Lyft names Senthil Padmanabhan Chief Technology Officer

Lyft names Senthil Padmanabhan Chief Technology Officer

Lyft has named Indian American tech leader Senthil Padmanabhan as its chief technology officer, effective July 20, as the San Francisco based ride-hailing company looks to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities. He will be reporting to CEO David Risher. “In a moment where companies are often tempted to use AI only to cut costs, Lyft is betting differently on what it can unlock: faster innovations and experiences for riders and drivers t…