The Inference Show

In this episode, we talk with Guru Prasad Rao , Distinguished Engineer at Cadence Design Systems , one of the world’s leading Electronic Design Automation (EDA) companies. Over a career spanning three decades, Guru has shaped the tools and technologies that power modern electronics from the earliest chip design systems to today’s AI-driven era. In this episode, here’s what we dive into: 💡 What it...

In this episode, we talk with Mark Campbell , the owner of Prestige Photography in Wheeling, West Virginia, and the President of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) . Mark’s story is full of grit, humor, and heart, from working in a steel mill to becoming a leader in one of the world’s biggest photography communities. In this episode, here’s what we dive into: 💡 How a $300 wedding gig tur...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we sit down with Tanya Kapoor, Product Manager at Info Edge and Mentor of Change with the Atal Innovation Mission, and Tannishk Sharma, Product Leader who has built and scaled AI-driven platforms at Amazon, Kotak, Paytm, Urban Company, and Udaan. Together, they take us inside the world of modern product management, how great ideas are built, tested, and scale...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we sit down with Arvinder Chada, Director of Systems Engineering at Applied Materials — one of the world’s leading innovators in semiconductor equipment and advanced materials. Arvinder takes us inside the real story of how chips are made, how AI is reshaping fabrication, and why material innovation will define the next decade of computing. 🔹 Key Takeaways:...

In this episode of The Inference Show , we sit down with Jeff Swisher , an award-winning U.S. history and social studies teacher at Griffith High School, named Indiana History Teacher of the Year (2024). Jeff’s journey is anything but ordinary— before teaching, he spent nearly two decades as a software consultant building systems for Fortune 500s, from Verizon’s voicemail platforms to large-scale...

In this episode of The Inference Show, we are joined by Dr. Manish Gupta, a leading expert in AI training, GPU performance, and compiler optimization. Manish brings a wealth of experience from his work at Magic, Meta, Google, NVIDIA, AMD, and Qualcomm, where he has been at the forefront of scaling custom compute systems, optimizing large language models, and pioneering GPU innovations. Manish take...

In this episode, we talk with Josh Stock, an award-winning middle school teacher who’s changing how kids experience learning through storytelling, creativity, and technology. For 18 years, Josh has built a classroom where students don’t just read and write — they create podcasts, design VR spaces, produce videos, and tell their own stories. His focus is on helping every student find their voice, b...

In this episode, we sit down with Sanjeev Jha, a visionary leader in digital transformation and enterprise AI, whose career spans global giants like Amazon, Salesforce, McKinsey, Motorola, and Genentech. Sanjeev brings a unique perspective on how AI can reshape marketing, operations, and customer experience at scale. He shares powerful stories and insights, including: ⬛ His journey from brand man...

In this episode, we are joined by Josh Marmolejo , a mechanical engineer turned award-winning educator from Clint High School in Texas. Josh has transformed hands-on learning in his community and was recently honored with the 2024–25 Milken Educator Award , placing him among the nation’s most influential K-12 teachers . He takes us through his inspiring journey from tinkering with go-karts to shap...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Siddhartha (Sid) Nath , Principal Machine Learning Scientist at Intel and Adjunct Faculty at Northeastern and Santa Clara University. He takes us through his remarkable journey at the intersection of AI, chip design, and semiconductor innovation and talks about: How his unconventional background in Indian classical music sharpened his approach to solving compl...

Episode 1: In this episode, Sayre Posey, Utah’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, shares her experience teaching at a diverse middle school in Salt Lake City. She talks about: How reenactments and National History Day projects bring history to life Why equity is a design principle in her classroom How she fosters belonging through collaborative projects and community partnerships The role of technology an...