Western Digital

“In the AI era, storage isn’t a commodity—it’s a catalyst for innovation.” That’s Ahmed Shihab’s key insight about the shift happening across the data economy. With global data volumes growing at unprecedented rates and AI workloads accelerating across the globe, Western Digital is architecting the infrastructure that turns data into business results. Read Ahmed’s insights and discover our approach: https://lnkd.in/dkkf3RgE

At Western Digital, we’re focused on unleashing the power and value of data to lead the future of storage solutions. Our incredible team of WD Drivers around the world are the foundation of all that we do, and it is their dedication to our core values — customers, results, connection, excellence, and innovation — that make us who we are. We are excited about all that we are building together, now and into future!

Western Digital hosted the 8th Annual Innovation Bazaar in India on November 5, bringing together engineers, researchers, and university partners for a day dedicated to creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence. Since its start, the Innovation Bazaar has been a platform for our teams and top universities to showcase breakthroughs in data storage and emerging technologies. This year’s 125+ internal submissions and 50+ university entries highlighted work in AI-driven software, HDD memory organization, NVMe-oF, the OptiNAND architecture, ASIC-driven next-gen architectures, and neuromorphic storage. Engineering showcases and university presentations were evaluated for novelty, business impact, systems thinking, and problem solving. Winners were recognized with thoughtfully curated prizes, rounding out a day of interactive sessions, Q&As, and knowledge sharing. IB 2025 reflects Western Digital’s ongoing commitment to advancing innovation and supporting India’s engineering talent. Special thanks to those who made this event possible:  Jon Haswell, VP, FW Engg Suraj Rao, VP, IT Kaustubh Patkar, Site Leader, Sr. Director, Engg Anupam Chatterjee, Director, Engg Bharat Belavadi, Sr. Director, IT Kavita Shekhar, Director, HR David Miller, Sr. Dr., R&D Engineering Ashish Lachhwani, Maieutic Semiconductors Professor Dr. Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam

As AI agents make decisions and drive outcomes without human input, CIOs can no longer lead with a technology-first mindset. Now, it’s all about becoming business connectors who align teams, remove friction, and focus on outcomes over activity. Our CIO, Sesh Tirumala, shares his framework for navigating this critical evolution: https://lnkd.in/gQHeiZ3E

DID YOU FEEL THAT? 🫨 WE’RE HERE AT OUR LOUD LAB IN OUR SYSTEM INTEGRATION AND TEST LAB IN ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA TO SHOW YOU HOW WE TEST THE DURABILITY OF OUR DRIVES IN THE EVENT OF AN EARTHQUAKE.

When asked about what they believe sets Western Digital apart from other companies, our executives had a lot they could’ve said. They had the best possible answer. Featuring: Irving Tan, Chief Executive Officer Sesh Tirumala, Chief Information Officer Cynthia Tregillis, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary Katie Watson, Chief Human Resources Officer Ahmed Shihab, Chief Product Officer Kris Sennesael, Chief Financial Officer B Scott Davis, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Vidya Gubbi, Chief of Global Operations Ginita Taylor, Chief of Staff to CEO

We’re incredibly proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers in 2025! This achievement comes from employees evaluating what really counts to them: career development, work-life balance, compensation, and company reputation. We’re proud to create an environment where our people can thrive.

How do we make sure our HDDs work in our customers’ data centers? Come with us as we go behind the scenes at our System Integration and Test Lab (SIT Lab) in Rochester, Minnesota. 📍

Congratulations to our 2025 Western Digital STEM Scholars! We’re thrilled to empower the next generation of innovators by awarding a $5,000 STEM scholarship to 53 students making the leap from community college to university. This scholarship recognizes students who excel academically, lead with confidence, and make a meaningful impact in their communities. Our awardees are truly passionate about STEM, and we’re excited to see all the incredible things they will achieve!

AI at Any Scale. Western Digital is heading to #SC25 from November 16-21. SC Conference Series is the premier global conference and exhibition for High Performance Computing (HPC), networking, storage, and analysis. Discover how our latest innovations empower researchers, enterprises, and government labs to push the boundaries of performance and scale. 📍Visit us at Booth #6529 to see exclusive videos and live demos. Explore, connect, and experience how Western Digital helps scale AI. https://lnkd.in/g5QAQ2q7