Mr. Pradeep Chandramohan

Modernizing-AI : Building Tomorrow's Green Technology

Abstract:

"Modernizing AI: Building Tomorrow's Green Technology," addresses the escalating environmental impacts of AI and data centers, including a projected 128% surge in energy consumption from 2022 to 2026, CO2 emissions rivaling the aviation industry, massive water usage (up to 700,000 liters per AI model training), and e-waste projections of 1.2-5 million tons by 2030. It outlines practical strategies for sustainable computing, such as defining precise model objectives to reduce computational bloat, leveraging edge computing for 40-70% energy savings, prioritizing high-quality data to minimize training waste, adopting lightweight models for efficient deployment on devices, and implementing MLOps for optimized lifecycle management, version control, and proactive monitoring. The talk concludes with a call for collaboration to assess AI footprints, advocate for industry standards, and align with UN Sustainable Development Goals like SDG 7 (Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), fostering responsible innovation in green technology.

Profile:

Pradeep Chandramohan is a Product Engineering Leader at Salem Infotech Inc., where he drives innovation in CRM, Salesforce architecture, and enterprise data integration and migration. With over two decades of experience in product development and digital transformation, he is a proven leader in optimizing operational efficiency and spearheading complex projects. Pradeep has led multi-million-dollar government modernization initiatives, including MDTHINK-DHS and Maryland's Health Benefit Exchange, and pioneered INSTRA, a Salesforce-based platform that enhanced university operations by 40%. Holding elite Salesforce certifications and a Master's in Software Engineering, he specializes in integration for human services, healthcare and CRM systems, Agile methodologies for 30% faster project delivery, and thought leadership through patents and publications such as "AI Guardian: Protecting Seniors Through Intelligent Financial Monitoring." As a senior IEEE member, Fellow of IETE, and hackathon judge, Pradeep contributes to the tech community as a whitepaper reviewer and speaker on quantum computing . His current focus includes advancing sustainable computing and intelligent systems.