Business & Management

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

Andrii Kotok

Andrii Kotok

Andrzej Kotok, also known as Andrii Kotok, is an entrepreneur specializing in sales, customer relationships and the development of local service businesses. He is the founder and owner of Serwis-Pro, Expert-Serwis and KAN — an AI Visibility Agency.

His experience combines building and running service businesses with hands-on knowledge of window and door service and wood renovation. Having worked directly with customers for years, he focuses on understanding customer needs, sales, long-term relationships and practical business development.

Today, this experience also extends to KAN, where he works with Polish-speaking clients and helps connect the realities of local service businesses with their visibility in AI answers.

Andrzej Kotok, also known as Andrii Kotok, is an entrepreneur specializing in sales, customer relationships and the development of local service businesses. He is the founder and owner of Serwis-Pro, Expert-Serwis and KAN — an AI Visibility Agency. ... Show more

Engin Eser

Engin Eser

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

Alessandro Romano

Alessandro Romano

I'm addicted to details and obsessed with how things work: from Cloud services to human relationships. Since my first Hello World in RPG Maker, I have come to believe that being an Engineer is much more than coding.

I'm currently a Senior Engineering Manager at Mollie, where I focus on helping teams collaborate effectively and deliver impactful solutions.

I'm addicted to details and obsessed with how things work: from Cloud services to human relationships. Since my first Hello World in RPG Maker, I have come to believe that being an Engineer is much more than coding. I'm currently a Senior Engineer... Show more

Vincent Charles

Vincent Charles

Prof. V. Charles, PhD, PDRF, FRSS, FBCS, SFHEA, FPPBA, MIScT, CMBE, is a Professor of AI for Business and Management Science and Programme Director for the MSc AI in Business at Queen’s Business School, Queen’s University Belfast, UK. He is also Programme Director for Clinton Leadership Institute’s "Beyond GenAI" edX programme and Vice Chair of the British Computer Society (BCS) Northern Ireland. In addition, he holds multiple visiting professorship positions across the globe. His research focuses on leveraging AI-driven analytics and cloud-based solutions to boost business productivity and competitiveness and enhance societal welfare. He has over 25 years of teaching, research, and consultancy experience, having been a full professor and director of research for more than a decade in triple-crown business schools. With vast experience in organising and running edX programmes across the Globe. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt and has Executive Certificates from the MIT Sloan School of Management, Harvard Business School, IE Business School, and the Royal Statistical Society (RSS). He has been recognised as a Fellow of the BCS and the RSS, as a Senior Member of INFORMS, and as a Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. He is also a Senior Member of The Society for the Study of Artificial Intelligence and Simulation of Behaviour, UK. He is an AWS Accredited Educator and Certified Cloud Practitioner. He serves as a Special Issue Editor and an Associate Editor for many prestigious top-ranked journals. He is a recipient of many international academic honours and awards.

Prof. V. Charles, PhD, PDRF, FRSS, FBCS, SFHEA, FPPBA, MIScT, CMBE, is a Professor of AI for Business and Management Science and Programme Director for the MSc AI in Business at Queen’s Business School, Queen’s University Belfast, UK. He is also Prog... Show more

Alfonso Fuggetta

Alfonso Fuggetta

Alfonso Fuggetta is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Politecnico di Milano, focusing on software engineering, digital transformation, IT Strategy, and the impact of AI on organizations.
He is the former CEO and Scientific Director of Cefriel and served as Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Ferrari.
Over the last thirty years, he has advised companies and governments on how to design, govern, and scale digital and AI-driven innovation, bridging academia, industry, and public institutions.
Alfonso has also been a Visiting Professor at NTNU, University of Colorado, Boulder, and University of California, Irvine, and is ranked among the top 2% of researchers worldwide according to Elsevier/Stanford.
On stage, he combines rigorous research with real-world case studies, making complex technological and organizational issues understandable for executives, practitioners, and policymakers.
He regularly writes about technology and society on his Substack newsletter “A bassa voce”.

Alfonso Fuggetta is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Politecnico di Milano, focusing on software engineering, digital transformation, IT Strategy, and the impact of AI on organizations. He is the former CEO and Scientific Director of Cefriel ... Show more

Bikash Singh

Bikash Singh

I work as a Data & AI Strategy Consultant helping Fortune 100 clients set up analytical solutions, drive Applied AI initiatives, automate business processes, and make informed strategic decisions.
I specialize in leading large-scale enterprise data modernization, digital transformation programs, and AI enablement, with delivery experience across CPG (Haleon, Reckitt) and enterprise technology (General Electric, ServiceNow) domains.

Apart from delivery, I have strong expertise in building scalable AI and Data products, accelerators, and intuitive platforms that bridge the gap between technical execution and strategic business needs.

SIDE HUSTLES & RESEARCH
➤ Researcher: I research the intersection of AI, Data, and Psychology, with a particular interest in Cognitive Psychology and Behavioral Science. My core focus is exploring how AI can accelerate human cognitive development and improve decision-making.
➤ Speaker: I frequently deliver talks on the intersection of Data, AI, and Strategy. My core speaking topics include:
1. Data & Analytics Strategy: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Data Governance, and Strategic Analytical Thinking.
2. Applied AI: AI Analytics, Prompt Engineering, Context Engineering, LLM Evals, and GenAI integration.
3. Data Platforms : Fabric , Power BI , Databricks
➤ Mentor: Mentoring aspiring data professionals and students to successfully transition into and navigate the Data & Analytics field.
➤ Author & Creator: Actively writing articles, whitepapers, and case studies on LinkedIn and my personal portfolio, focusing on data storytelling, AI strategies, and product management.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
➤ Data Visualisation - Power BI, Tableau
➤ Data Transformation/ETL - Power Query, dbt, Dataflows
➤ Database - MySQL, MongoDB, Enterprise DWHs (Snowflake)
➤ Programming Language - Python
➤ Scripting/Configuration Language - YAML, JSON
➤ Querying Language - SQL, KQL
➤ Data Platforms - Microsoft Fabric, Databricks
➤ AI & Engineering - Context Engineering, Rag, Prompt Engineering, LLM Integration , Evals , Observability, Agentic AI
➤ AI Platforms - LangChain, Claude, Gemini, Antigravity, AI Studio, Agent Bricks, AI/BI, Genie

STRATEGIC/LEADERSHIP SKILLS
➤ Training & Mentorship - Developed a learning environment with targeted mentorship and workshops for data professionals.
➤ Stakeholder Collaboration - Acted as the technical SME for presales, client engagements, and cross-functional enterprise alignment.
➤ Cross-functional Team Leadership - Led agile teams with measurable objectives aligned to broader strategic goals as a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).
➤ Thought Leadership - Partnered with top executives to create whitepapers and technical blueprints for BI Centers of Excellence (COE).

I work as a Data & AI Strategy Consultant helping Fortune 100 clients set up analytical solutions, drive Applied AI initiatives, automate business processes, and make informed strategic decisions. I specialize in leading large-scale enterprise data ... Show more

Scott Showalter

Scott Showalter

Scott has a passion for helping people design, grow and automate their products and their lives so that they can focus on what's truly important and have a greater impact on this planet.

By day, he coaches leaders and teams on product growth at Ford, by night he coaches IT professionals and entrepreneurs on income growth and career advancement, and on the weekends he has been known to perform laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy.

Scott's dynamic presentation style delivers learning in many ways for many different types of learners, and he threads humor throughout his sessions to help drive every point home and make each one memorable.

When he's not busy helping people level up their careers or helping teams and leaders build world-changing products, he can be found building multiple businesses and streams of income both inside and outside tech. But more likely he's actually playing Lego.

Scott has a passion for helping people design, grow and automate their products and their lives so that they can focus on what's truly important and have a greater impact on this planet. By day, he coaches leaders and teams on product growth at Fo... Show more

Akshata Mohanty

Akshata Mohanty

Akshata Mohanty is a Google Developer Expert in AI/ML and Head of Engineering at Tilla Technologies, Berlin. She founded Keis, a Singapore-based consultancy creating generative AI products for startups and venture studios. She has held senior roles at Rakuten, Nas.io, and the National University of Singapore, and speaks internationally on generative AI, MLOps, and cloud architecture.

Akshata Mohanty is a Google Developer Expert in AI/ML and Head of Engineering at Tilla Technologies, Berlin. She founded Keis, a Singapore-based consultancy creating generative AI products for startups and venture studios. She has held senior roles a... Show more

Tao Chun Liu

Tao Chun Liu

Tao Chun Liu is an international speaker, trainer, and project delivery practitioner working at the intersection of AI, Agile, and business analysis. Rather than talking about AI in the abstract, he builds with it — AI agents, MCP integrations, no-code chatbots, and automation pipelines wired into real project workflows — and teaches teams to do the same.

With seven years in AI and eight in Agile, Tao has led more than 3,500 sprints as a Scrum Master and coach, and delivered over 80 GenAI workshops across 35 countries. His sessions cover agentic AI, human-AI collaboration in delivery, AI for business analysis, and game-based ways to teach Scrum that actually stick.

He works across Traditional, Generative, and Agentic AI, and designs for communities often left out of the tooling — including Kiswahili, Arabic, and Ubuntu-informed contexts. His focus is on moving teams from AI curiosity to working, measurable practice.

Tao Chun Liu is an international speaker, trainer, and project delivery practitioner working at the intersection of AI, Agile, and business analysis. Rather than talking about AI in the abstract, he builds with it — AI agents, MCP integrations, no-co... Show more

Sam Cranford

Sam Cranford

Long-time agile jiggler, eXtreme programmer and agile catalyst, amateur bon vivant. Bilingual EN/FR - fr_US

Long-time agile jiggler, eXtreme programmer and agile catalyst, amateur bon vivant. Bilingual EN/FR - fr_US Show more

Tammy Foxx

Tammy Foxx

Tammy Foxx is a business builder and speaker with nearly 30 years of experience turning ideas into businesses across multiple industries. Her ventures have included a janitorial company, Bridal Fitness Coach, Eden Fitness Studio—a private women-only gym in San Francisco—and Clean Humor Books.

Drawing from firsthand experience, Tammy speaks about recognizing opportunities others overlook and turning promising ideas into real businesses. Her practical, candid style challenges audiences to look beyond crowded markets, conventional thinking, and the assumption that an opportunity must be obvious to be valuable.

Tammy’s signature talk, “Find the Gap,” helps entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners see possibility from a different perspective—and consider what they may be missing.

Tammy Foxx is a business builder and speaker with nearly 30 years of experience turning ideas into businesses across multiple industries. Her ventures have included a janitorial company, Bridal Fitness Coach, Eden Fitness Studio—a private women-only ... Show more

Brandon Street

Brandon Street

Brandon Street is an entrepreneur, blockchain strategist, and Web3 community leader with more than a decade of experience in digital assets and emerging technologies. As Co-Founder and CEO of Creative Collab and President of the Stand With Crypto Indiana Chapter, Brandon focuses on bridging NFTs with real-world applications through community building, education, and business innovation.

A multi-time NFT.NYC speaker, Brandon has worked with brands, artists, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations to explore how NFTs can strengthen engagement, unlock new ownership models, and create lasting value beyond collectibles. His work spans real-world asset tokenization, digital ownership, brand strategy, and Web3 education, with a focus on helping organizations build sustainable, community-driven ecosystems.

Brandon's mission is to demonstrate how NFTs can evolve from digital collectibles into the ownership infrastructure powering the next generation of brands, communities, and real-world assets.

Brandon Street is an entrepreneur, blockchain strategist, and Web3 community leader with more than a decade of experience in digital assets and emerging technologies. As Co-Founder and CEO of Creative Collab and President of the Stand With Crypto Ind... Show more

Nimrod Hauser

Nimrod Hauser

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

Patrick Walsh

Patrick Walsh

Patrick Walsh has more than 20 years of experience building security products and enterprise SaaS solutions. Most recently he ran an Engineering division at Oracle, delivering features and business results to the world's largest companies. Patrick now leads IronCore Labs, an application data protection platform that uses encryption to protect data stored in the cloud while keeping it searchable and usable to help customers meet increasingly stringent data protection requirements. Patrick has run threat research and engineering teams and overseen products ranging from anti-virus and intrusion prevention to enterprise cloud software.  He is a long-time advocate for privacy and security and holds multiple patents on cryptography.

Patrick Walsh has more than 20 years of experience building security products and enterprise SaaS solutions. Most recently he ran an Engineering division at Oracle, delivering features and business results to the world's largest companies. Patrick no... Show more

DR Nashay Lowe

DR Nashay Lowe

Dr. Lowe is the creator and host of The Resolution Room, a widely followed podcast exploring how individuals and communities move through conflict without losing connection. In addition to keynotes, Dr. Lowe’s real passion is in her Resolution Sessions™, where she blends evidence-based best practices and lived experience into interactive sessions reflecting real-world application to help audiences reimagine how they approach leadership, communication, and decision-making. These sessions are at the heart of what makes her style so special, because they highlight her ability to genuinely connect with others. She is especially known for her ability to hold nuanced conversations in high-stakes environments, guiding groups through difficult dialogue while keeping people aligned and forward-focused.

Dr. Lowe is the creator and host of The Resolution Room, a widely followed podcast exploring how individuals and communities move through conflict without losing connection. In addition to keynotes, Dr. Lowe’s real passion is in her Resolution Sessio... Show more

Elena Baeva

Elena Baeva

Elena is a seasoned technology leader with 20 years of experience in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem, including 9 years at Microsoft. She is the founder of 365 Talent Portal, an organisation dedicated to helping Microsoft partners transform their businesses through practical strategies, upskilling, and business enablement.

Through her work with Microsoft partners worldwide, Elena has helped teams grow their BizApps practices by applying structured frameworks, tools, and best practices - tailored to real-world challenges. She has collaborated closely with Microsoft and Distributors to support partner readiness, GTM execution, and business transformation in alignment with Microsoft’s evolving strategy.

Elena is also a well-known leader in the global partner community. She serves as IAMCP EMEA President and International Vice-President, where she fosters collaboration, connects partners, and champions initiatives that strengthen the Microsoft ecosystem.

At Directions EMEA, Elena brings her deep industry knowledge, strategic insights, and hands-on experience to share actionable guidance with attendees: focusing on what works in the field, not just theory.

Elena is a seasoned technology leader with 20 years of experience in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem, including 9 years at Microsoft. She is the founder of 365 Talent Portal, an organisation dedicated to helping Microsoft partners transform their bu... Show more

Andre Thiemann

Andre Thiemann

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

Antonio Checa

Antonio Checa

Started in business back in 1998 with Navision DOS-3.54 and 3.56 where comments in code where in Danish! Since then I have worked for many partners and then founded my own company in 2010. I have done everything in this channel: develope, consultancy, selling, demos, project manager...

Started in business back in 1998 with Navision DOS-3.54 and 3.56 where comments in code where in Danish! Since then I have worked for many partners and then founded my own company in 2010. I have done everything in this channel: develope, consultancy... Show more

Kylie Chown

Kylie Chown

Kylie Chown has helped over 12,500 experts, professionals, and businesses be found first since 2010.

With a proven track record spanning Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Asia, Kylie has guided more than 175 businesses through social media crises and delivered over 450 workshops, presentations, and corporate training sessions.

Kylie empowers professionals, teams, and organisations to take control of their digital footprint, making it easier to get started, stand out, and be seen first – ensuring they don’t miss opportunities, lose to the competition, or feel overwhelmed by the process.

Kylie Chown has helped over 12,500 experts, professionals, and businesses be found first since 2010. With a proven track record spanning Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Asia, Kylie has guided more than 175 businesses through social media cris... Show more

Mauro Rojas

Mauro Rojas

Visionary leader and architect of innovative business models, Mauro Rojas brings over 23 years of experience in the creative industry. For nearly two decades, he has been at the helm of Eonminu® Brands Laboratory™, an initiative dedicated to redefining brand development through regenerative creativity, experimentation, and conceptual reinvention.

As founder and president of the Association of Entrepreneurs of Ecuador, Mauro actively fosters entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, solidifying his role as a key figure in Ecuador’s business landscape. His extensive portfolio spans multiple industries, featuring successful projects across diverse sectors. Currently, Mauro focuses on the knowledge economy and digital media, fields where his work continues to create meaningful and lasting impact.

Mauro has shared his projects and ideas on international platforms, including entrepreneurship conferences, art exhibitions, creativity workshops, and specialized publications. His insights have resonated with audiences in Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Ecuador, the United States, Portugal, and Türkiye, highlighting his global influence.

Today, Mauro leverages his expertise as a business coach, brand strategist, executive mentor, entrepreneurship trainer, and digital artist, driving innovation and excellence. His commitment to redefining industries and creating avant-garde business solutions underscores his transformative approach.

Visionary leader and architect of innovative business models, Mauro Rojas brings over 23 years of experience in the creative industry. For nearly two decades, he has been at the helm of Eonminu® Brands Laboratory™, an initiative dedicated to redefini... Show more

Diana David

Diana David

Psicóloga, HR professional y mentora de talento tech, con 9 años de experiencia trabajando en Recursos Humanos para la industria tecnológica internacional y acompañando equipos y profesionales en Colombia y diferentes mercados de LATAM y Norteamérica.

Mi experiencia en el sector me ha permitido conocer la industria tecnológica desde diferentes perspectivas: recruiting, talent management, employee experience y employer branding, trabajando con equipos multiculturales y profesionales que buscan construir carreras con proyección internacional.

Hoy llevo ese conocimiento también a la mentoría, acompañando a personas que quieren entrar, crecer o posicionarse en el mundo tech, ayudándolas a entender no solo qué busca una empresa, sino cómo navegar procesos de selección internacionales, comunicar su valor, prepararse para entrevistas y construir una carrera sostenible en un mercado global.

Soy apasionada por la experiencia del candidato. Creo que cada candidato puede convertirse en empleado, cliente o embajador de una organización, y que incluso un “no” puede convertirse en una experiencia positiva. Por eso soy una gran defensora del feedback y el feedforward.

También me apasiona llevar al mundo corporativo esa calidad humana que tanto admiramos de los latinos y contagiarla a los equipos con los que trabajo.

Y cuando no estoy hablando de People, Talent o Tech Careers, probablemente estoy cantándole Rock a mi hija. 🤘

Psicóloga, HR professional y mentora de talento tech, con 9 años de experiencia trabajando en Recursos Humanos para la industria tecnológica internacional y acompañando equipos y profesionales en Colombia y diferentes mercados de LATAM y Norteamérica... Show more

Ariane Djeupang J.

Ariane Djeupang J.

Ariane Djeupang is a ML Engineer and Project/Program Manager, a Microsoft MVP Awardee passionate about fostering community growth and innovation in the tech industry.
She is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, actively participating in the tech and non-tech communities and other initiatives that empower underrepresented groups in technology.
Her commitment to mentorship and community-driven change drives her efforts to create supportive environments where everyone can thrive and excel, and have a sincere sense of belonging.

Ariane Djeupang is a ML Engineer and Project/Program Manager, a Microsoft MVP Awardee passionate about fostering community growth and innovation in the tech industry. She is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, actively participating in ... Show more

Advait Sowale

Advait Sowale

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

Lars Becker

Lars Becker

Lars studied Computer Science at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg and the University of Bonn, where he earned his Master’s degree with a focus on fraud detection in financial statements using machine learning algorithms. Since 2020, he has been working at synalis, a Bonn-based IT company. Starting in the field of Business Intelligence, he gradually transitioned into the role of a Data Scientist. Today, he supports small and medium-sized enterprises in implementing data analytics and AI projects – with a strong focus on real-world value and practical innovation.

Lars studied Computer Science at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg and the University of Bonn, where he earned his Master’s degree with a focus on fraud detection in financial statements using machine learning algorithms. Since 2020, he has been working at ... Show more

Ross Saunders

Ross Saunders

Ross is a technology and privacy specialist with over 20 years of experience navigating the complex intersection of innovation, governance, and cybersecurity.

With a background in Software-as-a-Service and more than a decade dedicated to governance consulting in privacy and security, Ross has helped organizations translate regulatory requirements into actionable strategies.

He is a passionate advocate for consumer cybersecurity and privacy rights, known for making even the most complex topics accessible and engaging.

Ross holds an MSc in the Management of Technology and Innovation and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E). He has additional certifications in ethical hacking and paralegal practice, and serves on the board of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.

Ross is a technology and privacy specialist with over 20 years of experience navigating the complex intersection of innovation, governance, and cybersecurity. With a background in Software-as-a-Service and more than a decade dedicated to governanc... Show more

Yevgen Nebesov

Yevgen Nebesov

Yevgen Nebesov is a systems architect based in Bruchsal, Germany. He provides consultancy services to companies across various sectors, including railways, defence, logistics, medical devices, and retail. His expertise spans software architecture, organization design, team leadership, and business analysis.

His consultancy focuses primarily on managing the complexity arising from intertwined uncertainties across technical, operational, and political domains within organizations.

Yevgen is the author of two practical frameworks:
- “Sociotechnical Engineering” — an approach that applies classical Systems Engineering principles, such as requirements elicitation and requirements-driven design, to sociotechnical systems, including software development projects.
- “The Architecture of Power” — a framework for structural change designed for people with or without formal authority.

Yevgen Nebesov is a systems architect based in Bruchsal, Germany. He provides consultancy services to companies across various sectors, including railways, defence, logistics, medical devices, and retail. His expertise spans software architecture, or... Show more

Deepshika Sakthivel

Deepshika Sakthivel

Deepshika is a UX and design strategist with 7 years of experience, currently working at Logitech G. At Logitech, she explores the intersection of UX, gaming, and business growth, crafting experiences that foster connection and engagement. She is passionate about researching how design influences various facets of life and the environment, with a focus on human-centered innovation.

Deepshika is a UX and design strategist with 7 years of experience, currently working at Logitech G. At Logitech, she explores the intersection of UX, gaming, and business growth, crafting experiences that foster connection and engagement. She is pas... Show more

Suryasivaji Killi

Suryasivaji Killi

Suryasivaji Killi is an AI and financial analytics professional with approximately four years of experience spanning predictive analytics, demand forecasting, credit risk modeling, financial analysis, and data engineering. He combines expertise in machine learning, business intelligence, and quantitative finance to develop data-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and strategic decision-making.
Currently, Suryasivaji serves as a Data Engineer GenAI at GMH Holdings, where he architects AI-powered forecasting and analytics systems for a hospitality portfolio of more than 150 properties. His work includes developing machine learning-based demand forecasting models, real-time anomaly detection systems, and generative AI solutions that transform complex analytical outputs into actionable business insights. These initiatives have contributed to significant improvements in forecasting accuracy and decision-making speed.
In addition to his corporate role, he is the Founder and CEO of Next Stock Inc., an AI-driven logistics startup focused on neighborhood-level demand forecasting and intelligent inventory optimization for micro fulfillment and circular supply chains. He leads product strategy, forecasting engine development, inventory optimization design, and business growth initiatives aimed at improving supply chain efficiency and reducing operational waste.
Previously, Suryasivaji worked as a Financial Analyst at S4Cloud, where he developed predictive financial models, Monte Carlo simulation frameworks, and working capital optimization strategies that enhanced forecast reliability and improved capital efficiency. Earlier in his career, he served as a Credit Risk Analyst at KT Investments, building credit risk scoring models, stress testing frameworks, and portfolio risk monitoring systems for retail lending operations.
Suryasivaji holds a Master of Science in FinTech and Analytics from Stevens Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. His technical expertise includes machine learning, time series forecasting, financial modeling, credit risk analytics, data engineering, and business intelligence technologies, including Python, SQL, Tableau, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.

Suryasivaji Killi is an AI and financial analytics professional with approximately four years of experience spanning predictive analytics, demand forecasting, credit risk modeling, financial analysis, and data engineering. He combines expertise in ma... Show more

Amanda Pitcher

Amanda Pitcher

I'm a capability lead with a foundation in experience design and digital production. I lead cross-functional digital teams that put humans at the centre of everything we do, aligning customer needs with business goals through technology, process, and culture. With extensive CX/UX and digital strategy experience across finance, government, media, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and insurance sectors, I focus on building diverse, high-performing teams that deliver creative solutions to deliver positive customer experiences, and exceed client objectives.

I'm a capability lead with a foundation in experience design and digital production. I lead cross-functional digital teams that put humans at the centre of everything we do, aligning customer needs with business goals through technology, process, and... Show more

David Walter

David Walter

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, holding roles from community contributor to Chief eXperience Officer before taking on large-scale government deployments and open source governance. 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, holding roles from community co... Show more

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