Business & Management

Professionals who specialize in the organization and oversight of business activities, as well as focus on planning, directing, and controlling company operations

Shivam Joshi

Shivam Joshi

Shivam Joshi is an innovative entrepreneur and a leading corporate trainer in the fields of AI, ML,. At 18 years old, he founded Codons. ,where he now serves as the Founder and Executive Director. Renowned as India's youngest corporate trainer for AI, Shivam has empowered professionals at industry giants such as LTI, HSBC, Global Logic, Axis Bank, and HCL. With profound expertise in AI, Data Science, and Analytics, he has delivered impactful corporate training, mentored aspiring data scientists, and led intensive boot camps in various specialisations. he has trained thousands of students and professionals, his contributions to the tech community have earned him widespread recognition. he has graced the stage as a speaker at several prestigious events, including Google DEVFEST, GDSC, IEEE, and Tedx. He has also served as a judge at hackathons like SIH, Opinhacks, HackHive, Hackverse, Devhouse and WittyHacks, shaping the future of innovation. His international presence includes representing India as a delegate at the Expo2020 Dubai, IYSA Indonesia, IEEE Rising Star Las Vegas.

Shivam Joshi is an innovative entrepreneur and a leading corporate trainer in the fields of AI, ML,. At 18 years old, he founded Codons. ,where he now serves as the Founder and Executive Director. Renowned as India's youngest corporate trainer for AI... Show more

Alexio Cassani

Alexio Cassani

Co-Founder & CEO of Fairmind Società Benefit, an innovative startup revolutionizing Generative AI adoption in the DevOps Lifecycle and Adjunct Professor @Politecnico di Milano, focusing on Generative AI and AI Transformation of Software Factories Key Leadership Roles: * Founder & CEO of Stentle (2015-2022) successfully acquired in 2019 * CTO of Webscience (now part of Adesso group) for over 10 years * Researcher at Cloud Observatory, Politecnico di Milano Since 2019, deeply involved in AI as: Active public speaker at national and international conferences on AI and Generative AI

Co-Founder & CEO of Fairmind Società Benefit, an innovative startup revolutionizing Generative AI adoption in the DevOps Lifecycle and Adjunct Professor @Politecnico di Milano, focusing on Generative AI and AI Transformation of Software Factories Key... Show more

Hector Paulo

Hector Paulo

Entusiasta por entender cada vez mais sobre Transformação e Cultura Organizacional.
Motivado por compartilhamento de conhecimentos: treinar, facilitar e também aprender.

Atua como agente de transformação ajudando organizações e times a atingir resultados significativos sempre acreditando que a diferença está nas pessoas.

Mais de 15 anos de experiência atuando com intervenções utilizando abordagens preditivas, adaptativas e híbridas.
Experiência como Agile Coach responsável por transformação ágil de organizações de TI e outside TI.

Doutorando na área de Transformação Digital e Cultura Organizacional e Mestre em Ciências da Computação.
Docente em cursos de MBA e Pós-Graduação de Gestão de Negócios e Gestão Ágil.

Entusiasta por entender cada vez mais sobre Transformação e Cultura Organizacional. Motivado por compartilhamento de conhecimentos: treinar, facilitar e também aprender. Atua como agente de transformação ajudando organizações e times a atingir r... Show more

Shelly Shmurack

Shelly Shmurack

Product management leader with a passion for AI,
Founded the #1 podcast for product managers in Israel, (1% top shared globally in 2022, spotify)

Product management leader with a passion for AI, Founded the #1 podcast for product managers in Israel, (1% top shared globally in 2022, spotify) Show more

Nick Darland

Nick Darland

Nick Darland is a recognized leadership and empowerment expert, 7-figure entrepreneur, and author of Power in Chaos: Overcoming Adversity with Courage and Hope. He hosts The Power in Chaos Podcast and the TV show Spruce It Up. His work has been featured in prestigious outlets, including NBC, Roku, Army Times, Yahoo, Iowa Legislation, ABC, Prime Video, and the Princeton Journal.

A lifelong learner, Nick holds an Associate Degree from DMACC, a Leadership Certification from Harvard Business School Online, and an Entrepreneurship Certification from Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses. As a member of the Iowa Army National Guard, he has received numerous accolades, including the Iowa Medal of Merit, four Army Commendation Medals, and the Iowa Leadership Ribbon with Torch.

Nick is the founder of HomeRevisions, specializing in artistic carpentry, and Waterproofing Solutions of Iowa. He has collaborated with 7-, 8-, 9-, and 10-figure entrepreneurs, veterans, service members, and state officials. His speaking engagements address topics such as leadership, empowerment, navigating and transforming chaos, post-traumatic growth, and overcoming adversity, inspiring audiences of students, business owners, and service members.

Dedicated to giving back, Nick supports organizations like Central Iowa Shelter and Services (CISS) and serves as a board member for the Young Professionals of Iowa. With over 12 years of service in the National Guard and five years in business, he has built multiple 7-figure ventures and continues to empower individuals and communities through his work.

Nick Darland is a recognized leadership and empowerment expert, 7-figure entrepreneur, and author of Power in Chaos: Overcoming Adversity with Courage and Hope. He hosts The Power in Chaos Podcast and the TV show Spruce It Up. His work has been featu... Show more

Manish Tyagi Tyagi

Manish Tyagi Tyagi

Manish is a seasoned DevRel, Product Engineer, and Community Manager with expertise in Generative AI and open-source technologies. He builds thriving, inclusive communities and organizes impactful events and conferences, creating unforgettable experiences. As a compelling public speaker, Manish leverages his deep understanding of developer needs and emerging trends to drive innovation and growth in the tech ecosystem.

Manish is a seasoned DevRel, Product Engineer, and Community Manager with expertise in Generative AI and open-source technologies. He builds thriving, inclusive communities and organizes impactful events and conferences, creating unforgettable experi... Show more

Tanmaiyee Vadloori

Tanmaiyee Vadloori

I am passionate about DevSecOps, SRE, AI, and automation—streamlining deployments and making security smarter. I love building developer communities, sharing insights, and exploring the latest in AI-driven cloud-native security. I am also interested in empowering women in technology and promoting diversity and accessibility within the tech community.

I am passionate about DevSecOps, SRE, AI, and automation—streamlining deployments and making security smarter. I love building developer communities, sharing insights, and exploring the latest in AI-driven cloud-native security. I am also interested ... Show more

Tiffany Portis

Tiffany Portis

Tiffany is a senior program manager specializing in cybersecurity projects and programs. She loves building the structures needed for success and creating environments full of curiosity and learning. When she is not glued to her laptop, she is at the movie theater and spending time with her tuxedo cat Lux.

Tiffany is a senior program manager specializing in cybersecurity projects and programs. She loves building the structures needed for success and creating environments full of curiosity and learning. When she is not glued to her laptop, she is at the... Show more

Heather Stevens

Heather Stevens

Heather is lucky enough to organize developer communities as a full-time job. She’s worked for a variety of tech companies in Developer Advocate and Community Manager positions and currently supports open source communities through her Community Manger role with Bitovi, a leading open source & software building consultancy.

As a Chicago native, she currently hosts and manages the Chicago JavaScript meetups, the city’s longest-running JavaScript developer group. When she’s not building community in the tech space, you can find her running marathons, baking, and taking her dog, Olive, on long walks.

Heather is lucky enough to organize developer communities as a full-time job. She’s worked for a variety of tech companies in Developer Advocate and Community Manager positions and currently supports open source communities through her Community Mang... Show more

Shivang Shekhar

Shivang Shekhar

🚀 Product Lead | AI Strategist | Deep-Tech Evangelist | Fortune 500 Enabler

Shivang Shekhar is a seasoned Product Manager and AI strategist known for accelerating AI adoption and driving value-first innovation at scale. With deep expertise in AI, Human-Computer Interaction, and immersive technologies, Shivang helps Fortune 500 enterprises turn complexity into clarity and strategy into scalable, impactful products beyond the fluff.

He currently leads AI-driven product transformation at Egen, enabling clients like one of the world’s largest grocery chains to unlock operational efficiency through intelligent automation. His past work includes autonomous systems for self-driving cars, drones, and misinformation detection tools.

A former tech evangelist with Mozilla, BlockStack, and the VR/AR Association, Shivang has shared his insights at over a dozen conferences and forums globally, speaking on AI, product strategy, and the future of deep tech. When he’s not demystifying AI hype, he’s enabling product teams to build responsibly, cross-functionally, and with real-world impact.

🚀 Product Lead | AI Strategist | Deep-Tech Evangelist | Fortune 500 Enabler Shivang Shekhar is a seasoned Product Manager and AI strategist known for accelerating AI adoption and driving value-first innovation at scale. With deep expertise in AI,... Show more

Snorre Glemmestad

Snorre Glemmestad

Snorre is an experienced Senior Consultant and Head of Analytics & AI at Point Taken, with a solid background as an MBA and an extensive portfolio of Microsoft certifications, including Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert and Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate. He combines his technical expertise with strategic leadership in data analysis and artificial intelligence.

He has extensive experience in developing and implementing modern data solutions, specializing in Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and the Azure ecosystem. His expertise spans from data architecture and ETL/ELT processes to semantic models, data visualization, and AI integrations. Snorre has led complex projects in data migration, modern analytics architectures, and low-code application development for prominent Norwegian and international organizations.

As a recognized Microsoft Certified Trainer, Snorre has a unique ability to build internal competence among his clients, which has been crucial for success in digital transformation projects. He works seamlessly across various environments and cultures, both as an internal resource and external consultant.

With a passionate approach to data-driven insights, Snorre helps organizations optimally leverage their data through innovative and scalable solutions. He is particularly skilled at identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices, and ensuring that solutions are robust and future-oriented.

As an engaged communicator, Snorre regularly conducts training, courses, and webinars both internally, externally, and in collaboration with Microsoft. He actively contributes to the Microsoft ecosystem through testing new functionality in Private Preview, providing valuable feedback that helps improve and optimize solutions before they are launched.

Snorre is an experienced Senior Consultant and Head of Analytics & AI at Point Taken, with a solid background as an MBA and an extensive portfolio of Microsoft certifications, including Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert an... Show more

Aina Løhre

Aina Løhre

I help companies and departments realize the effects and benefits of innovation and digitalization by combining a unique interest in and expertise in both the technical and the human aspects of an IT project. I have an engineering background with further education and experience on management, project management, process management, service innovation, service design, LEAN, benefit realization, information security, AI and enterprise architecture.

I help companies and departments realize the effects and benefits of innovation and digitalization by combining a unique interest in and expertise in both the technical and the human aspects of an IT project. I have an engineering background with f... Show more

Priyanshi Arora

Priyanshi Arora

Priyanshi is a brand data analyst and creative artist.

Priyanshi is a brand data analyst and creative artist. Show more

Amanda McKinney

Amanda McKinney

Amanda McKinney is a recognized thought leader, bestselling author & podcast host on accountability for ambitious women entrepreneurs who are tired of feeling stuck and ready to make the bold moves they’ve been overthinking. She is the founder of a self-built, profitable business that provides supportive and results-oriented coaching that helps women navigate self-doubt, overthinking and procrastination so they experience transformative results.

Amanda McKinney is a recognized thought leader, bestselling author & podcast host on accountability for ambitious women entrepreneurs who are tired of feeling stuck and ready to make the bold moves they’ve been overthinking. She is the founder of a s... Show more

Jeff Julian

Jeff Julian

Jeff Julian is a software consultant, author, entrepreneur, woodworker, marketer, videographer, photographer, and now a device designer in AgTech. He was the Co-Founder of Geekswithblogs.net with one of the club leaders, John Alexander, former Microsoft MVP in XML and SharePoint, former co-leader of this .NET User Group, and has been working on web applications since the mid-90s.

Jeff Julian is a software consultant, author, entrepreneur, woodworker, marketer, videographer, photographer, and now a device designer in AgTech. He was the Co-Founder of Geekswithblogs.net with one of the club leaders, John Alexander, former Micro... Show more

Vishal Shah

Vishal Shah

Vishal Shah is a seasoned Data Analyst with over three years of experience in harnessing machine learning, data modeling, and big data technologies to drive transformative insights across diverse sectors. Currently, he serves as a Business Data Analyst at the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, where he designs predictive models and scalable data pipelines to enhance wildlife management and public safety. A Master’s graduate in Computer Science from New York University, Vishal has led innovative projects—from real-time stock market analytics to AI-driven public safety systems—demonstrating a unique ability to bridge advanced AI methodologies with practical, high-impact applications.

Vishal Shah is a seasoned Data Analyst with over three years of experience in harnessing machine learning, data modeling, and big data technologies to drive transformative insights across diverse sectors. Currently, he serves as a Business Data Analy... Show more

Jamie Ayala

Jamie Ayala

Marketing strategist with expertise in brand building and developing marketing strategies for open-source companies. Skilled in market research, identifying trends, and collaborating with creative teams to develop impact branding and promotional materials. Experienced in optimizing campaigns, analyzing performance metrics, and leveraging social media and other channels to grow brand presence in the open source industry.

Marketing strategist with expertise in brand building and developing marketing strategies for open-source companies. Skilled in market research, identifying trends, and collaborating with creative teams to develop impact branding and promotional mate... Show more

Kavita Behera

Kavita Behera

Kavita Behera is a product manager and the creator of #TheWeeklyCharts. She is an active member of the Power BI community and an ambassador for the #dataDNA challenges. Her goal is to simplify the art of storytelling and inform everyone about different visual techniques. Aside from being a manager, she is a proud paw parent who loves training her dog.

Kavita Behera is a product manager and the creator of #TheWeeklyCharts. She is an active member of the Power BI community and an ambassador for the #dataDNA challenges. Her goal is to simplify the art of storytelling and inform everyone about differe... Show more

Scott Dorman

Scott Dorman

I've worked with computers professionally since 1993. Although my primary focus is commercial software applications, I enjoy building infrastructure components and reusable shared libraries. I help companies define, develop, and automate processes, code standards, and guidelines.

I've worked with computers professionally since 1993. Although my primary focus is commercial software applications, I enjoy building infrastructure components and reusable shared libraries. I help companies define, develop, and automate processes, c... Show more

Ananya Ghosh Chowdhury

Ananya Ghosh Chowdhury

As a Senior AI Leader at Microsoft, Ananya Ghosh Chowdhury spearheads strategic initiatives and designs solutions that empower businesses to leverage advanced analytical and innovative AI technologies. With over 10 years of experience in data science, machine learning, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud technologies, Ananya brings a wealth of expertise to her role.

Committed to responsible AI adoption, Ananya is one of the few selected members worldwide as an AI 2030 Responsible AI Evangelist, an initiative aimed at mainstreaming responsible AI practices in transparency, fairness, and sustainability. She is also a council member of the AI Xecutive Council, an elite community of visionary leaders pioneering paths toward an AI-powered future. She actively mentors startups, entrepreneurs, and investors, and contributes to Women in Data Science (WiDS) as a mentor. Additionally, she creates technical content to share her insights.

Ananya is a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, a prestigious Marquis Who's Who Listee, and a member of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and growth. As a Data and AI leader at Microsoft, she excels in driving AI innovation within the retail sector, leading transformative AI strategies and demonstrating her technical expertise and deep understanding of retail challenges. Ananya advises organizations on using AI and advanced analytics to revolutionize their strategies, positioning herself as a key advisor in helping businesses achieve their goals through tailored AI solutions.

As a Senior AI Leader at Microsoft, Ananya Ghosh Chowdhury spearheads strategic initiatives and designs solutions that empower businesses to leverage advanced analytical and innovative AI technologies. With over 10 years of experience in data science... Show more

Bill Zhang

Bill Zhang

Bill is senior director of product management at Cloudera, responsible for Open Data Lakehouse product strategy and Apache Iceberg integration with all Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) form factors. Bill also leads Apache Hive product roadmap and adoption. Most recently, Bill was responsible for solution management for SAP HANA Data Platform and SAP HANA Cloud. Prior to that he led product management for Sybase Replication Server.

Bill is senior director of product management at Cloudera, responsible for Open Data Lakehouse product strategy and Apache Iceberg integration with all Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) form factors. Bill also leads Apache Hive product roadmap and adoptio... Show more

Roman Rackwitz

Roman Rackwitz

Roman Rackwitz is an international authority in the field of gamification and intrinsic experience design. Already recognized as one of the top 10 experts worldwide in 2012, Rackwitz develops, communicates and advises government institutions and commercial enterprises worldwide with the school of thought of 'non-Skinnerian gamification'. He is also regularly invited as an expert in media such as TV, radio and print.
In addition to the consulting company Engaginglab and the software Tabi, Rackwitz founded CBO Media, a publisher that focuses on topics related to behavioral economics in order to bring this knowledge to the board levels of companies in a practical way.

Roman Rackwitz is an international authority in the field of gamification and intrinsic experience design. Already recognized as one of the top 10 experts worldwide in 2012, Rackwitz develops, communicates and advises government institutions and comm... Show more

Rafik Mekki

Rafik Mekki

Rafik MEKKI
Senior Agile Coach & Trainer
Leadership Catalyst & Speaker
Creator & Co-Writer Of Infinity Guide

Rafik MEKKI Senior Agile Coach & Trainer Leadership Catalyst & Speaker Creator & Co-Writer Of Infinity Guide Show more

Obie Fernandez

Obie Fernandez

Now spearheading advanced AI initiatives at Shopify. With 30 years in tech and 20 in Ruby, Obie, author of "The Rails Way," is a pivotal and well-loved figure. Prior to joining Shopify, he exemplified building scalable applications with the "one person framework" in a string of successful startups.

Now spearheading advanced AI initiatives at Shopify. With 30 years in tech and 20 in Ruby, Obie, author of "The Rails Way," is a pivotal and well-loved figure. Prior to joining Shopify, he exemplified building scalable applications with the "one pers... Show more

Khyati Agarwal

Khyati Agarwal

Never justify your prices again!

Never justify your prices again! Show more

Ben Curtis

Ben Curtis

Ben has been developing web apps and building startups since '99, and fell in love with Ruby and Rails in 2005. Ben co-founded Honeybadger.io in 2012 and spends his time at Honeybadger building the back-end code and infrastructure. When he's not working, Ben likes to hang out with his wife and kids, ride his road bike, and watch LSU football.

Ben has been developing web apps and building startups since '99, and fell in love with Ruby and Rails in 2005. Ben co-founded Honeybadger.io in 2012 and spends his time at Honeybadger building the back-end code and infrastructure. When he's not work... Show more

Chris Oliver

Chris Oliver

Chris is a Rails Luminary, entrepreneur and content creator. He makes weekly Ruby on Rails screencasts at GoRails.com, a Ruby on Rails SaaS template called Jumpstart Pro and a hosting service called Hatchbox.io.

Chris is a Rails Luminary, entrepreneur and content creator. He makes weekly Ruby on Rails screencasts at GoRails.com, a Ruby on Rails SaaS template called Jumpstart Pro and a hosting service called Hatchbox.io. Show more

Stephan Swart

Stephan Swart

Stephan is a consultant, advisor, and Fractional CTO. He has held a range of titles including: developer, architect, agile coach, and CTO. He is passionate to help organisations and their leaders to get the best out of their dev teams. He is passionate about creating work-environments where software teams and individuals can flourish. He has seen the insides of small, medium, and large organisations. In all teams he has been part of, he has grown a reputation of bringing clarity, trust, and courage.

Stephan is a consultant, advisor, and Fractional CTO. He has held a range of titles including: developer, architect, agile coach, and CTO. He is passionate to help organisations and their leaders to get the best out of their dev teams. He is passiona... Show more

Yael Daihes

Yael Daihes

Yael is a distinguished AI leader with a specialization in cybersecurity, shaped by her 8-year tenure in the Israeli defense forces. Her foundational experience equipped her with invaluable skills that led to her spearheading various R&D AI initiatives. Her leadership left a significant mark in both the defense forces and the private sector, notably contributing to the growth and success of a company that was later acquired for $600 million.
An accomplished strategist, Yael brings a unique blend of hands-on experience, strategic insight, and a proven track record of steering organizations towards data-driven excellence. With a wealth of experience spanning various industries, Yael serves as a trusted advisor and leader, guiding businesses across sectors to establish and manage highly successful AI ventures.

Yael is a distinguished AI leader with a specialization in cybersecurity, shaped by her 8-year tenure in the Israeli defense forces. Her foundational experience equipped her with invaluable skills that led to her spearheading various R&D AI initiativ... Show more

Frederik Vannieuwenhuyse

Frederik Vannieuwenhuyse

Frederik is an experienced Agile professional with a strong background in coaching teams and organizations to reach their full potential. As a Certified Team Coach (CTC), Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), and Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) with Scrum Alliance, he has a deep passion for promoting agility and supporting sustainable growth within organizations.

Based in Belgium, Frederik works at iLean, a consultancy specializing in Agile coaching and training, where he assists teams and leaders in adopting Agile principles and practices. He also actively contributes to the Agile community by co-organizing conferences and events to share knowledge, inspire innovation, and connect professionals from around the world.

Frederik is particularly focused on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Agile practices, exploring how AI can serve as a strategic enabler for agility and enhance team collaboration, performance, and decision-making. His expertise encompasses team dynamics, enterprise agility, leadership development, and leveraging AI to uncover new opportunities in complex environments.

Through workshops, training sessions, and coaching engagements, Frederik empowers teams to excel in dynamic settings while delivering measurable value.

Specialties: Agile Coaching, Scrum Training, Team Dynamics, Enterprise Agility, Leadership Development, Artificial Intelligence in Agile, Conference Organization.

Frederik is an experienced Agile professional with a strong background in coaching teams and organizations to reach their full potential. As a Certified Team Coach (CTC), Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), and Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) with Scrum ... Show more

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