Membership ID: SAS/FSASS/873/2025
Praveen Kumar Latchupatula is a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer with over nine years of experience in data strategy, analytics, and reporting modernization. He specializes in transforming legacy systems into AI-driven BI ecosystems, empowering organizations to harness real-time, predictive insights. Praveen has successfully led enterprise-level data modernization initiatives using Power BI, Azure Synapse, Databricks and automation tools like Power Automate. His work spans industries such as hospitality, finance, and education, collaborating closely with C-suite stakeholders to align analytics with strategic goals. Praveen holds a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cleveland State University and is passionate about scalable, intelligent data solutions.
Membership ID: SAS/FSASS/872/2025
Senthilkumar Thangavel is a seasoned data and AI product leader with over 16 years of experience architecting large-scale data systems and driving innovation at the intersection of data engineering, machine learning, and AI-powered product development. He specializes in building intelligent platforms that seamlessly integrate advanced analytics, vector databases, and large language models to power next-generation enterprise and real estate solutions. Senthil has been instrumental in developing patented technologies that leverage agentic intelligence and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to enhance decision-making and user experience. His deep technical expertise and visionary approach have positioned him as a trusted leader in scalable AI system design and responsible innovation.
Membership ID: SAS/FSASS/871/2025
Dr. S. Jawahar is working as an Assistant Professor (Agronomy) in Dr.M.S.Swaminathan Agricultural College and Research Institute, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu. He has twenty years of Teaching and Research experiences and guided 16 PG and a Ph.D. Scholar. He is serving as Principal Investigator for several external funded projects. He has published more than 150 research articles and authored six books. He has received six national and international awards. Dr.S.Jawahar is also serving as editor, editorial board member and reviewer for several national and international journals. His primary research areas are Nutrient and Weed Management in Agricultural and Horticultural Crops.
Membership ID: SAS/FSASS/870/2025
Gaurav Rathor is a seasoned Performance Engineering Leader with over 14 years of experience optimizing enterprise applications, microservices, and infrastructure performance across diverse technology landscapes. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Technology from YeshwantRao Chavan College of Engineering, India. Currently, he leads performance benchmarking and optimization initiatives at Omnissa Inc., partnering with product and engineering leadership to embed performance-first practices throughout the development lifecycle. Gaurav’s expertise spans .NET applications, containerized microservices, APIs, and messaging systems, and he mentors high-performing teams while driving innovation and performance excellence continually.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/585/2025
Gopinath Kathiresan is a senior quality engineering leader with 15+ years of experience driving innovation in software testing, automation, and AI-driven assurance. A recognized thought leader, his insights on predictive quality, secure testing, and engineering leadership have been featured in top-tier outlets including Forbes and USA Today. He is the author of two acclaimed books and has published widely on the future of test automation. Beyond his technical contributions, Gopinath actively mentors aspiring engineers through global platforms and serves as a judge for leading tech awards, helping shape the next generation of quality engineering talent.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/584/2025
Mayank Minawat is a seasoned Senior Data Engineer and Technical Leader with over 15 years of experience architecting and leading scalable data solutions across cloud platforms, big data ecosystems, and analytics-driven organizations. Currently spearheading data engineering initiatives at Amazon’s AWS PXT People Analytics team, he specializes in building secure, scalable data platforms, designing cloud-native pipelines, and enabling self-service analytics and reporting capabilities. Mayank brings a rich blend of technical acumen and leadership, with prior experience at Google and Amazon Central Science, where he led cloud migrations, HIPAA-compliant data lake implementations, and machine learning data pipelines. He has deep expertise in AWS (S3, Redshift, Lambda, EMR, and more), Python, SQL, Spark, and multiple BI tools including Tableau and QuickSight. His career has been distinguished by award-winning innovation (multiple Hackathon wins), strong mentorship, and a consistent track record of driving high-impact data initiatives. He holds a Master’s degree in IT & Management from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rajasthan.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/583/2025
Ravi Kiran Gadiraju is a Senior Advisor in Product Management at Dell Technologies, specializing in AI-powered telemetry and predictive maintenance solutions. With over 15 years of experience, Ravi has led initiatives that have generated over $500 million in value across sectors like healthcare, finance, and retail. He holds an MBA in IT Management and a Post Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence from UT Austin. An IEEE Senior Member and certified Product Manager, Ravi is recognized for his impactful contributions to intelligent infrastructure. He has also served as a conference reviewer and keynote speaker, reflecting his international standing in the AI/ML domain.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/582/2025
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/581/2025
Dr. Shruti Tiwari is a data science leader with deep expertise in analytics for the supply chain and pharmaceutical industries. After earning a PhD in Physics, she completed postdoctoral research and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. Now at Amgen, Dr. Tiwari drives innovation through advanced modeling and data-driven strategy. With over a decade of experience spanning academia and industry, she is recognized for impactful contributions to applied AI and decision science. She is honored to be listed among the SAS Eminent Fellows.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/580/2025
Bhavani Srinivasaiah is a seasoned Senior Electrical Engineer at Varian, driving innovation in electrical hardware design and product engineering for advanced cancer treatment systems. With over 18 years of experience in the medical device industry, she excels in electronic product design, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership. Bhavani currently leads a team of engineers focused on delivering reliable, customer-centric solutions for cancer treatment machines at Siemens Healthineers. Previously at Siemens Healthineers, she led system engineering for legacy diagnostic platforms, managing end-to-end project delivery and component lifecycle risks. She holds a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Newcastle University and is passionate about continuous learning and impactful healthcare innovation.