Pragathi believes great engineering goes beyond code—it’s driven by collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement. As a Databricks Champion, she simplifies complex problems, accelerates delivery, and empowers teams to harness data and AI for lasting impact.

Noel Anson is a seasoned data and technology leader at Slalom with over a decade of experience in delivering data products and building high-performing teams. Based in Chicago, he serves as the Databricks Business Unit Lead for the US. In his role, Noel is responsible for delivering transformational outcomes using databricks and leading large-scale delivery efforts.

Sebastian leads Slalom’s global Databricks Business Unit, helping organizations transform through data modernization and AI innovation. He drives the global growth of Slalom’s Databricks partnership by developing and executing joint go-to-market strategies, guiding clients on their data and AI journeys, and fostering collaboration across industries. Passionate about empowering people, Sebastian enables Slalom’s local and global data practitioners to deliver meaningful outcomes and accelerate value for clients around the world.

 Soumya is a Data & AI technology leader highly passionate about delivering impactful, high value Data & AI solutions to Slalom’s strategic clients across a variety of industry verticals like Financial Services, Telecommunications, CPG, Manufacturing etc. As the Head of Databricks Center of Excellence at Slalom, Soumya is focused on building firm’s expertise and innovative solution offerings closely partnering with Databricks and Slalom’s strategic enterprise clients.