The first ever IBM Champions meet up was organised on July 12th in Mumbai, which also included advocates from different IBM technology areas. This event brought together a diverse group of IT professionals and experts who are passionate about innovation, community building, and sharing their expertise with others.
The day was filled with engaging sessions, insightful discussions, and opportunities for networking. The keynote address by Satyenkumar Jadeja, Pricipal Account Technical Leader, India/South Asia for Reserve Bank of India, set the tone for the event by highlighting the importance of collaboration and the role of IBM Champions in driving change within the industry.
The topics discussed in the event were;
- "IBM TechXchange mission and advocacy programs"- Libby Ingrassia, Program Director, IBM Champions
- “Provide Value and Delight in Product Development with the Kano Model” - Saurabh Pandey, Lead Product Manager, BMC Software (IBM Champion)
- "Putting AI to work, with IBM"- Harivansh Kumar, Software Engineer, Watson OpenScale
- “AI for Good - Building AI Responsibly in the Generative AI Era.”- Kiruthika Subramani, Public Speaker & ML Enthusiast (IBM Champion)
- "Advocacy and eminence session"- Libby Ingrassia, Program Director, IBM Champions
- "Leveraging IBM Power 10 Advances to enable AI/ML Pipelines in RocketCE and Rocket AI Hub"- Suyog Jadhav, Senior Manager, Engineering, Rocket Software (IBM Champion)
- “Harnessing Innovation: IBM's Perspective on Generative AI Models” and Exploring New Frontiers: Updates in the Automation Portfolio”- Amol Dhondse, STSM, IBM Certified Architect, Master Inventor | Ecosystem Engineering, Global Sales-IBM
Please find the presentations discussed in the event here
Networking plays a crucial role in any event, and the IBM Champions Meet up was no exception. Attendees had the chance to connect with like-minded individuals, build relationships, and explore potential collaborations!
Overall, the event was a resounding success! The event showcased the power of community, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, and highlighted the importance of recognising and supporting the individuals who are driving innovation in the IT industry.
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