Business & Management

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

Margo Sakova

Margo Sakova

B2B SaaS marketing leader with over a decade of experience driving product growth, building vibrant tech communities, and implementing agile frameworks across global teams. As the Head of Marketing at Oboard, my work focuses on aligning high-level business strategy with daily operations using OKRs, data analytics, and AI workflows.

My background spans product marketing and extensive community building - including recognition as an ecosystem Champion for leading global tech communities. On stage, I specialize in translating complex operational methodologies into practical, actionable takeaways for marketing and business leaders.

B2B SaaS marketing leader with over a decade of experience driving product growth, building vibrant tech communities, and implementing agile frameworks across global teams. As the Head of Marketing at Oboard, my work focuses on aligning high-level bu... Show more

Norah Schrum

Norah Schrum

Meet a seasoned professional known in the digital realm as @tekNorah. With over 15+ years of experience in software development and continuous process improvement, they are a strategic technical leader in the digital agency space. Hailing from Mokena, IL, @tekNorah brings a wealth of expertise primarily serving the education, government, and legal industries.

As a seasoned community leader, @tekNorah is deeply ingrained in the tech community, contributing to Drupal and Open Source Software, and serving on the leadership team for MidCamp. Their knack for organic collaboration and ideation has led to significant organizational performance improvements, making them a sought-after figure in the industry.

With a passion for innovation and a commitment to best practices, @tekNorah’s approach to systems design and change management is both meticulous and forward-thinking. Whether it's crafting tailor-designed solutions from concept to launch or coordinating intern and onboarding programs, their dedication to excellence shines through in every endeavor.

Connect with @tekNorah to tap into their expertise and collaborate on your next project. Driving innovation and efficiency gains, @tekNorah is your go-to partner for transformative solutions in the digital landscape.

Meet a seasoned professional known in the digital realm as @tekNorah. With over 15+ years of experience in software development and continuous process improvement, they are a strategic technical leader in the digital agency space. Hailing from Mokena... Show more

Mason Whitaker

Mason Whitaker

Mason Whitaker
President, Volt Technologies | ERP & Digital Transformation Expert | Champion of Mid-Market Growth

Mason Whitaker is the President of Volt Technologies, a leading Microsoft Partner specializing in Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations for growing mid-market companies across retail, manufacturing, distribution, and eCommerce.

With more than a decade of experience in ERP consulting, digital transformation, and change management, Mason has led dozens of successful Microsoft Dynamics projects from strategy through go-live and beyond. Known for his pragmatic, people-first approach, Mason helps organizations simplify complex system migrations, optimize their business processes, and drive real ROI through smart technology adoption.

Under Mason’s leadership, Volt Technologies has become one of the most trusted and fastest-growing Microsoft ERP consultancies in the U.S. — with a focus on modernizing legacy systems, unlocking data insights, and implementing solutions that empower users, not overwhelm them.

A frequent speaker, content creator, and thought leader in the Microsoft business applications community, Mason blends sharp technical understanding with real-world business acumen. He is passionate about making ERP & AI approachable, aligning systems with business goals, and ensuring that companies not only survive digital transformation — but thrive.

Mason Whitaker President, Volt Technologies | ERP & Digital Transformation Expert | Champion of Mid-Market Growth Mason Whitaker is the President of Volt Technologies, a leading Microsoft Partner specializing in Dynamics 365 Business Central impl... Show more

Marty Heyman

Marty Heyman

Marty is co-Founder and President of Symas Corporation the Full Service Service Station for OpenLDAP and Open Source COBOL Software Technical Support. Symas was founded in 1999 and is going strong. He started his career at IBM in 1967 working with punched-card systems and has kept up with computers ever since. Over the past thirteen years Marty has led Symas to build a FOSS COBOL technology and support team. Most of his time is spent promoting GCC COBOL, the premier Open Source Software COBOL compiler.

Marty is co-Founder and President of Symas Corporation the Full Service Service Station for OpenLDAP and Open Source COBOL Software Technical Support. Symas was founded in 1999 and is going strong. He started his career at IBM in 1967 working with pu... Show more

Antonio Taylor

Antonio Taylor

Antonio Taylor is an executive leader, author, speaker, consultant, and AI advisor with more than 25 years of experience leading technology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and organizational transformation across healthcare, nonprofit, and enterprise environments.

He is the author of Stop Trying to Be a Leader, a leadership book that challenges professionals to stop performing leadership and begin leading from identity, alignment, and responsibility. Antonio helps leaders and organizations navigate disruption by connecting people, process, technology, and business outcomes.

His work sits at the intersection of leadership, AI readiness, digital transformation, and human-centered change. He brings a practical executive perspective on what it takes to modernize systems, lead teams through uncertainty, and ensure technology adoption does not outpace organizational clarity.

Antonio’s sessions are story-driven, practical, and designed to help technical and business leaders move beyond tools and tactics to address the leadership decisions that determine whether transformation actually works.

Antonio Taylor is an executive leader, author, speaker, consultant, and AI advisor with more than 25 years of experience leading technology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and organizational transformation across healthcare, nonprofit, and enterprise... Show more

Stephanie E. Clark

Stephanie E. Clark

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

Nicolai Schjørmann

Nicolai Schjørmann

A huge football (Brøndby IF 🟨🟦) fan loving technology!

I'm a speaker, enthusiast and expert in Microsoft Power Platform and CRM solutions!

With over ten years of experience, I have a wealth of knowledge in process automation, Copilot Studio, and the diverse applications of Microsoft Power Platform. As Senior Power Platform Consultant I have successfully led numerous high-profile projects, delivering significant value to clients. I would say that my engaging presentations and deep knowledge make me a liked speaker.

The thing I love most about Power Platform is the short way from idea to solution!

A huge football (Brøndby IF 🟨🟦) fan loving technology! I'm a speaker, enthusiast and expert in Microsoft Power Platform and CRM solutions! With over ten years of experience, I have a wealth of knowledge in process automation, Copilot Studio,... Show more

Iva Vlašimsky

Iva Vlašimsky

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

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

Success .S. Aisagbonbu

Success .S. Aisagbonbu

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

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

Willard Robinson

Willard Robinson

Will Robinson is a growth strategist, operator, and advisor who has spent his career helping companies navigate moments of rapid change — from the early internet era to today’s AI-driven market shifts.

He has led strategy, growth, and product initiatives across startups and global enterprises, with work spanning cybersecurity, SaaS, healthcare, telecom, financial services, and emerging technology. His experience ranges from helping launch award-winning cybersecurity products to advising companies on go-to-market strategy, digital transformation, and scalable growth systems.

Over the course of his career, Will helped commercialize NSA technology into the SilentRunner cybersecurity platform, contributed to the growth of companies involved in multiple major exits, and worked on transformation and growth initiatives with organizations including Microsoft, Intel, EMC, Avaya, Lucent, and TripAdvisor. He has also founded and advised startups, taught strategy and entrepreneurship at Emerson College, and co-taught “Cyberspace and the Law” with Lawrence Lessig at Yale Law School.

Known for combining deep technical knowledge with practical business thinking, Will speaks on AI, growth strategy, go-to-market execution, product-market fit, and the future of modern business systems. His style blends executive strategy with real-world operational insight — focused less on hype and more on what actually works.

He holds an MBA from Yale School of Management and a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He’s also the father of three daughters, which may be the hardest leadership role of all.

Will Robinson is a growth strategist, operator, and advisor who has spent his career helping companies navigate moments of rapid change — from the early internet era to today’s AI-driven market shifts. He has led strategy, growth, and product init... Show more

Sneha Singla

Sneha Singla

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

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

Jen Ryan Galantowicz

Jen Ryan Galantowicz

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

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

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

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

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

Ismael Novo

Ismael Novo

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

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

Máté Benyovszky

Máté Benyovszky

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

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

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

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

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

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

Samuel Holcman

Samuel Holcman

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

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

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

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

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

Ehud Bahat

Ehud Bahat

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

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

Chantal Matthews

Chantal Matthews

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

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

Nacho Dolz

Nacho Dolz

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

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

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

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

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

Kate Covey

Kate Covey

I'm a Visual Strategist with over 20 years of experience helping teams to communicate their messaging seamlessly. As a Graphic Recorder, I translate complex discussions, keynote speeches, and strategic sessions into engaging visual maps that do more than just look good—they act as a lasting anchor for attendee retention and team alignment.

What I bring to your next event:

Real-time Synthesis: I distill high-level concepts into clear visual narratives as they are being spoken.

Enhanced Engagement: My visuals keep participants focused and foster deeper participation.

Lasting Impact: Attendees leave with a shareable, visual summary of the event that continues to deliver value long after the session closes.

Whether you are hosting a high-stakes strategy retreat, a large-scale conference, or a creative workshop, I provide the visual framework to make sure your message sticks.

Let’s connect to discuss how we can bring your next event to life. https://calendly.com/katecovey/30min

I'm a Visual Strategist with over 20 years of experience helping teams to communicate their messaging seamlessly. As a Graphic Recorder, I translate complex discussions, keynote speeches, and strategic sessions into engaging visual maps that do more ... Show more

Dr. Kenisha Coon-Santiago

Dr. Kenisha Coon-Santiago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marlon Leandro

Marlon Leandro

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

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

Jacopo Romei

Jacopo Romei

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

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

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

Patrick Trierweiler

Patrick Trierweiler

Friendly, Curious, Eclectic;

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

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

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

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

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

Zita Varga

Zita Varga

Zita is an AI strategist by day and a tea master by night. She is excited by innovations, tea, and a healthy dose of Japanese fantasy.

Zita is an AI strategist by day and a tea master by night. She is excited by innovations, tea, and a healthy dose of Japanese fantasy. Show more

Dusty Gulleson

Dusty Gulleson

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

John Krewson

John Krewson

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

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

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

Alexis Monville

Alexis Monville

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

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

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

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

Agata Chudzińska

Agata Chudzińska

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

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

Megha Hooli

Megha Hooli

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

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

Chinedu Otutu

Chinedu Otutu

I am a software engineer focused on building and scaling production-grade digital systems. My work spans designing, deploying, and maintaining high-performance applications with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and real-world impact.

I have hands-on experience implementing AI-driven solutions and architecting backend systems that move from prototype to production. I’m particularly interested in building intelligent systems that deliver measurable business value while remaining cost-efficient and resilient.

Beyond my core engineering work, I actively share insights on practical AI implementation, system design, and emerging technologies, contributing to conversations around building production-ready solutions in fast-growing markets.

Outside of technology, I am passionate about physical wellness and discipline, which I believe directly translates into consistency and high-performance in engineering practice.

I am a software engineer focused on building and scaling production-grade digital systems. My work spans designing, deploying, and maintaining high-performance applications with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and real-world impact. I hav... Show more

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