SPEAKER
Atul Rathore
AGENDA
18:15: Registration & Networking
18:45: Branch News
19:00: Main Talk & FAQ
20:00: Refreshments & networking
SYNOPSIS
Scalability with Near Zero Run Cost – A Cloud, Data & AI Perspective In today's cloud-driven world, scalability is no longer just about handling growth—it's about achieving it cost-effectively. Enterprises demand solutions with minimal run costs, optimized build costs, and seamless exit strategies.
As a Data Architect, this session explores how to design scalable, AI-driven data systems that align with the "Zero Cost by Design" non-functional requirement (NFR).
Discussion Points
1. The Cost Paradigm Shift in Cloud & AI
2. Architecting for Near Zero Run Cost
3. AI & Data Engineering at Minimal Cost
4. Case Studies Applicability
• Cloud Architects optimizing cost-performance trade-offs
• Data & AI Practitioners building scalable, low-cost analytics
• FinOps & Business Leaders ensuring cost-efficient innovation
Attendees will understand how to scale intelligently while keeping run costs near zero, ensuring sustainable and efficient cloud, data, and AI ecosystems.
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Atul is a Managing Data & Advanced Analytics Architect at a global consultancy Capgemini, responsible for strategic cloud data management, governance, and architecture.
Previously, he served as the Head of Data Architecture at a Swiss private bank and was a key member of the Architectural Centre of Excellence, specializing in aligning knowledge and experience globally through a community of practice.
Atul has over 30 years of IT experience across the UK, EU, USA, India, and Singapore, working on large-scale digital transformation programs for blue-chip companies.
He has expertise in developing data strategies focused on domain-driven design and business-driven development, with a balance of data streaming analytics, security, and microservices, particularly for financial institutions, banks, and UK government digital services.
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