Consumer Goods & Services

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

Johnny Xmas

Johnny Xmas

Johnny Xmas, a prominent figure in the Information Security community since 2002, has been a dedicated contributor to public forums, sharing his extensive research and knowledge. Most notably recognized for his pivotal role in exposing the American TSA Master Key leaks (2014-2018), uncovering Venmo stalking vulnerabilities (2018), and being an overall nuisance.

Past experience includes being: Director of Cyber Training at security research firm GRIMM, defending against the automated abuse of web infrastructure with Kasada, and as the Lead Researcher on Uptake's Industrial Cybersecurity Platform. Before this, he spent many years in the field as a penetration tester, security engineer for a global Fortune 500 retail corporation, and Mainframe auditor and Systems Engineer for several IT asset recovery firms.

Today, Johnny continues to shape and elevate the Information Security landscape with his expertise and contributions as the President of the Burbsec Information Security Network and the Head of Offensive Security for a massive, global manufacturing and agriculture corporation.

Johnny Xmas, a prominent figure in the Information Security community since 2002, has been a dedicated contributor to public forums, sharing his extensive research and knowledge. Most notably recognized for his pivotal role in exposing the American T... Show more

Anamika Raman

Anamika Raman

Growth Coach for professionals and Businesses | Startup Mentor | Scaling Impact-Driven Leadership Without Burnout | International Keynote Speaker | Peak Performance for Leaders in AI age

Growth Coach for professionals and Businesses | Startup Mentor | Scaling Impact-Driven Leadership Without Burnout | International Keynote Speaker | Peak Performance for Leaders in AI age 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

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

Karla Fernandes

Karla Fernandes

I am Brazilian. I started working remotely before it was a thing and became a digital nomad in 2011, living in 11 countries and learning six languages along the way. Ten years later, I settled in my favorite place, Lucerne, Switzerland. I have over 25 years of design experience, working with more than 150 companies including well-known tech startups, educational organizations, and service-based companies. I am a UX/UI & Digital Product Design consultant and mentor, and I've launched more than a dozen apps.

I am Brazilian. I started working remotely before it was a thing and became a digital nomad in 2011, living in 11 countries and learning six languages along the way. Ten years later, I settled in my favorite place, Lucerne, Switzerland. I have over 2... Show more

Yoel Frischoff

Yoel Frischoff

I am a freelance product manager and fractional CPO, helping IoT ventures build software augmented products competitors can’t copy and customers won’t leave.

At TheRoad, I provide Product Management as a Service – bridging strategy, design, engineering, and go-to-market execution for connected devices and smart products.

With 30+ years of experience in industrial design, hardware–software integration, and product strategy, I work with startups, scale-ups, and traditional manufacturers transforming their products into smart platforms.
My focus: turning physical goods into digital businesses – where hardware, software, and services create recurring value, loyalty, and defensibility.

Core areas of work:
• Product Strategy & Definition for Smart / IoT Products
• Fractional CPO / Interim Product Leadership
• Product as a Service (PaaS) Model Design
• Roadmapping, Portfolio Prioritization & Execution Support
• Research-driven Positioning and Competitive Strategy

I also author Smart Tangibles (coming 2026), a forthcoming book on how connected hardware ventures can blend technology, design, and business model innovation to create sustainable advantage.

If you’re building a connected or smart product – or rethinking your product’s strategy – let’s talk.

🔗 theroadtlv.com
#ProductManagement #SmartTangibles #IoT #Hardware #ProductStrategy

I am a freelance product manager and fractional CPO, helping IoT ventures build software augmented products competitors can’t copy and customers won’t leave. At TheRoad, I provide Product Management as a Service – bridging strategy, design, engine... Show more

Arpit Gupta

Arpit Gupta

Visionary CTPO who led teams across Amazon, Yahoo, Oracle and have held leadership roles at Walmart, Indeed, Coupang etc Currently CTPO with Actionable Analytics a TaaS firm leveraging Gen AI, cloud, data to provide exceptional CX to enterprises across the world. Focus on eCom, FinTech, Telco, AdTech, EdTech and HealthTech

Visionary CTPO who led teams across Amazon, Yahoo, Oracle and have held leadership roles at Walmart, Indeed, Coupang etc Currently CTPO with Actionable Analytics a TaaS firm leveraging Gen AI, cloud, data to provide exceptional CX to enterprises acro... Show more

Gabriel Inyamah

Gabriel Inyamah

I create accessible, user centered experiences that simplifies user needs and business processes. In the past 5 years, I have honed my expertise in driving impact by utilizing innovative techniques, strategic design planning, and efficient product design operations with startups/companies like at Andela, Enyata and Cornie Health working across enterprise tools and internal systems while considering technical constraints.

Currently, I'm a product designer, leading design strategy at Luna AI — an AI-driven product operations hub for product and engineering leaders, based in the US. Over the year, I have shipped out all of Luna's 10x product features and spearheaded the integration of LLM powered features into core workflows.

I create accessible, user centered experiences that simplifies user needs and business processes. In the past 5 years, I have honed my expertise in driving impact by utilizing innovative techniques, strategic design planning, and efficient product de... Show more

Walter Calcagno Lucares

Walter Calcagno Lucares

In my professional career, I have contributed to the digital transformation of the mining, retail and finance sectors, specializing in the creation of analytical architectures in both Microsoft and AWS. My focus is on migrating analytical infrastructures to the cloud and implementing cutting-edge solutions for handling large volumes of data.

As co-founder of Unlearni, I lead the way in digital education, facilitating continuous learning and practical application of business intelligence and data analytics. My mission is to empower organizations to make data-driven strategic decisions, and I achieve that through my experience as a Microsoft MVP Data Platform and my passion for sharing knowledge in the field of data engineering.

I have also had the fortune to write the book "Arquitectura e Ingenieria de Datos" by Editorial Anaya Multimedia where I intend to democratize the understanding of these roles and functions in data for spanish spoken people who are starting out on the path of data.

In my professional career, I have contributed to the digital transformation of the mining, retail and finance sectors, specializing in the creation of analytical architectures in both Microsoft and AWS. My focus is on migrating analytical infrastruct... Show more

Paris Nakita Kejser

Paris Nakita Kejser

As a passionate technology enthusiast with a focus on security, I specialize in Kubernetes and DevSecOps practices to create secure, scalable platforms. With a strong background in integrating security into cloud-native infrastructure, I help teams innovate safely. My goal is to inspire secure development practices and leverage Kubernetes to drive cutting-edge solutions in the tech world.

As a passionate technology enthusiast with a focus on security, I specialize in Kubernetes and DevSecOps practices to create secure, scalable platforms. With a strong background in integrating security into cloud-native infrastructure, I help teams i... Show more

Anna Bordioug

Anna Bordioug

Driven by a passion for solving complex business challenges through technology, Anna designs and delivers security and compliance solutions within the Microsoft 365 platform. She partners with organizations across the public services, retail, and financial services industries to help them achieve their compliance and data protection goals through strategic, scalable solutions.

She is keen on using technology and AI to achieve business objectives while ensuring robust data security. She thrives on continuous learning and embraces the ever-evolving technological landscape as a way to fuel practical innovation.

Driven by a passion for solving complex business challenges through technology, Anna designs and delivers security and compliance solutions within the Microsoft 365 platform. She partners with organizations across the public services, retail, and fin... Show more

Erik Svensen

Erik Svensen

Microsoft Data Platform MVP, ex-Leader of Power BI Usergroup Denmark - Huge Power BI fan and :-)

Microsoft Data Platform MVP, ex-Leader of Power BI Usergroup Denmark - Huge Power BI fan and :-) Show more

Soren Alexandersen

Soren Alexandersen

💭 Søren Friis Alexandersen is a renowned thought leader in the ERP space, known for his deep expertise and collaborative approach. He's far into his career's 3rd decade, and currently a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft in the Dynamics 365 Business Central engineering team, working on Microsoft's core business solution for SMBs, where his mandate is to rethink Finance through the lens of AI.

💡 With a distinguished standing in the community, Søren is celebrated not only for his technical acumen but also for his unwavering commitment to openness and continuous learning, always bringing in the human factor into technology.

👩🏼‍💻 Søren's is a strategist at heart, and his leadership is characterized by his ability to bridge the gap between complex technological concepts and practical, human-centered applications.

🦸🏼 As a lifelong learner, Søren continuously seeks new knowledge and perspectives, fostering a culture of growth and adaptability within his professional circles. He shares the broadly held view that technology can and should improve human lives through increased productivity, though he thinks a lot about what we will do with the productivity gain long term, and how we ensure AI in particular is fair, transparent, and accessible to all.

💭 Søren Friis Alexandersen is a renowned thought leader in the ERP space, known for his deep expertise and collaborative approach. He's far into his career's 3rd decade, and currently a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft in the Dynamics 365 Busi... Show more

Jaime Nagase

Jaime Nagase

Principal AppMod Containers Specialist in LATAM, I'm deeply immersed in the Kubernetes and container ecosystem, helping organizations scale their containerized applications. With hands-on experience leading large-scale container deployments bringing practical insights on implementing enterprise-grade Kubernetes solutions.

I'm passionate about sharing knowledge through my book "Modern Applications Strategy" and speaking engagements worldwide. My expertise spans container orchestration, microservices architecture, and as a DevOps Amabassador. I focus on real-world Kubernetes implementation strategies, helping teams overcome challenges and achieve cloud-native success at scale.

Principal AppMod Containers Specialist in LATAM, I'm deeply immersed in the Kubernetes and container ecosystem, helping organizations scale their containerized applications. With hands-on experience leading large-scale container deployments bringing ... Show more

Estera Kot

Estera Kot

Dr. Estera Kot is the Chief Technology Officer at Clouds On Mars, where she drives the company’s innovation in Data & AI strategy and execution. A former Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, she played a key role in building performance-critical components of Azure Synapse Analytics and Microsoft Fabric, focusing on Apache Spark and high-efficiency analytical engines.

Estera is a Polish-born engineer by passion, fluent in several programming languages and recognized for her hands-on technical depth. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science with distinction, specializing in machine and deep learning for medical imaging. Her research has led to numerous scientific publications and a U.S. patent in big data processing.

Her career spans global tech leaders like Intel, Sony, and Procter & Gamble. She is a respected educator and mentor, having designed full-time and postgraduate AI-in-Cloud programs at the Warsaw University of Technology. Her students now work at CERN, Google, Meta, and other top-tier institutions worldwide. Estera is a guest lecturer at UCLA—one of the top public research universities in the U.S.—and Łazarski University in Warsaw.

As a speaker, she’s presented at top industry events including MLADS (Microsoft’s internal AI and data science conference in Redmond), the inaugural FabCon in Las Vegas, and several AI and cloud conferences across Europe. She also produces educational content on YouTube, making complex AI topics accessible and practical.

Estera is committed to building scalable, ethical, and real-world-driven AI solutions, with a focus on impact over hype.

Dr. Estera Kot is the Chief Technology Officer at Clouds On Mars, where she drives the company’s innovation in Data & AI strategy and execution. A former Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, she played a key role in building performance-critical c... Show more

Ben Gamble

Ben Gamble

Ben Gamble is Field CTO at Ververica. With a background in engineering leadership and entrepreneurship, he’s led teams across logistics, gaming, and mobile apps, focusing on solutions involving GPS, AR, and multi-user collaboration. Off-duty, he enjoys creating video games and trading cards, and cares for his two children and three pet ducks.

Ben Gamble is Field CTO at Ververica. With a background in engineering leadership and entrepreneurship, he’s led teams across logistics, gaming, and mobile apps, focusing on solutions involving GPS, AR, and multi-user collaboration. Off-duty, he enjo... Show more

Nilanjan Chatterjee

Nilanjan Chatterjee

I am Nilanjan Chatterjee , a seasoned Data Engineering leader and architect at AMD, with extensive experience in rolling out 0-1 turn-key products and features across Fintech, Semiconductor and Telecom domains. With over 12 years of experience across Data Engineering , Data Science and Gen AI pipeline and MLOps, I assist business operationalise their data and ML strategy and find data driven solutions to problems.

I am Nilanjan Chatterjee , a seasoned Data Engineering leader and architect at AMD, with extensive experience in rolling out 0-1 turn-key products and features across Fintech, Semiconductor and Telecom domains. With over 12 years of experience across... Show more

Guillaume Patry

Guillaume Patry

Tombé dans la marmite agile en 2012, j'ai été Scrum Master, Scrum Master à l'échelle, leader d'une communauté de pratiques de Scrum Master, puis Coach Agile, responsable du Centre Agile d'Informatique Banque Populaire, et Lead Coach Agile sur un pôle métier.
J'ai activement participé à l'accompagnement de la transformation en mode produit d'informatique Banque Populaire en accompagnant les managers et leurs équipes à tirer partie de l'agilité pour améliorer leurs performances et la qualité.
Aujourd'hui, au sein du Groupement U, je contribue fortement à la mise en place de la transformation agile, humaine et technologique.

Tombé dans la marmite agile en 2012, j'ai été Scrum Master, Scrum Master à l'échelle, leader d'une communauté de pratiques de Scrum Master, puis Coach Agile, responsable du Centre Agile d'Informatique Banque Populaire, et Lead Coach Agile sur un pôle... Show more

Bill Anderson

Bill Anderson

Bill straddles both creative and technical disciplines, with a background both in graphic design and marketing technology, Bill creates digital marketing solutions for clients like Amazon Web Services, Sandals Resorts, Qlik Technologies, and Walgreens.

Earlier in his career Bill focused on the brand and creative side of marketing, as Art Director for The New York Times, Leo Burnett and J. Walter Thompson. Bill is a Marketo Certified Solutions Architect and has been a Marketo Certified Expert since 2014.

An avid life-long learner, Bill reads dozens of books monthly and will enthusiastically discuss anything from dirigibles to songlines.

Bill straddles both creative and technical disciplines, with a background both in graphic design and marketing technology, Bill creates digital marketing solutions for clients like Amazon Web Services, Sandals Resorts, Qlik Technologies, and Walgreen... Show more

Aquayemi-Claude Akinsanya

Aquayemi-Claude Akinsanya

Aquayemi-Claude’s relentless drive for systemic reform has positioned him as a key figure across global platforms. He serves as a leader in youth empowerment, a mentor in educational equity, and a public speaker whose message resonates with diverse audiences. As a solopreneur and thought leader, his work bridges entrepreneurship, activism, and environmentalism, while his contributions to the Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities highlight his commitment to creating inclusive opportunities for marginalized communities.

A compelling public speaker and storyteller, Aquayemi-Claude captivates audiences with inspiring narratives and thought-provoking insights. With a gift for communication and a dedication to amplifying marginalized voices, Aquayemi-Claude inspires action and fosters dialogue on issues of social significance.

Aquayemi-Claude is also an accomplished author, sharing perspectives and experiences that challenge conventional wisdom and inspire critical reflection. Through written works, Aquayemi-Claude invites readers on a journey of discovery and empowerment, encouraging introspection and growth.

Aquayemi-Claude’s relentless drive for systemic reform has positioned him as a key figure across global platforms. He serves as a leader in youth empowerment, a mentor in educational equity, and a public speaker whose message resonates with diverse a... Show more

Alexander Klein

Alexander Klein

Alexander Klein is a senior Business Intelligence consultant with more than 20 years of experience. He focuses on Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse projects with Microsoft technologies like SQL Server, Power BI, Azure ML or Cognitive Services.

Since 2008, he has been a self-employed consultant in large and medium-sized projects in all sectors across Europe. He has been visiting SQL Saturdays all over Europe since 2013.Since 2017 Alexander speaks at national and international conferences / user groups about Data Warehouse, BI, Azure and AI.

Alexander Klein is a senior Business Intelligence consultant with more than 20 years of experience. He focuses on Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse projects with Microsoft technologies like SQL Server, Power BI, Azure ML or Cognitive Services.... Show more

Stephanie Stasey

Stephanie Stasey

Stephanie has over 19 years' experience in leading automation, digital transformation and change programmes for some of the UK's largest organisations.
She believes that IT programmes should be focussed on workers unarticulated needs.

AI, agents and data analytics tools are transforming the world of work at an unprecedented pace.

By day Stephanie empowers organisations with agentic AI, strategy, governance and skilling. By night she builds technical communities.

After 3 years at Microsoft, she founded Miss AI to support companies in navigating their AI transformation, AI agents and robots. She has served as a trusted advisor to some of the world's biggest organisations including NHS England including working on both NHS.net and NHS App.

Having supported health, FMCG and technology organisations navigate automation, AI and agents; she brings a wealth of knowledge and skills in change, programme management and people management.

Stephanie is an international speaker, vlogger, and community builder with a passion for helping leaders close the vector between AI ambition and realisation.

Stephanie has over 19 years' experience in leading automation, digital transformation and change programmes for some of the UK's largest organisations. She believes that IT programmes should be focussed on workers unarticulated needs. AI, agents ... Show more

Milos Grubjesic

Milos Grubjesic

Milos is a data scientist and machine learning engineer from 2006. With a master's in computer science, Milos combines deep technical expertise with practical applications in ML engineering and data science. Currently, he is working on Kubeflow solutions at PepsiCo, enhancing their data science capabilities.

Milos is a data scientist and machine learning engineer from 2006. With a master's in computer science, Milos combines deep technical expertise with practical applications in ML engineering and data science. Currently, he is working on Kubeflow solut... Show more

Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut is a Principal Program Manager in Microsoft’s Azure Data Fabric Customer Advisory Team, where he helps customers in the Retail and CPG industries unlock the full potential of unified data platforms. With a deep focus on capacity management, semantic models, telemetry, and Copilot-driven analytics, Sanjay recently led the publication of the Microsoft Fabric Capacity Planning Guidance series — that's helping admins and COE teams scaling Fabric across the enterprise.
Sanjay enjoys connecting with the community and brings a practical, customer-first perspective shaped by real-world deployments and cross-team collaboration. He believes the best ideas come from collaboration and is always up for a good conversation about data, design, or the perfect cup of chai.

Sanjay Raut is a Principal Program Manager in Microsoft’s Azure Data Fabric Customer Advisory Team, where he helps customers in the Retail and CPG industries unlock the full potential of unified data platforms. With a deep focus on capacity managemen... Show more

Saurabh Yergattikar

Saurabh Yergattikar

Saurabh Yergattikar is an Engineering Leader at eBay with over a ~14 Years of experience building large-scale backend platforms and mission-critical financial and commerce systems. His work spans distributed systems, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and developer productivity, with a strong focus on building reliable, high-impact backend and platform solutions used at enterprise scale.

Beyond his role at eBay, Saurabh is an active open-source innovator and contributor in the AI and security ecosystem. He leads and contributes to multiple open-source initiatives focused on secure AI infrastructure, Model Context Protocol (MCP) security, and developer tooling frameworks that improve how engineering teams analyze, secure, and scale modern software systems.

He regularly serves as a judge, reviewer, and mentor for global startup showcases, hackathons, and technical communities, and collaborates with industry experts across open-source, cybersecurity, and AI ecosystems. His work emphasizes practical security, real-world AI system design, and high-leverage developer productivity.

As a speaker, Saurabh presents on topics including AI system architecture, secure open-source frameworks, backend scalability, developer tooling, and emerging risks in modern AI and cloud platforms—bridging deep engineering with real-world industry application.

Saurabh Yergattikar is an Engineering Leader at eBay with over a ~14 Years of experience building large-scale backend platforms and mission-critical financial and commerce systems. His work spans distributed systems, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity,... Show more

Jakub Gaj

Jakub Gaj

Sr Cloud Architect | AWS Community Builder | AWS New Voices Speaker

Sr Cloud Architect | AWS Community Builder | AWS New Voices Speaker Show more

Gaurav Thadani

Gaurav Thadani

A software generalist with over 13 years of consulting experience.
Recognized for being versatile, picking up new tools and technologies, driving value for clients and achieving outcomes.

Passionate about test driven development, continuous delivery and event driven architectures.

A software generalist with over 13 years of consulting experience. Recognized for being versatile, picking up new tools and technologies, driving value for clients and achieving outcomes. Passionate about test driven development, continuous deli... Show more

Luis Felipe Ariza Vesga

Luis Felipe Ariza Vesga

Kubestronaut | PhD in telecommunications | RF Microelectronics | PHY & MAC/Open RAN/NTN/Cloud-Native/IoT/5G broadcast/Private networks/+G/Metaverse/AI/QC | Speaker | Organizer: Colombia OpenInfra User Group & KCD Colombia 2025

Kubestronaut | PhD in telecommunications | RF Microelectronics | PHY & MAC/Open RAN/NTN/Cloud-Native/IoT/5G broadcast/Private networks/+G/Metaverse/AI/QC | Speaker | Organizer: Colombia OpenInfra User Group & KCD Colombia 2025 Show more

Sanchit Srivastava

Sanchit Srivastava

Sanchit Srivastava is a seasoned data strategist with a distinguished career spanning over 18 years. With a deep understanding of advanced Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Data Observability and modern Data Architecture, Sanchit has successfully delivered transformative data solutions across diverse industries, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, pharmacy, and retail. His motto, "make data easier, faster and more reliable" encapsulates his belief in the transformative power of data.

Currently leading Data Analytics and Data Architecture at a Fortune 500 CPG company, Sanchit is responsible for delivering robust data platforms and fostering a data-driven culture. His focus on Responsible Generative AI is driving innovation and efficiency across the organization. His forward-thinking approach has positioned him as a pioneer in the adoption of Responsible Generative AI, empowering teams to leverage the power of AI ethically and responsibly. Sanchit’s current focus on AI on unstructured data, large language models, generative AI, guided data analytics, data observability, data architecture, and data catalogs positions him as a thought leader in the industry.

Sanchit Srivastava is a seasoned data strategist with a distinguished career spanning over 18 years. With a deep understanding of advanced Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Data Observability and modern Data Architecture, Sanchit has s... Show more

Ravi Motha

Ravi Motha

Ravi is a experienced web developer with decades of experience building award winning web sites , micro sites, SaaS applications and campaigns for a wide range of clients (eBay, Coca-Cola, Ford, Orange, Deutsche Bank, Rolls-Royce and Fox International Channels).
He has always looked for innovative ways to use technology to provide solutions to make life easier for clients and users. He is also just as keen on process, because he believes knowing why will help you build a better product.

Ravi is a experienced web developer with decades of experience building award winning web sites , micro sites, SaaS applications and campaigns for a wide range of clients (eBay, Coca-Cola, Ford, Orange, Deutsche Bank, Rolls-Royce and Fox Internation... Show more

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