Ariesta Damayanti, S.Kom., M.Cs. is a Lecturer (Lektor) at the Department of Informatics, Universitas Teknologi Digital Indonesia (UTDI), Yogyakarta, Indonesia. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Informatics Engineering from STMIK AKAKOM and her Master's degree in Computer Science from Universitas Gadjah Mada. Since 2005, she has been actively involved in higher education under LLDIKTI Region V and currently serves as the Head of General Affairs and Human Resources at UTDI. She is also a national facilitator for the Coding and Artificial Intelligence program for the Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.

Her research interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, data mining, healthcare informatics, optimization algorithms, intelligent information systems, and data analytics. She has conducted numerous research projects in predictive analytics, sentiment analysis, decision support systems, and educational technology, with publications appearing in reputable national and international journals. She has also authored books on machine learning, Python programming, and artificial intelligence, and holds several software copyrights related to intelligent systems and educational applications.

In addition to teaching and research, she actively serves as a professional trainer, keynote speaker, and facilitator for universities, schools, government agencies, and industries. Her expertise covers artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital transformation, data analytics, Google Workspace, and digital innovation. She has contributed to numerous community engagement programs and national capacity-building initiatives, including the Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education's Coding and Artificial Intelligence Program. Her contributions to education and research have been recognized through several professional awards, including the Satyalancana Karya Satya awarded by the President of the Republic of Indonesia.