Job description: Ritu has been with Wi-Tronix since 2012 and held positions as software development manager, senior product owner and product manager. She has been director of AI since 2022.

Why she's influential as an innovator: With a background in computer and data science, Ritu demonstrates leadership and innovation with the product development team at Wi-Tronix. She is a current patent holder of various technology solutions — including the Rail Radio View, which was developed in response to the East Palestine derailment. Rail Radio View simplifies compliance and increases on-track safety with real-time access to all cab radio communication, and AI-generated transcriptions for any locomotive equipped with the hardware and software solution by Wi-Tronix. The product aims to foster a safer operating environment.