles at Autodesk, where he led the development of cloud-based CAD and simulation tools, and at Symantec, focusing on scalable enterprise software platforms. Raghavan's achievements include spearheading AI-driven initiatives that optimized product development cycles and secured multiple patents in machine learning applications for industrial workflows. Recognized as a thought leader in Industry 4.0, he has spoken at conferences like Autodesk University and contributed to advancements in generative design and predictive manufacturing analytics. In his role at Xometry, Raghavan directs the company's technology vision, overseeing the engineering of proprietary algorithms that instantly quote and fulfill complex parts manufacturing. His leadership has accelerated platform scalability, integrated advanced AI for supply chain resilience, and positioned Xometry as a leader in democratizing access to high-precision production capabilities.