Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/558/2025
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/557/2025
Isan Sahoo is a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Oracle, leading the design of scalable backend systems for bare metal provisioning and infrastructure lifecycle management. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in distributed systems, large-scale cloud platforms, and infrastructure automation. Isan has architected core services supporting sectors like AI, healthcare, finance, and national security, optimizing host provisioning and automation. Previously, he held senior roles at SAP and GE (via Tech Mahindra). He is also an active contributor to the research community, having reviewed 56 papers and chaired sessions at prominent conferences, demonstrating his leadership in AI and cloud infrastructure.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/556/2025
With 19 years of experience in software engineering and technology, I currently serve as Sr. Manager, Commercial Technology at Align Technology, Inc. Over the past decade, I’ve led transformative projects including the Insight 360 iPad Application, Salesforce-Asana Integration, and NICE Sales Compensation roll out for the Americas. My leadership in developing Insight 360—a digital sales platform providing real-time insights and next best actions—has significantly enhanced sales operations. I specialize in integrating complex systems, collaborating across teams, and driving innovation through technology. I report directly to senior executives and play a strategic role in shaping Align’s commercial technology roadmap.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/555/2025
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/554/2025
Saurabh Gupta is a senior engineering leader with over 15 years of experience in software architecture, data-driven systems, and enterprise technology. He holds six U.S. patents and has received international recognition through prestigious honors such as the Globee, Global Tech, and Titan Innovation Awards. He earned a master’s degree in computer science from NC State University, is a Phi Kappa Phi inductee, and a Senior Member of IEEE. His thesis on layered graph crossing minimization continues to inform graph drawing research and software tooling. He has guided teams and delivered high-impact products throughout his experience at IBM, NetApp, and Edelman Financial Engines. Saurabh actively mentors engineers, serves as a judge for global tech awards, and champions innovation across research and industry.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/553/2025
Sabarna Choudhury is a seasoned professional with over seven years of experience at industry leaders such as Samsung, Intel, and Qualcomm. Passionate about innovation, learning, and research, He has made significant independent contributions in Signal Processing, Machine Learning, AI, and VLSI. Sabarna has authored several international research papers, peer-reviewed conference and journal articles, and is an active member of scholarly communities including IEEE, Elsevier, IET, and Sigma XI. His expertise is strengthened by a proven history of technical leadership and a dedication to driving the field forward through both practical work and scholarly publications.
Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/552/2025
Membership ID: SAS/FSASS/857/2025
Anil Kumar is a seasoned Software Engineering Manager with over 18 years of experience driving innovative software solutions across diverse industries. Currently leading a team at Amazon, he specializes in strategic planning, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-impact products. Anil has a proven track record of managing full project lifecycles, enhancing operational efficiency, and mentoring engineering talent. His previous leadership roles at Selective Insurance, CIT Group, and Cigna have equipped him with deep expertise in cloud technologies, enterprise applications, and Agile methodologies. A graduate of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, Anil holds multiple Microsoft certifications and is a SAFe Certified Advanced Scrum Master. He is passionate about building scalable systems, fostering inclusive team cultures, and aligning technical solutions with business goals.
Membership ID: SAS/FSASS/856/2025
AI Platform Product Manager, Data Cloud Platform, One Data & One AI, ADP Parsippany, NJ, USA
Shailja Gupta is a Senior Product Manager with over 8 years of experience building AI-driven products and scalable data cloud platforms. She brings deep expertise in AI/ML, including classifiers, recommendation systems, search engines, and generative AI. Currently at ADP, Shailja leads strategy and development for the “One AI Data Platform,” driving impactful innovations such as GenAI-powered assistants, knowledge graphs, and conversational analytics tools. Her work has significantly improved user adoption, NPS, and product efficiency. Shailja’s prior roles at Extreme Networks, McAfee, and NTT Data have strengthened her capabilities in platform optimization, product lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance. She holds a Master’s in Product Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.Tech in IT from West Bengal University of Technology. Known for her cross-functional leadership and user-centric mindset, she excels at translating complex AI technologies into products that deliver measurable value.
Membership ID: SAS/FSASS/855/2025
Prerna Asthana is a Senior Data Scientist at Meta with over 9 years of experience transforming data into business impact across global tech leaders like Amazon, 84.51°, and Overstock. With a strong foundation in statistical modeling, machine learning, and business analytics, she has driven the development of AI-powered products and experimentation platforms supporting billions of users. Prerna’s expertise spans customer behavior analysis, causal inference, marketing analytics, and building scalable data pipelines. At Amazon, she led initiatives that generated $40M+ in incremental sales and built high-accuracy NLP models to enhance customer interactions. She holds an MS in Information Systems from the University of Cincinnati and a B.Tech in Electronics from Jaypee Institute. Recognized as a Tech Guru finalist at the 2024 Diversity in Tech Awards, Prerna is passionate about innovation, mentorship, and data-driven decision-making.