Engineering Leader & Platform Architect

Building systems that
scale, adapt,
and deliver impact.

Senior engineering leader with over 16 years of experience building high-impact distributed systems, platform engineering, and applied AI — translating complex technology into measurable business outcomes.

16+
Years Experience
160K YouTube
Subscribers

Walmart Global Tech
Tmobile
Shutterfly
Adaequare
Zalando
Akamai
Google
Evry

Conference Talks & Keynotes

Invited speaker at leading technology and data conferences covering generative AI, retail innovation, and the future of software development.

NYU · Intellibus · WeWork NYC · Sep 2024
AI Masterclass: The Future of Generative AI in Retail

Presented at Talking AI NYC, a WeWork-hosted thought leadership event with senior leaders from Tinder, Capital One, artius.ID, and NYU — covering how AI is reshaping business, customer engagement, and digital governance.

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ODSC · Open Data Science Conference
The AI Advantage: Transforming Software Development for Operational Excellence

Deep dive into AI across all stages of the software development lifecycle — from deployment risk detection to production anomaly mitigation — grounded in real-world findings from Walmart's core platform engineering.

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DigiMarCon · Digital Marketing Conference
Amazing Ways Retailers Are Using AI

Explored how leading retailers leverage computer vision for cashierless checkout, recommendation engines for personalization, ML for demand forecasting, and dynamic pricing — turning AI from a promise into a present-tense competitive advantage.

TDWI Virtual Summit
Amazing Ways Retailers Are Using Generative AI

Discussed generative AI's role in personalizing retail — from tailored recommendations and dynamic marketing content to virtual try-ons and immersive customer journeys. Highlighted practical patterns and ethical considerations for deploying generative interfaces at enterprise scale.

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Free Tech Education for
Engineers Worldwide

Through YouTube and Medium, Narendra teaches software engineers and aspiring tech leaders to master system design and distributed systems — making complex architectural concepts accessible at scale.

160K+
YouTube Subscribers
Free for Everyone

Lead, Design,
and Deliver Software Systems

Senior Engineering Manager and Architect at Walmart Global Tech — recognized for driving innovation and technical excellence across the industry. With over 16 years of experience, I lead large-scale distributed systems that power Walmart's international inventory management and communications platforms, influencing more than $1 billion in operational impact.

My role ensures the reliability, scalability, and continuous evolution of Walmart's global technology infrastructure. I am also deeply committed to Responsible AI, actively contributing to All Tech Is Human, USDR, and IEEE to support the ethical development and deployment of technology.

$1B+
Operational impact influenced
16+
Years building at scale
160K
Engineers taught via YouTube
3
Ethics orgs: IEEE, USDR, ATiH

Awards & Professional Judging