Session: Beyond Bits and Bytes: The Strategic Role of Digital Platform Leaders
In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, digital platform leaders emerge as transformation architects. Leaders must champion the navigation and convergence of three critical platforms: DevOps, No-Code, and Generative AI—each driving tangible business value. With the DevOps platform, such as GitHub, organizations are witnessing agility through rapid development cycles, allowing us to respond swiftly to market demands. DevOps isn’t just about productivity; it’s a collaboration platform. We’re no longer merely writing code; we’re co-creating solutions. DevOps security integrations are improving code quality and strengthening our cyber posture. The field of innovation is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of No-Code platforms such as MSFT Power Platform. These platforms empower “non-coders” to bridge the IT business gap. Beyond productivity gains, these tools ignite innovation and creativity and contribute to developing new products and solutions. A wide range of users can now prototype swiftly, iterate boldly, and accelerate digital transformation. Generative AI—the fusion of human ingenuity and machine intelligence—holds immense promise. IT leaders in the Gen AI space are rapidly building conversational bots. These bots enhance productivity by providing speedy access to data and information, enabling data-driven decisions. However, we must be cautious and deliberate in our actions, making sure that we prioritize ethics, fairness, transparency, and privacy as we move forward. In this digital symphony, beyond mere bits and bytes, platform leaders are the architects of transformation, where technology, strategy, and innovation intersect.
Bio
Anjali Bhangay is an experienced IT strategist who is committed to driving innovation, leading high-performing teams, and establishing robust IT frameworks. She is passionate about exploring how technology can propel organizations forward in today's dynamic business and technology landscape.