Alok Shankar

TECHNICAL AND THOUGHT LEADER

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work and education

Engineering Manager

2020-Present

Sr. Software Engineer

2017-2020

Member of Technical Staff

2014-2017

Software Developer

2012-2014

Software Engineer

2007-2010

Masters of Science

2010-2012

B.Tech

2003-2007

Features in media

Alok's expertise in health AI and the utilization of Edge Computing for this purpose were highlighted in The Guardian Nigeria.

Alok’s insights were published in the article: what you need to know about hybrid cloud computing

Alok’s insights were published in the article: Can Gen AI give intranets the facelift the’ve been needing?

Alok was featured in This day live for his insights on edge computing

Alok’s insights were published in the article: Multi-cloud vs hybrid cloud: what’s the difference?

Alok’s insights were published in the article: It Could Be 5 Years Before We See Productivity Gains From Generative AI

Alok was also featured in The Nation for his insights on edge computing

The guardian Nigeria published Alok shankar’s appearence in the health Ai conference

conferences and talks

IEEE CNSV, Milpitas, California

Alok Shankar gave a 2-hour technical talk about edge cloud devices, the transformative implications of edge computing, exploring how these advancements could shape future trends in the digital infrastructure landscape.

Developer Week, Oakland, California

Alok Covered the technical insights on distributed cloud, the role of edge cloud devices in the distributed cloud, and use cases.

Virtual Conference, held in Nigeria

Alok discussed role of Edge Computing in providing healthcare solutions where connectivity and internet infrastructure do not exist.

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Awards & Recognition

Times Power Icons 2024

Awarded by the Times of india

International Achiever’s

Award 2022-23

Awarded by Indian Achievers’ Forum

Technical program committees

Future Technologies Conference 2024

Computing Conference

2024

Future of information and communication conference

2024

About

I am Alok Shankar, an Engineering Leader and Inventor with a rich background in Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Edge Computing, Healthcare IT & AI, and Networking. I earned my Master’s degree from the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University and have gathered over 15 years of extensive experience in the field.


Currently, I’m making strides as an Engineering Manager at Oracle, dedicated to enhancing seamless exchange in the Oracle Health AI organization. Beyond my managerial role, I am also an Angel Investor and a member of the Angel Squad at Hustle Fund VC.


My passion and expertise extend to advisory roles in several startups. My journey includes fruitful collaborations with industry giants like Microsoft, Cisco, Sumo Logic, and Big Switch/Arista.


I am also a Hindi poet and lyricist, with my work showcased in multiple Indian literary magazines and featured in radio programs and interviews. My creative journey includes penning a Bollywood song by the iconic Mohit Chauhan and contributions to other songs and albums. I have some published work in books like "Ek Katra Aasmaan" and "Sambhavna dot com."


In the world of technological innovation, I’ve made significant contributions in fields like cloud-edge device virtualization, edge device provisioning and uninterrupted network upgrades. My leadership roles have been crucial in pioneering major cloud products and services, including spearheading the customer experience cloud services for Roving Edge Infrastructure at Oracle.

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