Deepak Anand, Head of Field Engineering for Americas at DataStax, shares his journey from childhood curiosity about computers to his role in helping enterprises leverage real-time data with technology. Born and raised in India, he moved to the U.S. in 2013 and embraced American culture while maintaining his roots. Anand is excited about the potential of DataStax products to help businesses realize the value of real-time data and build high-growth applications. He emphasizes the importance of problem ownership and understanding perspectives when facing challenges, both personally and professionally.