Mira Murati is an accomplished engineer and tech executive who currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI. With a background in mechanical engineering and experience at companies like Tesla and Leap Motion, she now leads the development of innovative AI models and tools while advocating for responsible and ethical AI deployment.

Who is Mira Murati?

Mira Murati, an Albanian engineer and tech executive, has been the CTO at OpenAI since 2018. She holds a mechanical engineering degree from Colby College and Dartmouth College's Thayer School of Engineering. Before joining OpenAI, Murati worked at Zodiac Aerospace, Tesla, and augmented reality startup Leap Motion (now Ultraleap). As the CTO of OpenAI, she has played a crucial role in scaling the organization and leading teams to develop groundbreaking AI technologies and products, such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Codex. Murati is also a strong advocate for responsible AI and has made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence ethics.

Work History

• OpenAI: Chief Technology Officer, February 2022-present
• OpenAI: SVP of Research, Product & Partnerships, February 2020-February 2022
• OpenAI: VP of Applied AI & Partnerships, February 2018-February 2020
• Leap Motion: VP of Product & Engineering, February 2016-February 2018
• Tesla: Senior Product Manager, Model X, February 2013-February 2016
• Zodiac Aerospace: Advanced Concepts Engineer, February 2012-February 2013
• Goldman Sachs: Summer Analyst, February 2011

Education History

Mira Murati holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Dartmouth College. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which she has applied throughout her successful career in the tech industry.

When did Mira Murati join OpenAI?

Mira Murati joined OpenAI in June 2018 as the VP of Applied AI & Partnerships. She became the Chief Technology Officer on May 1, 2022. As of now, Murati has been with OpenAI for over three and a half years, contributing to the development of groundbreaking AI technologies and products.

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