Technical Professional of the Year

Introduction:
Throughout his illustrious 17-year career in banking, finance, and digital product transformation, Prabhu Patel has navigated pivotal roles within esteemed financial institutions and entrepreneurial ventures. His professional odyssey is characterized by an unwavering commitment to innovation and a consistent dedication to delivering exceptional customer experiences. With a focus on achieving pioneering milestones in the digital landscape, Prabhu's extensive background in software development, implementation, and leadership has left an enduring impact on diverse organizations.

Active Participation and Mentorship:
As an active Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow member of IETE, and a Professional Member of ACM, Prabhu Patel engages in shaping the future of these prestigious organizations.

Volunteer Contributions:
Taking on the role of a mentor on ADPList, Prabhu Patel dedicates 200 minutes to mentoring students globally, offering guidance to industry newcomers. Simultaneously, he embarked on creating free online study material on Udemy titled "Apache Flink: Unleashing Real-Time Potential" and worked on a book about Apache Flink Technologies, set to be completed in 2024.

Patents and Publications:
1. Authored a scholarly article titled "Real-Time Data Streaming and Edge Computing: Powering the Future," submitted to the Transactions on Big Data. This regular paper explores topics such as data streaming, edge computing, scalability, performance optimization, real-time processing, and Big Data computation.
2. File a patent to the United States Patent & Trademark Office about the invention of Real-Time Data Streaming - Hybrid Key Process Function

Recognition and Evaluation:
Privileged to evaluate pre-release books and serve as a distinguished judge for esteemed industry awards, including the Globee Awards and SIIA Codie Awards, Prabhu Patel brings deep industry knowledge and a dedication to recognizing excellence.

Founding AASDP and Indian Achiever Awards:
In 2023, Prabhu Patel founded the American Association for Data Streaming Professionals, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing real-time data streaming practices. His innovation, the Hybrid Key Process Function, received the Indian Achiever Awards on January 5, 2024, further cementing its contribution to the field of data streaming.