Consumer Goods & Services

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

Zach Stagers

Zach Stagers

Zach, currently leading the Data Engineering practice at Advancing Analytics, has well over a decade of experience across a range of industries in the Data & AI space. Throughout his career, he has implemented a range of analytical platforms from traditional Microsoft Business Intelligence to cutting edge Data Lakehouse platforms, tackling a huge variety of use cases.

Zach, currently leading the Data Engineering practice at Advancing Analytics, has well over a decade of experience across a range of industries in the Data & AI space. Throughout his career, he has implemented a range of analytical platforms from tra... Show more

Rohit Naidu S

Rohit Naidu S

Rohit Naidu S. is a globally recognized business leader, sustainability strategist, and CEO of IFortis Worldwide—a pioneering firm at the forefront of sustainability, tech solutions, and corporate innovation. With a career spanning multiple sectors including technology, staffing, corporate training, and environmental sustainability, he has built a reputation for driving large-scale transformation while aligning profitability with purpose.

Named India’s Impactful CEO 2024 by The Economic Times, Rohit is widely known for his leadership in integrating renewable energy, sustainable business practices, and social impact into core corporate strategy. Through initiatives like the #MakingWomenSelfReliant program and Mission Sustainable India, he has empowered over 100,000 women and youth globally, championing inclusive entrepreneurship and workforce development.

As a trusted advisor to organizations across the U.S., Asia-Pacific, and India, Rohit also serves on the boards of several companies, including GIOSTAR USA, Instape, and AAVTR ASIA. A sought-after international speaker and G20 delegate, he brings powerful insights on the future of work, climate action, and ethical leadership—helping organizations and individuals alike become drivers of sustainable, scalable change.

Rohit Naidu S. is a globally recognized business leader, sustainability strategist, and CEO of IFortis Worldwide—a pioneering firm at the forefront of sustainability, tech solutions, and corporate innovation. With a career spanning multiple sectors i... Show more

David Emenyi

David Emenyi

My name is David Emenyi. I am one of Africa's top Business Strategists & Consultants, as well as "West Africa’s first and currently only official Grant Cardone Licensee".

I am a strategist, creative thinker, coach, keynote speaker and highly passionate about making a difference in the lives of people via the various training platforms I engage.

I currently serve as Head of Business Services & New Product Experimentation at Start Innovation Hub, Lead Strategist for The Deliberate CEO International and I'm a choice consultant for various brands on brand strategy, effective sales/product development/training, and digital marketing strategy.

My superpower is developing "10X Strategies" tailor-made for you so you can begin producing 10X results. I simply won’t rest, stop or quit until we get the desired results!!! This is my commitment to the world.

My name is David Emenyi. I am one of Africa's top Business Strategists & Consultants, as well as "West Africa’s first and currently only official Grant Cardone Licensee". I am a strategist, creative thinker, coach, keynote speaker and highly passi... Show more

Ryohei Yoshijima

Ryohei Yoshijima

2020-2025 Microsoft Regional Director
2015-2025 Microsoft MVP for Business Application

With experience in Microsoft Dynamics ERP (NAV/AX) that goes further back than anyone in Japan, Ryo has taken part in international projects in Japan and 33 other countries for 25 years, travelling enough miles to circle the globe some 90 times. He is continually involved with several international projects. Since 2018, we have been promoting projects in the area of ERP and CRM integration, low code and Power Platform. Other activities include contributing articles to Japanese IT media and serving on the executive committee of the Global IT Community.

He has made appearances at many related events as a speaker in Japan and abroad on the strength of his project experience, expertise in R&D for Dynamics 365, and the global network he maintains with Microsoft and other Dynamics partners. Have done more than 100 Microsoft Dynamics Projects, more than 750 Pre-Sales Activities, and more than 80 Microsoft Global Event Attendees.

At Kobe University, Ryo majored in multivariate analysis. Having experienced one of the biggest earthquakes in Kobe, he had participated in volunteer IT event activities in the Tohoku disaster area with other Microsoft MVPs and IT community leaders.
Loves Rugby and American football because he used to play.

Profile: bit.ly/Dynamics365JP

2020-2025 Microsoft Regional Director 2015-2025 Microsoft MVP for Business Application With experience in Microsoft Dynamics ERP (NAV/AX) that goes further back than anyone in Japan, Ryo has taken part in international projects in Japan and 33 ot... Show more

Emerson Taymor

Emerson Taymor

Emerson Taymor is an explorer who is currently the SVP of Design at InfoBeans. He co-founded the digital product studio, Philosophie, where he worked with enterprise executives and startup founders to launch over 300 digital products before it was acquired by InfoBeans in 2019. Emerson helps companies cut through the hype to deliver business results with AI.

https://linkedin.com/in/etaymor

Emerson Taymor is an explorer who is currently the SVP of Design at InfoBeans. He co-founded the digital product studio, Philosophie, where he worked with enterprise executives and startup founders to launch over 300 digital products before it was ac... Show more

Jagmit Gabba

Jagmit Gabba

Principal Full-Stack Engineer with 12+ years of experience in open-source technologies. A fervent accessibility advocate, Jag champions an inclusive web, demonstrating technical excellence in TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, Python, and with a focus on Front-end technologies including React, Angular and Vue. He's also a dedicated DevOps enthusiast and a strong believer in test-driven development.

Principal Full-Stack Engineer with 12+ years of experience in open-source technologies. A fervent accessibility advocate, Jag champions an inclusive web, demonstrating technical excellence in TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, Python, and with a focus ... Show more

Shawn Kyzer

Shawn Kyzer

Shawn is passionate about harnessing the power of data strategy, engineering, and analytics in order to help businesses uncover new opportunities. As an innovative technologist with over 15 years of experience, Shawn removes technology as a barrier and broadens the art of the possible for business and product leaders. His holistic view of technology and emphasis on developing and motivating strong engineering talent, with a focus on delivering outcomes whilst minimising outputs, is one of the characteristics which sets him apart from the crowd.

Shawn’s deep technical knowledge includes distributed computing, cloud architecture, data science, machine learning, and engineering analytics platforms. He has years of experience working as a consultant practitioner for a variety of prestigious clients ranging from secret clearance level government organizations to Fortune 500 companies.

Shawn is passionate about harnessing the power of data strategy, engineering, and analytics in order to help businesses uncover new opportunities. As an innovative technologist with over 15 years of experience, Shawn removes technology as a barrier a... Show more

Mitesh Mangaonkar

Mitesh Mangaonkar

Mitesh is an accomplished Data Engineer and Architect with a proven track record in the dynamic realm of information technology and services. With a robust skill set encompassing Databases, Big Data technologies, Cloud Computing, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and Hadoop, he has consistently delivered innovative solutions that drive businesses forward.

Mitesh's expertise is anchored by a Master's in Management Information Systems, Business Intelligence, and Data Analytics from the prestigious Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business. His academic prowess and hands-on experience position him as a driving force in the ever-evolving field of data engineering.

As a forward-thinker and problem-solver, Mitesh is dedicated to harnessing the power of data to transform organizations. His passion for technology and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights make him a sought-after professional in the industry.

Mitesh is an accomplished Data Engineer and Architect with a proven track record in the dynamic realm of information technology and services. With a robust skill set encompassing Databases, Big Data technologies, Cloud Computing, Software Development... Show more

Rajul Shah

Rajul Shah

As a seasoned AI Product & Startup Strategist with over 20 years in IT and a decade in product management, Rajul Shah is on a mission to help founders, entrepreneurs, and product managers build better products—faster. Leading ProductElements.co, Rajul has empowered over 500 startup founders and product managers to elevate their vision from idea to growth. Through practical tools for Product Validation, Go-to-Market strategies, Pricing Models, and Growth Optimization, ProductElements.co equips innovators with the tools to succeed.

Working with founders and product managers, Rajul is constantly exploring where the world is heading. She delves into how creative minds are envisioning a more sustainable future and encounters numerous stealth startups poised to disrupt economies and reshape various aspects of human life.

As a seasoned AI Product & Startup Strategist with over 20 years in IT and a decade in product management, Rajul Shah is on a mission to help founders, entrepreneurs, and product managers build better products—faster. Leading ProductElements.co, Raju... Show more

Steph Houle

Steph Houle

Steph Houle is a design leader, coach, and consultant with over 15 years of experience shaping digital products from startups to Fortune 1 companies alike, including Walmart, Macy’s, and Calvin Klein. She blends her background in UX/UI and product design leadership with a deep commitment to human-centered design practices, helping teams and individuals navigate complexity with clarity, creativity, and resilience.

Through her coaching practice, Steph guides women and creative leaders to cultivate self-expression, intuitive authority, and sustainable ways of working. Her talks invite audiences into both practical frameworks and reflective pauses, bridging design methodologies with personal leadership.

Steph Houle is a design leader, coach, and consultant with over 15 years of experience shaping digital products from startups to Fortune 1 companies alike, including Walmart, Macy’s, and Calvin Klein. She blends her background in UX/UI and product de... Show more

Justin Paluku Mbunzule

Justin Paluku Mbunzule

Justin Paluku is an IT Specialist and currently taking the MIT MacroMasters Data science course. Justin was born in May 1991, in Butembo, eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was forced to flee to Uganda in 2012 looking for safety.

To support refugee and low income communities to access quality education and advanced technology in Africa, Justin has founded an organisation named Up With Africa based in Uganda.

About his work engagement, Justin has worked as a Research Enumerator with the University of Oxford - Refugee Study Center on a Refugee Economy Study in Uganda in 2018, where he successfully conducted interviews with 123 adult refugees from different slums and households.

Justin has also worked on many projects with the University of Toronto (for 6 years) in Uganda such as: refugees reproductive health, stress management and Virtual Reality as an mental health intervention, managing communication from online systems to refugees' WhatsApp massaging as part of the study.

Additionally, Justin has worked in refugee settlements in Uganda like Nakivale, Kyaka II, Bidibidi and Kiryandongo where he supported the creation of ICT, Entrepreneurship and Conflicts Resolution online course contents for refugees to learn remotely.

Justin Paluku is an IT Specialist and currently taking the MIT MacroMasters Data science course. Justin was born in May 1991, in Butembo, eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was forced to flee to Uganda in 2012 looking for safet... Show more

Matthew Fey

Matthew Fey

I'm a Senior Functional Consultant with over 8 years of hands-on experience in Dynamics 365, primarily focused on the retail industry. I specialize in designing innovative ERP solutions that not only meet business needs but also scale with growth. Whether it's engaging with users to uncover pain points, mentoring new team members, or driving successful implementations, I thrive on turning challenges into opportunities.

Lately, I’ve been especially excited about how AI is reshaping the ERP landscape from predictive insights to intelligent automation. I’ve seen firsthand how integrating AI into Dynamics 365 can unlock smarter decision-making and streamline operations in ERP systems.

As a speaker, my goal is simple: share knowledge, provide practical tools, and spark a smile. Because if you're smiling, I know the first two have landed.

I'm a Senior Functional Consultant with over 8 years of hands-on experience in Dynamics 365, primarily focused on the retail industry. I specialize in designing innovative ERP solutions that not only meet business needs but also scale with growth. Wh... Show more

Chike Eduputa

Chike Eduputa

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leonardo Rossi

Leonardo Rossi

I'm a freelance backend engineer with expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot, helping startups and scale-ups build scalable systems and evolve their digital products. I've worked across various sectors including Real Estate and Food & Beverage, developing solutions on both monolithic and microservices architectures. In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my spouse, exploring nature through outdoor activities and studying new technologies.

I'm a freelance backend engineer with expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot, helping startups and scale-ups build scalable systems and evolve their digital products. I've worked across various sectors including Real Estate and Food & Beverage, d... Show more

Parichay Das

Parichay Das

Parichay is a seasoned technology leader with 14+ years of experience, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and advanced AI-driven solutions. As a trusted advisor to global enterprises, he has successfully guided organizations through their AI transformation journeys—driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. With proven expertise in Solution Architecture, Strategy Consulting, AI/ML, Data Analytics, Cognitive Solutions, and Cloud Computing, he brings a unique blend of strategic vision and technical excellence to complex business challenges. A gold medalist with a Master’s degree, he is recognized for delivering cutting-edge solutions that create measurable impact. Beyond his core leadership role, he is an active speaker, panelist, industry chair, and judge at leading technology and management forums. He has mentored over 1,000 professionals and learners globally, shaping the next generation of innovators in the AI ecosystem.

Parichay is a seasoned technology leader with 14+ years of experience, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and advanced AI-driven solutions. As a trusted advisor to global enterprises, he has successfully guided organizations thro... Show more

Afroz Syed

Afroz Syed

President of the Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan with 12+ years of experience in Website Promotion, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Online Marketing, and Web Copywriting

Specialties include: SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Online Marketing and Promotion, Traffic Building to Websites, Web Copywriting, Content Writing and Creation, Blogging, Link Building, Keyword Research, and Competitor Analysis.

President of the Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan with 12+ years of experience in Website Promotion, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Online Marketing, and Web Copywriting Specialties include: SEO, Search Engine Optimization, O... Show more

Anthony Villanueva

Anthony Villanueva

Anthony Villanueva is the Founder and Lead Architect at CaseWorth, where he builds production-scale GraphRAG and knowledge graph systems for legal research. With a background in cybersecurity, AI engineering, and complex data modeling, he specializes in creating high-trust, explainable AI workflows for high-stakes domains. Anthony has designed multi-agent architectures, retrieval pipelines, and legal knowledge graphs that significantly reduce hallucinations and improve LLM reliability.

Anthony Villanueva is the Founder and Lead Architect at CaseWorth, where he builds production-scale GraphRAG and knowledge graph systems for legal research. With a background in cybersecurity, AI engineering, and complex data modeling, he specializes... Show more

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

Kristen Mitchell

Kristen Mitchell

Hi, I’m Kristen Mitchell from KRK Jewels. I specialize in custom Toi et Moi rings and work closely with clients to turn their love stories into one-of-a-kind designs.

Hi, I’m Kristen Mitchell from KRK Jewels. I specialize in custom Toi et Moi rings and work closely with clients to turn their love stories into one-of-a-kind designs. Show more

Andrew King

Andrew King

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

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

Inge Boubez

Inge Boubez

Inge Boubez is Chief Marketing and Growth Strategist at Neural Impact.

Inge has spent more than twenty years helping technology companies grow through smarter marketing, neuroscience-based engagement, and data-driven strategy.

Before joining Neural Impact, Inge held leadership roles across major global brands, including SAP, where she drove a 130 percent pipeline growth through partner go-to-market modernization. At Moz and Ziff Davis, she led enterprise growth and transformed data-driven marketing performance, achieving a ninefold increase in leads. As a Fractional CMO, she has guided SaaS and AI firms across EMEA and North America, helping them scale from early growth to successful multi-fold exits through precise positioning and growth architecture.

Today at Neural Impact, Inge applies neuroscience and AI insights to redefine how Microsoft partners are found, trusted, and recommended in an era where AI is transforming every aspect of marketing and customer discovery.

Inge Boubez is Chief Marketing and Growth Strategist at Neural Impact. Inge has spent more than twenty years helping technology companies grow through smarter marketing, neuroscience-based engagement, and data-driven strategy. Before joining Ne... Show more

Tutu Ariyo

Tutu Ariyo

Tutu is an ICF-ACC Certified Executive Coach, ORSC-trained Systemic Leadership Practitioner, and ICAgile-certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC) with 15+ years of experience coaching individuals, teams, and their systems. As Founder of Ignite Your Path, she specialises in relational systems work across Agile teams, helping leaders transform relationships and manage conflict in diverse, globally distributed environments.

She has developed multiple diagnostic frameworks and coaching tools – including her signature F.A.D.E.A.W.A.Y. framework – that help teams identify and repair relational drift before it undermines performance. Her training in ORSC, nonviolent communication, and systemic coaching informs her story-driven, practical approach to creating sustainable relational change.

Tutu is an ICF-ACC Certified Executive Coach, ORSC-trained Systemic Leadership Practitioner, and ICAgile-certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC) with 15+ years of experience coaching individuals, teams, and their systems. As Founder of Ignite Your Path, she ... Show more

Michael Hidalgo

Michael Hidalgo

Words are vehicles. I load them with my meaning, and you unpack them through your experience. The gap between those two realities? That's where miscommunication lives.

I spend my days closing that gap.

As a speaker, I take this message to audiences. As a speaker coach, I help leaders communicate with clarity on stage. As a consultant, I help teams and organizations speak the same language.

Because when communication clicks, when my meaning and your experience align, everything changes. Organizations become healthier. Relationships deepen. Ideas spread. Innovation flourishes. Because, the clearer we communicate, the better worlds we create. That's what I do.

I help leaders and teams build better worlds, one conversation at a time.

Words are vehicles. I load them with my meaning, and you unpack them through your experience. The gap between those two realities? That's where miscommunication lives. I spend my days closing that gap. As a speaker, I take this message to audi... Show more

Arnaud Gastelblum

Arnaud Gastelblum

Arnaud is a technical architect specialized in the Microsoft Data Platform. As a consultant, it is his main goal to make sure his clients get the most out of their data.

In his 10+ years of experience, he has gained a lot of expertise in the Microsoft BI stack, specializing mostly in SQL Server, Integration Services, Analysis Services and the Power BI suite. He also loves to share his knowledge with others, making him a great consultant and coach.

He has a passion for Data Modeling and always strives to find the right solution for any problem he is faced with.

Specialties:
Microsoft SQL Server, Analysis Services (Tabular, Multidimensional), Integration Services, Power BI, SSDT, DAX, Data Modeling, Azure, C#

Some colleagues and friends motivated him to share his knowledge and BI discoveries to a bigger network. That’s why he started a blog: www.lazysnail.net

Arnaud is a technical architect specialized in the Microsoft Data Platform. As a consultant, it is his main goal to make sure his clients get the most out of their data. In his 10+ years of experience, he has gained a lot of expertise in the Micro... Show more

Greg Gillespie

Greg Gillespie

Greg Gillespie is the Principal and Co-Founder of Collectiv, a leading data analytics and AI enablement consulting
firm that has appeared twice on the Inc. 5000 list. Since launching his first data consulting firm in 2016, Greg has
helped over 150 mid-sized and enterprise organizations — including several Fortune 500 brands — leverage tools
like Power BI and Microsoft Fabric to unlock the full value of their data at scale.

An electrical engineer by training, Greg began his career building data programs in the industrial and utility sectors,
where he saw firsthand how structured, well-governed data could transform operations. That experience led him into
business intelligence and, ultimately, into the field of AI enablement.

Greg is the creator of The D.A.T.A. Formula™, a practical framework for preparing organizations to succeed with AI
through better data governance, process alignment, team empowerment, and scalable automation. His talks blend
technical depth with real-world application, offering audiences a clear path from disconnected dashboards to
AI-powered decision-making.

Today, Greg works closely with executive teams to operationalize AI across the enterprise, and he speaks regularly
on topics such as data strategy, analytics leadership, and building AI-ready organizations. He is also a proud member
of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), where he collaborates with other high-growth business leaders committed to
innovation and impact.

Greg Gillespie is the Principal and Co-Founder of Collectiv, a leading data analytics and AI enablement consulting firm that has appeared twice on the Inc. 5000 list. Since launching his first data consulting firm in 2016, Greg has helped over 15... Show more

Janus Stampe

Janus Stampe

I have worked with IT for the last 2½ decade, and specifically with virtualization and Citrix products for the last 16 years.
I have worked internally and later externally as a consultant.

My focus with new projects, is always end user-centric. Who will use this, and how does this product fit into their work day.

I have 4 kids and love board games.

I have worked with IT for the last 2½ decade, and specifically with virtualization and Citrix products for the last 16 years. I have worked internally and later externally as a consultant. My focus with new projects, is always end user-centric. W... Show more

Amol Agrawal

Amol Agrawal

Amol Omprakash Agrawal is a multi-award-winning educator, AI mentor, and edupreneur with 10+ years of experience spanning student mentorship, skill training, and startup leadership. As the Director of T.I.M.E. Pvt Ltd (Akola) and the visionary behind Shiksha Sahyog, PhD Café & Restro, and Disha Yatra – A Skill Initiative, Amol has trained over 11,500+ students, delivered 90+ expert sessions, and organized impactful outreach in both urban and rural India.

He specializes in AI for Education & Career Counselling, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Azure AI tools, and has built a niche in using emerging technologies to boost learning, mentoring, and productivity. Amol is also a certified career counsellor with iDream Career, a mentor at WE Hub (Govt. of Telangana), MentorX, and a Startup World Cup advisor, guiding youth, women entrepreneurs, and early-stage ventures globally.

A recipient of the AICTE Leadership Excellence Award, Amol has been a speaker at prestigious forums such as the Capital Networking Conference (MAX POG 2025) and Jagriti Yatra 2024, where he spoke on “AI for Nation Building.” He’s also featured on podcasts, national webinars, and mentored hundreds of underprivileged students through leadership and soft skills programs.

Currently pursuing his PhD, and with academic credentials in MBA, LLB, and D.Pharm, Amol blends technology, education, and purpose-led impact—making him a sought-after voice in AI-powered education, youth skilling, and entrepreneurial innovation.

Amol Omprakash Agrawal is a multi-award-winning educator, AI mentor, and edupreneur with 10+ years of experience spanning student mentorship, skill training, and startup leadership. As the Director of T.I.M.E. Pvt Ltd (Akola) and the visionary behind... Show more

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