Nikolai Makaranka

Nikolai Makaranka is an expert in applying AI and machine learning (ML) to Life Sciences operations and quality. Over the past 15 years, he has held leadership roles at companies including Philips and Bristol Myers Squibb, where he led enterprise-scale AI/ML implementations in manufacturing and quality domains. As Founder and CEO of Daikon, Nikolai now helps Life Sciences organizations accelerate AI adoption in Quality and Operations. Daikon's platform delivers high-fidelity, compliant AI solutions purpose-built for regulated environments, enabling pharmaceutical companies to automate quality workflows and prevent costly failures while maintaining compliance and data integrity.