Ansible Automates 2026 (Livestream)

Deepika manages and leads the research programs in big data and analytics (BDA), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and Web3.

Deepika is a seasoned data and AI professional and brings extensive knowledge about the impact of data engineering, big data cloud platforms, and data science across critical sectors. She has extensive experience in software delivery as well as sales leadership and management. She also has over 20 years of experience in IT services, including leadership roles, at Capgemini, Infosys, and Accenture, and has strong industry expertise in the telecommunications and retail industries. More so, Deepika has an entrepreneurial spirit and has previously founded her own online retail fashion business.

Deepika holds a master’s degree in communication systems engineering from the University of Kent in United Kingdom and a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communications from the University of Madras, India.

Hari Prasad serves as the Vice President of Digital Infrastructure Technologies at Noventiq ValuePoint in Bengaluru, bringing over 25 years of experience in architecting and delivering large scale data center, cloud, network, and security transformations for enterprise customers in India. An accomplished Information Technology Architect and pre sales leader, he focuses on helping customers modernize legacy environments into software defined, cloud ready, and AI enabled platforms that drive measurable improvements in resilience, security, and TCO. He currently leads the Digital Infrastructure Technology practice, covering data center modernization, hybrid cloud (including Red Hat OpenShift and OpenStack), network evolution, and AI platforms, while co managing cybersecurity and working closely with OEM partners to deliver integrated solutions. His role encompasses executive customer engagement, solution architecture, and governance for complex multi vendor programs, with a proven track record of taking transformation initiatives from concept to steady state operations. Throughout his career, Hari has led cross functional technical teams, built new practice lines, and contributed to key partner specializations in automation and data protection, leveraging his core strengths in CxO level consulting, solution storytelling, and ecosystem orchestration to deliver predictable outcomes.

Prasoon UV serves as the Technical Manager for Red Hat at Noventiq ValuePoint in Bengaluru, bringing over 17 years of experience in designing and delivering enterprise grade hybrid cloud, container, and virtualization solutions. He specializes in helping organizations transition from traditional infrastructure to modern, cloud native platforms using Red Hat OpenShift, OpenShift Virtualization, and Ansible Automation to enable improved agility and operational efficiency. In his current role, Prasoon drives end to end technical engagements, from initial discovery and architecture design to implementation and Day 2 operations, with a focus on accelerating VM to container adoption and implementing automation first strategies. He works closely with cross functional teams and OEM ecosystems to deliver integrated solutions aligned with business outcomes, emphasizing resilience, performance, and cost optimization. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in building repeatable solution frameworks and driving migration strategies for complex transformation programs. His core strengths include solution architecture, technical storytelling, and orchestrating execution with partner ecosystems to deliver predictable, high impact outcomes for customers.

Sid is an accomplished business value strategist and leader within the Red Hat Business Value Practice in India. With nearly two decades of experience, he specializes in aligning CXO business priorities with technology transformations, particularly across multi-cloud journeys, platform, application and security modernization.

He focuses on defining and quantifying the business value of Red Hat solutions by exploring customer priorities, uncovering IT challenges, and correlating transformative solutions with tangible business and technical outcomes. Sid is a trusted advisor, known for building robust business cases that justify strategic technology investments.

Leading the business value practice for Red Hat India, Sid is specialists in crafting transformation strategies, justifying value, and defining necessary people and process changes.

His expertise is reinforced by certifications including AIML, Six Sigma Black Belt, Scrum Master and Digital Transformation, enabling him to effectively help organizations achieve measurable success through digital change.

Chintamani heads Solution Architecture & Presales for the Enterprise FSI segment at Red Hat India. With 25 years of experience across Red Hat, IBM, and TCS, he brings deep expertise in cloud, AI, enterprise IT and Telecom Network Assurance. He works with customers to align Red Hat’s enterprise open-source solutions with business goals and helps in their Digital Transformation, Application Modernization, Automation and AI journeys.

Sarabjit is a Principal Specialist Solution Architect at Red Hat, focusing on strategic customers in Automation domain, AI Solutions, hybrid cloud architectures, and cloud-native applications. With over 25 years of industry experience, Sarabjit has extensive expertise in developing architecture blueprints, roadmaps, and leading discussions with CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs. He holds numerous industry certifications in technologies including cloud computing, integration technologies, workflow management, and security solutions

Rakesh Chhabria is a results-driven Sales Specialist focused on Red Hat Ansible Automation solutions, helping enterprises accelerate their automation journey and drive operational efficiency at scale. With a strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise transformation initiatives, he partners closely with customers to identify automation opportunities across application deployment, configuration management, and day-to-day IT operations.

Rakesh combines technical insight with a consultative sales approach, enabling organizations to modernize their IT environments while reducing complexity, risk, and manual effort. He has experience working with diverse stakeholders—from infrastructure teams to C-level executives—aligning Ansible Automation Platform capabilities with business goals such as faster time-to-market, improved compliance, and cost optimization.

Passionate about innovation and digital transformation, Rakesh continuously explores emerging trends in AI, cloud, and automation to deliver impactful solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

Pawan Sinha leads partners and alliances for Red Hat’s APAC Learning Services, driving regional growth by bridging the gap between emerging technology and workforce readiness. With nearly 20 years of experience at Dell, IBM, and Oracle, Pawan specialises in building the talent ecosystems required to scale modern technology. He is a strategic architect of growth across India and Southeast Asia, focusing on how GSIs and OEMs can leverage Red Hat’s training to drive enterprise-wide digital transformation.

Navneet Rathi is an experienced IT professional specializing in automation and infrastructure management, with a strong focus on Ansible and Linux platforms. He has expertise in designing and implementing automation solutions for complex enterprise environments, Navneet is passionate about streamlining processes, reducing manual effort, and delivering scalable, reliable automation frameworks that enhance system performance and business outcomes.

Dhruv is an Ansible SSA with strong expertise in infrastructure, Virtualization, Container Technologies and cloud platforms. He has solid hands-on experience working across private and public cloud environments, helping design and deliver scalable, reliable solutions aligned with customer requirements. He is passionate about leveraging automation to simplify complex environments and improve operational efficiency. His work focuses on driving consistency and speeed through enterprise automation and modern infrastructure managememnt.

Neha is an Automation specialist with a strong foundation in IT operations and DevOps, focused on Linux and Windows environments. She drives automation-led solutions to simplify operations, improve consistency, and enable scalable enterprise systems. She is known for translating complex technical challenges into impactful, business-aligned outcomes.