Agile Ahmedabad 2025 : Premier Lean

Ritesh Mehrotra

Enterprise & Technical Agility Coach
NeatStack

Ritesh Mehrotra is an entrepreneur in software craftsmanship, AI education, and professional training with 21+ years of experience. He has held leadership and engineering roles at Singapore Airlines, Credit Suisse, and Fiserv, delivering high-performance systems and driving large-scale transformation. As an enterprise coach and leader, he has guided organizations through agile adoption, enabling stronger teams and impactful outcomes.

A trainer and speaker at multiple universities, he has delivered numerous courses worldwide on Agility, Software Engineering, and Generative AI. Founder of TechTalks Singapore community, he now leads NeatStack, offering specialized training in software engineering, Generative AI, and Quality Assurance, along with strategic product advisory for enterprises.

Session Title

A Great Empire Shall Fall

Session Overview

The empire of hype around Generative AI is vast but unsustainable. Many organizations rush into AI without clear goals, chase every new trend, or forget to measure success—mistakes that lead to disappointment. This talk explains why hype-driven approaches will fail and what to do instead. With simple examples, common pitfalls, and proven strategies, leaders and teams will learn how to use Generative AI in a practical, value-driven way. By letting the hype fall, organizations can build a strong foundation for real and lasting benefits.