Consumer Goods & Services

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

Vinay Gurram

Vinay Gurram

Vinay Gurram is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of progressive experience in software engineering and IT. He currently serves as Director of Software Engineering at Radial Inc., where he has played a pivotal role in transforming the company’s Order Management System (OMS) from a monolithic IBM Sterling platform into a microservices-based, event-driven architecture.
At Radial, Vinay has led end-to-end implementations of OMS solutions for major clients across retail, e-commerce, and omnichannel fulfillment sectors. His expertise spans microservices architecture, event-driven systems, MongoDB, Spring Boot, Kafka, and IBM Sterling Multi Channel Fulfillment (MCF). He has successfully designed and built comprehensive order orchestration, inventory, and merchandise management flows, while guiding teams through cloud migrations and performance optimization initiatives.
Before joining Radial, Vinay worked as a Technical Manager at HCL Technologies, providing e-commerce and multichannel commerce solutions as part of the Smarter Commerce Center of Excellence. His work focused on order and inventory management, warehouse management, and process optimization using IBM Sterling technologies.
Earlier in his career, he held key technical roles at Best Buy and Accenture, where he led the design and customization of order management workflows, optimized system performance, and contributed to major modernization initiatives, including transitioning legacy systems to WebSphere Portal-based applications.
Vinay holds a Master’s degree in Computer Applications from Osmania University, Telangana, India, graduating with First Class with Distinction.

Vinay Gurram is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of progressive experience in software engineering and IT. He currently serves as Director of Software Engineering at Radial Inc., where he has played a pivotal role in transforming th... Show more

Eric Heyward

Eric Heyward

Eric Heyward is a dynamic and visionary entrepreneur renowned for his expertise in business operations, leadership, and entrepreneurship. With a strong background in IT/Business leadership, he has demonstrated remarkable accomplishments in scaling start-ups, driving operational excellence, and fostering growth.

As a key leader of an eCommerce start-up, Eric played a pivotal role in building a scalable business operations infrastructure from the ground up. He spearheaded the establishment of robust organizational structures, enabling seamless growth and expansion. By driving talent acquisition strategies, Eric assembled high-performing teams to propel the company forward.

With a keen focus on driving results, Eric has led major technology and management consulting engagements for prominent companies, including Cox, Coca-Cola, Aflac, First Data, and Equifax. Through his strategic vision and hands-on approach, he consistently delivered exceptional value to clients while ensuring the seamless execution of projects. Eric's expertise in management consulting, combined with his proficiency in technology consulting, has enabled him to navigate complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.

Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Talley & Twine Watch Company, Eric's entrepreneurial spirit shines through his ability to create and optimize business operations. Leading the daily operations of the largest Black-owned wristwatch brand, he has played a pivotal role in building a thriving e-commerce company. Eric has successfully developed and implemented robust processes and systems for marketing and product innovation, manufacturing/assembly, order fulfillment and logistics, inventory management, and financial controls. His strategic collaborations with partners have driven brand-building campaigns, digital marketing initiatives, and strategic partnerships, accelerating growth and customer loyalty.

Eric also serves as Chief Operating Officer of RenderATL, which is a testament to his multifaceted leadership abilities. At RenderATL, a unique and vibrant community where technology professionals come together to celebrate innovation and individuality, Eric leads the Sales, Marketing, and Operations departments. In this dynamic environment, he has fostered an atmosphere where authenticity thrives, and individuals can truly be themselves without feeling constrained by conventional norms. Eric's leadership has been instrumental in furthering the company's mission to create a space “where talent feels welcome.” He has not only driven the growth of the Sales and Marketing functions but has also optimized the operational aspects of RenderATL, ensuring that it remains a daily celebration of community and the diverse intersections that define its members. Eric's contribution to RenderATL underscores his ability to lead with innovation and inclusivity, making him a driving force behind the company's success.

Eric Heyward's entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional business operations acumen, and transformative leadership skills make him a sought-after professional in the industry. His ability to drive growth, navigate complex challenges, and inspire teams positions him as a catalyst for success in any entrepreneurial endeavor or organization seeking transformative leadership.

Eric Heyward is a dynamic and visionary entrepreneur renowned for his expertise in business operations, leadership, and entrepreneurship. With a strong background in IT/Business leadership, he has demonstrated remarkable accomplishments in scaling st... Show more

Aaron Koivunen

Aaron Koivunen

Aaron Koivunen is the co-founder and CTO of Tedix, where he’s building AI workers — tedis — that don't just answer questions but build the apps, operate the infrastructure, and improve the playbooks themselves. His work lives at the intersection of agentic AI, MCP, and platform infrastructure, with one persistent question: what does it take to ship an AI you can actually leave alone with a job?

Aaron Koivunen is the co-founder and CTO of Tedix, where he’s building AI workers — tedis — that don't just answer questions but build the apps, operate the infrastructure, and improve the playbooks themselves. His work lives at the intersection of ... Show more

Murray Fife

Murray Fife

I’m a Strategist, Author, and Trainer dedicated to helping people make sense of complex systems. I guide businesses through the real-world challenges of implementing and optimizing complex systems, turning confusion into clarity.

I don’t just teach, I bring it to life. Through hands-on training, story-driven walkthroughs, and easy-to-follow documentation, I turn technical content into something engaging and practical. My goal is to make learning feel less like a black box and more like a powerful tool anyone can master.

As a published author and long-time blogger, I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned to help others succeed. Whether it’s configuring a ledger or navigating supply chain flows, I aim to make the process intuitive, insightful, and (dare I say) fun.

I’m a Strategist, Author, and Trainer dedicated to helping people make sense of complex systems. I guide businesses through the real-world challenges of implementing and optimizing complex systems, turning confusion into clarity. I don’t just teac... Show more

Limor Hadas-Sonnenschein

Limor Hadas-Sonnenschein

Limor Hadas-Sonnenschein is the Head of Product for Mobile Apps at zooplus, Europe’s leading online pet retailer, where she drives the vision, strategy, and execution of mobile experiences for millions of pet lovers across the continent.
With over a decade of experience in digital product management, Limor blends sharp business acumen with a deep passion for UX and customer value. She’s led high-performing, cross-functional teams through transformative app journeys—from onboarding optimization to churn prevention, retention strategies, and mobile growth.
Known for her dynamic stage presence and engaging moderation style, She brings not only expertise but also energy, humor, and real-world insights into what makes mobile products thrive.

Limor Hadas-Sonnenschein is the Head of Product for Mobile Apps at zooplus, Europe’s leading online pet retailer, where she drives the vision, strategy, and execution of mobile experiences for millions of pet lovers across the continent. With over a... Show more

Sierra Renee

Sierra Renee

Sierra Renee is the artist behind JuuJuuMama.

The name JuuJuuMama is inspired by her brand Good Juu Juu, founded in 2018.

Born in the 1990s in a small city in the Hudson Valley just north of New York City, Sierra grew up within a multiracial family shaped by Black, Italian, and Puerto Rican heritage; an upbringing that continues to inform the layered cultural identity present throughout her work.

She has been creating physical art since childhood, developing a foundation in hand-cut collage, painting, and mixed media that continues to shape her visual language today. Much of her traditional work remains within her personal collection, displayed throughout her home and shared intimately with family and friends.

Since 2022, her practice has expanded into text-to-image AI and custom generative models trained on her own imagery. Rather than replacing traditional art-making, these tools have become an extension of her long-standing exploration of collage, symbolism, layering, and speculative world-building.

Working primarily through Midjourney and self-trained models on Titles.xyz, Sierra intentionally creates systems that center Blackness, pushing against the cultural biases often embedded within generative AI.

Rooted in Afrofuturism and surrealism, her work moves between visual art, fashion, and digital mythology. Gemstones, sculptural adornment, and immersive environments appear as recurring symbols exploring ancestry, transformation, self-defined value, and the preservation of cultural memory within emerging technologies.

Through both physical and generative mediums, Sierra’s work asks who gets represented in the future and who is too often left out of it.

Sierra Renee is the artist behind JuuJuuMama. The name JuuJuuMama is inspired by her brand Good Juu Juu, founded in 2018. Born in the 1990s in a small city in the Hudson Valley just north of New York City, Sierra grew up within a multiracial fa... Show more

Julie Watts

Julie Watts

Julie Watts is a national-award-winning investigative correspondent for CBS News California. Based in California’s State Capitol, Julie's reporting combines watchdog journalism with solutions-focused storytelling to expose systemic failures, hold the powerful accountable, spur legislative reforms, increase transparency and drive change.

Julie Watts is a national-award-winning investigative correspondent for CBS News California. Based in California’s State Capitol, Julie's reporting combines watchdog journalism with solutions-focused storytelling to expose systemic failures, hold the... Show more

Madiha Shakil Mirza

Madiha Shakil Mirza

Madiha Shakil Mirza is an Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Avanade with eight years of professional experience building cutting-edge AI solutions for clients across various industries. Madiha’s research background is in Natural Language Processing with a focus on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Her research has been published in the most high impact conference for Natural Language Processing. Madiha has been invited to present her research and work at leading AI and Data Science conferences.

Madiha Shakil Mirza is an Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Avanade with eight years of professional experience building cutting-edge AI solutions for clients across various industries. Madiha’s research background is in Natural Language Processing... Show more

John Athayde

John Athayde

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He runs Meticulous, a product design & branding consultancy that has been shipping with Rails since 1.0. He also is a partner in Ocufii, a startup focused on improving safety through movement notifications. He lives on a small permaculture farm outside of Charlottesville where he can garden and play in the dirt with his wife and four children, chickens, goats, and dairy cow.

John Athayde is a designer and developer who spends his days fighting bad coding practices in the Rails view layer. He runs Meticulous, a product design & branding consultancy that has been shipping with Rails since 1.0. He also is a partner in Ocufi... Show more

Manuel Vidaurre

Manuel Vidaurre

http://about.me/manuel.vidaurre
Manuel Vidaurre is the Chief Technology Officer at Galileo - Ben&Frank, the largest direct-to-consumer lenses brand in Mexico and throughout Latin America. With over 30 years of experience in information systems, Manuel has led successful projects across multiple countries.

A recognized international consultant, speaker, workshop leader, and facilitator, Manuel brings comprehensive expertise across the entire product development lifecycle—from conceptualization and implementation to quality assurance and optimization.

His strategic vision combines technical excellence with business acumen, enabling organizations to leverage technology as a competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets. Throughout his career, Manuel has specialized in guiding companies through digital transformation, developing resilient software architectures, and building high-performing technical teams.

Prior to joining Galileo - Ben&Frank, Manuel served as CTO of OCC, where he led technological initiatives that significantly enhanced the company's market position and operational capabilities.

Manuel is passionate about evolutionary architectures, developer experience as a strategic pillar, and implementing antifragile design principles inspired by Residuality Theory.

*For speaking engagements, consulting opportunities, or collaboration proposals, please contact Manuel via LinkedIn or his professional email.*

---

*"Technology should evolve with your business, not constrain it. The best architectures are those that transform uncertainty into opportunity."*

http://about.me/manuel.vidaurre Manuel Vidaurre is the Chief Technology Officer at Galileo - Ben&Frank, the largest direct-to-consumer lenses brand in Mexico and throughout Latin America. With over 30 years of experience in information systems, Manu... Show more

Marius Hanl

Marius Hanl

Marius Hanl works as a fullstack developer and architect with Java/JavaFX and Web technologies.
He is also an Open-Source Contributor to several projects such as JavaFX, Godot, as well as his own Godot Plugin Script-IDE.

In addition to his open source contributions, he is also organizing the Global Game Jam every year in Braunschweig. He is very interested in Game development in his free time.

Marius Hanl works as a fullstack developer and architect with Java/JavaFX and Web technologies. He is also an Open-Source Contributor to several projects such as JavaFX, Godot, as well as his own Godot Plugin Script-IDE. In addition to his open ... Show more

Jeroen Akkerman

Jeroen Akkerman

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

Milan Bins Mathew

Milan Bins Mathew

Milan Bins Mathew is a Distinguished Data Platform Engineer at MiQ, where he leads the design and implementation of cloud-native database solutions for enterprise clients. Milan is passionate about simplifying complex database operations and making distributed systems more accessible to the broader developer community. Empowered by open source projects, Milan strives to make Data Processing of large workloads to enable business cater the next generation of tech services to consumers worldwide.

Milan Bins Mathew is a Distinguished Data Platform Engineer at MiQ, where he leads the design and implementation of cloud-native database solutions for enterprise clients. Milan is passionate about simplifying complex database operations and making d... Show more

Swarnima Shukla

Swarnima Shukla

Swarnima is a Product Designer with 5+ years of experience designing consumer products across ecommerce and insurtech. She spent nearly 4 years at Meesho building experiences for Bharat users at scale, and is currently working at Ethos Life.

Beyond product design, she actively contributes to the design community through mentorship, speaker sessions, whiteboarding workshops, and portfolio guidance for aspiring designers. Her areas of interest include AI in product experiences, user psychology, growth design, and building intuitive systems for large-scale users.

She has spoken and mentored across design communities, hackathons, and workshops, often focusing on practical product thinking, real-world design challenges, and navigating careers in design.

Swarnima is a Product Designer with 5+ years of experience designing consumer products across ecommerce and insurtech. She spent nearly 4 years at Meesho building experiences for Bharat users at scale, and is currently working at Ethos Life. Beyon... Show more

Peter Ramer

Peter Ramer

I am a Director on the Managed Application Services team at RSM working on Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Dynamics 365 for Retail, and others. I focus on Retail, Commerce and Point of Sale support and customizations, including payment integrations.

In my current role, I lead and manage a team that writes software to help clients streamline their business processes and achieve greater growth in the retail market. I provide technical and functional support to help diagnose and solve customer problems, while also providing ways to improve the client’s business further. I am a Colorado native, where I live with my wife and 3 kids.

I am a Director on the Managed Application Services team at RSM working on Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Dynamics 365 for Retail, and others. I focus on Retail, Commerce and Point of Sale support and customizations, including payment integ... Show more

Ashish Zombade

Ashish Zombade

Vizra Industries is an Uk based company and Ashish Zombade being founder , The company focuses on customer and automation and helps corporated gain 10x results in their Business, also Ashish being Ai Researcher from Oxford has delivered and researched on the papers on automation and cyber security and concept not known by society,
The following Papers include
Published book Ecointelligence: When Artificial Intelligence Converges with Sustainability
● UK-Smart-Office-Helper Developed an AI assistant using OpenAI API to structure user data, generate insights, and manage
interaction logs within a cloud-based workflow.
● Encrypted Neural Network Training via Functional Encryption Primitives
Developed privacy-preserving predictive models using advanced encryption techniques, balancing data security with model
accuracy and analytical performance.
● Temporal Key-State Stream Processing for Real-Time Anomaly Detection
Designed real-time data stream processing framework to detect anomalies, applying machine learning and time-series analytics
for performance monitoring.
● Communication-Frugal Federated Training for Deep Neural Networks
Optimized distributed model training by reducing communication overhead, improving scalability and efficiency across large
datasets.
● Byzantine-Resilient Gradient Aggregation for Distributed Non-Convex Optimization
Engineered robust gradient aggregation methods to ensure reliable model optimization in distributed analytics environments.
● Kernel-Native Packet Steering and Network Function Virtualization for Pod-Level Traffic Engineering in Distributed
Container Clusters
Implemented performance optimization techniques for distributed systems, enhancing traffic efficiency and data flow
management at scale.
● Automated Scalable Visualization Framework for Reproducible Environmental Data Science
Built automated data visualization framework to transform complex datasets into scalable, reproducible dashboards supporting
data-driven decision-making.
-Perception of Fairness in Recommender Systems – Generated actionable insights to optimize personalization
strategies and engagement.

Vizra Industries is an Uk based company and Ashish Zombade being founder , The company focuses on customer and automation and helps corporated gain 10x results in their Business, also Ashish being Ai Researcher from Oxford has delivered and researc... Show more

Poly Annie

Poly Annie

PolyAnnie is a multidisciplinary artist exploring the intersection of art, embodiment, and digital systems. Blending live performance, digital media, and blockchain, she uses her body as both creator and canvas, documenting her work as lived experience.

Her practice extends beyond creation into the exploration of value, ownership, and how creative ecosystems function. Through her work with NFTs, she examines not just what art is, but how it moves, connects, and exists within evolving systems.

Rooted in intuition and self-expression, her work reflects an ongoing process of becoming- where art, life, and technology continuously shape one another.

PolyAnnie is a multidisciplinary artist exploring the intersection of art, embodiment, and digital systems. Blending live performance, digital media, and blockchain, she uses her body as both creator and canvas, documenting her work as lived experien... Show more

Oluwatobi Yusuf

Oluwatobi Yusuf

Oluwatobi Yusuf is a low-code advocate, developer and consultant for about 5 years. He leads the Business Process Reengineering Team at AXA-Mansard.

He supports various clients in their journey towards the modern workplace using Office 365, Power Platform, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and SharePoint Online. He is a 2x Microsoft Certified Trainer and holds a high-level certification in Microsoft power platform, Office 365 and SharePoint/Microsoft Teams.

He specializes in Power App, Power Automate, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Power Virtual Agent, PowerBI, Office 365, SharePoint, migration, and adoption. His emphasis is on customizing Power Platform and SharePoint solutions for individuals and organizations.

Oluwatobi is one of the community leaders for the Nigeria Power Platform User Group.

He was awarded Business Applications MVP status on November 2022.

Oluwatobi Yusuf is a low-code advocate, developer and consultant for about 5 years. He leads the Business Process Reengineering Team at AXA-Mansard. He supports various clients in their journey towards the modern workplace using Office 365, Power... Show more

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

Dwayne Britton

Dwayne Britton

Talks on culture, learning & what high-performing organizations do differently. Dwayne has recently taken the main stage at GoTech World and Offbeat Fest (among others), and spent 15+ years facilitating for teams at Apple, Adidas, Zalando, On, Lululemon, and more. His talks explore what happens at the moments that shape culture most. Available for keynotes, talks, panels & podcasts.
➤ Speaker Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B72nUtA1oQY

Talks on culture, learning & what high-performing organizations do differently. Dwayne has recently taken the main stage at GoTech World and Offbeat Fest (among others), and spent 15+ years facilitating for teams at Apple, Adidas, Zalando, On, Lulule... Show more

Arun Pratap Singh

Arun Pratap Singh


Arun Pratap Singh is an IEEE Senior Member and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Distinguished judge and speaker on agentic AI & analytics adoption in enterprise analytics at MIT, Harvard, Yale, Duke, Georgia Tech, the University of California, San Diego, and various IEEE conferences.

He is a contributing author to CIO Magazine, where he writes on analytics maturity frameworks, agentic AI & analytics adoption, and digital transformation. His recent research focuses on multi-agent AI architectures and autonomous decision systems, examining how organizations can scale AI from experimental pilots to production-grade infrastructure.

Arun Pratap Singh is an IEEE Senior Member and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Distinguished judge and speaker on agentic AI & analytics adoption in enterprise analytics at MIT, Harvard, Yale, Duke, Georgia Tech, the ... Show more

Paul McLellan

Paul McLellan

Paul McLellan is a Solution Architect and Product Manager at Suite Engine, where he bridges product strategy, sales enablement, and cross-functional leadership for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions. With over 30 years of experience spanning global eCommerce, distribution, payment processing, and software design, he specializes in overseeing integrated solutions that connect ERPs to the platforms where commerce actually happens — Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, and beyond.

Before joining Suite Engine, Paul owned and operated LightBulbs.com, a global online distribution business he built from the ground up over three decades. That firsthand experience — managing inventory across warehouses, reconciling marketplace settlements, and navigating the realities of multi-channel fulfillment — gives him a perspective that most solution architects simply don't have. He's lived on the customer side of every integration problem he now solves.

His career in technology started long before eCommerce existed. In 1991, Paul taught himself to code by writing video games on a Commodore Amiga, sparking a lifelong obsession with how software should work and — just as importantly — how it should feel. That user-first design philosophy runs through everything he does, from API architecture to the pixel-level details of a UI.

Paul lives in Minnesota with his wife and nine children — so when he talks about managing complexity at scale, he means it in every sense.

Paul McLellan is a Solution Architect and Product Manager at Suite Engine, where he bridges product strategy, sales enablement, and cross-functional leadership for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions. With over 30 years of experience sp... 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

Mike Chisholm

Mike Chisholm

Mike Chisholm is a visionary leader and strategic powerhouse, renowned for his ability to drive transformative growth and operational excellence across diverse industries. He holds an executive MBA from Ivey Business School. Over the course of his career, Mike has generated nearly a billion dollars in enterprise value, showcasing his exceptional impact on business performance.

Mike is Founder and CEO of Chisholm Consulting Group Inc. www.chisholmconsultinggroup.com and has spent decades helping boards, executives, and business owners navigate complex challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Mike’s areas of expertise include:
-Mergers and Acquisitions
-Turnarounds
-Due diligence
-Growth strategy development

With a robust background that includes senior leadership roles in logistics, supply chain optimization, and corporate development, Mike combines hands-on operational experience with sharp strategic insight.

In addition to consulting, Mike shares his knowledge through speaking engagements and writing for the most widely read publication that bridges the gap between academic research and business practice (Harvard Business Review), offering thought leadership on a wide range of topics including self-advocacy in the corporate world to professional global logistics trends and transformative business strategies.

Mike’s approach is defined by decisive action, clear communication, and an unwavering commitment to creating lasting value for stakeholders. Whether architecting bold growth strategies or tackling operational challenges head-on, Mike Chisholm stands as a trusted partner in driving success and shaping the future of businesses worldwide.

Mike Chisholm is a visionary leader and strategic powerhouse, renowned for his ability to drive transformative growth and operational excellence across diverse industries. He holds an executive MBA from Ivey Business School. Over the course of his ca... Show more

Nivedita Dixit

Nivedita Dixit

AVP, Senior Principal Tech architect, leading commerce architecture practice in DX unit of Infosys, has driven numerous large scale digital transformation programs across the diverse sectors. Brings deep tech expertise & leads the commerce architecture practice providing technical advisory. Built solutions on Agentic Commerce, Agentic AI and having certifications in these emerging areas. Published multiple white papers on Agentic commerce leveraging ACP, Google UCP, MCP, AP2 & etc.

AVP, Senior Principal Tech architect, leading commerce architecture practice in DX unit of Infosys, has driven numerous large scale digital transformation programs across the diverse sectors. Brings deep tech expertise & leads the commerce architectu... Show more

Jasper Schulte

Jasper Schulte

I’m an engineering leader specializing in scaling organizations—from early-stage startups to large, complex platforms. Over the past 20+ years, I’ve built and led teams at companies like Booking.com, TripAdvisor, and Getir, and currently lead engineering within the team behind Western Europe’s largest e-commerce platform, bol.com.

Outside of tech, I’m a pilot and former European skydiving champion—experiences that shaped how I think about failure, risk, and decision-making under pressure. I bring those lessons into engineering, helping teams build systems (and cultures) that perform reliably in uncertain environments.

I’m an engineering leader specializing in scaling organizations—from early-stage startups to large, complex platforms. Over the past 20+ years, I’ve built and led teams at companies like Booking.com, TripAdvisor, and Getir, and currently lead enginee... 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

Melissa Wilhelmi

Melissa Wilhelmi

Melissa's passion for retail tech sparked at 16 and never quit. With 15+ years across AX 2009, AX 2012, and D365 F&SCM, she brings deep expertise in store operations, POS, and eCommerce. Today, as Sr. Director of Strategic Growth at Sunrise Technologies, she leads events, AI implementations, and speaking engagements, and hosts Mel Minute on LinkedIn. Outside of work, she shreds bass in two rock bands, stays fueled by fitness, and loves life with her husband Mike and cat George.

Melissa's passion for retail tech sparked at 16 and never quit. With 15+ years across AX 2009, AX 2012, and D365 F&SCM, she brings deep expertise in store operations, POS, and eCommerce. Today, as Sr. Director of Strategic Growth at Sunrise Technolog... 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

Jon Harmeling

Jon Harmeling

Jon Harmeling is a leadership speaker, Chick-fil-A Operator, and West Point graduate who helps organizations build disciplined teams, stronger leaders, and consistent execution.

As a Chick-fil-A Operator, Jon leads high-performing teams daily in one of the most respected brands in the country. His leadership is not theoretical—it’s applied in real time through hiring, developing, and managing teams responsible for delivering consistent results under pressure.

Before business ownership, Jon served as an Army officer, leading soldiers in Afghanistan and developing leadership skills in high-stakes environments where clarity, accountability, and execution were critical.

Jon combines this real-world experience with a practical, no-fluff approach to leadership. His keynotes and training sessions focus on building culture, improving accountability, and helping teams execute at a higher level.

Organizations bring Jon in when they need to strengthen leadership, improve team performance, and create a culture of disciplined execution.

Jon Harmeling is a leadership speaker, Chick-fil-A Operator, and West Point graduate who helps organizations build disciplined teams, stronger leaders, and consistent execution. As a Chick-fil-A Operator, Jon leads high-performing teams daily in o... Show more

Please note that Sessionize is not responsible for the accuracy or validity of the data provided by speakers.

Join Speakers Directory

Join our Speakers Directory today and amplify your reach! Showcase your expertise to a global audience hungry for your insights. Let your voice be heard!

Create Profile