Kalyan Prasad: 2026 PSF Board Election Candidate Interview

Hi, I’m Kalyan Prasad. My journey has been unconventional and shaped by persistence, self-learning, and community. I started working at a young age while continuing my studies, including delivering newspapers and milk. I later began my professional career in the financial services industry, working across operations and related roles. Over time, I became increasingly curious about data and technology and decided to make a career transition. Coming from a non-technical background, I had a lot to learn. Through self-learning, continuous practice, and the support of communities, I moved into data science, later took on data and AI leadership roles, and today work as an AI and Data Science Practice Lead.