Akhilesh Chaganti

Talk Title:

Evolution of Data Systems: The Rise of Object Storage

Abstract:

Object storage is becoming a common foundation for data systems, extending beyond data lakes into databases, search, and streaming. This talk explores the forces behind that shift and how it changes the way systems are designed and operated. We’ll examine the architectural ideas and trade-offs behind this evolution, offering a practical perspective on why object storage is gaining ground, where it fits, and what it means for the future of data infrastructure.

Profile:

Akhilesh Chaganti is a Staff Software Engineer at IBM with over a decade of experience building large-scale data systems. He previously worked at AWS, Nutanix, and NetApp.