Shikhar Kwatra is a AI/ML Partner Solutions Architect at OpenAI, working with leading SIs, RSIs and Global System Integrators. He has earned the title of World’s Youngest Master Inventor with over 500 patents in the AI/ML & IoT domain. With over 10 years of industry experience from startups to large-scale enterprises, Shikhar aids in architecting, building, and maintaining cost-efficient, scalable cloud environments for organizations, and supports GSI partners in building strategic industry solutions. Shikhar is passionate about leading generative AI and MLOps use cases, advocating best practices, educating and training partners and clients, designing and collaborating with AWS partners, and developing and deploying Data & AI products and solutions. His mission is to help organizations leverage the power of cloud and data to transform their businesses and achieve their goals. Shikhar dons multiple hats as a technical journal reviewer, book author, and an esteemed educator. His academic pedigree includes a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the prestigious Columbia University. In his spare time, Shikhar enjoys playing guitar, composing music and practicing Yoga and mindfulness.