Sivanand Akella is the head of Product Engineering at Phenom, a B2B enterprise specializing in AI-driven talent experiences for global organizations in the realms of Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Talent Evolution. The core mission of Phenom is to "Help a billion people find the right work." In his role, Sivanand oversees a substantial team of engineers dedicated to enhancing the organization's native AI and automation capabilities. With a career spanning over two and a half decades, he brings a wealth of experience as a software innovator. His background includes a tenure at Amazon, where he refined his skills in applying machine learning solutions to large enterprises. Additionally, Sivanand draws on his expertise from the gaming industry, where he successfully built online gaming products and platforms, catering to millions of users.