Harshad Pitkar
( Cummins Inc )
Harshad has consistently demonstrated technical excellence, leadership, and innovation in the fields of cloud computing, AI-driven automation, database leadership and infrastructure engineering over the past 10 years. His contributions span multiple domains, significantly shaping the scalability, security, and operational efficiency of IT systems.
1. Advancing Cloud Computing and AI Integration (2020 – 2025)
For the past 5 years, Harshad has led strategic initiatives in hybrid cloud, AI-driven automation, and computing at scale. His expertise in Kubernetes, edge computing, and AI governance has influenced enterprise architectures and regulatory frameworks, ensuring secure and efficient cloud-based AI deployments. He played a key role in automating IT infrastructure, enabling self-healing, scalable environments for critical applications.
3. Database Leadership (2015 – 2020)
Harshad demonstrated deep expertise in database architecture, optimization, and performance tuning for both on-premises and cloud-based environments. He has led initiatives to modernize database systems, implementing high-availability architectures, automation-driven database management, and AI-enhanced query optimization. Their contributions have significantly improved data accessibility, security, and system performance, supporting mission-critical applications across industries.
Harshad's ability to bridge theory with practical implementation has guided professionals in understanding and applying advanced computing paradigms.
He has demonstrated sustained excellence, leadership, and impact in his field.
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