Sanjay Basu is a Senior Director and Global Head within the Digital Software & Solutions business unit at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), USA. A senior technology and product leader with 30+ years of experience, he specializes in Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Digital Commerce, and Customer Intelligence platforms. He is widely recognized as a trusted technology advisor to CXOs of Fortune 500 enterprises, driving large-scale digital transformation, growth, and innovation programs across retail, consumer brands, travel, hospitality, and technology sectors.
In his current role, Sanjay leads flagship, award-winning enterprise products including Customer Intelligence & Insights™ (CI&I) and MasterCraft Connected Intelligence™, with responsibility for product strategy, US market growth, monetization, partnerships, and enterprise-scale deployments. His leadership has been instrumental in positioning CI&I as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Retail Customer Data Platform Software reports, while delivering consistent double-digit growth and building a portfolio exceeding USD 75M in revenue. He brings deep, hands-on expertise in AI, Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), machine learning, and data platforms, translating advanced technology into measurable business outcomes for global clients such as Walgreens, Macy’s, Cisco, Grocery Outlet, and PGA Golf Superstore.
Previously, Sanjay held multiple senior leadership and founding product roles at TCS, including Director of Product-Led Growth for Jile™, TCS’s enterprise Agile SaaS platform, and founding product and technology leadership roles in digital commerce, personalization, and marketplace platforms. He has successfully built and scaled global practices, launched cloud-native products across geographies, advised high-growth startups, and established strategic technology ecosystems with leading platform providers. With extensive global experience across the United States, Europe, and Asia, Sanjay combines strategic vision, product innovation, and execution excellence to deliver transformational impact at enterprise scale.

Sanjay Basu is a Senior Director and Global Head within the Digital Software & Solutions business unit at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), USA. A senior technology and product leader with 30+ years of experience, he specializes in Data, Artificial In... Show more

J'ai toujours cultivé une certaine polyvalence dont les différentes facettes s'enrichissent mutuellement.
Coach professionnel et agiliste, j'écoute et je questionne individus et organisations pour les aider à clarifier leurs problématiques et à construire leurs propres solutions.

J'ai toujours cultivé une certaine polyvalence dont les différentes facettes s'enrichissent mutuellement. Coach professionnel et agiliste, j'écoute et je questionne individus et organisations pour les aider à clarifier leurs problématiques et à cons... Show more

Anna Daugherty is the Senior Product Marketing Manager at Arnica where she spends her days trying to unlock the power of developer experience for application security. She has been a product marketer for more than 6 years, and in technology marketing for 11+ years. She enjoys video games, tabletop roleplaying, horror movies, and Carly Rae Jepsen.

Anna Daugherty is the Senior Product Marketing Manager at Arnica where she spends her days trying to unlock the power of developer experience for application security. She has been a product marketer for more than 6 years, and in technology marketing... Show more

Sarah Choudhary is a seasoned AI expert, entrepreneur, and thought leader with over 20 years of experience in the fields of data science, AI, and machine learning. As the CEO of ICE Innovations, Sarah has been instrumental in driving AI solutions that emphasize ethical design and responsible implementation.

Her work spans industries, including logistics, ride-hailing, and food management, with groundbreaking projects like the ICE ride-hailing app and iChef, which leverage AI for decision-making and operational efficiency. Sarah is also deeply involved in advocating for ethical AI practices, contributing to frameworks that align with the U.S. Executive Order 14110 on AI safety and trustworthiness.

A distinguished speaker, Sarah has presented at international conferences, including IQT Quantum + AI, and is passionate about making AI accessible and impactful for businesses and society alike.

Sarah Choudhary is a seasoned AI expert, entrepreneur, and thought leader with over 20 years of experience in the fields of data science, AI, and machine learning. As the CEO of ICE Innovations, Sarah has been instrumental in driving AI solutions tha... Show more

Toheeb Olanrewaju Olagoke is a software developer, AI enthusiast, and founder of Coding with Olacode. With a background in Computer Science, he focuses on building practical AI tools to help people solve real-world problems. His current project, an AI co-pilot for job applications, demonstrates how technology can simplify workflows, save time, and enhance professional opportunities. He is passionate about sharing knowledge, empowering others, and promoting innovation in tech.

Toheeb Olanrewaju Olagoke is a software developer, AI enthusiast, and founder of Coding with Olacode. With a background in Computer Science, he focuses on building practical AI tools to help people solve real-world problems. His current project, an A... Show more

Dino Crnalic is an entrepreneur and executive whose professional journey reflects steady progress built on discipline, patience, and responsibility. He immigrated to the United States in 1999 and began shaping his future through education and consistent effort. Adjusting to a new environment required humility and perseverance, which influenced his long-term perspective on opportunity and work. Rather than pursuing rapid recognition, he focused on learning how systems function, earning trust through dependable actions, and developing habits that support stability, accountability, and sustainable professional growth over time.

Dino completed his university education while competing as a collegiate athlete, balancing academic expectations with the structure and demands of organized sports. This stage of life requires focus, resilience, and strong time management. Daily training and competition reinforced the importance of preparation, teamwork, and composure under pressure, while academic responsibilities emphasized consistency and follow-through. These experiences helped him understand the value of shared effort and personal accountability, lessons that later shaped his approach to leadership and decision-making in professional settings.

Crnalic began his professional career in the health and fitness industry, gaining early exposure to both customer engagement and operational execution. Work in the supplement and retail environment provided practical insight into consumer education, ethical responsibility, and the importance of consistency in daily business activities. During this time, he remained personally committed to training and continued expanding his understanding of conditioning and health management. This balance between hands-on experience and continued learning helped him develop a realistic and grounded view of the industry.

Dino Crnalic later transitioned into gym ownership, operating two fitness facilities over a combined twelve-year period. These businesses grew steadily and eventually employed more than one hundred individuals across training, operations, and administrative roles. He remained directly involved in hiring, staff development, scheduling, and operational oversight. Managing teams of this size required patience, clear communication, and consistent standards, particularly during periods of growth, staffing challenges, and ongoing changes within the fitness industry.

Dino gained meaningful entrepreneurial experience through the long-term operation and expansion of these fitness businesses. The facilities served individuals with a wide range of experience levels, requiring adaptability and respect for personal goals. One location received public attention for its scale and long-term vision, reflecting careful planning rather than rushed growth. These years reinforced lessons in financial discipline, customer retention, and the importance of maintaining service quality during both stable periods and times of economic uncertainty.

Crnalic expanded his professional focus beyond gym ownership into executive leadership and capital development. He has participated in raising more than twenty million dollars in capital for business ventures, working with investors to support growth while maintaining accountability. He currently serves in a chief operating officer role in the health care sector, overseeing operational systems and contributing to organizational strategy. This position reflects years of experience managing people, processes, and long-term performance expectations with consistency and care.

Dino Crnalic maintains a regular fitness routine as part of daily life, including strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and structured conditioning. He also pursues challenging outdoor activities that require preparation, focus, and an appreciation of risk. Experiences such as deep-water scuba diving and skiing reinforce discipline and composure under demanding conditions. These activities are approached as personal practices that support balance, mental clarity, and long-term physical well-being rather than external recognition.

Dino places strong importance on family, integrity, and responsibility in both personal and professional life. He is a devoted father who prioritizes presence, guidance, and shared experiences while also caring for close family members. After experiencing the loss of his wife to severe illness in 2011, he committed time and effort to charitable support through an established organization. This period reinforced values of compassion, consistency, and long-term commitment that continue to guide his decisions and actions.

Dino Crnalic is an entrepreneur and executive whose professional journey reflects steady progress built on discipline, patience, and responsibility. He immigrated to the United States in 1999 and began shaping his future through education and consist... Show more

Neelam Koshiya is principal solutions architect (GenAI specialist) at AWS. With a background in software engineering, she moved organically into an architecture role. Her current focus is to help enterprise customers with their ML/ genAI journeys for strategic business outcomes. Her area of depth is machine learning. She likes to build content/mechanisms to scale to larger audience. She is passionate about innovation and inclusion. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and being outdoors.

Neelam Koshiya is principal solutions architect (GenAI specialist) at AWS. With a background in software engineering, she moved organically into an architecture role. Her current focus is to help enterprise customers with their ML/ genAI journeys for... Show more

Whit Lester has been a member of Primo Payday (formerly NAV Payroll) since its inception in June 2017. Prior to joining Primo Payday, he graduated from TCU in 2006 and spent the next 11 years learning how to successfully scale and grow niche software startups including AutoStar Solutions, Secure Close, Sigma Payments and the Fischer Real Estate Solution 'Managed Path'. He has helped Primo Payday grow from 1 US user client to over 250 user clients in the US and Canada with employee counts from 10 to 10,000 employees.

Whit Lester has been a member of Primo Payday (formerly NAV Payroll) since its inception in June 2017. Prior to joining Primo Payday, he graduated from TCU in 2006 and spent the next 11 years learning how to successfully scale and grow niche software... Show more

Speaker Bio:

Born in Cuba and raised with the unshakable belief that adversity can be fuel for greatness, Mrs. Maldonado is a dynamic keynote speaker who inspires audiences with her powerful story of perseverance, reinvention, and success. As a Cuban immigrant, she overcame language barriers, cultural challenges, and societal expectations to rise through the ranks of the marketing and sales world—proving that grit, vision, and heart can reshape any destiny.

Mrs. Maldonado speaks with authority and authenticity, drawing from real-life experiences of breaking through ceilings that others said were unbreakable. Her message is clear: you are not a product of your environment—you are the architect of your future. She challenges limiting narratives and empowers people to rewrite their own, reminding them that giving up is not an option when the dream is rooted in purpose.

With a blend of strategic insight, infectious optimism, and radical kindness, Liset delivers keynotes that move both people and performance. Whether addressing corporate teams, entrepreneurs, or leadership summits, she leaves her audiences energized, empowered, and ready to take bold action.

Topics Include:

Sales with Soul: Driving Results Without Losing Humanity

Breaking the Mold: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms

Marketing with Meaning: How Storytelling Builds Connection & Conversion

From Adversity to Authority: Turning Your Struggles into Strength

Available for: Keynotes • Panels • Workshops • Corporate Trainings

Speaker Bio: Born in Cuba and raised with the unshakable belief that adversity can be fuel for greatness, Mrs. Maldonado is a dynamic keynote speaker who inspires audiences with her powerful story of perseverance, reinvention, and success. As a Cu... Show more

Chike is an expert in business and technology strategy, with over a decade of experience leading global, hybrid teams to deliver large-scale, high-value transformation programmes. He combines lean agile and design thinking to deliver results on client projects across multiple sectors. Chike advises business leaders on key technology trends, helps translate user needs into a bold vision and strategy for change, designs new business propositions, and defines a solutions portfolio and roadmap. He is passionate about solving complex challenges using innovative digital and data technologies. As an intrapreneur, he leads the Capgemini Invent UK Business Apps and Low Code No Code team.

Qualifications
Cambridge Judge Business School | Digital Innovation & Transformation
Imperial College Business School | MSc International Health Management
Kings College London | BSc Biomedical Sciences

Certifications & Accreditations
Microsoft Certified Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate
Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
SAFe Agilist & Scrum Master

Chike is an expert in business and technology strategy, with over a decade of experience leading global, hybrid teams to deliver large-scale, high-value transformation programmes. He combines lean agile and design thinking to deliver results on clien... Show more

I am the Global Community Manager at Precogly, an open-source threat modeling platform, leading the charge in building and scaling a global community around our solution.

What I Do: I own the end-to-end community experience—from developer relations and AppSec engagement to strategic outreach targeting DORA/CRA compliance stakeholders. I orchestrate our presence across Discord, GitHub, LinkedIn, and X, creating touchpoints that matter.

My day-to-day includes running AMAs (Ask Me Anything) with security leaders, hosting webinars and product demos, executing outbound campaigns to developers and enterprise AppSec teams, and maintaining a direct feedback loop between our community and product team. I don’t just manage conversations—I shape product direction by translating user needs into actionable insights.

Working at the intersection of cybersecurity, compliance, and open-source community building, I’m helping redefine how security practitioners approach threat modeling. This role demands high discipline, consistent output, and comfort with rejection—qualities I bring to every outreach effort and community interaction.

Background: With 4+ years in Social Media Marketing and team leadership experience, I’ve delivered results across 10+ projects in Healthcare, Hospitality, Telecalling, and Education, specializing in Lead Generation, Campaign Management, and Community Growth.

I am the Global Community Manager at Precogly, an open-source threat modeling platform, leading the charge in building and scaling a global community around our solution. What I Do: I own the end-to-end community experience—from developer relation... Show more

Faical Yannick P. Congo holds a PhD in Cloud Computing and Data Systems and developed a strong research background in collaboration with NIST and Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA), focusing on cloud architectures, data platforms, and standardization-driven approaches.

He has led and contributed to large-scale cloud, data, and AI initiatives within major international organizations including OCP Nutricrops, Sodexo, and Alain Afflelou, working in regulated, multi-region, and business-critical environments.

In parallel, Faical has built entrepreneurial ventures in the United States, France, and Africa, delivering AI and digital solutions across multiple industries, from agriculture and services to retail and industrial sectors. His work consistently emphasizes vendor-agnostic architectures, open technologies, and long-term platform autonomy.

His current focus lies at the intersection of Private AI, cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps standards, with a particular emphasis on compute-driven AI standardization (CPU/GPU), agent-based architectures, and sovereign AI operating models.

Faical Yannick P. Congo holds a PhD in Cloud Computing and Data Systems and developed a strong research background in collaboration with NIST and Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA), focusing on cloud architectures, data platforms, and standardization... Show more

Principal Data and AI Solutions Architect at AWS since March 2019 with 20 years of industry experience. Single-threaded leader for multiple AWS analytics services, influencing product roadmaps and driving global strategic initiatives.

Author of two books: "AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate Study Guide" (O'Reilly) and "Simplify Big Data Analytics with Amazon EMR" (Packt), plus 15+ AWS blogs (160K+ views) and whitepapers on Neptune and Iceberg well-architected frameworks. Senior certified speaker at AWS Summits and re:Invent.

Holds multiple certifications: AWS (Generative AI Professional, Solution Architect, Data Engineer, Machine Learning, AI Practitioner), Google Cloud Professional Architect, Cloudera Hadoop Developer, Databricks Spark Developer, and LLM/GenAI Fundamentals.

Guides Fortune 100 customers through data modernization spanning migration, re-architecture, training, DevOps automation, and data governance. Drives strategic initiatives mapping to $700M+ revenue.

Principal Data and AI Solutions Architect at AWS since March 2019 with 20 years of industry experience. Single-threaded leader for multiple AWS analytics services, influencing product roadmaps and driving global strategic initiatives. Author of tw... Show more

With 15 years of expertise in the design and research domain, Nandini is currently a Lead UX Designer at Salesforce, where she shapes cutting-edge user experiences for the Energy and Utilities Cloud. Her career spans both design studios and global enterprises, where she has driven products from ideation to execution, seamlessly aligning business objectives with user needs.

During the lockdown, Nandini co-founded Crafty Delights, a creative venture dedicated to fostering connection among parents and children through engaging activities and thoughtful content.

Passionate about promoting team well-being, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring future talent, Nandini is committed to delivering meaningful impact in every project she undertakes. Outside of work, she’s an avid trekker and explorer, always drawing inspiration from the world around her.

With 15 years of expertise in the design and research domain, Nandini is currently a Lead UX Designer at Salesforce, where she shapes cutting-edge user experiences for the Energy and Utilities Cloud. Her career spans both design studios and global en... Show more

Modernization underpins business transformation; I support customers by simplifying the process with the expertise, tools and services that AWS provides. I have over 30 years of experience of supporting successful business transformation objectives with technology, 5 years with AWS.

Modernization underpins business transformation; I support customers by simplifying the process with the expertise, tools and services that AWS provides. I have over 30 years of experience of supporting successful business transformation objectives w... Show more

I am passionate about crafting high-quality software, both as a professional and as a hobbyist. I love to see people enjoy using the programs I create. I focus on frontend development in my professional life, but also build full-stack software on occasion.

In my current role at the Port of Rotterdam and Portbase, I'm crafting cross-platform software solutions to enhance the safety and efficiency of the port's land-side logistics. This includes the development of a website, a mobile application, and data analytics tools. We're always in the process of prototyping new features and gathering user feedback to refine our software. I find great satisfaction in this dynamic environment, where close collaboration with users and stakeholders is key.

I am very much into board games, tabletop games and large-scale multiplayer videogames.

I am passionate about crafting high-quality software, both as a professional and as a hobbyist. I love to see people enjoy using the programs I create. I focus on frontend development in my professional life, but also build full-stack software on occ... Show more

Ethan Ruby, Esq., is a licensed attorney in New York and an independent insurance adjuster with a focus on labor law, insurance defense, and high-exposure claims. He built his academic and professional foundation at the Bronx High School of Science, Binghamton University, and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Currently serving as a Senior Claim Specialist at National Claim Services, he brings experience in litigation, mediation, and risk transfer. His qualifications also include licenses in real estate, notary services, and adjusting.

Ethan was born in 1995 and raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in a bilingual household with dual citizenship in the United States and France. Growing up, he was influenced by his parents, who ran a successful hospitality business in New York City. Their example shaped his approach to leadership and commitment to hard work.

While in high school, Attorney Ethan Ruby participated in athletics and was part of a state-champion mock trial team. He began college in New Orleans, where he took part in community programs that mentored young boys who had lost their fathers. He later transferred and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Law in December 2017.

His legal experience began before law school, working as a paralegal at a business immigration firm and interning at the New York County Supreme Court. These early roles gave him exposure to litigation and court operations. In law school, he participated in the mediation clinic, resolving civil and small claims matters, and served as an Associate Editor for a legal journal. He also interned at organizations focused on legal aid and defense.

After passing the New York Bar in 2021, Ethan worked in law firms handling labor law, negligence defense, and insurance litigation. His responsibilities included legal drafting, client preparation, discovery, and court appearances. In 2023, he advanced to managing high-exposure cases involving complex liability and risk transfer.

Since September 2024, he has overseen labor law and construction-related claims, working closely with clients, investigators, and legal teams. Ethan Ruby continues to apply his legal knowledge and practical experience with clarity and professionalism.

Ethan Ruby, Esq., is a licensed attorney in New York and an independent insurance adjuster with a focus on labor law, insurance defense, and high-exposure claims. He built his academic and professional foundation at the Bronx High School of Science, ... Show more

Emily Cheshire is a leader of the CAS practice at Aprio, LLP, leading the team to support clients to scale their businesses.

With 15+ years of experience advising clients as an FCA chartered accountant and expert knowledge in the cloud accounting and CAS space, Emily brings her passion for creating profitable, efficient, future focused accounting teams

Emily Cheshire is a leader of the CAS practice at Aprio, LLP, leading the team to support clients to scale their businesses. With 15+ years of experience advising clients as an FCA chartered accountant and expert knowledge in the cloud accountin... Show more

I have been an MDM Administrator since Absolute software was doing MDM on Xraids. I am a self-proclaimed master at it and supported Chicago Public Schools (Launched it myself) with 150K iOS devices. I now support a small business with 800 devices.

I have been an MDM Administrator since Absolute software was doing MDM on Xraids. I am a self-proclaimed master at it and supported Chicago Public Schools (Launched it myself) with 150K iOS devices. I now support a small business with 800 devices. Show more

I bring 11 years of experience across Cognizant, Oracle, and AWS, spanning presales, sales, and post‑sales roles. I hold a PGDM from IIM Kozhikode. Over the past five years at Microsoft, I’ve been driving strategic engagement and business growth for global enterprise customers—most notably Walmart and Goldman Sachs—serving as their Account Manager.

I bring 11 years of experience across Cognizant, Oracle, and AWS, spanning presales, sales, and post‑sales roles. I hold a PGDM from IIM Kozhikode. Over the past five years at Microsoft, I’ve been driving strategic engagement and business growth for ... Show more

Rajesh Sura is a senior data and analytics leader with over 16 years of experience in designing and scaling enterprise data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and business intelligence (BI) solutions. He currently leads the Data Engineering and Business Intelligence function for North America Stores, Amazon, where he oversees the development of cloud-native architectures, AI-enabled BI tools, and conversational analytics platforms that support large-scale retail operations.

Rajesh has contributed to the design and deployment of Natural Language Interfaces for business intelligence, the migration of legacy data systems to cloud environments, and the creation of secure, governed frameworks for analytics. His work supports tens of thousands of users across global organizations, enabling faster, more informed decision-making through accessible and scalable data systems.

He is actively involved in promoting responsible AI adoption, data governance best practices, and cross-functional collaboration between engineering and business teams. Rajesh is a Senior IEEE Member and Fellow with technical organizations and regularly contributes to peer-reviewed research (150+ reviews) in journals like Elsevier and Springer, innovation forums, and mentoring programs in the fields of data science and analytics.

Rajesh Sura is a senior data and analytics leader with over 16 years of experience in designing and scaling enterprise data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and business intelligence (BI) solutions. He currently leads the Data Enginee... Show more

Senior Software Engineer with 9 years of experience building scalable, high-impact systems across fintech, government, and consumer tech.

Led a team of 6 engineers that delivered Nigerian government technology projects serving 7+ million citizens. At Chowdeck, Nigeria's leading food delivery platform, architected products and features that helped scale the platform to 1 million+ registered users, and re-engineered core systems to enable expansion into other African countries. Collaborated with distributed engineering teams across the US and Kenya through Andela, delivering fintech and data visualization solutions for global markets.

Senior Software Engineer with 9 years of experience building scalable, high-impact systems across fintech, government, and consumer tech. Led a team of 6 engineers that delivered Nigerian government technology projects serving 7+ million citizens.... Show more

Ejecutiva senior con más de 12 años de experiencia liderando áreas de analítica avanzada, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia comercial en empresas multinacionales en las industrias de e‐commerce, tecnología y startups. Ingeniera industrial con MBA experta en estrategia comercial y gestión de equipos multifuncionales a nivel LATAM.

Ejecutiva senior con más de 12 años de experiencia liderando áreas de analítica avanzada, inteligencia artificial e inteligencia comercial en empresas multinacionales en las industrias de e‐commerce, tecnología y startups. Ingeniera industrial con MB... Show more

Lev Fedorov is a software engineer at Amazon specialising in large-scale recommender systems and ranking for consumer products. He has worked on short-video feeds, image search and discovery systems serving millions of users, owning everything from candidate generation and ranking models to experimentation frameworks and observability. Lev has led migrations from classic k-NN + matrix factorisation stacks to more interpretable architectures with per-request traces and author-facing dashboards, helping product and trust & safety teams understand “why this item was shown”. He regularly shares his experience at industry events and community meetups, with talks on building recommenders from scratch, tackling popularity bias and feedback loops, and making ranking more transparent and governed.

Lev Fedorov is a software engineer at Amazon specialising in large-scale recommender systems and ranking for consumer products. He has worked on short-video feeds, image search and discovery systems serving millions of users, owning everything from c... Show more

Charutha Bandara has built his professional journey through steady effort, careful thinking, and a strong sense of responsibility. Over more than a decade, he developed his career by working directly with real systems and real challenges, allowing experience to shape his decisions. His progress reflects patience and consistency, with growth emerging from hands-on work rather than shortcuts. This approach has guided his movement from technical roles into leadership and entrepreneurial responsibilities.

In the early part of his career, Charutha demonstrated a strong interest in understanding how complex systems operate in practical settings. Software engineering became the foundation for this interest, offering a structured way to approach real-world problems. Charutha D. Bandara worked across different technical environments, learning how to adapt while maintaining reliability and clarity. These early experiences helped him develop discipline, attention to detail, and an appreciation for clear communication when working with others.

As his experience grew, he began taking on responsibilities beyond direct development tasks. Bandara contributed to planning, system design, and long-term decision-making, which required a broader perspective. This shift encouraged him to think about sustainability, usability, and long-term impact rather than only immediate results. Balancing technical execution with thoughtful planning became a key part of his professional growth.

Over time, he moved into senior and executive-level roles, leading teams and managing priorities. These positions required steady judgment, accountability, and the ability to make clear decisions under pressure. His leadership style remained grounded in firsthand technical experience, helping him stay realistic and approachable. He emphasized preparation, consistency, and follow-through, building trust through actions rather than authority.

After many years in technology-focused roles, Charutha reached a point where he could pursue work more closely aligned with his personal interests. Motorcycles had long been an essential part of his life, offering balance outside professional responsibilities. Riding and maintaining performance machines reinforced values he already practiced in his work, including precision, patience, and respect for tools and process.

This personal interest eventually intersected with his professional background. Bandara recognized the importance of careful motorcycle transportation and applied his technical and operational mindset to help shape a service built around responsibility and experience. Systems were thoughtfully designed, and service standards reflected an understanding of what riders value when they trust others with their machines. Growth followed through reliability and consistency rather than speed.

Outside of professional work, Charutha D. Bandara maintains a creative interest in photography, focusing mainly on landscapes and automotive subjects. This outlet supports observation and balance, complementing his technical discipline. Across engineering, leadership, entrepreneurship, and creative pursuits, Charutha Bandara continues to focus on steady improvement, clear thinking, and work shaped by experience, care, and long-term commitment.

Charutha Bandara has built his professional journey through steady effort, careful thinking, and a strong sense of responsibility. Over more than a decade, he developed his career by working directly with real systems and real challenges, allowing ex... Show more

Manav Kapoor is a seasoned product and technology leader with over 14 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of technology, customer experience, and business strategy. He currently serves as a Senior Technical Product Manager at Amazon's Selling Partner Trust and Store Integrity organization, leading AI/ML-powered technology innovations that protect customers from sales abuse through unfair and illegitimate business practices across Amazon's global marketplace, safeguarding 300MM+ Amazon customers worldwide.
Previously, as a VP at Goldman Sachs, Manav led the fraud product team for Apple Card and spearheaded the launch of the digital High Yield Savings Account in partnership with Apple, the first banking product fully integrated into Apple's iOS ecosystem, which accumulated over $10 billion in deposits.
Manav has built a career translating complex technical challenges into customer-first innovations, spanning marketplace trust and safety, fraud detection, digital banking, and customer experience. An IEEE Senior Member and Forbes Technology Council member, he speaks on ecosystem-driven product strategy, AI governance, and responsible AI implementation in regulated industries and e-commerce.

Manav Kapoor is a seasoned product and technology leader with over 14 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of technology, customer experience, and business strategy. He currently serves as a Senior Technical Product Manager at A... Show more

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

•Team Manager and Solution Architect Lead on the Dynamics SMB Delivery team at Stoneridge Software
•25+ years of experience in functional consulting for Dynamics implementations and upgrades, as well as directly supporting SMB clients for Dynamics GP, CRM, and Business Central
•Microsoft certifications:
• Microsoft Certified Trainer
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales
• Microsoft Business Central

•Team Manager and Solution Architect Lead on the Dynamics SMB Delivery team at Stoneridge Software •25+ years of experience in functional consulting for Dynamics implementations and upgrades, as well as directly supporting SMB clients for Dynamics G... Show more

With more than twenty years in the business applications space, Andrew has built a strong record of innovation and results. He joined WebSan Solutions Inc. as a partner in 2008 and helped transform the company into an award-winning Microsoft partner. When WebSan was acquired by Rand Group in 2025, Andrew became part of the Rand Group leadership team. Today, he continues to drive growth and innovation both internally and for customers.

With more than twenty years in the business applications space, Andrew has built a strong record of innovation and results. He joined WebSan Solutions Inc. as a partner in 2008 and helped transform the company into an award-winning Microsoft partner.... Show more

Komal Jindal is the Founder of Kala, a purpose-led fabric brand built at the intersection of creativity and intention. As a Senior Actuarial Analyst, she specializes in data automation and visualization, bringing structure and efficiency to complex systems.

Beyond her corporate role, Komal mentors young professionals and emerging founders — helping them build clarity, systems, and confidence in their journeys. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful: blend analytical thinking with creative purpose to build something that lasts.

Komal Jindal is the Founder of Kala, a purpose-led fabric brand built at the intersection of creativity and intention. As a Senior Actuarial Analyst, she specializes in data automation and visualization, bringing structure and efficiency to complex s... Show more