Business & Management

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

Sairam Yeturi

Sairam Yeturi

Sairam leads the product management for Microsoft Fabric and Azure HDInsight and owns the key open-source streaming projects such as Apache Spark, Apache Kafka and Apache Flink. He has been focused on building products focused on analytics, machine learning, computer vision, real time stream processing, and artificial intelligence over the last several years.

Sairam leads the product management for Microsoft Fabric and Azure HDInsight and owns the key open-source streaming projects such as Apache Spark, Apache Kafka and Apache Flink. He has been focused on building products focused on analytics, machine l... Show more

Julian Crespi Schroder

Julian Crespi Schroder

Julian Crespi Schroder is Commercial Manager at Automapp Cloud and a builder of graph-powered AI systems.

He uses Neo4j knowledge graphs as a personal memory substrate to enable persistent context, identity continuity, and GraphRAG-based retrieval for AI agents—patterns that later informed production-grade systems.

His work bridges real-world infrastructure operations and AI system design, with a focus on practical, explainable AI architectures that scale beyond single sessions.

Julian Crespi Schroder is Commercial Manager at Automapp Cloud and a builder of graph-powered AI systems. He uses Neo4j knowledge graphs as a personal memory substrate to enable persistent context, identity continuity, and GraphRAG-based retrieva... Show more

Neema Balolebwami Nelly

Neema Balolebwami Nelly

Neema is an Artificial Intelligence Expert, Responsible AI Specialist and Public Speaker. Her diverse background in data science and economics allows her to bring a unique perspective to the field. She is at the forefront of Unleashing the power of AI through the Ethical considerations.

Neema is an Artificial Intelligence Expert, Responsible AI Specialist and Public Speaker. Her diverse background in data science and economics allows her to bring a unique perspective to the field. She is at the forefront of Unleashing the power of A... Show more

Kim Cathey

Kim Cathey

Kim is a Release Manager and servant leader whose passions are relationships and team building, driving continuous improvement through collaboration, and coaching teams to success. With over 3 decades of experience in several industries, Kim has leveraged her servant leadership to build successful teams. Kim has experience in traditional project management methods, Agile, Scrum, and Scaled Agile frameworks. Kim believes in the power of sharing knowledge for the greater good and in that spirit, enjoys sharing her experiences through a variety of opportunities, including industry conferences.
Kim holds a BS in Business Management and several industry certifications including Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, CSM, A-CSM, SSM, RTE, POPM, and ITIL 4 Foundations.

In her spare time, Kim enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, crafting, and spending time in the outdoors.

Kim is a Release Manager and servant leader whose passions are relationships and team building, driving continuous improvement through collaboration, and coaching teams to success. With over 3 decades of experience in several industries, Kim has lev... Show more

Phillip Poynton

Phillip Poynton

I'm a seasoned and certified recruiter with over 18 years experience in the business. For the past 7 years I have been solely focusing on recruiting top Salesforce talent and have built a reputation of being Poland's leading Salesforce Recruiter.

I'm a seasoned and certified recruiter with over 18 years experience in the business. For the past 7 years I have been solely focusing on recruiting top Salesforce talent and have built a reputation of being Poland's leading Salesforce Recruiter. Show more

Steven Annegarn

Steven Annegarn

Steven started his career in finance and ventured into analytics around 2018. He is currently Co-owner and CTO of DATA KINGDOM, a scale-up in Data Analytics consultancy. Steven focuses mainly on building the Power BI architecture, Data Modeling and Governance. Trough this, he helps clients get more value out of their data.

Steven started his career in finance and ventured into analytics around 2018. He is currently Co-owner and CTO of DATA KINGDOM, a scale-up in Data Analytics consultancy. Steven focuses mainly on building the Power BI architecture, Data Modeling and G... Show more

Roberto Slomka

Roberto Slomka

Analista de Sistemas, formado Administrador de Empresas com ênfase em AS. Especialista em Qualidade de Software, com 40 anos de carreira na área de TIC atuando em diversos papéis.

Especialista em Tecnologias na Aprendizagem, praticante e estudioso da heutagogia (auto-aprendizagem), do e-learning e do desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional, com foco em soft skills necessárias à cultura ágil desde 2015. Concluindo especialização em Projetos Sociais e Políticas Públicas.

No Serpro desde 2006. Trabalhou com Garantia da Qualidade, melhoria contínua de processos, sendo professor convidado da pós-graduação em Qualidade de Software da Unisinos de 2011 a 2015.

Atua desde 2019 com cultura organizacional, inicialmente no time Cultura Dides, cuja missão é apoiar a propagação e engajamento na cultura ágil no âmbito da Diretoria de Desenvolvimento de Soluções (DIDES) do Serviço Federal de Processamento de Dados (Serpro), a partir de maio de 2024 integrando o Departamento de Cultura Organizacional. da Superintendência de Educação, Pessoas e Talentos, na Diretoria de Pessoas, com o desafio de modelar a segmentação dos processos de Cultura Organizacional tanto em termos regionais como nas diversas diretorias.

Autor, ator, cantor (em vias de se tornar produtor musical), e facilitador de debates e painéis. Pai de quatro filhos. Metódico e bem-humorado. Às vezes não. Cri-cri-cri, sempre: crítico, criterioso e criativo. Não cabe em caixa, recomenda-se nem tentar.

Analista de Sistemas, formado Administrador de Empresas com ênfase em AS. Especialista em Qualidade de Software, com 40 anos de carreira na área de TIC atuando em diversos papéis. Especialista em Tecnologias na Aprendizagem, praticante e estudios... Show more

Stacey Dennis

Stacey Dennis

Stacey Dennis, SHRM-SCP, CPC, ELI-MP, is a strategic HR consultant and coach with more than 15 years of experience helping organizations transform HR from a reactive function into a true driver of business performance. She is the founder of Possibilities Unlocked, where she specializes in building scalable HR systems, strengthening leadership capability, and coaching HR professionals to increase their influence at the executive level.

Stacey works extensively with high-growth, multi-site and private-equity-backed companies, guiding them through organizational design, onboarding redesign, culture alignment, leadership development and HR infrastructure buildouts. Known for her direct communication style and practical approach, she partners with executive teams to solve complex people challenges while keeping HR grounded in real business outcomes.

As a certified coach and facilitator, Stacey blends strategic HR expertise with advanced training in the Trusted Advisor Framework, the Energy Leadership Index (ELI), and DISC. She is recognized for helping HR Departments of One develop the confidence, communication skills and strategic mindset needed to be seen and heard as true advisors inside their organizations.

Stacey is also the creator of People People’s Lounge, a community dedicated to helping solo HR professionals build influence, reduce overwhelm and lead with clarity.

Stacey Dennis, SHRM-SCP, CPC, ELI-MP, is a strategic HR consultant and coach with more than 15 years of experience helping organizations transform HR from a reactive function into a true driver of business performance. She is the founder of Possibili... Show more

Gail Jacobs

Gail Jacobs

Gail thrives on embracing challenges and breaking away from routine, unless we talking coffee. As a qualified Industrial Engineer, a certified Project Management Professional, and with several Agile accreditations, she has embarked on a transformative journey to unlock the potential within individuals and teams. Gail's passion lies in guiding them to achieve their highest potential while honoring their unique ways of working.

In her role as an Agile Coach she lives by the "Nanny McPhee principle": when I’m needed but not necessarily wanted, that’s when I stay. But when I’m wanted but no longer truly needed, that’s my cue to step away. Gail inspires individuals and teams to overcome obstacles and achieve goals in dynamic, ever-evolving environments. She emphasizes sustainable goal-setting and cultivates a culture of self-motivation, equipping teams with the tools and confidence they need to succeed.

Gail’s personal mantra, “iTeach, iCoach, iMentor, iPlay, iLovePeople,” reflects her unwavering commitment to empowering others, fostering collaboration, and creating a shared journey toward growth and success.

Gail thrives on embracing challenges and breaking away from routine, unless we talking coffee. As a qualified Industrial Engineer, a certified Project Management Professional, and with several Agile accreditations, she has embarked on a transformativ... Show more

Anne Gabrillagues

Anne Gabrillagues

I’m a French agile coach and co-founder of essensei, a boutique consultancy specializing in agile transformations. With a strong focus on sustainable adoption, I help teams and organizations navigate complex contexts by implementing tailored, pragmatic agile methodologies. Drawing on my deep expertise in Scrum, Kanban, ScrumBan, and Lean IT, I empower teams to optimize their workflows, improve collaboration, and deliver value consistently.

My coaching extends beyond teams; I work closely with managers to help them excel in agile environments, guiding them in leadership transitions and fostering an agile mindset. I’m also passionate about product management, collaborating with Product Owners to refine roadmaps, enhance backlog management, and align strategic goals.

My technical background in development practices, application architecture, and information security gives me an edge when supporting teams in complex technical environments. It allows me to bridge the gap between agile methodologies and technical excellence, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.

As an active speaker and organizer of Agile conferences (Flowcon France, Agile Lean Europ), I’m known for my engaging, no-nonsense approach. I share real-world stories, practical workshops, and actionable insights, aiming to inspire and equip participants with tools they can immediately apply in their own contexts.

I’m a French agile coach and co-founder of essensei, a boutique consultancy specializing in agile transformations. With a strong focus on sustainable adoption, I help teams and organizations navigate complex contexts by implementing tailored, pragmat... Show more

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