Hybrid: Scalability with Near Zero Run Cost

Speaker

Atul Rathore

Agenda

18:15 - Registration & Networking

18:30 - Event starts

18:45 - Branch News

19:00 - Main Talk & FAQ

20:00 - Refreshments & networking

21:00 - Event ends

Synopsis

Scalability with Near Zero Run Cost – A Cloud, Data & AI Perspective In today's cloud-driven world, scalability is no longer just about handling growth—it's about achieving it cost-effectively. Enterprises demand solutions with minimal run costs, optimized build costs, and seamless exit strategies.

As a Data Architect, this session explores how to design scalable, AI-driven data systems that align with the "Zero Cost by Design" non-functional requirement (NFR).

Discussion Points

1. The Cost Paradigm Shift in Cloud & AI
2. Architecting for Near Zero Run Cost
3. AI & Data Engineering at Minimal Cost
4. Case Studies Applicability

• Cloud Architects optimizing cost-performance trade-offs
• Data & AI Practitioners building scalable, low-cost analytics
• FinOps & Business Leaders ensuring cost-efficient innovation

Attendees will understand how to scale intelligently while keeping run costs near zero, ensuring sustainable and efficient cloud, data, and AI ecosystems.

About the speaker

Atul Rathore

Atul is a Managing Data & Advanced Analytics Architect at a global consultancy Capgemini, responsible for strategic cloud data management, governance, and architecture.

Previously, he served as the Head of Data Architecture at a Swiss private bank and was a key member of the Architectural Centre of Excellence, specializing in aligning knowledge and experience globally through a community of practice.

Atul has over 30 years of IT experience across the UK, EU, USA, India, and Singapore, working on large-scale digital transformation programs for blue-chip companies.

He has expertise in developing data strategies focused on domain-driven design and business-driven development, with a balance of data streaming analytics, security, and microservices, particularly for financial institutions, banks, and UK government digital services

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