Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/511/2025

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Arun Kumar Mittapelly is a Salesforce-certified Senior Salesforce Developer with over 14 years of experience in enterprise application development, CRM solutions, and cloud computing. He specializes in Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Financial Services Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Marketing Cloud, with expertise in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and API integrations. Arun has successfully led large-scale Salesforce implementations, optimized business workflows, and enhanced security compliance. Recognized for driving digital innovation, he has received prestigious international awards. He holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from JNTU University.

Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/508/2025

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Venkata Ashok Kumar Boyina

Senior Solutions Developer | United States Department of Agriculture | Full Stack Developer | Cloud & AI Specialist

With 17+ years in IT, I specialize in cloud architecture, AI-driven solutions, and full-stack development. Currently, I lead the modernization of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) survey systems, integrating Zoom telephony and AI models for enhanced efficiency. Previously, I developed medical pharmacy robotics software using Azure, Kubernetes, .NET Core, Angular, and Apache NiFi.

Certifications: AWS Solution Architect, Kubernetes Admin, Microsoft Certified
Hobbies: Traveling & Outdoor Sports

Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/507/2025

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Kuthalingam Sankaralingam is a Principal Cloud Engineer with a Master’s in Computer Science from MANOMANIAM SUNDARNAR UNIVERSITY in Tirunelveli. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, he has developed a career focused on solving complex problems and adapting to new technologies. He is an engaged member of both IEEE and the IEEE Computer Society.

Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/506/2025

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Vandana Kollati, cloud data strategist and technology innovator with 16+ years of experience in cloud computing, database management, and AI-driven solutions. My expertise in designing scalable data architectures and leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Microsoft Azure GenAI, Azure Fabric, Microsoft Purview, GitHub, and DevOps to optimize large-scale data solutions for global organizations.

With the rise of Generative AI (GenAI), I have been actively involved in integrating AI-driven automation, data governance, and intelligent insights into cloud platforms. By harnessing Azure GenAI, I help organizations build AI-powered workflows, automate decision-making processes, and enhance data-driven strategies, ensuring efficiency and innovation in modern cloud ecosystems.

I have also built a knowledge-sharing platform that provides insights on cloud database management, AI-driven solutions, and automation, supporting database administrators, cloud architects, and developers in navigating the evolving tech landscape.

Beyond my technical expertise, I contribute to the tech community through industry articles, peer reviews, and thought leadership initiatives. My commitment to innovation and education continues to shape the future of cloud technologies and AI, driving meaningful transformation across industries.

Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/503/2025

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CHAKRA PAVAN KUMAR KOTA has over 14 years of experience in academic and industry research. He currently works as an Architect at American Airlines, one of the top-tier technology-driven companies in the United States. He is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence/Data Science at the University of the Cumberlands, having previously earned his master’s degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. His core areas of expertise include: Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. He has experience peer-reviewing for IEEE conferences and is confident in his ability to provide detailed, objective, and constructive feedback on scholarly submissions.

Membership ID: SAS/SEFM/502/2025

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Gokul Ramakrishnan is a Senior Staff Software Engineer with a decade of experience in Full Stack Software Development. His expertise lies in frontend engineering and cybersecurity, where he has led innovative initiatives that seamlessly integrate security into modern web applications. At Palo Alto Networks, he spearheaded the Privileged Remote Access project, enhancing secure remote connectivity at scale. Previously, Gokul contributed to IoT advancements at Honeywell International, consumer-focused solutions at Intuit and BILL, and now plays a key role in shaping secure, high-performance frontend architectures at Palo Alto Networks. A Senior Member of IEEE, he has authored multiple IEEE research papers, covering topics such as scalable machine learning for fraud detection and real-time web application optimization. Gokul is an active peer reviewer for international conferences and has judged prestigious awards, including the Brandon Hall Awards, Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Awards, Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Awards, and Globee Awards. Committed to fostering innovation, he also mentors aspiring engineers on ADPList, providing guidance on technical career growth, resume development, and mock interviews. With a passion for technology, research, and community engagement, Gokul frequently volunteers as a judge for hackathons and technical competitions, helping recognize and support the next generation of innovators.