Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Yashu Kapila CEO at BugRaptors	Adaptability is a Leader’s Virtue for Success In an era dominated by dynamic technological advancements, the importance of leadership adaptability cannot be overstated. Yashu Kapila, CEO BugRaptors, with her decades of experience as a leader in the tech industry will share her insights on the vital link between a leader's adaptability and their journey towards success, emphasizing the integration of the latest technologies. Delve into the dynamic landscape where leadership evolves hand-in-hand with cutting-edge innovations. Discover how adaptive leaders leverage the power of artificial intelligence, data analytics, and emerging… read more
Yashaswini KS Executive Director, IT at Garden City University	Reskilling & Upskilling : Strategies for Women to Thrive in the Age of Generative AI A world powered by AI, where machines automate tasks and reshape industries. But what does this future hold for women in tech? This talk is about seizing the opportunities. We'll explore practical strategies for women to navigate, adapt, and ultimately thrive in the age of generative AI. We'll delve into the potential impact of AI on jobs and skills, with a specific focus on sectors where women are highly represented. We will discover reskilling and upskilling opportunities to stay ahead of the curve and embrace AI as an ally, not a threat. Did you like this session? Share… read more
Ruchi Soni Technology Lead: Data & Analytics at Accenture	The Rise of Gen AI & Modern Data Platforms As organizations are looking to capitalize on Gen AI capabilities, Technology leaders should follow best practices and use the right data platform to deliver value and achieve desired outcomes. In this session, I will touch on different aspects of modern data platforms, and how users can securely tap into the power of Gen AI and use its latest features to build and share data products, make faster decisions, create new revenue streams, and unlock dynamic insights. This enables faster collaboration with customers and partners to identify the right use cases and optimal solutions for company… read more
Roopa Jayaraman Chief Technology Officer at Odessa	Crafting Your C-Suite Leadership Career: Piecing Together the Puzzle Navigating the ever-evolving tech landscape for two decades, Roopa Jayaraman currently serves as the CTO at Odessa, finding success through a growth mindset, continuous learning, and embracing leadership opportunities. This philosophy forged a clear career vision, fostered a robust network, and led her to invaluable mentorship. At Odessa, where horizons broaden, and growth opportunities abound, she thrived. Yet, as a woman, navigating mid-career challenges is a reality. In this session, Roopa is excited to share practical strategies, to propel you to new professional heights. Let’s dive into… read more
Richa Daga Software Engineer at Cisco	Encrypting Networking Layers for Security As our world becomes increasingly digital, cyber-security threats pose a risk to our network's weakest links. With more sensitive information being transmitted through optical fibres, it's crucial to safeguard our optical networks, which serve as the backbone of our network infrastructure. One way to secure communication links and make data undecipherable to hackers is through Optical Encryption. OTNSec Encryption, which utilizes the IKEv2 protocol, can protect data from unauthorised users' access. This session will cover the importance of monitoring each layer of the… read more
Sheetal Kale Managing Director and Head of DataArt R&D India at DataArt	Diversity and Inclusion in the Modern day IT organization Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) is among the most discussed topics in recent times with regards to people strategy. Today, D&I has become a key component of the company's value system and day-to-day activities such as goal setting exercises. Thus, it is no more being treated as a separate aspect that the company must do just to be considered as an organization having an inclusive and diverse work culture. The concept of D&I must be transmitted from the senior leadership to employees across all departments in the organization by making them understand its importance in the… read more
Sowmya Sundararagavan Senior Director of Product Management at Freshworks	Business Value Realisation through AI Product Strategy Companies today are solving business problems as point solutions using AI. However, they need to focus on long term industry specific product strategy to build AI products that differentiate themselves in the market. Talk abstract: This talk will concentrate on some of the key considerations that are required to build AI Product strategy. The focus would primarily be on the key pillars of AI Product strategy, how to set your organisational GenAI goals, success metrics, assessment of key risks etc. to ultimately drive value realization for the Business. … read more
Manik Kashikar Cloud Solution Architect at Thoughtworks, India	Embracing the Future with AI-First Cloud Strategy In an era where digital transformation is redefining industries, adopting an AI-first cloud strategy is essential for businesses to stay competitive and innovative.Join me to unfold how AI is playing a critical role in reshaping cloud ecosystem and driving business growth. It delves into the key trends, challenges, and opportunities associated with building an AI-first cloud environment. By focusing on AI-driven automation, enhanced data analytics, and intelligent decision-making, the presentation outlines how organizations can leverage this approach to create scalable, secure, and future-… read more
Sobhitha Neelanath Senior Manager , Software Engineering at Salesforce	Leadership Redefined : Women and the Power of Ikigai This session delves into the intersecting paths of women in technology leadership and the timeless Japanese concept of Ikigai, which stands for "reason for being". We will explore how the four pillars of Ikigai—what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for—can empower and sustain a fulfilling career in technology. What You Love (Passion) - Inspirational Leadership: Leaders driven by their passions inspire and motivate their teams, creating a shared vision and purpose. Working towards a more meaningful goal brings balance in the teams… read more
Palak Kamdar Vice President at JPMorganChase	Emerging Data/AI roles with disruptive technologies!! 1. Introduction to Generative AI and LLMs - Explore the foundational concepts of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), their capabilities, and how they are transforming the data landscape. 2.The Role of Data Scientists in Generative AI - Understand how data scientists are leveraging Generative AI to enhance data analysis, model building, and predictive analytics, along with real-world case studies. 3.AI Engineers and the Future of Model Deployment: Discover the evolving responsibilities of AI engineers in deploying and maintaining Generative AI and LLMs… read more
Anita Manda Executive Vice President at Broadridge	From Setbacks to Success: Transforming Life Events into Leadership Opportunities Life events, whether personal or professional, can often feel like roadblocks to career advancement, especially in the fast-paced world of technology. We will explore how to leverage these pivotal moments as catalysts for growth, resilience, and leadership. We’ll dive into real-world strategies for transforming challenges into strengths, building adaptability, and rethinking setbacks as stepping stones to success. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to navigate their unique journeys in tech with confidence and purpose. Did you like this session? Share to… read more
Riya Agarwal Senior Software Engineer at Intuit	Build Your Own ChatGPT: Text, Chat, Code, and Image Generation with LLMs In this workshop, you’ll not only learn the basics of AI but also build your own local chatbot using open-source models like Ollama and Stable Diffusion, unlocking powerful capabilities such as text completion, code generation, and image creation. We will start by covering the fundamental concepts of AI and its applications across industries. Next, we’ll explore the differences between ChatGPT and other OpenAI APIs such as Codex, DALL-E, and GPT-3. You’ll gain an understanding of various AI models, including GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, which power advanced language… read more
Sripriya Venkatesan Director and Chief Architect at Capgemini	Generative AI for Enterprises: Adoption and Scale While AI has been around for decades, the excitement surrounding Generative AI is unprecedented. The advent of Generative AI, which can create text, videos, images, code, audio, and more, has ushered in one of the most thrilling eras in technological innovation. This marks a pivotal moment where machines can genuinely enhance human potential, enabling faster and more efficient creation and curation. The large-scale adoption of Generative AI for enterprises requires careful consideration of several key factors. What are these factors? How can enterprises make the best of… read more
Supriya Raman Senior AI Engineering Manager at IBM watsonx Labs	Building Generative AI Applications to Unlock Deep Domain Insights Building Generative AI applications empowers organizations to harness advanced algorithms for extracting rich, domain-specific insights. The session will explore Generative AI for data-driven decision-making and unlocking new opportunities across industries. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Spoorti Hallur Engineering Manager at Xperi	Transitioning to an Engineering Manager from an IC Many individual contributors find themselves either waiting for an opportunity to transition into management or feeling uncertain about the best career path after 10 years of experience. Should they pursue an architecture role, product management, or program management? In my session, I will provide a brief overview of each path, guide on how to identify the one that aligns best with their strengths, and share insights on how to work towards their chosen direction. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sheetal Kale Managing Director at DataArt	The New, Magnetic India: Modern Tech, and a Global Future India is shaping itself as a global power center right now. But what does this ‘New India’ really feel like? Why is it capturing the world’s attention? And how is it impacting technology and business? This talk takes you on a journey through India’s transformative tech landscape! delving into AI, data innovation, the IPO boom, and India’s growing role in global decision-making. This talk also highlights the power of diversity and women-led innovation, giving you fresh perspectives on why India’s tech future matters to us all. Did you like… read more
Ramya Ramalinga Moorthy Assistant Vice President, SRE Practice at Hexaware Technologies	From Chaos to Control - Achieving Operational Excellence with AIOps In today’s complex IT landscape, traditional reactive monitoring and manual incident management can no longer keep up with the scale, speed, and unpredictability of modern applications of cloud-native distributed architecture. AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations) brings intelligence, automation, and predictive capabilities to IT operations, transforming reactive firefighting into proactive resilience. By leveraging machine learning, anomaly detection, and intelligent automation, AIOps helps organizations identify & predict anomalies, reduce noise, detect issues faster, and… read more
Koyelia Ghosh Roy Sr AVP - Enterprise BI Capability and Generative AI Solution Owner at EXL Services	Building Responsible and Resilient AI Products: Best Practices for Scalability and Explainability - Introduction to AI Product Management: Overview of the importance of building scalable, explainable, and secure AI products in today's digital landscape. - Focus on Scalability: Discuss strategies for designing AI solutions that can grow with user demands and technological advancements. - Ensuring Explainability: Highlight the significance of making AI decisions transparent and understandable to users, fostering trust and usability. - Security Considerations: Address best practices for incorporating security measures into AI products to… read more
Shirsha Ray Chaudhuri Director, Research Engineering , at TR Labs at Thomson Reuters	Observability for GenAI Apps What aspects do we miss when we use the regular APM suite for observability of a solution that leverages gen ai? What risks does this pose and how to mitigate. This talk shall discuss strategies to cover resilience of ai based solutions on their path to prod. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Kamal shree Soundirapandian Developer Advocate at Microsoft	Harnessing AI in Your Apps: Getting Started with Gemini API In today's fast-paced technological landscape, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into applications has become a cornerstone of innovation. The Gemini API by Google stands at the forefront of this revolution, offering developers robust tools to enhance their applications with cutting-edge AI capabilities. This talk, "Harnessing AI in Your Apps: Getting Started with Gemini API," is designed for developers eager to elevate their apps through powerful AI functionalities. Join us for an insightful session where we demystify the Gemini API, a powerful suite of… read more