Judging Panel
Saikrishna Chinthapatla
Saikrishna Chinthapatla is a seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect and Software Engineering Leader with over a decade of experience driving innovation and delivering impactful results at leading organizations like Amazon and Walmart. At AWS, he played a critical role in the development of foundational services such as AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) and AWS Organizations, enabling secure and scalable solutions for enterprise customers. He led high-impact projects, including expanding AWS regions, launching tailored services for multi-tier customers, and delivering groundbreaking solutions across three AWS cloud partitions. At Walmart, Saikrishna spent over five years optimizing e-commerce and supply chain systems, overseeing the migration of key systems to Azure and Google Cloud, ensuring compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and building scalable solutions to handle billions of transactions efficiently. Saikrishna is not only recognized for his technical achievements but also for his contributions to the broader tech community. He has served as a judge for prestigious competitions such as the Brandon Hall Awards, Globee Awards, and Business Intelligence Awards, and has published research on platforms like Google Scholar, Medium, and LinkedIn. A dedicated mentor and advocate for open-source innovation, he empowers emerging talent and fosters collaboration within the tech ecosystem. Saikrishna’s leadership and commitment to excellence make him a valuable contributor to any initiative focused on driving technological progress and creating real-world impact.