Nimrod is a Founding Engineer at Baz, building AI-powered code review agents. A “jack of all trades” across backend, data engineering, and data science, he has worked at the intersection of software and data throughout his career. He began as a data analyst in the military, helped lay the foundations of Salesforce’s Einstein platform, and later became the first data scientist at cybersecurity startup BlueVoyant. He went on to lead data and architecture at Solidus Labs in the crypto-regulation space before joining Baz. Nimrod thrives on building systems from scratch and turning ideas into scalable products.

Nimrod is a Founding Engineer at Baz, building AI-powered code review agents. A “jack of all trades” across backend, data engineering, and data science, he has worked at the intersection of software and data throughout his career. He began as a data ... Show more

Ankur Bansal is a data analytics professional with nearly a decade of experience driving data driven strategy across the finance and retail sectors. He currently serves as a Credit Risk Analyst at T Mobile, where he builds advanced analytics dashboards, leads champion challenger performance reporting, and supports financial reporting around collections using advanced analytics and AI techniques, enabling stronger decision making, optimized customer engagement, and improved revenue performance.
Previously, Ankur held roles as a Senior Data Analyst at Skill Voice Inc. and as an Analyst at Chico’s FAS, where he built scalable reporting systems, automated data pipelines, and implemented predictive modeling solutions that improved efficiency and informed executive level strategy across both industries.
Ankur is also an active contributor to the global data and AI community, serving as a peer reviewer for international conferences and as a speaker and panelist at industry events. At the Data Innovation Summit 2026 in Stockholm, he shared practical migration strategies for transitioning organizations from legacy BI tools to modern data visualization platforms. He is a published author; his recent paper, “A Generalizable Framework for Analytics Platform Migration: Semantic Governance, KPI Standardization, and AI Readiness Across BI Tool Conversions,” was accepted at the International Conference on Information Systems for Business Management.
His technical expertise spans Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Snowflake, and Databricks, with deep experience in data visualization, experimental design, and risk modeling. A Senior Member of IEEE, Ankur serves as Vice Chair of the Young Professionals Engagement Subcommittee, where he supports recognition programs, career development, and student mentorship. He holds an M.S. in Management Information Systems from Oklahoma State University and a B.E. in Computer Science from Chitkara University.

Ankur Bansal is a data analytics professional with nearly a decade of experience driving data driven strategy across the finance and retail sectors. He currently serves as a Credit Risk Analyst at T Mobile, where he builds advanced analytics dashboar... Show more

Varshenne Reddi is a Research & Reporting Analyst at East Texas A&M University and an Adjunct Faculty member in the College of Business. Her work focuses on accreditation reporting, institutional research analytics, student success metrics, and evidence-based decision-making that supports educational quality and continuous improvement.

She works closely with university leadership on institutional reporting initiatives, including accreditation-related reporting, rankings, and strategic data analysis. Through her work, she is developing practical frameworks that help higher education institutions use reliable evidence to improve transparency, accountability, and educational outcomes.

Her current research explores evidence-based institutional research and reporting frameworks for advancing educational quality. She is passionate about bridging academic research with practical implementation to help institutions make better decisions through data-informed strategies.

Her speaking interests include institutional research, educational quality, higher education analytics, accreditation, student success, evidence-based decision making, and continuous improvement in higher education.

Varshenne Reddi is a Research & Reporting Analyst at East Texas A&M University and an Adjunct Faculty member in the College of Business. Her work focuses on accreditation reporting, institutional research analytics, student success metrics, and evide... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Building the future of work where humans & AI agents collaborate seamlessly. Leading Agent Ecosystem & AI Infra @mondaydotcom. 🤖🚀

Engineering leader with 20 years of experience in establishing and managing 50 people across all stages of the product lifecycle with a proven track record in global companies and startups.

Led the Boards group at monday.com, responsible for both user experience and product AI platform—serving as a foundational building block for internal and external developers. Also led the monday data layer, ensuring a scalable and efficient data infrastructure.

Successfully delivered a multi-million-dollar Big Data platform from scratch to enterprise customers in the public Homeland Security and private B2B/B2G sectors. Led Check Point’s Container Security solution, providing a multi-layer cloud workload protection platform (CWPP).

Mamram graduate with 7 years in an elite Intelligence Corps technological unit, reaching the rank of Captain. Holds a BA in Computer Science and an MBA in Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MoTIE) from Recanati, Tel Aviv University.

Building the future of work where humans & AI agents collaborate seamlessly. Leading Agent Ecosystem & AI Infra @mondaydotcom. 🤖🚀 Engineering leader with 20 years of experience in establishing and managing 50 people across all stages of the prod... Show more

Collin Quiring is a capable professional with over 20 years of experience in several industries supporting Business Intelligence, Project Management, Resource Management, Product Development, Systems Administration, and Training.
Collin is certified in Power BI and has trained 1000's of individuals in the usage of Power BI ranging from introductory to advanced courses. His passion is for users at all levels to get the most out of the software as possible to be able to produce results that are meaningful and actionable.

Collin Quiring is a capable professional with over 20 years of experience in several industries supporting Business Intelligence, Project Management, Resource Management, Product Development, Systems Administration, and Training. Collin is certifi... Show more

Mediador, formado en la Escuela de
Mediación del Colegio Público de Abogados
de Buenos Aires. Magister en RRHH, FCE
UBA. Entrenado en negociación por CMI-Harvard,
en Cambridge, Massachusetts,
EEUU. Posgrado en Gestión Humana de
las Organizaciones, Facultad de Psicología
UBA. Contador Público. Profesor de
Negociación, persuasión y comunicación estrategica en grado y posgrado.
Vicepresidente de la Comisión de Negociación del Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Entrenador, mentor y consultor de negociadores.
Apasionado investigador y creador de contenido sobre negociación, persuasión y comunicación interpersonal.
Profesional independiente, socio fundador de Visión y Estrategia Consultores.

Mediador, formado en la Escuela de Mediación del Colegio Público de Abogados de Buenos Aires. Magister en RRHH, FCE UBA. Entrenado en negociación por CMI-Harvard, en Cambridge, Massachusetts, EEUU. Posgrado en Gestión Humana de las Organizacion... Show more

Gabriel Casals is R&D Operations a Senior Manager at a fully remote startup, where he leads cross‑functional teams on initiatives. His experience ranges from local pilots to global roll‑outs, drawing on over a decade of experience.

He holds a Master’s in Management from IAE Bordeaux, a Specialization in IT Strategic Management from FGV‑RJ, and a BBA from CEFET‑RJ.
Over the past eight years, Casals has delivered interactive lectures at conferences across Latin America & Europe, taught practical workshops for universities in Brazil, Mexico, and France, and facilitated sessions at startups, NGOs, and global enterprises on Agile, Innovation, Lean, Leadership, and Project Management.

He’s passionate about new ways of working and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Gabriel Casals is R&D Operations a Senior Manager at a fully remote startup, where he leads cross‑functional teams on initiatives. His experience ranges from local pilots to global roll‑outs, drawing on over a decade of experience. He holds a Mas... Show more

Mousaab Khaldi is a leadership coach, author,
and entrepreneur based in Germany. He is the
creator of the '4 Interior Empires' framework,
a neuroscience-backed methodology used by
executives and founders to achieve sustainable
leadership transformation.

With over 10 years of entrepreneurial experience,
Mousaab specializes in helping high-achieving
leaders break through burnout and lead with
clarity, confidence, and authentic authority.

My book '4 Empires, 12 days to unlock Leadership'
is a practical 12-day program designed to
transform leadership from the inside out.

Mousaab Khaldi is a leadership coach, author, and entrepreneur based in Germany. He is the creator of the '4 Interior Empires' framework, a neuroscience-backed methodology used by executives and founders to achieve sustainable leadership tr... Show more

Isabela Gayno é Chief of Staff no Picpay, professora de IA em programas executivos de MBA e criadora do método PriorizAI. Atua há mais de 20 anos com gestão de projetos, governança, portfólio, agilidade e transformação organizacional, ajudando líderes e times a saírem da priorização no feeling para decisões mais claras, estruturadas e orientadas por valor.
Sua pesquisa e atuação conectam IA generativa, workflows de agentes, decisão executiva e futuro da gestão. Como professora e consultora, traduz temas complexos em aplicações práticas para líderes, PMOs, agilistas, times de produto, tecnologia e operações.

Isabela Gayno é Chief of Staff no Picpay, professora de IA em programas executivos de MBA e criadora do método PriorizAI. Atua há mais de 20 anos com gestão de projetos, governança, portfólio, agilidade e transformação organizacional, ajudando lídere... Show more

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders, and women leaders in 28 countries, sharing her methodology for achieving business results through authentic connections.

She is the author of the amazon bestseller "The Super Connector's Playbook". With over 20 years of global experience across Europe, Australia, and the U.S., she brings both corporate and startup perspectives to the tech world. Lirone contributes to leading global magazines and serves as an executive director at a UN-affiliated NGO supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.

Lirone Glikman is an international speaker, bestselling author, and consultant on business networking and personal branding using AI, and business development for startups and high-tech companies. She has consulted and spoken to developers, founders,... Show more

Akhil Patel is Director of Business Development at CyberGuard Advantage, with 10+ years spanning enterprise sales and customer success across cybersecurity, compliance, and B2B SaaS. He has guided organizations of every size through SOC 2, ISO 27001 and 42001, PCI DSS, HIPAA/HITRUST, penetration testing, and emerging AI governance and red-teaming programs, working hand in hand with CISOs, security leaders, and executive teams. Earlier, at Cobalt.io, he led enterprise customer success for a portfolio of Fortune 500 accounts, scaling pentest programs from onboarding to mature, multi-year engagements.

Akhil is a member of InfraGard's Indiana chapter and a regular at RSA, ACG, and regional security communities. He speaks on compliance strategy, offensive security, and applying AI to go-to-market.

Akhil Patel is Director of Business Development at CyberGuard Advantage, with 10+ years spanning enterprise sales and customer success across cybersecurity, compliance, and B2B SaaS. He has guided organizations of every size through SOC 2, ISO 27001 ... Show more

Michael Toguchi helps mission-driven institutions modernize the systems behind scholarships, grants, accommodations, and admissions so they can focus on their most impactful work.

As Chief Strategy Officer at Tectonic, he connects strategy, leadership, and business processes with the right technology solutions.

He speaks to higher education leaders, nonprofit executives, and association decision-makers about using smart systems to streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and improve outcomes without drowning in technical detail. His approach helps audiences see technology as a strategic tool, not a black box.

With 25+ years in education technology and nonprofit operations, Michael has led digital transformation for universities, nonprofits, think tanks, and foundations.

He oversees Tectonic's Orchestrate platform, which has processed more than 5 million applications and awarded more than $100 million in scholarships and grants.

Orchestrate serves institutions including Stanford, UC Davis, Rutgers, PG&E, the Roddenberry Foundation, Google, and LIME Connect, as well as smaller colleges and accessibility offices, empowering them to deliver greater equity, compliance, and service at scale.

Michael Toguchi helps mission-driven institutions modernize the systems behind scholarships, grants, accommodations, and admissions so they can focus on their most impactful work. As Chief Strategy Officer at Tectonic, he connects strategy, leader... Show more

John Guarnero is a Business Intelligence Leader, speaker, professional improviser, and workshop facilitator who helps professionals strengthen communication, leadership presence, adaptability, and workplace relationships. With more than 25 years of improvisation experience, over 150 facilitated workshops, and more than 800 professional improv performances, John combines practical business experience with engaging experiential learning techniques.

John's workshops focus on helping individuals build confidence, communicate more effectively, and develop meaningful connections in the workplace. Known for his interactive and approachable facilitation style, he creates learning experiences that are both engaging and immediately applicable to the realities of today's work environment.

John Guarnero is a Business Intelligence Leader, speaker, professional improviser, and workshop facilitator who helps professionals strengthen communication, leadership presence, adaptability, and workplace relationships. With more than 25 years of i... Show more

Eszter Iványi, with 5+ years in asset management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Coaching from ELTE University, she combines corporate expertise with coaching principles to drive organizational change and professional development.

Eszter Iványi, with 5+ years in asset management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Coaching from ELTE University, she combines corporate expertise with coaching principles to drive organizational change and professional development. Show more

Robyn Sayles is the founder of Launching Your Success, a brand strategy practice built for professionals who never fit the mold and stopped trying to. Through her signature Brilliant Weirdo Brand Archetype system, she helps entrepreneurs, creatives, and unconventional leaders turn their so-called “too-much-ness” into a strategic advantage.

A self-described professional instigator, Robyn brings two decades of brand strategy experience to the stage with a delivery style that’s equal parts TED Talk and stand-up set. She developed eight proprietary brand archetypes, built an AI-powered brand audit system from scratch, and authored “The Professional Weirdo’s Survival Kit,” a field guide for anyone who’s been told to tone it down and decided to turn it up instead.

She’s a podcast host, guest, conference speaker, and contributor to The Podcast Academy community, including work related to the Ambie Awards. Her sessions blend improv-trained spontaneity with sharp strategic insight, giving audiences frameworks they can actually use, not just inspirational quotes for their phone wallpapers.

Suggested Session Topics
• Brand Strategy for Misfits: “Too Much” Is Your Competitive Advantage
• The Brilliant Weirdo Brand Archetype: Building Brands That Are Bold AND Smart
• Improv Is a Business Skill
• AI-Powered Brand Strategy: Building Systems That Actually Sound Like You

Robyn Sayles is the founder of Launching Your Success, a brand strategy practice built for professionals who never fit the mold and stopped trying to. Through her signature Brilliant Weirdo Brand Archetype system, she helps entrepreneurs, creatives, ... Show more

Meet Advait: A Pune-based IT Professional with a Decade of Diverse Expertise
Advait, an accomplished IT professional hailing from Pune, boasts an extensive career spanning over 16+ years, encompassing various domains such as Analysis, Designing, Development, Quality, and Delivery within the IT industry. Throughout his journey, he has contributed his skills and knowledge to renowned IT giants, catering to a global clientele.
Over the past five years, Advait has immersed himself in the realm of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Mixed Reality, Blockchain, and Data Science, among others. His valuable insights and expertise have been sought after by international publications, where his blogs and articles have been published.
Adding to his repertoire, Advait is a seasoned speaker, having graced numerous events with captivating speeches and talks. He also imparts training on a wide array of technology-related topics, including Software Development Processes, Programming Languages, Software Quality, Emerging Technologies, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management, Domain Knowledge, and much more.

Meet Advait: A Pune-based IT Professional with a Decade of Diverse Expertise Advait, an accomplished IT professional hailing from Pune, boasts an extensive career spanning over 16+ years, encompassing various domains such as Analysis, Designing, Dev... Show more

Mayra Harley is a seasoned technology architect and enterprise strategist who helps small and midsized businesses adopt AI in practical, measurable ways. With deep expertise in Transaction Processing Systems, Mayra has spent years leading large-scale integrations across the travel, transportation, and payment sectors, connecting complex omni-channel platforms with global systems like Sabre, Amadeus, and Stripe. As the innovator behind a patent-pending reservation system for distributed multichannel transactions (US 2016/0328663 A1), Mayra understands exactly what it takes to build resilient digital infrastructure.

Today, Mayra translates this heavy technical background into actionable strategies bringing enterprise grade clarity to SMB environments where teams are lean and budgets are tight. By focusing on workforce mindsets, cultural alignment, and practical training blueprints, Mayra ensures companies successfully navigate technical evolution.

Mayra Harley is a seasoned technology architect and enterprise strategist who helps small and midsized businesses adopt AI in practical, measurable ways. With deep expertise in Transaction Processing Systems, Mayra has spent years leading large-scal... Show more

Don Barden, Ph.D. is a behavioral economist, international speaker, and business consultant who has worked with organizations including the U.S. Army, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and OneAmerica Financial Partners. He is the author of The Perfect Plan and Here Come the Girls, and teaches C-suite teams and business owners how to install the decision-making instincts that grow revenue, reduce turnover, and prepare organizations for the next era of leadership.

Don Barden, Ph.D. is a behavioral economist, international speaker, and business consultant who has worked with organizations including the U.S. Army, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and OneAmerica Financial Partners. He is the author of The Perfect Plan and H... Show more

Alessio is CTO and Software Engineer at Omnes. Over the years, he has specialized in building tailored digital platforms, evolving from early work in C, C++, JAVA, PHP and Laravel to large-scale projects powered by modern stacks such as Vue.js, Nuxt, TypeScript, React and Node.js.

His technical journey has been shaped by constant curiosity for scalable architectures and performance-driven design. Alessio has worked extensively with cloud infrastructures on AWS, relational as well as NoSQL databases, real-time messaging, and modern headless frameworks.

Today he leads teams building B2B and B2C platforms that combine strong engineering foundations with a focus on user experience and accessibility, while exploring how AI and automation are reshaping development practices.

Alessio is CTO and Software Engineer at Omnes. Over the years, he has specialized in building tailored digital platforms, evolving from early work in C, C++, JAVA, PHP and Laravel to large-scale projects powered by modern stacks such as Vue.js, Nuxt,... Show more

Lisa Vanderlip is an AI value realization leader who helps organizations prove whether their AI was worth what it cost. Over twelve years at Microsoft she co-founded FastTrack's at-scale adoption approach, built two commercial M365 business-value offers Microsoft sold as products, and served as a global SME on Microsoft's Responsible AI team. She is Founder & Managing Principal of WyseMinds Advisors, helping Fortune 500 and other clients attain key outcomes from their AI investments, creator of the AI VALUE Framework, and publisher of the AI Value Report.

Lisa Vanderlip is an AI value realization leader who helps organizations prove whether their AI was worth what it cost. Over twelve years at Microsoft she co-founded FastTrack's at-scale adoption approach, built two commercial M365 business-value off... Show more

Vin Mitty is a data and AI leader with a PhD in the field, researcher, and author of the book, The AI Decision Map.

Drawing from 2 decades of technology leadership, PhD research, and executive interviews on his podcast, Mitty helps organizations and leaders transform AI into measurable business outcomes.

Vin Mitty is a data and AI leader with a PhD in the field, researcher, and author of the book, The AI Decision Map. Drawing from 2 decades of technology leadership, PhD research, and executive interviews on his podcast, Mitty helps organizations a... Show more

With more than two decades in technology and cybersecurity, my work is driven by a simple idea: organizations deserve solutions that are secure by design, effortless to operate and built with purpose. Technology should empower people, reduce uncertainty and create the conditions for confident, resilient growth.

Throughout my career, I’ve focused on aligning strategy, product and execution so that innovation genuinely serves real-world needs. I believe in cross-functional collaboration, in listening carefully to customers, and in building products where security and usability reinforce each other rather than compete.

My guiding principles today are sovereignty, simplicity and meaningful collaboration. In a rapidly evolving landscape, these values are essential to creating technology that lasts — technology that protects, enables and moves businesses forward.

If this philosophy resonates with you, I’m always open to connecting.

With more than two decades in technology and cybersecurity, my work is driven by a simple idea: organizations deserve solutions that are secure by design, effortless to operate and built with purpose. Technology should empower people, reduce uncertai... Show more

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer and consultant, I help organizations build a secure, efficient, and future‑ready Microsoft 365 environment. My work focuses on the introduction and rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the implementation of AI‑driven productivity strategies, and the improvement of collaboration, processes, and structures across Microsoft cloud services.

For many years, I have supported organizations throughout the entire Modern Workplace lifecycle — from workshops and audits to technical implementation, security hardening, and governance measures, as well as training programs for administrators and end users. This includes Microsoft 365 Tenant Security Checks, Entra ID and Intune optimization, and the implementation of best‑practice security aligned with Microsoft, BSI, and CIS standards.

Another key area of my work is data and permissions management, compliance, and Microsoft Purview, covering data lifecycle, governance, and cloud‑wide transparency — all aimed at creating secure, stable, and manageable environments in Microsoft 365.

As a speaker and community enthusiast, I make complex topics like AI, security, governance, and modern collaboration accessible, practical, and directly applicable. My sessions demonstrate how organizations can design efficient hybrid and digital workplaces, ranging from Copilot adoption and Teams optimization to governance automation using Microsoft 365 built‑in capabilities and AI‑supported workflows.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer and consultant, I help organizations build a secure, efficient, and future‑ready Microsoft 365 environment. My work focuses on the introduction and rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the implementation of AI‑driven pro... Show more

Apple Fanboi, Grateful Deadhead, Doctor Whovian, Bimmer Enthusiast, EOS Digitarian.

Apple Fanboi, Grateful Deadhead, Doctor Whovian, Bimmer Enthusiast, EOS Digitarian. Show more

Yaron Flint is a published author and an accomplished business development and innovation expert with over 20 years of global experience at the intersection of innovation, business development, and networking. He has held senior roles in multinational corporations, global consulting firms, and private equity groups, driving innovation across sectors including Automotive, Industry 4.0, Smart Materials, Environmental, and Construction-tech.

Yaron blends deep cross-cultural and cross-sector expertise with a practical understanding of how organizations can embed innovation and build meaningful, trust-based relationships that enable transformation. His first book: "innovative business development - implementing transformation from within" - explored how corporations can onboard external innovation through a more structured and intentional approach.

A sought-after keynote speaker and strategic advisor, Yaron works with organizations worldwide to help them integrate external innovation and intentional connection into sustainable, high-impact growth.

Yaron Flint is a published author and an accomplished business development and innovation expert with over 20 years of global experience at the intersection of innovation, business development, and networking. He has held senior roles in multinationa... Show more

Nik-Shahriar Nikkhah is a consultant, data engineer, tech lead, mentor, and founder of "SQL Data Side Inc." and co-founder of "Azure IoTCoast2Coast," specializing in Microsoft Azure technologies. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Nik started as a software developer and quickly specialized in data platforms, working extensively with Microsoft Fabric, AI, Databricks, and Snowflake. He excels in designing and implementing backend data solutions across SQL, Fabric, AI, cloud data warehousing, and modern lakehouse architectures.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnikkhah/

Nik-Shahriar Nikkhah is a consultant, data engineer, tech lead, mentor, and founder of "SQL Data Side Inc." and co-founder of "Azure IoTCoast2Coast," specializing in Microsoft Azure technologies. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Nik started... Show more

Jess Montgomery works on the part of AI governance that begins when the policy document ends.

An AI governance researcher and enterprise technology leader, she studies what happens when organizations move AI from controlled experimentation into real operations: Who owns the decision? Who has authority to intervene? What happens when an autonomous system acts outside expectations? And can the organization prove its governance actually worked?

Her research focuses on the gap between AI governance frameworks and organizational readiness to execute them, particularly in complex, regulated, and high-consequence environments. She brings more than 15 years of technology and operational leadership to that work and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Computer Science focused on AI governance readiness.

Jess writes and speaks about AI governance, decision ownership, human authority, and the increasingly difficult question facing organizations deploying agentic AI: Before we ask what AI can do, have we decided what it should be allowed to do?

Jess is currently pursuing advanced graduate studies in artificial intelligence and machine learning, where her research and applied work explore how organizations operationalize AI systems safely and effectively within large-scale technology ecosystems.

Jess Montgomery works on the part of AI governance that begins when the policy document ends. An AI governance researcher and enterprise technology leader, she studies what happens when organizations move AI from controlled experimentation into re... Show more

Dennis Oxaas er en sikkerhets- og teknologileder med bred erfaring fra forsvars- og justissektoren. Han har en MBA i teknologiledelse, der masteroppgaven omhandler risiko, styring og bruk av eksterne konsulenter i sikkerhetsgraderte anskaffelser.

Arbeidet hans kombinerer praktisk erfaring fra komplekse prosjekter med empirisk forskning på hvordan menneskelige, organisatoriske og styringsmessige faktorer påvirker sikkerheten i komplekse og regulerte virksomheter.

Dennis Oxaas er en sikkerhets- og teknologileder med bred erfaring fra forsvars- og justissektoren. Han har en MBA i teknologiledelse, der masteroppgaven omhandler risiko, styring og bruk av eksterne konsulenter i sikkerhetsgraderte anskaffelser. ... Show more

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