Aniket Abhishek Soni

Part of the Rising Stars 30 — a list of the UK's most talented young tech professionals in 2025

Aniket, a data engineering expert, transitioned from computer engineering research to specialise in scalable, cloud-native solutions, with a focus on ethical AI and distributed systems.

He pioneered a trust-aware data framework for regulated sectors, integrating lineage tracking, bias detection, and policy validations, published papers and presented at IEEE. His open-source contributions have enhanced traceable data processing in hybrid clouds.

Aniket is an advocate for responsible AI and edge computing. He designs auditable pipelines for on-device inference in healthcare and autonomous systems, prioritising fairness, explainability and compliance. He also mentors junior tech professionals, hosts AI literacy workshops for under-represented youth and judges DEI-focused awards.

Outside work, Aniket writes technical essays, blending his commitment to inclusive, transparent, and future-ready tech ecosystems with his dedication to fostering diversity and ethical innovation.