Mr. Sai Krishna
Sai Krishna Gunda is a leading technology innovator known for advancing intelligent automation and large scale digital transformation across global industries, developing high impact solutions that strengthen operational efficiency improve strategic decision making and enable organizations to adopt future ready technologies with confidence while also shaping enterprise level architecture that supports scalable growth driving adoption of secure intelligent platforms across diverse sectors guiding leaders through complex modernization journeys that demand both technical mastery and strategic clarity and championing human centered innovation that helps organizations unlock new value through responsible use of advanced technology. He continues to influence global technology agendas through his ability to align innovation with real world business needs. He is often sought after for his guidance on integrating advanced systems in ways that elevate both performance and resilience. His work reflects a consistent commitment to building solutions that empower organizations to move with confidence in an increasingly intelligent digital world.
Mr. Srikanth Reddy Gudi
Srikanth Reddy Gudi is an accomplished Senior Software Engineer Advisor with over 10 years of experience designing, developing, and delivering large-scale enterprise applications across healthcare, financial, and hospitality domains. With a strong foundation in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native architectures, I have successfully led modernization and automation initiatives that bridge technical innovation with tangible business outcomes. My expertise spans microservices design, API development, and front-end integration using modern web frameworks—driving performance, scalability, and efficiency across diverse enterprise environments.
Currently at Cigna–Evernorth Health Services, I lead the architecture and implementation of secure, real-time healthcare solutions that enhance digital communication and operational efficiency. I specialize in building and deploying cloud-native systems on OpenShift and AWS, optimizing data workflows through DevOps automation, and integrating intelligent OCR technologies to streamline prescription processing and prior authorization. My work focuses on delivering resilient, compliant, and future-ready systems that advance the quality and agility of healthcare technology.
Mr. Venkatesh Deshpande
Cluster Head – Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (GoK) | Driving Data Center Strategy & Digital Ecosystems | Ex-IBM
He is passionate about driving digital transformation beyond metro cities. At the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), He leads the Data Center growth strategy for Karnataka while building vibrant digital and innovation ecosystems in Hubli-Dharwad, Belagavi, and other emerging regions.
With 20+ years in IT and ITeS, his career has spanned enterprise sales, customer success, and partner engagement across global markets. Today, he apply that experience to create impact through public–private partnerships, bridging policy with on-ground execution.
At KDEM, he focus on fostering startups, enabling cross-sector collaboration, and positioning Tier-2 cities as thriving hubs for GCCs, IT, ITeS, and digital services. his role as an ecosystem enabler is to connect government, industry, and academia to fuel inclusive growth and talent development.
He believe in the Beyond Bengaluru vision—where innovation, infrastructure, and opportunity extend across Karnataka to create a truly digitally inclusive future.
Mr. Satya Manesh Veerapaneni
Satya Manesh Veerapaneni is an Independent Researcher specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Wireless Computing, and large-scale Healthcare Data Engineering. With more than two decades of experience in enterprise software and fifteen years of focused work in healthcare interoperability, he has built and optimized advanced data systems that support clinical operations, member care, and real-time analytics.
His work spans HL7v2, FHIR, MDM, data pipelines, AI-enabled automation, and distributed architectures deployed at scale. He has contributed to designing and modernizing mission-critical platforms that handle complex interoperability challenges across hospitals, provider networks, and health plans. His research interests include generative AI for clinical insights, intelligent data routing, wireless computing integration in healthcare, and scalable AI architectures for high-volume environments.
Mr. Veerapaneni has served as a reviewer for several IEEE conferences, including WCONF, CONIT, and ETCOM, and has been recognized for both technical leadership and scholarly contribution—most recently receiving the Best Paper Award at IEEE WCONF 2025. He is frequently invited as a session chair, keynote speaker, and technical evaluator for global conferences covering AI, ML, communication systems, and next-generation computing.
He continues to work at the intersection of AI, wireless systems, and healthcare information technologies, with a focus on building reliable, scalable, and standards-driven solutions that advance the future of digital health.