Vidhya Sathyamurthy

Vidhya is a dynamic transformation leader with over two decades of experience driving program excellence, delivery innovation, and Agile transformation across global Fintech, Adtech, and data-driven product organizations. As Director of Program Management at MiQ, she has built high-impact teams, scalable governance frameworks, and Centers of Excellence that bridge strategy with execution. A passionate Design Thinker and inclusion advocate, Vidhya champions innovation that fuels business agility and people empowerment. Her trailblazing approach to reimagining delivery earned the GCC Best Innovation in Process Optimization award, celebrating her commitment to transforming complexity into meaningful, measurable outcomes.

Samgnya Shamasunder

With over a decade of experience in Analytics,Samgnya has led Data Science and AI teams across both startups and established organizations. Having worked from the ground up as a full-stack analytics and Ai developer to senior management, Samgnya possesses a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by companies at different stages of their analytics maturity. Recognising the critical need for robust processes in organisations where analytics often sits lower on the maturity curve, Samgnya has been dedicated to driving transformation in this space.

During her 4 years at MiQ, Samgnya has skillfully experimented with and tailored operational frameworks for Data and Analytics teams, ensuring they scale effectively. Samgnya is passionate about helping teams grow, evolve, and unlock their full potential in today’s data-driven landscape.

Shifting Left Flowing Right - Transforming Product Delivery with Kanban thinking

This presentation explores how a Kanban-based approach and thinking can transform product delivery by shifting from short-term, transactional methods to a sustainable, flow-driven mindset. By our shifting left principles and using the STATIK framework, it demonstrates how teams can systematically design and scale effective Kanban systems and accelerate value delivery in a complex products ecosystem. The session emphasizes managing work and optimizing workflow while fostering empowered, self-organizing teams. By addressing inefficiencies and promoting continuous improvement, this approach drives measurable impact — reducing unplanned work, improving planning efficiency, and enhancing overall delivery outcomes. Join us to discover how adopting a Kanban mindset can elevate product delivery performance and organizational agility.