Sumedh
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Sumedh is a Staff Engineer - Manager heading GenAI Engineering and Research at 7-Eleven. A pioneer in retail technology, he holds over 40 patents in computer vision and helped develop 7-Eleven’s first cashierless store and "Quick Checkout" systems. Recently, he architected a nationwide Generative AI solution for maintenance that improved productivity by 90% and drove over $10 million in cost savings. An avid researcher and reviewer for top-tier AI conferences like ICML and BMVC, Sumedh is a frequent speaker and panelist at global events, where he shares his expertise on transforming retail through cutting-edge AI.