When sustainability and technology go hand-in-hand, they transform industries at scale. Speaking to Times Techies, Balu Chaturvedula shared his thoughts on the future of AI and how it’s helping to reduce and prevent waste for a cleaner and greener planet. Read the full feature below. VIEW POST

**Global Tech Academy is Accelerating Skills in Technical Excellence and Business Impact ** At Walmart Global Tech, our constant endeavour is to provide our associates with the tools and learning opportunities they need to excel in their careers at Walmart and stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape. We are delighted to announce that 45 program managers across two cohorts in India and North America successfully completed the **TPM Accelerator Program**. The 3-month learning journey combined deep insights and best practices from Industry experts and Walmart experts with deep dives into modern cloud-native applications, software architecture, emerging technologies, and critical program management competencies, to instil a functional excellence mindset and promote cross-functional collaboration. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our leaders at the recently-concluded graduation ceremony and inspiring our program participants through the journey. Chris Lamb** **Mohit Mathur** **Akhil Vishwanatham** **Neeraja Tennety Thank you to the upGrad Enterprise leadership for their partnership. **@Srikanth Iyengar @Ronnie** **Screwvala ** This program has been possible owing to efforts of International Tech team and support from People Partners, Chiefs of Staff across the globe. Sankhdeep Mitra** **Jagadeshwari Srinivasan** **Gargy Goswamy** **Sarika Gupta** **Remya Madhavan A** ** Congratulations to our graduates on their achievement—check out what they have to say about their experience. **#globaltechacademyhttps://walmart.workplace.com/hashtag/globaltechacademy?__eep__=6&__gid__=639334619786437** **#TPMacceleratorhttps://walmart.workplace.com/hashtag/ascend?__eep__=6&__gid__=639334619786437** **#graduationceremonyhttps://walmart.workplace.com/hashtag/graduationceremony?__eep__=6&__gid__=639334619786437** **#TechnicalTrainingshttps://walmart.workplace.com/hashtag/technicaltrainings?__eep__=6&__gid__=639334619786437** **#techeventshttps://walmart.workplace.com/hashtag/techevents?__eep__=6&__gid__=639334619786437** VIEW POST

# **My team at Walmart, has always been my rock!** Four years ago, when I began my journey with Walmart as an intern, I was inspired by our core value *'Respect for the Individual'*. As an out and proud transwoman, and now a full-time associate, I have experienced first-hand its profoundly empowering impact. I never got the support I wanted from my family. My team at Walmart, on the other hand, has always been my rock. They gave me a safe space and the courage to come out as transgender and express myself freely. Even in those early days of exploring my identity, when I was experimenting with my makeup and outfits, they were my staunchest allies, respecting my identity, my space and my choices. Having the opportunity to be my authentic self at work and make a difference and colleagues who accept me as I am and cheer me on at every step are the reason I continue to grow personally and professionally. I can proudly say Walmart is **#WhereIBelong**. VIEW POST

# **#IOwnMyCareer ** **Opportunity is knocking on your doors, this July! ** # **Register by July 5https://one.walmart.com/content/me-idc/en_in/me/learning/opportunity-knocks.html**** ** As a people-led, tech-powered company, we are committed to providing opportunity for you to grow and belong—no matter where you start or what your career path. Associate Career Growth is one of our key priorities and we continue to invest in helping you thrive at Walmart. That’s why, we are thrilled to bring you, Opportunity Knocks (July 15-26, a transformational program designed to empower you to define, own and take charge of your career at Walmart. As part of Opportunity Knocks, we have curated a series of experiences over two weeks that will help you: * Discover platforms and opportunities to step up your career game * Learn new skills through our hands-on workshops and embrace a growth mindset to maximize your potential * Thrive by unlocking the power of connections, coaching and mentorship Our line-up of interactive workshops, learning sessions, leadership engagements and networking opportunities, spanning two weeks, has something for everyone—get exploring! Since joining Walmart last year, I have been inspired by its scale and the opportunities it brings. I hope the program gives you a glimpse of the possibilities that await you and inspires you to become more intentional about shaping your story. Here’s a glimpse of what to expect from Opportunity Knocks. For a detailed calendar of events, please visit the Opportunity Knocks pagehttps://one.walmart.com/content/me-idc/en_in/me/learning/opportunity-knocks.html, and make sure to secure your spot by registering herehttps://one.walmart.com/content/me-idc/en_in/me/learning/opportunity-knocks.html by July 5. Good luck on your journey! VIEW POST

Introducing DX AI Assistanthttps://dx.walmart.com/chat, the ultimate Chatbot for developers on Walmart's Developer Platform - DXhttps://dx.walmart.com. This powerful tool offers comprehensive support, a wealth of knowledge, and effective solutions, all wrapped up in a seamless natural language interface. With DX AI, you can effortlessly find relevant content, tackle challenging problems, embrace best practices, and even receive Walmart-specific assistance. Try it today!https://dx.walmart.com/chat VIEW POST

We’re delighted to announce the launch of **'Joy of Giving'** initiative this July! An act of giving can bring joy and make a positive impact. Join us in supporting our partner NGOs with in-kind donations that will empower our communities and help them live better. As part of this initiative, associates across IDC can donate essential items for both human and animal welfare. Let us together make a difference in the lives of many! Stay tuned for more information on how you can get involved. VIEW POST

Here’s a pro tip from your fellow managers on how to create a welcoming work culture and find ways to connect with your team on a more informal level. #aeshttps://walmart.workplace.com/hashtag/aes?__eep__=6 #managerenablementhttps://walmart.workplace.com/hashtag/managerenablement?__eep__=6 #managerprotipshttps://walmart.workplace.com/hashtag/managerprotips?__eep__=6 VIEW POST

As a leading advocate for the AES Belonging Workstream, my focus is on nurturing an environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We highly regard your unique contributions and strive to celebrate them. Belonging is about sharing a common vision of success and feeling connected. I encourage you to express your individuality and ideas, as they are essential in cultivating a sense of belonging and driving impactful progress. Watch this space for more updates on how we are fostering belonging in our workplace! #AES #belonging #cultureatwalmart VIEW POST

At Walmart we believe in creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all our associates....#WhereIBelong #PrideMonth #AES #AssociateBenefits #AssociateListening VIEW POST

This month, we conducted a professional development workshop to empower PeriFerry’s transgender community with essential skills. A big shoutout to all our associate volunteers who lent their expertise and helped participants learn workplace professionalism, email etiquette and basic tools such as Microsoft Office. Thank you for coming together and creating an enriching experience at the workshop. This initiative is a step forward in our commitment to support diverse communities and each of you has made a significant difference in this journey. Kudos! VIEW POST