Judging Panel
Naresh Kumar Gundla
Naresh Kumar Gundla is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience driving innovation in cloud computing, data centers, and sustainability. He has led groundbreaking projects at AWS that have transformed infrastructure provisioning, enhanced system scalability, and contributed significantly to reducing electronic waste through sustainable hardware practices. Naresh’s work includes the design and implementation of next-generation infrastructure solutions, optimizing systems to support high-performance computing and AI/ML workloads. His innovations have improved server provisioning processes, enhanced security features, and enabled the reuse of hardware components, aligning with broader sustainability goals. In addition to his technical achievements, Naresh has contributed to global research efforts, improving database query systems for biological research and optimizing application performance for large-scale distributed systems. His contributions to performance improvements have impacted millions of users worldwide. Naresh is also an active judge and peer reviewer for global awards and research publications, recognizing and promoting excellence in technology and sustainability. Through mentorship, he has helped shape the careers of aspiring professionals, sharing his knowledge and insights to foster the next generation of innovators. With his deep expertise across multiple disciplines, Naresh continues to lead initiatives that advance technology while addressing pressing global challenges.