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Rahulkrishnan R A is an Assistant Vice President at Barclays and a Senior Platform Engineer based in Northamptonshire, UK. With a strong background in cloud-native infrastructure and platform engineering, he specializes in building scalable, secure, and reliable systems within complex enterprise environments. Rahul is an active Open Source Contributor and a passionate community builder, organizing and leading various hackathons across the UK to foster innovation and collaboration. He is particularly focused on Agentic AI and intelligent automation, developing systems that enhance productivity and real-world impact. As a tech conference speaker, he shares insights on AI-driven platforms and responsible technology adoption.