V Chandramouliswaran (Mouli), Vice President, Data and Site Leader at PayPal India, shared his views on this initiative and the growing opportunities for the country’s tech talent.
- How does Tech Talk contribute to the professional development of India’s developer base?
An efficient and adaptable developer community is the key to maintaining India’s leadership in the global tech industry. To do this, sharing knowledge and promoting collaborative development are highly valuable factors. Tech Talk was organized for this purpose. The sessions and workshops were thoughtfully designed to enhance the performance of participating developers and open up their ideas and possibilities to solve complex problems. From the opening address by Mudita Tiwari, Senior Director of Product on PayPal’s latest solution, Fastlane, to Guru Bhatt’s thought-provoking keynote address on “Man, Machine, and Magic – The Endless Quest for Infinite Intelligence,” the event was inspiring. The next generation of technology leaders. India’s strong tech scene has given rise to some great tech minds who are shaping the future of technology from India to the world. The event was designed to provide a collaborative platform for leaders of today and aspiring leaders of the future to engage, exchange and inspire to create transformative experiences, thereby further strengthening India’s position on the global tech landscape. Is possible.
- How does PayPal ensure that its team of developers and engineers stay up to date on the latest trends and advanced technologies?
Today, technology is evolving rapidly, and the speed at which this evolution is disrupting lives and experiences makes it important to constantly learn, relearn, and perhaps even unlearn. Innovation and learning go together; And at PayPal, we’re in the business of positively disrupting people’s payment experiences through innovation. To enable this, we make conscious efforts to ensure that our employees remain constantly up-skilled by adopting new technologies and practical skills required for the job. Our regular engagement with some of the top minds in the industry through hackathons, guest lectures, mentorship programs and other avenues fosters knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities, as well as keeping our team updated on the latest developments, ensuring So that they are ready for the industry. , Hosting Tech Talk for the first time in India was also an important step in this direction. It was a great opportunity to connect with industry experts and tech talents from across the city; And some of our teams used it right away to gather direct feedback on a major initiative prototype, ensuring that our solutions were aligned with user expectations and needs. Additionally, the insights shared by PayPal Champion Karthik Maniyar on the real impact of PayPal’s technology serve as a strong motivator, inspiring us to continuously hone our skills and strive for excellence.
PayPal India Team at PayPal Tech Talk 2024
- What are your views on the Generative AI opportunity in India, and how can today’s developers harness its potential to drive growth and innovation in their roles?
Generative AI is a powerful lever that has the potential to drive change and create impact across diverse sectors. The potential applications of generative AI are vast, ranging from enhancing the customer experience to optimizing business operations and creating new revenue streams.
The key to harnessing the potential of GenAI lies in increasing skills in AI and machine learning technologies, especially mastering AI frameworks, experimenting with different AI models, understanding ethical AI practices, and keeping up with the latest research and advancements. To stay updated. Furthermore, it will be essential to collaborate with data scientists and AI researchers to bring AI-powered innovations to life. This can be achieved through mentorship programmes, internal hackathons, continuous learning and development initiatives, knowledge-sharing enabled by engagement with top industry leaders, etc. Technology is an interesting place. If talent is deployed in the right way, it can be a great tool for building a strong group of tech enthusiasts.
- What were your key takeaways from this year’s event in terms of talent engagement? What can we expect from the next Tech Talk event?
Adopting a culture of continuous learning ensures that professionals remain relevant and competitive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Another important takeaway is that sharing knowledge and promoting collaborative development is highly valued. Hence the aim is to create a network of peers and industry leaders to exchange ideas and promote innovation.
Ultimately, we learned that adopting agile methodology can accelerate product development; And it is essential to deliver better customer experience through agile methodology. With the advent of assistive AI, focusing on customer value and the end-to-end customer journey has become more important than ever, and developers play a vital role in this process. I am sure that the success of PayPal India Tech Talk 2024 has set a high bar for future events. Special thanks to our external speakers for joining us and contributing to this event with their valuable insights and expertise. As we build on this momentum, we aim to create extraordinary experiences with our developers for our customers in this era of the API and AI economy.
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