Kiran Kundargi

Kiran Kundargi is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in software engineering, technical consulting, and leadership roles. Currently a Senior Technical Consultant at Bloomreach since October 2014, Kiran specializes in integrating AI and ML technologies within the retail sector and has also worked on innovative projects such as drone-based artificial pollination for almond trees. Previous roles include founding nxtHealth solutions, where Kiran developed healthcare applications for retirement communities, and co-founding Apsora, focusing on middleware solutions for Java applications. Kiran has served as a board member for the Cupertino Library Foundation, driving community events to promote lifelong learning, and has held advisory positions in various tech projects. With a solid educational foundation, including a Master's degree in Computer Science from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Kiran has also contributed significantly to software development at Intel Corporation over an 18-year tenure.