Tina Lekshmi Kanth is a Software Engineer at Microsoft with expertise in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, site reliability engineering, and large-scale financial platforms. She has developed innovative frameworks and automation solutions that improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of enterprise financial systems. Her work includes AI-driven operational automation, data engineering, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures supporting critical business processes. With a Master's degree in Data Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Tina combines advanced technical expertise with a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and responsible AI to deliver impactful solutions at enterprise scale.

Title: From Financial Systems to Intelligent Platforms: The AI Journey - Abstract: AI is reshaping how financial platforms are built and operated. This session showcases a practical journey from traditional financial systems to intelligent platforms powered by AI. Learn how teams are using GitHub Copilot, Squad AI, context-aware engineering skills, AI-driven code reviews, Azure SRE Agent, and intelligent data quality agents to enhance developer productivity, automate operations, improve software quality, and increase platform reliability. Through real-world examples, discover how AI is becoming an integral part of both engineering and operational excellence in modern cloud-based financial platforms.