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Speaker

Mrinal Devadas

Principal Architect Global Shared Resources EMEA, NetApp

Principal Architect with experience enabling global customers in a variety of industry verticals. Currently focussed on designing data platforms for the brave new world of autonomous driving, connected vehicles and next generation of mobility services.

Until recently I was part of a team @ NetApp leading the effort to simplify, standardise and automate transition of customers' existing IT infrastructure to the NetApp Data Fabric. We achieved this by educating Field Operations on a transition methodology fit for customers of all shapes and sizes. One direct outcome of this team’s efforts was the reduction of time spent by sales teams on successful transition opportunities. Another quantifiable outcome was the inclusion of value added services to the overall deal.

The overarching theme to my career till date is I have put myself in positions I have had to popularise new technologies and solutions within my organisation. This has involved building new practices, creating and delivering training as well as proving the concept of new solutions to customers. This has enabled me to design and implement data management platforms for High Performance Compute platforms used in scientific research, Formula 1 teams, Oil and Gas and Electronic Design Automation. The diverse exposure gives me a unique ability to place the "Big Picture" in context to my customers business objectives.

Specialities: Data Governance, Service-oriented architecture, Transformation and Cloud Value Management

Company

NetApp

NetApp is the data authority. We help customers build their unique data fabric to help fuel data-driven innovation on the world’s biggest clouds, modernize IT, and create a seamless hybrid multicloud experience. Together with our partners, we empower global organizations to change their world with data by enriching the customer experience, fostering greater innovation, and optimizing operations. Find out more www.netapp.com.