Amit Shivpuja

Director of Data Product and AI Enablement Walmart

Amit Shivpuja is a senior Data and AI leader at Walmart, where he helps shape the company’s enterprise-wide data, governance, and AI strategy. As an active contributor to Walmart’s Data Literacy Council, Enterprise Data Council, and Enterprise AI Council, he drives trusted, scalable, and responsible AI adoption across one of the world’s largest organizations. With deep expertise at the intersection of AI, governance, and decision intelligence, Amit specializes in architecting AI-powered governance frameworks and agentic solutions that make data accessible, product-integrated, and revenue-generating. His work has delivered multi-billion-dollar business impact, scaled high-performing global teams, and enabled C-suite leaders across retail, fintech, and automotive to unlock growth through responsible AI. Amit is the author of The Data & AI Compass, a practical guide helping leaders navigate data, governance, and the rapidly evolving AI landscape. He regularly shares insights through keynote speaking, mentoring, executive advising, podcasts, and writing. Recognized globally for leadership in AI and data strategy, Amit has received international awards, been featured in Global 100 rankings, serves as a UN Representative to ECOSOC, and contributes across multiple advisory boards. Known for blending technical depth with clear storytelling, he is passionate about advancing ethical, trusted, and sustainable AI innovation.