Judging Panel
Sanket Chandrakant Sable
With over a decade of distinguished experience at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and strategic business objectives, Sanket stands as a seasoned software professional with a comprehensive and deep expertise spanning the critical domains of software development, complex architecture, innovative solution design, and impactful business strategy. His career is marked by a consistent ability to bridge the gap between intricate business requirements and robust, scalable technical solutions – a skill honed through extensive engagement with stakeholders across a wide spectrum of industries, including the demanding environments of advertising, healthcare, finance, and the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning within leading Big Tech organizations. Currently, as a Senior Technical Solutions Consultant at Google, Sanket is at the forefront of leveraging the company's state-of-the-art AI capabilities to architect and deploy highly scalable solutions for a diverse client base. These innovative deployments are designed to drive significant operational efficiencies, directly translating into substantial time and cost savings for organizations. Furthermore, He serves as a key product and subject matter expert for Google's sophisticated Clean Room solutions, specifically focusing on empowering advertisers, agencies, and partners in the realm of Youtube Ads and Measurement while rigorously prioritizing data privacy and compliance at every layer. This role requires not only deep technical understanding but also a keen awareness of the regulatory landscape and the strategic needs of global businesses. Prior to his current tenure at Google, Sanket built a strong foundation through impactful roles as a Solutions Engineer and Senior Software Engineer across major international technology hubs in the United States, India, and Hong Kong. These diverse experiences have provided a global perspective on technology challenges and solutions. Throughout these roles, Sanket has cultivated a proven and consistent track record of successfully building and deploying impactful software and solutions. These platforms have been utilized by a vast and varied user base, effectively scaling from serving thousands to reaching millions of users worldwide. Beyond user adoption, these technical endeavors have consistently generated significant financial benefits for the organizations involved, contributing millions of dollars in direct revenue and business growth. A particularly noteworthy aspect of Sanket’s career is his crucial involvement in navigating and ensuring product compliance with the increasingly complex and evolving landscape of privacy, compliance, and risk regulations. This includes significant frameworks such as GDPR and the DMA. His proactive and diligent efforts in this critical area have been instrumental in mitigating potential legal liabilities and operational risks, resulting in substantial cost avoidance for companies – outcomes measured in the hundreds of millions of USD – by preventing potential fines and ensuring regulatory adherence. This demonstrates a strategic understanding of technology's broader impact and the importance of responsible innovation. Sanket's technical prowess is firmly grounded in a strong academic foundation, holding both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Science and Engineering. This rigorous educational background provides the theoretical depth necessary to effectively apply fundamental software engineering principles, advanced architectural patterns, and complex algorithmic thinking to real-world challenges. His technical skillset is broad and versatile, encompassing proficiency in core object-oriented languages like C# and Java, robust backend technologies including T-SQL and PL-SQL, and dynamic frontend development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This is complemented by expertise in Python, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and the design and implementation of RESTful APIs, reflecting a modern and comprehensive technical repertoire. Bringing a unique blend of deep technical expertise, strategic business acumen, a proven track record of delivering impactful and compliant solutions, and experience across diverse global markets, his experience in evaluating complex technical designs, understanding their business implications, assessing scalability and feasibility, and navigating regulatory requirements provides a strong foundation for evaluating innovation, technical excellence, strategic thinking, and potential impact in technology-driven initiatives.

