Business & Management

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

Kapil Puvar

Kapil Puvar

Kapil Puvar, with 10.5 years in Dynamics 365 Business Central & Navision and a mechanical engineering background, is a leader in ERP implementations. Starting in the mechanical sector, he spent 5.5 years in production planning and process improvement, gaining invaluable ERP system insights. Transitioning to a functional consultant for Navision at Intech Systems, Kapil's unique skills saw him rise from Senior Functional Consultant to Senior Manager, leading over 35 global ERP projects. He's designed innovative products like Quality Control and Advanced Purchase, now featured on Microsoft AppSource. Kapil's blend of engineering and ERP expertise makes him a key asset in technology implementation and manufacturing process optimization.

Kapil Puvar, with 10.5 years in Dynamics 365 Business Central & Navision and a mechanical engineering background, is a leader in ERP implementations. Starting in the mechanical sector, he spent 5.5 years in production planning and process improvement... Show more

Nina Malakhova

Nina Malakhova

Nina Malakhova is a product and rollout leader specializing in large-scale digital transformations across international markets. At Capgemini, she led CRM rollouts for enterprise clients across European markets, coordinating cross-functional teams and aligning global business units with engineering delivery.
As Product Owner and Solution Architect, she built scalable template solutions deployed across 150+ markets. An MBA graduate of WHU with a focus on leadership and strategy, Nina combines systems thinking, stakeholder management, and unconventional facilitation to reduce friction in complex technical environments. She speaks on communication architecture, rollout strategy, and scaling alignment under pressure.

Nina Malakhova is a product and rollout leader specializing in large-scale digital transformations across international markets. At Capgemini, she led CRM rollouts for enterprise clients across European markets, coordinating cross-functional teams an... Show more

Estelle Auberix

Estelle Auberix

With over two decades in IT and business, Estelle’s expertise spans cloud, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity, coupled with design thinking and agile methodologies. She uses these skills to create innovative digital solutions that are inspired by people’s needs and aspirations.
As a Microsoft Regional Director and MCT, she maintains a robust connection with Microsoft, leveraging their technologies to empower organizations and individuals across various sectors and regions. Additionally, she serves as a Microsoft Learning Partner, providing tailored trainings on the latest topics and trends in the tech industry.
In addition, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge and vision with diverse audiences, as a speaker, writer, and trainer, and she is a co-founder of several communities that promote parity, diversity, and collaboration in the tech industry.

With over two decades in IT and business, Estelle’s expertise spans cloud, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity, coupled with design thinking and agile methodologies. She uses these skills to create innovative digital solutions that are inspired by people’s ne... Show more

Tabbi Kinion

Tabbi Kinion

Tabbi Kinion transforms overwhelmed, newly minted managers into confident leaders through interactive leadership development training and coaching. Drawing from over two decades of hands-on leadership experience, she delivers practical experiences that unlock potential through powerful conversations and exercises rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

Tabbi serves as faculty for the Arkansas Public Administration Consortium's Certified Public Manager program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and is a National Faculty Member for the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Management Assistance Team, helping leaders across sectors create cohesive, high-impact teams without burning out.

Before launching her training and coaching practice in 2024, Tabbi served as Education Division Chief for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission from 2018-2023, leading 80+ staff across multiple facilities and programs, following 13 years as Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Statewide Education Coordinator. Her approach combines real-world leadership expertise with academic excellence, including her Certified Public Manager certification, a Master's of Arts in Biology from Miami University, and a Bachelor's in Natural Resources Management from Colorado State University.

Tabbi Kinion transforms overwhelmed, newly minted managers into confident leaders through interactive leadership development training and coaching. Drawing from over two decades of hands-on leadership experience, she delivers practical experiences th... Show more

Cassie Crossley

Cassie Crossley

Cassie Crossley is the Co-Founder and CEO of the AI cybersecurity company VulNow, focused on software and supply chain vulnerability intelligence. A global leader in technology and risk management, she has more than 25 years of experience driving innovation and resilience across critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
Previously Vice President of Supply Chain Security at Schneider Electric, Cassie established one of the industry’s most comprehensive supplier cybersecurity programs and helped shape global standards for software supply chain assurance. She is the author of “Software Supply Chain Security: Securing the End-to-End Supply Chain for Software, Firmware, and Hardware” (O’Reilly Media) and a recognized authority on operational resilience, transparency, and cyber risk governance. Her leadership and advocacy continue to influence how organizations worldwide secure the digital ecosystems they depend on.

Cassie Crossley is the Co-Founder and CEO of the AI cybersecurity company VulNow, focused on software and supply chain vulnerability intelligence. A global leader in technology and risk management, she has more than 25 years of experience driving inn... Show more

Rishabh Banga

Rishabh Banga

Rishabh Banga is an AI Product Leader focused on building production-grade AI systems across marketplaces, trust platforms, and ML-driven discovery. With 7+ years of experience, he has led 0→1 AI products generating $1M+ ARR and improving activation (20→31%) through ranking, experimentation, and governance systems.

Driven by a long-standing interest in bridging hardware and software - From drone logistics to AI platforms - Rishabh focuses on turning cutting-edge AI into reliable, scalable systems that work beyond demos.

Rishabh Banga is an AI Product Leader focused on building production-grade AI systems across marketplaces, trust platforms, and ML-driven discovery. With 7+ years of experience, he has led 0→1 AI products generating $1M+ ARR and improving activation ... Show more

Hani Kafoury

Hani Kafoury

The Reinvention Advantage: Unlocking Potential in People and Organizations

Hani Kafoury is a speaker, psychologist, executive coach, and former senior business leader who helps individuals, leaders, and organizations build resilience, navigate change, and unlock their potential.

After more than 30 years in senior leadership roles within multinational organizations, Hani became a licensed psychologist in his 50s and recently completed a doctoral dissertation examining the determinants of psychological resilience in business leaders during times of adversity and major change. This unique combination of executive leadership experience, psychological expertise, and doctoral-level research enables him to bridge the gap between leadership theory and the realities leaders face every day.

Over the course of his career, Hani has coached hundreds of leaders—from frontline supervisors to senior executives—across sectors including telecommunications, automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, technology, and paper products. His clients include Bell Canada, Ericsson, Ford of Canada, Cascades, TELUS Health, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen Pharma, Merck Canada, Otsuka Pharma, Genome Québec, BDC Capital, and Kronos Canada.

A passionate advocate for lifelong growth and reinvention, Hani's message is grounded not only in research and professional experience, but also in lived experience. He has run several marathons, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and produced a documentary about the experience that was nominated at several independent film festivals, completed a full IRONMAN triathlon and a Spartan obstacle race, built a second career as a psychologist, and completed a doctoral dissertation in his 60s.

A contributor to the Montreal Gazette and industry publications, and a television guest on the topics of mindfulness and wellbeing, Hani is known for his dynamic presence, compelling storytelling, and ability to translate complex ideas into practical action.

Through his presentations, audiences gain evidence-based strategies to strengthen resilience, adapt successfully to change, enhance wellbeing, and lead with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.

His message is simple:

Become What You Must.

The Reinvention Advantage: Unlocking Potential in People and Organizations Hani Kafoury is a speaker, psychologist, executive coach, and former senior business leader who helps individuals, leaders, and organizations build resilience, navigate cha... Show more

Shalvi Singh

Shalvi Singh

Shalvi is the founder of Healthengine (healthengine.us), an AI-based PCOS detection system building the infrastructure of women's health, and a Senior Product Manager at Amazon.
She has judged several hackathons, including UC Berkeley's Calhacks 2024 and other Google-sponsored events.

Shalvi is the founder of Healthengine (healthengine.us), an AI-based PCOS detection system building the infrastructure of women's health, and a Senior Product Manager at Amazon. She has judged several hackathons, including UC Berkeley's Calhacks 202... Show more

Michelle Martinez

Michelle Martinez

Michelle is an operating model and culture strategist who specializes in fixing the human problems that slow engineering teams down. With fourteen years in IT, she cuts through noise, rebuilds communication patterns, and designs operating models that hold up under pressure. Her work sits at the intersection of DevOps, trust, and the conversations that decide whether teams thrive or break.

Michelle is an operating model and culture strategist who specializes in fixing the human problems that slow engineering teams down. With fourteen years in IT, she cuts through noise, rebuilds communication patterns, and designs operating models that... Show more

Aashish Manchanda

Aashish Manchanda

I am a UX design leader and product strategist with a decade of experience in creating user-centric digital solutions. Currently, I work as a product design leader focusing on enterprise design for Cisco. My expertise lies in scaling design systems, leading cross-functional teams, and driving business impact through innovative UX strategies.

I’ve had the privilege of speaking at global conferences like UXDX and NFT.London, where I share insights on blending creativity, research, and technology to deliver impactful results. My experience also includes leveraging design and AI to drive sustainable practices through in-depth research, usability testing, and exploring how design influences user decisions toward eco-friendly outcomes. Additionally, I’m passionate about mentoring emerging designers at premier institutions, helping them shape the future of user-centered design.

I am a UX design leader and product strategist with a decade of experience in creating user-centric digital solutions. Currently, I work as a product design leader focusing on enterprise design for Cisco. My expertise lies in scaling design systems, ... Show more

Bevan Williams

Bevan Williams

Bevan has been working in, and with, agile teams since 2009 and is currently an Enterprise Agile Coach at Old Mutual. He has worked as a Software Engineer, Scrum Master, Development Manager and Head of Mobile before shifting to full-time Agile Coaching in 2018. He is passionate about coaching, enabling and leading people to do their best work, focussing on personal, career and organizational growth.

Bevan has been working in, and with, agile teams since 2009 and is currently an Enterprise Agile Coach at Old Mutual. He has worked as a Software Engineer, Scrum Master, Development Manager and Head of Mobile before shifting to full-time Agile Coachi... Show more

Tereza Tížková

Tereza Tížková

Tereza is working on Growth at Factory, where AI coding agents are reshaping how software gets built. Previously, she was the first hire and founding member at E2B, building the growth and developer relations function solo from pre-seed through Series A. She has a background in mathematics from Charles University in Prague. She writes about growth, AI, and the craft of building real things on her blog. Based in San Francisco.

Tereza is working on Growth at Factory, where AI coding agents are reshaping how software gets built. Previously, she was the first hire and founding member at E2B, building the growth and developer relations function solo from pre-seed through Serie... Show more

Clint Spicer

Clint Spicer

For over three decades, Clint Spicer has been the architect organizations turn to when they need IT infrastructure built right and secured from the ground up.

Today, as IT Site Manager for JLL's Data Center Operations, Clint brings a rare combination of hands-on operational excellence and strategic security vision. He has architected data centers for high-availability services, deployed advanced threat detection and incident response programs, and overseen regulatory compliance initiatives spanning SOC, ISO, and NIST frameworks. Whether building teams, implementing ERP systems for 500-person organizations, or introducing automation to enhance resilience, Clint's approach is practical, results-oriented, and scalable. He transforms complexity into clarity, risk into resilience, and builds cultures where innovation and security work hand in hand. With deep expertise in network architecture, disaster recovery, vulnerability management, and cloud security, Clint delivers insights drawn from real-world challenges from the server room to the boardroom.

A veteran of the United States Navy and holder of a Doctor of Theology, Clint leads with integrity, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to lasting impact. Join us as he shares battle-tested strategies for building cybersecurity programs that protect what matters most.

For over three decades, Clint Spicer has been the architect organizations turn to when they need IT infrastructure built right and secured from the ground up. Today, as IT Site Manager for JLL's Data Center Operations, Clint brings a rare combina... Show more

Edyta Gorzon

Edyta Gorzon

Edyta’s story with Microsoft technology has started in 2013. She helps organizations with digital transformation by developing change management strategies, guiding companies through the entire process, and training end-users on the practical use of Microsoft 365. She believes technology should be helpful to all users, regardless of their role in the organization or their technical abilities. Only then we can talk about the success of digitization. In addition to that Edyta is an active Microsoft Community Enthusiast. Since 2015 she organizes SharePoint Saturday Warsaw, now CollabDays Poland, co-hosts ACM Teams Europe, and speaks at Microsoft Community conferences.
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional M365 Apps & Services since 2019.

In her spare time, you can meet her reading a book, running, caring for friends, or with a suitcase at the airport. An empathetic extrovert by nature. 😉

Edyta’s story with Microsoft technology has started in 2013. She helps organizations with digital transformation by developing change management strategies, guiding companies through the entire process, and training end-users on the practical use of ... Show more

Elias Badenes

Elias Badenes

With nearly 30 years of experience in the technology sector, I specialize in transforming complex business challenges into scalable, high-impact technical solutions. I define myself as a "power adapter": I bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution, translating needs into optimized architectures within the Microsoft ecosystem (Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure).

My approach combines a deep technical background with a strategic vision for Customer Experience (CX) and Marketing. I don’t just implement technology; I focus on the "why" behind every solution, integrating Artificial Intelligence and automation to drive real business value and simplify processes.

Beyond my role as an architect, I am deeply committed to knowledge sharing. I am a regular speaker at tech events, a lecturer in Master’s programs, and a mentor for initiatives like Technovation Girls. I believe in a human-centric digitalization that is both responsible and ethical.

I am always eager to connect with the community and discuss how we can leverage technology to scale businesses and improve user experiences.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the technology sector, I specialize in transforming complex business challenges into scalable, high-impact technical solutions. I define myself as a "power adapter": I bridge the gap between business strategy and... Show more

Fabio Cruz

Fabio Cruz

Com mais de 32 anos de experiência profissional, atuando como developer, analista de negócio e gerente de produtos no início do e-commerce no Brasil, gerente de projetos, membro e gestor de PMO, PO, SM e AC.
Um dos principais responsáveis pelo desenvolvimento e evolução da primeira solução de e-gov para Compras Públicas do Brasil em 1999.
Atualmente é Sócio, Head de Projetos, Produto e Transformação na Hiflex Group, tendo atuado como agente de mudança implementando agilidade, PMO e VMOs, além de apoiar transformações organizacionais com o uso de abordagens híbridas, ágeis e enxutas de gestão.
Palestrante com mais de 200 palestras nos últimos anos em eventos nacionais e internacionais, autor de 9 livros com mais de 10k exemplares vendidos, incluindo 3 Best-Seller, dentre eles: Scrum e PMBOK unidos no gerenciamento de projetos, Scrum e Agile em Projetos – Guia Completo, PMO Ágil – Escritório Ágil de Gerenciamento de Projetos, Jornada OKR na prática, e Business Agility Inception, e o mais recente Do PMO ao VMO 2.0 - Para de começar projetos e comece a entregar valor.

Com mais de 32 anos de experiência profissional, atuando como developer, analista de negócio e gerente de produtos no início do e-commerce no Brasil, gerente de projetos, membro e gestor de PMO, PO, SM e AC. Um dos principais responsáveis pelo dese... Show more

Pablo Segarra

Pablo Segarra

Pablo Segarra is the founder of Segarra IP PLLC, a federal trademark practice built for scaling brands and founders with real equity at stake. A trademark attorney, keynote speaker, and cultural connector, Pablo works at the intersection of law, identity, and ownership — helping creators, entrepreneurs, and established businesses protect what defines them.
He has advised more than 2,000 founders, creators, and high-growth teams on trademark strategy, brand protection, and IP decisions that determine long-term value. His approach treats trademark registration not as a transaction but as a strategic foundation — and his client work spans apparel, food and beverage, creative agencies, cultural organizations, and the creator economy.
A respected bilingual speaker with 60+ engagements across three continents, Pablo speaks on intellectual property as an economic framework, cultural ownership, AI's impact on creator rights, and the structural gap between what communities build and what they own.
His background as a retired NYPD officer informs his discipline, directness, and commitment to clients who have never felt fully represented.
Notable Appearances:

VidCon Anaheim 2025: Two sessions — "Protecting Creators in the Age of AI" (Industry Track) and "Are You Rea(i)dy? The Future of Creator Protection" (Creator Track)
INTA Annual Meeting: Speaker at the world's largest trademark and IP conference
Remezcla Magazine: Featured expert on trademark disputes in Latino digital culture
SOMOS New York / Puerto Rico / Dominican Republic: 5X panelist on IP, entrepreneurship, and emerging technology
NFT NYC: 3X speaker on Web3 and intellectual property
NYSBA Task Force on Emerging Digital Finance and Currency: Three CLE sessions, 400+ attorneys trained on blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital finance
Miami Ad School, Punta Cana: Workshop on AI's impact on Gen Z creatives and legal frameworks for creative asset protection
Universidad APEC, Dominican Republic: Presenter on the United States legal system
Hola Metaverso: Speaker on emerging technology and IP in Los Angeles and Colombia
NLLSA & LALSA: Speaker on emerging technology and the law
Grub with Gruber: IP and entrepreneurship expert, 17,000+ viewers
Travel + Leisure: Recognized in "Top 50 Most Notable in Travel"

Professional Affiliations:

Nuyorican Poets Café — Board of Directors
Dominican Bar Association of New York — Board of Directors
Hispanic National Bar Association
ALFA Latino
NYSBA Task Force on Emerging Digital Finance and Currency
DraftChain.AI — Advisory Board
Nettyworth — Advisory Board
Mastercard — IP & Legal Strategy Advisor (AI Entrepreneurship Bot)

Pablo Segarra is the founder of Segarra IP PLLC, a federal trademark practice built for scaling brands and founders with real equity at stake. A trademark attorney, keynote speaker, and cultural connector, Pablo works at the intersection of law, iden... Show more

Carolina Greno

Carolina Greno

For the last 10 years, Carolina has worked as a clinical psychologist decoding the human mind; now, she’s using that expertise to revolutionize public speaking training.

Mixing her talent development knowledge, mindfulness, and her background in theatre, she creates transformational experiences that take individuals from shy and uncertain to confident and impactful speakers.

Her unique 4-personality framework has helped hundreds of professionals find their speaking zone of genius—whether they’re natural storytellers or data-driven thinkers. She has worked with global companies like Upwork and P&G, and specializes in training teams to communicate with clarity, confidence, and influence.

For the last 10 years, Carolina has worked as a clinical psychologist decoding the human mind; now, she’s using that expertise to revolutionize public speaking training. Mixing her talent development knowledge, mindfulness, and her background in ... Show more

Daniel Murphy

Daniel Murphy

Industry veteran having come the long way round, desktop support, sys admin, infrastructure, infrastructure manager, SRE manager. Now the Senior SRE manager for Cloud at Deltek. DevOps advocate focusing on culture change within organisations and building world class teams.

Industry veteran having come the long way round, desktop support, sys admin, infrastructure, infrastructure manager, SRE manager. Now the Senior SRE manager for Cloud at Deltek. DevOps advocate focusing on culture change within organisations and buil... Show more

Ibrahim Fadhili

Ibrahim Fadhili

Ibrahim Fadhili is a Research & Development Engineer with over three years of experience building AI and analytics systems across finance, healthcare, and business intelligence. He currently works as a Lead AI Engineer and has contributed to AI development and evaluation projects with Meta AI, MsingiAI, and Graph Fusion AI. He is the founder of Ubuntu Edge AI, dedicated to making AI accessible through deploying offline AI in mobile phones and a mentor with the Society of AI Africa Rising AI Developers program, where he supports emerging AI talent across Africa.

Ibrahim Fadhili is a Research & Development Engineer with over three years of experience building AI and analytics systems across finance, healthcare, and business intelligence. He currently works as a Lead AI Engineer and has contributed to AI devel... Show more

Nathan Saldanha

Nathan Saldanha

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Director, Digital Strategy & Growth at Codehouse and a Sitecore Ambassador MVP (2025 & 2026). With Ten years of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for enterprise website rebuilds and Personalisation at scale. Nathan has been part of Sitecore implementations across APAC and North America, including award-winning projects. He is passionate about helping organisations unlock real business value through scalable, future proofed architecture and smart platform strategy.

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Director, Digital Strategy & Growth at Codehouse and a Sitecore Ambassador MVP (2025 & 2026). With Ten years of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for... 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

Shweta Khosla

Shweta Khosla

With over 15 years of experience in global systemically important financial institutions—including Citibank, Bank of America, and HSBC—Shweta Khosla is a leading practitioner at the intersection of artificial intelligence and financial risk management.

Throughout her career, she has designed enterprise-scale risk governance frameworks, AI-driven risk reporting platforms, and GenAI-enabled regulatory and data governance solutions supporting some of the world's largest financial institutions.

A recognized speaker, judge, and thought leader, Shweta has presented at Microsoft Community Days, served on industry expert panels, and contributed to enterprise AI innovation initiatives. Her work focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to transform risk management, governance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise decision-making.

With over 15 years of experience in global systemically important financial institutions—including Citibank, Bank of America, and HSBC—Shweta Khosla is a leading practitioner at the intersection of artificial intelligence and financial risk managemen... Show more

Trixi Fey

Trixi Fey

Cartographer at heart. Map designer by craft. Leader by experience.
With 23 years in the industry, I bridge design and development, turning complexity into clarity. I bring both hands-on expertise and leadership experience—guiding teams, shaping products, and staying endlessly curious along the way.

Cartographer at heart. Map designer by craft. Leader by experience. With 23 years in the industry, I bridge design and development, turning complexity into clarity. I bring both hands-on expertise and leadership experience—guiding teams, shaping pro... Show more

Vishal Mishra

Vishal Mishra

leading the Data, Analytics & AI practice across the Middle East.
I work with enterprises, governments, and digital-first organizations to design and operationalize enterprise AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact. My focus is on scaling AI beyond proof-of-concepts into secure, governed, and production-ready ecosystems.
My expertise spans:
• Enterprise AI Strategy & Transformation
• Generative AI, LLMs & Agentic AI Systems
• AI Platforms, AI Engineering & MLOps
• Data Platforms & Modern Analytics Architectures
• Intelligent Automation & Decision Intelligence
• AI Governance, Responsible AI & Enterprise Security
Previously part of Inception AI (G42), where I led large-scale AI engineering initiatives focused on sovereign AI platforms, enterprise AI systems, and agent-based architectures within regulated cloud environments.
Key initiatives include:
• Executive AI decision intelligence platforms with conversational AI, Arabic AI capabilities, speech-to-text, and retrieval-based systems
• Real-time executive intelligence and operational insight platforms
• Multilingual media and narrative intelligence systems
• Enterprise AI agent enablement platforms for large-scale adoption
• AI Centers of Excellence and enterprise AI operating models
My approach is execution-focused: build scalable systems, validate quickly, and align AI with real business outcomes. I believe enterprise AI should be practical, trusted, secure, and built for scale.
Open to connecting with leaders and organizations driving AI transformation, enterprise intelligence, and next-generation digital platforms.

leading the Data, Analytics & AI practice across the Middle East. I work with enterprises, governments, and digital-first organizations to design and operationalize enterprise AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact. My focus is on scal... Show more

Raisa Belluyan

Raisa Belluyan

I am a strategic leader at the intersection of business operations, digital marketing, and AI-driven automation. With over 16 years of experience in management, I specialize in transforming complex business structures into scalable, revenue-generating engines.

My approach is built on the belief that sustainable growth is achieved when high-level marketing strategy meets rigorous operational excellence. I don't just lead departments; I architect ecosystems. From automating CRM workflows and customer acquisition pipelines to spearheading large-scale corporate campaigns, I focus on optimizing every touchpoint to drive measurable business impact.

Core Expertise:

Operational Leadership: Streamlining complex processes to maximize efficiency and reduce manual overhead.

Strategic Marketing: Developing GTM (Go-To-Market) strategies that balance brand authority with long-term revenue growth.

AI & Business Automation: Leveraging cutting-edge technologies to design automated business solutions that scale.

Team Management: Leading multidisciplinary teams across operations, design, and content to deliver consistent, high-performance results.

Throughout my career, I have successfully navigated the challenges of long-standing corporate institutions and high-growth projects alike. Whether it is managing the digital transformation of a 25-year-old service bureau or launching new educational platforms, my focus remains on building resilient, future-ready business structures.

I am passionate about empowering organizations to leverage AI and data-driven insights to stay ahead in an increasingly complex digital landscape. I believe in leadership that is both data-informed and human-centric.

Let’s connect if you are interested in discussing business automation, marketing operations, or the future of scalable leadership.

I am a strategic leader at the intersection of business operations, digital marketing, and AI-driven automation. With over 16 years of experience in management, I specialize in transforming complex business structures into scalable, revenue-generatin... Show more

Pérolla Rodrigues

Pérolla Rodrigues

Pérolla Rodrigues atua há mais de 15 anos com liderança estratégica, governança, inovação e transformação organizacional, conectando cultura, estratégia, alta performance e desenvolvimento organizacional em ambientes de alta complexidade e constante mudança. É vencedora do Prêmio Nacional de Excelência em Gestão e Inovação. Possui experiência na condução de iniciativas estratégicas, implantação de modelos de governança, PMO, BPMO, planejamento estratégico e gestão de operações voltadas à transformação sustentável e inovação aplicada.

Atualmente é Diretora de Estratégia, Operações & Inovação no IATI – Instituto Avançado de Tecnologia e Inovação, liderando iniciativas relacionadas à estratégia, inovação, PD&I e transformação organizacional. Sua atuação inclui projetos de inovação com alto grau de incerteza, integrando tecnologia, sustentabilidade e impacto de mercado em áreas como transição energética, hidrogênio verde, mobilidade elétrica e biotecnologia.

Também atua como conselheira de startups de impacto, mentora de líderes, consultora e speaker em temas relacionados à liderança, inovação, governança e organizações adaptativas.

Pérolla Rodrigues atua há mais de 15 anos com liderança estratégica, governança, inovação e transformação organizacional, conectando cultura, estratégia, alta performance e desenvolvimento organizacional em ambientes de alta complexidade e constante ... Show more

Paul Napier

Paul Napier

A technology executive known for unifying complex digital ecosystems, shaping long-term platform
strategy, and leading engineering organisations through periods of structural and technical transformation.
Brings deep experience across consumer platforms, identity, subscription, analytics, engagement, and
cross-device architectures, with a reputation for delivering clarity, reducing complexity, and enabling
scalable foundations for growth.

Leads with a balanced combination of technical depth and organisational design expertise, creating
operating models, governance frameworks, and engineering standards that improve predictability and
team cohesion. Skilled at guiding multi-disciplinary teams of 50–100+ across engineering, product, data,
design, and vendor groups toward shared outcomes and consistent delivery.

Communicates with precision and executive presence, simplifying highly technical programs into
strategic narratives that support senior decision-making. Combines platform engineering expertise,
pragmatic leadership, and a forward-looking perspective on AI and automation to accelerate delivery,
uplift capability, and strengthen long-term organisational resilience.

A technology executive known for unifying complex digital ecosystems, shaping long-term platform strategy, and leading engineering organisations through periods of structural and technical transformation. Brings deep experience across consumer plat... Show more

Brian Randell

Brian Randell

Brian A. Randell has been building software solutions for almost 40 years. He's the co-author of Essential DevOps and as a Partner at MCW Technologies, he educates teams on Microsoft technologies via writing and training—both in-person and on-demand. He’s been a consultant for companies small and large, worldwide, including Fortune 100 companies like Microsoft. Brian took a four year break from consulting and worked at GitHub as a Staff Developer Advocate but is back building AI-enabled solutions. Brian is a passionate software craftsman who still enjoys coding as he helps teams to improve their processes from idea to release. He was a Microsoft MVP for 17 years and has co-authored books, written magazine articles, and more. When not working, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, dog, and extended family.

Brian A. Randell has been building software solutions for almost 40 years. He's the co-author of Essential DevOps and as a Partner at MCW Technologies, he educates teams on Microsoft technologies via writing and training—both in-person and on-demand.... Show more

Alice Meredith

Alice Meredith

Alice Meredith (SPHR|CCMP) brings over 30 years of leadership experience to her role as a speaker, evenly split between business leadership and HR leadership roles.

This balanced background is what makes her insights resonate with leaders across various industries.

Alice has been invited to speak by a range of high-profile US organizations, including Starbucks, Costco, UCLA, T-Mobile, and the U.S. Navy, attesting to her broad impact. More recently, her work has expanded into Europe, where she's had the privilege to engage with and speak to executive teams, managers, and individual contributors through keynotes and workshops across Ireland, Germany, France, England, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

She's known for her innovative leadership techniques, which she has distilled into over 30 leadership, change management, and HR online courses published on the popular tech learning platform, Pluralsight.

As a speaker, she shares actionable insights that help both emerging and established leaders, as well as individual contributors, better navigate the changing work environments they face.

Alice Meredith (SPHR|CCMP) brings over 30 years of leadership experience to her role as a speaker, evenly split between business leadership and HR leadership roles. This balanced background is what makes her insights resonate with leaders across ... Show more

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