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

AI Product Strategist and Enterprise Experience Architect with 12+ years of experience designing high-impact products for global companies including Nike, Coca-Cola, L'Oréal, Pfizer, and Santander. Member of Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence.

Today she leads product architecture initiatives for enterprise AI platforms, shaping multi-model ecosystems that turn fragmented data into decision intelligence for global organizations. AI product she works on was recognized as a finalist in the Most Innovative Product category at UC Today.

Her expertise sits at the intersection of AI strategy, product design, governance, and human-centered systems thinking, helping companies move from AI experimentation to measurable business value.

AI Product Strategist and Enterprise Experience Architect with 12+ years of experience designing high-impact products for global companies including Nike, Coca-Cola, L'Oréal, Pfizer, and Santander. Member of Association for the Advancement of Artific... Show more

I bring 13 years of experience building and leading enterprise SaaS products. I am an expert in leading distributed platforms and advancing agentic AI workflows that drive real enterprise impact. I’m passionate about discovering developer pain points and accelerating adoption through internal talks and sessions.

I bring 13 years of experience building and leading enterprise SaaS products. I am an expert in leading distributed platforms and advancing agentic AI workflows that drive real enterprise impact. I’m passionate about discovering developer pain points... Show more

President of Verosoft (TAG) with 20+ years leading innovation in enterprise IT, EAM, CMMS, AI, ERP, and Microsoft cloud technologies. Martin specializes in helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through automation, intelligent asset management, and cloud-based business solutions.

As a visionary leader in the Microsoft ecosystem, spanning Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Platform, and Office 365, Martin has built and scaled international operations serving clients across five continents. Martin's focus is on transforming complex business challenges into streamlined, data-driven systems that empower organizations to make smarter, faster decisions.

At Verosoft, Martin leads the global expansion of embedded EAM and CMMS platforms (TAG Mobi) within Dynamics 365, driving innovation in maintenance, mobility, AI and enterprise asset management.

Martin is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, partnership, and excellence, developing technologies that deliver measurable impact, enhance operational resilience, and align enterprise strategy with digital transformation goals.

President of Verosoft (TAG) with 20+ years leading innovation in enterprise IT, EAM, CMMS, AI, ERP, and Microsoft cloud technologies. Martin specializes in helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through automation, intelligent asset ... Show more

Nils Hyoma is a business informatics post-graduate from Hamburg University, a professional agile coach, and a passionate amateur water polo player. Nils studied Japanese studies, international business studies, and business informatics in Hiroshima and Hamburg. Many years as an active developer, he learned the basics of agile software development. After working in online retail / eCommerce and in IT consulting, he is now part of the coaching team at MHP - A Porsche Company since 2024. Nils supports and coaches both local and distributed, international teams and projects. Nils has been active in team sports since childhood. It also reflected team spirit in his professional life: As a coach, he forms well-established units out of developers and analysts, who can then independently develop products. The guiding principle is always the focus on customer satisfaction.

Nils Hyoma is a business informatics post-graduate from Hamburg University, a professional agile coach, and a passionate amateur water polo player. Nils studied Japanese studies, international business studies, and business informatics in Hiroshima a... Show more

Michael Hidalgo has spent more than 25 years leading, building, and speaking. He has spoken to over 50,000 people, from intimate C-suite retreats to audiences of 2,500+.

He is a GiANT-certified 5 Voices Guide and award-winning author of two books. Michael has led fast-growing organizations and served as an advisor to the Denver Mayor's office and the Colorado Governor. His film school and screenwriting background means his keynotes aren't talks, they are experiences.

His past clients include Alvarez & Marsal, Canes Midstream, ATD, InTempo Software, along with corporate leadership teams across multiple industries.

Michael Hidalgo has spent more than 25 years leading, building, and speaking. He has spoken to over 50,000 people, from intimate C-suite retreats to audiences of 2,500+. He is a GiANT-certified 5 Voices Guide and award-winning author of two books... Show more

I’m an experienced B2B SaaS Account Executive with a background in fintech sales, e-commerce and FMCG.

As an Account Executive at Luware, I focus on helping companies in France, Switzerland and Spain to simplify their CX into Microsoft Teams, improving agent and client experience.

At Revolut Business, I’ve spent three years leading the full SaaS sales cycle across 17 European markets. Working fully remote, I’ve learned to collaborate effectively with distributed teams, manage complex enterprise deals, and maintain strong client relationships online. For over five years, I’ve also worked daily in French, English, and Spanish, building partnerships with clients across different markets and cultures.

I specialized in the yachting industry and worked with more than 100 companies in the sector: central agencies, charter brokers, sales, shipyards, etc.

I’m an experienced B2B SaaS Account Executive with a background in fintech sales, e-commerce and FMCG. As an Account Executive at Luware, I focus on helping companies in France, Switzerland and Spain to simplify their CX into Microsoft Teams, imp... Show more

Shweta is a highly skilled software professional with almost 12 years of experience in various technologies. She is a mentor and engineering lead at Intuit. She is a core member of Tech Women @Intuit and strongly advocates for women in Tech and believes in giving back to the community. Shweta is an active speaker who has presented at multiple forums, including GHC 2022, WomenInTech 2022 & 2023, Women Who Code San Diego and other events.

Shweta is a highly skilled software professional with almost 12 years of experience in various technologies. She is a mentor and engineering lead at Intuit. She is a core member of Tech Women @Intuit and strongly advocates for women in Tech and belie... Show more

Aashish Pahwa is an AI consultant and the founder of Koso.ai, where he helps companies rethink the way they work using practical AI, smart automation, and strategies that actually make a difference. He has built Koso.ai, Feedough, and more than twenty AI-powered digital products, drawing on his background as an AI generalist, domainer, and long-time digital marketer.

He also leads AI communities of over fifty thousand people who learn, build, experiment, and try to stay human while navigating the rise of intelligent technology.

You can find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/okaashish and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashishpahwa/

Aashish Pahwa is an AI consultant and the founder of Koso.ai, where he helps companies rethink the way they work using practical AI, smart automation, and strategies that actually make a difference. He has built Koso.ai, Feedough, and more than twent... Show more

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

Coding has been in my life for as long as I can remember, in some shape or form. Beginning with batch, currently some React and C#, and a whole bunch like TurboPascal, KixStart and Delphi in between. I'm a Dutch, born and raised, I've been a long time and frequent speaker at (inter)national events, mainly about PowerShell or automation in general. I'm the co-founder of the Dutch PowerShell User Group, and love my aquarium with African cichlids from Lake Tanganyika.

Coding has been in my life for as long as I can remember, in some shape or form. Beginning with batch, currently some React and C#, and a whole bunch like TurboPascal, KixStart and Delphi in between. I'm a Dutch, born and raised, I've been a long tim... Show more

Ming Johanson works with businesses across the globe from training social media to managing (with her team) complex digital strategies that deliver tangible and desirable financial returns. She is dedicated to shaping the landscape for leaders to adapt their management, sales and marketing culture to fit into the modern day world of hyper-connectivity.

Recently recognised and awarded for her ongoing contribution to the technology industries in the 2019 Women In Technology Tech [+] 20 Awards. Ming is a passionate mental health Ambassador for R U OK? Day, a co-facilitator in Startup Weekend Perth and a regular Australian Media Commentator as a Tech Evangelist on a range of topics in Mental Health, Social Media & Technology. 

Ming Johanson works with businesses across the globe from training social media to managing (with her team) complex digital strategies that deliver tangible and desirable financial returns. She is dedicated to shaping the landscape for leaders to ada... Show more

Curtis Cox is a career brand strategist and workforce development practitioner who helps tech talent and teams translate skills into measurable impact. He designs practical career development systems; goal frameworks, coaching workflows, and performance narratives; and adapts them into scalable, AI-enabled processes that improve outcomes without compromising trust. His work sits at the intersection of career development, community building, and modern automation.

Curtis Cox is a career brand strategist and workforce development practitioner who helps tech talent and teams translate skills into measurable impact. He designs practical career development systems; goal frameworks, coaching workflows, and performa... Show more

Tatiana Feitosa fundou a Set consultaria, empresa voltada para suportar clientes em suas transformações digitais com foco em agilidade de negócio. (www.set-consultoria.com) Ela é também responsável pela instituição global Business Agility Institute no Brasil. Tatiana atuou como diretora de transformação digital na everis consultoria em 2018 e 2019 sendo responsável por estruturar e liderar o Centro de Excelência da everis Brasil e liderar transformação digital de clientes da everis. Na IBM, como responsável pelo Centro de Excelência de agilidade para América Latina, liderou e estruturou a transformação da IBM internamente e em seus clientes, até 2017 por 07 anos.
Ela tem atuado como palestrante nos principais eventos de agilidade e transformação digital no Brasil, como Business Agility Brazil e Agile Brazil.
Ela é co-autora, do livro “Agilidade de Negócios” e revisora do livro "Confluence", escrito por Cynthia Kurtz.
Tatiana tem trazido abordagens disruptivas com grandes benefícios comprovados no mercado brasileiro.

Tatiana Feitosa fundou a Set consultaria, empresa voltada para suportar clientes em suas transformações digitais com foco em agilidade de negócio. (www.set-consultoria.com) Ela é também responsável pela instituição global Business Agility Institute n... Show more

I’m a technology entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and continuous learner.

I founded HackTech at 19 and grew it into a 70-person engineering firm with $3M ARR and clients in 25+ countries. After its acquisition by Civitta, I continue the journey as a Partner, combining deep engineering execution with advisory and strategic work.

I value long-term collaboration, strong personal relationships, and teams that care about outcomes, not slide decks.

Stanford LEAD participant. Speaker at industry events. Open to meaningful conversations.

I’m a technology entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and continuous learner. I founded HackTech at 19 and grew it into a 70-person engineering firm with $3M ARR and clients in 25+ countries. After its acquisition by Civitta, I continue the journey as... Show more

TJ Guttormsen helps professionals strengthen their influence, communicate with confidence, and resolve conflicts—without aggression or awkwardness. With nearly two decades of experience, a master's degree in pedagogy, and coaching clients ranging from Olympic medalists and Fortune 500 CEOs to entrepreneurs and everyday professionals, he brings both academic depth and real-world credibility to every stage.

Originally from Norway and now based in Las Vegas, TJ has spoken to audiences across three continents on topics including confident communication, discreet influence, and conflict prevention and resolution. He is the author of two books, and his online courses on LinkedIn Learning have been seen by over 700,000 professionals from around the globe.

TJ takes pride in delivering entertaining and educational talks, which equip individuals and teams with practical techniques and strategies they can immediately apply with clients, colleagues, and leaders in everyday and high-stakes conversations alike, to create better outcomes for themselves and their organizations.

TJ Guttormsen helps professionals strengthen their influence, communicate with confidence, and resolve conflicts—without aggression or awkwardness. With nearly two decades of experience, a master's degree in pedagogy, and coaching clients ranging fro... Show more

Maan Musleh is a Solution Architect and the Founder of Miracle Enterprise Solutions Inc. (a company of Gestisoft), a Microsoft Solutions Partner focused on Dynamics 365 Business Central. With a unique blend of technical depth and functional expertise, Maan has led numerous successful ERP implementations across industries, helping clients modernize their financial systems and scale their operations.

With nearly two decades of hands-on experience, he is known for delivering scalable, future-ready solutions that are both technically sound and tailored to real-world business challenges.

Maan Musleh is a Solution Architect and the Founder of Miracle Enterprise Solutions Inc. (a company of Gestisoft), a Microsoft Solutions Partner focused on Dynamics 365 Business Central. With a unique blend of technical depth and functional expertise... Show more

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

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

She leads a team of Machine Learning engineers, connects Corporate Venture Capital funds with startups, and executes market entry strategies for corporate clients.
With 20 years of experience across European, Asian, and Latin American markets, she brings a combination of business strategy, people leadership, and applied neuroscience to the tech world.
Economist and ICF-certified neuroscience coach with a master's degree in journalism who has reinvented her own career four times across three countries.

She leads a team of Machine Learning engineers, connects Corporate Venture Capital funds with startups, and executes market entry strategies for corporate clients. With 20 years of experience across European, Asian, and Latin American markets, she b... Show more

Samridhi Sharma, Microsoft Partner Marketing Strategist at Maven Collective Marketing, specializes in aligning partner offerings with Microsoft’s fiscal focus while preserving authentic brand voice. With expertise in go-to-market strategy, marketplace positioning, AEO/SEO, and demand generation, Samridhi ensures partners maximize their Microsoft relationship and make a lasting impact through real-world insight from Maven Collective’s experience helping 500+ Partners globally and 19+ years of collective experience.

Samridhi Sharma, Microsoft Partner Marketing Strategist at Maven Collective Marketing, specializes in aligning partner offerings with Microsoft’s fiscal focus while preserving authentic brand voice. With expertise in go-to-market strategy, marketplac... Show more

Abdifatah Hassan Roble is Somali technologist, writer, and advocate from the Bay region of Somalia. Abdifatah brings incredible experience, perseverance, and expertise as an online platform builder, writer, and activist for the education of Somali youth and greater Somali community through technological empowerment. Abdifatah was born in Sanca, Yemen while his family was internally displaced from the civil war in Somalia. He hails from Mogadishu. Abdifatah embodies Somali values and is committed to lifting the Somali community as a whole.

Abdifatah graduated from Salaam University with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (2025), focusing on Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and Artificial Intelligence. Abdifatah is the first university graduate in his family. He is studying for his Master’s and PhD in Cybersecurity and AI, with the intention of contributing to global research and policy making.

Abdifatah Hassan Roble founded Somali Tech Digest in 2025, aiming to educate Somali speaking populations and a global audience on technology policies, digital security, and the innovation shaping the region. Abdifatah critically examines laws and policies pertaining to cybersecurity in countries which matter most to Somali tech stakeholders, and writes original content in both English and Somali for his readers. By drawing parallels to similar trends in the West, Abdifatah consistently delivers smart, accessible coverage of rapid digital transformation for Somali Tech Digest readers.

Professionally, Abdifatah is a Sales Representative at Premier Bank as well as Shaakir Furniture where he gained key skills such as business communication and building customer trust while utilizing technology to effectively engage in promotional activities. Abdifatah combines expertise in this field while emphasizing the importance of effective communication that links to the technical knowledge that the customer is seeking.

Abdifatah is dedicated to serving the Somali population and the global community at large. He is deeply involved in the local community and is an avid promoter of youth empowerment and growth. Abdifatah is an avid reader and publisher of law review articles, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity law. In his free time, Abdifatah enjoys learning about cultural differences and exploring the lives of rural Europeans. Abdifatah is a persistent, motivated, and hopeful individual that thrives in the face of adversity. Most importantly, Abdifatah is driven by a desire to leave a lasting legacy. As such, he strives to achieve the maximum potential of every endeavor that he pursues.

Areas of Expertise

Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence

Digital Strategy & Business Agility

Editorial Leadership & Community Engagement

Stakeholder Analysis & Communication

Comparative Cybersecurity Law

Sessions

1. Database-Last Design in Somali Context
For decades, software started from the database out, with the database at the core and the rest of the application circling around it. In modern application design, we start from the user tasks and work our way out, trying to be as flexible as possible. In this talk, I will highlight to Somali developers and organizations how “database-last” design can be used to build sustainable, scalable, and user-centric software systems.
You’ll learn:
The transition from database-centric to user-centric design

Architecture of CQRS, microservices, NoSQL (practice)

How agile, cross-functional teams succeed with loosely coupled components

Life After Story Points: Somali Agile Planning

Story points are often the focus of much consternation during sprint planning. This talk presents alternative planning techniques that actually use real numbers and has been validated with Somali developers with strict, fixed capacity limits.
You’ll learn:
Put some real numbers behind your decision making

Ways to structure your time so that you get the most out of it

Agile Requirements: Building What Somalia Needs
Requirements gathering is a hard problem

too rigid in traditional approaches and too fuzzy in early agile adoption. In this talk, a balanced approach will be presented for capturing requirements to improve productivity in Somali organizations.
You’ll learn:

Writing clear, simple user stories

Using acceptance criteria to capture details

Balancing analysis with responsiveness

The value of documenting conversations and decisions

Great Retrospectives that Drive Change
This interactive session explores how to keep the ritual fresh and go home with real improvements!
You’ll learn:

Setting goals and benefits for retrospective session

Feedback Best Practices for Improved Outcomes

Formats that generate actionable outcomes

Methods to measure success beyond intuition

Scrum vs. Kanban: Lessons for Somali Teams
Scrum vs Kanban? Both methods have been used successfully in many environments and contexts. In this meeting we will go through the strengths and weaknesses of Scrum and Kanban so Somali teams can decide which method suits them better.
You’ll learn:

Misconceptions about both methodologies

Visibility of work and planning timelines

Handling work in progress and shifting priorities

Mixing and blending traditional and modern methods

Hunting Down the Elusive MVP
One of the biggest challenges when creating a new product or service is defining a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). This interactive session gives Somali startups and innovators tools to identify and deliver a relevant MVP.
You’ll learn:

Visioning, personas, and user journeys

Story mapping and risk evaluation

Creating a realistic release plan

Building a canvas that ties everything together

When traditional sizing is not useless

Abdifatah Hassan Roble is Somali technologist, writer, and advocate from the Bay region of Somalia. Abdifatah brings incredible experience, perseverance, and expertise as an online platform builder, writer, and activist for the education of Somali yo... Show more

Je suis consultant en Transformation Lean-Agile, j'accompagne les organisations (Airbus, CMA CGM, Desjardins, Schneider Electric) dans l'optimisation de leurs flux de valeur.

Mon approche combine une expertise technique rigoureuse (Cloud Architecture, DevOps) et une maîtrise approfondie des approches Lean et agiles.

Passionné par la psychologie cognitive et l'innovation pédagogique, je suis le créateur des serious games "Mind Maze" (biais cognitifs) et "Diamond Path" (Design Thinking). Je contribue à des travaux dans son entreprise sur l'impact de l'IA générative sur l'Agilité et la gestion de projets.

Expert certifié PMP, SPC, ICP-ENT et ICP-CAT, je m’attache à réconcilier les enjeux business et l'excellence technologique pour bâtir des organisations résilientes et centrées sur l'humain.

Je suis consultant en Transformation Lean-Agile, j'accompagne les organisations (Airbus, CMA CGM, Desjardins, Schneider Electric) dans l'optimisation de leurs flux de valeur. Mon approche combine une expertise technique rigoureuse (Cloud Architect... Show more

Steve Pereira has spent over two decades improving the flow of work across organizations. He’s worked through tech support, IT management, build and release engineering, and as a founding CTO for enterprise SaaS. After shifting to consulting large enterprises on value stream performance improvement, he created Flow Engineering to make value stream mapping simple, quick, and actionable. He serves as lead consultant for Visible Flow Consulting, as a board advisor to the Value Stream Management Consortium, Chair of the OASIS Value Stream Management Interoperability technical committee, and co-founder of the Flow Collective to bring flow-focused professionals together.

Learn more about his work at https://visible.is

Steve Pereira has spent over two decades improving the flow of work across organizations. He’s worked through tech support, IT management, build and release engineering, and as a founding CTO for enterprise SaaS. After shifting to consulting large en... Show more

Engin Eser is Co-Founder of Event Punks GmbH, a Creative Tech Studio that transforms business challenges into playable experiences. From gamified recruiting and immersive brand activations to game-based training and edutainment, built on platforms like Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft, and the Web.

On the Microsoft side, Engin is a Microsoft MVP and Power Platform practitioner with a strong focus on Power Apps Code Apps, Copilot extensibility, and AI Agent development. He builds solutions that bridge the gap between low-code and pro-code and believes that great technology should feel less like a tool and more like an experience.

He speaks at international conferences about gamification, UX-driven app design, and the future of immersive digital experiences.

Engin Eser is Co-Founder of Event Punks GmbH, a Creative Tech Studio that transforms business challenges into playable experiences. From gamified recruiting and immersive brand activations to game-based training and edutainment, built on platforms li... Show more

I wrote my first line of code in August 2025. Four months after that, I won a Cursor hackathon solo against 27 teams. Not because I out-coded anyone — because I knew exactly who I was building for.

Before learning to code, I spent 17 years building location-independent businesses across 40+ countries. My edge was never technical. It was understanding users and spotting problems before products existed.

When AI changed what was possible, I leaned in. Today I build iOS apps, ship fast, and teach non-technical founders how to turn ideas into real products.

Six apps in six months. A hackathon win. And a growing belief that the most valuable thing you bring to a product was never the code — it’s perspective.

My work sits at the intersection of product thinking, modern AI tooling, and unconventional career paths. I speak about building faster, learning in public, and what happens when domain expertise meets the new generation of developer tools.

I wrote my first line of code in August 2025. Four months after that, I won a Cursor hackathon solo against 27 teams. Not because I out-coded anyone — because I knew exactly who I was building for. Before learning to code, I spent 17 years buildin... Show more

Susie Moon is the Chief Connection Officer with Susie Moon Consulting. She helps small business owners reach their ideal clients through connections, networking, building relationships, and finding speaking opportunities. Also called a “Mother Nudger,” she holds her clients accountable and insists that leads are nurtured. Susie also loves helping put “butts in seats”.

Susie Moon is the Chief Connection Officer with Susie Moon Consulting. She helps small business owners reach their ideal clients through connections, networking, building relationships, and finding speaking opportunities. Also called a “Mother Nudger... Show more

Freddy Alvarado es Ingeniero en Sistemas Computacionales, con Maestría en Administración de Negocios y actualmente cursa una Maestría en Inteligencia Artificial.

Es especialista en Inteligencia Artificial aplicada a los negocios, con enfoque en automatización, analítica avanzada e IA agéntica para la toma de decisiones empresariales. Cuenta con especialización en Transformación Digital y Machine Learning por el MIT, y un Diplomado en Ciencia de Datos por la Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI).

Es CEO fundador de IA NOVUS, empresa dedicada al desarrollo de soluciones de Inteligencia Artificial y formación ejecutiva, ayudando a organizaciones a acelerar su transformación digital. Ha trabajado con empresas de los sectores agroexportador, industrial y minero del Perú.

Como expositor, comparte casos reales, demos aplicadas y enfoques prácticos para implementar IA en la empresa, desde modelos predictivos hasta agentes inteligentes integrados a sistemas ERP.

Cuenta con la certificación “Anaconda - Python in Excel” y lidera la comunidad “IA en Excel” en LinkedIn.

Freddy Alvarado es Ingeniero en Sistemas Computacionales, con Maestría en Administración de Negocios y actualmente cursa una Maestría en Inteligencia Artificial. Es especialista en Inteligencia Artificial aplicada a los negocios, con enfoque en au... Show more

Data & AI engineering leader with 16+ years of experience building and scaling enterprise-grade data platforms across industries.
Currently leading a greenfield, open-source–driven enterprise data platform, enabling modern ETL/ELT, analytics, and AI at scale across hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, on-prem).
Driving AI-powered software development transformation, leveraging generative AI to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and delivery velocity.
Deep expertise in data architecture, distributed systems, and large-scale data pipelines, with hands-on experience across modern data stacks and cloud ecosystems.
Passionate about data observability, lineage, and governance, delivering transparent and reliable data systems using open-source technologies.
Experienced in leading globally distributed, cross-functional teams, aligning engineering execution with business outcomes.
Frequent advocate for practical AI adoption in engineering, including responsible AI, cost optimization (LLM token efficiency), and developer tooling (e.g., AI-assisted coding).
Speaker interests include modern data engineering, AI in SDLC, platform engineering, and building scalable, future-ready data ecosystems.

Data & AI engineering leader with 16+ years of experience building and scaling enterprise-grade data platforms across industries. Currently leading a greenfield, open-source–driven enterprise data platform, enabling modern ETL/ELT, analytics, and AI... Show more

Sri Kolagani is a Director of CRM Engineering at Elastic. He leads engineering teams and supports Sales, Service, Marketing, and Partner Operations, focusing on enabling internal stakeholders through the adoption of new technologies, including generative AI. He is responsible for shaping the application ecosystem by introducing innovative capabilities and delivering solutions that advance both productivity and operational effectiveness. Prior to joining Elastic, Kolagani held senior leadership positions across financial services, payments, healthcare, and cloud computing.

Sri Kolagani is a Director of CRM Engineering at Elastic. He leads engineering teams and supports Sales, Service, Marketing, and Partner Operations, focusing on enabling internal stakeholders through the adoption of new technologies, including genera... Show more

In the past years, I built lots of different small/big size projects by using kubernetes, gitlab, spring boot and nodejs. As CTO at Exozet I supported chapter leads to develop awesome technical solutions. I am very into federated social media, devops and APIs in general lately.

In the past years, I built lots of different small/big size projects by using kubernetes, gitlab, spring boot and nodejs. As CTO at Exozet I supported chapter leads to develop awesome technical solutions. I am very into federated social media, devops... Show more