How I Found My Way In Tech Beyond My Degree

In this session, I will share my journey into tech as a woman who started with a degree in electronics and communication engineering and later became a full stack developer. I will talk about how I learned coding through courses, projects, and community support, and how I built confidence over time without a traditional computer science background. We will discuss the challenges of changing paths, dealing with self doubt, and finding opportunities in tech. This session is meant to encourage women who are curious about technology to believe that their background does not limit what they can achieve.

Why AI Systems Fail At Scale And How To Design For Performance

AI systems often work well during development but struggle when they are deployed at scale across real users, data, and infrastructure. In this session, I will share lessons learned from building AI and full-stack systems that operate under heavy load and strict performance requirements.

We will look at common failure points such as slow data pipelines, hidden bottlenecks, poor system boundaries, and limited visibility into runtime behavior. I will also discuss how modern AI workloads increasingly interact with other software ecosystems like Python, Rust, and service-based applications, and why these integrations often introduce performance and reliability challenges.

The session focuses on system-level thinking rather than models alone. Using practical examples, I will explain how open source tools, thoughtful architecture choices, and better observability can help teams design AI systems that scale responsibly. Attendees will leave with clear guidance on how to identify risks early and build AI systems that perform well in real-world, high-performance environments.

When AI Hits Production Everything Changes

AI systems often behave well in demos but fail in surprising ways once they reach production. In this Ignite talk, I will share real lessons from deploying AI systems and why many of them break under real users, real data, and real pressure. I will highlight common issues like missing observability, over-trusting AI outputs, and ignoring human behavior in system design. This talk is about what happens after launch and what DevOps teams can do to reduce risk, improve resilience, and design AI systems that work in the real world.

What I Learned Using PostgreSQL In Real Products

PostgreSQL is often chosen as the main database for modern applications, but many lessons only appear after a product is live. In this session, I will share what I learned using PostgreSQL while building and running real full-stack products. We will talk about schema design choices, performance surprises, migrations, and how database decisions affect application growth over time. I will also cover common mistakes developers make when they move fast and how PostgreSQL helps or sometimes challenges them. This session is focused on practical experience and real outcomes, not theory. Attendees will leave with a clearer idea of how to use PostgreSQL more confidently in production systems.

Moderator - Incubating India (August 15th, 2023)

I have been fortunate enough to moderate Incubating India on August 15, 2023, at EdVenture Park, India's first student-focused start-up Incubator in a 3-hour talk where over 60 participants joined in. It was focused on the incubation of innovative ideas and fostering entrepreneurship inside India's startup and technology ecosystem. This includes facilitating discussions among entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and aspiring innovators by girding the conversation around challenges and opportunities in startup incubation.

Session Duration: 3 hours
Audience: 60+ participants, including entrepreneurs, students, and professionals
Key Focus: Startup incubation, entrepreneurial challenges, and growth strategies
Technical Requirements: Projector, microphone, panel seating
Conferences Moderated: Incubating India (First public delivery)
Preferred Session: Panel discussions, Q&A, and interactive engagement

Info Session on Student Startups - Deccan Engineering College (June 24th, 2023)

On June 24th, 2023, I conducted an informative 1-hour session at Deccan Engineering College focused on empowering students to build their startups. The session covered key insights on ideation, market validation, and the initial steps needed to transform an idea into a viable business. The interactive discussion aimed to inspire and equip students with the knowledge and tools to embark on their entrepreneurial journeys.

Session Duration: 1 hour
Audience: Engineering students with an interest in entrepreneurship
Key Focus: Student startup ideation, market validation, and early-stage business strategies
Preferred Session: Presentation followed by a Q&A

Workshop-Front-End Master Class for Students (Grades 6-10)

I led a three-day Front-End Master Class for over 25 students in grades 6-10, focusing on hands-on coding and game development. The workshop provided a deep dive into HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, allowing students to build interactive web games from scratch. Through a combination of guided instruction and practical coding exercises, students gained a solid foundation in front-end development while applying their skills to real-world projects.

Workshop Duration: 3 days
Audience: 25+ students (Grades 6-10)
Key Focus: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and game development
Preferred Session: Hands-on coding and project-based learning

Panelist - Overseas Obsession (August 4th, 2023)

On August 4th, 2023, I served as a panelist for Overseas Obsession at EdTalk, a 3-hour session attended by more than 60 participants. The discussion revolved around the aspirations and challenges faced by students and professionals aiming to pursue opportunities abroad. I shared my insights on balancing expectations, leveraging international education, and navigating the cultural shifts that come with studying or working overseas.

Session Duration: 3 hours
Audience: 60+ participants, including students, professionals, and thought leaders
Key Focus: Studying and working abroad, cultural adaptation, career opportunities
Technical Requirements: Microphone, panel seating, projector
Conferences Panelist: Overseas Obsession (First public delivery)
Preferred Session: Panel discussions and interactive Q&A