Business & Management

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

Ana Satiel Travieso

Ana Satiel Travieso

I have over 13 years of experience working in the technology field. I am a Systems Information Engineer by profession and hold a Master's degree in Project Management. I am accredited as a Professional Scrum Master, PMP, Agile Coach, and Business Enterprise Practitioner.

Currently, I work as an Agile Coach for the company I am employed by, as well as an independent consultant.

I have over 13 years of experience working in the technology field. I am a Systems Information Engineer by profession and hold a Master's degree in Project Management. I am accredited as a Professional Scrum Master, PMP, Agile Coach, and Business Ent... Show more

Sara Chambers

Sara Chambers

Sara Chambers is a brand strategist, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and the CEO of Elly and Nora Creative, a full-service agency that builds brave, bold, brag-worthy brands for entrepreneurs who are ready to lead with purpose and power. With a background in marketing, PR, and communications for nonprofits and a variety of personal and lifestyle brands, Sara has spent nearly two decades helping thought leaders clarify their message, amplify their mission, and own their space. She’s also the founder of Chicks Who Give a Hoot, a nonprofit mobilizing women entrepreneurs as a force for good through media, mentorship, and community.

Sara Chambers is a brand strategist, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and the CEO of Elly and Nora Creative, a full-service agency that builds brave, bold, brag-worthy brands for entrepreneurs who are ready to lead with purpose and power. With a ba... 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

Daneez Zamangil

Daneez Zamangil

Engineering Manager

An empathetic and inclusive leader with a focus on cultivating a healthy team culture of inclusion and equity by transparent, honest communication and sharing information
Extensive background in software quality assurance for over 10+ years, with expertise in functional, non-functional, smoke, regression, and ad-hoc testing
Effectively leading the Asian Business Employee Resource Group (BERG) at Mailchimp
Instructor at QA boot camps and workshops

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with technical and non-technical teams
Providing analytical troubleshooting and research driven solutions
SQL queries
HTML/CSS
Experienced in software development and collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, Jenkins and Git
Basic Automation Tests in Ruby

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Engineering Manager & Engineering Operations, Oct 2022 - present
CallRail, Atlanta, GA
Leading a high-performing engineering team with a focus on inclusion, psychological safety, and sustainable delivery practices.
Coaching engineers through personalized development plans, performance feedback, and clear career progression frameworks.
Collaborating cross-functionally with product, design, and analytics to deliver impactful features for CallRail’s lead intelligence platform.
Advocating for quality through session-based exploratory testing, user empathy, and inclusive accessibility testing.
Driving engineering operations initiatives in partnership with Product Ops, including:
Creating and maintaining SDLC documentation to improve process clarity and alignment.
Designing onboarding training programs for engineers to ensure faster ramp-up and team cohesion.
Running Developer Experience (DevEx) surveys to gather team feedback and implementing process or tooling changes to improve developer productivity and satisfaction.
Analyzing and visualizing engineering metrics (e.g., deployment frequency, lead time, defect rates) to inform continuous improvement.
Partnering with Finance and external CPAs to assess projects for R&D tax credits and provide the necessary documentation, technical analysis, and supporting data.
Introducing AI-assisted workflows such as custom GPTs for internal documentation analysis, engineering presentations, and process optimization.

Engineering Manager, Exploratory testing Feb 2022 - July 2022
Mural, San Francisco, CA
Setup a specialized exploratory testing team of 9 direct reports based in Argentina, Brazil, Spain and USA.
Establishing an internal process within the team for session based testing and dashboards to track quality metrics..
Fostering an environment of inclusivity & team collaboration where questions are welcome, and success is celebrated.
Established and built trust by exercising empathy which was geared to move away from task oriented leadership.
Working with developers to make difficult-to-test features more testable; coaching the Quality Engineering and development teams on testing strategies and technologies; like exploratory testing and advocating for users throughout the development of the product.
Training the Quality engineering team in accessibility to help them incorporate those use cases in their everyday testing.
Providing hands-on leadership for a growing Quality Engineering team, coaching manual testers and quality engineers to help them advance in their careers.
Creating a promotion process to help move direct reports to the next level in their careers.
Engineering Manager, QA May 2021 - Feb 2022
Intuit/Mailchimp, Atlanta, GA
Managing a team of 7 direct reports, helping them juggle multiple projects and manage their time on short- and long-term projects.
Supporting direct reports’ long-term career development, helping them build their skills in software testing.
Fostering an environment of cross-team collaboration where questions are welcome, and success is celebrated.
Advocating for QA’s early involvement in development projects and helping make early involvement successful.
Working to refine and evangelize Mailchimp’s QA practices and processes.
Organizing team communications and projects.
Helping to drive the interviewing and hiring of a diverse QA team.

Sr. QA Analyst September 2017 – May 2021
Mailchimp, Atlanta, GA
Mentored and trained new hires for QA and engineering processes in general
Collaborated with team members on projects and set up processes for release management
Interviewed candidates for QA and mobile developer positions to help in the hiring process
Worked in cross-functional teams to help setup Agile processes to help each team member
Encouraged developers/team members to work towards their personal goals

Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer (remote) January 2015 – July 2017 MDLIVE, Inc, Sunrise, FL & Redwood City, CA - MDLIVE is a telehealth provider focused on digital delivery of high-quality, convenient, and cost-efficient medical care

Provided comprehensive assessment of product quality to help improve the product
Collaborated with Product Owners to create user stories for new product features
Developed automated tests for web app for weekly regression testing
Ran SQL Queries in SQLPro to extract and manipulate data for testing to get faster results
Helped develop WebRTC API which increased the usage of our video platform
Executed and reported on weekly regression test suite through Jenkins to help prepare for weekly release
Took ownership of products and drove end-to-end testing across multiple teams
Tested the mobile apps in IOS and Android to make sure that they matched the changes in the web
Translated business specifications into test plans, tests cases and provided QA plans on task execution and estimates
Provided on-site training to quality assurance team
Worked single handedly on projects that brought the company revenue over a million dollars and increased the sales

Business Analyst / Quality Assurance Specialist October 2004 – January 2015
AFS Technologies, Becton Schantz Division, Duluth, GA - AFS Technologies provides software and services purpose-built for consumer goods companies efficiencies in trade spend, supply chain & warehouse

Assisted “Food Industry” clients with problem solving and training for software and hardware, consistent with Order Entry, Sales Tracking and Management applications
Tested IOS app to ensure the order management system was able to place orders correctly
Managed a developer and his time
Wrote technical documents for the releases to train clients on new features
EDUCATION

Georgia State, Atlanta, GA
Associates of Arts, 2002
G.P.A.: 3.6 (4.0 Scale). Dean’s list for 3 consecutive semesters

Informatics Computer School, Pakistan
Diploma in Computer Science, 1998

Licenses & Certifications

Improving your listening skills – Emory Continuing education
Managing employee performance - Emory Continuing education
Building teams – building culture - Emory Continuing education
Managing diverse behavioral styles - Emory Continuing education
Coaching effectively - Emory Continuing education
Delegating effectively - Emory Continuing education
Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues
Motivating and Engaging Employees
Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers
Inclusive Leadership
Prioritizing Effectively as a Leader
Certified Scrum Product Owner
Software Product Management Specialization: Agile Planning for Software Products Software Processes and Agile Practices

Engineering Manager An empathetic and inclusive leader with a focus on cultivating a healthy team culture of inclusion and equity by transparent, honest communication and sharing information Extensive background in software quality assurance for ... Show more

Art Lashchonau

Art Lashchonau

Art is a National Consultant with Insight and a Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org, bringing a wealth of consulting experience across diverse industries and Fortune 500 companies. He specializes in navigating both agile and traditional environments, focusing on delivering value rather than adhering to rigid frameworks. Passionate about unlocking individual potential, building high-performing teams, and fostering organizational agility, Art collaborates with organizations to drive transformative change and enhance value delivery.

Art is a National Consultant with Insight and a Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org, bringing a wealth of consulting experience across diverse industries and Fortune 500 companies. He specializes in navigating both agile and traditional environ... Show more

Michael Allison

Michael Allison

Michael Allison, is a U.S. Marine Purple Heart Veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and international keynote speaker. A globally recognized expert in identity-driven leadership and organizational resilience, Michael transforms adversity into strategic advantage. Over two decades, he has led Marines in combat, managed multi-million-dollar government projects, directed higher-ed programs, and scaled an INC 5000 franchise to successful exit. Michael equips leaders and teams to break internal limitations, guard energy, and thrive under pressure. His signature frameworks—Break The Bottle and Protect The House—blend combat-tested leadership, trauma-informed coaching, and enterprise execution discipline. Michael has delivered transformational keynotes, workshops, and consulting for world-class organizations globally. He empowers professionals to align technical brilliance with human resilience and lead with clarity, creativity, and conviction.

Michael Allison, is a U.S. Marine Purple Heart Veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and international keynote speaker. A globally recognized expert in identity-driven leadership and organizational resilience, Michael transforms a... Show more

Kaitlin Desselle

Kaitlin Desselle

I'm Kaitlin (she/her)!

My superpowers are developing emotionally-intelligent leaders and revolutionizing organizational cultures into the most profitable asset. I have a proven track record of authenticating company values to impact employee engagement, efficiency in systems, and rapid growth of bottom line.

I founded Wayfinders Coaching & Consulting after spending over a decade in operations management and people leadership in high-performance organizations. I've worked cross-functionally in HR, business development, change management and learning and development, and across many industries--from higher education, food service, and retail--to DEI consulting.

What I found along the way is that the core ingredients for successful relationships (and ultimately business growth) are rooted in emotional intelligence, trust-based communication, and intercultural competence. Now I offer coaching, training, consulting, and thought-partnership for individuals and teams seeking to build these skills.

I work with an incredibly diverse team of practitioners, with go-to methodologies that include critical HROD, change management frameworks, emotional intelligence (EQ-i), intercultural development (IDI), systems audits, and cultural assessments.

I live on the Little Feminist Farm just outside of Atlanta, where we enjoy sustainable homesteading and host holistic wellness workshops and sanctuary retreats.

I'm Kaitlin (she/her)! My superpowers are developing emotionally-intelligent leaders and revolutionizing organizational cultures into the most profitable asset. I have a proven track record of authenticating company values to impact employee engag... Show more

Tao Chun Liu

Tao Chun Liu

Tao Chun Liu is a PMI Global Summit Speaker 2024, PMI AI SME, PMO Impact Summit Speaker, and PMIEF Superstar Volunteer with an impressive track record in AI and Agile. He has conducted over 50 Gen AI workshops, delivered 30 speaking engagements on AI and Agile internationally, and collaborated in research with over five organizations.

With seven years of experience in AI and eight years in Agile, Tao holds PMP, AHPP, and DASSM credentials, establishing himself as a leading authority in project management. He has successfully completed numerous multimillion-dollar projects, and as an Agile coach and Scrum Master, he has led over 2500 sprints, ensuring smooth Agile implementation.

Tao’s deep understanding of AI technologies in project management sets him apart, backed by his extensive experience in AI projects. His involvement in digital transformation projects has further refined his ability to navigate complex organizational landscapes.

Dedicated to shaping the future of project management, Tao equips professionals with the knowledge needed to excel in the evolving AI and project-driven economies. Through his speaking engagements, he shares insights, methodologies, and strategies, helping others embrace opportunities in the Generative Artificial Intelligence and Project Economy era.

Tao Chun Liu is a PMI Global Summit Speaker 2024, PMI AI SME, PMO Impact Summit Speaker, and PMIEF Superstar Volunteer with an impressive track record in AI and Agile. He has conducted over 50 Gen AI workshops, delivered 30 speaking engagements on AI... Show more

Emily Hemingway

Emily Hemingway

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs, tech startups, and tech innovation. She is the lead organizer for STL TechWeek.

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs... Show more

Stefan Mintert

Stefan Mintert

Corporate culture is the least utilized superpower for business success. That is why it is best suited to gaining a competitive advantage.

Corporate culture is the least utilized superpower for business success. That is why it is best suited to gaining a competitive advantage. Show more

Rashmi Gupta

Rashmi Gupta

I am a Product Manager at Hoonigan Industries, where I lead the development of innovative, customer-centric solutions that align with strategic business goals. With over two years of experience in this role, I are responsible for shaping product vision, managing the full product lifecycle, and driving innovation through cross-functional collaboration data-informed decision-making using AI powered solutions.
Prior to joining Hoonigan Industries, I held a position at ADT, supporting product management initiatives. There, I focused on operational excellence, process optimization, and enhancing cross-departmental alignment to deliver tangible business outcomes.
Throughout my career, Rashmi has demonstrated a strong commitment to integrating user insights into product development and fostering collaborative environments that empower teams. My passion for innovation and strategic planning continues to fuel my mission to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions across dynamic industries.

I am a Product Manager at Hoonigan Industries, where I lead the development of innovative, customer-centric solutions that align with strategic business goals. With over two years of experience in this role, I are responsible for shaping product visi... Show more

Mandar Chiplunkar

Mandar Chiplunkar

Mandar Chiplunkar is a product leader with over 14 years of experience driving digital transformation across insurance, logistics, and retail tech. He has built and launched AI-powered solutions, including a domain-trained Copilot for insurance advisors that blends large language models with real-world business workflows. Passionate about making technology practical and human-centered, Mandar focuses on turning complex systems into tools that empower people and deliver measurable impact.

Mandar Chiplunkar is a product leader with over 14 years of experience driving digital transformation across insurance, logistics, and retail tech. He has built and launched AI-powered solutions, including a domain-trained Copilot for insurance advis... Show more

Chris Hetzler

Chris Hetzler

Hello! I'm a Solution Architect at Eide Bailly LLP, a top-notch accounting and business advisory firm, and a proud Featured Fabric Partner. I love working with clients and teams to craft and deliver innovative solutions to business challenges using Microsoft technologies and platforms.

With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, I hold master's degrees in both software engineering and data science. I'm also certified in over 20 industry areas, including Microsoft Solution Architect certifications for Azure, Power Platform, and Dynamics.

My expertise spans across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Development frameworks, tools, and DevOps, as well as major open-source development platforms. I specialize in designing and implementing no-code, low-code, and custom solutions, and I thrive on leading and collaborating with both on-shore and off-shore development teams to drive innovation and deliver customer value.

I'm known for my exceptional communication skills, which allow me to connect with both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels. I've had the pleasure of presenting at several industry conferences, including the Fabric Community Conference, Microsoft Ready, Microsoft Convergence, and StarWest / East.

In my spare time, I enjoy indulging in my interests in U.S.A. Swimming, space exploration, science, engineering, and Lego. I'm passionate about creating software that solves real problems and makes a positive impact.

Hello! I'm a Solution Architect at Eide Bailly LLP, a top-notch accounting and business advisory firm, and a proud Featured Fabric Partner. I love working with clients and teams to craft and deliver innovative solutions to business challenges using M... Show more

Amber Vanderburg

Amber Vanderburg

Amber Vanderburg is a multi-award winning businessperson, keynote speaker, author, and founder of the international learning development company, The Pathwayz Group, which has led 800,000+ learners in more than 75 countries in action-focused learning journeys. Amber's history in talent development includes authoring top-reviewed online learning courses for platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, Lecturio, and PluralSight, acting as Director of a national education leadership company, and coaching with professional sports team academies in Asia. In 2022, she published her first business adventure book "Uniquely Better" about building higher team performance.

Speaking engagements:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMNcx7Jwk9Sp6WxuvrfOOBqdP9440SKl0

Amber Vanderburg is a multi-award winning businessperson, keynote speaker, author, and founder of the international learning development company, The Pathwayz Group, which has led 800,000+ learners in more than 75 countries in action-focused learning... 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

Paul Cieslar

Paul Cieslar

Après 10 ans à fournir des solutions dans le Product Management et dans le Process management, j'accompagne aujourd'hui les managers à trouver les leurs pour animer leurs équipes et atteindre leurs objectifs.

Après 10 ans à fournir des solutions dans le Product Management et dans le Process management, j'accompagne aujourd'hui les managers à trouver les leurs pour animer leurs équipes et atteindre leurs objectifs. Show more

Marcel Chabot

Marcel Chabot

I’m a creative problem solver who applies his skills in the Microsoft Dynamics space and the management of one of the most talented teams I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. I like to incorporate both the latest technology as well as the “grey beard” skills I’ve honed over decades of software development.

When I’m not in the office or hanging out with my family, I’m at my local Makerspace working with CNC machines, laser cutters, 3D printers and other tools of wood and metal work. There are Makerspace (also known as Hackerspace) all over the country, and I encourage everyone to check one out.

Stay Creative and have fun!

I’m a creative problem solver who applies his skills in the Microsoft Dynamics space and the management of one of the most talented teams I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. I like to incorporate both the latest technology as well as the “grey b... Show more

Laura Blersch

Laura Blersch

As a late-diagnosed individual with combined ADHD, I've navigated a unique path that's led me to where I am today. I hold an MBA with a focus on leadership and a few professional certifications. I found my way operations and project management while in cultural exchange. My work for updating and improving business process through automation has helped me play to how my brain is wired. My diverse experiences outside my professional life extend to being a kids' ski instructor and race coach, reflecting my love for mentorship and skill development. In my free time, I'm an avid skier with an extreme fear of heights, I am making the most of the slopes and facing fears whenever I can. In the summer, I enjoy helping on my sister's farm, where we grow about 4 acres and about 10 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. I embrace the joys of outdoor life and family connections.

As a late-diagnosed individual with combined ADHD, I've navigated a unique path that's led me to where I am today. I hold an MBA with a focus on leadership and a few professional certifications. I found my way operations and project management while ... Show more

Artur Kolasa

Artur Kolasa

Artur Kolasa is a Salesforce CTA moving #BeyondArchitecture. He helps organizations maximize platform value, treating technical debt as a financial liability rather than just a maintenance issue.

Having walked the path from developer to CTA, Artur knows the burden of maintaining lines of code that should have been avoided. He mentors teams to prioritize adaptability and long-term stability over quick fixes.

Artur Kolasa is a Salesforce CTA moving #BeyondArchitecture. He helps organizations maximize platform value, treating technical debt as a financial liability rather than just a maintenance issue. Having walked the path from developer to CTA, Artur... Show more

Matias Julian Christoffersen

Matias Julian Christoffersen

My name is Matias, and i am a Microsoft Power Platform Architect specialising in governance, security, and enterprise adoption.

My passion lies in helping organizations unlock the full potential of Copilot Studio and the Power Platform—without compromising on compliance, resilience, or control.

With a background spanning business strategy, IT governance, and program management, I bring a methodical yet customer-centric approach to every engagement. I focus on balancing innovation with structure, ensuring that makers can create value while enterprises maintain the oversight they need.

My focus in creating collaborative environments where responsibility and teamwork drives success. Whether it’s designing environment strategies, implementing security frameworks, or enabling citizen development responsibly, I am committed to delivering solutions that are not only technically sound but also aligned with the customer’s perspective and long-term goals.

My name is Matias, and i am a Microsoft Power Platform Architect specialising in governance, security, and enterprise adoption. My passion lies in helping organizations unlock the full potential of Copilot Studio and the Power Platform—without co... Show more

Julian Lorenzo

Julian Lorenzo

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlorenzoe/

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Anshu Kumari

Anshu Kumari

1. Community Influencer
2. Professional Trainer
3. Leader of the youngest technocrats on the planet on blockchain aged 3 to 12 age, with me being the most senior.
4. Panel speaker of C# Corner. Entrepreneurship and design thinking expert.
5. The developer of Wortheum, FindMykids, and Koinifi.
6. PowerAPPs, Android, IOS, Dotnet Core, and Docker fast learner.
7. Blockchain and young entrepreneurship mindset mentor to 100s of kids, techies and college-goers.

1. Community Influencer 2. Professional Trainer 3. Leader of the youngest technocrats on the planet on blockchain aged 3 to 12 age, with me being the most senior. 4. Panel speaker of C# Corner. Entrepreneurship and design thinking expert. 5. The ... Show more

Doneyli De Jesus

Doneyli De Jesus

Doneyli is a Principal Architect @ ClickHouse, as the primary technical advisor for organizations. He provides deep expertise in crafting tailored AI & Data solutions that align with customer goals. With over 20 years in Data and AI, from development to solution architecture, he leverages his robust skillset to guide organizations toward innovative solutions that transform their operations.

Inside ClickHouse, he is deeply involved in cross-functional product development and deployment collaboration. He is often spearheading demonstrations and presentations to showcase AI capabilities.

Additionally, with his background in executive advising, data strategy, and solutions architecture, he dedicates time to mentoring data professionals, aiming to elevate their careers within the tech industry.

Doneyli is a Principal Architect @ ClickHouse, as the primary technical advisor for organizations. He provides deep expertise in crafting tailored AI & Data solutions that align with customer goals. With over 20 years in Data and AI, from development... Show more

Greg Nash

Greg Nash

Director of Cloud & AI Platforms for GET AI, Greg has spent a lifetime in IT and more recently as a passionate advocate for Microsoft Power BI and the Power Platform. Greg has extensive experience in developing and deploying Power Platform solutions to a wide array of industries and organisations. Trainer, Speaker, Content Creator and Data Platform MVP since 2020

Director of Cloud & AI Platforms for GET AI, Greg has spent a lifetime in IT and more recently as a passionate advocate for Microsoft Power BI and the Power Platform. Greg has extensive experience in developing and deploying Power Platform solutions ... Show more

Arne Kittler

Arne Kittler

With over 25 years of experience building digital products, including 12 years in senior product leadership roles such as CPO, I bring deep expertise in product development and leadership. Today, I advise businesses on product leadership while co-organizing Product at Heart, one of Europe's leading product conferences, keeping me closely connected to emerging industry trends and challenges.

With over 25 years of experience building digital products, including 12 years in senior product leadership roles such as CPO, I bring deep expertise in product development and leadership. Today, I advise businesses on product leadership while co-org... Show more

Cecilia Borg

Cecilia Borg

20+ years in the industry, as developer, tech leader, executive and board member. DevOps and change management close to my heart. Oracle, King, Viaplay, Acast, Spotify, Kry, Epidemic Sound.

20+ years in the industry, as developer, tech leader, executive and board member. DevOps and change management close to my heart. Oracle, King, Viaplay, Acast, Spotify, Kry, Epidemic Sound. Show more

Rajesh Sura

Rajesh Sura

Rajesh Sura is a senior data and analytics leader with over 16 years of experience in designing and scaling enterprise data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and business intelligence (BI) solutions. He currently leads the Data Engineering and Business Intelligence function for North America Stores, Amazon, where he oversees the development of cloud-native architectures, AI-enabled BI tools, and conversational analytics platforms that support large-scale retail operations.

Rajesh has contributed to the design and deployment of Natural Language Interfaces for business intelligence, the migration of legacy data systems to cloud environments, and the creation of secure, governed frameworks for analytics. His work supports tens of thousands of users across global organizations, enabling faster, more informed decision-making through accessible and scalable data systems.

He is actively involved in promoting responsible AI adoption, data governance best practices, and cross-functional collaboration between engineering and business teams. Rajesh is a Senior IEEE Member and Fellow with technical organizations and regularly contributes to peer-reviewed research (150+ reviews) in journals like Elsevier and Springer, innovation forums, and mentoring programs in the fields of data science and analytics.

Rajesh Sura is a senior data and analytics leader with over 16 years of experience in designing and scaling enterprise data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and business intelligence (BI) solutions. He currently leads the Data Enginee... Show more

Nazarii Taran

Nazarii Taran

For the past 9 years, I’ve been designing and implementing cloud-based application architectures for a diverse range of clients – from finance and healthcare to advertising and automation – leveraging primarily .NET stack and working extensively within Azure, AWS and GCP. My focus is on building scalable, robust, and resilient systems both from the ground up and when modernizing existing systems. With this expertise, 1.5 years ago I entered the GenAI world and joined OpenDialog AI, where my team and I are building a low-code management system for AI Agents, which helps users build versatile Agentic AI applications easily like never before.

Key areas of my expertise:
* Generative AI & AI Agents: Building a management system for AI Agents leveraging LLMs and RAG;
* Cloud-Native & Distributed System Architecture: Designing and implementing scalable and robust cloud-native distributed systems leveraging a microservice architecture across Azure, AWS, and GCP;
* Solution Architecture: Translating business requirements into technical solutions. Designing comprehensive and extensible system architectures that integrate diverse technologies and components;
* Software Delivery & Process: Leading software teams and building effective processes for delivery, including SDLC implementation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

I'm excited to share my insights on any of those topics and offer practical guidance for tackling real-world challenges.

For the past 9 years, I’ve been designing and implementing cloud-based application architectures for a diverse range of clients – from finance and healthcare to advertising and automation – leveraging primarily .NET stack and working extensively with... Show more

Adelina Stanciu

Adelina Stanciu

Adelina is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in agile software development across the full life cycle. Leading geographically dispersed teams across finance, e-commerce and cybersecurity, Adelina has successfully designed, developed and deployed complex, scalable applications. As an independent trainer in software architecture, Adelina is passionate about sharing knowledge through articles and thought leadership. With expertise in project planning, release management and stakeholder coordination, Adelina consistently drives high-impact results while ensuring seamless execution across teams and projects.

Adelina is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in agile software development across the full life cycle. Leading geographically dispersed teams across finance, e-commerce and cybersecurity, Adelina has successfully designed,... Show more

Aarica Smith

Aarica Smith

Aarica J. Smith is a multi-certified Salesforce Consultant, Board Source Certified Consultant and SCRUM Certified project management and operations professional. Aarica thrives in concept development, using her consulting and management tools to transform ambiguous environments and concepts into actionable plans or implementations. She is highly creative when it comes to developing results-driven solutions, while ensuring alignment with necessary organization leaders of all levels.

Some of the work that she has accomplished with small businesses includes:

- Created company-wide and department-specific operational systems to streamline the business based on systems, not individual team members
- Developed a various company programs, including a diverse supplier program and employee professional development program
- Project managed cross-functional projects, engaging with external and internal key stakeholders to ensure on-time deliverables and successful project metrics
- Led change management initiatives with c-suite executives and department leaders.

In her previous roles of a non-profit professional, she has overseen a multi-million-dollar foundation grant to pilot national arts strategy to over 4K Boys & Girls Clubs globally, managed over $32M in corporate accounts, and grew a local cycling fundraising event from $450K to nearly a $1M event, making it the #4 premiere cycling fundraising event (out of 93 national events) for the organization.

A firm believer in education, Aarica earned her Master of Arts degree in Arts Administration from Savannah College of Art and Design, and her Bachelor of Arts in Economics, with a minor in French from Spelman College. In her spare time, she loves to travel the world with her family, experience amazing food, and volunteer in her community with her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Aarica J. Smith is a multi-certified Salesforce Consultant, Board Source Certified Consultant and SCRUM Certified project management and operations professional. Aarica thrives in concept development, using her consulting and management tools to tran... Show more

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