Background

Rajesh Sura is a distinguished data and AI leader with more than 16 years of experience in designing and managing enterprise-scale data platforms, advanced analytics systems, and AI-powered decision intelligence solutions. As the Head of Data Engineering and Analytics at Amazon North America Stores, he leads the development of foundational infrastructure and data architecture that supports strategy, automation, and reporting for thousands of users across Amazon’s global ecosystem. His work spans cloud-native BI transformations, NLP-driven analytics, and governance frameworks that ensure both scalability and compliance in complex enterprise environments. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow at multiple global scientific societies, and contributes his expertise as a Board Advisor at the Intelligent Automation Forum, Executive Council member at AI Frontier Network, and US Delegate at GAFAI. Rajesh also plays an active role in the global data and AI community—as a mentor on ADPList, where he is recognized among the Top 10 Mentors in AI, as a peer reviewer of more than 100 manuscripts for leading journals including IEEE Xplore, Springer and Elsevier, and as a judge for international hackathons and technology leadership awards. As an independent researcher, keynote speaker, and thought leader, Rajesh regularly shares insights through publications, conferences, and advisory roles. With a strong focus on mentorship and ethical innovation, he is committed to building intelligent analytics systems that are not only powerful but also responsible, while helping guide the next generation of talent in the field.