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About this Event

Agentic AI - A journey from Automation to Autonomy

Driving the transition from automation to autonomy, this fireside chat series on Agentic AI - A Journey from Automation to Autonomy explores how intelligent systems are evolving to independently act and make decisions. Join Pritam Debnath, Senior Director of Engineering at Sysco, as he shares his leadership experience in pioneering Agentic AI innovations across the enterprise, along with insights on enterprise technology modernization.

Key Takeaways

Understand the evolution from traditional process automation to autonomous AI agents driving enterprise transformation
Learn how Agentic AI empowers decision-making in complex supply chain and ERP modernization scenarios
Gain insights from Pritam's extensive experience in technology roadmaps, cloud modernization, and AI engineering leadership
Discover practical applications of Agentic AI in modernizing procurement, inventory, and business process automation

Who Should Attend?

Technology leaders and innovation managers exploring AI-driven autonomy
Enterprise architects and engineers focused on supply chain and ERP modernization
Professionals interested in AI strategy, digital transformation, and cloud-based solutions
Anyone keen to understand the next wave of AI beyond automation toward agentic systems

Join host Siddharth Poddar, Chief Product Officer at Polestar Analytics and seasoned technology advisor, as he facilitates this compelling conversation on advancing AI capabilities to reshape the future of enterprise operations.

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About the Speaker

Guest Speaker: Pritam Debnath

Sr. Director, Engineering | Sysco

Pritam is a seasoned Fortune 100 technology leader and intrapreneur with deep expertise in enterprise applications engineering, innovation, tech strategy, ERP modernization and Agentic AI. Currently serving as Senior Director of Engineering, Pritam leads the end-to-end technology roadmap, strategy, and delivery of complex digital transformations spanning inbound supply chain, merchandising, enterprise automation and AI-powered platforms. His leadership extends to overseeing large, global teams driving ERP modernization and cloud-based enterprise solutions. With 20 years of experience, Pritam has a proven track record of architecting and executing large-scale digital supply chain projects, from demand planning and purchase order management to master data governance and supplier collaboration. He champions innovation through domain-driven design thinking, event storming, and modern cloud architectures, consistently delivering significant business value and operational efficiencies.

Pritam is an active member of the AIM Leaders Council, contributing research and thought leadership on AI/ML trends and mentoring engineering teams. His technical prowess spans Agentic AI, cloud computing, mainframe modernization, and digital transformation across multiple industries.

Host: Siddharth Poddar

Chief Product Officer | Polestar Analytics

Sid Poddar is Chief Product Officer at Polestar Analytics, where he leads strategic initiatives to drive data-led transformation and value creation for global clients. With over 18 years of experience in procurement, analytics, and digital transformation, Sid has successfully partnered with Fortune 500 companies across industries such as oil & gas, consumer goods, and technology.

Before joining Polestar Analytics, Sid held leadership roles at GEP Worldwide and Dell Technologies, spearheading large-scale digital procurement transformations and managing multi-billion-dollar global spend portfolios. His expertise spans Source-to-Pay transformation, supplier intelligence, and category management, with a proven track record of delivering sustainable cost savings and operational excellence.

Sid holds an MBA and has worked extensively across North America, APAC, and Europe, building high-performing global teams and advising C-level executives on procurement strategy and technology adoption.