Consumer Goods & Services

Professionals focused on products and services for personal use, working in sectors like retail, customer care, and product development

Harry Potte

Harry Potte

I am Harry Potter, an SEO and Digital Marketing Specialist based in the USA, dedicated to elevating brands in the packaging sector. My focus lies in combining technical search engine optimization, content strategy, and performance marketing to drive scalable traffic, increase brand authority, and turn search visibility into measurable business growth.

I am Harry Potter, an SEO and Digital Marketing Specialist based in the USA, dedicated to elevating brands in the packaging sector. My focus lies in combining technical search engine optimization, content strategy, and performance marketing to drive ... Show more

Markus Mäkelä

Markus Mäkelä

Markus Mäkelä is a platform engineer specializing in generative AI applications. Over the past 2 years, he has focused primarily on integrating agentic capabilities into various parts of the platform engineering stack. He especially enjoys developing scalable and portable foundations that enables his team to keep pace with the fast moving cutting edge of the field of generative AI.

Markus Mäkelä is a platform engineer specializing in generative AI applications. Over the past 2 years, he has focused primarily on integrating agentic capabilities into various parts of the platform engineering stack. He especially enjoys developing... Show more

Kelly Gonsalves

Kelly Gonsalves

Kelly Gonsalves is a NYC-based entrepreneur and the owner of an accounting firm specializing in e-commerce. She founded Totally Booked in 2015 to help small businesses boost profitability through efficient accounting and technology. A QuickBooks Level 2 Certified ProAdvisor and two-time Insightful Accountant Top 10 ProAdvisor, Kelly has co-founded three companies and worked with Intuit as a consultant and content creator. She's a frequent speaker at industry conferences and a webinar host, plus an Intuit Trainer Writer Network alumnus. Outside work, she enjoys paddleboarding with her dog, cooking, and DIY projects.

Kelly Gonsalves is a NYC-based entrepreneur and the owner of an accounting firm specializing in e-commerce. She founded Totally Booked in 2015 to help small businesses boost profitability through efficient accounting and technology. A QuickBooks Leve... Show more

Jeewan Singh

Jeewan Singh

Jeewan Singh is a Senior Business Analyst who enjoys making sense of messy problems—both in spreadsheets and in real life. With a Master’s degree in Business Analytics and years of hands-on experience, he works at the intersection of strategy, data, and decision-making.

When he’s not translating business needs into practical solutions, you’ll find him creating content, making YouTube videos, or playing (and occasionally overplaying) multiple sports. His curiosity for both structure and creativity shapes how he approaches work and life.

Jeewan Singh is a Senior Business Analyst who enjoys making sense of messy problems—both in spreadsheets and in real life. With a Master’s degree in Business Analytics and years of hands-on experience, he works at the intersection of strategy, data, ... Show more

Bradley Kirshenbaum

Bradley Kirshenbaum

Bradley Kirshenbaum is a Johannesburg-based creative and the founder of Love Jozi. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design in 1993, he built his career in advertising, marketing and corporate communications before developing his own brands and independent design practice.

In 2005 he created a stylised graphic of Johannesburg’s skyline that launched Love Jozi. What began as a T-shirt side hustle has grown into a design brand spanning apparel, maps, wallpapers, merchandise and custom work for a host of clients.

His book and talk, I Love You I Hate You, explore his complicated relationship with Johannesburg through 20 years of Love Jozi, using humour, irony and close observation to turn the city’s contradictions into a distinctive visual language.

Bradley Kirshenbaum is a Johannesburg-based creative and the founder of Love Jozi. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design in 1993, he built his career in advertising, marketing and corporate communications before developing his o... Show more

Gunnar Klaming

Gunnar Klaming

Track record in different industries and disciplines.
Passionate about building high-performing teams. Strong focus on leadership, change, and continuous optimization.
Studied in Aachen (Germany) and Lugano (Switzerland).

Track record in different industries and disciplines. Passionate about building high-performing teams. Strong focus on leadership, change, and continuous optimization. Studied in Aachen (Germany) and Lugano (Switzerland). Show more

Madhav Jayesh Kumar Pandya

Madhav Jayesh Kumar Pandya

Madhav Pandya is a results-driven Senior Supply Chain Manager with over nine years of experience leading end-to-end planning and operational excellence across complex global manufacturing networks. He specializes in Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and capacity optimization, with a strong track record of enabling data-driven decision-making and delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings.
Currently at Abbott Laboratories, Madhav leads supply chain strategy and planning for a large-scale manufacturing portfolio, managing hundreds of SKUs and raw materials while aligning cross-functional teams across commercial, finance, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and logistics. He is known for building advanced analytics solutions, including executive dashboards and scenario modeling frameworks that provide visibility into capacity, inventory health, and financial impact. His work has directly contributed to over $1 million in cost savings through improved inventory and risk management.
Madhav has played a critical leadership role in high-pressure environments, including the 2022 infant formula supply crisis and the large-scale production ramp-up of COVID-19 test kits. His ability to manage uncertainty, coordinate with global suppliers, and maintain service levels under constraints highlights his strength in crisis response and supply continuity planning.
With a foundation in industrial engineering and Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt and Black Belt certified), he combines analytical rigor with practical execution. He has led continuous improvement initiatives, optimized manufacturing systems, and mentored cross-functional teams to enhance performance and scalability.
Madhav holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University. His expertise spans capacity planning, inventory optimization, financial impact analysis, and executive stakeholder management, making him a trusted advisor in strategic supply chain transformation.

Madhav Pandya is a results-driven Senior Supply Chain Manager with over nine years of experience leading end-to-end planning and operational excellence across complex global manufacturing networks. He specializes in Integrated Business Planning (IBP)... Show more

Kody Peterson

Kody Peterson

Kody Peterson leads engineering teams at Foresight Sports, building apps that help golfers understand and improve their game through data and visualization. His work often lives where hardware, software, and user experience meet.

He started his career as a hands-on engineer and never fully left that mindset, staying close to architecture and technical decisions even as his role shifted toward leadership. He enjoys exploring how far modern frameworks like Flutter can be stretched when real product requirements demand it.

When not working on mobile systems, he’s usually experimenting with new tech, building side projects, or finding new ways to turn complex systems into simple user experiences.

Kody Peterson leads engineering teams at Foresight Sports, building apps that help golfers understand and improve their game through data and visualization. His work often lives where hardware, software, and user experience meet. He started his ca... Show more

Obed Nwachukwu

Obed Nwachukwu

Obed is a Senior Data Analyst and Educator with a strong focus on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making with strong regulatory compliance within the public sector. Currently working on scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions, he brings real-world industry experience into the conference.

Alongside his professional work, Obed has delivered over 500 mentoring sessions and supported 50+ students in achieving top career breakthroughs, as well as coaching over 1,000 university students. Passionate about education and inclusion, Obed is committed to helping more young children and underrepresented groups build confidence and careers in tech.

Obed is a Senior Data Analyst and Educator with a strong focus on turning complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making with strong regulatory compliance within the public sector. Currently working on scalable data pipeli... Show more

Filippo Cappellaro

Filippo Cappellaro

SISA certified Solution Architect in the Modern Workplace area at Avanade. For enterprise, corporate and SMB level projects in all markets, managing complete solutions on Microsoft Platform Modernization technologies: Mffice 365, Intune, Phone System, MS DCCP, W365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. Complex migration and M365 adoption projects. Management of the pre-sales phase with relations with C-Level customers, definition of economic targets, High-Level and Low-Level project, staffing resources for delivery, management of economic, legal, contractual and capability components.
Supervision and management of projects during delivery and post go-live service.

SISA certified Solution Architect in the Modern Workplace area at Avanade. For enterprise, corporate and SMB level projects in all markets, managing complete solutions on Microsoft Platform Modernization technologies: Mffice 365, Intune, Phone System... Show more

Juan Tinazzo

Juan Tinazzo

Juan es ingeniero electrónico especializado en sistemas embebidos. Actualmente es cofundador de TMI Electronics, una empresa dedicada al desarrollo de sistemas embebidos de alta complejidad. Apasionado por crear, prototipar y entender cómo funcionan las cosas, combina experiencia en electrónica, programación y Linux embebido con una fuerte orientación a soluciones elegantes y eficientes. Además de su perfil técnico, mantiene una marcada curiosidad interdisciplinaria que lo llevó a involucrarse en redes, servidores, automatización y prototipado físico. Cree que la ingeniería también tiene un componente artístico, y que cada diseño refleja la personalidad de quien lo crea.

Juan es ingeniero electrónico especializado en sistemas embebidos. Actualmente es cofundador de TMI Electronics, una empresa dedicada al desarrollo de sistemas embebidos de alta complejidad. Apasionado por crear, prototipar y entender cómo funcionan ... Show more

Iwuji Anthony

Iwuji Anthony

Anthony Iwuji is a Software Architect and Technical Lead with extensive experience in software engineering, system architecture, fintech, and building scalable technology solutions.

Over the course of his career, Anthony has worked across different areas of technology, including payments, digital wallets, disbursements, banking solutions, enterprise systems, and business process automation. He has led engineering teams and contributed to the development of real-world products and platforms used in production.

Anthony is the Co-Founder of DChoiceCore Technologies Ltd, a technology company focused on building software solutions and solving business-driven problems for companies and enterprise businesses. DChoiceCore also leverages the Internet of Things in combination with software to develop innovative solutions to real-world business and operational challenges.

He is also the Co-Founder of DChoiceMart, a Lagos-based e-commerce food store company that gives users access to foodstuffs and other essential food products online, with orders distributed directly to their homes. Through DChoiceMart, Anthony is contributing to the use of technology to make food shopping more convenient and accessible.

As an entrepreneur and technology leader, Anthony is passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems and build products that create meaningful impact.

Currently, he focuses on designing scalable technology solutions, leading technical teams, and driving the automation and digital transformation of business processes. His journey in technology has been shaped by continuous learning, resilience, hands-on experience, and a commitment to consistently improving his skills.

Beyond building software, Anthony is passionate about inspiring young people and aspiring technology professionals. He believes that success is not always about having all the answers or progressing faster than everyone else, but about being willing to start, continuously learn, remain disciplined, and keep showing up even when the journey becomes difficult.

Through his story and experiences, he hopes to encourage the next generation to believe in their potential and understand the power of consistency, continuous learning, and persistence in achieving meaningful success.

Anthony Iwuji is a Software Architect and Technical Lead with extensive experience in software engineering, system architecture, fintech, and building scalable technology solutions. Over the course of his career, Anthony has worked across differen... Show more

Lirec Williams

Lirec Williams

Lirec Williams is a Systems Program Manager and enterprise analytics leader at DHL Supply Chain North America, where he drives large-scale data strategy, governance, and business intelligence transformation across the organization. As a leader within the Operations Excellence and Analytics space, he is responsible for designing and scaling solutions that enable leaders to make faster, more informed decisions through trusted, secure, and accessible data.

Lirec is the visionary behind SecureView, a scalable data security framework that transformed how Power BI solutions are governed and deployed across the enterprise. His work in advancing role-based access control and standardizing data security practices earned him the DHL CEO Award, recognizing his innovation, leadership, and measurable impact on the organization.
With over a decade of experience spanning operations, analytics, and team development, Lirec is known for building high-performing, culture-driven teams that consistently deliver results. He blends deep technical expertise with a strong focus on people, developing environments rooted in trust, accountability, and continuous growth. His leadership approach enables teams to move beyond reporting and toward delivering strategic insights that drive business value.

Beyond his corporate role, Lirec is a respected speaker and leadership strategist, as well as the creator of 15 Minutes with Dad—a platform dedicated to emotional intelligence, fatherhood, and generational growth. He brings a distinctive voice to leadership, integrating data, culture, and purpose to help organizations and individuals reach their full potential.

Lirec Williams is a Systems Program Manager and enterprise analytics leader at DHL Supply Chain North America, where he drives large-scale data strategy, governance, and business intelligence transformation across the organization. As a leader within... Show more

Dr Fernando De La Peña Llaca

Dr Fernando De La Peña Llaca

Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca is CEO & President of Aexa Aerospace, a NASA and DoD contractor recognized globally for innovation. He led the first two-way holographic teleportation with astronauts on the International Space Station and has won NASA’s JSC Director’s Innovation Award and Exceptional Software Award. A sought-after futurist and author (AI in a Nutshell, 33 Predictions for the Next 33 Years), Dr. De La Peña bridges aerospace, defense, and commercial technology. His work has been featured by NASA, TIME, and international media, and he regularly speaks at global conferences including DEFCON, NDIA, and the International Astronautical Congress.

Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca is CEO & President of Aexa Aerospace, a NASA and DoD contractor recognized globally for innovation. He led the first two-way holographic teleportation with astronauts on the International Space Station and has won NASA’s... Show more

Juan Cristóbal Araque Araque

Juan Cristóbal Araque Araque

Juan Cristóbal Araque es ingeniero de datos en una multinacional de consumo masivo, donde diseña las arquitecturas que sostienen la analítica del negocio en Ecuador. Su formación en machine learning viene del programa GCI World del laboratorio Matsuo-Iwasawa de la Universidad de Tokio, y actualmente cursa una maestría en Big Data e Ingeniería de Datos en la Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Forma parte del comité de Big Data & Analytics de DAMA Ecuador, donde impulsa iniciativas de formación abierta sobre IA aplicada y arquitecturas de datos gobernadas.

Juan Cristóbal Araque es ingeniero de datos en una multinacional de consumo masivo, donde diseña las arquitecturas que sostienen la analítica del negocio en Ecuador. Su formación en machine learning viene del programa GCI World del laboratorio Matsuo... Show more

Red Punzalan

Red Punzalan

Name: Rhenie “Red” Punzalan
Role: Brand Management Consultant, Visual Strategist and Storyteller, Creative Director
Location: Philippines

Description:
Rhenie “Red” Punzalan is a multi-disciplinary creative specializing in holistic brand management, personal branding, and visual storytelling. With a foundation rooted in digital art, fashion photography, and strategic marketing, his work bridges emotion and structure—transforming ideas into compelling brand experiences.

His creative journey began over a decade ago through photo manipulation and surreal compositions using Adobe Photoshop, evolving into a distinct approach that blends conceptual photo-surrealism with intentional storytelling. Today, he helps brands, creatives, and executives articulate their identity with clarity, depth, and visual precision.

Red’s philosophy centers on creating from feeling rather than imitation—encouraging individuals to embrace their multiplicity and express their authentic voice in a saturated digital landscape. Through his work, he continues to advocate for multi-potentiality, proving that it’s not only acceptable to be many—but powerful.

Core Expertise:

Holistic Brand Strategy Personal Branding for Creatives & Executives Visual Storytelling & Creative Direction Conceptual Photography & Photo Surrealism Digital Marketing & Content Strategy

Philosophy:
Create from what you feel, not just what you see.

Notable Work:
Collaborations with local and international beauty and lifestyle brands, including Kedma, Inglot, Origani, Vine Esthetics, and independent creative projects merging fashion and surreal visual narratives.

Current Focus:
Empowering multi-passionate individuals to build intentional, emotionally resonant personal brands through strategy and creative expression.

Name: Rhenie “Red” Punzalan Role: Brand Management Consultant, Visual Strategist and Storyteller, Creative Director Location: Philippines Description: Rhenie “Red” Punzalan is a multi-disciplinary creative specializing in holistic brand managem... Show more

Lawrence Juma

Lawrence Juma

I'm a tech community architect and storyteller based in Nairobi, Kenya. Over the last five years, I've built and led vibrant communities—helping hundreds of developers, security enthusiasts, and innovators find their voice.

My passion is making complex DevOps and Infosec topics accessible, actionable, and fun. Whether I'm organizing events, creating content, or mentoring, I focus on building bridges between people and technology.

I'm a tech community architect and storyteller based in Nairobi, Kenya. Over the last five years, I've built and led vibrant communities—helping hundreds of developers, security enthusiasts, and innovators find their voice. My passion is making co... Show more

Laura Irma Elli

Laura Irma Elli

Product Designer con oltre 10 anni di esperienza nella progettazione di prodotti e servizi digitali complessi, dove unisce bisogni degli utenti, obiettivi di business e vincoli tecnologici.

Oggi è Associate Experience Design Director in AKQA, dove guida team di UX e UI Design su progetti strategici internazionali, collaborando con Product Manager, stakeholder e team tecnologici per trasformare esigenze di business in prodotti di valore.

Nel corso della sua carriera ha lavorato in settori come sanità, farmaceutico, alimentare, energia e sport, collaborando con clienti internazionali tra cui Nestlé, Plenitude, GSK, Menarini, British Telecom e The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy of Qatar.

Affianca all'attività professionale quella di docente di UX Writing presso lo IED di Milano, con la convinzione che condividere conoscenza sia parte integrante del lavoro di chi progetta. Il suo obiettivo è creare prodotti e servizi che semplifichino davvero la vita delle persone.

Product Designer con oltre 10 anni di esperienza nella progettazione di prodotti e servizi digitali complessi, dove unisce bisogni degli utenti, obiettivi di business e vincoli tecnologici. Oggi è Associate Experience Design Director in AKQA, dove... Show more

André Costa

André Costa

André é criador e líder da comunidade de práticas Agile Flow Curitiba e coautor do livro "O que nenhum Scrum Master te contou", disponível na Amazon. André possui bastante experiência em facilitação de times, tanto em TI, quanto na área de negócios, sendo Lean Inception Facilitator desde 2020. Atualmente exerce o papel de RTE na ExxonMobil, mas trabalhou por mais de 7 anos como Enterprise Agile Coach, dentro de empresas de médio e grande porte nacionais e globais.

Quando não está trabalhando, André curte passar tempo cozinhando e assistindo streaming de filmes e séries.

André é criador e líder da comunidade de práticas Agile Flow Curitiba e coautor do livro "O que nenhum Scrum Master te contou", disponível na Amazon. André possui bastante experiência em facilitação de times, tanto em TI, quanto na área de negócios, ... Show more

Collin Quiring

Collin Quiring

Collin Quiring is a capable professional with over 20 years of experience in several industries supporting Business Intelligence, Project Management, Resource Management, Product Development, Systems Administration, and Training.
Collin is certified in Power BI and has trained 1000's of individuals in the usage of Power BI ranging from introductory to advanced courses. His passion is for users at all levels to get the most out of the software as possible to be able to produce results that are meaningful and actionable.

Collin Quiring is a capable professional with over 20 years of experience in several industries supporting Business Intelligence, Project Management, Resource Management, Product Development, Systems Administration, and Training. Collin is certifi... Show more

Guntur Dwi Cahyono

Guntur Dwi Cahyono

6+ years of experience as Data Engineer in various industries and business application. Maintain lovely job as if a wife with bunch ETL pipeline process, data to business insight, and options of technologies. Suppose to have lovers as named Python but also affair to one named SQL. Currently falling to Google and Confluent environment for big data technology and streaming.

6+ years of experience as Data Engineer in various industries and business application. Maintain lovely job as if a wife with bunch ETL pipeline process, data to business insight, and options of technologies. Suppose to have lovers as named Python bu... Show more

Emmanuella Theophilus

Emmanuella Theophilus

Theophilus Emmanuella is a Content and Personal Branding Strategist and the founder of WordBuilt, where she helps founders and professionals communicate their ideas clearly and build a stronger presence around their work.

Her work sits at the intersection of content, storytelling and professional visibility. Over the past few years, she has worked on personal brands, ghostwritten for founders, and built her own presence online while learning what makes people pay attention to good work.

She is particularly interested in the gap between having something valuable to offer and being able to communicate that value in a way people understand.

Through her work, she helps professionals move beyond simply “creating content” to thinking more intentionally about what they want to be known for, how they communicate their expertise and how their professional reputation grows over time.

She is also a law graduate with an interest in technology and cybersecurity, and enjoys exploring the intersection between technology, communication and the way people build careers in a digital world.

Theophilus Emmanuella is a Content and Personal Branding Strategist and the founder of WordBuilt, where she helps founders and professionals communicate their ideas clearly and build a stronger presence around their work. Her work sits at the inte... Show more

Philippe Bouzaglou

Philippe Bouzaglou

While studying at Harvard alongside Mark Zuckerberg, Philippe played a pivotal role in shaping the early days of Facebook by introducing the concept of the Social Graph during the platform's founding stage in the famous Harvard dorm room. Philippe has since gone on to achieve numerous milestones in the fields of data science and machine learning. Notably, he served as the Vice President of Data Science and Machine Learning at Gorillas, a leading European quick-commerce food delivery company.

While studying at Harvard alongside Mark Zuckerberg, Philippe played a pivotal role in shaping the early days of Facebook by introducing the concept of the Social Graph during the platform's founding stage in the famous Harvard dorm room. Philippe ha... Show more

Marcin Gora

Marcin Gora

I believe that methodology should serve the organization, not the other way around. My role is to transform strategic chaos into streamlined, orderly processes that eventually run themselves. I specialize in designing "operational engines" - from initial concept and tool selection to the first successful implementation.

As a Project & Program Management practitioner with almost 20 years of experience, I have guided organizations through complex transformations, implementing ERP systems and leading international programs with large, distributed teams. My approach is rooted in tailored solutions; I am convinced that a company’s unique DNA requires a hybrid "blend" of methods rather than a one-size-fits-all framework.

Key areas where I drive value:
- Scaling without the Chaos: Having overseen programs with 40 parallel projects and 12 project managers, I know how to build mechanisms that withstand the pressure of rapid growth.
- Remote Leadership Culture: Working remotely for the past 10 years, I’ve refined the art of motivating teams and maintaining operational flow across different time zones and cultures.
- Research-Driven Insights (PhD Candidate): I am currently finalizing my doctoral research on knowledge transfer and hybrid methodologies. I provide organizations with the practical tools needed to create their own effective management "mix."

As a speaker and lecturer, I bridge the gap between real-world business insights and academic rigor. As a mentor, I support managers and teams in mastering the skills necessary for today’s dynamic, global environment.

I believe that methodology should serve the organization, not the other way around. My role is to transform strategic chaos into streamlined, orderly processes that eventually run themselves. I specialize in designing "operational engines" - from ini... Show more

Frank Tamre

Frank Tamre

Currently an Engineering Manager at Thermondo, where we are making living climate neutral a reality!
I previously led a team of Android Engineers to build Android Apps at Kyosk. I have consulted on various tech projects as a developer and as a systems architect specialising in App optimisation for the developing markets. Ex-Intel, Ex-SnappMobile and ITU. I started one of the first coding bootcamps in Africa.
I love building and empowering developer communities: KotlinKenya, Android254 & AzureKe. A chef, reader, mountain climber, i play with cameras, pro-Lifeguard , pro-diver and swimmer.

Currently an Engineering Manager at Thermondo, where we are making living climate neutral a reality! I previously led a team of Android Engineers to build Android Apps at Kyosk. I have consulted on various tech projects as a developer and as a syste... Show more

Kshitij Kumar

Kshitij Kumar

Kshitij Kumar (KK) has served as Chief Data Officer and Enterprise Board member across prominent organizations including Haleon, Farfetch and OneFootball. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and innovation in leveraging Data, AI/ Generative AI, Machine Learning technologies, Responsible AI, and AI Governance to drive transformative business outcomes.

Recognized among the World's Top 100 Chief Data Officers (2023, 2024), Top 100 Data Influencers (2024), and Top 40 Chief AI/Analytics Officers, KK is also a member of the Gartner Data and AI Board. His expertise lies in building advanced data ecosystems that drive organizational transformation and competitive advantage.

Kshitij Kumar (KK) has served as Chief Data Officer and Enterprise Board member across prominent organizations including Haleon, Farfetch and OneFootball. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and innovation in... Show more

Madhu Vadlamani

Madhu Vadlamani

15 + years of experience in AI and Data analytics. Speaker - mentor and trainer

15 + years of experience in AI and Data analytics. Speaker - mentor and trainer Show more

Shivaramakrishnan Kalpetta Subramaniam

Shivaramakrishnan Kalpetta Subramaniam

Shivaramakrishnan Kalpetta Subramaniam is an accomplished product management leader with over 12 years of experience designing and scaling machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that have driven multi-billion-dollar impact across some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Meta, Levi Strauss, HEB, and Nestlé.
Currently serving as Product Lead at Meta, Shivaramakrishnan is responsible for Advantage+ Automation an AI-driven ads solution that enables advertisers to optimize their marketing budgets with full automation across Meta platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. This initiative has delivered substantial improvements in ad performance and advertiser ROI, particularly during high-traffic holiday periods like Black Friday and Christmas. He also led Meta’s first-ever AI-powered holiday automation system, streamlining campaign budget allocation and management through ML-led optimization.
Previously, he held senior product leadership roles at Levi Strauss, where he spearheaded Levi.com’s ML-based personalized shopping experience. His work in neural network-driven search and dynamic product browsing led to measurable improvements in conversion rates and revenue impact. He also expanded Levi’s global payment experience by integrating secure, mobile-first payment methods such as Apple Pay, Venmo, and Afterpay, targeting next-generation consumers.
Earlier in his career, Shivaramakrishnan launched HEB Grocery’s first e-commerce platform, laying the digital foundation for what has become a major revenue stream. He also drove digital transformation at Nestlé Starbucks’ B2B e-commerce portal, transitioning high-value clients to online ordering platforms.
He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from PSG College of Technology, Anna University. He has been recognized with the CIO Award for his work at HEB and awarded an academic scholarship at IIM.
Shivaramakrishnan is known for combining deep technical fluency with user-centric product thinking. His expertise lies at the intersection of AI/ML, product strategy, and scalable digital commerce, making him a sought-after voice in intelligent automation and product innovation.

Shivaramakrishnan Kalpetta Subramaniam is an accomplished product management leader with over 12 years of experience designing and scaling machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that have driven multi-billion-dollar impact a... Show more

Scott Haines

Scott Haines

Scott Haines is a seasoned software engineer specializing in massive distributed data systems and streaming technologies. Over the past 15 years, he’s built and scaled data infrastructure at leading companies, including Yahoo!, Twilio, Nike, and, currently stepped into a role as a Staff Developer Advocate at Databricks.

Scott was a Databricks Beacon/MVP for five years before joining Databricks, he’s the author of books on Apache Spark and Delta Lake, and makes it his mission to help organizations successfully adopt open-source.

Scott Haines is a seasoned software engineer specializing in massive distributed data systems and streaming technologies. Over the past 15 years, he’s built and scaled data infrastructure at leading companies, including Yahoo!, Twilio, Nike, and, cur... Show more

Sandeepa Bhatia

Sandeepa Bhatia

Sandeepa Bhatia is a creative professional, author, and Visual Merchandising expert with extensive experience in retail, design, packaging, product development, and brand presentation. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and Fashion Retail Management from NIFT Delhi, she combines creative vision with strategic thinking to create impactful visual experiences. An accomplished author, she has written numerous books on crafts, gift packaging, visual merchandising, and DIY projects, inspiring creativity through her work.

Sandeepa Bhatia is a creative professional, author, and Visual Merchandising expert with extensive experience in retail, design, packaging, product development, and brand presentation. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and Fashion Retail Ma... Show more

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