> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://manojjahgirdar.com/llms.txt
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# Thought leadership

> I have demonstrated thought leadership by taking stage into various community forums as a speaker and presenter.

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  <Card title="IBM Digital Developer Conference Hybrid Cloud 2021, Virtual" icon="calendar" href="https://github.com/manojjahgirdar/ddc-argocd-workshop">
    **November, 2021**

    Topic: **Getting Started with ArgoCD on OpenShift**

    I was a speaker at this session where I presented on the GitOps principles, How to install Red Hat OpenShift GitOps on your OpenShift cluster, ArgoCD Console and CLI.
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  <Card title="Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore" icon="calendar" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nsrceliimb_elevateandinnovate-tech-bootcamp-ugcPost-7290694820178604032-gKmV/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACKx7ykBN87wJHyy7blpANIiJkCfUmGTL9Q">
    **Feburary, 2025**

    <img height="100" src="https://mintcdn.com/test-322d7d77/f5y8mvkopittuTCK/images/thought-leader/IIMb.jpeg?fit=max&auto=format&n=f5y8mvkopittuTCK&q=85&s=5f55cb8e7d76733b41b973b553cff138" data-path="images/thought-leader/IIMb.jpeg" />

    Topic: **Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Revenue Stages**

    I was a speaker at this session where I presented on "Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Revenue Stages" at the Enable & Elevate Technology Bootcamp organized by NSRCEL Women Startup Program at IIM Bangalore.
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  <Card title="Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore" icon="calendar" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nsrceliimb_womenintech-nsrcel-techbootcamp-activity-7342815033715802113-ueXx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACKx7ykBN87wJHyy7blpANIiJkCfUmGTL9Q">
    **June, 2025**

    <img height="100" src="https://mintcdn.com/test-322d7d77/f5y8mvkopittuTCK/images/thought-leader/IIMb2.jpeg?fit=max&auto=format&n=f5y8mvkopittuTCK&q=85&s=b721912e54fca860f7c8757c4c91fa73" data-path="images/thought-leader/IIMb2.jpeg" />

    Topic: **Leveraging Generative AI with LLMs, RAG & AI Agents in Revenue Stages**

    I was a speaker at this session where I presented on how revenue stage startups can leverage Generatative AI with Large Language Models(LLM), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI Agents. I also spoke about the challenges and opportunities along with tools and frameworks at the Enable & Elevate Technology Bootcamp organized by NSRCEL Women Startup Program at IIM Bangalore.
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  <Card title="KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi" icon="calendar" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/computer-science-and-engineering-at-kls-git-belagavi_ai-machinelearning-facultydevelopment-activity-7365582542621585408-7-KE/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAA0sBqABWsZ5rlt-3ZKlrJ38vkb1jqZ1C2U">
    **August, 2025**

    <img height="100" src="https://mintcdn.com/test-322d7d77/9SmjwQPXxQJHf13d/images/thought-leader/git.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=9SmjwQPXxQJHf13d&q=85&s=a951c3ce054a1b1e42e1a870dff129fb" data-path="images/thought-leader/git.jpg" />

    Topic: **Introduction to AI and Applications**

    I was a resource person at the faculty development program (FDP) organized by Computer Science (AI/ML) department of KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi. A 3 day event where I had an opportunity to give back to my roots with my industry expertise on AI and its applications.
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> <Icon icon="message" iconType="solid" /> **[Email](mailto:manojjahgirdar@gmail.com)** me to get in touch, I'm most happy to be a guest speaker at your tech event!