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.
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Invited speaker at leading technology and data conferences covering generative AI, retail innovation, and the future of software development.
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.
Watch recording ↗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.
Access talk ↗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.
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.
Access recording ↗Educator
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.
About
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.
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