About the Authors

Sundeep Goud Katta is a seasoned technology leader based in California, with over 13 years of experience in AI-driven solutions, cloud-based architectures, and scalable CRM platforms. As a lead, he has spearheaded enterprise-grade initiatives that streamline deployment pipelines, enhance system resilience, and drive intelligent automation through GPT-powered models and predictive analytics. Sundeep’s technical expertise spans across CRM experience platforms, Azure cloud ecosystems, and modern web technologies, including Three.js, Revit, and WPF. He has played a pivotal role in large-scale platform migrations, performance tuning, and the creation of robust validation and monitoring frameworks that power secure, high-performing, and user-centric systems. An active contributor to the tech community, Sundeep has served as a reviewer for IEEE COMPASS, judged prestigious industry awards such as Globee and Brandon Hall, and reviewed technical publications for leading publishers including O’Reilly and Manning. His passion for innovation, technical excellence, and knowledge-sharing positions him as a leading voice in the evolving landscape of scalable data engineering.

Lav Kumar is a seasoned full-stack developer with over 12 years of experience architecting and delivering scalable, enterprise-grade software solutions. Based in Fremont, California, Lav currently serves as a lead member of technical staff at a leading CRM company in San Francisco, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing AI-powered search capabilities. His work focuses on enhancing user experience through personalized search results and the optimization of intelligent search algorithms. Lav’s professional journey includes impactful tenures at Nokia and Samsung, where he contributed to the development of core features and applications that helped shape the commercial success of flagship products. His technical expertise spans Java/J2EE, modern UI development, microservices architecture, and the integration of AI/ML technologies into production systems. A passionate advocate for data science and big data, Lav is dedicated to building innovative, data-driven solutions that scale. His contributions have earned him multiple awards for excellence and innovation across his career. As a Salesforce Trailhead Ranger and an Accelerate Program Graduate, Lav demonstrates an ongoing commitment to professional growth and technical mastery.