Janardan Revuru
Director of Engineering, Dell Technologies
Janardan Revuru is AI and software standards evangelist. He leads AI adoption for developer productivity and reimagine the software development life cycle in the Agentic AI era. He has been driving transformations in process and technology adoption at HPE & Dell Technologies. He is a computer science graduate with masters in Data science and AI. Currently pursing PhD in multimodal interfaces. He has been an author and speaker at national and international conferences. He is recognised as a web community leader by Microsoft, Google and Huawei. He is the founder of Data Science and AI meetup community and cofounder of Javascript meetup.
Ram Iyengar
Chief Evangelist Linux Foundation
Ram Iyengar is an engineer by practice and an educator at heart. He was (cf) pushed into technology evangelism along his journey as a developer and hasn’t looked back since! He enjoys helping engineering teams around the world discover new and creative ways to work. He is a proponent of product development and engineering teams that put the community first.
Jaydeep Chakrabarty
Director of AI in Tech Piramal Finance
Jaydeep Chakrabarty is currently serving as the Director of AI in Tech at Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Limited, based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. With an extensive 18-year career spanning diverse roles—including Fullstack Developer, Infrastructure Developer, Experience and Visual Designer, Project Manager, Quality Analyst, Security Specialist, and Data Scientist—Jaydeep brings a comprehensive technological perspective to his leadership role.
Before joining Piramal Finance, Jaydeep was the Head of Generative AI Engagements and R&D and Head of Communities at Thoughtworks India. At Thoughtworks, he founded and led the generative AI group “GPT Wizards,” driving research, development, and client partnerships across India, the Middle East, and globally. His strategic initiatives significantly contributed to revenue growth by successfully implementing generative AI solutions.
An avid open-source enthusiast, Jaydeep has contributed to notable projects including Talisman, OpenStack, Report-mine, Taiko, and various EEG studies. He regularly shares his insights through prestigious publications such as EFY (Electronics For You), Opensource4You, and The Hindu’s tech column “Text and Context – Toolbox”. He has also been featured in prominent media platforms like Techgig, ComputerWorld, and Chessbase India.
Jaydeep’s expertise lies in bridging theoretical advancements in artificial intelligence with practical applications, emphasizing ethical considerations and real-world impact. At Piramal Finance, he is currently integrating AI into critical organizational functions such as credit underwriting and sales enablement.
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Jaydeep is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events globally, addressing topics related to generative AI, ethical AI deployment, agile methodologies, emerging technologies, and digital transformation.
Amith K K
Associate Principal Engineer Unisys
Amith is a Senior Engineer under The Office of the CTO at Unisys, where he plays a pivotal role in leading and architecting the development of prototypes, proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and research material for integrating emerging technologies into enterprise solutions, helping the organization stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
In addition to his technical acumen, Amith is also an avid thought leader in the tech industry. He has authored and published multiple articles, research papers, and patents on various emerging technologies, showcasing his expertise and innovative ideas. His passion for sharing knowledge with others has led him to regularly host workshops, tech-talks, and contribute to open-source initiatives.
He’s also won and judged at multiple national-level hackathons, including Smart India Hackathon, CentuRITon, Smart Odisha & UIP
Karrtik Iyer
Principal AI Researcher Thoughtworks
Karrtik Iyer is a Principal AI Researcher at Thoughtworks with over 24 years of experience driving AI innovation and organisational transformation. As Head of the Data & AI Community of /tw India, he manages the AI Center of Excellence and has successfully led AI transformation initiatives for large organizations. His research focuses on LLM interpretability, advancing transparency and reducing hallucinations in safety-critical applications including healthcare and financial domains.
His work reflects a unique blend of research expertise in trustworthy AI, community leadership, and hands-on experience with AI governance frameworks—bridging open-source principles with enterprise compliance requirements to drive responsible AI adoption across organizations and society.
Sanil Kumar D.
Founder, CEO Caze Labs Private Limited
Award-winning expert with 25+ years in AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Open Source. Founder of Caze Labs, building AI & cloud-native solutions. Founding member of SODA Foundation (Linux Foundation) & KubeEdge (CNCF). Speaker (ACM Eminent Speaker, 100+ conference sessions), researcher, with patents and papers. Key roles in industry initiatives (IEEE,CCICI, SNIA, LF, CNCF, SODA, IOS-MCN). Pursuing PhD in Observability. Founded 123Life for social impact. Active mentor and believes open source is a great avenue for young developers.
Biju K Nair
Lawyer LegaliTech.in
Biju K Nair is a founding and Managing Partner of Legalitech.in a Technology focused law firm. He advises established businesses and startups across the globe. Prior to starting Legalitech.in. He was Executive Director of Sflc.in. He has worked with Luthra and Luthra Law Offices and Amarchand Mangaldas. He represents Open Invention Network in India which is a global community aimed at reducing patent tension around Linux and Open Source.
He is involved in advising, training, enforcement, compliance for various companies both in India and around the world around Open Source. He regularly speaks at various open source conferences and forums on Legal Aspects around Open Source.
Srivathsa NS,
Technology Leader
Srivathsa NS is a seasoned technology leader with expertise in Operating Systems, High Performance Computing, Open Source, Systems Management, Servers, Storage, and Security. With more than 25 years of experience across global product organizations, he has led engineering teams building award‑winning solutions in network security, cloud, and biometrics, and has driven innovation across multiple generations of enterprise technologies.
He has shaped technology strategy, guided intellectual property development, and mentored engineering teams across domains. His work spans leadership roles in systems management, enterprise Linux, and high‑performance computing, contributing to products and platforms used worldwide.
Srivathsa holds two Master’s degrees in Computer Science, a Senior Management diploma from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Programme from Cambridge Judge Business School—deepening his expertise at the intersection of technology, strategy, and leadership.
He actively contributes to the technology community through keynote talks, panel discussions, and mentorship. His interests include the business and economics of open source, emerging technology waves that influence business strategy, and building careers in open source. He has been an advisor to the Open Source India conference since 2010. As part of the NASSCOM IP Think Tank, he contributes to strengthening the intellectual property ecosystem within India.
WORKSHOP Coding with Care: A Gamified Approach to embedding responsible AI principles Date: 12th March 2026 | Time: 11:00 AM to 01:30 PM Venue: Workshop
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