Rina Panigrahy is a Research Scientist at Google, renowned for his groundbreaking work in algorithm design across various domains, including learning and prediction, similarity search, sketching, and streaming. With a Ph.D. from Stanford University and a strong engineering background from Cisco Systems, He holds a deep interest in understanding the human mind as an algorithm, evident in his work and workshops, such as the "Conceptual Understanding of Deep Learning." Rina's extensive list of publications and issued patents demonstrates his profound impact on the field, and he continues to foster talent as a mentor and through program committee roles at prestigious conferences. Rina's unwavering commitment to research excellence and innovation makes him a prominent figure in the computer science community.