Rakshana Balakrishnan is an accomplished cloud product leader with over 12 years of experience in designing and delivering technical cloud-based products from concept to launch, including 0-to-1 and 1-to-n products. She empowers global customers to create better business outcomes through their cloud journey, by delivering impactful products that enable customers to optimize cloud spend, improve the cloud security posture, and accelerate GenAI innovation. At AWS, Rakshana launched over 20+ cloud-native products and spearheaded growth initiatives to drive adoption to 21K+ customers, influencing billion dollars in revenue. Her prior experience at PwC involved implementing custom AI/ML products for customers in the Pharmaceutical industry. As a recognized thought leader, Rakshana has spoken at numerous international conferences, published articles on cloud product management, and served as an industry judge at prestigious award programs. Passionate about fostering diversity in STEM, she serves as a community engagement leader and actively mentors hundreds of young women, in partnership with globally recognized non-profits. Note: All opinions expressed are my own and not affiliated with my current or past employers.