Shashank Kapadia
Engineer & Leader
AI/ML Engineering
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
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Shashank Kapadia is a recognized leader in machine learning, specializing in large-scale AI solutions that don’t just drive business impact—they redefine how enterprises harness intelligence. With over a decade of experience at global industry leaders, he has pioneered cutting-edge machine learning innovations across personalization, search, and retail—optimizing revenue, enhancing engagement, and transforming decision-making on a large scale.
Beyond technical execution, Shashank is a vocal advocate for ethical AI, fairness, and transparency—ensuring ML systems serve both business goals and societal needs. His thought leadership extends beyond the workplace: he’s a sought-after speaker at global AI conferences, a published researcher in NLP, and an expert judge for top-tier industry awards and hackathons. His insights on the realities of machine learning, from the myths of real-time AI to the challenges of model deployment, resonate widely across the AI community.
A valedictorian in Operations Research from Northeastern University, Shashank blends deep technical expertise with high-level strategic thinking, making him the ideal guest for conversations on AI at scale, ML in production, ethical AI, and the future of machine learning systems. Whether debunking industry hype or sharing hard-won lessons from the field, he delivers candid, actionable insights that leave audiences informed and inspired.
Shashank Kapadia is also featured on our premiere Features Page, and you can read his Podcast Interview Transcript.
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Shashank Kapadia’s comments and opinions are provided in their personal capacity and not as a representative of Walmart. They do not reflect the views of Walmart and are not endorsed by Walmart.
