Consumer Goods & Services

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

Stéphane Decock

Stéphane Decock

PHP & Symfony developer for 13 years, i've built many complex system, internal apps or ecommerce.
I was part of the Sylius Core Team, and I also am a certified trainer.
I am now CTO at DigtAG, swiss company that provides an ecommerce application for employees benefits.

PHP & Symfony developer for 13 years, i've built many complex system, internal apps or ecommerce. I was part of the Sylius Core Team, and I also am a certified trainer. I am now CTO at DigtAG, swiss company that provides an ecommerce application fo... Show more

Siddharth Bellad

Siddharth Bellad

Siddharth Bellad is an AI builder and product thinker currently completing his Master's at Duke. With a background in process engineering and no CS degree, he taught himself to build with AI and in doing so, ran into every UX wall an AI product can create. He's built MVPs, shipped agents, competed in AI hackathons, and landed a product internship at an enterprise tech company. His perspective is from the inside: what builders actually trade away when moving fast, and what it costs the humans on the other end.

Siddharth Bellad is an AI builder and product thinker currently completing his Master's at Duke. With a background in process engineering and no CS degree, he taught himself to build with AI and in doing so, ran into every UX wall an AI product can c... Show more

Renan Serrano

Renan Serrano

Renan Serrano is a founding growth operator and AI/ML researcher based in the Bay Area, working at the intersection of agent benchmarking, adversarial evaluation, and frontier AI go-to-market.

He was the first team member at AthenaHQ (YC W25), where he grew the company from 0 to $2.5M ARR in 12 months, shipped 34% of all production deployments in the first three months, and designed the AEO/GEO/SEO motion that became its primary acquisition engine — closing and retaining Fortune 500 logos including Twilio, Sanofi, PagerDuty, L'Oréal, and RGA.

As a consultant he co-designed the brand positioning and ABM motion that closed an Anthropic contract, and as an IC authored adversarial tasks and verifiers where frontier models fail on Computer-Use Agents, building GUI environments and a sandboxed monorepo runner for OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and xAI.

He is currently working on Revisioning.ai (legal benchmarks via RL + rubric-based evaluation in domains where frontier labs do not know the correct answer) and Future Principle (strategic-manifold simulations for Big Four decision-making).

He is a Anthropic Partner, Certified Clay GTM Engineer (1st Cohort), contributor to the Harvey legal benchmark, Reforge author (reverse GTM, persona heatmap, AI implementation).

US patent holder (US20230348819A1). Two-time founder and TEDx, SXSW, and Japan House speaker.

Renan Serrano is a founding growth operator and AI/ML researcher based in the Bay Area, working at the intersection of agent benchmarking, adversarial evaluation, and frontier AI go-to-market. He was the first team member at AthenaHQ (YC W25), whe... Show more

Ishan Khanna

Ishan Khanna

Ishan is a passionate product enthusiast and self-taught developer who loves open source technologies, tech conferences, and hackathons.

He is currently a Staff Engineer at Doordash. Prior to that he worked at Coupang, TikTok, Tinder, Getaround, Booking.com, and Inshorts.

He is also a PMC member at Apache Fineract Project and a Maintenaner at Mifos Initiative. He successfully graduated as a Google Summer of Code Intern in 2014 under Mifos and in 2015 under XMPP Standards Foundation and has been mentoring students at Google Summer of Code ever since.

Ishan is a passionate product enthusiast and self-taught developer who loves open source technologies, tech conferences, and hackathons. He is currently a Staff Engineer at Doordash. Prior to that he worked at Coupang, TikTok, Tinder, Getaround, B... Show more

Francisco Carneiro

Francisco Carneiro

As an experienced leader in B2B Sales, SaaS, and AI, I specialize in aligning strategic business goals with innovative technology solutions. In my current role at the Eclipse Foundation, I focus on driving growth within the tech ecosystem and fostering global partnerships. With over a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering transformative strategies, my expertise spans AI, data insights, and full-stack development, consistently driving new revenue streams and optimizing business performance.

As an experienced leader in B2B Sales, SaaS, and AI, I specialize in aligning strategic business goals with innovative technology solutions. In my current role at the Eclipse Foundation, I focus on driving growth within the tech ecosystem and fosteri... Show more

Michael Baeyens

Michael Baeyens

A reference in the world of design and product, creator of La Conf Qui Tue Le Game, and a key contributor to the rise of user- and product-centered culture at France Télévisions for over 10 years, Michael Baeyens (“Mitch”) is currently National Director of Product and Design Practices at eXalt, leading a community of more than 200 product and design professionals (since June 2024).

Following the success of Human After All — closing keynote at UX Conf 2023 (800+ attendees) and subsequently performed 8 times across France for a total audience of over 3,500 — Mitch established himself as a distinctive voice on the ethical, cultural and strategic impacts of AI, drawing a parallel between the career of Daft Punk and our relationship with automation, robotics and generative systems.

Since then, he has created and delivered two major conferences:

UI0 – Interface Zero: The Rise of Invisible Products in the Age of AI,
an exploration of how AI agents are reshaping product design by shifting from user-facing interfaces to products designed for agent-consumers. The talk examines the deep impact of this paradigm shift on design and product roles, methods and responsibilities. UI0 has been presented more than 16 times across France and internationally (including LPC Paris and PMF Zurich), reaching over 8,000 attendees and generating more than 8,000 video views.

FAMOUS – Lessons Learned on Brand, Values and Resilience from the Most Iconic (and Maybe the Most Underrated) Product of Our Times (FLUPA 2025),
a cultural and strategic analysis of Taylor Swift’s career as a product ecosystem, extracting concrete lessons on brand consistency, long-term vision, value systems and resilience that modern product teams can apply to their own work.

Recognized for mastering the art of storytelling, Mitch brings audiences along through a distinctive mix of sharp insight, humor, personal anecdotes and pop culture references. Sitting at the intersection of strategic planning, design leadership and product expertise, he delivers talks that are both intellectually rigorous and highly engaging — making him an unmissable speaker on the future of product, design and culture in the age of AI.

A reference in the world of design and product, creator of La Conf Qui Tue Le Game, and a key contributor to the rise of user- and product-centered culture at France Télévisions for over 10 years, Michael Baeyens (“Mitch”) is currently National Direc... Show more

Sanjay Basu

Sanjay Basu

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

Wim Godden

Wim Godden

Wim Godden has been working with open source technologies since 1997 and has been involved in open source projects such as PHPCompatibility and OpenX.
Next to web development, he's worked with a wide range of technologies (from database clusters to Internet backbone design) and worked a lot on high-scalability projects and on coaching/training web engineers.
He's currently the CTO at one of the leading European locker companies for luggage storage and festivals/concerts.

Wim Godden has been working with open source technologies since 1997 and has been involved in open source projects such as PHPCompatibility and OpenX. Next to web development, he's worked with a wide range of technologies (from database clusters to ... Show more

Shanti Greene

Shanti Greene

Shanti Greene is the leader of Data Science and AI Innovation at Answer Rocket.. A passionate technologist, over the past 2 decades he has helped countless organizations transform their disorganized data into valuable business insights. His teams have utilized leading-edge technologies (large language models, computer vision, neural network-based forecasting) to improve business outcomes. Shanti’s expertise extends to cloud and data engineering, having architected the data ingestion, storage, and retrieval for a fully containerized, poly-cloud capable, near real-time analytics platform. In addition to his consulting role, Shanti is a professor at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, where he teaches graduate-level analytics.

Shanti Greene is the leader of Data Science and AI Innovation at Answer Rocket.. A passionate technologist, over the past 2 decades he has helped countless organizations transform their disorganized data into valuable business insights. His teams ha... Show more

Antony Diaz

Antony Diaz

Antony Diaz is a Microsoft MVP, Colombian-Canadian tech entrepreneur, and cybersecurity specialist, focused on responsible AI for social good.

As CEO & co-founder of AskAïa, an AI-powered immigration platform that gives newcomers and the companies that hire them clear, data-driven road-maps: centralizing documents, tracking key dates, and delivering proactive compliance alerts in more than 80 languages.

Antony shares best practices on trustworthy AI and election integrity through weekly articles, conference talks, and hands-on workshops across the Americas. Driven by a background in mathematics, he continues the mission to deploy advanced technology, tempered by empathy, to solve real problems at scale and leave no one behind.

Antony Diaz is a Microsoft MVP, Colombian-Canadian tech entrepreneur, and cybersecurity specialist, focused on responsible AI for social good. As CEO & co-founder of AskAïa, an AI-powered immigration platform that gives newcomers and the companies... Show more

Phanindra Gangina

Phanindra Gangina

Phanindra Gangina is an accomplished Full Stack Azure and Enterprise Solutions Architect with extensive experience in software development, cloud engineering, and enterprise solutions design. Over the course of his career, he has partnered with global organizations to deliver technology-driven transformation through modern architectures, cloud-native applications, and innovative digital platforms. His expertise lies in creating secure, scalable, and high-performing systems that enable businesses to operate with agility and resilience.
With a strong foundation in Microsoft technologies and Azure, Phanindra has successfully architected and delivered solutions across industries including manufacturing, insurance, investment, and healthcare. He has played pivotal roles in guiding enterprises through complex digital transformations, leading teams in building microservices architectures, integrating advanced cloud capabilities, and modernizing legacy systems. His work demonstrates a deep commitment to aligning technology solutions with organizational goals while ensuring reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.
Phanindra’s accomplishments include architecting cloud-native integrations, designing zero-trust frameworks, and implementing enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation. He has also streamlined production support by embedding monitoring tools and integrating third-party systems to enhance efficiency and customer experience. His leadership is marked by a strong focus on collaboration, mentoring, and applying best practices that empower teams to deliver sustainable results.
Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in enabling organizations to adopt cutting-edge technologies such as Azure Kubernetes Services, serverless solutions, and advanced API management frameworks. His ability to blend technical depth with business understanding has resulted in successful deployments that improve user experience, automate processes, and create measurable value for stakeholders.
Phanindra’s professional journey reflects not only technical mastery but also a forward-looking approach to technology adoption. He thrives in dynamic environments where innovation, security, and reliability are essential. His dedication to continuous learning and adapting to evolving trends positions him as a trusted leader in enterprise architecture and cloud transformation.

Phanindra Gangina is an accomplished Full Stack Azure and Enterprise Solutions Architect with extensive experience in software development, cloud engineering, and enterprise solutions design. Over the course of his career, he has partnered with globa... Show more

Anthony Akpan

Anthony Akpan

With over seven years of hands-on experience, Anthony is a seasoned Senior Software Engineer specialising in scalable web applications and startup ecosystems. Passionate about leveraging modern technology to solve common issues, Anthony excels at turning ambitious product visions into robust, maintainable codebases

With over seven years of hands-on experience, Anthony is a seasoned Senior Software Engineer specialising in scalable web applications and startup ecosystems. Passionate about leveraging modern technology to solve common issues, Anthony excels at tur... Show more

Jonathan Pasternak

Jonathan Pasternak

Jonathan Pasternak is a seasoned bankruptcy and restructuring attorney who has built one of the largest debtor bankruptcy practices in the nation by volume. With more than three decades of experience, he has guided clients through complex financial transactions in both legal and advisory roles. Throughout his career, he has developed strong working relationships with companies, lenders, investors, fiduciaries, and other professionals. He has focused his work on helping clients stabilize operations, restructure debt, and move forward during periods of financial distress.

For 36 years, Jonathan has represented parties across a wide range of industries. His primary focus has been the reorganization and restructuring of private and public companies. Over the course of his career, he has advised hundreds of individual and corporate clients on debtor and creditor representation, workouts, recapitalizations, asset sales, and complex Chapter 11 proceedings.

In addition to insolvency matters, Pasternak has handled commercial real estate and finance transactions tied to distressed assets. His work has included resolving property-related debt issues, restructuring business asset portfolios, and guiding transaction-driven reorganizations. In each case, he has applied careful financial analysis and practical legal strategy. He remains focused on achieving business objectives, whether through negotiated solutions or court-supervised proceedings.

For more than 20 years, Jonathan managed his own boutique bankruptcy law firm. Under his leadership, the firm became one of the leading Chapter 11 debtor practices in the country by case volume. He oversaw daily operations while maintaining an active caseload, working directly with clients and coordinating with courts and other stakeholders.

His work has earned recognition from peers and professional organizations. In 2017, Jonathan was named YJP Professional of the Year for his contributions to restructuring and insolvency efforts. He was also consistently ranked among the top 20 bankruptcy lawyers in the nation by volume and was recognized as a Super Lawyer for more than 15 consecutive years. He has lectured at insolvency conferences and has been interviewed on radio and television regarding large-scale bankruptcies.

Education has played an important role in his life. Pasternak graduated cum laude from The Pingry School in 1981 and later from Brown University in 1985, where he studied American History and Literature. He has served as a class representative and remains active in alumni initiatives. His family also maintains close ties to Brown University.

Jonathan has supported charitable and community initiatives, including food and clothing drives and educational organizations. For 11 years, he served on the Board of Trustees of Temple Sinai of Bergen County, where he helped oversee governance and fiduciary matters. He has also provided pro bono legal services to individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations.

Outside of his legal career, Pasternak is an accomplished musician and performer. Music remains an active interest, and he is known for his dedication to preparation and technical skill. He is also a field recorder and archivist of live music. In his local community, he has coached youth sports and participated in community events.

Throughout his career, Jonathan Pasternak has focused on helping clients navigate financially distressed situations with steady judgment and practical solutions. His work in bankruptcy, commercial real estate, and corporate restructuring reflects a long-standing commitment to professional responsibility and service, hallmarks that continue to define him.

Jonathan Pasternak is a seasoned bankruptcy and restructuring attorney who has built one of the largest debtor bankruptcy practices in the nation by volume. With more than three decades of experience, he has guided clients through complex financial t... Show more

Vanessa Zamy

Vanessa Zamy

Vanessa Zamy, known as The Business Defibrillator®, is a catalyst for transformative change within organizations. As CEO of LiberationX Contracts, Vanessa leads a nationwide team of trainers and coaches who help leaders build high-performing teams able to navigate the modern workplace.

Vanessa brings a wealth of experience working with diverse organizations, from Fortune 500 companies and public sector agencies to small businesses and startups. She excels as a global dynamic speaker, leadership trainer, and HR strategist, driving meaningful shifts in mindset and performance across all levels and industries.

Vanessa Zamy’s powerful insights have been featured in esteemed publications including Fast Company and NPR Marketplace, affirming her status as a thought leader in corporate wellness and leadership development. Vanessa's personal journey from adversity to triumph serves as a compelling testament to her unwavering determination, unparalleled expertise, and unmatched performance prowess.

On worldwide stages, Vanessa captivates audiences with her commanding presence and insightful sessions, guiding corporate professionals towards heightened levels of success. In 2025, Vanessa delivered over 52 trainings across 16 states in the US, three countries, and two continents. Participants have noted Vanessa’s training to be “energetic, informative, and encouraging” with her “authentic and engaging style” of speaking “a breath of fresh air”.

A lifelong learner and proud graduate of Stanford University, her hobbies include standing in the sunshine, observing butterflies in nature, and traveling the last three years with two suitcases and a purse.
Her talent development firm, LiberationX Contracts, is poised to transform corporate culture and empower professionals at all levels to thrive in today's dynamic workplace.

Vanessa Zamy, known as The Business Defibrillator®, is a catalyst for transformative change within organizations. As CEO of LiberationX Contracts, Vanessa leads a nationwide team of trainers and coaches who help leaders build high-performing teams ab... Show more

Dhanush Kumar S

Dhanush Kumar S

Full-Stack Developer building Web3 infrastructure | Founded INGENIOUS tech community (500+ members) | Ex-BRIHAT INFO TECH | 5x Hackathon Winner | Actually ships production code at 3 AM

Full-Stack Developer building Web3 infrastructure | Founded INGENIOUS tech community (500+ members) | Ex-BRIHAT INFO TECH | 5x Hackathon Winner | Actually ships production code at 3 AM Show more

Jeremy Andrews

Jeremy Andrews

Jeremy has been a contributing Drupal core developer since 2002, and helped establish Drupal as a successful CMS through the early popularity of his technical blog, KernelTrap.org. From his home in Tuscany, Italy, where he lives with his wife and two children – or from his sailboat – he nurtures and oversees a worldwide team of highly respected developers and infrastructure experts.

Jeremy has been a contributing Drupal core developer since 2002, and helped establish Drupal as a successful CMS through the early popularity of his technical blog, KernelTrap.org. From his home in Tuscany, Italy, where he lives with his wife and two... Show more

Denyse Drummond-Dunn

Denyse Drummond-Dunn

Denyse Drummond-Dunn is a leadership speaker, author, and former Global Head of Consumer Excellence at Nestlé.

Across 125+ markets and cross-functional environments, Denyse has worked with professionals who carry strategy into execution, often without formal authority.

Denyse teaches practical tools that turn strong work into recognised impact: decision-ready communication, stakeholder traction, and reputation-building that feels authentic.

Her sessions are known for clarity, energy, and immediate application, especially for mid-level leaders who feel overworked, overlooked, and stuck despite delivering exceptional results.

Denyse Drummond-Dunn is a leadership speaker, author, and former Global Head of Consumer Excellence at Nestlé. Across 125+ markets and cross-functional environments, Denyse has worked with professionals who carry strategy into execution, often wi... Show more

Mark Stewart

Mark Stewart

Modernisation drives business transformation. AI unlocks new opportunities, and introduces new challenges.

I help customers navigate both by simplifying complexity with AWS's expertise, tools, and services. With over 30 years supporting successful business transformation through technology, I bring deep experience in aligning technical solutions with strategic business objectives.

My focus: enabling leaders to accelerate modernization, harness AI responsibly, and achieve measurable outcomes that matter to their organizations.

Modernisation drives business transformation. AI unlocks new opportunities, and introduces new challenges. I help customers navigate both by simplifying complexity with AWS's expertise, tools, and services. With over 30 years supporting successful... Show more

Eileen Fürstenau

Eileen Fürstenau

During my studies I discovered my enthusiasm for technology, innovation and programming. After a few years in larger corporations such as Continental and IBM, I moved to the IT service provider MaibornWolff. Today, I work there as a software engineer in agile teams designing various digital products.

https://www.eileen-fuerstenau.com

During my studies I discovered my enthusiasm for technology, innovation and programming. After a few years in larger corporations such as Continental and IBM, I moved to the IT service provider MaibornWolff. Today, I work there as a software engineer... Show more

Jenna Ritten

Jenna Ritten

Jenna Ritten (@jritten) is Chief Developer Advocate & Architect for the InnerSource Ecosystem at IBM Research and Lead Organizer for InnerSource Summit 2025 New York. She leads IBM's InnerSource transformation across the enterprise, enabling open collaboration, innovation and reuse done right at scale. Jenna partners with InnerSource Commons to co-create industry patterns and standards while building bridges between IBM Research innovations and the global developer community. Her expertise spans developer relations, enterprise infrastructure and platform, cloud-native, AI/ML, quantum computing, and fostering collaborative development cultures. A passionate advocate for open innovation in Tech, Jenna champions non-traditional paths into technology and actively builds communities that foster open collaboration and sustainable technology.

Jenna Ritten (@jritten) is Chief Developer Advocate & Architect for the InnerSource Ecosystem at IBM Research and Lead Organizer for InnerSource Summit 2025 New York. She leads IBM's InnerSource transformation across the enterprise, enabling open col... Show more

Bill Ryan

Bill Ryan

With over three decades of experience in business and technology transformation, Bill Ryan helps organizations align AI with real business outcomes. As a former Director of Business Programs at Microsoft and a senior leader at Avanade, Bill has led global initiatives across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and AI adoption. Today, as the founder of Sync(d) AI, he specializes in helping organizations build scalable AI Centers of Excellence using Microsoft technologies, while keeping humans at the center of every solution.

With over three decades of experience in business and technology transformation, Bill Ryan helps organizations align AI with real business outcomes. As a former Director of Business Programs at Microsoft and a senior leader at Avanade, Bill has led g... Show more

David Wolfpaw

David Wolfpaw

david (they/them) is a professional web developer focused on WordPress theme and plugin development. They emphasize helping small businesses, providing ongoing support, and educating users through their service FixUpFox.

(Note that my name is properly spelled in lowercase only as david wolfpaw. Platforms like Sessionize are an easy example of the values of code coming before people and their lived experiences.)

david (they/them) is a professional web developer focused on WordPress theme and plugin development. They emphasize helping small businesses, providing ongoing support, and educating users through their service FixUpFox. (Note that my name is prop... Show more

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann is the Go-To Coach for Women 30+ in Tech Startups, helping them turn draining jobs into fulfilling careers—while keeping the income they deserve. As a certified systemic and agile coach, she previously built and led marketing teams in startups, co-founded an online manufacturing startup, and worked with Lean Startup methodologies for years. Now, she helps professionals break through career blocks, navigate transitions, and create fulfilling career paths—without losing financial stability.

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann is the Go-To Coach for Women 30+ in Tech Startups, helping them turn draining jobs into fulfilling careers—while keeping the income they deserve. As a certified systemic and agile coach, she previously built and led marketing t... Show more

Tom Siebeneicher

Tom Siebeneicher

I help large engineering organizations improve flow, resilience, and delivery speed at scale. Building on global speaking experience and now driving continuous improvement for 1,300+ engineers at TechNL, I focus on DevSecOps, engineering effectiveness, developer experience, and product-oriented ways of working.

I help large engineering organizations improve flow, resilience, and delivery speed at scale. Building on global speaking experience and now driving continuous improvement for 1,300+ engineers at TechNL, I focus on DevSecOps, engineering effectivenes... Show more

Juraj Vasek

Juraj Vasek

Juraj Vasek builds (and occasionally breaks) internal production platforms at the intersection of AI, data, and platform engineering. Previously, he spent several years at Emma Sleep integrating data insights into product R&D to improve quality and accelerate development. He’s worked across data engineering and software engineering roles in startups and global communities. Juraj studied at Minerva University. In his free time, he supports Slovak NGOs bringing STEM to young people.

Juraj Vasek builds (and occasionally breaks) internal production platforms at the intersection of AI, data, and platform engineering. Previously, he spent several years at Emma Sleep integrating data insights into product R&D to improve quality and a... Show more

Aniket Ajagaonkar

Aniket Ajagaonkar

With over a decade of experience in big tech - and a majority of that time dedicated to Trust and Safety - Aniket represents a small but passionate community of engineers committed to making the internet a safer place.

Currently, Aniket contributes to Airbnb’s mission of creating safer holiday and experience platforms for users worldwide. Over the course of his career, he has made significant contributions to products and platforms at leading technology companies including Meta, Google, and Yahoo.

At Meta, Aniket led engineering efforts for responsible recommendation across the Facebook app, focusing on groups, pages, and creators. He played a pivotal role in handling global initiatives such as the COVID-19 misinformation mitigation, and crisis response strategies for global events on Facebook platforms. This work was recognized by the Head of the Facebook app and resulted in more than a 10x improvement in recommendation quality on the platform.

At Instagram, he spearheaded a ground-up initiative to build a sustainable revenue-sharing program for creators, launching a successful pilot in South Korea that became the model for expansion to the U.S. and Japan.

Earlier in his career at Google, Aniket was one of the early engineers on YouTube TV, developing the backend infrastructure for recommendations and growth features that helped scale the product from a few hundred users to hundreds of thousands.

He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from New York University’s Courant Institute and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai.

Aniket is passionate about building responsible, large-scale technology systems that promote trust, safety, and equity.

With over a decade of experience in big tech - and a majority of that time dedicated to Trust and Safety - Aniket represents a small but passionate community of engineers committed to making the internet a safer place. Currently, Aniket contribut... Show more

Janet Velazquez

Janet Velazquez

Janet’s commitment to a standard of excellence is driven by her dedication to a life of learning and growing. She was welcomed into the field of Dentistry in 1998 by a Dentist who took her under his wing and showed her everything she was willing to learn. Having spent the first ten years working as a cross-trained dental assistant, she discovered her passion for the business of healthcare in 2008 when she partnered with a Dentist to open a startup in the middle of a national recession. Today, she partners with businesses Nationwide to fine tune the many variables that hinder productivity.

Janet’s educational journey includes a degree in Organizational Leadership, Business, and Communication from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. She is a recognized Consultant with the National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants (NSCHBC) and is a part of the AADOM Speaker/Consultant Alliance with the American Association of Dental Office Management where she has also been awarded Fellowship distinction. In 2021, Janet expanded her impact further by becoming a registered Fraud Examiner with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), where she supports businesses in identifying and preventing employee theft and embezzlement.

Janet’s commitment to a standard of excellence is driven by her dedication to a life of learning and growing. She was welcomed into the field of Dentistry in 1998 by a Dentist who took her under his wing and showed her everything she was willing to l... Show more

Jandi Shennan

Jandi Shennan

I am passionate technology will shape the experience of work into the future and enable people to work in new ways by being more connected, collaborative, flexible, encourage diversity and foster innovation.

I specialize in change leadership, digital workplace, customer/employee experience, human centred design, agile change methodology, stakeholder management from front line to executive leadership teams, organisational & cultural development, communication strategy and execution, training design & development, change measurement and ROI.

This proven approach to embedding transformation has been recognized as best practice by the Australian and New Zealand HR community where myself and team were winners of the "Change Management Strategy" award in 2018.

I am passionate technology will shape the experience of work into the future and enable people to work in new ways by being more connected, collaborative, flexible, encourage diversity and foster innovation. I specialize in change leadership, dig... Show more

Blair Hatfield

Blair Hatfield

Blair advanced through multiple roles at MCA, showcasing expertise in Dynamics AX/365 implementations and architecting simple solutions for complex problems. With a strong foundation in multi-site manufacturing and configure to order, I've been instrumental in spreading the "Why D365" movement and making customers happy. Passionate about driving value and aligning business strategy with process efficiency, technology and desired outcomes. Big fan of manufacturing/distribution and uncovering the 'why' behind the 'what' before we just 'do' it.

Blair advanced through multiple roles at MCA, showcasing expertise in Dynamics AX/365 implementations and architecting simple solutions for complex problems. With a strong foundation in multi-site manufacturing and configure to order, I've been instr... Show more

Vivian Salim

Vivian Salim

Vivian Salim is a Senior BI Analyst at accantec – part of x1F, where she focuses on building Power BI solutions, ensuring data quality, and exploring how emerging technologies like MCP servers can enhance BI workflows. With a strong background in data management and analytics, she bridges the gap between business needs and technical implementation. Outside of work, Vivian is a former German rugby champion and founder of Rugby United e.V., offering integrative rugby training for refugees and at schools in Cologne.

Vivian Salim is a Senior BI Analyst at accantec – part of x1F, where she focuses on building Power BI solutions, ensuring data quality, and exploring how emerging technologies like MCP servers can enhance BI workflows. With a strong background in dat... Show more

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