But does Walmart understand why FK works and how to use it? Can they take that talent and apply it to US markets to give them a long term competitive edge?

Digging further, what business decisions got them into this mess? Will FK help them address their lack of vision or clarity around the new digital world?

I feel like many businesses look to some hot new tech solution for what are fundamentally pure business problems.

Akka, PWA and Tensorflow will not save Walmart from Amazon, if that is indeed the plan.

Anyone can buy talented engineers, but can you use them?