Dr. Jain

Technology has the power to transform lives by addressing some of the most pressing global challenges. This talk explores the role of scalable, technology-driven solutions in tackling critical issues in healthcare, education, and climate sustainability. In healthcare, interoperability in data systems, predictive analytics, and telemedicine can improve patient care and accessibility. In education, digital learning platforms, centralized student record systems, and mentorship programs can bridge gaps in accessibility and affordability. Climate challenges require energy-efficient infrastructure, green cloud computing, and advancements in transportation electrification. By leveraging cloud computing, AI, and distributed systems, we can build scalable and sustainable solutions that drive lasting impact. This session will discuss strategies for designing and deploying such solutions, real-world case studies, and the future of large-scale innovation.

Biography:

Apeksha Jain is a Distributed Applications Architect with nearly a decade of experience building large-scale applications, within a broader 17+ years of global experience leading customer-impacting projects across the U.S., U.K., and India. She has worked with the world’s leading technology companies, including Amazon, Arista Networks, and Broadcom. She is currently a Principal Engineer at Arista Networks, pioneers in software-driven cloud networking solutions, where she leads the design and development of critical features in CloudVision.

Apeksha has been an Engineering Lead at Amazon, where she led an engineering team in the People Experience Technology division, built the infrastructure services for Amazon’s highly scalable and high-performance HR system for managing its extensive workforce worldwide. In addition to her technical leadership, Apeksha has expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, cross-functional team collaboration, driving innovation, setting technical direction, and outlining product roadmap.

During her global professional tenure, Apeksha has held leading and critical roles where she has led teams and projects, and delivered customer-impacting solutions. She made significant contributions in the field of large-scale applications in various domains, including HR, Network orchestration, and Telecommunications. She has engineered many patented solutions in cloud technology with a global impact.