SPEAKER 2025
Hemant Prasad
CEO, Crest Infosolutions
About Talk
MariaDB in Practice: Community, Education, and AI with Vector Search
The workshop will showcase how MariaDB brings together a global open-source community, a strong educational program, and cutting-edge technical innovations like vector search. Participants will gain insight into community-driven development, opportunities for students and universities, and practical examples of how MariaDB Vector is applied in real-world use cases.
TRACK: WORKSHOP
5th Nov 2025 | ROOM 3 | Time: 3:30-6:30
About Speaker
Hemant Prasad is a serial entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience in the IT industry, having successfully established and scaled business ventures across multiple regions and territories. His expertise lies in planning, strategizing, and delivering medium to large-scale Digital Transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on Enterprise Content Management (ECM), Document Management Systems (DMS), and Workflow/BPM solutions.
With professional experience spanning Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, UAE, Qatar, Oman, and India, Hemant brings a truly global perspective. He is recognized for his ability to bridge cultural diversity and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, particularly senior leadership, to drive impactful outcomes.