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About
Anand Santhanam is the Global Principal Delivery Leader at Amazon Web Services (AWS). He specializes in digital transformation strategies, focusing on cloud adoption, AI/ML integration, application modernization, and modern digital business strategies for Fortune 500 companies. His expertise includes Lean Portfolio Management, Scaled Agile, and Value Stream Mapping to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Anand contributes thought leadership through articles and expert panels on topics such as Generative AI strategies, cloud cost optimization, and digital transformation frameworks. His published works include insights on controlling cloud costs and leveraging generative AI for competitive advantage. Anand has also developed a value realization framework to address the complexities of digital transformation projects, emphasizing productivity improvement, operational resilience, and business agility. His leadership at AWS focuses on achieving cost efficiencies, enhancing productivity, and reducing emissions for clients.
Anand Santhanam
Published content
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rewriting the rules of cybersecurity—helping businesses stay ahead of cyber threats while also introducing new vulnerabilities. As companies race to adopt AI-driven security tools, are they prepared for the risks AI itself presents? Members of the AI Think Tank discuss the opportunities and challenges in cybersecurity today.
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The AI talent shortage is a critical issue for the tech industry. Members of the AI Think Tank share innovative and actionable strategies—from fostering academia-industry collaboration to leveraging global talent—to help organizations overcome this challenge and build a sustainable workforce.
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Under-regulated AI technologies present risks ranging from privacy breaches to systemic bias and misuse. Discover expert insights and actionable strategies to balance innovation with public safety.
Company details
Amazon WebServices (AWS)
Company bio
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leading cloud computing platform and a subsidiary of Amazon, offering over 200 fully featured services including compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning, and IoT. Launched in 2006, AWS pioneered the pay-as-you-go model for cloud services, enabling businesses to scale resources dynamically without upfront infrastructure costs. It operates globally through a network of data centers across 105 availability zones, ensuring high reliability and low latency. AWS is widely used by startups, enterprises, and public sector organizations for its flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, maintaining a dominant market share in the cloud industry.