Uvika Sharma is a visionary Data & AI strategist with over 20 years of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies and startups in leveraging data and AI for transformative impact. She has held key roles at industry giants such as Pfizer, Accenture, S&P, Moody’s, and Citi, advising global teams across Marketing, Operations, Compliance, Risk Management, and International Trade.

As the Founder & Managing Partner of INTLDA, Uvika helps businesses responsibly harness AI and data to drive efficiency and growth. She also leads advisory services at AI 2030, advocating for responsible and ethical AI practices. Recognizing AI’s potential as a business equalizer, she is co-authoring a book on custom GPT development with OpenAI’s builder tool, simplifying AI adoption for businesses.

Beyond her advisory work, Uvika is deeply committed to mentoring and supporting startups. She actively advises early-stage companies through Cornell Tech’s PhD Runway Program and Harvard Business School’s Startup Partners program, guiding founders on AI strategy, product-market fit, and scaling operations.

Passionate about diversity in tech, Uvika mentors undergraduate women in AI through Cornell Tech’s Break Through Tech AI Program and co-founded Asian Women Advancing AI, a community dedicated to empowering Asian women to shape the future of AI.

A sought-after speaker and workshop leader, Uvika helps senior executives and organizations navigate AI’s evolving landscape, bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology, business strategy, and responsible AI governance.

She holds a Computer Science degree from Stony Brook University and an MBA from Cornell University, combining technical expertise with business acumen to drive innovation, strategic growth, and responsible technology adoption.

Uvika Sharma is a visionary Data & AI strategist with over 20 years of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies and startups in leveraging data and AI for transformative impact. She has held key roles at industry giants such as Pfizer, Accenture, S&P... Show more

Best-selling author, entrepreneur, coach, and engaging geek Jennifer Buchholz has worked in higher education, training, and development for over 20-years. When she realized that traditional methods weren’t helping her students thrive—she founded Excel & Flourish in 2012. Based in Milwaukee, Excel & Flourish helps organizations and teams improve productivity and reduce frustration with Microsoft products through fun technical skills training. The result? Amped-up collaboration and better success across every aspect of their business and work.
Her background includes a Masters in Human Resource Development and a Microsoft® Teams Adoption Specialist and is a Microsoft® Certified MOS Expert and Master as well as a Microsoft® Certified Trainer.

Best-selling author, entrepreneur, coach, and engaging geek Jennifer Buchholz has worked in higher education, training, and development for over 20-years. When she realized that traditional methods weren’t helping her students thrive—she founded Exce... Show more

Sónia Gomes is a Fractional Product Design Partner and Educator with 20+ years of experience. She helps founders and product leaders bring customer insight into product decisions. She names the product, organisational, and human patterns teams feel but haven't yet articulated.

Sónia Gomes is a Fractional Product Design Partner and Educator with 20+ years of experience. She helps founders and product leaders bring customer insight into product decisions. She names the product, organisational, and human patterns teams feel b... Show more

Steve Fenton is a Principal DevEx Researcher at Octopus Deploy, a DORA Community Guide, and an 8-time Microsoft MVP with more than two decades of experience in software delivery. He has written books on TypeScript (Apress, InfoQ), Octopus Deploy, and Web Operations. Steve has worked in the role of Software Engineer, SDET, Development Manager, and Director of Product and Data in a range of startups, SMEs, and enterprises.

Steve Fenton is a Principal DevEx Researcher at Octopus Deploy, a DORA Community Guide, and an 8-time Microsoft MVP with more than two decades of experience in software delivery. He has written books on TypeScript (Apress, InfoQ), Octopus Deploy, and... Show more

Rasmus Steiniche is the CEO who Codes @ Neurospace.
He has created one of Denmark's biggest multi-cloud strategies, build some of the biggest public systems in Denmark and is now focused on creating data, machine learning, AI, and agent platforms with a focus on digital sovereignty.
Rasmus has been part of the Cloud Native and DevOps movement since 2014 and working with AI since 2018.
He is a CNCF organizer at Cloud Native Aarhus / Cloud Native Nordics, and CNCF and AAIF Ambassador under the banners of the Linux Foundation.

Rasmus Steiniche is the CEO who Codes @ Neurospace. He has created one of Denmark's biggest multi-cloud strategies, build some of the biggest public systems in Denmark and is now focused on creating data, machine learning, AI, and agent platforms wi... Show more

Experienced professional specializing in Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing within the Microsoft ecosystem with 5 years experience .

Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges, particularly drawn to the capabilities of Azure Databricks. Throughout my journey, I've had the privilege of seamlessly transitioning between data engineering and architect roles in various projects. This experience has equipped me with a versatile skill set, allowing me to contribute effectively to crafting end-to-end solutions. With a background in collaborative consulting roles across sectors, I bring a pragmatic approach to solving problems and driving success.

Experienced professional specializing in Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing within the Microsoft ecosystem with 5 years experience . Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges, particularly drawn to the cap... Show more

Venkatraman Dhamodaran is a serial entrepreneur, technologist, and digital marketer. He is the Co-Founder of Trip101.com and Historicstays101.com, Singapore-based travel platforms that curate unique accommodations and travel experiences globally. Previously, he co-founded Flocations.com, an online travel package search and comparison engine acquired by Venture Republic in 2015. He also launched secondsutra.com, a matrimony platform, in 2025.

Venkatraman holds a B.Tech in Electronics from the Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai. He has been a member of organizations such as TiE, contributes to open-source software, and follows natural health science.

To maintain work-life balance, he practices and teaches yoga and meditation, and regularly explores productivity tools.

Venkatraman Dhamodaran is a serial entrepreneur, technologist, and digital marketer. He is the Co-Founder of Trip101.com and Historicstays101.com, Singapore-based travel platforms that curate unique accommodations and travel experiences globally. Pre... Show more

David Posner, MBA, doesn’t just talk about leadership—he’s lived it under pressure.

As the Founder of 3 Point Care Consulting, David is a nationally recognized speaker in healthcare with more than 20 years on the front lines of an industry that never stops moving. He helps leaders cut through noise, make better decisions, and lead with clarity during moments that actually matter.

What sets David apart?
He brings the mindset of a professional basketball referee to the boardroom. From officiating college, high school, and professional games, including Ice Cube’s Big3 League, David knows what it means to make fast, high-stakes decisions with no replays, no excuses, and all eyes on you. That experience fuels his powerful leadership framework built on accountability, communication, consistency, and trust.

David’s energy, authenticity, and real-world approach have landed him on the TEDx stage and made him a go-to voice for conferences, podcasts, and leadership events nationwide. His talks don’t inspire for a moment, they create action, momentum, and lasting change.

If your audience wants motivation and practical takeaways they can use Monday morning, David Posner delivers, every time.

David Posner, MBA, doesn’t just talk about leadership—he’s lived it under pressure. As the Founder of 3 Point Care Consulting, David is a nationally recognized speaker in healthcare with more than 20 years on the front lines of an industry that ne... Show more

Most leadership training treats leaders as if their work identity exists in a vacuum. Somehow isolated from the actual human living the life. But an overwhelmed leader at work is almost always the overwhelmed parent at home who struggles to delegate, set boundaries, or step back. True leadership development can’t just train the professional; it has to honor the whole person.

As the founder of The Bloom and author of Blooming Again, Rooted in Nature, Melinda Brillinger brings a deeply human, practical approach to the stage. Drawing on two decades as a Senior Demand Planner alongside her work as an entrepreneur and author, Melinda bridges operational rigor with real-life application. She understands that the same friction holding someone back in the boardroom is often active at the kitchen table and beyond.

Her keynotes center on The 5 Pillars of Sustainable Growth: Nourishment, Roots, Seasonality, Cultivation, and Pruning. Rather than offering rigid corporate formulas, Melinda provides a grounded framework designed for complete alignment across work, home, and personal growth.

Why Event Organizers Book Melinda:

Whole-Person Approach: Moves past compartmentalized corporate advice to solve the root causes of burnout, micro-management, and overwhelm across all areas of life.

Operational Discipline Meets Real Life: Combines complex corporate planning experience with actionable strategies for everyday execution.

High-Impact Engagement: Delivers warm, highly relatable keynotes that create immediate lightbulb moments and long-term habits.

Key Topics:

Leading the Whole Person: Why traditional leadership training fails and how integration drives real performance.

Delegation at Work & Home: Unpacking the root causes of over-commitment to build sustainable systems everywhere.

Cultivation & Pruning: Identifying what to nourish and what to cut away to achieve clarity without burnout.

Most leadership training treats leaders as if their work identity exists in a vacuum. Somehow isolated from the actual human living the life. But an overwhelmed leader at work is almost always the overwhelmed parent at home who struggles to delegate... Show more

Marline Paul, a seasoned educator and entrepreneur, empowers startups and military spouses through her company, Enilram Creative Solutions. With over 17 years in education and a passion for uplifting entrepreneurs, Marline offers strategic guidance and training. As a proud graduate of Florida International University and St. Thomas University, and a devoted mother and military spouse, Marline transitioned from teaching to entrepreneurship. Her hands-on approach and dedication to improving lives set her apart. Marline is also the founder of Rose of Alpha Omega, Inc., a nonprofit supporting women's leadership and well-being.

Marline Paul, a seasoned educator and entrepreneur, empowers startups and military spouses through her company, Enilram Creative Solutions. With over 17 years in education and a passion for uplifting entrepreneurs, Marline offers strategic guidance a... Show more

Rolf Schutten is a COO and a Microsoft Azure MVP (since 2023). With over 15 years of experience in IT leadership, he specializes in bridging the gap between boardroom strategy and engineering execution. Rolf helps IT service companies scale effectively by designing modern operating models with a strong focus on Cloud Governance, FinOps, and Platform Engineering. As a speaker, he cuts through the industry fluff, delivering no-nonsense, actionable insights on how to align C-level mandates with technical reality, build a successful Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), and maintain engineering velocity without losing executive control.

Rolf Schutten is a COO and a Microsoft Azure MVP (since 2023). With over 15 years of experience in IT leadership, he specializes in bridging the gap between boardroom strategy and engineering execution. Rolf helps IT service companies scale effective... Show more

Sujith Vellat is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience leading and
implementing innovative solutions across industries.

As Chief Technology Officer, Sujith played a critical role in enhancing ViewLift's technology capabilities
and delivering cutting-edge solutions to streaming customers in broadcasting, entertainment,
and sports.
Under Sujith's leadership, ViewLift has implemented multi-cloud infrastructure, giving customers
the flexibility to choose their preferred cloud provider for their DTC streaming platform. He has
also spearheaded major enhancements to ViewLift's live streaming solutions, enabling
low-latency delivery at scale for clients across broadcasting, entertainment, and sports.
More recently, Sujith has led the development of ViewLift's practical AI innovations, including AI
Clipping, which turns live play into instant highlights; FanAssist AI, delivering always-on,
multilingual fan support; personalization powered by Vertex AI; and Conversational AI Search,
which uses semantic, intent-based understanding to help viewers discover content through
natural language.
Sujith's commitment to innovation and exceptional leadership have been instrumental in
positioning ViewLift as a leader in the streaming industry. He continues to drive the evolution of
ViewLift's proprietary technology stack, empowering D2C streaming properties to distribute
content across web, mobile, OTT, smart TVs, and gaming consoles, while enabling flexible,
hybrid monetization models that help clients acquire and retain viewers.

Sujith Vellat is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience leading and implementing innovative solutions across industries. As Chief Technology Officer, Sujith played a critical role in enhancing ViewLift's technology capabil... Show more

David Walter is Vice President, Open Source Program Office at Kiteworks, where he stewards the open source projects and drives digital sovereignty strategy globally. He's been part of the ownCloud ecosystem since 2014. At heart, he's still a script kid who happens to translate between business, community, and engineering. He holds an B.A and an LL.M., is based in Berlin, and volunteers with Germany's Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW).

David Walter is Vice President, Open Source Program Office at Kiteworks, where he stewards the open source projects and drives digital sovereignty strategy globally. He's been part of the ownCloud ecosystem since 2014. At heart, he's still a script k... Show more

Marvin works as a Cloud Architect at glueckkanja AG in Germany, is the organizer of the Power Platform User Group Cologne, speaker, blogger and Power Platform Community Contributor. Started many years ago with SharePoint Server On-Premises, for more than 11 years he has mainly been dealing with cloud topics related to Power Platform and Microsoft 365, in particular Modern Collaboration. With his broad expert knowledge of the various Microsoft products, he advises and accompanies customers in the introduction of a modern workplace.

Marvin works as a Cloud Architect at glueckkanja AG in Germany, is the organizer of the Power Platform User Group Cologne, speaker, blogger and Power Platform Community Contributor. Started many years ago with SharePoint Server On-Premises, for more ... Show more

I make complex technology simple, and I help other engineers do the same on stage. After 30+ years in tech, nine of them at AWS as a Principal Developer Advocate, I’ve spent two decades on stage and given 1,000+ talks, from internal boardrooms to AWS Summit keynotes in front of thousands.

Today I run SpeakUp, where I coach technical speakers and train engineering teams to present their work: a story that holds attention, details that earn trust, delivery that lands. Event organizers bring me in to train their speakers, as Reversim Summit did. I also speak and run workshops on AI-assisted development and Claude Code, and I’m an Official Claude Community Ambassador.

I make complex technology simple, and I help other engineers do the same on stage. After 30+ years in tech, nine of them at AWS as a Principal Developer Advocate, I’ve spent two decades on stage and given 1,000+ talks, from internal boardrooms to AWS... Show more

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

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

Stay Creative and have fun!

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

Mukund Hirani is the founder of RAXE, an AI Runtime security company building transparent, edge-first detection systems using embedding models. He began his career in cybersecurity and incident response, defending complex environments against nation-state threats across critical infrastructure and enterprise systems.

Mukund’s perspective bridges cybersecurity, applied machine learning, and product engineering, with a strong emphasis on systems that actually ship and hold up in production.

Mukund Hirani is the founder of RAXE, an AI Runtime security company building transparent, edge-first detection systems using embedding models. He began his career in cybersecurity and incident response, defending complex environments against nation-... Show more

Creator of The Strategic Human Firewall™, Cybersecurity Awareness expert, good guy hacker, and private investigator, he delivers 'straight talk' on security, stripping away jargon to empower everyday protection. A bestselling author, CEO of ProtectNowLLC.com, he is a trusted commentator featured on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and the Today Show, decoding complex threats for mass audiences. Robert says "Authentic security awareness training builds genuine security appreciation across every aspect of a person’s personal and professional life. Today, industry norms have diluted this concept, reducing security awareness to routine phishing simulations. While those simulations address a single, narrow vulnerability, they completely fail to engage the individual holistically or build a lasting defense."

Creator of The Strategic Human Firewall™, Cybersecurity Awareness expert, good guy hacker, and private investigator, he delivers 'straight talk' on security, stripping away jargon to empower everyday protection. A bestselling author, CEO of ProtectNo... Show more

Ki-Youn (Keon) Jung is co-founder and CEO of EON, building execution infrastructure for reliable and economically scalable AI agents. Before EON, she designed semiconductor processors and developed AI and IoT platform strategies for a $20B business. She earned her MBA from MIT Sloan and authored three books on machine learning and data visualization. Her work focuses on the systems, incentives, and product architecture required to turn frontier AI into repeatable real-world work.

Ki-Youn (Keon) Jung is co-founder and CEO of EON, building execution infrastructure for reliable and economically scalable AI agents. Before EON, she designed semiconductor processors and developed AI and IoT platform strategies for a $20B business. ... Show more

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

John DesJardins is senior principal solution architect, focused on data and AI, at Rocket Software. He has been a hands-on CTO and Fractional CTO, driving innovation in real-time data and AI. His career includes leadership roles at Hazelcast, Cloudera, Software AG, and webMethods, partnering with Global 2000 firms such as HSBC, BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley, Visa, Target, Walmart, Honeywell, GE, and many others to innovate with real-time data integration, analytics, and AI/ML systems with zero downtime. He has extensive experience with payments and trading systems, as well as Internet of Things.
As Hazelcast Chief Technology Officer, he directed engineering strategy to create a leader in real-time processing capable of billions of events per second with a 10X performance advantage over Flink or Spark and introduce a unified SQL API that simultaneously processes streaming and stored data. He also spearheaded an OEM partnership with IBM including working closely with their Cloud and IBM z Platform teams, and was named an IBM Champion in 2022. John also drove co-engineering work with Red Hat and Intel.

John DesJardins is senior principal solution architect, focused on data and AI, at Rocket Software. He has been a hands-on CTO and Fractional CTO, driving innovation in real-time data and AI. His career includes leadership roles at Hazelcast, Clouder... Show more

Anna Anderson is a Project Delivery Consultant, corporate trainer, speaker, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor with more than 15 years of experience leading complex technology and transformation initiatives across government, financial services, insurance, and other industries.

Throughout her career, Anna has led enterprise programs, worked with cross-functional teams, and helped organizations improve how they plan, execute, and deliver projects. Today, she brings that experience into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence.

Through annalanderson.com, Anna helps organizations move beyond experimenting with AI to using it in practical, meaningful ways. Her work focuses on AI adoption, project management, workflow improvement, and helping teams build the skills and confidence to work effectively with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Claude.

Anna is also the founder of Women in Project Management Network, a community dedicated to connecting, educating, and supporting project management professionals.

As a LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Anna teaches *Succeeding in Project Management as an Introvert*, helping professionals recognize and leverage their unique leadership strengths.

Her speaking and training sessions combine real-world enterprise experience with hands-on demonstrations, practical frameworks, and actionable takeaways. Whether working with project managers, business leaders, or cross-functional teams, Anna focuses on helping people understand not just what AI can do, but how to use it responsibly to improve the way they work.

**Speaking and workshop topics include:**

- AI for Project Managers: From Prompts to Practical Workflows
- Building AI-Enabled Project Management and PMO Practices
- AI Adoption: Moving Teams From Experimentation to Execution
- ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot for Everyday Work
- Responsible AI, Governance, and Human Oversight
- Leading Complex Projects and Strengthening Project Delivery
- Succeeding in Project Management as an Introvert

Anna is available for corporate workshops, conference presentations, leadership sessions, webinars, and professional development events.

Speaking and training inquiries: annaLAnderson.com@womeninpmnetwork.com

Anna Anderson is a Project Delivery Consultant, corporate trainer, speaker, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor with more than 15 years of experience leading complex technology and transformation initiatives across government, financial services, insura... Show more

Jean-Georges “jgp” Perrin is a data passionate. As chair of the Linux Foundation’s Bitol project, Jean-Georges leads efforts to establish global standards for data, including the Open Data Contract Standard (ODCS), which fosters more reliable and efficient data ecosystems. He is the author of Implementing Data Mesh (O’Reilly), a pivotal resource for the data community, and Spark in Action, 2nd Edition (Manning), which empowers developers to harness the power of Apache Spark. He is currently a Senior Product Manager at Actian.
With over 25 years of IT expertise, Jean-Georges has earned titles such as Lifetime IBM Champion, PayPal Champion, and Data Mesh MVP, reflecting his contributions to data innovation. Passionate about sharing knowledge, he has spoken at over 150 international conferences and regularly shares insights through his blog at jgp.ai.
Outside his professional life, Jean-Georges enjoys exploring the scenic landscapes of Upstate New York and New England with his family, balancing his love for technology with a passion for nature and adventure.

Jean-Georges “jgp” Perrin is a data passionate. As chair of the Linux Foundation’s Bitol project, Jean-Georges leads efforts to establish global standards for data, including the Open Data Contract Standard (ODCS), which fosters more reliable and eff... Show more

Molly Rupert-Sullivan is the AI Transformation Change & Adoption Director at Guidehouse, where she leads enterprise-wide AI enablement. She focuses on translating emerging AI capabilities into practical, human-centered ways of working that improve how teams deliver for clients and for each other. Molly partners closely with senior leaders, technologists, and business teams to set expectations, build capability, and embed AI into everyday workflows.

Previously, Molly was the Global Adoption Lead for one of the earliest and largest Microsoft Copilot deployments, starting with early access and rolling out over 100,000 licenses. She is known for her pragmatic approach, clear communication style, and ability to make complex topics approachable and actionable.

Molly Rupert-Sullivan is the AI Transformation Change & Adoption Director at Guidehouse, where she leads enterprise-wide AI enablement. She focuses on translating emerging AI capabilities into practical, human-centered ways of working that improve ho... Show more

Richard Essangabasi is a Speaker, Entrepreneur and Business Developer from Nigeria. With years of experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, media & entertainment, business development & sales, he builds businesses that solve real problems and helps other entrepreneurs do the same.

He has worked with global brands like Google, Ethereum, Base, Cowrywise, and more. He is the Co-Founder/CEO of Shard Network, a satellite-powered campus ISP, and the Convener of Campus Pitch Africa, Africa's biggest campus pitch competition. Beyond these, he is building a conglomerate of ventures across fashion, media, finance, and hospitality.

Beyond building, he runs webinars, mentors founders 1-on-1, and consults for African SMEs. His work is driven by three purposes: building the economic value of African SMEs, raising the next generation of young African leaders, and funding the spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Richard Essangabasi is a Speaker, Entrepreneur and Business Developer from Nigeria. With years of experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, media & entertainment, business development & sales, he builds businesses that solve real problems and helps ... Show more

Matt Fenner is a finance and operations executive with more than 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and investors build scalable, high-value businesses. He currently serves as COO of Caplin Ventures, a Jacksonville, Florida investment firm managing 10 operating companies and 20+ passive investments across healthcare staffing, technology, engineering, and professional sports.

Matt is available to speak on topics including: M&A strategy and execution, financial management for growth-stage companies, building and exiting micro-cap businesses, private investment strategy, and operational leadership in diversified portfolios. He holds an MBA in Finance and a BBA in Accounting from the University of North Florida.

Matt Fenner is a finance and operations executive with more than 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and investors build scalable, high-value businesses. He currently serves as COO of Caplin Ventures, a Jacksonville, Florida investment firm ... Show more

Hernan Huwyler is a Global Risk Management Executive and the Academic Director at IE Law and Business School (Executive Education). With a dual background as an MBA and CPA, Hernan specializes in the intersection of Law, Technology, and Quantitative Risk.

He focuses on "translating" complex regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO 42001) into actionable architectures for engineering and business teams. Unlike traditional compliance officers, Hernan advocates for data-driven risk management, moving beyond "heatmaps" to utilize Monte Carlo simulations, convolution models, and Python-based risk quantification.

Hernan has led Risk, Control, and Audit functions for major multinational corporations across Europe and the Americas. He writes and speaks extensively on Adversarial AI, Algorithmic Auditing, and the financial quantification of Cyber Risk. Past keynote venues include Risk Awareness Conferences (>2,000 risk managers), IIA and ISACA Summits, ProcureCom Europe, IKN Madrid, IE University, and closed-door sessions for international organizations and national regulators. Hernan’s talks consistently rank in the top 5% of conference feedback scores because he makes complex security requirements, business needs and regulations feel like a competitive advantage.

Speaking Topics:

AI Governance: Implementing ISO 42001 and navigating the EU AI Act.
Risk Quantification: Why "Impact x Probability" fails and how to use convolution models.
Adversarial AI: Balancing transparency with security to prevent data poisoning.
AI ROI: Risk-adjusted financial modeling for Generative AI deployments.
AI Architecture: Decision-making and planning on how to plan AI developments.

Ready-to-Submit Talk Proposals:

Session 1: The Technical/Quant Talk

Title: Kill the Heatmap: Quantifying AI Risk with Python & Monte Carlo Simulations
Abstract: Most organizations manage AI risk using colorful 5x5 "heatmaps." This is mathematically flawed and dangerous for high-stakes AI deployment. In this talk, we will ditch the gut-check methodology. I will demonstrate how to use convolution and Monte Carlo simulations to model the "tail risk" of AI hallucinations and regulatory fines. You will leave with a method to calculate the actual financial exposure of your models—no expensive GRC software required, just math and logic.

Session 2: The Governance/Security Talk

Title: The Transparency Trap: How to Audit AI Without Creating Vulnerabilities
Abstract: New standards like ISO/IEC 12792 demand AI transparency, but in the age of Adversarial Machine Learning, "oversharing" is a security vector. If you reveal your full architecture and training sources, you invite data poisoning and model inversion attacks. This session outlines a "Tiered Disclosure Architecture." We will discuss how to route specific data to auditors, regulators, and users differently, ensuring compliance with the EU AI Act without handing the keys to bad actors.

Session 3: The Business/Strategy Talk

Title: The Real Cost of Intelligence: A Risk-Adjusted Framework for AI ROI
Abstract: Companies are deploying Generative AI based on productivity hype, but they are ignoring the "OpEx Iceberg"—model drift, inference costs, and liability reserves. This talk presents a financial framework for calculating the true ROI of AI. We will cover how to factor in the "Risk Delta" (new risks vs. automated risks), calculate the Levelized Cost of AI (LCOAI), and determine when to build vs. buy based on process uniqueness. A session for leaders who need to justify the cloud bill to the CFO.

Hernan Huwyler is a Global Risk Management Executive and the Academic Director at IE Law and Business School (Executive Education). With a dual background as an MBA and CPA, Hernan specializes in the intersection of Law, Technology, and Quantitative ... Show more

Consultant senior et formateur certifié SAFe Practice Consultant, ElMehdi Safraoui est un expert passionné par la transformation digitale et Lean Agile, particulièrement dans le secteur public. Fondateur du cabinet Arrioph, il accompagne des organisations basées entre Paris et Casablanca dans leurs parcours de transformation Agile et numérique, en plaçant l’humain et l’innovation au cœur de la performance.

Consultant senior et formateur certifié SAFe Practice Consultant, ElMehdi Safraoui est un expert passionné par la transformation digitale et Lean Agile, particulièrement dans le secteur public. Fondateur du cabinet Arrioph, il accompagne des organisa... Show more

Marcin Zajkowski's journey with Umbraco (.NET, Open Source) began back in 2008 while he was doing an internship in Microsoft. Today he works with the leading UK/Worldwide Umbraco Gold Partner - Novicell - as Senior Solution Architect and Country Manager in Poland. Marcin is also responsible for organizing Umbraco PL Festival as well as the Poland Umbraco Meetup group + together with his colleague Callum Whyte, he is hosting umbraCoffee LIVE on YouTube, where they're chatting about what happened in the community / Umbraco in each following week.

Besides Umbraco, Marcin is also a co-owner and CTO/CKO in a programming school for children - WOW School - where he is also teaching young minds how to code (Umbraco included! ;)).

Marcin Zajkowski's journey with Umbraco (.NET, Open Source) began back in 2008 while he was doing an internship in Microsoft. Today he works with the leading UK/Worldwide Umbraco Gold Partner - Novicell - as Senior Solution Architect and Country Mana... Show more

Your NetWork Is Your NetWorth "Happy Cloud Happy Explorers!"
Find Your Ikigai & Kokorozashi Feed Focus and Starve Distractions
Mpumelelo Pinky
Systems Administrator-IT Support
Sip and Cloud Tech Founder
CloudBoost and Faith Inspired Tech with Pinky
Multilingual Multi Cloud Ambassador
Tech Mentor and Community Pathway Builder
AI Engineer in Training

Your NetWork Is Your NetWorth "Happy Cloud Happy Explorers!" Find Your Ikigai & Kokorozashi Feed Focus and Starve Distractions Mpumelelo Pinky Systems Administrator-IT Support Sip and Cloud Tech Founder CloudBoost and Faith Inspired Tech with Pi... Show more