Yug Mallik
Associate Director @ UnitedHealth Group | AI/ML & Digital Strategy Leader
Bengaluru, India
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Yug Mallik is an AI & Digital Strategy Leader who helps organizations turn data into decisions, strategies into outcomes, and AI into real transformation. With 17+ years of industry experience, he has led AI-driven innovation across domains such as Healthcare, Oil & Gas, and Enterprise Automation, bridging the gap between emerging AI technologies and real-world business needs.
His expertise spans Generative AI, LLM implementations, RAG architectures, Agentic AI, Copilot frameworks, AI automation tools, and Responsible AI governance, helping organizations build scalable, ethical, and impact-driven AI ecosystems.
As a speaker and mentor, Yug combines strategic insight with hands-on experience, inspiring audiences to think beyond tools and focus on impact, ethics, and sustainable adoption of AI in the enterprise.
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AI & Problem-Solving – Avinya 2025 Hackathon
Spoke at Avinya 2025, a national-level hackathon at Anurag University that brought together nearly 700 students across hundreds of teams. My session focused on AI and choosing problems that truly matter, emphasizing value, impact, scalability, and maintainability.
Key Takeaways for Students:
1. Hackathons are more than coding overnight—they teach solving real problems with speed and creativity.
2. The importance of brainstorming, teamwork, rapid prototyping, and learning from failure.
3. Iterating like startups and global innovators to build meaningful solutions.
4. Using AI to fuel innovation, without forcing it into problems where it doesn’t belong.
The session inspired students to focus on meaningful problem-solving and leverage AI thoughtfully, while fostering collaboration, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking.
AI & Future Readiness – MBA Orientation
Spoke at the MBA Orientation at KLM Global Business School, sharing insights on AI in today’s world and preparing students for the challenges ahead. The session focused on three key areas:
Key Takeaways:
1. Build your network – Form meaningful relationships with peers, faculty, and industry professionals that will last a lifetime.
2. Stay aware of technology – Keep up with AI, digital transformation, and emerging trends shaping the future of business.
3. Get practical exposure – Engage in internships, projects, and case competitions to prepare for real-world challenges.
The session encouraged students to fail fast, learn faster, and move ahead stronger, highlighting that this journey will challenge, surprise, and transform them.
Finance & FinTech Summit 2025 – KLH Global Business School
Spoke at KLH Global Business School on AI in Finance, sharing practical insights on how technology is reshaping banking and fintech. The session covered:
Key Focus Areas:
1. Risk, Fraud & Compliance – AI detecting fraud in real-time and supporting regulatory adherence
2. Customer Experience & Trust – Enhancing service through chatbots and intelligent tools
3. Future of Banking & FinTech Innovation – Predictive tools enabling smarter investments
Practical Takeaways for Students:
1. Use AI as a buddy, not a brain—augment, don’t replace human decision-making
2. Upskill continuously using platforms like Microsoft Learn
3. Align learning with industry demands and gain hands-on experience through internships
The session encouraged dialogue between students, faculty, and industry leaders, emphasizing that staying relevant in finance requires practical exposure, continuous learning, and curiosity about emerging technologies.
AI in Education @ Delhi International School
Spoke at Delhi School on AI in Education, highlighting how AI can empower both students and teachers. The session focused on practical, human-centered ways to use AI:
For Students:
1. Breaking down difficult topics and brainstorming ideas faster
2. Practicing for exams with smarter feedback
3. Summarizing lessons and learning to ask better questions
For Teachers:
1. Saving hours on preparation and personalizing assignments
2. Providing faster, more effective feedback
3. Designing creative, useful work and spending more time with students
The session emphasized AI as a powerful tool, not a shortcut, sparking curiosity and excitement among teenagers ready to explore the future of learning.
AI in Real-World Applications – Meluha International School
Spoke with students at Meluha International School about practical applications of AI, encouraging them to think like innovators and problem-solvers. The session explored:
AI in Agriculture:
1. Predicting crop yield using satellite and weather data
2. Using drones for precise, targeted spraying
3. Early detection of crop diseases with vision systems
AI in Manufacturing:
1. Predicting machine failures before they occur
2. Simulating factory operations using digital twins
3. Real-time defect detection on production lines
and more areas...
The session emphasized hands-on, practical, real-world applications, inspiring students to apply AI thoughtfully and creatively in everyday challenges.
Introduction to AI – Kidzonia International School
Spoke with students at Kidzonia International School about AI in everyday life, exploring practical ways to learn and engage with the technology. The session focused on:
Key Takeaways for Students:
1. How AI appears in daily life—from writing help to coding assistance
2. Ways to explore AI safely and with curiosity
3. The importance of starting to learn now, without waiting for the “right time”
Learning Resources Shared:
1. Platforms like Microsoft Learn and other open resources
2. Opportunities to learn at their own pace
3. Experimenting with small projects to build confidence step by step
The session encouraged curiosity, idea sharing, and meaningful conversations, inspiring students to confidently explore the world of AI.
AI in Education @ St. Anthony’s School
Spoke at St. Anthony’s School on harnessing AI for smarter learning, demonstrating how students and teachers can use AI as a practical, empowering tool. The session focused on:
For Students:
1. Exploring complex topics with AI guidance
2. Enhancing creativity and brainstorming new ideas
3. Practicing lessons and receiving instant feedback
4. Learning to ask thoughtful questions and think critically
For Teachers:
1. Streamlining lesson planning and grading
2. Personalizing learning experiences for each student
3. Providing faster, more actionable feedback
4. Creating engaging and meaningful classroom activities
The session highlighted AI as a partner in learning, inspiring curiosity, confidence, and readiness among students to embrace the future of education.
Unveiling Intelligence – ACM × IARE
Spoke at IARE in an enlightening session on “Unveiling Intelligence”, exploring the real-world impact of AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI. The discussion focused on how these technologies are actively reshaping industries, workflows, and daily life.
Key highlights from the session included:
1. Redefining creativity and innovation with Generative AI
2. Bringing autonomy to complex systems through Agentic AI
3. Driving core operations with traditional AI
4. The importance of staying ahead in AI advancements
5. How individuals and organizations can lead the change, not just adapt
The session fostered engaging conversations, idea exchanges, and connections with bright minds shaping the future of AI.
Global AI Bootcamp 2025 – Microsoft, Bengaluru
Spoke at Global AI Bootcamp 2025 at Microsoft, Bengaluru, exploring AI in healthcare. The session covered:
1. Patient diagnostics & care: How AI is transforming speed and accuracy in healthcare.
2. Hospital operations & claims processing: Understanding real-world workflows and AI’s role.
3. AI ethics & trust: Why ethics and trust are critical, and why AI alone can’t fix broken processes.
4. The workshop also fostered engaging side discussions, tough questions, and curious explorations, inspiring participants to build impactful AI solutions.
Azure AI Services & Healthcare Applications – AIESEC @ IIT Hyderabad
"Spoke at an exciting AIESEC in India workshop at IIT Hyderabad, exploring the potential of Azure AI Services in healthcare. The session covered:
1. Azure AI Services: Understanding capabilities and possibilities in real-world applications.
2. Azure Cognitive Services: Hands-on exploration of AI in action.
3. Azure OpenAI: Unlocking the power of generative AI for practical use cases.
4. Participants gained practical insights, engaged with real-world tools and datasets, and learned about career opportunities and trends in AI/ML."
AI in Healthcare & Beyond – MentorX Session @ T-Hub
Spoke at a high-energy session at T-Hub, bringing together young entrepreneurs, founders, and industry leaders. The session covered:
1. AI in patient diagnostics: How AI is transforming the way healthcare professionals detect and treat patients.
2. Hospital AI integration: Why adopting AI is critical for operational efficiency and better patient outcomes.
3. Challenges in AI adoption: The hard truths and practical considerations when implementing AI solutions.
4. Broader discussions: Explored cybersecurity, machine learning, and entrepreneurship, sparking collaboration and innovative thinking.
𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
I spoke on “AI’s Transformative Role in Elevating Customer Experience.”
I shared how AI is helping industries by speeding up processes, improving accuracy, and personalizing interactions—while also highlighting how AI can enhance human empathy instead of replacing it.
Yug Mallik
Associate Director @ UnitedHealth Group | AI/ML & Digital Strategy Leader
Bengaluru, India
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