Business & Management

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

Felice Pescatore

Felice Pescatore

Felice Pescatore is responsible for accompanying organizations in developing the best balance between effectiveness and efficiency, supporting leaders in leading their organizations in the best possible way.
Computer Engineer, with an Executive MBA and a Master's Degree in Technology and Software Management, his action is guided by a deep conviction that the agile mindset is the driving force for organizations that aim for market leadership, thanks to adaptive operating models and a deep respect and appreciation of People, the real treasure for innovation.
In everyday life, his work is characterized by the conviction that only a pragmatic approach, linked to the context, can generate a real impact on things, independent of fashions, specific methods or infused beliefs.
Author of Intelligent Business Agility book and lead of the open project AgileConstellation, he is part of several international study and in-depth groups, such as those of PMI.
President and co-founder of the Agile Community Campania, he is constantly involved in themed communities, as well as speaker and co-organizer of the most important Italian and European Agile, Lean and DevOps, Project Management conferences.

Felice Pescatore is responsible for accompanying organizations in developing the best balance between effectiveness and efficiency, supporting leaders in leading their organizations in the best possible way. Computer Engineer, with an Executive MBA... Show more

Alex Middelraad

Alex Middelraad

Power BI and data warehousing specialist with 8+ years of experience since 2016. Currently working as an independent consultant since 2024, delivering solutions across diverse industries including automotive and horticulture.

Power BI and data warehousing specialist with 8+ years of experience since 2016. Currently working as an independent consultant since 2024, delivering solutions across diverse industries including automotive and horticulture. Show more

Lee Twito

Lee Twito

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Saranic Banerjee

Saranic Banerjee

Saranic Banerjee is a Lead Experience Strategist at Extentia, where he helps businesses navigate digital transformation journeys through data-led design thinking.
Originally from Kolkata, Saranic studied industrial design at Symbiosis Institute of Design and later specialized in interaction design at the National Institute of Design. He’s passionate about storytelling, illustration, motion, and photography. His creative energy is fuelled by traveling, meeting people from different cultures, and experimenting in the kitchen.
Beyond his professional work, Saranic mentors budding designers on ADPList, sharing his experiences and insights to guide and inspire the next generation of creatives.

Saranic Banerjee is a Lead Experience Strategist at Extentia, where he helps businesses navigate digital transformation journeys through data-led design thinking. Originally from Kolkata, Saranic studied industrial design at Symbiosis Institute of D... Show more

Vlad Sarov

Vlad Sarov

Vlad Sarov is a Dynamics 365 and Power Platform practitioner with over 20 years of experience working across Customer Engagement solutions. As COO of a Microsoft partner, he has spent much of his career helping organizations build, stabilize, and evolve their internal CRM and low-code capabilities.

Vlad has worked with teams across enterprise, mid-market, public sector, and non-profit environments, often stepping into situations where solutions already exist and expectations are high. His focus is on practical delivery: forming teams, taking ownership of inherited systems, and helping organizations get long-term value from Dynamics 365 and Power Platform without overengineering.

He is an active member of the Dynamics community and a podcaster. He regularly shares real-world lessons from delivery, adoption, and team enablement.

Vlad Sarov is a Dynamics 365 and Power Platform practitioner with over 20 years of experience working across Customer Engagement solutions. As COO of a Microsoft partner, he has spent much of his career helping organizations build, stabilize, and evo... Show more

Naga Bharadwaj Bhavikatta

Naga Bharadwaj Bhavikatta

As a Senior Tech Manager at Oracle USA, I lead AI-powered Oracle product implementations, helping customers unlock tangible benefits through advanced supply chain solutions. With an APICS CSCP certification, I have mentored over 10+ supply chain professionals, guiding them through current industry trends and best practices. My academic foundation includes an M.Tech in Software Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, which strengthens my ability to bridge research and practical applications. As an ASCM CSCP Fellow member, I actively contribute to industry discussions, staying at the forefront of AI-driven innovations in supply chain management. I am a dedicated researcher focused on optimizing supply chain operations using the latest AI and machine learning technologies. My work explores advanced predictive analytics, deep learning models, and AI-driven simulations to enhance efficiency, minimize disruptions, and drive intelligent decision-making in supply chain management.

As a Senior Tech Manager at Oracle USA, I lead AI-powered Oracle product implementations, helping customers unlock tangible benefits through advanced supply chain solutions. With an APICS CSCP certification, I have mentored over 10+ supply chain prof... Show more

Jenn Bedell

Jenn Bedell

Jennifer has shared her insights at conferences around the world, both in-person and virtually, covering topics like communication, change management, and work-life balance. She loves to inspire people to be a positive influence in their teams by sharing her personal experiences. She describes herself as “annoyingly optimistic” (but she is also human so she has her moments of being less than optimistic).

Jennifer enjoys viewing the world from multiple perspectives, a trait that likely contributed to her career progression in her younger years and her ability to find connections in almost any situation.

Jennifer has shared her insights at conferences around the world, both in-person and virtually, covering topics like communication, change management, and work-life balance. She loves to inspire people to be a positive influence in their teams by sha... Show more

Alex Malebranche

Alex Malebranche

Alex Malebranche is a dynamic keynote speaker, founder, and mental health advocate drawing from over a decade worth of tech and military experience. That background provides a unique outlook on how to manage mental health no matter how it presents.
After years at Amazon and Amazon Web Services, globally, Alex made the move into starting his own tech company, PlaneAhead. Though not turning out to be the next Google, Alex successfully raised VC capital as a solo founder and made strides in entrepreneurship before joining GitHub to help launch their company’s first startup program.
His passion as a founder is evident but within that, Alex is driven by creating greater opportunities for underrepresented founders and continuing to push the boundaries of inclusiveness in tech and venture capital.

Alex Malebranche is a dynamic keynote speaker, founder, and mental health advocate drawing from over a decade worth of tech and military experience. That background provides a unique outlook on how to manage mental health no matter how it presents. ... Show more

Layshi Curbelo

Layshi Curbelo

Layshi Curbelo is a user experience designer specializing in digital accessibility, with a focus on creating inclusive solutions with high return on investment (ROI). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising, a Master's degree in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design, and certifications in User Experience.

She is the CEO of Command Z Studio and the Command Z podcast, where she explores trends and challenges in design. Additionally, she produces other design-focused podcasts, including Design Tracks from Design Matters and If U Seek from the company Useberry. She is also the CTO and Co-Founder of Yestoday, an innovative software that blends creativity and functionality for entrepreneurs and creatives, ensuring that technology transforms ideas into tangible realities.

With over a decade of experience, Layshi has worked on international projects and has been a speaker at prestigious events such as Design Matters, South by Southwest, Interaction Foundation, and the 2020 Ibero-American Biennial, where she was a finalist. She has created educational materials used in more than 16 countries and has spoken at over 30 international conferences. Her commitment is to make every digital experience accessible and effective, changing the world one pixel at a time.

Layshi Curbelo is a user experience designer specializing in digital accessibility, with a focus on creating inclusive solutions with high return on investment (ROI). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising, a Master's degree in Education with a... Show more

Dachi Gogotchuri

Dachi Gogotchuri

🔭 I’m Dachi Gogotchuri
🏢 I work at Nationale Nederlanden where I enjoy creating and managing projects
👨‍💻 Arcasiles Group founder: https://arcasiles.com
🏆 Past Microsoft MVP (2015 – 2020)
🌱 I blog about coding & life: https://soydachi.com

🔭 I’m Dachi Gogotchuri 🏢 I work at Nationale Nederlanden where I enjoy creating and managing projects 👨‍💻 Arcasiles Group founder: https://arcasiles.com 🏆 Past Microsoft MVP (2015 – 2020) 🌱 I blog about coding & life: https://soydachi.com Show more

Malcolm McAuley

Malcolm McAuley

Malcolm McAuley has been involved in the Dynamics 365 CE/CRM space for 15 years. Prior to that, Malcolm spent 18 years in the not-for-profit sector. He's fulfilled various roles both as a customer and a consultant and has worked with many organizations to identify opportunities where Dynamics 365 CE/CRM, Microsoft 365 and Power Platform tools can increase organizational efficiency and maximize data insight so companies are making decisions on what is actually happen instead of what they think is happening in their business. In his role as Practice Lead at C5 Insight, Malcolm guides and supports the Dynamics and Microsoft 365 teams in their pursuit of delivering excellence to our clients. He also holds a strong interest in empowering others to building authentic connections through networking, and has recently released a self-constructed keynote address on the topic. Malcolm, his wife of 20 years, and two teenage boys reside near Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.

Malcolm McAuley has been involved in the Dynamics 365 CE/CRM space for 15 years. Prior to that, Malcolm spent 18 years in the not-for-profit sector. He's fulfilled various roles both as a customer and a consultant and has worked with many organizatio... Show more

Stein Petersen

Stein Petersen

Growing up in ops doing server deployment and automation predating vbscript, life changed during vacation on the lovely island Koster in Sweden. The Phoenix project made things clear. Nowadays he helps customers, teams and colleges with anything from communication, delivery pipelines, PowerShell, things as code and some organisational changes.

Growing up in ops doing server deployment and automation predating vbscript, life changed during vacation on the lovely island Koster in Sweden. The Phoenix project made things clear. Nowadays he helps customers, teams and colleges with anything from... Show more

Robert Snyder

Robert Snyder

Robert Snyder is the founder and president of Innovation Elegance, LLC. His thirty-year career spans roles such as developer, project management, change management, sales enablement, and the performing arts. His career path includes corporate roles, consulting roles, startups, PMP, and Agile certifications. He’s performed in numerous vocal, dance, and theater ensembles. Robert earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois and his MBA in Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Robert is publishing a series of books on innovation methodology.
“Innovation Elegance: Transcending Agile with Ruthlessness and Grace” (available now)
“Innovation Portfolio: Five Verbs Shape Your Team’s Legacy” (available now)
“Elegant Leadership: Distinguishing the Good, the Bad, and the False” (targeting 2025)

Robert Snyder is the founder and president of Innovation Elegance, LLC. His thirty-year career spans roles such as developer, project management, change management, sales enablement, and the performing arts. His career path includes corporate roles, ... Show more

Minu Beena Sisupal

Minu Beena Sisupal

Experienced transformation leader with expertise in machine learning, data science, and AI technologies, specialising in cloud-based platforms to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Successfully managed and delivered multi-million-dollar data projects across Healthcare, Telecom, Insurance, Finance, and Education sectors. Skilled in project management from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Proficient in digital leadership, process optimisation, agile methodology, and cloud-native app development, with hands-on experience in tools like Python, R, JIRA, Azure DevOps, and Terraform. Known for improving operational efficiency, leading cross-functional teams, and achieving significant business outcomes.

Experienced transformation leader with expertise in machine learning, data science, and AI technologies, specialising in cloud-based platforms to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Successfully managed and delivered multi-million-dolla... Show more

Dunya Kirkali

Dunya Kirkali

Dünya Kırkalı is an engineering leader and software engineer whose journey spans building mobile apps, web services, data pipelines, and visualizations across diverse industries and teams. Along the way, this breadth of experience shaped him into a true generalist. This generalist perspective became his greatest asset when leading engineers from different disciplines, ultimately guiding him toward the field he truly fell in love with: engineering management. Left to his own devices, Dünya enjoys putting on a Joe Pass record and reflecting on ways to create tools and techniques to help engineering managers discover their own global maxima.

Dünya Kırkalı is an engineering leader and software engineer whose journey spans building mobile apps, web services, data pipelines, and visualizations across diverse industries and teams. Along the way, this breadth of experience shaped him into a t... Show more

Amit Grinvald

Amit Grinvald

Amit is a communication expert with over a decade of experience helping professionals and business leaders deliver impactful messages that captivate and inspire. He has worked with high achievers from all backgrounds — from Fortune 500 leaders to Olympic medalists and aerospace engineers — and has been trusted by organizations like Microsoft, Deloitte, Rolls-Royce, the Olympics, and TED.

As a seasoned speaker and workshop facilitator at international conferences, Amit specializes in turning complex ideas into clear, actionable insights. With a background in international business, entrepreneurship, and finance across seven countries, he brings a practical, cross-disciplinary perspective to every session. His work bridges the gap between technical depth and human connection, equipping professionals with strategies to communicate with confidence, clarity, and influence

Outside of work, Amit is an avid traveler and fitness enthusiast, always seeking new ways to integrate personal growth with professional excellence. His mission is to empower others to communicate with clarity and purpose, driving innovation and meaningful connection.

Amit is a communication expert with over a decade of experience helping professionals and business leaders deliver impactful messages that captivate and inspire. He has worked with high achievers from all backgrounds — from Fortune 500 leaders to Oly... Show more

Komal Jindal

Komal Jindal

Komal Jindal is the Founder of Kala, a purpose-led fabric brand built at the intersection of creativity and intention. As a Senior Actuarial Analyst, she specializes in data automation and visualization, bringing structure and efficiency to complex systems.

Beyond her corporate role, Komal mentors young professionals and emerging founders — helping them build clarity, systems, and confidence in their journeys. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful: blend analytical thinking with creative purpose to build something that lasts.

Komal Jindal is the Founder of Kala, a purpose-led fabric brand built at the intersection of creativity and intention. As a Senior Actuarial Analyst, she specializes in data automation and visualization, bringing structure and efficiency to complex s... Show more

Fernando Calero

Fernando Calero

I'm a data enthusiast and life-long learner. I serve as the link between technology and the business to help companies find insights from their data and help them take actions to achieve their goals. I'm passionate about data and love the positive impact that a well-crafted Power BI report can have in the way people and organizations work and make decisions.

I'm a data enthusiast and life-long learner. I serve as the link between technology and the business to help companies find insights from their data and help them take actions to achieve their goals. I'm passionate about data and love the positive im... Show more

Laura Berman Fortgang

Laura Berman Fortgang

Laura Berman Fortgang, MCC, is a globally recognized pioneer in coaching and leadership development with over 30 years of experience. A founding member of the International Coach Federation, Laura has helped entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations, including NASA, the World Bank, and Fortune 500 companies, unlock purpose-driven growth. She is a best-selling author, TEDx speaker (2.1M+ views), and sought-after expert featured on Oprah, Good Morning America, and other top media outlets.

Laura Berman Fortgang, MCC, is a globally recognized pioneer in coaching and leadership development with over 30 years of experience. A founding member of the International Coach Federation, Laura has helped entrepreneurs, executives, and organizatio... Show more

Nimrod Hauser

Nimrod Hauser

Nimrod is a Principal Engineer at Baz, building AI-powered code review agents. A “jack of all trades” across backend, data engineering, and data science, he has worked at the intersection of software and data throughout his career. He began as a data analyst in the military, helped lay the foundations of Salesforce’s Einstein platform, and later became the first data scientist at cybersecurity startup BlueVoyant. He went on to lead data and architecture at Solidus Labs in the crypto-regulation space before joining Baz. Nimrod thrives on building systems from scratch and turning ideas into scalable products.

Nimrod is a Principal Engineer at Baz, building AI-powered code review agents. A “jack of all trades” across backend, data engineering, and data science, he has worked at the intersection of software and data throughout his career. He began as a data... Show more

Andrew King

Andrew King

With more than twenty years in the business applications space, Andrew has built a strong record of innovation and results. He joined WebSan Solutions Inc. as a partner in 2008 and helped transform the company into an award-winning Microsoft partner. When WebSan was acquired by Rand Group in 2025, Andrew became part of the Rand Group leadership team. Today, he continues to drive growth and innovation both internally and for customers.

With more than twenty years in the business applications space, Andrew has built a strong record of innovation and results. He joined WebSan Solutions Inc. as a partner in 2008 and helped transform the company into an award-winning Microsoft partner.... Show more

Ishita Narsiker

Ishita Narsiker

Ishita is a recent Data Management Professional at Bloomberg with experience in frontend engineering at J.P. Morgan Chase and most recently as a Business Intelligence Engineer at Amazon. She’s passionate about the applications of AI at the intersection of people, product, and technology, and currently serve as a Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, focused on bridging the gap between students, recent graduates, and the tech industry.

Ishita is a recent Data Management Professional at Bloomberg with experience in frontend engineering at J.P. Morgan Chase and most recently as a Business Intelligence Engineer at Amazon. She’s passionate about the applications of AI at the intersecti... Show more

Horacio Lewis

Horacio Lewis

Contador Publico y Asesor de BI, especialista en power Bi
Docente de Power Bi,Certificado IBCS analyst Experto en aplicacion de IBCS
Manager de Biresults

Contador Publico y Asesor de BI, especialista en power Bi Docente de Power Bi,Certificado IBCS analyst Experto en aplicacion de IBCS Manager de Biresults Show more

Amadou Sall Gueye

Amadou Sall Gueye

I am a Computer Engineering student and a member of the marketing team at LYCS. In this role, I am actively engaging with the world of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), specifically technologies like Salesforce and Marketing Cloud, by blending both consulting and development expertise.

I concurrently pursue a profound interest in personal development and coaching, which I channel into content creation as a medium for artistic expression, creative freedom, and the exploration of core human themes, including motivation, leadership, and emotional intelligence.

I characterize myself as a developing full-stack engineer who places significant emphasis on the balance between hard and soft skills. My inspiration is drawn from a diverse set of sources, ranging from Quranic studies and spirituality to physical activity (swimming, running, calisthenics), design (photo and video editing), and e-sports (valorizing strategy, teamwork, and responsiveness).

My primary objective is to disseminate accessible, practical, and inspiring insights aimed at helping individuals progress, grow, and effectively define their niche within the technology ecosystem and broader professional landscape.

I am a Computer Engineering student and a member of the marketing team at LYCS. In this role, I am actively engaging with the world of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), specifically technologies like Salesforce and Marketing Cloud, by blending ... Show more

Amir Shahzeidi

Amir Shahzeidi

Amir Shahzeidi is the Director of Demand Generation at Uscreen, an all-in-one video membership platform for creators and brands. Over 8 years, he’s scaled the company from a bootstrapped startup to over $25M+ ARR, building the marketing engine that contributed to a $150M private equity investment. He’s led teams across SEO, performance marketing, content, and lifecycle marketing while establishing the demand gen systems that drive predictable pipeline growth. Classically trained pianist, amateur golfer, based in Lisbon.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Amir Shahzeidi is the Director of Demand Generation at Uscreen, an all-in-one video membership platform for creators and brands. Over 8 years, he’s scaled the company from a bootstrapped startup to over $25M+ ARR, building the marketing engine that c... Show more

Lars Becker

Lars Becker

Lars studied Computer Science at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg and the University of Bonn, where he earned his Master’s degree with a focus on fraud detection in financial statements using machine learning algorithms. Since 2020, he has been working at synalis, a Bonn-based IT company. Starting in the field of Business Intelligence, he gradually transitioned into the role of a Data Scientist. Today, he supports small and medium-sized enterprises in implementing data analytics and AI projects – with a strong focus on real-world value and practical innovation.

Lars studied Computer Science at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg and the University of Bonn, where he earned his Master’s degree with a focus on fraud detection in financial statements using machine learning algorithms. Since 2020, he has been working at ... Show more

Víctor Izquierdo Montes

Víctor Izquierdo Montes

I am a 32-year-old from Córdoba with a lifelong passion for process optimization. Thanks to the versatility AI offers, I enjoy applying it to my projects as a Power Platform specialist at MDW Partners.

Originally, I pursued double majors in Business Administration and Management and Law, and I hold an MBA. However, I've always been fascinated by computer science. After several years of using reports for analytical decision-making, I decided to shift my focus to creating them directly.

Later, I discovered the potential of Power Platform, and I now focus on developing complete solutions using the tools available on this platform. With the growing interest in AI among companies, I incorporate Azure OpenAI tools like GPT, DALL·E, and Whisper into many of my projects.

I am a 32-year-old from Córdoba with a lifelong passion for process optimization. Thanks to the versatility AI offers, I enjoy applying it to my projects as a Power Platform specialist at MDW Partners. Originally, I pursued double majors in Busine... Show more

Marcin Klimaszewski

Marcin Klimaszewski

A product strategy consultant and founder of gonogo.design with over 15 years in UX and 7 years leading product teams. He's spent enough time in enterprise to know what doesn't work, and now drives rapid innovation validation through AI-powered design sprints. Split between Athens and Warsaw, fueled by Greek coffee and Polish directness.

A product strategy consultant and founder of gonogo.design with over 15 years in UX and 7 years leading product teams. He's spent enough time in enterprise to know what doesn't work, and now drives rapid innovation validation through AI-powered desig... Show more

Boris Ristov

Boris Ristov

Agile Coach with close to 20 years' experience in the IT industry in different domains such as insurance, finance, banking, public sector. Passionate about agile methodologies, providing guidance and mentorship on applying agile techniques and practices in​ software development and product delivery and adopting an agile mindset. Always interested in trying new approaches that would lead to continuous improvement and better delivery.
Backing this up with previous experience as a software developer, where my passion for agile and lean approaches started.

Agile Coach with close to 20 years' experience in the IT industry in different domains such as insurance, finance, banking, public sector. Passionate about agile methodologies, providing guidance and mentorship on applying agile techniques and practi... Show more

Zoë Edelaar

Zoë Edelaar

Zoë is a Specialist for Low Code in the Microsoft Business Applications team, supporting customers to be more successful using the Microsoft Cloud. She is eager to show organizations how they can unlock new value by bringing the business and IT together using the Power Platform.

Zoë is a Specialist for Low Code in the Microsoft Business Applications team, supporting customers to be more successful using the Microsoft Cloud. She is eager to show organizations how they can unlock new value by bringing the business and IT toget... Show more

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