Pete Cooney
Lead Data Architect
Jackson National Life
Pete Cooney is an experienced technology professional with over 20 years’ experience in data, data integration, application integration, business architecture, process engineering and enterprise architecture. He is currently the Lead Data Architect and Data Architecture Manager for Jackson as part of the Enterprise Architecture team at Jackson National Life, a leading provider of annuities and other insurance-related investment vehicles.
Harini Rajagopal
Sr Manager, Data Engineering
AAA Life Insurance Co
Harini Rajagopal is a senior data engineering leader with over a decade of experience delivering scalable, cloud-native data platforms and driving innovation in insurance, fintech, and automotive sectors. She expertly leverages technologies like AWS, Snowflake, and dbt to lead high-impact teams, enhancing analytics and decision-making for organizations like AAA Life Insurance, and actively mentors emerging leaders in the data community.
Shallu Sarvari
Practice Head - Data & AI, Americas
Nagarro
Shallu Sarvari is the Practice Head for Data and AI, Americas at Nagarro, where she leads the design and delivery of scalable, intelligent strategies and solutions for global clients. Her expertise spans the full spectrum of AI services - enabling organizations to harness the power of data and AI to drive efficiency, automation, and innovation. At Nagarro, Shallu is instrumental in advancing the company’s Data and AI capabilities, ensuring that cutting-edge technologies are translated into measurable business outcomes.
Panel Discussion
The Truth About Data Engineering: Why It’s Hard - and How to Get It Right
Data engineering success requires more than tools and pipelines—it demands clarity, culture, and constant adaptation. In this candid panel, industry leaders unpack the hidden challenges of building cloud platforms and share practical strategies that actually work for teams of any size.