The speaker is a Senior Supercomputing/Deep Learning Engineer at Intel SuperComputing Group working on enabling exa-scale computation ,training of trillion parameter models spanning text,vision and multimodal contexts. Prior to this, the speaker was a research scientist at MSCI specializing in NLP frameworks and knowledge graphs for global indices ,portfolio managament and a Research Collaborator with Imperial College UK. Prior to this , he has been a NLP/DL engineer at HSBC holdings with a focus on building transformers and graph network based models for business usecases. He has been associated with Google Research as a collaborator for one of their open source language models and is a contributing member for different open source deep learning frameworks (Tensorflow,Sonnet). He is also an author in the field of Deep Reinforcement Learning and has been a technical speaker for Quantum ML ,NLP and DL at Python conferences (Pydata/Europython).

The speaker is a Senior Supercomputing/Deep Learning Engineer at Intel SuperComputing Group working on enabling exa-scale computation ,training of trillion parameter models spanning text,vision and multimodal contexts. Prior to this, the speaker was... Show more

Matt teaches Python and Data Science. He has a CS degree from Stanford University. He is a best-selling author on Python and Data subjects. His books: Effective Pandas, Illustrated Guide to Learning Python 3, Intermediate Python, Learning the Pandas Library, and Effective PyCharm have all been best-selling books on Amazon. He just published Machine Learning Pocket Reference and Pandas Cookbook (Second Edition). He has taught courses at large companies (Netflix, NASA, Verizon, Adobe, HP, Exxon, and more), Universities (Stanford, University of Utah, BYU), as well as small companies. He has been using Python since 2000 and has taught thousands through live training both online and in person.

Matt teaches Python and Data Science. He has a CS degree from Stanford University. He is a best-selling author on Python and Data subjects. His books: Effective Pandas, Illustrated Guide to Learning Python 3, Intermediate Python, Learning the Pandas ... Show more

Senior Customer Relationship Management Consultant with a proven track record in the information technology and services industry. Since embarking on my CRM journey, I have participated in over a hundred CRM implementations across various industries and company sizes, ranging from a small workshop with just two users to large corporations with thousands of users.

I have been working with Dynamics Customer Engagement since 2019, acquiring extensive experience with its diverse modules:
- Dynamics Sales
- Dynamics Customer Service and Dynamics Contact Center (formerly Omnichannel)
- Dynamics Customer Insights - Journeys (formerly Marketing)

As both an Architect and CRM implementor, I have encountered numerous CRM systems and solutions, enabling me to craft tailored strategies for specific client needs. My mantra is to leverage standard solutions and processes whenever possible, ensuring the system remains user-friendly and efficient for end-users.

Senior Customer Relationship Management Consultant with a proven track record in the information technology and services industry. Since embarking on my CRM journey, I have participated in over a hundred CRM implementations across various industries ... Show more

Ronald Petty is a consultant at RX-M, a global cloud native advisory and training firm. Ronald is an consultant/board-member for companies in high tech research and energy spaces. In addition, he authors and edits technical material around programming languages and software development techniques. He participated in the creation of CKA and CKAD certification exams. He is chair of the both SF Bay area chapters of the Internet Society and Association for Computing Machinery. He is co-lead of the CNCF AI WG, CNCF Ambassador, and Kuberstronaut.

Ronald Petty is a consultant at RX-M, a global cloud native advisory and training firm. Ronald is an consultant/board-member for companies in high tech research and energy spaces. In addition, he authors and edits technical material around programmin... Show more

Started out as an HPC system admin, Xavier is currently manager of the HPC operations team at CEA. He coordinates CEA's technical activities around the Alice Recoque infrastructure, the future second exascale system of EuroHPC. Xavier is also the lead developer and manager of the Environment Modules open source project.

Started out as an HPC system admin, Xavier is currently manager of the HPC operations team at CEA. He coordinates CEA's technical activities around the Alice Recoque infrastructure, the future second exascale system of EuroHPC. Xavier is also the lea... Show more

Victor Getz is really passionate about platform engineering and surfing. He likes to show things as they are, whether good or bad, from his projects.

As the Co-Founder & CTO of iits-consulting and has been active in software development for over 10 years. As a CTO & cloud architect, he has created a multitude of cloud architectures in recent years with petabytes of data or millions of daily users.

Victor Getz is really passionate about platform engineering and surfing. He likes to show things as they are, whether good or bad, from his projects. As the Co-Founder & CTO of iits-consulting and has been active in software development for over ... Show more

Mike Ullrich ist Managing Consultant bei der Objektkultur. Neben den 13 Jahren Erfahrungen im Projektgeschäft mit Microsoft Cloud Technologien zieht er seine Erfahrung aus 9 Jahren in einem KI-Start-Up, aus der Gründung und Skalierung eines eigenen Unternehmens. Sein Fokus ist Dynamics 365 Customer Experience, Power Platform und Copilot Studio.

Mike Ullrich ist Managing Consultant bei der Objektkultur. Neben den 13 Jahren Erfahrungen im Projektgeschäft mit Microsoft Cloud Technologien zieht er seine Erfahrung aus 9 Jahren in einem KI-Start-Up, aus der Gründung und Skalierung eines eigenen U... Show more

Kashif Parvaiz is a seasoned Cyber Security executive with over 20 years' experience managing security programs for large private and public sector organizations in the Consulting, Energy, Education and Healthcare sectors. For the last decade, Mr. Parvaiz has had the privilege of managing these organizations' security programs as the CISO.

Kashif is currently the Vice President and CISO of Arancia, in this role he regularly engages with senior executives from clients across all verticals to assess, review and improve their cyber programs.
Prior to his role at Arancia, Mr. Parvaiz was the Regional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a group of the largest hospitals in Ontario. Mr. Parvaiz has overseen the implementation of several successful enterprise-wide security awareness, vulnerability management, risk mitigation, security operations, and incident response programs. In addition, Mr. Parvaiz has developed, managed, and maintained detailed roadmaps to raise organizational cyber maturity levels. Mr. Parvaiz regularly reported to CEOs and board members and has managed multi-million-dollar portfolios. Mr. Parvaiz is an active member in the cyber community and has led thought leadership roundtable discussions for Gartner, IANS and Forrester as well as delivered many keynote presentations at security conferences. Finally, Mr. Parvaiz holds multiple industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO and CRISC as well as an MBA.

Kashif Parvaiz is a seasoned Cyber Security executive with over 20 years' experience managing security programs for large private and public sector organizations in the Consulting, Energy, Education and Healthcare sectors. For the last decade, Mr. Pa... Show more

Design Flow Creator, Transformers Petrobras Mentor, KMP-I, Design Thinker, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator and Consultant at Petrobras

Design Flow Creator, Transformers Petrobras Mentor, KMP-I, Design Thinker, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator and Consultant at Petrobras Show more

I've started 2014 into the consulting business and had several projects, with all SQL Server components, regarding data plattforms. Since 2020 I'm doing only Azure Projects, starting from Setup Data Landing Zones, transforming, analyze and display data. On 2022 I've started my own business.

I've started 2014 into the consulting business and had several projects, with all SQL Server components, regarding data plattforms. Since 2020 I'm doing only Azure Projects, starting from Setup Data Landing Zones, transforming, analyze and display da... Show more

Duke Valentour works as an Industrial and Systems Engineer at Ball Aerospace, a division of BAE Systems in Boulder, Colorado. Ball Aerospace, now known as Space & Mission Systems, develops technology and solutions for space missions, supporting national security, intelligence, and civilian efforts.

Duke holds a Commercial Pilot License and is a Certified Flight Instructor. His interest in aviation was sparked early by his grandfather, who significantly encouraged his passion for flying.

In his engineering role, Duke analyzes workflow processes within assembly and fabrication operations to identify cycle times and improve efficiency. He leads projects that enhance procedures across Research and Development, Production, and Depot Programs for Optical Systems. His responsibilities include performing root cause analyses to identify and address production challenges. He works closely with production technicians to implement process and product improvements.

Duke began his career at Ball Aerospace as an intern in 2020 and later earned a full-time position. In 2024, he was promoted to his current role. That same year, Ball Aerospace was acquired by BAE Systems and incorporated into the Space & Mission Systems division.

Jonathan Wayne Valentour’s passion for aviation developed during childhood visits to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force near Dayton, Ohio, with his grandfather, Colonel Wayne Basset. These visits deepened his interest in military aviation. While interning at Ball Aerospace in 2021, Jonathan passed his private pilot check ride and earned his instrument rating by late 2023.

In early 2024, Jonathan earned his commercial pilot license and flight instructor certification. He began working as a tow pilot and flight instructor at Mile High Gliding in Boulder.

Duke holds endorsements for complex airplanes, high-performance aircraft, tailwheel operations, and glider towing. He has logged roughly 800 flight hours, including 250 in tailwheel aircraft and 10 in complex airplanes. His experience includes flight instruction at Journeys Aviation and glider towing at Mile High Gliding, where he provides flight and ground instruction.

Jonathan attended Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio, where he played baseball and football. His football team qualified for the state playoffs during his sophomore, junior, and senior years. In 2017, he enrolled at Ohio State University in Columbus and earned a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Systems Engineering. While at OSU, Jonathan served as Business Development Lead for the Buckeye Space Launch Initiative from 2020 to 2021.

Duke worked at the Ball Packaging facility during college, where he first became familiar with Ball Aerospace. His persistence helped him secure an internship with the company, laying the foundation for his aerospace engineering career.

Jonathan Wayne Valentour volunteers with the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program, offering free introductory flights to youth aged 8 to 17 to inspire interest in aviation. Jonathan conducts pre-flight briefings, pilots flights, and leads post-flight question sessions. This volunteer work reflects his dedication to sharing his passion for flying, inspired by his grandfather and father.

Outside of his professional and aviation pursuits, Duke enjoys hiking and skiing. He values the physical challenge and connection to nature that these activities provide. His appreciation for the outdoors complements his passion for flying, giving him a unique perspective on the landscapes he explores from the ground and the air.

Duke Valentour works as an Industrial and Systems Engineer at Ball Aerospace, a division of BAE Systems in Boulder, Colorado. Ball Aerospace, now known as Space & Mission Systems, develops technology and solutions for space missions, supporting natio... Show more

Energy Engineer, with 30+ years in Electrical Engineering, Extra low voltage systems, Solar Photovoltaic Energy and smart Electric Vehicles Supply Equipments.
Mobility Electrifying trainer at the order of Engineers, Lebanon.

Energy Engineer, with 30+ years in Electrical Engineering, Extra low voltage systems, Solar Photovoltaic Energy and smart Electric Vehicles Supply Equipments. Mobility Electrifying trainer at the order of Engineers, Lebanon. Show more

Gerod Carfantan is a Managing Partner at Sente Ventures, an investment platform that invests globally in startups in the Industrial Circular Economy, Mobility, Logistics, AgTech and Energy domains. He joined Sente in 2016, holds board director positions at several startup companies and has also co-invested as an angel investor with Sente’s program startups. Prior to his role at Sente , Gerod was a management consultant and business development manager at Cisco Systems, and led partnerships, solution development and IT services engagements at technology companies such as VMware, Siemens and EMC. He received his MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta.

Gerod Carfantan is a Managing Partner at Sente Ventures, an investment platform that invests globally in startups in the Industrial Circular Economy, Mobility, Logistics, AgTech and Energy domains. He joined Sente in 2016, holds board director posit... Show more

José es ingeniero de software con más de una década de experiencia liderando proyectos de software y machine learning utilizados por millones de usuarios en EE. UU. y Latinoamérica, en sectores como salud, finanzas, energía, entre otros. Actualmente implementa Agentic AI para desarrollar agentes inteligentes orientados a la observabilidad de aplicaciones. Es Senior Member del IEEE, Ingeniero de Sistemas con MBA, Certified Java Programmer, Google & AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer, y actualmente cursa una maestría en Machine Learning en el Georgia Institute of Technology.

José es ingeniero de software con más de una década de experiencia liderando proyectos de software y machine learning utilizados por millones de usuarios en EE. UU. y Latinoamérica, en sectores como salud, finanzas, energía, entre otros. Actualmente ... Show more

I am a Global Business Growth Solutions Advisor with 25+ years of experience covering several diverse industry sectors and all global geographic regions. I have successfully built and scaled up sustainable global business research & management consulting BUs in my last 3 job roles, by working closely with Founders, MDs, CXOs and Executive Board Members, managing multi-functional multi-cultural and multi-geography teams. I also have established thought leadership in automotive, transportation, logistics, SCM, OHVs & MHEs, Shipping, Railways, Chemicals & Materials, Energy & Power, Healthcare, Technology, Industrial Equipment as well as Infrastructure sectors in MENASA & APAC, Americas & EU through regular speaking engagements, knowledge partnerships, strategic insights & whitepapers on emerging trends, strategies and outlook.

I am a Global Business Growth Solutions Advisor with 25+ years of experience covering several diverse industry sectors and all global geographic regions. I have successfully built and scaled up sustainable global business research & management consul... Show more

Ssemaganda George is a Computer Scientist, the Lead for Quantum Uganda, and a tech innovator passionate about using technology for social good. He co-founded DirtTrails Safaris, promoting eco-tourism, leads HealthMaMa Ai a health-tech initiative to support expectant women, George leads CyberAI++, a platform automating security operations in tech systems. George is committed to creating solutions that improve health, education, economic opportunities and digital access for all in Uganda and Africa.

Ssemaganda George is a Computer Scientist, the Lead for Quantum Uganda, and a tech innovator passionate about using technology for social good. He co-founded DirtTrails Safaris, promoting eco-tourism, leads HealthMaMa Ai a health-tech initiative to ... Show more

Oluwamayowa ogbeide is an MVP,MCT, Power Platform Developer from Lagos Nigeria,he got introduced to the Power platform in his under graduate year through Powerbi but has since gone on to becoming an Power Platform and RPA developer producing solutions for organisations to optimise their process and increase productivity.

Oluwamayowa ogbeide is an MVP,MCT, Power Platform Developer from Lagos Nigeria,he got introduced to the Power platform in his under graduate year through Powerbi but has since gone on to becoming an Power Platform and RPA developer producing solution... Show more

Aliu Toheeb Olaitan is a Tech Educator, Innovator, and the Lead Partner at Bravpuls Technologies. With expertise in Blockchain, AI, and Web Development, he is passionate about emerging technologies and their intersection with education and community development, empowering individuals to embrace tech-driven solutions for a sustainable future.

Aliu Toheeb Olaitan is a Tech Educator, Innovator, and the Lead Partner at Bravpuls Technologies. With expertise in Blockchain, AI, and Web Development, he is passionate about emerging technologies and their intersection with education and community ... Show more

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90 (C/C++), networking y seguridad perimetral (Cisco, Palo Alto), Desarrollo para ciberseguridad (C++, Rust,Python).
Hefesto de los hackers

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90 (C/C++), networking y seguridad perimetral (Cisco, Palo Alto), Desarrollo para ciberseguridad (C++, Rust,Python). Hefesto de los hackers Show more

Emmanuel has been a consultant and key account manager in the Dynamics / Business Central environment for over 12 years. Including more than 5 years active in the project business and responsible for holistic solution concepts. Emmanuel currently represents CKL Software GmbH as Partner Manager and Senior Consultant.

Emmanuel has been a consultant and key account manager in the Dynamics / Business Central environment for over 12 years. Including more than 5 years active in the project business and responsible for holistic solution concepts. Emmanuel currently rep... Show more

Biomedical engineer by study, retail business manager by profession, artist by consistently choosing to not confine my thoughts within. Now a postgraduate student in information design where I hope to learn a lot and get experience on the industry, collaborate with talented peers to make beautiful, useful and fun things that aim to make the world an easier place to live in.

The theme of my life is to add a little bit of humour, grounded ness and unique takes to anything I do or make. Small waves.

Biomedical engineer by study, retail business manager by profession, artist by consistently choosing to not confine my thoughts within. Now a postgraduate student in information design where I hope to learn a lot and get experience on the industry, c... Show more

Kishore Kumar Epuri is a seasoned Senior Systems Architect with over 14 years of techno-functional enterprise consulting experience specializing in CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote), CRM, and Subscription Management applications. Based in Dallas, USA, he has established himself as a trusted advisor for Fortune 500 companies across diverse industries including Manufacturing, Payment Processing, Consumer, Semiconductor, Energy, and Power sectors.
Kishore's expertise lies in architecting innovative CPQ solutions for large enterprises with complex IT landscapes. He has consistently provided practical and prudent guidance to minimize risks during multi-million-dollar cloud migration journeys. His hands-on experience encompasses the complete CPQ solution lifecycle, from product definition and configuration to pricing and document generation, supporting both direct and indirect sales channels for global industry leaders.
As a technical leader, Kishore excels in translating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders while maintaining strong organizational skills in fast-paced environments. He has successfully led implementations across all phases of CPQ project lifecycles, including requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, deployment, and maintenance. His deep knowledge of integration platforms like IBM Cast Iron and ICS has enabled seamless connections between Oracle CPQ applications and various CRM, ERP, and third-party tools including Avalara and DocuSign.
Currently serving as Senior Systems Architect at NetApp Inc since October 2022, Kishore previously held senior positions at Argano and Wipro Ltd, progressively advancing his career over more than a decade. Notable achievements include leading the SOAR QTC program, implementing the Elevate CPQ program, and successfully migrating over 1.7 million assets from Siebel to Salesforce. During his tenure at various organizations, he has implemented more than 21 models and their related software configurations in Oracle CPQ and developed complex integrations using various middleware platforms.
Kishore holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Osmania University (2006-2010) with a GPA of 3.9/4.0. His commitment to professional development is evident through his comprehensive certification portfolio, including multiple Oracle CPQ Cloud Service Implementation Specialist certifications (2016, 2018, 2020) and various Salesforce certifications including CPQ, Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant, and Service Cloud Consultant. This extensive certification base demonstrates his dedication to staying current with evolving technologies and industry best practices.
Throughout his career, Kishore has demonstrated proficiency across multiple platforms including Oracle CPQ, Salesforce CPQ, CRM applications, and Subscription Management systems. His integration expertise spans IBM Cast Iron, ICS, Ayara, and various third-party tools, while his leadership capabilities encompass team management, cross-functional collaboration, and effective stakeholder communication. Having worked extensively in Manufacturing, Payment Processing, Energy & Power, Semiconductor, and Consumer industries, he brings valuable sector-specific insights to every engagement.
Kishore combines technical excellence with business acumen, making him a valuable asset for organizations seeking to optimize their quote-to-cash processes and enhance their sales operations through innovative CPQ solutions. His ability to work efficiently under pressure, coupled with his strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills, positions him as a highly motivated and energetic team player capable of delivering results in complex enterprise environments.

Kishore Kumar Epuri is a seasoned Senior Systems Architect with over 14 years of techno-functional enterprise consulting experience specializing in CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote), CRM, and Subscription Management applications. Based in Dallas, USA, he... Show more

SISA certified Solution Architect in the Modern Workplace area at Avanade. For enterprise, corporate and SMB level projects in all markets, managing complete solutions on Microsoft Platform Modernization technologies: Mffice 365, Intune, Phone System, MS DCCP, W365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. Complex migration and M365 adoption projects. Management of the pre-sales phase with relations with C-Level customers, definition of economic targets, High-Level and Low-Level project, staffing resources for delivery, management of economic, legal, contractual and capability components.
Supervision and management of projects during delivery and post go-live service.

SISA certified Solution Architect in the Modern Workplace area at Avanade. For enterprise, corporate and SMB level projects in all markets, managing complete solutions on Microsoft Platform Modernization technologies: Mffice 365, Intune, Phone System... Show more

As an SMTS AI Software Engineer at AMD, I work on cutting-edge agentic AI, generative AI and LLM solutions across multiple industries. I have over 6 years of experience in AI, 2 years in cybersecurity, and 5 years in the energy industry. My aim is to empower AI developers and professionals with the software, code, and tools they need to succeed in their businesses.

As an SMTS AI Software Engineer at AMD, I work on cutting-edge agentic AI, generative AI and LLM solutions across multiple industries. I have over 6 years of experience in AI, 2 years in cybersecurity, and 5 years in the energy industry. My aim is to... Show more

Tech Strategist | AI & IoT Innovator | Author
Forbes Technology Council Member | Sr IEEE Member | IETE Fellow | SCRS Distinguished Fellow

I specialize in smart technologies that shape the future from connected homes and AI-powered systems to sustainable energy solutions.

Tech Strategist | AI & IoT Innovator | Author Forbes Technology Council Member | Sr IEEE Member | IETE Fellow | SCRS Distinguished Fellow I specialize in smart technologies that shape the future from connected homes and AI-powered systems to sust... Show more

Saloni Agrawal is a Staff Engineer at Lucid Motors, specializing in industrialization, supplier development, and advanced polymers for electric vehicle battery systems. With a background in Plastics Engineering and an MBA in progress, she focuses on sustainable manufacturing, supply chain strategy, and high-performance materials for clean mobility. She is also an active contributor and mentor in professional societies, championing diversity and innovation in engineering.

Saloni Agrawal is a Staff Engineer at Lucid Motors, specializing in industrialization, supplier development, and advanced polymers for electric vehicle battery systems. With a background in Plastics Engineering and an MBA in progress, she focuses on ... Show more

Edwin Derks is a Domain Architect at TenneT in The Netherlands who loves solving complex, strategic IT challenges. He is passionate about collecting and sharing knowledge about improving IT in organizations, and is adept with cloud-driven software development in general. He often organizes meetups, writes articles and speaks at conferences.

Edwin Derks is a Domain Architect at TenneT in The Netherlands who loves solving complex, strategic IT challenges. He is passionate about collecting and sharing knowledge about improving IT in organizations, and is adept with cloud-driven software de... Show more

He is a manager of a renewable energy startup besides a professor at Kochi University of Technology. One of his interests is to develop a new platform for developing distributed industrial systems with Nerves. He received his Ph.D. from Tokyo Institute of Technology for his work on no-imperative languages in 1996.

He is a manager of a renewable energy startup besides a professor at Kochi University of Technology. One of his interests is to develop a new platform for developing distributed industrial systems with Nerves. He received his Ph.D. from Tokyo Institu... Show more

Data & AI expert with over 20 years of experience leading data warehousing, business intelligence, and AI initiatives across industries including Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Energy, and Transportation. A seasoned trainer, mentor, and frequent public speaker at industry events. Currently focused on building a best-in-class data team to support our clients' digital transformation journeys in the exciting era of Data and AI. Passionate about innovation—exploring Cloud and IoT through personal pet projects in my spare time.

Data & AI expert with over 20 years of experience leading data warehousing, business intelligence, and AI initiatives across industries including Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Energy, and Transportation. A seasoned trainer, mentor, and frequent publ... Show more

Currently works as a Cloud Architect at msg, a leading IT consulting services company in DACH region. Has several years of experience in cloud infrastructure and data engineering consulting, including cloud migrations, Kubernetes-based data platforms, and serverless cloud projects. Driven by a genuine desire to share knowledge and help people and organizations build solutions that support their goals.

Currently works as a Cloud Architect at msg, a leading IT consulting services company in DACH region. Has several years of experience in cloud infrastructure and data engineering consulting, including cloud migrations, Kubernetes-based data platforms... Show more