Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/551/2025
Rajesh Kumar Kanji is a Strategic, industry expert and results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in Data management, governance, Data Warehouse, AL/ML, Information Technology and Data analytics, leading large-scale technology initiatives in complex organizational environments. Involved and spent his carrier over on Telecom, Health care and Product based organization. His extensive contributions to AI, digital transformation, and enterprise automation have been recognized through various awards and memberships. Received *Award from Globee* for Judging AI.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/550/2025
Gopikrishna Sadagopalaramanujam is a seasoned Senior HR Technology Leader with over 20 years of experience driving global HR digital transformation. With deep expertise in platforms like Workday, Oracle, PeopleSoft, and Cornerstone, he designs and delivers human capital solutions that align with business goals and elevate employee experiences. Currently leading HR technology initiatives at Stanford Health Care, he is spearheading AI-driven self-service strategies, automation, and cross-functional innovation. Gopi has a proven track record of managing enterprise-wide implementations, optimizing HR systems, and fostering high-performing teams. His strategic leadership at organizations such as Pure Storage, Juul Labs, IBM, Flex, and Hexaware has resulted in enhanced operational efficiency, cost savings, and scalable HR infrastructure. Gopi is passionate about continuous innovation, mentoring talent, and ensuring technology empowers people. He combines business acumen with hands-on expertise to translate complex needs into impactful digital solutions that drive value across the HR lifecycle.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/549/2025
Adarsh Kumar Sadhukha is a Software Tools Infrastructure Architect at NVIDIA with expertise in building high-performance, scalable systems. He has redesigned critical build infrastructure tools, achieving significant performance gains—such as a 4x speedup and 9x lower memory usage in a core configuration parser tool. Adarsh has led feature development for Makepp, enabling efficient builds across enterprise-scale codebases. He has also contributed to systems like NVGrok, a powerful internal search platform, and a virtual file system that simplifies engineering workflows. With experience spanning Santa Clara and Bangalore, he brings deep proficiency in C++, Python, and system architecture. Adarsh holds an M.S. in Computer Science (4.0 GPA) from Georgia Tech and a B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from BITS Pilani. He is also certified in AI, databases, and web technologies, and is passionate about mentoring and sharing best practices in algorithms and design patterns.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/548/2025
“Sushil Kumar Choubey a transformational leader with a diverse background spanning three continents, I specialize in turning complex challenges into impactful solutions. My journey from managing power plants in India to leading Amazon’s omni-channel delivery programs demonstrates my versatility across power generation, manufacturing, and e-commerce sectors. I combine analytical rigor with empathetic leadership to deliver sustainable results – from reducing carbon emissions by 125K tons to scaling operations 125X. Known for adaptability and continuous learning, I excel in uniting cross-functional teams to drive innovation and operational excellence across diverse cultural landscapes.”
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/547/2025
Balajee Asish Brahmandam is a seasoned Senior Engineering Manager with extensive experience in engineering and technology leadership. Currently at Charles Schwab in Austin, Texas, he oversees large-scale operations and leads high-performing teams. Previously, he held key roles at PayPal, Deloitte, World Bank Group, Comcast, and other organizations, driving innovation and successful initiatives. Balajee holds a Postgraduate Degree in AI for Leaders from the University of Texas, an MS in IT Management from Campbellsville University, and a BTech from JNTU.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/546/2025
“Dr. Sengole Merlin is an accomplished technology professional with a distinguished background in both academia and the IT industry. Holding a PhD in Computer Science, she successfully transitioned from academia to the corporate sector and currently serves as a DevOps and Cloud Specialist. Her areas of expertise include cloud architecture, API lifecycle management, and enterprise DevOps integration. Dr. Merlin is recognized for her analytical acumen, leadership, and commitment to excellence.”
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/545/2025
Amit Saxena is an SAP Certified Consultant with over 23 years of diverse experience, including 5 years in maritime maintenance and 18 years in SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and SAP Intelligent Asset Management (IAM). He holds a B.E. in Marine Engineering and an M.S. in Data Science. Amit has led end-to-end SAP implementations across industries such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Utilities, Pharmaceuticals, and Aerospace & Defense. His expertise spans S/4HANA EAM, Asset Performance Management, IoT-based Predictive Maintenance, and Mobility solutions. A strategic leader, he excels in solution architecture, project delivery, stakeholder management, and co-innovation with SAP. His research interests include RCM, FMEA, and time-series analysis for predictive and prescriptive maintenance. Currently, he serves as Lead Architect at SAP America Inc., driving global IAM solution design and innovation for Fortune 500 clients.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/544/2025
Arun Vishwanathan work as a Senior Software Engineer in test tools and frameworks at Apple, Inc., in the Machine Learning organization. He has driven several product quality approvals and manages team members internally. He creates testing automation tools and frameworks for use within the team and across other teams, with a focus on efficiency and improving productivity. These tools help qualify the product stack as a whole and catch real issues before they reach customers. As part of my role, he also presents product health statistics to senior company executives.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/543/2025
Dr. Swati Sharma is an Assistant Professor of Biotechnology at the University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Biotechnology from Universiti Malaysia Pahang and has over a decade of research and teaching experience in waste biomass utilization, biopolymers, and environmental biotechnology. Dr. Sharma has a commendable academic record with over 2,300 citations, an h-index of 29, and a cumulative impact factor of 119.49. She has contributed extensively to scientific literature with 36 research publications, 18 books, and 32 book chapters. Her international collaborations span the UK, South Korea, Canada, and Malaysia. She is adept in advanced biotechnological and chemical techniques and has received several academic awards, including multiple poster presentation medals at CITREX Malaysia. Dr. Sharma actively mentors Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. students and is passionate about sustainable development through scientific innovation.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/542/2025
Amitkumar M. Patel is a Principal Scientist at Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, with over 16 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D. He has led the development of diverse dosage forms including suspensions, nasal sprays, topical gels, creams, ointments, and sterile products. Amitkumar has contributed to several first-to-market generic products and holds patents related to immunosuppressive and oral liquid formulations. His expertise spans pre-formulation, reverse engineering, QbD-based development, and regulatory submissions including ANDA and 505(b)(2) NDA filings. He is well-versed in FDA regulations, cGMP, and analytical instrumentation. Amitkumar earned his MBA from Goldey-Beacom College, MS in Chemistry from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a B.Pharm from Gujarat University. He has published a chapter on excipients in semisolid formulations and actively engages in scientific conferences. A collaborative leader and mentor, Amitkumar is passionate about advancing innovative drug delivery systems and emergency-use formulations.