Mark Miller is a seasoned Business Systems Manager, responsible for the implementation and management of all IT applications across an international steel processor. He has implemented Microsoft D365 F&O, Copilot, Power BI, and many other platforms during his time at Steel Warehouse. He holds BA and MBA degrees from Indiana University, and he is an adjunct professor for their business school teaching courses to executives on how to leverage IT. Outside of work, Mark can be found spending time with his wife and two wonderful children.

Mark Miller is a seasoned Business Systems Manager, responsible for the implementation and management of all IT applications across an international steel processor. He has implemented Microsoft D365 F&O, Copilot, Power BI, and many other platforms d... Show more

Swapna is a Principal Product Lead at Microsoft, currently leading Enterprise Search & M365 Copilot productivity experiences for enterprise users and has previously led OEM partnerships for OneDrive that served 50M+ users worldwide.

In her previous life, Swapna led products in the fintech space at a Canadian bank, involving R&D innovation in digital payments, cards and emerging technologies. While at RBC, Swapna also led experiences in the financial planning & personal investments space.​

Swapna was the Head of Product at a SaaS data intelligence company that provided insights to enterprise clients through AI models. Whilst in Singapore, Swapna was responsible for driving eCommerce growth in Asia and Europe for the world’s largest publishing company, Scholastic, as their Product Manager.

She started her career with Accenture, and is a technology buff. Her current passion lies in scaling and monetizing enterprise and consumer platforms.

Swapna is a Principal Product Lead at Microsoft, currently leading Enterprise Search & M365 Copilot productivity experiences for enterprise users and has previously led OEM partnerships for OneDrive that served 50M+ users worldwide. In her previou... Show more

Leslie Short is the owner of The Cavu Group and the author of "Expand Beyond Your Current Culture." With four decades of experience as a seasoned brand and culture strategist and leadership advisor, she founded The Cavu Group to address critical challenges in building and guiding organizations toward sustainable cultural growth.
Leslie is uniquely skilled at fostering environments that promote continuous evolution and innovation. Her approach emphasizes the importance of listening to and understanding people, whom she recognizes as an organization's greatest asset.
She is deeply committed to creating and maintaining diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive cultures. Leveraging her expertise, she develops inclusive workplace strategies and facilitates transformative discussions that challenge the status quo.
Her work delves into the vital intersections of leadership, culture, accessibility, and social impact, equipping businesses with actionable insights to thrive in today’s dynamic and complex business landscape.

Leslie Short has an accomplished background that includes business, entrepreneurship, marketing, and the arts. Her journey began as a classical ballet dancer, which took her to Europe, where she lived for over a decade. After her dance career, Leslie founded an entertainment business in Japan, which was recognized as the country's best business in 1994.
She held influential roles, including President of Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations at FUBU The Collection, as well as Corporate Operating Strategist at prominent companies both domestically and internationally. Additionally, Leslie launched K.I.M. Media LLC (Keep It Moving) and founded Ascend Bereavement Management, demonstrating her versatility and innovative mindset.

A highly sought-after speaker, Leslie has addressed audiences at prestigious events hosted by Fortune 500 companies, universities, the United Nations, and the European Union, sharing her expertise and insights with a global audience. Leslie is a Chaplain, Certified Mediator, and Conflict Coach.

Leslie Short is the owner of The Cavu Group and the author of "Expand Beyond Your Current Culture." With four decades of experience as a seasoned brand and culture strategist and leadership advisor, she founded The Cavu Group to address critical ch... Show more

Annie Phan is a data and AI leader transforming how modern enterprises scale impact through data analytics, AI/ML innovation, and digital operations.
At Diligent Corporation, she serves as Head AI Solution Architect, driving enterprise-wide AI transformation across Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Finance. Annie leads the design and deployment of secure, AI-powered solutions built to automate complex knowledge retrieval and workflows. Her work focuses on architecting scalable AI stacks, ensuring responsible deployment within a governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) context, and integrating AI into core enterprise systems to drive measurable business outcomes.
At Fanatics Collectibles, she led one of the company’s most ambitious digital transformation programs, owning product strategy and delivery for dozens of AI/ML applications supporting hundreds of users across design, production, and business operations. Her work spans cross-functional stakeholder management, agile delivery, generative AI onboarding tooling, and KPI design—driving widespread adoption and lasting operational change.
Previously, Annie served as a Data & AI expert at McKinsey & Company, helping clients in real estate, healthcare, and consumer sectors unlock substantial business value. She led McKinsey’s Advanced Industries AI & Analytics Squad, building capabilities across hundreds of client engagements, and drove global go-to-market execution for Rewired: The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI, reaching thousands of executives across dozens of countries.
Annie is a Founding Member of the AI Think Tank, an international community advancing AI thought leadership and innovation, a member of the Forbes Business Council, recognized for her contributions to technology leadership, and a member of Hackathon Raptors—a prestigious community of seasoned experts and leaders in the field of technology and AI dedicated to advancing innovation and impactful solutions. She is a published thought leader with articles on data talent, analytics translation, governance, and AI-driven change management featured in Forbes, HackerNoon, and DZone. Annie serves as a judge for global tech awards, including Globee Awards and Business Intelligence Group, and speaks frequently on data and AI strategy at industry events and universities, including Brown University.
Annie holds a Master’s in Data Science and a Bachelor’s in Economics & Development Studies from Brown University, graduating magna cum laude. She is fluent in English, Vietnamese, and Spanish.

Annie Phan is a data and AI leader transforming how modern enterprises scale impact through data analytics, AI/ML innovation, and digital operations. At Diligent Corporation, she serves as Head AI Solution Architect, driving enterprise-wide AI trans... Show more

Through her signature R.E.S.T.™ framework, Brieanna Lightfoot Smith helps audiences release perfection, reclaim purpose, and rebuild rhythm so they can live and lead from a place of Freedom, Flow, and Fulfillment.

Through her signature R.E.S.T.™ framework, Brieanna Lightfoot Smith helps audiences release perfection, reclaim purpose, and rebuild rhythm so they can live and lead from a place of Freedom, Flow, and Fulfillment. Show more

Janet has been working within the Microsoft Dynamics ego system for over 24 years. Both within Microsoft , Partner networks & Consultancy. She is one of the leading change practitioners in Dynamics & Power Platform, she knows what works & the effort it requires to be successful.

Janet is one of the founding members of the power platform community & known for mentoring & supporting up & coming talent. Janet is passionate about ensuring a safe & equal opportunities for women within the IT industry.
She is known for being straight talking – you have be warned.

Janet has been working within the Microsoft Dynamics ego system for over 24 years. Both within Microsoft , Partner networks & Consultancy. She is one of the leading change practitioners in Dynamics & Power Platform, she knows what works & the effort... Show more

A Morehouse College alum, Veteran, and Solution Architect, Nolan S. Code specializes in the infrastructure that makes AI possible. He has spent years designing secure, large-scale systems for global enterprises and now applies that rigor to community impact. As Founder and Executive Director of the Atlanta AI and Robotics Initiative (AARI), Nolan is building a "Garage Data Center" culture in Atlanta, teaching applied architecture to turn concepts into deployed reality. He believes that as AI commoditizes code, the future belongs to those who own the infrastructure.

A Morehouse College alum, Veteran, and Solution Architect, Nolan S. Code specializes in the infrastructure that makes AI possible. He has spent years designing secure, large-scale systems for global enterprises and now applies that rigor to community... Show more

Heather Satterley is the Director of Education of Media at Woodard.

Heather’s passion for helping others and her love for technology have shaped her career in public accounting. Her affinity for facilitating change within an organization is paramount to her work, helping businesses design and automate their business processes using cutting-edge technologies. Heather wholeheartedly believes in the power of community and the magic that is created when people work together toward the same purpose.

In addition to her work with Woodard, Heather is the co-host of The Appy Hour with Liz and Heather, a webinar series devoted to demystifying the world of technology and apps in the accounting profession. She is also the co-creator and producer of Appy Hour Camp, a collaborative retreat experience created to connect and nurture the relationship between accounting professional educators and software developers.

Heather was named a categorical top 10 ProAdvisor in 2017 and 2019 and was listed as one of the top influential people in accounting by Accounting Today in 2019.

Heather Satterley is the Director of Education of Media at Woodard. Heather’s passion for helping others and her love for technology have shaped her career in public accounting. Her affinity for facilitating change within an organization is param... Show more

Passionate about Technology, Sociology and Philosophy

Passionate about Technology, Sociology and Philosophy Show more

Driven by a passion for quality, Kanika Vatsyayan is the Vice-President of delivery and Operations at BugRaptors, overseeing all quality assurance initiatives. With over 10 years in the IT industry, Kanika brings a wealth of experience in test leadership and management across diverse sectors. She is committed to result-oriented, business-centric approaches and actively explores emerging technologies to optimize business models. Kanika is an experienced blogger, sharing her automation and manual testing expertise with a wider audience.

Driven by a passion for quality, Kanika Vatsyayan is the Vice-President of delivery and Operations at BugRaptors, overseeing all quality assurance initiatives. With over 10 years in the IT industry, Kanika brings a wealth of experience in test leader... Show more