Business & Management

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

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

Scott Chacon

Scott Chacon

Scott Chacon was the cofounder of GitHub; now cofounder and CEO of GitButler, a next generation version control client, based in Berlin. Scott helped grow GitHub from 4 cofounders to 450 employees over 8 years, eventually being acquired by Microsoft for $7.5 billion. Scott is also the author of Pro Git, published by Apress and found online at git-scm.com. In unrelated news, he holds a WSET Level 3 certification in Wines and Spirits and owns a dog rescue outside of Berlin.

Scott Chacon was the cofounder of GitHub; now cofounder and CEO of GitButler, a next generation version control client, based in Berlin. Scott helped grow GitHub from 4 cofounders to 450 employees over 8 years, eventually being acquired by Microsoft ... Show more

Baris Kanlica

Baris Kanlica

First of all, he is a husband and father, is a traveler, is a bookworm.

More than 15 years, he has been professionally in business life. His area of ​​expertise is to plan the strategic processes of a company and to make improvements in the process to ensure human and computer compatibility. It covers the planning of the company’s marketing, sales and service activities in the scope of the basic processes and making the computer-based software/hardware infrastructures suitable for the purpose. After meeting Microsoft Dynamics CRM 1.2 version years ago, he has been working as a CRM software consultant in various positions within Microsoft Dynamics CRM projects for years.

He lives in London with the title of CEO at Mawens Business Solution, founded in 2015. He continues to develop CRM / xRM projects by consulting on Marketing and Strategic Management issues.

To date, he has developed more than 200 software projects for more than 150 companies at home and abroad and has received the Dynamics CRM MVP award and title many times since 2009 for his work in this field.

He speaks events/conferences at many universities, institutions. He is among the founders of the 365 Community, which organizes events about Dynamics 365 worldwide. (https://events.powercommunity.com/)

His articles are published in many sites as editor and writer.

Some Links:

Microsoft MVP Profile: https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5001870

Interview: https://msdynamicsworld.com/story/dynamics-crm/dynamics-profile-entrepreneurial-spirit-and-community-achievements-crm-mvp-baris-?modal_forms_redirect=1

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bariskanlica/

The company website is https://mawens.com and Mawens Business Solutions is one of the important Omni-Channel Platform leaders and Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the world.

Flexxii (https://flexxii.com) is a platform that allows you to reach your customers quickly via Whatsapp, SMS, Email, Chatbot, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WebForm and so on. In short, Flexxii is a revolutionary new solution for marketing and customer service.

First of all, he is a husband and father, is a traveler, is a bookworm. More than 15 years, he has been professionally in business life. His area of ​​expertise is to plan the strategic processes of a company and to make improvements in the proces... Show more

Rachelle Williams

Rachelle Williams

Rachelle Williams is an Agile Coach, Consultant, and Certified “Training from the BACK of the Room!” (TBR) Trainer with over a decade of experience helping teams and leaders learn, adapt, and continuously improve across industries from defence and pharma to media, retail, and oil & gas. Through her company Furnell Projects Ltd, Rachelle brings people-first agility to life blending brain-science-based learning with Agile principles to help people not just learn new skills but remember and apply them. Known for her energy, authenticity, and practical approach, Rachelle creates safe, engaging spaces where everyone contributes. When she’s not coaching or training, you’ll find her exploring new countries (43 and counting!), taking inspiration from her travels to design workshops that spark curiosity, connection, and continuous improvement.

Rachelle Williams is an Agile Coach, Consultant, and Certified “Training from the BACK of the Room!” (TBR) Trainer with over a decade of experience helping teams and leaders learn, adapt, and continuously improve across industries from defence and ph... Show more

Lee Twito

Lee Twito

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Gérard Borreill

Gérard Borreill

Ayant débuté ma carrière en tant que testeur, développeur puis architecte logiciel, j'ai découvert l'eXtreme Programming que j'ai commencé à appliquer dès ma première expérience en tant que chef de projet. Puis je suis devenu Product Owner et surtout Scrum Master. Formateur sur l'agilité depuis plus de 10 ans, j'interviens en tant que Coach Agile pour accompagner les individus, les équipes et les organisations. Je les aide à s'améliorer régulièrement, à collaborer, à innover.

Ayant débuté ma carrière en tant que testeur, développeur puis architecte logiciel, j'ai découvert l'eXtreme Programming que j'ai commencé à appliquer dès ma première expérience en tant que chef de projet. Puis je suis devenu Product Owner et surtout... Show more

Priyanka Kuvalekar

Priyanka Kuvalekar

Priyanka Kuvalekar is a Senior UX Researcher at Microsoft with 8+ years of experience leading cutting-edge AI and advanced user experience research. She leads mixed-method research for Microsoft Teams Calling and agentic AI collaboration experiences, helping shape how enterprises communicate and collaborate at scale.

At Microsoft, Priyanka leads cross-functional collaboration across product, design, engineering, and data science to drive AI-focused user experiences and agentic AI ecosystems. She translates research into clear product recommendations that influence strategy, roadmap decisions, and engineering execution for Teams Calling, part of Microsoft Teams, one of the world's leading enterprise collaboration platforms serving80+ million calling users. Her work evaluates usability, accessibility, and trust from early concept validation through launch readiness and post-launch iteration, incorporating perspectives from global customers, including regulated sectors such as healthcare and financial services.

Throughout her career, Priyanka has led end-to-end UX research across Microsoft, Cisco Webex, Global Payments, and Korn Ferry, spanning enterprise collaboration, communication, FinTech, and HR platforms. She holds a Master of Science in User Experience and Interaction Design and is an accessibility champion, leading research with people with disabilities to ensure products are inclusive, compliant, and usable from the start.

Beyond her core role, Priyanka demonstrates strong leadership through community and industry engagement. She is a Founding Member of Women in Tech and runs an Instagram blog (@uxr.pri) with 5,000+ followers, sharing practical guidance for aspiring researchers and insights into working on high-velocity AI product teams. She has also mentored 100+ UX and AI professionals through ADPList and LinkedIn.

Priyanka has been invited to speak at multiple Tech, UX and AI Conferences. She was recently invited as a speaker at the Grace Hopper Conference 2025, which drew over 30K attendees, and previously has also spoken at the Women in Tech 2024, 2025 conferences, Cisco AI Accessibility Initiatives and more.

Priyanka Kuvalekar is a Senior UX Researcher at Microsoft with 8+ years of experience leading cutting-edge AI and advanced user experience research. She leads mixed-method research for Microsoft Teams Calling and agentic AI collaboration experiences,... Show more

Babak Abbaschian

Babak Abbaschian

Babak Abbaschian is a technology executive, researcher, and speaker with over 15 years of experience shaping AI, machine learning, and data-driven transformation across startups, mid-sized organizations, and global enterprises. Holding a Ph.D. in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, his work sits at the intersection of deep technical rigor, strategic leadership, and human-centred system design.

As Senior Director of Data Strategy and Analytics at Churchill Downs Incorporated, home of the iconic Kentucky Derby, Babak led a large-scale machine learning and digital transformation initiative that modernized legacy systems and embedded AI across the business. By integrating predictive analytics, natural language processing, recommendation systems, and intelligent automation, his leadership helped drive sustained, measurable growth during periods of significant economic uncertainty, while expanding customer engagement and operational resilience.

Beyond enterprise transformation, Babak is deeply engaged in the startup ecosystem. He serves on the boards of multiple startup studios and mentors AI-driven ventures from early ideation through venture funding. Several companies under his guidance have secured significant VC investment, reflecting his ability to align advanced technology with real market needs and long-term viability.

Babak is also an active researcher with contributions spanning speech recognition, reinforcement learning, recommendation systems, and human-centered computing. His work frequently explores how intelligent systems interact with human cognition, emotion, and trust, particularly in sensitive domains such as healthcare, neurodiversity, and mental well-being.

A recognized AI and analytics leader, Babak is a frequent speaker, panellist, and chair at international conferences focused on AI, digital transformation, and responsible technology. Known for translating complex technical concepts into clear, accessible insights, his talks emphasize leadership, accountability, and the human consequences of the decisions we make with data and AI.

In addition to his industry work, Babak has taught programming, database design, and human–computer interaction as an academic instructor, contributing to the development of the next generation of technologists and leaders.

Babak Abbaschian is a technology executive, researcher, and speaker with over 15 years of experience shaping AI, machine learning, and data-driven transformation across startups, mid-sized organizations, and global enterprises. Holding a Ph.D. in Mac... Show more

Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra

Deepak has been working with BMC Software since 2021 and managing DevX Products Portfolio. He has overall 25+ years of IT industry experience. Specialized in helping customer developing world class customer experience using leading edge technologies.

Before joining BMC Software., he has worked with IBM for more than 17 supporting many Airlines and Retail customers. His expertise includes Product and Service Management. He has vast experience in DevOps, Front End Mobile and Web development, Enterprise Integration using MuleSoft and IIB, Migration to various Cloud (IBM, Azure, AWS), Modernization, Automation, Mainframe and middle-ware development, Complex Program Management, DevOps, Testing, Offshore development and people management. He loves watching crime thriller and travelling in his free time.

Deepak has been working with BMC Software since 2021 and managing DevX Products Portfolio. He has overall 25+ years of IT industry experience. Specialized in helping customer developing world class customer experience using leading edge technologies.... Show more

Víctor Jordan Calero Méndez

Víctor Jordan Calero Méndez

As a Solutions Architect and Developer at Power Platform, my passion is creating applications that transform and optimise business processes. I am dedicated to designing and implementing technology solutions that not only solve current problems, but also drive innovation and long-term growth.

Specialising in implementing Centre of Excellence (COE) teams in enterprises, I work hand-in-hand with teams to maximise the potential of Microsoft technologies. My goal is to facilitate digital transformation, creating business applications that improve operational efficiency and collaboration.

In addition to my role as an architect and developer, I enjoy delivering Power Platform and Microsoft 365 training. Sharing my knowledge and experience allows me to help other professionals integrate and leverage these tools in their organisations.

My approach is always personal and collaborative, seeking not only technical results, but also to convey humanity and enthusiasm for technology in every project. I believe in the power of innovation to improve our lives and in the importance of enjoying and sharing what we do.

As a Solutions Architect and Developer at Power Platform, my passion is creating applications that transform and optimise business processes. I am dedicated to designing and implementing technology solutions that not only solve current problems, but ... Show more

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