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Subba Rao Katragadda is a Data Engineering & analytics leader helping shape the future of global MedTech, supply chain, Finance. As Senior Principal Data Engineer at Johnson& Johnson, he drives enterprise-wide transformation across one of the world’s most influential Healthcare & Medical device institutions—bridging advanced technology, agile strategy, and responsible innovation to modernize the business of Medical Technology, deep expertise at data engineering architecture, analytics, AI, and enterprise operations. An expert in AI integration, enterprise innovation, and digital transformation, Subba leads high-impact initiatives that fundamentally reimagine how Medtech services firms operate, compete, and create value. His work spans AI governance, innovation ecosystems, data engineering strategy, agile transformation, and emerging technology adoption—with a relentless focus on scalable outcomes that drive business excellence and societal progress. With over a decade of leadership experience at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation, Subba operates seamlessly across C-suite strategy, deep technology domains, and enterprise execution. He is a passionate advocate for evidence-based innovation, ethical AI, and building innovative cultures that balance velocity with governance and trust. Subba is a recognized global thought leader and trusted advisor, frequently invited to speak and write on the future of Medical Technology, AI ethics, and innovation leadership, focusing on transforming complex business challenges into scalable, data-driven solutions that create measurable impact. his experience spans global supply chains, digital transformation, and organizational excellence, where I’ve guided cross-functional teams in efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth.
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In the race to feed AI’s insatiable appetite for training data, model builders are increasingly butting heads with the platforms that host the content they depend on. The latest flashpoint is Reddit’s lawsuit against Perplexity AI, which accuses the company of “industrial-scale” evasion of anti-scraping protections and the indirect harvesting of Reddit posts through search engine caches. The case raises a knotty question: When is public web content a legitimate training resource, and when is it legally and/or ethically off-limits? Responses are arriving from both the marketplace and governments, with emerging startups helping content creators monetize AI-harvested data and Europe advancing the Artificial Intelligence Act, which would require firms to disclose or summarize copyrighted training data. The members of the Senior Executive AI Think Tank bring a practical and experienced perspective to the discussion of what responsible data acquisition should look like. Here, they break down where ethical and legal lines should be drawn and what responsible access must entail for AI developers, and they share insightful tips to help platforms rethink their data-licensing and access-control strategies.
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Johnson & Johnson
Company bio
Johnson & Johnson MedTech innovates at the intersection of biology and technology. With a focus on treating with pinpoint precision in the hardest-to-reach parts of the body, restoring anatomy and reimagining healing, our portfolio of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments is addressing the most complex health challenges. We’re reimagining the way healthcare is delivered and helping people live longer, healthier lives in these four areas: Cardiovascular Orthopaedics Surgery Vision