Deven Panchal

Deven Panchal has 15 years of Engineering experience as a Business Leader, AI/ML Solution and Software Architect, and Data Scientist. He has led the launch of 4 products into Open Source, being used worldwide today. He has delivered products and platforms projected to save 1 billions, enable Network Services creation, Network Management, Service Management and Orchestration and to Improve Customer service. He has helped build the world’s first AI/ML marketplace, was involved with AT&T’s first 5G VRAN/CRAN trial and delivered solutions that today power AT&T’s network as well as other telco networks. His work has benefited millions of people around the world, received multiple awards and has been featured on Forbes, TechCrunch, Light Reading, TelecomTV etc.

Today, he leads efforts to deliver cutting edge AI/ML, Data Science/Analytics/Automation, and Digital Transformation Software solutions for Network (Core, RAN, Fiber) and Network Operations, Large Internal Platforms, Security, Customer Care etc. He also serves as the Chief Innovation and IP-Patents Officer of the AT&T Innovation Network where he helps drive innovation, IP education and Emerging Tech education throughout AT&T.

He serves as an Editorial Board Member, Reviewer, TPC Member for various Journals and Conferences, and also serves on various IEEE standard bodies. In the past, he has served as a Research Scientist at SAMEER, IIT Bombay building India's first indigenous LINAC and MLC for Cancer Radiotherapy.