Business & Management

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

Margarita Neumueller

Margarita Neumueller

Margarita Neumüllers journey began in BI Consulting, where she spent several years mastering the Microsoft technology stack and solving complex data puzzles for diverse clients. In 2021, she joined ALDI SÜD, where she rapidly advanced through various pivotal roles.
Today, she serves as a Manager for Data & Analytics, acting as a Product Owner who bridges the gap between data engineering and global business goals.

Beyond her corporate responsibilities, she is a prominent voice in the tech community. As a frequent podcast guest and keynote speaker at international conferences, she shares her insights on data strategy and digital transformation.
Driven by a commitment to diversity and empowerment in the industry, she recently expanded her influence by joining the board of Women in Tech e.V. as its second member within the DACH area. In this role, she leverages her experience to foster an inclusive environment for the next generation of female leaders in technology.

Margarita Neumüllers journey began in BI Consulting, where she spent several years mastering the Microsoft technology stack and solving complex data puzzles for diverse clients. In 2021, she joined ALDI SÜD, where she rapidly advanced through various... Show more

Vidura Wijekoon

Vidura Wijekoon

I am a Senior AI/ML Engineer focused on Technical Leadership, bridging the gap between theoretical research and scalable, real-world production systems. My career sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering, team management, and strategic innovation.

​Currently, as a Senior Software Engineer & Line Manager at Virtusa, I lead teams in defining the Solution Architecture for complex Machine Learning and Generative AI applications. I specialize in deploying these robust, cloud-native systems on AWS, balancing rigorous technical execution with talent development and delivery management.

​My perspective on AI is deeply informed by my previous role as Co-founder & COO of Trinet Innovations. That experience honed my ability to translate technical possibilities into tangible business value and societal impact, driven by a philosophy of "AI for all."

​Beyond corporate delivery, I am committed to advancing the global AI ecosystem. I am an active researcher and passionate educator, having executed over 45 diverse AI projects, conducted 50+ technical workshops, and mentored nearly 350 students, professionals, and startup founders globally.

​I am always open to connecting on innovative R&D collaborations, high-impact societal projects, and leadership opportunities.

I am a Senior AI/ML Engineer focused on Technical Leadership, bridging the gap between theoretical research and scalable, real-world production systems. My career sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering, team management, and strategic innova... Show more

Abubakar Shehu Idris

Abubakar Shehu Idris

Abubakar Shehu Idris is an entrepreneur and the CEO & Cofounder of Stonetech, a technology and innovation organization supporting initiatives that create meaningful impact across Africa. He has a degree in Computer Science, an MBA in Entrepreneurship, and certifications in cybersecurity, AI, blockchain, and data science among other advanced technology fields.

At Stonetech, Abubakar works with innovators, startups, creatives, institutions, and communities to develop and scale solutions that address social, economic, and environmental challenges. The organization focuses on digital education and skills, empowering the creative economy, accelerating startups and innovation, and promoting the responsible use of technology for social good.

He is passionate about nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and helping ideas move from potential to performance. Through his work, Abubakar supports resilient ecosystems, inclusive opportunities, and sustainable growth across Africa, while championing the adoption of emerging technologies to solve real-world problems.

Abubakar Shehu Idris is an entrepreneur and the CEO & Cofounder of Stonetech, a technology and innovation organization supporting initiatives that create meaningful impact across Africa. He has a degree in Computer Science, an MBA in Entrepreneurship... Show more

Ingo Düppe

Ingo Düppe

Ingo Düppe is an IT consultant and the founder of CROWDCODE. He advises companies in the field of agile architecture management and is responsible for the realisation and conception of Web, mobile, and Cloud applications. The evolutionary goal is a continuous increase in the automation of business processes. He can contribute his many years of experience to the conception and development of applications. The challenge is the effective and efficient combination of technologies, methods, and tools - in each case that will be suitable for the individual context. As a coach and trainer, he advises teams on the use of Java EE and Spring technologies and their efficient integration into the individual software development process.

Ingo Düppe is an IT consultant and the founder of CROWDCODE. He advises companies in the field of agile architecture management and is responsible for the realisation and conception of Web, mobile, and Cloud applications. The evolutionary goal is a c... Show more

Juan García

Juan García

Diplomado en Ciencias Empresariales y Licenciado en Investigación y Técnicas de Mercado por la Uva. Formador ocupacional acreditado por la Junta de Castilla y León.

12 años de experiencia en el área económico-financiera en empresas de diversos sectores.

Más de 4.000 horas de formación presencial impartidas para empresas y organizaciones como CVE, UPTA, AEMTA, CEOE.

Administración de plataformas de elearning, generación de contenidos y tutorización de cursos online para entidades como Ernest & Young, Radio Televisión Española o la productora, Globomedia, con más de 2.000 horas acreditadas.

Varias participaciones en eventos, cursos y actividades desarrolladas como presentador, conferenciante, organizador y/o dinamizador de actos diversos, entre otros:

- Global Power Platform Bootcamp Valladolid
- PechaKucha Night Valladolid vol.13
- Trainers for the Future ed. 2018. Superpoderes para generar contenidos
- Trainers for the Future ed. 2017. Educación Maker
- InnoBAR EDU Valladolid. Encuentro alternativo de innovación educativa
- InnoBAR EDU Palencia. Encuentro alternativo de innovación educativa
- #Emprendizate. De la idea al negocio. Cámara de Comercio de Ávila

Instructor para el perfeccionamiento y actualización del profesorado de Formación Profesional en el Centro de Formación e Innovación Educativa (CFIE) de la Junta de Castilla de León en “Empresa e iniciativa emprendedora” y "Creatividad y emprendimiento"

Instructor de los espacios CyL Digital para facilitar a PYMES y autónomos su presencia activa en el mundo digital a través de redes sociales: #EstoyenInternet

Diseño y dinamización de Living Lab

Organizador #InnoBAR Valladolid (www.innobar.net)

Lema: No hay preguntas tontas, sólo tont@s que no preguntan

Diplomado en Ciencias Empresariales y Licenciado en Investigación y Técnicas de Mercado por la Uva. Formador ocupacional acreditado por la Junta de Castilla y León. 12 años de experiencia en el área económico-financiera en empresas de diversos sec... Show more

Ross Saunders

Ross Saunders

Ross is a technology and privacy specialist with over 20 years of experience navigating the complex intersection of innovation, governance, and cybersecurity.

With a background in Software-as-a-Service and more than a decade dedicated to governance consulting in privacy and security, Ross has helped organizations translate regulatory requirements into actionable strategies.

He is a passionate advocate for consumer cybersecurity and privacy rights, known for making even the most complex topics accessible and engaging.

Ross holds an MSc in the Management of Technology and Innovation and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E). He has additional certifications in ethical hacking and paralegal practice, and serves on the board of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.

Ross is a technology and privacy specialist with over 20 years of experience navigating the complex intersection of innovation, governance, and cybersecurity. With a background in Software-as-a-Service and more than a decade dedicated to governanc... Show more

Pavithra Addanki

Pavithra Addanki

Pavithra Addanki is an entrepreneur, mentor, and student leader passionate about bridging the gap between academia and industry. Founder & CEO of MXC Ignite LLP, she has collaborated with leading institutions and innovation hubs to create outcome-based learning opportunities. She is Co-Founder for Sri Raagni Organics. A Startup World Cup Mentor and advocate for personal branding, she also works in data analytics and has a LinkedIn community of over 11K followers with 9,05,400 + annual impressions.

Pavithra Addanki is an entrepreneur, mentor, and student leader passionate about bridging the gap between academia and industry. Founder & CEO of MXC Ignite LLP, she has collaborated with leading institutions and innovation hubs to create outcome-bas... Show more

Raven Major

Raven Major

I am Dr. Raven C. Major, Founder and owner of The Folding Chair Collective, LLC. Paying home to Shirley Chisholm’s call, “to bring a folding chair”, The Folding Chair Collective partners with organizations to create environments where belonging is intentional and every individual is seen as human first and an asset next, not just labor.

We are dedicated to transforming workplaces, campuses, and communities through leadership development, strategic equity auditing, and people-centered culture building to ensure that everyone has a seat at the table and a folding chair of their own.

Through the use of practical strategies such as;
* Leadership Development
* Professional & Organizational Development
* Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Strategy
* Panel Facilitation, Conferences, & Speaking Engagements, and more

We hope to provide you and your organizations with personalized solutions to address your pain points.

Let’s connect: drravencmajor@thefoldingchairco.com

www.thefoldingchairco.com
The Folding Chair Collective, LLC

I am Dr. Raven C. Major, Founder and owner of The Folding Chair Collective, LLC. Paying home to Shirley Chisholm’s call, “to bring a folding chair”, The Folding Chair Collective partners with organizations to create environments where belonging is in... Show more

Dr. S. Isele

Dr. S. Isele

Dr. Siegfried Isele is a Managing Director, senior transformation executive, and board-level
advisor with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across insurance,
financial services, government, logistics, retail, and technology.

He specializes in large-scale modernization and transformation programs, including legacy
system replacement, data migration, AI-enabled automation, and regulated platform
transformation. Dr. Isele has led initiatives involving hundreds of specialists across multiple
continents, operating in highly regulated environments where reliability, compliance, and
governance are mission-critical.

In addition to his executive delivery leadership, he serves as a Senior Security Auditor (ISO/IEC
27001 & OT Security) and trusted advisor on cybersecurity, operational risk, and regulatory
compliance. His board and advisory contributions focus on technology strategy,
transformation governance, risk oversight, and executive decision-making.

Dr. Isele is known for his pragmatic application of agile principles, bridging structured
governance with real-world execution. He holds advanced degrees in economics, law, and
business engineering and has completed executive education at Harvard University, MIT,
Columbia Business School, UC Berkeley, and IIM Bangalore.

He is authorized to work in all Europe (incl. D A CH), the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as he operates internationally.

Dr. Siegfried Isele is a Managing Director, senior transformation executive, and board-level advisor with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across insurance, financial services, government, logistics, retail, and technology.... Show more

Cíntia Guberovic

Cíntia Guberovic

Sou KCP (Kanban Coaching Professional) e atuo como Superintendente de Governança, Planejamento e Performance no PagBank. Tenho carreira de +20 em TI com foco em agilidade nos últimos 12 anos. Hoje sou responsável pela expansão da agilidade organizacional, Gestão de Projetos e Portfolio do PagBank, através da disseminação de melhores práticas como alavanca de negócios, utilizando conceitos de Business Agility, Kanban e KMM como ferramentas de crescimento exponencial e maturidade organizacional, melhorando a assertividade no atingimento dos objetivos em níveis estratégicos e táticos. Sou também responsável pela gestão e alavancagem do plano de desenvolvimento profissional dos especialistas em agilidade, projetos e portfolio de um dos maiores bancos digitais do Brasil.

Sou KCP (Kanban Coaching Professional) e atuo como Superintendente de Governança, Planejamento e Performance no PagBank. Tenho carreira de +20 em TI com foco em agilidade nos últimos 12 anos. Hoje sou responsável pela expansão da agilidade organizaci... Show more

Kjell de Ruiter

Kjell de Ruiter

Kjell de Ruiter is an Agile Coach who believes we can do a lot of great things in our teams, but sooner or later we run into our organisations. As such he is very driven to find ways to make the organisations a catalyst, rather than an anchor. He does so by focusing on clear communication structures and prioritizations and reinforcing healthier relations and expectations for and within our teams. Kjell is keen builder of communities and any other event that will allow people to learn together.

Kjell de Ruiter is an Agile Coach who believes we can do a lot of great things in our teams, but sooner or later we run into our organisations. As such he is very driven to find ways to make the organisations a catalyst, rather than an anchor. He doe... Show more

Natalia Moreira Legarda

Natalia Moreira Legarda

Arquitecta funcional de soluciones en aplicaciones de negocio, especialista en Dynamics 365 Field Service y Project Operations.

Arquitecta funcional de soluciones en aplicaciones de negocio, especialista en Dynamics 365 Field Service y Project Operations. Show more

Heike Röttgers

Heike Röttgers

Heike Röttgers has more than 25 years of professional experience in international IT and e-commerce companies such as Yahoo!, TripAdvisor and idealo, and has been working in agile contexts for over 15 years.
Throughout her career, she has established modern working methods and agile principles in companies in various management and consulting roles.

Since 2017, she has been working as a systemic organisational consultant, agile coach, mediator and trainer. Her focus is on organisational development, modern leadership and working with self-organised teams.
Heike lives in Berlin and sometimes also in Crete. She loves sports and hiking and enjoys whizzing through Berlin on her red Brompton folding bike.

Heike Röttgers has more than 25 years of professional experience in international IT and e-commerce companies such as Yahoo!, TripAdvisor and idealo, and has been working in agile contexts for over 15 years. Throughout her career, she has establishe... Show more

Francisco Junior

Francisco Junior

Francisco Júnior é mestrando em Transformação Digital, graduado em Ciência da Computação e possui um MBA em Governança de TI. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, é especialista em gestão de pessoas, transformação digital e inovação.

Detém certificações como ITIL Expert, ISO 20k Consultant Manager, Agile People Coach e Agile People Business Agility. Desde 2014, atua como Gerente de Atendimento na Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa (RNP).

Foi reconhecido como Melhor Gerente de PMO de 2024 pelo PMI, Profissional do Ano em 2023, e liderou a equipe premiada como a melhor em atendimento do Brasil em 2022, além de ser responsável pela equipe que desenvolveu o ChatBot em 2023, ambos reconhecidos pelo HDI.

Francisco Júnior é mestrando em Transformação Digital, graduado em Ciência da Computação e possui um MBA em Governança de TI. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, é especialista em gestão de pessoas, transformação digital e inovação. Detém certific... Show more

Ina Shabani

Ina Shabani

Cloud Architect with 10+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure and DevOps. Previously active at Women in Tech Netherlands (as organizer and speaker) and speaker at The Hague Tech on practical AI tooling in cloud environments.
Co-Founder of vanzero.nl

Cloud Architect with 10+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure and DevOps. Previously active at Women in Tech Netherlands (as organizer and speaker) and speaker at The Hague Tech on practical AI tooling in cloud environments. Co-Founder of vanzero... Show more

Daria Rudnik

Daria Rudnik

Daria Rudnik is a Team Architect and Executive Leadership Coach, author of CLICKING: A Team Building Strategy for Overloaded Leaders Who Want Stronger Team Trust, Better Results, and More Time, and co-author of The AI Revolution: Thriving Within Civilization’s Next Big Disruption. A former Chief People Officer and ex-Deloitte professional, she brings over 15 years of international executive experience in tech and telecom.

Having lived in three countries and worked with clients across six continents, Daria has helped leaders and organizations navigate global financial crises, wars, and the COVID-19 pandemic. For the past five years, she has focused on helping busy leaders escape work overload by building self-sufficient, high-trust teams. She does this through a mix of team and leadership coaching, organizational consulting, assessments, and an AI-powered coach she developed.

Daria Rudnik is a Team Architect and Executive Leadership Coach, author of CLICKING: A Team Building Strategy for Overloaded Leaders Who Want Stronger Team Trust, Better Results, and More Time, and co-author of The AI Revolution: Thriving Within Civi... Show more

Prabhakar Damor

Prabhakar Damor

Cybersecurity leader, Independent director, Startup advisor & Tech entrepreneur.
On a mission to make humans the strongest link in cybersecurity. Researcher on predictive threat modelling, OSINT, Cloud, Threat intelligence,AI/ ML integration. Passionate about cultivating security mindset.

Cybersecurity leader, Independent director, Startup advisor & Tech entrepreneur. On a mission to make humans the strongest link in cybersecurity. Researcher on predictive threat modelling, OSINT, Cloud, Threat intelligence,AI/ ML integration. Passio... Show more

Addie Rodman

Addie Rodman

With ~15 years in the Microsoft partner ecosystem, Addie blends business strategy, human behavior, and AI innovation to help organizations put the tech-jargon in human-terms to unlock real productivity gains.

With ~15 years in the Microsoft partner ecosystem, Addie blends business strategy, human behavior, and AI innovation to help organizations put the tech-jargon in human-terms to unlock real productivity gains. Show more

Arthur Nobukazu Ozassa

Arthur Nobukazu Ozassa

Arthur Ozassa é especialista em gestão de múltiplos squads, desenvolvimento de software e liderança de times ágeis. Com quase 20 anos de experiência no setor de tecnologia, ele já liderou diversas operações focadas em desenvolvimento de software sob medida, produtos digitais e integração de sistemas.

Atualmente, é responsável pela gestão de squads ágeis de alta performance, aplicando métricas avançadas e metodologias ágeis para garantir entregas estratégicas com eficiência. Arthur também é professor de cybersecurity e desenvolvimento de software na FIA Business School, além de atuar como referência técnica para equipes internas e clientes.

Ele liderou a construção de uma ferramenta interna de gestão de squads, que otimiza a priorização de backlog e melhora a previsibilidade das entregas. Um de seus principais cases recentes foi a substituição do CRM Salesforce por uma solução customizada, reduzindo custos e garantindo uma entrega de MVP em apenas 6 meses.

Arthur participa ativamente da comunidade de tecnologia, contribuindo com insights sobre gestão de produtos, engenharia de software e inovação com IA e Web3.

Arthur Ozassa é especialista em gestão de múltiplos squads, desenvolvimento de software e liderança de times ágeis. Com quase 20 anos de experiência no setor de tecnologia, ele já liderou diversas operações focadas em desenvolvimento de software sob ... Show more

Edwin M Sarmiento

Edwin M Sarmiento

is the Managing Director of 15C, a consulting and training company that specializes in designing, implementing and supporting SQL Server infrastructures. He is a 12-year former Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Master from Ottawa, Canada (but he’s originally from the Philippines) specializing in high availability, disaster recovery and system infrastructures running on the Microsoft server technology stack. His background in Unix has taken him to the world of DevOps and Docker to containerize SQL Server. He is very passionate about technology but has interests in music, neuroscience, social psychology, professional and organizational development, leadership and management matters when not working with databases.

Edwin lives up to his primary mission statement: "To help people and organizations grow and develop their full potential."

is the Managing Director of 15C, a consulting and training company that specializes in designing, implementing and supporting SQL Server infrastructures. He is a 12-year former Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Master from Ottawa, C... Show more

David Caballero

David Caballero

Senior Platform Engineer, I design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud platforms. I have over 13 years of experience in DevOps, API development, and RESTful services, as well as a certification in Kubernetes Administration (CKA).

I am also the founder of DCaballero LLC, a software development and consulting company that focuses on science and finance applications. I am passionate about researching new technologies, mentoring young talent, and delivering quality solutions. My mission is to leverage my technical skills and domain expertise to create value and impact for my clients and partners.

Senior Platform Engineer, I design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud platforms. I have over 13 years of experience in DevOps, API development, and RESTful services, as well as a certification in Kubernetes Administration (CKA). I am... Show more

Anne Gabrillagues

Anne Gabrillagues

I’m a French agile coach and co-founder of essensei, a boutique consultancy specializing in agile transformations. With a strong focus on sustainable adoption, I help teams and organizations navigate complex contexts by implementing tailored, pragmatic agile methodologies. Drawing on my deep expertise in Scrum, Kanban, ScrumBan, and Lean IT, I empower teams to optimize their workflows, improve collaboration, and deliver value consistently.

My coaching extends beyond teams; I work closely with managers to help them excel in agile environments, guiding them in leadership transitions and fostering an agile mindset. I’m also passionate about product management, collaborating with Product Owners to refine roadmaps, enhance backlog management, and align strategic goals.

My technical background in development practices, application architecture, and information security gives me an edge when supporting teams in complex technical environments. It allows me to bridge the gap between agile methodologies and technical excellence, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.

As an active speaker and organizer of Agile conferences (Flowcon France, Agile Lean Europ), I’m known for my engaging, no-nonsense approach. I share real-world stories, practical workshops, and actionable insights, aiming to inspire and equip participants with tools they can immediately apply in their own contexts.

I’m a French agile coach and co-founder of essensei, a boutique consultancy specializing in agile transformations. With a strong focus on sustainable adoption, I help teams and organizations navigate complex contexts by implementing tailored, pragmat... Show more

Leah Drew

Leah Drew

Leah Drew is a trauma-informed somatic leadership mentor, women’s empowerment guide, and culture-shaping consultant devoted to helping people remember who they are beneath performance, perfection, and people-pleasing so they can expand into their next level without burnout.

With a background in pain management, nervous system regulation, international teaching, embodiment & somatic work, and leadership development, Leah brings a rare blend of science, soul, and lived experience to every stage she steps onto. She supports high-achieving women, entrepreneurs, and leaders in reconnecting to their bodies, reclaiming their confidence, and leading with emotional intelligence, authenticity, and heart-led power.

Alongside her work with women's leadership, Leah consults with co-ed organizations and executive teams to enhance workplace culture and performance by creating workforces that are engaged, energized, and resilient. She helps businesses build high-performing teams by embedding practical, leadership-led wellbeing and culture practices into the everyday workflow to transform burnout cultures into environments where people feel supported, connected, motivated, and empowered to do their best work, together.

Leah is the founder of the Somatic Leadership Academy and the Mind Body Initiative, and host of the Mindful Evolution Podcast. Her work centers on healing the feminine wounds that keep women playing small & functioning from burnout, and guiding people of all genders into leadership that is grounded, embodied, and unapologetically human.

Whether she’s speaking to entrepreneurs, corporate teams, facilitators, or global communities, Leah creates experiences that are deeply felt. She doesn't just speak, she guides her audience into an experience. Through storytelling, somatic practices, and deeply human conversations, she helps audiences connect with each other, build resilience, strengthen connection, and cultivate cultures rooted in presence, purpose, and belonging.

Her mission is simple: to help people transform their pain into power, their wounds into wisdom, and their lives into expressions of their fullest potential.

Leah Drew is a trauma-informed somatic leadership mentor, women’s empowerment guide, and culture-shaping consultant devoted to helping people remember who they are beneath performance, perfection, and people-pleasing so they can expand into their nex... Show more

Manika Jain

Manika Jain

Hi! I'm Manika Jain, a passionate Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase in their London office. My journey began at Delhi Technological University (India), where I majored in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a minor in Computer Science Engineering.

My professional narrative unfolds with diverse experiences, including impactful roles at JPMorgan, Samagra, the University of British Columbia as a MITACS Globalink Researcher, and the University of Arizona. Each role has provided me with a platform to apply and implement the profound knowledge gained from my academic endeavors.

Beyond the workplace, I am deeply committed to amplifying the presence of women in STEM-related fields. As a proactive member of globally recognized coding communities, I actively contribute to initiatives aimed at fostering diversity and inclusivity in the tech space. Currently serving as the Chapter Lead at Women Who Code, Delhi, I am dedicated to elevating the representation of women in technology, working towards a more balanced and equitable industry.

I am proud to have emerged as the international winner at the JPMorgan Code for Good 2021 hackathon. Additionally, I have been honored with scholarships that reflect my dedication to advancing women in technology, including the Class of 1959 Scholarship in 2020, Nutanix Advancing Women in Technology Scholarship and Micron URAM Global Scholarship in 2022, Women in Product Scholarship in 2021 by WiP, and the Grace Hopper Conference Scholarship by AnitaB.org Institute in 2021.

As a dedicated advocate for diversity in technology, I seek to inspire others by sharing her experiences and insights.
I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the celebration of women in technology at IWD 2024. Thank you for considering my proposal, and I look forward to the possibility of being part of this empowering event.

Hi! I'm Manika Jain, a passionate Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase in their London office. My journey began at Delhi Technological University (India), where I majored in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a minor in Computer Science Engin... Show more

N.J. Robinson

N.J. Robinson

N.J. Robinson is an Air Force Veteran, IT leader, and dynamic speaker with over 20 years of experience developing leaders in technology-driven environments. As Chief Servant Leader and President of Hi-Tech Leadership LLC, he partners with tech professionals to expand leadership capability, strengthen influence, and build transformational, high-performing teams.

N.J.’s engaging keynotes, presentations, and workshops equip leaders with practical frameworks to improve employee experience, strategy execution, and effective communication. His work blends real-world leadership experience with actionable insights that help organizations elevate performance while navigating change and complexity.

N.J. serves on HDI’s Conference Advisory Board and provides career mentorship to underserved professionals across the United States. He holds an MBA from George Washington University and maintains PMP, Security+, and ITIL certifications. He is a proud husband to his high-school sweetheart and the father of four sons.

N.J. Robinson is an Air Force Veteran, IT leader, and dynamic speaker with over 20 years of experience developing leaders in technology-driven environments. As Chief Servant Leader and President of Hi-Tech Leadership LLC, he partners with tech profes... Show more

Russ Abrams

Russ Abrams

Russ Abrams has extensive experience leading transformation efforts across various industries, including healthcare, government, telecommunications, information systems and retail. As a consultant and trainer, he applies innovative Lean Six Sigma solutions to drive the strategy execution, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. Russ excels at building strong teams, processes and control systems in a unique way that enables organizations to live continuous improvement, not just learn it.
Highlights
• Highly skilled deployment leader, executive coach and trainer
• Lean master and Six Sigma Master Black Belt
• High-level experience across transactional and manufacturing environments
• Created innovations in telecommunications, retail and healthcare
2014 Keynote Speaker Gemba Lean Summit, Brazil

Started a non-profit all volunteer organization building devices for people with disabilities. using the same skills for understanding the customer's needs and providing innovative solutions.

Russ Abrams has extensive experience leading transformation efforts across various industries, including healthcare, government, telecommunications, information systems and retail. As a consultant and trainer, he applies innovative Lean Six Sigma sol... Show more

Bhavik Adhvaryu

Bhavik Adhvaryu

Bhavik Adhvaryu is a seasoned product and go-to-market leader focusing on containers & AI/ML technologies to empower strategic customers in building production ready solutions. Bhavik is passionate about delivering business outcomes via innovative products especially with open-source tools & technologies. Bhavik has a proven track record of shipping innovative 0-1 products to the market with scalable and production ready strategies.

Bhavik Adhvaryu is a seasoned product and go-to-market leader focusing on containers & AI/ML technologies to empower strategic customers in building production ready solutions. Bhavik is passionate about delivering business outcomes via innovative pr... Show more

Eric Hazoumé

Eric Hazoumé

Méthodique, rigoureux et empathique, passionné par la dynamique de groupe et par la complexité, deux aspects majeurs de la vie des équipes IT actuelles, j'interviens pour trouver un équilibre entre les besoins des équipes et ceux de l'entreprise. Mon approche vise à faire cohabiter management et autonomie, en mettant l'accent sur l'amélioration continue, les objectifs et la manière de les atteindre.
Avec toujours cette phrase de François Dupuy en tête : "Le changement se produit quand il est possible et non quand il est nécessaire".

Méthodique, rigoureux et empathique, passionné par la dynamique de groupe et par la complexité, deux aspects majeurs de la vie des équipes IT actuelles, j'interviens pour trouver un équilibre entre les besoins des équipes et ceux de l'entreprise. Mon... Show more

Mariano Gomez Bent

Mariano Gomez Bent

How can businesses drive real innovation without the right tech strategy? Many organizations struggle to fully leverage technology, facing stalled digital transformation and outdated systems that hinder productivity. I bridge this gap by implementing tailored Microsoft solutions—Power Platform, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Dynamics 365, and Azure DevOps—that drive operational efficiency and empower teams. With a proven track record in successful project delivery, I’ve achieved measurable results, from reducing process time to boosting productivity, while fostering a culture of innovation. Passionate about mentoring and collaborative growth, I’m always eager to connect with leaders ready to take their tech strategy to the next level. I am a former Microsoft MVP, 16 years running, a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and the Chielf Technology Officer at Mekorma.

How can businesses drive real innovation without the right tech strategy? Many organizations struggle to fully leverage technology, facing stalled digital transformation and outdated systems that hinder productivity. I bridge this gap by implementing... Show more

Michelle Caldwell

Michelle Caldwell

I am the Founder and CEO of Synozur, an AI-native consultancy helping global enterprises unlock long-term value through strategic AI transformation. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and organizational change, I partner with Fortune 500 leaders to design and scale AI initiatives that deliver measurable ROI. My team has created a proprietary model used by enterprise leaders to align AI investments with brand, culture, and business outcomes. A frequent keynote speaker and advisor, I bring a pragmatic, human-centered approach to AI strategy — bridging the gap between innovation and impact.

I am an esteemed global speaker on operational design and workplace innovation, I reside in the Pacific Northwest, cherishing time with my family and rescue dogs, and embracing the natural beauty of Puget Sound.

I am the Founder and CEO of Synozur, an AI-native consultancy helping global enterprises unlock long-term value through strategic AI transformation. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and organizati... Show more

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