In this episode of Tech Talks, Mahima Singh interviews Sakshi Jain, Head of Go-To-Market Strategy for North America at AWS, who shares her career journey and perspectives on the impact of AI on the technology industry. Sakshi reflects on her path from Microsoft to McKinsey to Amazon, emphasizing intentional learning, adaptability, and cross-functional experience as key drivers of growth. She highlights how AI is reshaping cloud and enterprise strategy, pushing organizations to rethink how they build and compete. Sakshi discusses major industry shifts, including AI-driven infrastructure, rising productivity expectations, and increasing investment in AI. She explains that competitive advantage now depends on data, model performance, and the ability to embed AI into workflows. She also shares how she uses AI to enhance efficiency and decision-making, while emphasizing the importance of critical thinking. Sakshi advises students to build AI fluency and problem-solving skills. The discussion concludes with insights on agentic AI and a future where AI automates execution while humans focus on strategy.