The Neural Talks

Meet Hima Patel, Senior Technical Staff Member and Research Manager, IBM Research India – a woman rewriting AI’s future!, she shares:✅ Her spark: From curiosity to building deep tech!✅ Her fight: Breaking barriers as a woman in AI (+ advice you NEED to hear)!✅ Her 2025 prediction: The ONE skill women must master NOW!

Is your engineering team ready to harness AI copilots—without sacrificing code quality, innovation, or junior developers’ growth? In this episode of #TheNeuralTalks, Group CTO Karthik Subramanian (Zalora, GFG) breaks down how top tech leaders are navigating the AI tightrope: ✅ The Unfiltered Truth: Discover why 20-30% faster ticket completion isn’t the full story—and the hidden risks (like code churn) every CTO must address. ✅ Scaling Secrets: How to pilot AI tools with one squad, measure impact, and avoid "Big Bang" disasters. ✅ Junior Dev Dilemma: Why Karthik banned AI copilots for new engineers—and what it means for your talent pipeline. ✅ Beyond Coding: Surprising ways AI harmonizes workflows (goodbye, camelCase vs. snake_case wars!). 🔥 Perfect for: CTOs, VPs of Engineering, Tech Leads, and anyone tired of AI hype without substance. 💡 Key Moments:

• “AI isn’t replacing devs—it’s making great ones unstoppable.”
• “The apprenticeship problem: Are we raising a generation of coders who can’t debug?”
• “$100K/year for 500 devs? The ROI even skeptics can’t ignore.”

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Meet Shilpa Rao, Principal Partner, Tata Consultancy Services – a woman rewriting AI’s future!, she shares:✅ Her spark: From curiosity to building deep tech!✅ Her fight: Breaking barriers as a woman in AI (+ advice you NEED to hear)!✅ Her 2025 prediction: The ONE skill women must master NOW! Subscribe + Hit the Bell → @TheNeuralAI 💬 Join the Movement: Tag a #WomanInAI below ➡ Featured next!

Meet Anusha Rammohan – Co-Founder & CTPO of Myelin Foundry – a woman rewriting AI’s future! In this Women’s Day Special, she shares:

✅ Her spark: From curiosity to building deep tech!✅ Her fight: Breaking barriers as a woman in AI (+ advice you NEED to hear)!✅ Her 2025 prediction: The ONE skill women must master NOW!

In this Women's Day special, four pioneering women leaders in AI reveal their unconventional journeys to the top of the tech world. From unexpected entry points to executive roles at Skyflow, Shell, ICON PLC, and Salesforce, discover the hidden pathways that can transform your tech career.

Featuring:1. Amruta Moktali, Chief Product Officer, Skyflow2. Seema Gopal, GM Data Science Commercial, Shell3. Jothi Ganesan, Product Director, ICON plc4. Dharshna Sharma, Product Manager, SalesforceLearn how these leaders navigated challenges, leveraged mentorship, and built the critical skills that propelled them forward in AI and tech.In this special Women’s Day podcast episode, they share actionable advice for women at every career stage—whether you're breaking into AI, making a pivot, or aiming for Fortune 500 leadership. Breaking into AI? Climbing the leadership ladder? These women have been there—and they’re sharing how they made it.🎧 Watch now and take notes—your AI journey starts here!

AI is about to transform product management forever.

In this exclusive preview, top product leaders from Meta, Salesforce, Skyflow AI, and Tata Communications reveal the coming seismic shifts that will redefine AI strategy in 2025.

Hear directly from:1. Amruta Moktali (Chief Product Officer, Skyflow AI) on autonomous AI agents replacing assistive models2. Prathap Muniraju (Product Manager, @meta on why open source models will reshape the industry3. Rajesh Chandran (VP Products, Tata Communications) on the rise of Chief AI Officers in the C-suite4. Sriram Sethuraman (Product Management Director, Salesforce) on the evolution from chatbots to business-critical AI agentsAre you prepared for the AI revolution that's coming faster than anyone predicted? Your product roadmap might already be obsolete.Watch the full episode dropping March 3rd to discover:Why AI trust and compliance will make or break productsHow AI agents will transform business workflowsWhat skills product leaders urgently need to developWhich AI infrastructure bets will pay offSubscribe to The Neural for more exclusive insights from the frontlines of AI innovation.

Join industry-leading experts from NVIDIA, Thoughtworks, SambaNova, Avaamo, and Global Fashion Group as they unveil the groundbreaking AI advancements reshaping our world.

This exclusive exploration delves into how artificial intelligence is transforming industries, revolutionizing business operations, and redefining human-machine collaboration.

Featured Speakers:Karthick Iyer - VP Software Engineering, NVIDIASriram Chakravarthy - Cofounder & CTO, AvaamoBharani Subramaniam - CTO India and Middle East, ThoughtworksKarthik Subramanian - Group CTO, Global Fashion GroupGirish Venkatramani - SVP of Engineering (Software, ML), SambaNova SystemsKey Topics Discussed:Our speakers analyze real-world applications across industries, ethical considerations, and the future landscape of AI integration.

From advanced machine learning algorithms to next-generation neural networks, this comprehensive discussion covers the most significant developments shaping our technological future.

Whether you're a technology professional, business leader, or AI enthusiast, this conversation offers invaluable perspectives on navigating the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Join the conversation and be part of the future.

2024 was a defining year for AI!

From DeepSeek's rise to multimodal AI breakthroughs, this year saw an explosion of innovation that is reshaping industries.

We asked top AI leaders from global companies:

💡 What were the biggest AI moments of 2024?

💡 How will these changes impact the future?

💡 What should AI professionals focus on next?

From job automation, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI agentic systems, and scaling AI to production, this episode of The Neural Talks is packed with insights from those pushing AI’s boundaries.

🌎 Key Takeaways from AI Leaders:

⚡ The shift from dominant models to an AI ecosystem

⚡ DeepSeek & China’s AI leap

⚡ The rise of multimodal AI & agentic systems⚡ Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) & AI pipelines

⚡ How AI is moving from research to real-world applications

The AI revolution is here—are you ready?

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In this episode, Ranjith Melarkode chats with Goda Ramkumar, VP of Data Science at Swiggy, about the practicalities of deploying AI and GenAI at scale for commercial use. Goda shares her expertise on bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI technologies and real-world business applications, from operational challenges to large-scale deployments.Tune in for more expert advice from Goda on how to implement and scale AI and GenAI for your business.

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In this insightful episode of The Neural Talks, we dive deep into the world of enterprise AI with Hariharasudhan Ramani, a seasoned expert in designing robust AI stacks for businesses. Explore how companies can build scalable, efficient, and future-proof AI ecosystems that deliver real value.Key discussion points include:

• The foundational elements of an enterprise AI stack
• Overcoming challenges in AI adoption at scale
• Best practices for integrating AI across business functions
• Insights into emerging AI trends and technologies

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a decision-maker in AI, or just curious about enterprise AI strategies, this episode has something for you.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more thought-provoking conversations with industry leaders.

In this episode, we dive deep into the AI vs. Generative AI debate with Ramu, a seasoned data scientist with over 21 years of experience. Join us as we explore the following key topics:

• What is the difference between traditional AI and Generative AI?
• How do these technologies apply in real-world use cases like natural language processing and machine learning?
• The pros and cons of using large language models (LLMs) versus custom AI solutions.

Key factors to consider: privacy, cost, and business impact when implementing Gen AI or traditional AI.Whether you're in tech, business, or just curious about AI, this episode offers valuable insights for understanding how these two AI approaches are shaping industries today.

Welcome back to The Neural Talks! Your front-row seatto the latest in AI innovation.

In this episode, Ranjith Malarko sits down with Bharani,the CTO at Thoughtworks, to dive deep into how Generative AI (Gen AI) isreshaping the AI landscape. Bharani brings both a strategic and hands-onperspective, exploring the integration of AI across product development andbusiness processes, from software delivery to intelligent applications.

Key Discussion Points:

Bharani offers real-world advice for businesses looking toleverage AI, highlighting the importance of data readiness and emphasizing thatdeploying Gen AI models requires a different mindset than traditional AI.

Key Takeaways:

If you want to learn more about frameworks and metrics fordeploying Gen AI, check out our latest episode featuring Bharani's insights!

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Welcome back to The Neural Bytes! Your go-to for AI insights from industry leaders.

In this episode, we’re excited to host Karthik Subramanian, Group CTO of Global Fashion Group. With over 13 years in the business, Karthik shares how AI is deeply embedded in their operations—covering everything from predictive analytics for pricing to neural search for catalog mapping and customer recommendations.

We dive into:

- The difference between traditional AI and Generative AI.

- How AI has been evolving for over 60 years, while Gen AI is just two years old.

- Insights into AI’s role in job creation versus job destruction.

Whether you're in tech or business, this episode will give you valuable takeaways on how to leverage both AI and Gen AI for competitive advantage.

Key Takeaways:

AI vs. Gen AI: What’s the difference?

AI’s long-term role in the fashion and tech industries.

The future of jobs: Gen AI as a tool for creativity, not job loss.

Tune in to learn how AI can transform industries, and don’t forget to subscribe for more thought-provoking conversations!

Welcome to The Neural Bytes, your go-to for latest AI insights delivered in bite-sized episodes! In this episode, we sit down with Hariharasudhan Ramani, a seasoned AI practitioner with over a decade of experience transforming industrial processes through AI. With the explosion of Generative AI, Hari shares his unique perspective on how this groundbreaking technology is changing the game—both in personal and corporate spheres.Wondering how to approach the AI vs. Generative AI debate? Is it just hype or the future of innovation? Hari breaks it down, from the core technology to its real-world applications. We also dive into the creative power of AI and the conversation gets deep, fast!Get ready for an engaging, thought-provoking discussion that’ll leave you rethinking what AI can do.Like, comment, and subscribe to stay tuned for more Neural Bytes that keep you ahead of the AI curve!

Join us for an insightful episode of The Neural Talks featuring Girish Venkataramani, SVP of Engineering at SambaNova Systems and former Senior Director at Cruise, where he played a pivotal role in shaping autonomous vehicle technology.

In this episode, Girish dives into the key elements of building a high-performing AI culture within modern enterprises. Drawing from his extensive experience in data engineering and machine learning, he reveals how organizations can fuel innovation while maintaining balance between scalability, modularity, and efficiency in their AI systems.

Learn how to create an environment where AI-driven teams thrive by aligning technology with business goals. Girish also emphasizes the importance of fostering collaboration between business and technical teams to unlock the full potential of AI solutions, ensuring that innovation translates into real-world impact.

Whether you’re a tech leader, a business strategist, or an AI enthusiast, this episode offers actionable insights into building systems and teams that can stay competitive in an ever-evolving AI landscape.

Key Highlights:

• The importance of establishing a high-performing AI culture in organizations
• Balancing scalability, modularity, and efficiency in AI systems
• Addressing challenges in enterprise AI and data integration
• Creating synergy between business objectives and technical execution
• Real-world examples of AI transforming industries

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In this segment of The Neural Talks, we sit down with Dr. Venkata Pingali, founder and CEO of Scribble Data, to explore the true essence of AI engineering. Dr. Pingali challenges the conventional focus on technological prowess and emphasizes the importance of aligning AI with real-world customer needs. This episode dives deep into why creating value in AI requires not just technical expertise, but a holistic understanding of the ecosystem, empathy, and iterative development.

Join us as Dr. Pingali shares insights on why value creation is a dynamic process and how AI professionals can rethink their approach to building impactful solutions. Whether you're an engineer, a product manager, or simply interested in AI, this episode will reshape your perspective on technology and its role in today's world.

Key Highlights:

• The importance of aligning AI with customer needs.
• Strategies for discovering and delivering value in AI projects.
• The evolving nature of value creation and how to stay ahead.
• The role of empathy and collaboration in AI development.
• Practical insights for engineers and product managers navigating the AI landscape.

Tune in to rethink your approach to AI and discover new ways to create meaningful impact.

Join us for an insightful episode of The Neural Talks as we welcome Bharani Subramaniam, CTO of Thought Works India & Middle East. With extensive experience in the tech industry, Bharani sheds light on critical questions: Why is the success rate of deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) in enterprises and SMBs in single digits, and how can we improve our odds in this complex AI landscape?

In this episode, Bharani delves into the relevance of foundational language models, and the importance of data diversity and quality, and offers practical steps for integrating AI into customer-facing products. He places particular emphasis on succeeding with the production deployment of LLMs, providing valuable insights and strategies for tech leaders and AI enthusiasts.

Key Highlights:

• The importance of integrating LLMs into tech products
• Data quality and diversity in AI projects
• Selecting the right AI model for your business
• Implementing RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation)
• Vector stores and their role in AI architecture
• Hosting and serving AI models
• Observability and evaluation frameworks
• Implementing guardrails for AI
• Legal and privacy considerations in AI projects

Tune in to discover how to navigate the complexities of AI and enhance your LLM deployment success. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field!