Dusty Gulleson helps leaders cut through digital noise to achieve measurable results. As CEO of Tectonic, he has led the company through significant growth, transformation, and the unification of its diverse divisions into a cohesive digital powerhouse.

With more than 25 years in IT and digital transformation, Dusty specializes in guiding executives to focus on what matters most. His expertise spans cybersecurity, automation, custom applications, and enterprise-scale digital strategy, giving him a unique vantage point to advise organizations on both proven best practices and emerging innovations such as AI, no-code platforms, and advanced systems integration. He is also a certified StoryBrand facilitator, using the framework to lead consensus on important decisions and outcomes.

Audiences value Dusty’s candid, story-driven style. He shares lessons from decades of building trust-based relationships and leading transformations without the overwhelm, always balancing vision with practical execution.

What audiences can gain from Dusty’s talks:
- A practical framework for leading change without waiting for full alignment
- How to identify when resistance is fear versus legitimate risk
- Leadership behaviors that accelerate or quietly stall change
- Why overreaction, not tech debt itself, creates organizational damage
- How to restore execution without restarting strategy or restructuring teams

Over the years, Dusty and his companies have supported organizations such as Stanford University, Google and the Manufacturing Institute. Today, he brings those experiences to stages nationwide, equipping leaders to modernize with confidence, clarity, and impact.

Dusty Gulleson helps leaders cut through digital noise to achieve measurable results. As CEO of Tectonic, he has led the company through significant growth, transformation, and the unification of its diverse divisions into a cohesive digital powerhou... 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

I am a seasoned AI Engineer & Data Strategist, blending expertise in AI, cloud computing, and data analytics to deliver impactful solutions. With certifications in Microsoft Azure AI Engineering (AI-900 & AI-102), I excel in developing intelligent systems that drive business efficiency and innovation.

An accomplished global speaker, I have presented at prominent AI and cloud technology events, including the Global AI Bootcamp, sharing insights on AI-powered transformations and cloud solutions. Beyond speaking, I have trained professionals from leading organizations like Accenture, Avanade, and TCS, specializing in Microsoft Azure, Copilot Studio, and Sentinel.

Currently, I am pursuing my aspiration as a Data Scientist, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to uncover actionable insights. Passionate about mentoring the next generation, I have collaborated with institutions like the ICT Academy and Sona College of Technology to empower aspiring tech professionals.

My contributions also extend to research, having published a paper on AI-enhanced mental healthcare, showcasing my dedication to harnessing technology for societal benefit. My expertise, combined with a vision for innovation, makes me a sought-after speaker and mentor in the tech community.

I am a seasoned AI Engineer & Data Strategist, blending expertise in AI, cloud computing, and data analytics to deliver impactful solutions. With certifications in Microsoft Azure AI Engineering (AI-900 & AI-102), I excel in developing intelligent sy... Show more

Vinay Puri is a seasoned manager with extensive experience in system development engineering and software development management. Currently, at Amazon, he leads a team of System Development Engineers, overseeing recruitment, mentoring, and operational excellence. He has successfully executed strategic projects in Pay Compute Technology, achieving significant cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Previously, Vinay served as a Product Manager at Alight Solutions, where he led the development and deployment of Alight Beacon Diagnostics, contributing to significant revenue growth. He also managed IT service delivery for PeopleSoft Payroll and T&L, ensuring successful client integrations and support.
Vinay's career includes roles as an independent consultant for the City of Edmonton, a PeopleSoft Developer/Analyst at Morgan Stanley, and a Programmer Analyst at Citizens Financial Group. He holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Florida International University and a Bachelor's degree in Technology from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India.

Vinay Puri is a seasoned manager with extensive experience in system development engineering and software development management. Currently, at Amazon, he leads a team of System Development Engineers, overseeing recruitment, mentoring, and operationa... Show more

Paresh Mayani is an Indian technologist, entrepreneur, and prominent community builder in the software development space. As of 2026, he is best known as the Co-Founder and CEO of SolGuruz, a software development company based in Ahmedabad, India, specializing in web, mobile, and AI/ML solutions.

Professional Profile
↳ CEO of SolGuruz: Under his leadership, the company has grown to a team of over 90+ professionals. He focuses on building digital products for startups and enterprises, often advocating for a "Coding CEO" approach by staying hands-on with technology.

↳ GDG Ahmedabad Organizer: He is the founder and primary organizer of the Google Developers Group (GDG) Ahmedabad, one of India's largest and most active developer communities.

↳ Stack Overflow Contributor: Mayani is a highly recognized figure on Stack Overflow with over 125,000 reputation points. He was the 11th person globally to earn the "Android Gold Badge" and remains a top contributor in the Android development category.

Areas of Expertise
↳ Technology: Mobile app development (Android, Flutter), web development, and Generative AI solutions.

↳ Leadership: Certified ScrumMaster® and startup consultant who mentors early-stage founders on product design and MVP strategy.

↳ Public Speaking: He has delivered over 100 technical talks at global conferences, including various Google DevFests and Android Developer Days.

Paresh Mayani is an Indian technologist, entrepreneur, and prominent community builder in the software development space. As of 2026, he is best known as the Co-Founder and CEO of SolGuruz, a software development company based in Ahmedabad, India, sp... Show more

Hernan Huwyler is a Global Risk Management Executive and the Academic Director at IE Law and Business School (Executive Education). With a dual background as an MBA and CPA, Hernan specializes in the intersection of Law, Technology, and Quantitative Risk.

He focuses on "translating" complex regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO 42001) into actionable architectures for engineering and business teams. Unlike traditional compliance officers, Hernan advocates for data-driven risk management, moving beyond "heatmaps" to utilize Monte Carlo simulations, convolution models, and Python-based risk quantification.

Hernan has led Risk, Control, and Audit functions for major multinational corporations across Europe and the Americas. He writes and speaks extensively on Adversarial AI, Algorithmic Auditing, and the financial quantification of Cyber Risk. Past keynote venues include Risk Awareness Conferences (>2,000 risk managers), IIA and ISACA Summits, ProcureCom Europe, IKN Madrid, IE University, and closed-door sessions for international organizations and national regulators. Hernan’s talks consistently rank in the top 5% of conference feedback scores because he makes complex security requirements, business needs and regulations feel like a competitive advantage.

Speaking Topics:

AI Governance: Implementing ISO 42001 and navigating the EU AI Act.
Risk Quantification: Why "Impact x Probability" fails and how to use convolution models.
Adversarial AI: Balancing transparency with security to prevent data poisoning.
AI ROI: Risk-adjusted financial modeling for Generative AI deployments.

Ready-to-Submit Talk Proposals:

Session 1: The Technical/Quant Talk

Title: Kill the Heatmap: Quantifying AI Risk with Python & Monte Carlo Simulations
Abstract: Most organizations manage AI risk using colorful 5x5 "heatmaps." This is mathematically flawed and dangerous for high-stakes AI deployment. In this talk, we will ditch the gut-check methodology. I will demonstrate how to use convolution and Monte Carlo simulations to model the "tail risk" of AI hallucinations and regulatory fines. You will leave with a method to calculate the actual financial exposure of your models—no expensive GRC software required, just math and logic.

Session 2: The Governance/Security Talk

Title: The Transparency Trap: How to Audit AI Without Creating Vulnerabilities
Abstract: New standards like ISO/IEC 12792 demand AI transparency, but in the age of Adversarial Machine Learning, "oversharing" is a security vector. If you reveal your full architecture and training sources, you invite data poisoning and model inversion attacks. This session outlines a "Tiered Disclosure Architecture." We will discuss how to route specific data to auditors, regulators, and users differently, ensuring compliance with the EU AI Act without handing the keys to bad actors.

Session 3: The Business/Strategy Talk

Title: The Real Cost of Intelligence: A Risk-Adjusted Framework for AI ROI
Abstract: Companies are deploying Generative AI based on productivity hype, but they are ignoring the "OpEx Iceberg"—model drift, inference costs, and liability reserves. This talk presents a financial framework for calculating the true ROI of AI. We will cover how to factor in the "Risk Delta" (new risks vs. automated risks), calculate the Levelized Cost of AI (LCOAI), and determine when to build vs. buy based on process uniqueness. A session for leaders who need to justify the cloud bill to the CFO.

Hernan Huwyler is a Global Risk Management Executive and the Academic Director at IE Law and Business School (Executive Education). With a dual background as an MBA and CPA, Hernan specializes in the intersection of Law, Technology, and Quantitative ... Show more

Ankit Verma is a senior infrastructure and cybersecurity program manager with over fifteen years of cross-industry experience spanning Media and Entertainment, healthcare, financial technology and government. He architects resilient digital ecosystems, embeds security by design into enterprise modernization programs and champions the convergence of operational excellence with cyber defense. A recognized thought leader, published author, ISACA conference speaker, certified professional, entrepreneur, and dedicated community volunteer, Ankit brings both strategic vision and hands-on technical depth to every engagement.

Ankit Verma is a senior infrastructure and cybersecurity program manager with over fifteen years of cross-industry experience spanning Media and Entertainment, healthcare, financial technology and government. He architects resilient digital ecosystem... Show more

Pavneet is a Staff Product manager at Together AI leading IaaS and GPU clusters product for AI native startups. Previously he was a product lead at Azure Kubernetes Service focusing on Scale and Performance. He has 7 years of experience working in containers and cloud platform. Prior to that he worked in Digital marketing, and data science and co-founded 2 startups with successful exits.

Pavneet is a Staff Product manager at Together AI leading IaaS and GPU clusters product for AI native startups. Previously he was a product lead at Azure Kubernetes Service focusing on Scale and Performance. He has 7 years of experience working in co... Show more

Lisa Glenn helps large, complex organizations reduce risk for major IT initiatives by diagnosing how work actually happens, across people, systems, handoffs, and data. She's led discovery, delivery, launch readiness, and recovery efforts across Fortune 500 environments including Microsoft, Starbucks, and Alaska Airlines, bridging business and IT when clarity matters most.

Lisa Glenn helps large, complex organizations reduce risk for major IT initiatives by diagnosing how work actually happens, across people, systems, handoffs, and data. She's led discovery, delivery, launch readiness, and recovery efforts across Fortu... Show more

Joshua (JD) is a long time Open Source advocate and entrepreneur dating back to the early days of Professional Open Source. From the valleys of Usenet he sold custom Linux servers with a whopping 16 MB of ram and 1GB SCSI drives. These were the days of SLS and many, many floppy disks. Through the years he has help found multiple Internet Service Providers as well as eventually launching his own firm, Command Prompt, Inc.. Command Prompt has over the years become one of the predominant privately owned PostgreSQL support and Consulting firms.

An avid public speaker and writer, he is also the founder of United States PostgreSQL, PgConf (PostgresConf) and More than a Refresh: A podcast about the most interesting people you haven't met. He currently resides off-grid in Montana.

He divides his time between Command Prompt, off-grid projects, mentoring/leadership roles and helping those who wish to become successful, define what that means for them.

Joshua (JD) is a long time Open Source advocate and entrepreneur dating back to the early days of Professional Open Source. From the valleys of Usenet he sold custom Linux servers with a whopping 16 MB of ram and 1GB SCSI drives. These were the days ... Show more

Tanisha Bradley is a powerful voice in leadership development, known for helping professionals transform the way they show up, communicate, and lead.

With a passion for empowering others, Tanisha equips individuals and organizations with the tools to build confidence, strengthen their voice, and lead with clarity and purpose. Her approach blends real-world insight, relatable storytelling, and actionable strategies that audiences can immediately apply.

Whether speaking to corporate teams, educational institutions, or conferences, Tanisha delivers high-energy, transformative experiences that inspire lasting change. Her mission is simple: to help people break through limitations, own their voice, and lead boldly in every room they enter.

Tanisha Bradley is a powerful voice in leadership development, known for helping professionals transform the way they show up, communicate, and lead. With a passion for empowering others, Tanisha equips individuals and organizations with the tools... Show more

David Levine is a technology entrepreneur, systems architect, and self-described Silicon Hillbilly who has been building internet companies since the early days of the commercial web. Over the past three decades, he has founded ventures in fintech, online gaming infrastructure, renewable energy, blockchain, and AI, and has worked with organizations ranging from DARPA, NASA, and DHS to Cisco, Sony, IBM, Bloomberg, and National Geographic.

David founded one of the earliest web development companies in the 1990s, presented at the First International Conference of the World Wide Web at CERN, helped pioneer standards for electronic mortgage trading, built cloud infrastructure for massively multiplayer online games, and later founded Geostellar, a big-data energy platform featured by The New York Times, Fox Business, Reuters, Scientific American, and Forbes.

Today he is the founder and CEO of Kiduna Club and the founder and President of Kinship Intelligence Institute, where he is focused on the emerging architecture of agentic organizations, agentic commerce, and the infrastructure required for autonomous agents to operate safely and effectively on the open internet. He has worked with policymakers, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and blockchain builders involved in the effort that led to the West Virginia DUNA Act, a new legal framework designed for autonomous online organizations.

His work sits at the intersection of AI, blockchain, governance, economics, and organizational design, exploring what happens when intelligent agents become participants in commerce rather than simply tools for productivity.

David Levine is a technology entrepreneur, systems architect, and self-described Silicon Hillbilly who has been building internet companies since the early days of the commercial web. Over the past three decades, he has founded ventures in fintech, o... Show more

Aigiun Guseinova is an Enterprise Data & AI Strategist, Power BI Developer, and Business Intelligence Specialist meant to design scalable intelligence systems across the Microsoft ecosystem. With a strong foundation in Information Systems and strong expertise in analytics engineering, she transforms complex data environments into high-impact decision platforms that drive measurable business outcomes.

Aigiun Guseinova is an Enterprise Data & AI Strategist, Power BI Developer, and Business Intelligence Specialist meant to design scalable intelligence systems across the Microsoft ecosystem. With a strong foundation in Information Systems and strong ... Show more

Ansgar Haase (SVP) leads the global Oracle HCM practice at Broadpin. He has over 25 years of experience in business processes and information systems, with a focus on implementing cross-functional enterprise software solutions for medium-sized and large companies in an international context.

Ansgar Haase (SVP) leads the global Oracle HCM practice at Broadpin. He has over 25 years of experience in business processes and information systems, with a focus on implementing cross-functional enterprise software solutions for medium-sized and la... Show more

Hello, I’m Naveen, a Manager of Solution Architecture, Agentic AI Architect, GenAI Engineer, and technology writer based in Dallas, Texas.

I currently lead a team of Solution Architects at Ashling Partners, where I am responsible for technical leadership, solution quality, team development, and the successful delivery of enterprise automation and AI initiatives. My role involves guiding architects through complex technical decisions, establishing reusable architecture patterns, supporting customer discovery, and ensuring that proposed solutions are secure, scalable, reliable, and aligned with measurable business outcomes.

I hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science from San Francisco Bay University. My technology journey began at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, where I built a strong foundation in software engineering and problem-solving.

I started my professional career as a .NET Developer at a startup. During that time, I discovered UiPath and entered the field of Robotic Process Automation. Winning first prize in an automation hackathon became an important turning point in my career and strengthened my interest in building practical technology solutions.

After joining Ashling Partners, I progressed from RPA Developer to Lead Developer, Solution Architect, and eventually Manager of the Solution Architecture team. Throughout this journey, I have designed and led enterprise automation, intelligent document processing, generative AI, and agentic automation solutions across multiple industries.

As a manager, I focus on helping Solution Architects grow beyond implementation. I coach team members on architecture thinking, customer communication, technical discovery, delivery ownership, and translating business problems into solutions that create measurable value. I also work closely with delivery, sales, engineering, and customer stakeholders to turn emerging technologies into repeatable enterprise capabilities.

I am particularly interested in agentic AI systems that can perceive, reason, and act across complex business workflows. My work focuses on orchestration, human-in-the-loop processes, AI governance, enterprise security, reliability, and the practical deployment of AI agents in real-world environments.

Outside of my core role, I enjoy creating software products, experimenting with emerging AI technologies, and writing about artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and solution architecture. My goal is to explain complex technical concepts through practical examples, real implementations, and lessons learned from experience.

I also lead the UiPath Dallas community, organizing virtual and in-person sessions that bring together automation professionals, technology leaders, and practitioners to learn, collaborate, and share ideas.

In recognition of my contributions to the automation community and my expertise in Core Automation and AI, I have received the UiPath Most Valuable Professional award. I have also served as a judge for the Globee Awards, where I evaluated technology and cybersecurity innovations from organizations and professionals around the world.

I remain committed to building useful technology, developing strong technical leaders, and helping organizations adopt automation and AI in ways that are responsible, scalable, and commercially valuable.

Hello, I’m Naveen, a Manager of Solution Architecture, Agentic AI Architect, GenAI Engineer, and technology writer based in Dallas, Texas. I currently lead a team of Solution Architects at Ashling Partners, where I am responsible for technical lea... Show more

Chris Moyer has worked on business process automation in production environments for over 30 years. In addition to founding the Moyer Group, he's authored multiple books, authored and taught dozens of courses and presented at conferences on various technical topics all over the world.

Chris Moyer has worked on business process automation in production environments for over 30 years. In addition to founding the Moyer Group, he's authored multiple books, authored and taught dozens of courses and presented at conferences on various t... Show more

Louise Humpington brings nearly three decades of experience across commercial law (Financial Services Litigation), international development, human rights, and AI ethics and governance. She has worked in some of the world's most demanding governance environments, including as Country Director for Oxfam in Papua New Guinea and as a Non-Executive Director of Amnesty International UK. Her work focuses on applying those legal, regulatory and human impact lenses to the design, development, and deployment of AI and in interrogating the principles of fairness and accountability to that live within their datasets. She argues that governance must be viewed as a mycelium network and that ethical considerations are no longer a cultural nicety. They are foundational to mitigate risk, avoid legal and bottom line liability, and ensuring that real world harms are caught before damage is done. Governance must be preventative, not a mop up exercise.

Louise Humpington brings nearly three decades of experience across commercial law (Financial Services Litigation), international development, human rights, and AI ethics and governance. She has worked in some of the world's most demanding governance ... Show more

Head of DevRel LATAM at AWS. Environmental engineer that ended up in the cloud. I’m passionate about building communities, and the power of tech to change lives. Worked in the non-profit and social entrepreneurial space for 10+ years where I became a multi-awarded professional by the government of Mexico, UN Women, and others. Transitioned into tech 4+ years ago, and I now lead an (amazing) tech team to build exciting things in the cloud.

Head of DevRel LATAM at AWS. Environmental engineer that ended up in the cloud. I’m passionate about building communities, and the power of tech to change lives. Worked in the non-profit and social entrepreneurial space for 10+ years where I became a... Show more

Michele Grant is the founder of The Power Dressers™, a professional presence and leadership platform for women, and the #1 Amazon bestselling author of The Power Dressers™: A Women's Guide to Professional Style. The book is a 2024 Page Turner Awards finalist for both Book Award and Cover Design, and it has been featured in Yahoo Entertainment, on the SHRM Podcast, and on radio programs across the country including KBLA Los Angeles, WBAI New York, WSOU, WKIM, and On Point with Carlette Christmas.

Michele speaks on executive presence, professional style as a leadership tool, and how women build visibility and influence in the rooms where decisions are made. She has delivered a keynote at the Page Turner Awards, led a professional presence workshop for SHRM and the Women's Media Group, taught a workshop at Parsons School of Design, and spoken at Women Techmakers NYC, the Women Changemakers Forum, and Cornell Johnson School of Management.

Her perspective on presence comes from 20+ years leading enterprise transformation and 10+ years leading M&A integration for Fortune 500 companies, including the $30 billion ViacomCBS merger and NBCUniversal's $39 billion Sky acquisition. She has spent her career in boardrooms and steering committees where credibility is read before a word is spoken, and The Power Dressers™ grew out of what she learned there.

Michele is the founder of the Power Dressers Academy, a digital learning platform for professional women, and a professional apparel line. She serves as President of the Cornell Johnson Women's Leadership and Advocacy Network and Chair of the Loughlin Society at St. John's University, and she is a 2026 recipient of the St. John's University Alumnae Achiever Award. She holds a B.S. in Computer Science from St. John's University and is completing her Cornell Johnson Executive MBA (May 2027).

Speaking and media inquiries: media@powerdressers.com

Michele Grant is the founder of The Power Dressers™, a professional presence and leadership platform for women, and the #1 Amazon bestselling author of The Power Dressers™: A Women's Guide to Professional Style. The book is a 2024 Page Turner Awards ... Show more

Gaurav Saxena is an engineering leader in the field of platform and cloud engineering with over 20 years of experience in the software industry. His technical expertise includes Stream-based architectures, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, Software Supply Chain Security, and Observability.

Gaurav Saxena is an engineering leader in the field of platform and cloud engineering with over 20 years of experience in the software industry. His technical expertise includes Stream-based architectures, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, Software Supply Ch... Show more

I'm Swathi. I started Structured Way to spread the word to an overwhelmed world: we don't need to beat ourselves up to be 100% structured. I follow the 70/30 principle. Structure your life and work at 70%, and leave 30% intentionally unstructured, for chaos and opportunities to unfold.
For years I aimed to be 100% structured and organised, only to find that 70% gave the best results. It let me make shifts I never planned for: software engineer, product manager, project and program manager, and now author.

I'm Swathi. I started Structured Way to spread the word to an overwhelmed world: we don't need to beat ourselves up to be 100% structured. I follow the 70/30 principle. Structure your life and work at 70%, and leave 30% intentionally unstructured, fo... Show more

Patricia Monica Ojeda is a bilingual Senior Management Consultant, PMO Advisor, and AI Integration Consultant with more than 20 years of experience in information technology, operations, governance, and business transformation.

She works with organizations to translate AI opportunities into practical, responsible, and well-governed solutions by connecting business strategy, processes, data, technology, governance, and workforce adoption. Her experience includes PMO implementation, ERP and CRM programs, process improvement, change management, and the integration of AI, automation, and emerging technologies into business operations.

An executive coach and international speaker, Patricia is known for identifying opportunities, simplifying complex challenges, and developing actionable solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Patricia Monica Ojeda is a bilingual Senior Management Consultant, PMO Advisor, and AI Integration Consultant with more than 20 years of experience in information technology, operations, governance, and business transformation. She works with orga... Show more

Andreas Stieger is a Senior Software Dev. Manager at Amazon. He works on Linux based operating system distributions for the Cloud. He leads the AWS office in Dresden and is a managing director for the AWS Development Center Germany GmbH.

Andreas Stieger is a Senior Software Dev. Manager at Amazon. He works on Linux based operating system distributions for the Cloud. He leads the AWS office in Dresden and is a managing director for the AWS Development Center Germany GmbH. Show more

Emilija Gotautaitė is Partner & Customer Manager at OIXIO and Onederful, a dedicated lease accounting brand built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
She works with customers, partners, and ISVs across Europe and North America, helping organizations maximize the value of Business Central and turn technology investments into business results.
Beyond her day-to-day work, Emilija actively educates the Business Central community through YouTube videos, webinars, podcasts, social media content, and customer events, translating complex topics into practical insights. Her experience spans customer enablement, partner development, and software product growth, giving her a unique perspective on both the technology and business side of the Dynamics ecosystem

Emilija Gotautaitė is Partner & Customer Manager at OIXIO and Onederful, a dedicated lease accounting brand built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. She works with customers, partners, and ISVs across Europe and North America, helping organ... Show more

Stephan is a seasoned technology professional with a pedigree going back several decades of developing business-critical applications for various industries. His expertise spans multiple technologies and programming languages, including C++, C#, several BusinessBasic dialects, and most recently, Java and Kotlin. He guest-lectures at the University of Applied Sciences, Trier. As a senior management member of Albuquerque-based BASIS International, Stephan currently oversees the development and growth of their new webforJ framework, an offshoot from BASIS’ widely recognized and successful Java-based business programming language. The webforJ framework is a single-stack UI framework for Java and Kotlin, targeting developers of mission-critical applications in mid-to large-scale enterprises, and Java-based ERP vendors worldwide.

Stephan is a seasoned technology professional with a pedigree going back several decades of developing business-critical applications for various industries. His expertise spans multiple technologies and programming languages, including C++, C#, seve... Show more

Erik Thorelli is an Engineering Leader at Cisco Meraki, leading the mobile engineering organization. He's been developing React and React Native apps for almost a decade, from startups to corporates and across sectors (defense, pharma, green, fintech, networking, and IoT)...and seen some stuff. Erik teaches courses and lectures at universities, workshops, conferences, and local tech meetups.

Erik Thorelli is an Engineering Leader at Cisco Meraki, leading the mobile engineering organization. He's been developing React and React Native apps for almost a decade, from startups to corporates and across sectors (defense, pharma, green, fintech... Show more

I hate sitting on customer service calls yelling "agent" at the IVR. So, I decided to change that. I've spent 20+ years in the Tech sector that spans roles in Product Engineering with a focus on Customer Service and Contact Center. As former Microsoft, I was a member of the OG team to build and ship Omnichannel for D365 Customer Service, now known as D365 Contact Center. I spent some time with Microsoft Teams Enterprise Voice and Chat, supporting 3rd party app integrators for Contact Center lite capabilities. I have built and scaled a Contact Center and Agentic CX practice from the ground up driving a $10M+ pipeline. I now serve as the Contact Center and Agentic CX Practice Director at Avanade.

I hate sitting on customer service calls yelling "agent" at the IVR. So, I decided to change that. I've spent 20+ years in the Tech sector that spans roles in Product Engineering with a focus on Customer Service and Contact Center. As former Microsof... Show more

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

Liene Freija Lund is a leadership and communication consultant with over 15 years of experience in international organisations, including senior roles within the United Nations system.

She works with leaders and teams to improve how they think, communicate and make decisions in complex and high-pressure environments. Her work focuses on attentive communication, emotional intelligence and decision-making as practical leadership tools — not abstract concepts.

Liene is the co-founder of Pathfinder Duo, SIA, a consultancy combining leadership development with cybersecurity and organisational resilience. She designs and delivers executive trainings, workshops and coaching programmes for organisations across Europe.

Alongside her professional work, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Communication, Behaviour and Credibility Analysis, where her research explores how emotional intelligence and communication directly impact team performance.

Her speaking style combines clarity, depth and real-world experience, offering audiences practical insights they can apply immediately in their leadership and professional roles.

Liene Freija Lund is a leadership and communication consultant with over 15 years of experience in international organisations, including senior roles within the United Nations system. She works with leaders and teams to improve how they think, co... Show more

Akshay Nara is a Senior Manager in Agentic AI at EXL, where he leads engineering teams and advises Fortune 500 clients on building, scaling, and governing enterprise AI systems. With over 9 years at the frontier of Conversational AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI, Akshay brings rare depth — from hands-on platform architecture to C-suite advisory — making him one of the few practitioners who can credibly bridge the gap between technical implementation and enterprise strategy.

His client portfolio spans some of the most demanding industries in the world: healthcare (CVS Health, McKesson, CoverMyMeds), financial services (Experian), and industrial manufacturing (Stanley Black & Decker, Cinch). Across these engagements, Akshay has designed and deployed production-grade Conversational AI systems leveraging platforms including Google CX Agent Studio, Dialogflow CX, Amelia v4–v7, Sierra AI, Omilia, and Google Cloud Vertex AI — consistently driving operational efficiency, cost reduction, and improved customer experience at scale.
In recent years, Akshay has deepened his focus on the emerging agentic AI paradigm — including multi-agent orchestration, RAG-based knowledge systems, LLM integration, and responsible AI governance — areas where enterprise demand is rapidly outpacing available talent and proven frameworks. His work gives him a practitioner’s perspective on what actually works in production, beyond the hype.

Speaking: Akshay spoke on “The Illusion of Agentic AI” at Google I/O Extended New Delhi (Aug 2026), sharing field lessons on what separates real autonomous agents from workflow automation dressed up as agents — drawing on his experience shipping 30+ production voice agents in regulated industries.

Akshay holds certifications as an Nvidia Certified Associate in Generative AI & LLMs, Amelia 7.0 Agentic AI, and holds two Google GenAI certifications.

Akshay Nara is a Senior Manager in Agentic AI at EXL, where he leads engineering teams and advises Fortune 500 clients on building, scaling, and governing enterprise AI systems. With over 9 years at the frontier of Conversational AI, GenAI, and Agent... Show more