Consumer Goods & Services

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

Jörgen Schladot

Jörgen Schladot

Avanade Deutschland GmbH, Solution Architect CRM Business Analysis

Dynamics 365 CE & Power Platform Solution Architect

For the past 13 years Joergen has been working in the CRM business area. Starting as a functional consultant with strong interest in new features and functionalities, he also presented the whole Dynamics 365 CE application stack as a presales consultant.
Moving forward he became a solution architect focusing on Dynamics 365 CE applications and possibilities to enhance the Model Driven application world with Power Platform functionalities.
Very early Joergen started participating in Microsoft, partner, and community events and since the beginning of 2020 he actively engages in the community by co-organizing events and sharing his knowledge on LinkedIn, blog posts and as a speaker.

Part of organizing teams:
- Deutschland Powerthon 2021-2023
- Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2022-2024
- Dynamics 365 Meetup Deutschland (monthly since 2020)

Avanade Deutschland GmbH, Solution Architect CRM Business Analysis Dynamics 365 CE & Power Platform Solution Architect For the past 13 years Joergen has been working in the CRM business area. Starting as a functional consultant with strong inte... Show more

Manvika Tuteja

Manvika Tuteja

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Dino Crnalic

Dino Crnalic

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

Emanuel Toledo

Emanuel Toledo

Emanuel Toledo is a Data Scientist and holds a degree in Public Management, specializing in the implementation of artificial intelligence and the strategic use of data in organizations.

With over 15 years of experience in the public sector, he works on designing practical frameworks for AI adoption, addressing its limitations, risks, and challenges in real-world decision-making contexts.

He is the founder of Thinking Out!, a consulting firm focused on data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, where he supports institutions and professionals in the effective integration of these technologies.

He is currently researching how the public sector can reduce its structural gaps and improve its capabilities through the strategic adoption of technology. As part of this work, he developed a digital transition approach adaptable to different types of organizations, aimed at effectively integrating data and artificial intelligence in real-world management contexts.

Emanuel Toledo is a Data Scientist and holds a degree in Public Management, specializing in the implementation of artificial intelligence and the strategic use of data in organizations. With over 15 years of experience in the public sector, he wor... Show more

Josh Hankins

Josh Hankins

Josh Hankins is a cybersecurity executive, practitioner, and speaker with more than three decades of IT experience and more than two decades focused on cybersecurity. His background spans network engineering, security architecture, incident response, vulnerability management, DevSecOps, cloud security, cyber risk, and security leadership.

Josh has served in senior leadership and advisory roles including Director of Security & Incident Response, Field CISO/Field CTSO Americas, and Consulting CISO. He is currently Founder and Principal Consultant at Firesteel Advisory Group, where he helps organizations translate technical security challenges into practical business decisions.

Josh regularly presents at cybersecurity and technology conferences across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, including Security BSides, Queen City Con, SecTor, OWASP, and Conf42. He holds the CISSP, GPCS, GMON, and GMOB certifications.

Josh Hankins is a cybersecurity executive, practitioner, and speaker with more than three decades of IT experience and more than two decades focused on cybersecurity. His background spans network engineering, security architecture, incident response,... Show more

Eric van Hofwegen

Eric van Hofwegen

Eric van Hofwegen brings over 20 years of expertise in Microsoft Dynamics, specializing in analyzing complex business requirements, leading impactful workshops, delivering tailored product specifications, and modeling business processes. He is passionate about helping businesses and partners through strategic insights and practical solutions, ensuring they maximize the value of their Dynamics investments.

Eric van Hofwegen brings over 20 years of expertise in Microsoft Dynamics, specializing in analyzing complex business requirements, leading impactful workshops, delivering tailored product specifications, and modeling business processes. He is passio... Show more

Shikhar Agarwal

Shikhar Agarwal

I am a senior technology and business leader with 25+ years helping partners and enterprises turn strategy into execution — specifically across Dynamics CRM and ERP, where I've built multiple practices, led dozens of enterprise transformations, and influenced hundreds of millions in pipeline by connecting technology investments to measurable business outcomes.
I'm now building AI-enabled businesses that combine decades of practical experience with what AI makes possible. My sessions are the honest account of what that looks like from the inside.

I am a senior technology and business leader with 25+ years helping partners and enterprises turn strategy into execution — specifically across Dynamics CRM and ERP, where I've built multiple practices, led dozens of enterprise transformations, and i... Show more

Elizabeth Sullivan

Elizabeth Sullivan

Elizabeth Sullivan is a Client Success Manager at Legacy Technology Lab, author of The Future Is Verified, and a national speaker exploring blockchain, digital ownership, and emerging technologies. Drawing from experience in property technology, real estate, and digital transformation, she examines how trusted records, verification, and decentralized systems are reshaping industries beyond cryptocurrency. Elizabeth is known for translating complex technological concepts into practical, future-focused conversations that spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and encourage innovation.

Elizabeth Sullivan is a Client Success Manager at Legacy Technology Lab, author of The Future Is Verified, and a national speaker exploring blockchain, digital ownership, and emerging technologies. Drawing from experience in property technology, real... Show more

Duane Newman

Duane Newman

Duane is Co-Founder of Alien Arc Technologies, LLC where he focuses on creating solutions targeting mobile devices, modern desktops, and the Internet of Things. As a Microsoft MVP and technology enthusiast with a passion for good software he strives to bring solutions that improve or eliminate costly duplication and repetitive processes so more important things can be done. He enjoys teaching others and speaking at conferences on topics such as DevOps, Testing, and Mobile. When not behind a computer screen he can be found sharing his love of SCUBA and all things underwater through his dive shop, Dive Rinse Repeat Scuba.

Duane is Co-Founder of Alien Arc Technologies, LLC where he focuses on creating solutions targeting mobile devices, modern desktops, and the Internet of Things. As a Microsoft MVP and technology enthusiast with a passion for good software he strives ... Show more

Gideon Chukwuoma

Gideon Chukwuoma

I am a Flutter Mobile Engineer with over five years of professional experience building production-ready mobile applications. At Payecards, a fintech company offering digital banking and cryptocurrency services, I work on developing secure, scalable, and user-focused mobile solutions used in real-world financial environments.

Over the years, I have built and shipped several applications to both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, gaining hands-on experience in application architecture, state management, performance optimization, API integrations, and delivering polished user experiences. Beyond writing code, I enjoy sharing knowledge with fellow developers and helping others build confidence in creating high-quality Flutter applications.

I am a Flutter Mobile Engineer with over five years of professional experience building production-ready mobile applications. At Payecards, a fintech company offering digital banking and cryptocurrency services, I work on developing secure, scalable,... Show more

Richard Gärtner

Richard Gärtner

Seven years ago, Richard switched to the IT sector as a career changer - fuelled by a long-standing enthusiasm for processes, structures and logical thinking. His studies in communication design and his self-employed work in the catering industry have had a particular influence on him: creativity and customer focus are now combined in his work with analytical thinking and a clear eye for efficient solutions.

With this mixture of design understanding, service experience and technical curiosity, he is able to take a holistic view of modern requirements and implement them in a practical manner. In his private life, he finds the necessary balance in running and spending time with his young family - a good balance to his dynamic working day.

Seven years ago, Richard switched to the IT sector as a career changer - fuelled by a long-standing enthusiasm for processes, structures and logical thinking. His studies in communication design and his self-employed work in the catering industry hav... Show more

Jin Kim

Jin Kim

I hate sitting on customer service calls yelling "agent" at the IVR. So, I decided to change that. I've spent 20+ years in the Tech sector that spans roles in Product Engineering with a focus on Customer Service and Contact Center. As former Microsoft, I was a member of the OG team to build and ship Omnichannel for D365 Customer Service, now known as D365 Contact Center. I spent some time with Microsoft Teams Enterprise Voice and Chat, supporting 3rd party app integrators for Contact Center lite capabilities. I have built and scaled a Contact Center and Agentic CX practice from the ground up driving a $10M+ pipeline. I now serve as the Contact Center and Agentic CX Practice Director at Avanade.

I hate sitting on customer service calls yelling "agent" at the IVR. So, I decided to change that. I've spent 20+ years in the Tech sector that spans roles in Product Engineering with a focus on Customer Service and Contact Center. As former Microsof... Show more

Andrii Kotok

Andrii Kotok

Andrzej Kotok, also known as Andrii Kotok, is an entrepreneur specializing in sales, customer relationships and the development of local service businesses. He is the founder and owner of Serwis-Pro, Expert-Serwis and KAN — an AI Visibility Agency.

His experience combines building and running service businesses with hands-on knowledge of window and door service and wood renovation. Having worked directly with customers for years, he focuses on understanding customer needs, sales, long-term relationships and practical business development.

Today, this experience also extends to KAN, where he works with Polish-speaking clients and helps connect the realities of local service businesses with their visibility in AI answers.

Andrzej Kotok, also known as Andrii Kotok, is an entrepreneur specializing in sales, customer relationships and the development of local service businesses. He is the founder and owner of Serwis-Pro, Expert-Serwis and KAN — an AI Visibility Agency. ... Show more

Reneida Leon

Reneida Leon

Reneida has over 15 years of experience leading product management, UX and business strategy initiatives in various industries, from EdTech, eCommerce and Economic Development to the Life Sciences. Her solutions have spanned Web, mobile and API services for both DTC and SaaS companies. Throughout these experiences, end-user data products have emerged as a common denominator, informing her framework approach to managing high value analytics interfaces. Based in South Florida and originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Reneida is fluent in English and Spanish. She has a BSBA from the University of Florida and MBA from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Reneida has over 15 years of experience leading product management, UX and business strategy initiatives in various industries, from EdTech, eCommerce and Economic Development to the Life Sciences. Her solutions have spanned Web, mobile and API servi... Show more

Maitrik Patel

Maitrik Patel

A data-driven engineering and product leader, I architect efficient, intuitive, and scalable systems by integrating AI, web, and design principles. I empower high-impact teams to deliver AI-powered tools used by millions, transforming how products are developed and experienced. My vision is to shape the future of consumer AI—where intelligent systems drive meaningful, lasting impact and make everyday experiences smarter, more productive, and more human.

A data-driven engineering and product leader, I architect efficient, intuitive, and scalable systems by integrating AI, web, and design principles. I empower high-impact teams to deliver AI-powered tools used by millions, transforming how products ar... Show more

Colin Griffin

Colin Griffin

Colin Griffin is CEO at Krumware, and a Co-Chair of the CNCF Platforms Working Group. Colin Griffin is a software engineer by trade, specializing in cloud-native application and infrastructure development; with an emphasis on developer enablement and platform engineering. He founded Krumware with the goal of enabling companies to build better environments for their developers, through technology development.
Krumware helps organizations build better software.

Colin Griffin is CEO at Krumware, and a Co-Chair of the CNCF Platforms Working Group. Colin Griffin is a software engineer by trade, specializing in cloud-native application and infrastructure development; with an emphasis on developer enablement and... Show more

Tal Mizrachi

Tal Mizrachi

Tal Mizrachi, AKA Analysis Paralysis online, is a data scientist and educator trying to make data science, analytical methods, and programming accessible and fun to learn about.
Tal teaches with laughter, Joy and dad jokes and easy acceptance of mistakes, Tal is married to Adi (MD, it rhymes), 2 daughters (5, 0.5), a black dog.

Tal Mizrachi, AKA Analysis Paralysis online, is a data scientist and educator trying to make data science, analytical methods, and programming accessible and fun to learn about. Tal teaches with laughter, Joy and dad jokes and easy acceptance of mis... Show more

Svetlana Kouznetsova

Svetlana Kouznetsova

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent B2B accessibility strategy consultant, published author, and international speaker. She advises businesses on identifying and closing gaps between formal compliance and the actual customer experiences of the estimated 1.85 billion disabled people worldwide — a substantial and frequently underserved market. Her work addresses digital platforms, customer service, communications, media, and events.

With more than 25 years of experience in design, technology, and accessibility, Sveta combines professional expertise with lived experience as a deaf person. Her work examines how decisions made by leadership, customer experience, marketing, design, technology, content, and frontline teams can either create or remove barriers.

Sveta is the author of Sound Is Not Enough and the founder of Audio Accessibility. Her book and TEDx talk examine the business value of high-quality captioning and communication access. She holds an MS in Internet Technology and has presented internationally since 2007.

Svetlana Kouznetsova (Sveta) is an independent B2B accessibility strategy consultant, published author, and international speaker. She advises businesses on identifying and closing gaps between formal compliance and the actual customer experiences of... Show more

Rishabh Budhiraja

Rishabh Budhiraja

Rishabh Budhiraja is a Staff Engineer at idealo, working at the intersection of AI agents, commerce, and production engineering.

His current work focuses on building idealo’s AI shopping assistant: a production-oriented agentic system that transforms messy natural-language shopping intent into grounded product answers. He works on agent orchestration, MCP-based tool surfaces, prompt versioning, observability, evaluation, and frontend patterns where user actions and UI state become part of the model context.

Rishabh is especially interested in the engineering discipline behind reliable AI products: how to move beyond impressive demos toward systems that are debuggable, testable, cost-aware, and safe enough for real users.

He recently co-presented “API, MCP, or MCP App? Choosing the right surface for AI agents” at WeAreDevelopers World Congress, where he shared practical lessons from idealo’s work with ChatGPT, Claude, MCP Apps, and internal AI agents.

Rishabh Budhiraja is a Staff Engineer at idealo, working at the intersection of AI agents, commerce, and production engineering. His current work focuses on building idealo’s AI shopping assistant: a production-oriented agentic system that transfo... Show more

Rajni Sharma

Rajni Sharma

Rajni Sharma is the Founder & CEO of DotIQ, where she is building an Institutional Intelligence platform for enterprise AI. With over 20 years of experience leading product innovation across startups and global technology companies—including Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Apple, eBay, Rubrik, and Walmart—she has built and scaled products that solve complex enterprise challenges. Rajni is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, serves on the DevNetwork Advisory Board, and is a frequent speaker on AI, product strategy, enterprise architecture, and innovation. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of technology leaders, she actively supports founders, product professionals, and women in tech while helping organizations harness AI to build more intelligent, explainable, and impactful products.

Rajni Sharma is the Founder & CEO of DotIQ, where she is building an Institutional Intelligence platform for enterprise AI. With over 20 years of experience leading product innovation across startups and global technology companies—including Microsof... Show more

Ioannis Philippides

Ioannis Philippides

Results-driven and highly analytical professional with a proven track record of success in data analysis across various industries including consulting, marketing, insurance, sales, and product development. Adept at identifying key insights and trends within complex datasets, utilizing advanced analytical techniques to inform strategic decision-making and drive business growth. Strong communicator who can effectively present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Skilled in data visualization and the use of various analytical tools and software. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Ioannis holds a B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from Agricultural University, GR and an M.Sc. in Business Analytics from Essex University, UK, and a Data Science BootCamp Certificate with Le Wagon Berlin - Batch 954.

Results-driven and highly analytical professional with a proven track record of success in data analysis across various industries including consulting, marketing, insurance, sales, and product development. Adept at identifying key insights and trend... Show more

David Caballero

David Caballero

Principal Platform Engineer, I design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud platforms. I have over 15 years of experience in DevOps, API development, and RESTful services, as well as a certification in Kubernetes Administration (CKA).

I am also the founder of DCaballero LLC, a software development and consulting company that focuses on science and finance applications. I am passionate about researching new technologies, mentoring young talent, and delivering quality solutions. My mission is to leverage my technical skills and domain expertise to create value and impact for my clients and partners.

Principal Platform Engineer, I design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud platforms. I have over 15 years of experience in DevOps, API development, and RESTful services, as well as a certification in Kubernetes Administration (CKA). I... Show more

Michael Gerasymenko

Michael Gerasymenko

Customer and quality focused mobile engineer in love with mobile platforms. I've been building software for quite a while: over 16 years of software development experience, 14 years of iOS. I have experience working on great products and I am excited to see them used.

Customer and quality focused mobile engineer in love with mobile platforms. I've been building software for quite a while: over 16 years of software development experience, 14 years of iOS. I have experience working on great products and I am excited... Show more

Ryan Bonner

Ryan Bonner

Ryan is a Senior Consultant at Arcanum Information Security.

Ryan is a Senior Consultant at Arcanum Information Security. Show more

Jean Marie Sadio

Jean Marie Sadio

I'm a Lead Data Engineering Consultant at Sopra Steria Next, focused on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data platforms, and modern analytics architectures.
He supports organizations in designing scalable data platforms, improving governance, optimizing performance, and accelerating their data transformation journey.
I'm also an active Microsoft Fabric Community contributor and recognized Microsoft Fabric Super User.

I'm a Lead Data Engineering Consultant at Sopra Steria Next, focused on Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data platforms, and modern analytics architectures. He supports organizations in designing scalable data platforms, improving governance, optim... Show more

Georgina Armstrong

Georgina Armstrong

Georgina has been working in Data Science since 2011. For many years she was a coding data scientist in R, Python and PySpark, but for the last 7 years she's been leading international data teams.

She is now leads Software Engineers at Morningstar Credit, working on the sophisticated data products for Morningstar customers.

She's been through hiring cycles and layoff cycles, major tech stack overhauls, massive data science projects and forensic audits. She's figured out how to keep diverse, remote data teams happy, productive and collaborative, at least 80% of the time.

Georgina has been working in Data Science since 2011. For many years she was a coding data scientist in R, Python and PySpark, but for the last 7 years she's been leading international data teams. She is now leads Software Engineers at Morningsta... Show more

Anand Bagmar

Anand Bagmar

Anand Bagmar is a software quality executive, keynote speaker, and test automation expert with 25+ years of experience leading quality strategy and transformation across telecom, e-commerce, gaming, SaaS, enterprise platforms, and banking/financial services.

He helps organisations build resilient quality systems, scalable automation frameworks, and high-performing engineering teams — working at both the strategic and hands-on level. Anand is open to VP of Quality Engineering, Head of Quality, QA Director, and Quality Strategy Consulting engagements.

He is a contributor to Selenium and Appium, the creator of open-source tools including Teswiz (end-to-end test automation framework), WAAT (Web Analytics Automation Testing), and TTA (Test Trend Analyzer), and a regular writer on software quality, AI-driven testing, and autonomous test automation.

Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anandbagmar · essenceoftesting.com · @BagmarAnand

Anand Bagmar is a software quality executive, keynote speaker, and test automation expert with 25+ years of experience leading quality strategy and transformation across telecom, e-commerce, gaming, SaaS, enterprise platforms, and banking/financial s... Show more

Barbara Slopko Bekavac

Barbara Slopko Bekavac

I'm a UX researcher and designer specializing in e-commerce optimization and neuroscience-driven user experience. As the founder of Intuera, I combine UX, CRO, and behavioral science to uncover how people actually think, decide, and trust online.
My work explores how design decisions shape user behavior, influence purchase confidence, and reduce friction across the customer journey. By optimizing cognitive load, clarity, and interaction patterns, I help brands increase conversions while building long-term trust.

I'm a UX researcher and designer specializing in e-commerce optimization and neuroscience-driven user experience. As the founder of Intuera, I combine UX, CRO, and behavioral science to uncover how people actually think, decide, and trust online. M... Show more

Dmitriy Sotnikov

Dmitriy Sotnikov

Dmitry Sotnikov is a hospitality business expert. He works with hotel owners, managers, and hotel teams at the intersection of hospitality technologies, process control, SEO promotion, and direct sales from the hotel website.

His professional focus is hotel revenue growth through check-in control, reduction of hidden losses, development of direct bookings, strengthening of the hotel website, and reducing dependence on aggregators.

Dmitry has more than 10 years of experience in the hospitality business. He entered the hotel sector through access control systems, electronic locks, and hospitality technologies. This practical background allowed him to see the hotel from the inside: how check-ins are organized, how administrators work, how owners control processes, how the guest journey is built, how bookings are made, how the website works, how additional services are sold, and how internal processes operate.

The key idea of Dmitry's talks is that hotels already have money, but part of the revenue is often lost inside their processes. An owner may see occupancy, guests, and staff work, but may not always understand where exactly the income is being lost. Dmitry shows how to identify these loss points and which tools help make hotel processes more transparent.

Main speaking topics:

Hotel revenue growth:

where a hotel loses money: check-ins, the website, and direct sales;
why guests are present, but part of the revenue does not reach the owner;
how a hotel can increase revenue without reducing guest service quality;
what prevents a hotel from earning more steadily with the same occupancy;
how an owner can see weak points in hotel operations.

Check-in control:

where real losses arise in a hotel;
how to identify unrecorded check-ins and bring order to the processes;
how to check hotel operations without conflict with staff;
which signs show that a hotel has hidden revenue losses;
how access, check-in, and revenue control are connected.

SEO promotion and the hotel website:

how to get more direct inquiries through the hotel website;
why a hotel website should be a sales tool, not just an online business card;
why a hotel website does not sell and what to do about it;
how a hotel can attract guests through its own channels;
how to strengthen the hotel website without unnecessary complexity for the owner.

Direct sales:

how to reduce dependence on aggregators;
how to return part of sales to the hotel's own channels;
how to sell additional hotel services through the website and direct communications;
how to connect the website, SEO, and administrator work into one sales system;
how to make the guest journey from search to booking clear and convenient.

Hospitality technologies and process control:

how access, check-in, the website, and hotel revenue are connected;
how access control systems help control check-ins;
which technologies help the owner see real processes inside the hotel.

Dmitry has spoken in business programs, industry events, exhibitions, business breakfasts, and professional meetings for the hospitality industry.

He participated in the business program of PIR Expo / PIR HOTEL on the topics of electronic access control systems, electronic locks, and smart hotel solutions.

He also spoke at events of the Secrets of the Hotelier project in Kazan, Khabarovsk, Mineralnye Vody, Krasnoyarsk, Vladivostok, Novosibirsk, and other cities. He participated in business programs and panel discussions for representatives of the hospitality industry.

His speaking format is practical. No complex theory and no general advice. Only specific points that directly affect hotel revenue: check-ins, the website, SEO, direct sales, additional services, guest work, and control of internal processes.

Dmitry's speaking audience includes hotel owners, managers, heads of sales departments, hospitality marketers, administrators, and specialists responsible for direct sales, occupancy, and process control.

Education - higher education. SF MAI / MATI - Russian State Technological University named after K. E. Tsiolkovsky. Specialty: Materials Science and Materials Technology, 2004.

Dmitry Sotnikov is a hospitality business expert. He works with hotel owners, managers, and hotel teams at the intersection of hospitality technologies, process control, SEO promotion, and direct sales from the hotel website. His professional focu... Show more

Nash Simeunovic

Nash Simeunovic

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 and AI implementations.

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 and AI implementations. Show more

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