Stephanie Clark started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations — and it was leading her company's first ERP implementation that hooked her for good. Twenty years and 500+ implementations later, she's the founder of Elliott Clark Consulting (ECC), a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner built around a simple belief: technology only works when the process behind it is right first.

Stephanie developed ECC's Process → Technology → Automation methodology after watching too many implementations fail for the same reason — teams jumping to technology (or now, AI) before the underlying process could support it. She holds PMP, CPIM, and CBAP certifications and has spent two decades helping manufacturers and distributors get ERP right: effective, sustainable, and built to actually hold up under automation and AI.

When she's not presenting or writing on ERP strategy, she's leading ECC's growing team of consultants, helping mid-market manufacturers and distributors move past spreadsheets and disconnected systems into ERP environments that are genuinely ready for what's next.

Stephanie Clark started her career in cost accounting and manufacturing operations — and it was leading her company's first ERP implementation that hooked her for good. Twenty years and 500+ implementations later, she's the founder of Elliott Clark C... Show more

Ahmed Shawky is CEO & Founder of Frabo Business Consulting, a Microsoft Certified Partner delivering transformative technology solutions across the EMEA region and recently launched UK presence.
he specializes in implementing Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365 CE, Azure, and Microsoft Fabric solutions for mid-market enterprises in healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, and government sectors.
Holding an MSc in Data Science from University of East London (2025) and an MSc in Global Management from Paris ESLSCA Business School (2017), Ahmed represents the convergence of deep technical expertise and strategic business acumen. His dissertation research on coastal flooding risk prediction using machine learning algorithms, Dover UK Case Study, achieved 94% accuracy, demonstrating his capability to build production-grade predictive models that address critical real-world challenges.
With over 15 years of hands-on experience, Ahmed has led large-scale Dynamics 365 implementations across multiple countries.
Ahmed's international experience across multiple EMEA countries provides unique insights into adapting Microsoft technologies for diverse regulatory frameworks, cultural contexts, and market conditions. He is particularly recognized for his ability to translate complex data science concepts into practical business applications that deliver measurable ROI.
As founder of Frabo Business Consulting since 2020, Ahmed has secured strategic partnerships and expanded into new markets, positioning the company as a leader in intelligent automation and predictive analytics consulting. This is his inaugural speaking engagement in the UK Power Platform community.

Ahmed Shawky is CEO & Founder of Frabo Business Consulting, a Microsoft Certified Partner delivering transformative technology solutions across the EMEA region and recently launched UK presence. he specializes in implementing Microsoft Power Platfo... Show more

Iva Vlašimsky is a go-to-market and product marketing consultant for Microsoft partners, with 20 years in communications and a decade in the partner ecosystem. She helps ISVs and MSPs define what they sell and build the communication system that carries it: positioning, messaging, GTM narrative and value offer design, turning what a partner delivers best into a named concept with a business case behind it. Based in Croatia, working globally. Co-lead of the IAMCP People, Culture and Performance Committee and marketing advisor at The WIT Network.

Iva Vlašimsky is a go-to-market and product marketing consultant for Microsoft partners, with 20 years in communications and a decade in the partner ecosystem. She helps ISVs and MSPs define what they sell and build the communication system that carr... Show more

Success Aisagbonbu is an accomplished Business Analyst, Functional Consultant, and Strategic Leader specializing in enterprise ERP transformations with a core focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). Sitting at the intersection of executive vision and technical execution, Success translates complex business needs into streamlined, scalable systems—integrating practical enterprise Al, including Microsoft Copilot, to maximize operational efficiency and drive measurable business value.
Beyond functional architecture, Success is a passionate advocate for human-centered change management, strategic leadership, and elevating women in technology. Whether guiding cross-functional teams through high-stakes ERP rollouts or championing diversity in the tech ecosystem, she is dedicated to transforming how organizations leverage technology while inspiring the next generation of women tech leaders.

Success Aisagbonbu is an accomplished Business Analyst, Functional Consultant, and Strategic Leader specializing in enterprise ERP transformations with a core focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). Sitting at the intersectio... Show more

Sai Sravan Cherukuri is a visionary technology leader, DevSecOps Technical Advisor, PaaS Automation Lead, and Program Manager. With over 20 years of experience in federal IT transformation, he is a recognized expert in DevSecOps, FinOps, AI governance, CMMC readiness, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), open-source advocacy, and Policy as Code (PaC). He is the creator of the FIBER AI Maturity Model and contributes as a member to the national AI safety initiatives through NIST’s U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium.
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Sai Sravan, a Commissioner’s 2024 Award recipient, has led enterprise-scale automation, modernization, and capacity planning initiatives that deliver measurable results. He serves on the Board of Directors at TMMi America and is a dedicated community mentor and volunteer.
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As a Platform Engineer and Open-source advocate, Sai is committed to advancing accessibility in engineering and inclusivity in the community. He is a strong proponent of the "Docs-as-Code" movement, maintaining that long-term project sustainability relies on clear documentation and automated CI/CD pipelines that lower barriers for contributors. Currently, he is bridging the gap between agentic workflows and cloud-native standards; as an active explorer of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), he utilizes OpenTelemetry to build open-source AI observability frameworks, enabling the scaling of reliable, self-service agents.

Sai Sravan currently serves as the program lead for the application team, spearheading the institutionalization of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) through Terraform practices.

Sai Sravan Cherukuri is a visionary technology leader, DevSecOps Technical Advisor, PaaS Automation Lead, and Program Manager. With over 20 years of experience in federal IT transformation, he is a recognized expert in DevSecOps, FinOps, AI governanc... Show more

Milan Cheeks is the founder and CEO of SELF Labs Inc., a technology company developing AI-powered products and infrastructure designed to improve how people live, work, create, and interact with technology.

He is leading the development of SELF OS, an AI-native operating environment designed to bring intelligent agents, decentralized applications, digital identity, and user-controlled computing into a unified ecosystem. He is also developing ESSENCE, a blockchain-based utility and economic layer intended to reward verified participation and contributions within the SELF network.

Through SELF Labs, Milan works across artificial intelligence, decentralized infrastructure, robotics, real estate technology, digital economies, and next-generation human-computer interaction.

His broader mission is to build technology that gives individuals greater ownership of their data, intelligence, devices, and economic value—helping move society from centralized digital platforms toward more personalized and user-owned technological systems.

Milan Cheeks is the founder and CEO of SELF Labs Inc., a technology company developing AI-powered products and infrastructure designed to improve how people live, work, create, and interact with technology. He is leading the development of SELF OS... Show more

Sneha Singla is an Engineering Director at Salesforce. She has been in the tech industry for 19 years and has worn various hats of a Developer, Technical Lead, Scrum master and currently an Engineering Manager. She is a first-generation immigrant and is passionate about bringing awareness about driving gender diversity through intentional recruiting and mentorship. She interviews mentors engineers inside and outside of Salesforce and is a part of the Deloitte and Salesforce’s Pathfinder program. She is the regional President of the SouthAsiaForce employee resource group at Salesforce where she works to advocate for cultural diversity. She is also one of the co-founders of the Women In Engineering Leadership group at Salesforce that works towards helping women realize their potential in tech. She has led programs and moderated panel discussions at various SouthAsiaForce events. She is a member of the GraceHopper Conference 2020 Career Committee as well.

Sneha Singla is an Engineering Director at Salesforce. She has been in the tech industry for 19 years and has worn various hats of a Developer, Technical Lead, Scrum master and currently an Engineering Manager. She is a first-generation immigrant and... Show more

Jennifer Galantowicz is an executive leader, business development strategist, and keynote speaker with over 20 years of experience driving growth across healthcare operations, technology consulting, and senior living. Known for her engaging and actionable speaking style, Jennifer helps organizations, executive teams, and emerging leaders navigate complex growth, prevent burnout, and build high-performing cultures.

She specializes in translating high-level organizational strategy into human-centric leadership practices. Her signature presentations focus on sustainable leadership momentum, the psychology of incremental progress, and strategic cross-functional alignment.

Beyond her corporate leadership, Jennifer serves on the Board of Directors for NAMI St. Louis and is an active community advocate. Whether delivering an intimate workshop or addressing a ballroom, she blends data-backed frameworks with real-world executive storytelling to leave audiences energized, equipped, and ready to execute.

NAMI St. Louis - Board Member, NAMIWalks St. Louis co-chair (namistl.org)
Jewish Family Services - NORC volunteer
Marcy's Project - volunteer
Society for Information Management (SIM) member, SIM Women, #SheLeadsTech
Women We Admire (WWA) contributor, member, presenter

Jennifer Galantowicz is an executive leader, business development strategist, and keynote speaker with over 20 years of experience driving growth across healthcare operations, technology consulting, and senior living. Known for her engaging and actio... Show more

🎓Formador de Formadores por Babson College
🔴ExPresidente de la Confederación Española de Junior Empresa
💻Consultor Informático en EPAM
📊Prince2 & Scrum Master
🏫Alumni del Colegio Mayor Azarbe

🎓Formador de Formadores por Babson College 🔴ExPresidente de la Confederación Española de Junior Empresa 💻Consultor Informático en EPAM 📊Prince2 & Scrum Master 🏫Alumni del Colegio Mayor Azarbe Show more

Máté Benyovszky is the Head of IT Development and AI at the Hungarian Integrity Authority, supporting the agency's work through the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies. He has over 15 years of experience in the IT sector, with a background that includes roles as a project manager, business analyst, and presales specialist in the development field.

Máté is also the founder and co-President of the Hungarian Robotics Association.

He has a passion for finding innovative solutions, whether for future strategies, efficient processes, or new applications. His professional approach is centered on solving problems and supporting people. He is also a dedicated tech enthusiast with a love for future and green technologies, always looking for opportunities to evolve and improve.

He earned his MSc in IT Engineering from Pázmány Péter Catholic University, followed by postgraduate specializations in E-commerce and Bionic Computing. He also pursued PhD studies in Cognitive Science at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME).

A PMP-certified project manager and an expert in several Microsoft technologies, Máté actively follows the latest trends and developments. In his presentations and publications, he showcases the practical applications of AI and robotics, particularly for business process optimization and enhancing efficiency. His work contributes to ensuring that artificial intelligence is used more widely to create tangible value.

Máté Benyovszky is the Head of IT Development and AI at the Hungarian Integrity Authority, supporting the agency's work through the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies. He has over 15 years of experience in the IT sector, with a backgroun... Show more

Oliver Ewinger is an AI expert, speaker and trainer, as well as a LinkedIn Top Voice for Artificial Intelligence. As a vocational educator (Master Professional of Vocational Training) with over 38 years of experience in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries, he makes Artificial Intelligence understandable, practical and grounded in a clear stance – for conferences, companies and educational institutions.

In his keynotes and trainings he speaks about generative AI in everyday work, the EU AI Act and AI literacy, building AI competence within organizations, and the future of work and corporate learning. His approach: human-centered AI that empowers people rather than replacing them.

Oliver is a co-creator of the "KI-Führerschein" (AI Driving License) at the HR-RoundTable Academy, a core team member of the Corporate Learning Community (over 11,000 members across the DACH region), co-founder of CLC0711 Stuttgart, a startup advisor at Startnetz Reutlingen. Learn more at the-ai-laend.net.

Oliver Ewinger is an AI expert, speaker and trainer, as well as a LinkedIn Top Voice for Artificial Intelligence. As a vocational educator (Master Professional of Vocational Training) with over 38 years of experience in the automotive and mechanical ... Show more

Sam Holcman is the Managing Director of the Enterprise Architecture Center of Excellence (EACOE) and President of the Zachman Institute for Framework Advancement (ZIFA). With more than 40 years of hands-on enterprise architecture practice, he has worked with Fortune 500 companies and US federal agencies to build practitioner-level EA capability.

He is the developer of the ForeSight methodology and The Enterprise Framework, co-developer of the widely used Rapid Analysis technique, and author of "Reaching the Pinnacle." EACOE has trained over 165,000 professionals across 4,500+ organizations worldwide.

Sam speaks on enterprise architecture as a practitioner discipline rather than an exam credential, AI-ready enterprise architecture, federal enterprise architecture (FEAF/DoDAF), and how organizations move beyond TOGAF to deliver real EA outcomes and Succeed Fast.

Speaking topics: Enterprise Architecture, AI Enterprise Architecture, TOGAF Alternative / Beyond TOGAF, Federal Enterprise Architecture, EA Practitioner Skills, Digital Transformation. Learn more at eacoe.org.

Sam Holcman is the Managing Director of the Enterprise Architecture Center of Excellence (EACOE) and President of the Zachman Institute for Framework Advancement (ZIFA). With more than 40 years of hands-on enterprise architecture practice, he has wor... Show more

Ehud Bahat is a technology consultant and fractional product leader with over 20 years of experience in software engineering and R&D management. Holding an MBA certification, Ehud specializes in bridging the gap between technical execution and business value. Previously at Binah.ai, Ehud led a live webinars, drove innovative strartegic solutions, and spearheaded integrations with Polar and other wearables. Passionate about individual accountability in the data space, he empowers professionals to transition from passive analysts to proactive business leaders.

Ehud Bahat is a technology consultant and fractional product leader with over 20 years of experience in software engineering and R&D management. Holding an MBA certification, Ehud specializes in bridging the gap between technical execution and busine... Show more

Chantal Matthews is a highly sought after Finance Director originally from South Africa but now residing in the UK. After selling her accounting practice, Chantal now focuses on helping companies and individuals manage their financial future with intention and focus. She has years of experience in various financial and management roles in a range of industries. She loves to explain financial fundamentals in an easy-to-understand manner and empower people to take control of their finances. She is also an international author and affectionately known as ‘Hippy Mother’ by her two children. When she’s not number crunching she enjoys time in nature walking her dog or potting in the garden all while devouring books through audible or the latest podcasts episodes.

Chantal Matthews is a highly sought after Finance Director originally from South Africa but now residing in the UK. After selling her accounting practice, Chantal now focuses on helping companies and individuals manage their financial future with int... Show more

I define myself as a technologist by nature, passionate about marketing, innovation, and both artificial and generative intelligence.

I believe that curiosity, teamwork, and ingenuity are just as important inside the office as they are outside of it.

Always with professionalism, initiative, flexibility, and a lot of passion.

Beyond work, I enjoy staying active: I run regularly, I am a diving enthusiast, and I love solving escape rooms (the more challenging, the better).

I define myself as a technologist by nature, passionate about marketing, innovation, and both artificial and generative intelligence. I believe that curiosity, teamwork, and ingenuity are just as important inside the office as they are outside of ... Show more

Jason Bell is a seasoned machine learning practitioner, author, and strategic advisor with over 17 years of experience bridging theoretical AI concepts and real-world implementation, backed by 36+ years in software. His book, "Machine Learning: Hands On For Developers and Technical Professionals" (Wiley, 2014 and 2020), is required reading at over 35 universities worldwide including Columbia, NYU, and UC San Diego. Jason's practical approach to machine learning has helped organisations across industries leverage AI to drive growth and competitive advantage.

Jason Bell is a seasoned machine learning practitioner, author, and strategic advisor with over 17 years of experience bridging theoretical AI concepts and real-world implementation, backed by 36+ years in software. His book, "Machine Learning: Hands... Show more

Dr. Kenisha Coon-Santiago is a nationally recognized leadership strategist, keynote speaker, systems change consultant, and author with over 15 years of experience advancing equity-centered transformation across child welfare, government, nonprofit, and organizational leadership spaces. Known for her dynamic storytelling, powerful stage presence, and ability to connect lived experience with actionable leadership strategies, she has become a sought-after voice on resilience, workplace culture, transformational leadership, and sustainable systems change.

Dr. Coon-Santiago specializes in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), leadership development, organizational culture transformation, and evidence-based coaching. She partners with organizations nationwide to help leaders move beyond performative change and build human-centered systems rooted in accountability, belonging, and measurable impact.

As the founder of Kenisha Coon Consulting, she has facilitated leadership trainings, keynote presentations, and systems transformation initiatives for national conferences, executive leadership teams, universities, nonprofit organizations, and public sector agencies. Her work focuses heavily on racial equity, leadership accountability, lived expertise, workforce culture, and advancing equitable outcomes for historically marginalized communities.

Dr. Coon-Santiago recently completed her PhD focused on evidence-based coaching, decision-making, and cultural responsiveness within child welfare systems. Her research explored how coaching and transformational leadership influence equitable decision-making and organizational change.

She is also the author of the memoir And Then She Persisted, a deeply personal and empowering reflection on trauma, resilience, identity, advocacy, and breaking generational cycles. Through both her writing and speaking, Dr. Coon-Santiago challenges audiences to rethink leadership, embrace authenticity, and lead with courage in complex systems.

Her signature presentations explore topics including:
• Equity-Centered Leadership and Organizational Transformation
• Women in Leadership and Breaking Systemic Barriers
• Resilience, Burnout, and Sustainable Leadership
• The Power of Lived Expertise in Systems Change
• Antiracist Leadership in Action
• Human-Centered Workplace Culture and Belonging
• Transformational Leadership Through Storytelling and Vulnerability

Whether speaking to executives, frontline professionals, emerging leaders, or national audiences, Dr. Coon-Santiago delivers experiences that are inspiring, practical, emotionally impactful, and rooted in real-world systems transformation.

Dr. Kenisha Coon-Santiago is a nationally recognized leadership strategist, keynote speaker, systems change consultant, and author with over 15 years of experience advancing equity-centered transformation across child welfare, government, nonprofit, ... Show more

Mathias Weber is a Managing Consultant in the Data & AI practice at a leading independent IT service provider. With two years of experience in Forensic Analytics and four years in Data Architecture Consulting, he helps clients navigate complex data & AI challenges and align technology solutions with strategic goals.

Beyond consulting, Mathias is an active technology scout in Berlin’s vibrant tech scene, having attended more than 190+ tech events and having published insights in the book Other People’s Software Endeavours as well as on the website almatzo-techscouting.eu.

In his free time, Mathias enjoys airports and considers the time spent there the most enjoyable part of any trip abroad.

Mathias Weber is a Managing Consultant in the Data & AI practice at a leading independent IT service provider. With two years of experience in Forensic Analytics and four years in Data Architecture Consulting, he helps clients navigate complex data &... Show more

AI Engineering Lead and Solutions Architect with extensive experience designing scalable, high-performance systems and implementing generative AI and cloud-native solutions. Expert in AI agent workflow architecture, conversational RAG platforms, and enterprise-grade SDKs. Strong proficiency in Python (PyTorch/TensorFlow), MLOps, and data governance. Proven track record of integrating data science and engineering, mentoring cross-functional teams, and delivering trusted, governed AI solutions in the banking and mining sectors. MIT specialization in deep learning and generative AI.

AI Engineering Lead and Solutions Architect with extensive experience designing scalable, high-performance systems and implementing generative AI and cloud-native solutions. Expert in AI agent workflow architecture, conversational RAG platforms, and ... Show more

Hazem Ali is a Distinguished Mission-critical AI & ML Engineer / Architect and the Founder & CEO of Skytells, with 20+ years of expertise in deep learning, edge intelligence, cloud, enterprise AI, and software engineering. He specializes in R&D of scalable systems that deliver industry transformation & measurable value.

Recognized for uniting engineering depth with architectural vision, he enables responsible adoption of AI across global enterprises, His leadership has shaped teams across enterprise and government sectors, and his contributions have been acknowledged by global leaders through invitations to keynote international conferences and collaborate with top organizations worldwide.

His footprint includes contributions with leading organizations like Cisco, Apple, and Microsoft, influencing technologies widely used today.

With deep expertise in software engineering, security, and AI, he designs complex enterprise systems that translate advanced research into reliable, mission-critical systems. He collaborates across global enterprises, government, academia, and tech communities to support responsible AI. Guided by architectural rigor and long-term vision, he advances deep learning, edge AI, and secure, governed enterprise AI.

Hazem Ali is a Distinguished Mission-critical AI & ML Engineer / Architect and the Founder & CEO of Skytells, with 20+ years of expertise in deep learning, edge intelligence, cloud, enterprise AI, and software engineering. He specializes in R&D of sc... Show more

Jacopo Romei entered the DDD community as a developer and never quite left — though the work quietly shifted from shaping code to shaping the socio-technical landscapes in which code lives. Over two decades of consulting across software, UX, and organisational design, he has helped teams and companies untangle the structural problems that good intentions alone cannot fix.

A KanDDDinsky regular since 2019, his talks have moved from negotiating better contracts, to reviving organisations with EventStorming, to the ergodicity of knowledge work. He is the founder of Scaling Tales, a knowledge work-based company built from day one with AI at its core — and a live experiment in whether designing for optionality actually holds up when the world changes faster than your roadmap.

Jacopo Romei entered the DDD community as a developer and never quite left — though the work quietly shifted from shaping code to shaping the socio-technical landscapes in which code lives. Over two decades of consulting across software, UX, and orga... Show more

Friendly, Curious, Eclectic;

Patrick Trierweiler is a security-focused compliance professional with 200+ closed engagements and currently working as a Compliance Analyst for Steel Patriot Partners. A Florida State University CCI Alumni, an Eagle Scout, and Writer for the ISACA Blog from time to time. His more niche work related to emerging technology, cybersecurity, and culture can be found on his Blog "It'll Be The Future Soon" on LinkedIn and Substack

Patrick dived straight into the IT Audit and Cybersecurity space out of College in 2019 and has seen a lot during his 7 year tenure in the industry. Joining A-LIGN during a time of exponential growth where each year both the companies revenue and his team doubled in size. During his time there he went from SOC 2 IT Associate Auditor to FedRAMP Manager. Performing and SOC 1 ITGC+BP, SOC 2, HIPAA, SSPA, Ransomware Preparedness, FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800 engagements including full audits, readiness assessments and gap assessments. As well as sitting on the Methodology, Training, and GRC committees creating trainings, controls, and testing methods.

He Left A-LIGN in late 2023 and has worked in the FedRAMP/IT Consulting space ever since. Today, he designs, builds, and maintains Security Compliance Programs in the private sector.

Patrick lives the greater Tampa Bay area and is always looking for ways to assist the community. He mentors and performs resume critiques for Veterans, College Kids, and generally anyone interested in breaking into Tech and IT Audit.

Friendly, Curious, Eclectic; Patrick Trierweiler is a security-focused compliance professional with 200+ closed engagements and currently working as a Compliance Analyst for Steel Patriot Partners. A Florida State University CCI Alumni, an Eagle S... Show more

John Krewson is the founder and President of Sketch Development Services, a software development studio that provides Agile coaching, consulting and training. Sketch delivers software for its customers using Agile principles and practices, and helps customers through their Agile transformations. John has been an active member of the Agile community since 2003 as a developer, ScrumMaster, development leader, product leader, and coach. He was previously an agile coach with VersionOne, where he worked with dozens of companies from startups to the Fortune 50 to help them learn, adopt, and apply Agile, Scrum, and Lean/Kanban principles and practices.

John has been a software development leader for eighteen years; an actor and director for over twenty, having appeared on Saturday Night Live in 1997. Follow John's blog on the Sketch website at sketchdev.io, or on twitter at @johnkrewson.

John Krewson is the founder and President of Sketch Development Services, a software development studio that provides Agile coaching, consulting and training. Sketch delivers software for its customers using Agile principles and practices, and helps ... Show more

Kiran Kaur Raina is the Founder & CEO of NucleQi, Quantum Security Research Engineer & Evangelist at Vyapti Resonance, Quantum Machine Learning and Quantum Cryptography Researcher, Classiq Technologies Brand Ambassador, and an international speaker working at the forefront of quantum computing, AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. She has also been featured on a Times Square billboard in New York City.

She collaborates with companies, governments, universities, and technology communities worldwide through keynote presentations, executive education, technical workshops, research collaborations, and strategic consulting. Her expertise spans quantum security, quantum communications, quantum machine learning, quantum software development, AI, and the commercialization of quantum technologies.

As an educator and content creator, Kiran has built a global audience by making complex quantum concepts practical and accessible. She is passionate about accelerating quantum adoption, developing future quantum talent, and helping organizations navigate the transition to the quantum era through research, education, and strategic innovation.

Kiran Kaur Raina is the Founder & CEO of NucleQi, Quantum Security Research Engineer & Evangelist at Vyapti Resonance, Quantum Machine Learning and Quantum Cryptography Researcher, Classiq Technologies Brand Ambassador, and an international speaker w... Show more

I’m Alexis Monville, Co-Founder of Pearlside, a consultancy at the forefront of fostering sustainable and high-impact teams and organizations. My mission at Pearlside is deeply rooted in the philosophy of Emerging Leadership—a dynamic approach designed to cultivate leadership qualities naturally within every level of an organization. This approach is tailored for individuals and teams at any stage of their growth journey, from energetic startups to well-established enterprises.

With a rich background as the former Chief of Staff to the CTO at Red Hat, I’ve mastered the intricacies of nurturing environments that excel in open-source innovation and collaborative success. My dedication to continuous improvement and organizational transformation is captured in my publications: “Changing Your Team From The Inside” (2018) and “I am a Software Engineer and I am in Charge” (2020).

Beyond writing, I’m an enthusiastic speaker, engaging audiences on topics of leadership, organizational culture, and the transformative power of embracing change, particularly within the realm of software development.

I’m Alexis Monville, Co-Founder of Pearlside, a consultancy at the forefront of fostering sustainable and high-impact teams and organizations. My mission at Pearlside is deeply rooted in the philosophy of Emerging Leadership—a dynamic approach design... Show more

Agata specializes in the practical application of AI to solve real-world challenges. Currently, she holds the roles of CTO and AI Solutions Architect at the Hamburg-based AI consulting company theBlue.ai. With 10 years of professional experience in AI and data-related fields, Agata has developed AI-based solutions for a diverse range of clients, from emerging startups to global companies.

Agata specializes in the practical application of AI to solve real-world challenges. Currently, she holds the roles of CTO and AI Solutions Architect at the Hamburg-based AI consulting company theBlue.ai. With 10 years of professional experience in A... Show more

Dr. Tajah M. Gross is Founder & CEO of Ethilect, an AI governance, risk, and decision intelligence firm helping organizations confront the hidden human risks inside artificial intelligence systems. A recognized voice in responsible AI, escalation architecture, and operational oversight, she is known for translating complex AI risk into practical governance strategies leaders can actually use.

Her expertise spans agentic AI, autonomous decision systems, human oversight design, AI governance, and enterprise risk visibility. Through her signature frameworks, Question Everything and ReasonGate, Dr. Gross challenges organizations to rethink how AI decisions are monitored, escalated, interrupted, and trusted at scale.

Blending executive strategy with real-world implementation, she helps institutions design AI systems that remain observable, accountable, and human-centered under pressure—not just efficient. Dr. Gross has delivered high-impact sessions for nationally recognized venues including AI in the New Era, Nashville Microsoft Community Day, UN Blockchain Week, North Carolina A&T University, and Morgan State University.

Dr. Tajah M. Gross is Founder & CEO of Ethilect, an AI governance, risk, and decision intelligence firm helping organizations confront the hidden human risks inside artificial intelligence systems. A recognized voice in responsible AI, escalation arc... Show more

Megha Hooli is a seasoned Senior Program Manager at Amazon, where she leads the Global Concessions Excellence Program across 12 international marketplaces. With over 10 years of experience in product and program management, she has established herself as a strategic leader in AI-driven solutions, enterprise automation, and customer-centric platform development.
Currently based in Seattle, Megha spearheads Amazon's Worldwide CS Concessions program, where she has achieved remarkable results including a reduction in concession, proactive defect resolution through predictive analytics, and working toward reduction in manual intervention time. Her leadership extends to managing strategic partnerships across worldwide Retail, Seller Services, Finance, and BI teams while facilitating bi-weekly steering meetings with over 100 global stakeholders.
Prior to Amazon, Megha served as Technical Product Manager at Cognizant's TriZetto Healthcare division, where she drove a 10% revenue increase through strategic product roadmap optimization and led 10-12 weekly product experiments that improved feature adoption by 15%. Her expertise in balancing technical constraints with business priorities while ensuring HIPAA compliance made her instrumental in delivering a 38% uplift in promotional performance across digital channels.
Megha's entrepreneurial spirit shone during her tenure as Product Manager at ACCELQ Texas, where she developed and executed a successful AI go-to-market strategy that resulted in a 50% increase in website traffic and 30% increase in trial sign-ups. She led the end-to-end AI strategy for ACCELQ's flagship test automation suite, achieving a 70% reduction in false positives and 40% improvement in test execution speed through ML-driven self-healing capabilities.
Her technical foundation was built during her earlier roles at OSII-Emerson Digital and Accenture, where she honed her skills in Agile methodologies, cross-functional team leadership, and healthcare technology solutions. At Accenture, she served as Product Owner for the My Health Record Client, leading 14+ cross-functional teams and achieving 98% of product goals while enhancing patient safety through data-driven clinical workflow optimization.
Academically, Megha holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics from The University of Texas at Dallas, where she graduated as a Double Dean's Scholar, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication from PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore. Her educational achievements are complemented by multiple certifications including Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and ITILv4.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Megha is a recognized leader in the tech community. She served as President of the Graduate Student Assembly at UT Dallas, representing over 9,000 graduate students, and is a founding member of the Women in Product Dallas Chapter. Her commitment to social impact is evident through her role as CSR Lead at Accenture Bangalore and her active involvement in Rotaract Clubs.
Megha's expertise spans the full spectrum of modern technology and business management, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), machine learning, data analytics (SQL, Python, R, Tableau), and product management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Figma). Her unique combination of technical depth, strategic vision, and leadership acumen positions her as a driving force in the evolution of AI-powered enterprise solutions and customer experience optimization.
Her numerous awards and recognitions, including Student Leader of the Year 2023 at UT Dallas, Dean's Excellence Scholar, AccelQ Hackathon winner, and Accenture ACE award winner, reflect her consistent excellence and innovative approach to solving complex business challenges.

Megha Hooli is a seasoned Senior Program Manager at Amazon, where she leads the Global Concessions Excellence Program across 12 international marketplaces. With over 10 years of experience in product and program management, she has established hersel... Show more

Sumaiya Shrabony is a Technical Program Manager and BI practitioner at the University of Colorado Denver, where she manages enterprise analytics infrastructure across 200+ Azure Data Factory pipelines, SSAS Tabular models, Power BI, 10+ departments, and 530+ users.

Her work sits in the gap most AI talks skip: what happens after a tool looks good in a demo and has to survive real workflows, governance constraints, anxious stakeholders, broken metrics, and users who did not sign up for AI. She writes Ground Truth, a weekly newsletter that tests AI tools against practical enterprise data work and reports the adoption barriers stopping them from landing.

Sumaiya speaks on three subjects: AI adoption translation for non-technical teams, BI and semantic-layer reliability, and agentic workflows that refuse to guess when the user cannot verify the answer. She moved to the US from Bangladesh at 19 and built her technical career without inherited defaults, which now shapes how she teaches: specific, direct, and built for people who need the work to make sense by Monday morning.

Sumaiya Shrabony is a Technical Program Manager and BI practitioner at the University of Colorado Denver, where she manages enterprise analytics infrastructure across 200+ Azure Data Factory pipelines, SSAS Tabular models, Power BI, 10+ departments, ... Show more

I'm a passionate professional about business, entrepreneurship, technology, continue improving of human and technical skills to me and teams that I worked.
I'm acquired experience and knowledge in differents roles and practices that I like share and still learning from others. I was fortunate to work in the largest companies in our region and the globe. Argentine Telecom, Globant, Mercadolibre, Amazon Web Services
My mainly skill topics are SaaS, Platform engineering, SRE, Dev(Sec)Ops, Agile, Lean and Cloud Architecture.
I'm a football fan, animal lover, MMA practitioner and father of two beautiful childs.

I'm a passionate professional about business, entrepreneurship, technology, continue improving of human and technical skills to me and teams that I worked. I'm acquired experience and knowledge in differents roles and practices that I like share and... Show more