Technology & Sustainability Awards Judging Committee

Rajeev Aswal
Chief Technology Officer, Robotic Parking Systems Inc., Clearwater, Florida, United States
Rajeev Aswal joined Robotic Parking Systems in 2014 as an Automation Manager. From the outset, he focused on technological advancements, playing a pivotal role in shaping the automated parking industry with a strong emphasis on sustainability and efficiency. Over the years, Rajeev has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations, particularly in automated Electric Vehicle (EV) charging technology and driverless vehicle parking solutions within automated garages. These technological advancements, now patented, mark significant milestones in intelligent and eco-friendly parking solutions. In 2019, Rajeev's patented EV Charging Plug technology was instrumental in securing a $40 million Automated Parking contract in Kuwait, featuring 100 EV charging stations. This cutting-edge innovation distinguished his company from competitors who lacked a similar technologically advanced and sustainable solution. The impact of these advancements was recognized in 2021 when his company received the "Technology Influencer" award, for which he was honored with a Certificate of Achievement. Building on this success, Rajeev recently led the design of an Automated and Sustainable Parking Garage in downtown Savannah, Georgia. This $11-12 million project, comprising over 550 parking spaces and 50 EV charging stations, is now in its final negotiation phase. The project reflects Rajeev's commitment to sustainable mobility solutions through technological innovation. One of the most notable milestones in Rajeev's career occurred in 2017, when he led the installation and commissioning of the World's Largest Automated Garage, earning a place in the Guinness World Records. His contributions in robotic automation, wireless networking, and system optimization played a crucial role in this success, securing a TUV certificate for achieving the fastest throughput in any Automated Garage. Recognizing his impact on technological exports, the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Rajeev the "Export Achievement Certificate" in 2021, further solidifying his role as a global innovator in sustainable automated parking solutions. Beyond corporate leadership, Rajeev actively contributes to shaping industry standards. As a selected member of Task Group 7 (TG7) in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), he plays a key role in developing fire safety and sustainability codes for EV Charging Stations in the U.S. and globally. In 2023, his company was named "Most Innovative Parking Systems Provider – USA" by the Business Excellence Awards, recognizing his sustainability-focused innovations. Additionally, he was featured in the January 2024 edition of IEEE The SunCoast Signal Newsletter, where he shared insights on engineering, sustainability, and innovation. Rajeev's passion for technology and education extends to his role as a judge at the Pinellas Regional Science and Engineering Fair and as a volunteer advisor at St. Petersburg College, where he contributes to developing engineering programs with a focus on innovation and sustainability. His online course, Automated Robotic Parking 101: Implementation Done Right, has educated over 2,370 professionals, including architects, engineers, and facility managers, on technological advancements in sustainable automated parking. As Rajeev continues to advance in his career, his commitment to innovation, sustainability, industry leadership, and community service remains steadfast. He strives to drive the future of Automated Parking Systems while actively giving back to the broader community. In addition, while successfully operating HanaroADCOM for 30 years, she has established an innovative corporate operation model through the convergence of design and management. With a management philosophy that integrates design creativity and business strategy, she has achieved results that lead market trends and maximize brand value in various projects. As a result, she has established herself as a trusted leader in the industry by winning numerous domestic and international awards and creating successful business cases. Based on her experience as an educator, practitioner, and professional judge in the field of design management, Junghieh Shon will provide fair and in-depth evaluations based on creativity, strategic insight, and many years of practical experience. Sean founded Amire with a vision to bridge the gap between technical SEO, content marketing, and performance advertising. His agency is known for developing customised marketing solutions, ensuring that every client benefits from a holistic and results-oriented approach. Sean believes in leveraging cutting-edge tools, analytics, and AI-driven insights to refine digital strategies, allowing businesses to outperform their competition in an increasingly competitive online landscape. In addition to SEO, Amire provides Google Ads, social media advertising, and programmatic advertising solutions. Sean ensures that his team stays ahead of industry trends by continuously testing and refining strategies to keep up with evolving search engine algorithms and digital advertising platforms. His commitment to data transparency and ROI-driven results has earned Amire a strong reputation in the industry. Amire also has a very strong focus on providing pro bono digital marketing services to support charities, having already provided A$500,000 in pro bono services. Sean is a sought-after consultant and speaker on topics related to SEO trends, paid media innovations, and digital growth strategies. His ability to break down complex digital marketing concepts into actionable insights has made him a valuable resource for businesses looking to scale their online presence. Outside of Amire, Sean is passionate about mentoring emerging digital marketers and staying at the forefront of marketing technology innovations. His leadership has positioned Amire as a trusted partner for businesses looking to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape and achieve sustainable growth.

Karanveer Anand
Technical Program Management , Google, San Jose, California, United States
Karanveer is a Technical Program Manager at Google with over ten years of work experience ranging from startups to the world's largest technology companies. He is responsible for executing large, complex technical infrastructure projects with hundreds of engineers, impacting billions of people worldwide, and holds a Master of Science in Computer Science.
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Anshul Bahukhandi
Senior Software Engineer, Amazon, Seattle, Washington, United States
Anshul is a Senior Software Engineer at Amazon with 9 years of experience and a Master's in AI/ML. He specializes in Computer Vision and Machine Learning, having developed ranking and personalization models, GenAI solutions for image and video processing, and cloud-based micro-services. His expertise spans software architecture and scalable ML systems design.
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Naveen Budda
Cofounder / CTO, Onionlife Pvt Ltd (Karmalife.ai), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Naveen Budda, Co-founder of KarmaLife.ai, driving fintech innovation in financial inclusion. With deep expertise in AI-powered digital lending and embedded finance, With over 15 years of experience, he has built scalable financial systems and solutions. An alumnus of IIMA, shaping the future of digital finance with deep tech solutions.

Mars Cacacho
Founder and CEO, Hackthenorth.ph, Inc., Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley, Philippines
Mars is an IT professional with 17 years of experience in the fields of cybersecurity, innovation, and tech leadership. As Founder of Hackthenorth.ph and Randomware.co, he leads impactful tech communities and drive consulting solutions. He has received national and international awards, highlighting his contributions to science, technology, and fostering digital transformation.
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Arun Raju Chinna Raju
Doctorate in Business Management, Westcliff University, Redmond, Washington, United States
Arun is a strategic product and business leader specializing in AI-driven innovation, ERP modernization, and supply chain transformation. With global consulting and program management experience, he drives scalable, data-centric solutions. His doctoral research explores AI's impact on consumer trust and decision-making, linking technology adoption with business growth.
Satya Dhavala
Director, Amazon.com, Seattle, Washington, United States
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Balaji Ethirajulu
Director-Account Executive, Wipro, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Balaji is a highly accomplished technology executive with over 19 years of experience transforming the financial services landscape. His career reflects a unique blend of deep technical acumen and strategic vision, enabling him to consistently deliver impactful solutions that enhance customer experiences, optimize operations, and drive growth within the banking and financial industries.

Dr. Yesi Gusteti
Dean of Law and Business Faculty, Universitas Dharmas Indonesia, Dharmasraya, Sumatra Barat, Indonesia
Yesi is an academic interested in the development of technology for the improvement of business and the general welfare of society. With over 10 years as an academic and 25 years in the field of human resource development, Yesi's current focus is on researching the impact of technology on women and small businesses.

Pradeep Reddy Guttha
Associate Director, Architecture & Strategy, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Pradeep Reddy Guttha is a high-achieving and strategically focused technology leader with over 11 years of experience in IT, specializing in Salesforce Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and Digital Transformation. As Associate Director for Architecture and Strategy at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, he plays a crucial role in driving biotech innovations.
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Dr. Danny Ha
Chairman, CEO, Advisor, Academy of Professional Certification, York, United Kingdom
Dr. Danny Ha, Chairman, Project Director, Academy of Professional Certification Co., York, United Kingdom, has 39+ years of expertise in enterprise risk management, ISO/ESG/information security/AI management certification/implementation/teaching/audit, startup advisory, photography, and Chinese arts. Since 2022, he has judged multiple Stevie Awards categories.

Archana Jagdale
Assistant Vice President Equity Derivatives Senior Developer Expert, Barclays, New York City, New York, United States
Archana Jagdale is a distinguished professional with 17 years of experience in software development and technology services. Renowned for delivering innovative solutions on complex projects, optimizing systems, and achieving exceptional results in high-pressure environments, Archana has made significant contributions to the growth and operational efficiency of top-tier technology organizations.

Pooja Jain
Senior Software Engineer, Meta (Facebook), Cos Cob, Connecticut, United States
Pooja Jain is a technology leader with over 15 years of experience in fintech. As a Senior Software Engineer at Meta, she has driven innovation in financial technologies, improving efficiency and scalability. Previously, she held leadership roles at Bank of America and Deutsche Bank, focusing on strategic partnerships and innovative solutions.
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Sukanya Konatam
Senior Manager of Enterprise Data Governance and Data Science , Vialto Partners, Irving, Texas, United States
Sukanya Konatam is a Senior Manager of Enterprise Data Governance and Data Science, with expertise in AI governance, ethical AI, and data strategy. An award-winning leader, keynote speaker, and published author, she has contributed to AI policies, innovation, and responsible AI adoption across industries.
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Sangame Krishnamani
Director, Software Engineering, Capital One, Plano, Texas, United States
Sangame Krishnamani, Director of Software Engineering and Technology leader, drives strategic technology initiatives with 18+ years of experience in FinTech. Certified in AWS, Google Cloud, and Machine Learning, she specializes in cloud computing and AI. A diversity advocate, she mentors underrepresented technologists globally, empowering the next generation of innovators.

Naveen Kumar
SMTS , Salesforce Inc, Dallas, Texas, United States
Naveen Kumar is a renowned technology leader, author and researcher with over 23 years of experience at the forefront of AI, ERP, and CRM innovation. Naveen's expertise lies in orchestrating large-scale ERP/CRM cloud transformation initiatives, driving business reengineering at scale, and pioneering next-generation enterprise automation.

Murugan Lakshmanan
Director, Fidelity Investments, Apex, North Carolina, United States
Murugan Lakshmanan is an internationally recognized thought leader in cloud-native data streaming and real-time analytics, pioneering solutions that elevate operational efficiency and customer engagement at Fortune 100 financial institutions. As a Stevie Awards Judge, he leverages expertise in event-driven architectures and microservices to deliver transformative digital experiences and mentor emerging technologists.

Chaitanya Laxminarayana
Director, Product & Engineering, T-Mobile, Frisco, Texas, United States
Chaitanya is a Director of Product & Engineering at T-Mobile, leading large-scale Data & AI transformation initiatives. He drives impactful programs, from data standardization to customer experience innovations, leveraging AI to enhance operational efficiency and deliver transformative business outcomes.

Rouble Malik
Cloud Engineer, Amazon Web Services, Parker, Colorado, United States
Rouble is an AWS Cloud engineer specializing in the Security domain, with almost a decade of valuable work experience. Rouble takes pride in guiding Fortune 500 enterprise customers through the design, implementation, and execution of security reviews and best practices and has earned numerous professional certifications, with a particular expertise in AWS ACM service.

Lekshmi Nair
CEO and Founder, Fiscal Ox Cloud Pvt Ltd, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Lekshmi is a dynamic professional with 10 years of experience in tech, where she's built SaaS products and helped startups thrive. She's a tech product builder, cybersecurity researcher, and expert in SaaS development, blending innovation with practical solutions. But her talents don't stop there—she's also a skilled sales and marketing strategist.
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Akanksha Pathak
Senior Cyber Security Consultant, Visa Inc, Foster City, California, United States
Akanksha Pathak is a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant specializing in Cloud Security, Application Security, Threat Analysis & Response, Vulnerability Management, and Product Security. As a senior member of the corporate governance team, she oversees the third-party cybersecurity practice. Her expertise lies in managing supplier relationships while also architecting and analyzing application designs.

Sivakumar Ponnusamy
Senior Data Engineer, Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S. Corp., Richmond, Virginia, United States
Sivakumar has over 18 years of experience as a Data Engineering professional. He specializes in defining data architectures and roadmaps for building scalable data products, data warehouses, data marts, and data pipelines. His expertise includes designing and developing ETL (batch) applications, and ensuring the availability of mission-critical systems in production environments.

Gaurav Prabhakar
Assistant Vice President, US Bank, Melissa, Texas, United States
Gaurav Prabhakar, a seasoned Full Stack Professional with 17+ years of experience, excels in technical leadership, AI and machine learning, cloud migrations, and application architecture. Known for innovative solutions across BFS, e-commerce, and LMS industries, he combines technical prowess with strategic management for seamless project execution and business growth.

Shafeeq Rahaman
Associate Director, Analytics, Monks, San Francisco, California, United States
Shafeeq Ur Rahaman serves as the Associate Director of Analytics & Data Infrastructure at Monks. With over 12 years of expertise in data analytics, cloud automation, and business intelligence, he drives large-scale digital transformation initiatives. He earned his Masters in Management Information Systems from the University of Illinois Springfield.

Anna Rante
CEO, Right and Keystone Group, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Anna Rante is the CEO/Founder of Right and Keystone Group and Founder of TaxEase360. She has over 15 years of experience in taxation, franchising, and AI-driven financial solutions. A graduate of Harvard Business School's leadership program, she is also an advocate for inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation in the financial technology space.
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Karthik Shivkumar
Director of Engineering, Walmart, San Bruno, California, United States
Karthik Shivkumar, a seasoned tech leader with 17+ years of experience, is known for his strategic vision, innovation, and people-centric approach. As Director of Engineering at Walmart, he excels in mentoring, team building, and driving digital transformation, earning recognition for his ability to lead high-performing teams through complex challenges.

Nitin Singh
Chief Value Advisor & Practice Leader- Cloud ERP, SAP America Inc, Newtown Square, North America, United States
Nitin Singh is a seasoned digital transformation expert. His proven track record spans the enterprise application Industry, where he has spearheaded digital transformation initiatives for numerous Fortune 500 companies. Recognized as a thought leader in his field, Singh is also a frequent speaker at prominent industry events.

Jacky Ting
Adjunct Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Dr. Jacky Ting is responsible for advising on areas of innovation strategy, digital transformation, IoT, AI, engineering management, logistics engineering, and project management. With over 15 years of experience in senior management positions at well-known corporations, he has specialized in digital transformation and AI development.

Vicrumnaug Vuppalapaty
CTO and Founder, Fiscal Ox Cloud Pvt Ltd, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Vicrumnaug drives innovation in AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and SaaS development. He focuses on securing the future through technology, and is deeply involved in research, education, and mentorship, serving on curriculum boards of several universities, and his work has been published in several noteworthy international journals.