Gaurav Mehta
Biography
Gaurav Mehta is a distinguished technology leader currently serving as Vice President and Applications Developer Lead at JPMorgan Chase in the United States. With over 18 years of experience in enterprise software development, Gaurav has led transformative digital banking innovations, especially in mobile banking applications used by millions daily. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Samrat Ashok Technological Institute, Vidisha, India (2006 batch), and has worked across major tech hubs including San Francisco, San Jose, Columbus, Hyderabad, and Plano, Texas. Gaurav is a certified expert in fintech and cybersecurity from Harvard, and an AWS Certified Solutions Architect. He is a Fellow or Senior Member of numerous esteemed organizations such as IEEE, IETE, BCS, and SCRS. His thought leadership is recognized globally through keynote speeches at international conferences, contributions to academic publications, and peer review work for Elsevier and Web of Science. He is deeply committed to using technology for social good through initiatives like JPMorgan?s Force for Good and Code for Good programs.
Research Interest
Gaurav Mehta's research interests focus on cloud-native architectures, cybersecurity in financial systems, and emerging technologies such as passkey-based authentication and quantum-resilient encryption. He also explores digital twins and serverless computing to enhance system scalability and security.
Abstract
Building Scalable and Resilient Smart Systems for Critical Applications
The rapid proliferation of smart computing technologies has redefined how critical applications operate, driving efficiency, intelligence, and scalability. However, as these systems become integral to industries such as healthcare, finance, transportation, and energy, ensuring their scalability and resilience is paramount. This session explores the challenges and strategies for designing and deploying scalable, resilient smart systems capable of supporting critical, high-stakes operations.
Key focus areas include the architectural principles underpinning smart systems, the integration of cloud and edge computing for dynamic scalability, and the use of AI and machine learning for predictive maintenance and adaptive resilience. The session also addresses fault tolerance, real-time data processing, and cybersecurity considerations essential for mitigating risks in mission-critical environments. By highlighting case studies and practical implementation frameworks, attendees will gain actionable insights to build robust systems that deliver consistent performance, adapt to increasing demands, and remain operational in the face of unpredictable disruptions.
