a seasoned Security Researcher and White Hat Hacker with a distinguished career spanning military operations, government investigations, and large-scale cloud infrastructure security. He has served as a cyber threat analyst for major CSPs (Cloud Service Providers) and provided critical technical support for high-profile anti-corruption investigations at the national prosecutor's office.

​A graduate of the prestigious Best of the Best (BoB) next-generation security leader program, his offensive and defensive capabilities are globally recognized. His accolades include a 2nd place finish (Blue Team) in the National Cyber Conflict Exercise (CCE) and multiple commendations for excellence in cloud incident response.

​As an active vulnerability researcher, Jooho has a prolific history of discovering and reporting security flaws in open-source web frameworks, mobile messengers, and enterprise systems. He has also contributed to national security as an official challenge author for military cyber warfare competitions and an advisory member for government-led research projects.

a seasoned Security Researcher and White Hat Hacker with a distinguished career spanning military operations, government investigations, and large-scale cloud infrastructure security. He has served as a cyber threat analyst for major CSPs (Cloud Serv... Show more

Prathyusha Mondru is a results-driven Project Engineer and Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with experience in managing end-to-end power generation, infrastructure, and operational projects across various sectors, including construction, utilities, technology, and banking. She currently serves as a Project Engineer 2 at HOLT CAT, where she oversees project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution for city and county power generation initiatives, delivering Caterpillar generator systems for critical infrastructure, including hospitals, fire stations, and municipal facilities. Her role includes coordinating cross-functional teams, managing contractors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and leading installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
Previously, Prathyusha worked as a Project Consultant at Wipro, supporting business analysis, process improvement, stakeholder communication, and project reporting. She has also held roles as a Teaching Assistant at the University of North Texas, where she supported graduate-level Project Management and Technology Innovation courses, and as an Operations Analyst at Genpact, driving KPI-based performance analysis and process optimization. Earlier in her career, she served as a Quality Assurance Officer at ICICI Bank, contributing to large-scale digital banking and compliance initiatives.
Prathyusha holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from the University of North Texas, an MBA from Osmania University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Malla Reddy Engineering College. She is an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the PMI Dallas Chapter, and she brings a strong combination of technical expertise, structured project management, and cross-functional collaboration to complex, high-impact projects.

Prathyusha Mondru is a results-driven Project Engineer and Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with experience in managing end-to-end power generation, infrastructure, and operational projects across various sectors, including constructio... Show more

Aysel Rahimli is a Junior AI Security Researcher at SOCAR’s Caspian Innovation Center and a final-year Process Automation Engineering student at Baku Higher Oil School. Her work focuses on secure multi-agent AI orchestration for security operations, including agent coordination, MCP-based tool integration, human approval mechanisms, and the reliability of AI-assisted SOC workflows. She has contributed to research on artificial intelligence, deepfake detection, and distributed multi-agent systems, and has presented her work at international technology events.
She is also the founder of AccessPath, a digital inclusion initiative providing accessible digital skills and AI-supported employment resources.

Aysel Rahimli is a Junior AI Security Researcher at SOCAR’s Caspian Innovation Center and a final-year Process Automation Engineering student at Baku Higher Oil School. Her work focuses on secure multi-agent AI orchestration for security operations, ... Show more

Hari Vamsi Krishna is a wastewater infrastructure analytics specialist focused on GIS, spatial-temporal analytics, and data-driven decision-making for municipal infrastructure systems. His work combines geospatial intelligence, condition assessment analytics, enterprise data management, and business intelligence to support infrastructure planning, rehabilitation prioritization, and operational performance improvement. He has experience developing analytical frameworks, dashboards, and digital workflows using GIS, Power BI, Python, and enterprise geodatabases. His research and speaking interests include infrastructure intelligence, predictive analytics, sewer rehabilitation planning, and digital transformation in utility asset management.

Hari Vamsi Krishna is a wastewater infrastructure analytics specialist focused on GIS, spatial-temporal analytics, and data-driven decision-making for municipal infrastructure systems. His work combines geospatial intelligence, condition assessment a... 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

Pablo Nachef es Ingeniero Químico con más de 20 años de experiencia en Oil & Gas, actualmente en Tecpetrol. Su carrera combina operaciones, tecnología y mejora de performance, con foco en Vaca Muerta y en la evolución de los Real Time Operations Centers. Participó en la evolución del RTOC de Tecpetrol, desde el monitoreo de datos hasta la operación y toma de decisiones en tiempo real. Su interés está en transformar datos en acción, acortar los ciclos de aprendizaje y aplicar tecnología para hacer operaciones más eficientes, repetibles y escalables.

Pablo Nachef es Ingeniero Químico con más de 20 años de experiencia en Oil & Gas, actualmente en Tecpetrol. Su carrera combina operaciones, tecnología y mejora de performance, con foco en Vaca Muerta y en la evolución de los Real Time Operations Cent... Show more

Je suis tombé dans l’agilité il y a plus de 10 ans et depuis, j’accompagne les équipes et les organisations à mieux naviguer dans la complexité. Aujourd’hui, je co-pilote le centre agile de CACIB en position de freelance après avoir collaborer avec le centre agile et accompagner plus de 15 équipes, où j’aide les directeurs et les équipes à transformer leur façon de travailler, avec une approche pragmatique et humaine.

Mon parcours mélange coaching agile, coaching pro et transformation organisationnelle. J’aime creuser ce qui permet (ou empêche) une transformation de vraiment prendre, au-delà des frameworks et des bonnes intentions. J’utilise des modèles comme l’Analyse Transactionnelle, la systémique ou le Solution Focus pour aider les organisations à dépasser leurs blocages et à créer un changement qui tient dans le temps.

À travers mes conférences, j’aime à partager des clés concrètes et des retours d’expérience sur la transformation des organisations, sans bullshit ni recette magique, mais avec des leviers actionnables dès demain basé sur l'approche Tete/Coeur/Corps, l'analyse transactionnelle et l'approche systémique.

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Je suis tombé dans l’agilité il y a plus de 10 ans et depuis, j’accompagne les équipes et les organisations à mieux naviguer dans la complexité. Aujourd’hui, je co-pilote le centre agile de CACIB en position de freelance après avoir collaborer avec ... Show more

Architect | Visionary Leader in DevSecOps, Cloud, Middleware, Cloud-Native Resilient and Serverless Cloud & Platform Architectures | Accelerating Enterprise Innovation at Global Scale | Mentor | Open source promoter

Being the best at what I do, seeking to deliver the best of me to others and trying to live a righteous life and be happy.
Growing as a person, always seeking improvement and success, providing everything in my scope, acquiring knowledge by learning from others, helping the growth of the workplace for mutual success.
I am an open-minded person, and free spirit, who likes to enjoy every moment, whether it is going out to enjoy sports, technology and family.

I lead digital transformation initiatives by designing open, scalable, and cloud-native architectures that empower global enterprises to innovate with agility and resilience. With deep expertise in middleware platforms and enterprise cloud solutions, I bridge the gap between strategy and execution. I am a visionary leader in DevSecOps, cloud-native, and serverless architectures, passionate about enabling interoperability, security, and performance across complex ecosystems. As a mentor, open source promoter, and founder, I am committed to shaping the next generation of technology leaders and advancing open innovation on a global scale.

Architect | Visionary Leader in DevSecOps, Cloud, Middleware, Cloud-Native Resilient and Serverless Cloud & Platform Architectures | Accelerating Enterprise Innovation at Global Scale | Mentor | Open source promoter Being the best at what I do, se... Show more

I’m an experienced software developer and technical leader working in the software industry since 2004. My interests are in software architecture, functional programming, web development, DevOps, cloud computing, Agile, and much more.

I’m an experienced software developer and technical leader working in the software industry since 2004. My interests are in software architecture, functional programming, web development, DevOps, cloud computing, Agile, and much more. Show more

Lucio Amorim acumula mais de vinte anos dentro de Shell, Petrobras, Visa, ArcelorMittal e outras — acompanhando de perto como essas organizações decidem, compram e descartam tecnologia.

Essa exposição a procurement de alto ticket moldou uma leitura visceral do que separa uma iniciativa que vira operação daquilo que vira arquivo.

Founder da NXLV.ai e mentor de GTM para startups early-stage em programas de alcance nacional, também conhece o outro lado do desafio de traduzir capacidade técnica em proposta comprável por grandes instituições.

Um dos primeiros embaixadores da Lovable, desenvolveu e tornou open-souce sua metodologia de hackathons corporativos para mais de 80 eventos em 24 países. Fala de IA com o ceticismo de quem leu margem, risco e ciclo comercial por duas décadas, e ainda assim constrói.

Lucio Amorim acumula mais de vinte anos dentro de Shell, Petrobras, Visa, ArcelorMittal e outras — acompanhando de perto como essas organizações decidem, compram e descartam tecnologia. Essa exposição a procurement de alto ticket moldou uma leitur... Show more

Harsha Vardhan, as technologist, business consultant, and lifelong learner, Founder of HarVa Groups and CEO of FreakVinci. I help organizations grow through practical technology integration, strategic planning, and hands-on corporate training.

I spends much of his time mentoring, teaching teams how to use AI in their daily work, and helping businesses automate and streamline their operations. Beyond business and technology, much interests span creative writing, design, cybersecurity, and science communication (as Science Sleuth).

I enjoys solving problems, building useful things, and sharing what I learns along the way.

Harsha Vardhan, as technologist, business consultant, and lifelong learner, Founder of HarVa Groups and CEO of FreakVinci. I help organizations grow through practical technology integration, strategic planning, and hands-on corporate training. I s... Show more

Gopinath Rajamanickam is a seasoned IT professional with 20 years of experience spanning QA leadership, enterprise web application development, cloud engineering, DevOps, automation, and large-scale program delivery. He currently serves as an Expert Test Lead for the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) program at Pacific Gas & Electric, where he leads QA strategy, system integration testing, UAT, risk-based testing, and operational readiness initiatives for critical utility systems. His expertise includes validating complex integrations across platforms such as MuleSoft, ABB, PI, and GIS, while leveraging AI/ML-driven analytics, Python automation, JIRA/Zephyr data, and Power BI dashboards to improve test prioritization, defect analysis, and release quality.
Earlier in his career, Gopinath worked extensively as a full-stack web developer and test consultant for enterprise programs at Pacific Gas & Electric and Microsoft, building scalable applications using React, Java, .NET, C#, SQL, Python, and AWS cloud services. He has strong experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Selenium, Git, and Agile delivery practices. A certified PMP, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Certified Scrum Master, Salesforce Administrator, and CSTE, Gopinath brings a strong combination of technical depth, quality engineering leadership, stakeholder management, and domain expertise across utilities, supply chain, CRM, and banking.

Gopinath Rajamanickam is a seasoned IT professional with 20 years of experience spanning QA leadership, enterprise web application development, cloud engineering, DevOps, automation, and large-scale program delivery. He currently serves as an Expert ... Show more

Lars Reichert ist Leiter des Bereichs Vertriebsmanagement-Lösungen bei der Finanz Informatik, dem zentralen IT-Dienstleister der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe. Er und sein Team verantworten Anwendungen zur Unterstützung der Vertriebsplanung, Kostenrechnung sowie Vor- und Nachkalkulation im Kundengeschäft der Sparkassen. Darüber hinaus betreut sein Bereich das zentrale Data Warehouse für alle vertriebsrelevanten Daten. Seit der Übernahme dieser Rolle Ende 2023 treibt er die Modernisierung der Anwendungsarchitektur voran – mit dem Ziel, zentrale Mainframe-Systeme in skalierbare, dezentrale Komponenten zu überführen.

Lars Reichert ist Leiter des Bereichs Vertriebsmanagement-Lösungen bei der Finanz Informatik, dem zentralen IT-Dienstleister der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe. Er und sein Team verantworten Anwendungen zur Unterstützung der Vertriebsplanung, Kostenrechnung... Show more

Ryan leads the integration of Fluor Engineering's standard systems, tools and work process into a backbone of engineering data.

Ryan leads the integration of Fluor Engineering's standard systems, tools and work process into a backbone of engineering data. Show more

Solutions Architect, AWS Community Builder for Serverless, 12x AWS Certified e Criador do AWS Local Simulator. Atua com tecnologia desde 1994 e hoje ajuda profissionais a construírem carreiras na nuvem.

Solutions Architect, AWS Community Builder for Serverless, 12x AWS Certified e Criador do AWS Local Simulator. Atua com tecnologia desde 1994 e hoje ajuda profissionais a construírem carreiras na nuvem. Show more

Bolaji Edu is an independent penetration tester and founder of
UltEnterprise, a cybersecurity consultancy delivering security
assessments to SME and fintech clients across the UK. He holds a
2:1 BSc in Cybersecurity from the University of Kent and is PNPT
certified. His work spans web application security, Active Directory
attack simulation, and ICS and IoT security assessments. He publishes
open source security tooling and research at github.com/BolajiEdu and
has had cybersecurity articles published in the national press.

Bolaji Edu is an independent penetration tester and founder of UltEnterprise, a cybersecurity consultancy delivering security assessments to SME and fintech clients across the UK. He holds a 2:1 BSc in Cybersecurity from the University of Kent ... Show more

I'm founder and CTO of Sanctum SecOps LLC, architecting post-quantum PKI, multi-tenant CAs, and crypto-agility tooling for open networking and CMMC environments. I'm an active IETF participant and Internet-Draft author in LAMPS and PQUIP on PQC hybrid certificates, ACME PQC agility, and multi-tenant PKI, and hold a USPTO provisional on topology-aware PQC rotation. Using my patent-pending toolchain, I produced 133 PQC composites as a closed-source provider, verified against OpenSSL and Bouncy Castle.

I'm founder and CTO of Sanctum SecOps LLC, architecting post-quantum PKI, multi-tenant CAs, and crypto-agility tooling for open networking and CMMC environments. I'm an active IETF participant and Internet-Draft author in LAMPS and PQUIP on PQC hybri... Show more

Building the systems that decide whether compute scales or stalls on energy limits. Lawan Idriss is the founder & CEO of Seamium, a company that builds systems that govern how compute infrastructure consumes energy, based on real availability, cost, and operating limits.

Building the systems that decide whether compute scales or stalls on energy limits. Lawan Idriss is the founder & CEO of Seamium, a company that builds systems that govern how compute infrastructure consumes energy, based on real availability, cost, ... Show more

Abhishek Raj Permani is a distinguished Data Scientist, AI researcher, and Senior Machine Learning Engineer, currently leading impactful AI infrastructure initiatives at Sun King. With a strong academic foundation from the IITs and years of experience in building cutting-edge AI solutions, Abhishek blends research depth with real-world innovation.
His work spans transformer architectures, hybrid attention mechanisms, and recommendation systems, earning him accolades such as the Best Research Paper Award and recognition as one of the most-read authors on ResearchGate. Formerly at Jaguar Land Rover and Samsung Research, Abhishek has consistently applied AI to solve complex engineering and business problems.
A dynamic speaker and thought leader, Abhishek regularly shares his insights at conferences and developer forums, inspiring the next generation of AI talent through his expertise, clarity, and passion for innovation.

Abhishek Raj Permani is a distinguished Data Scientist, AI researcher, and Senior Machine Learning Engineer, currently leading impactful AI infrastructure initiatives at Sun King. With a strong academic foundation from the IITs and years of experienc... Show more

Bartek is Chief Technology Officer and co-founder at Cadvel. He specializes in advanced big data solutions - Snowflake, Clickhouse, Starrocks and dbt freak - and production data and AI/ML observavility. Bartek orchestrates data-driven digital transformations across industries like energy, adtech, and finance, having successfully delivered projects for companies such as Bayer, Volkswagen, AerCap, Respect Energy, SwissRe, and Alior Bank. He leverages robust cloud architectures and data monetization strategies to optimize operations and drive innovation.

Bartek is Chief Technology Officer and co-founder at Cadvel. He specializes in advanced big data solutions - Snowflake, Clickhouse, Starrocks and dbt freak - and production data and AI/ML observavility. Bartek orchestrates data-driven digital transfo... Show more

I’m Member of Parliament, vice-President of our Telecommunications subcommittee and executive member of the African Parliamentary Network on Internet Governance (APNIG) and the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) – Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence (PNAI).
Also executive member of AFSPaN, the African Food Systems Parliamentary Network, a pan-African, legislator-led platform uniting current and former parliamentarians from 28 countries to champion agricultural and food systems transformation

I’m Member of Parliament, vice-President of our Telecommunications subcommittee and executive member of the African Parliamentary Network on Internet Governance (APNIG) and the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) – Policy Network on Artificial Intelli... Show more

Sander Jansen is Product Owner at Alliander, where he contributes to innovation in substation automation and digital grid technologies. With a background in engineering and a passion for open collaboration, Sander is an active contributor to LF Energy initiatives and a driving force behind Alliander’s transition to Software-Defined Substations.

Sander Jansen is Product Owner at Alliander, where he contributes to innovation in substation automation and digital grid technologies. With a background in engineering and a passion for open collaboration, Sander is an active contributor to LF Energ... Show more

With nearly two decades of strategic planning and advisory experience, Marco has supported executive decision makers and leaders at all levels with their most challenging problems. His professional experience stretches from a wide range of industries to include aerospace defense, national security, CPG, retail, energy, healthcare, and fintech among others.

Marco's professional background is in organizational strategy and business transformation. Marco speaks on topics like AI Governance, adoption emerging technologies, the future of work, and the impacts that AI has on the workforce. Marco is a nerd at heart with a deep passion for strategy table top games like Magic the Gathering and could give a guest lecture on Frank Herbert's Dune series.

With nearly two decades of strategic planning and advisory experience, Marco has supported executive decision makers and leaders at all levels with their most challenging problems. His professional experience stretches from a wide range of industries... Show more

Principal Consulting Manager at Zühlke, helping organizations navigate the complexity of product development for cyber-physical systems and the application of new technologies by bridging the gap between high-level strategy and execution/development by applying systems-approach.

With a background in Industrial Engineering (BSc), Product Management for Technology Products (MSc) and PhD candidate in Systems Thinking, Réka made it her mission to transform ambitious, but too high-level ideas into systems that truly create value. Her work includes industries as diverse as industrial robotics, consumer products, automotive, and energy—proving that systems thinking in product development is not just a tool but a universal language for tackling complexity. She introduces system approach already on the business level, which seamlessly can be translated to systems engineering.

At her core, she is passionate about making systems thinking accessible, practical, and downright exciting. She is here to challenge the status quo, inspire new ways of thinking, and show how embracing systems can lead to groundbreaking innovation

Principal Consulting Manager at Zühlke, helping organizations navigate the complexity of product development for cyber-physical systems and the application of new technologies by bridging the gap between high-level strategy and execution/development ... Show more

Matthias Surovcik is an internationally active keynote speaker, consultant and multiple published author specializing in Electrical Compliance Leadership and Electrical Safety. He supports organizations worldwide in building legally sound, audit-proof and practical electrical responsibility structures. Drawing on more than 15 years of international experience, his keynotes bridge the gap between engineering, compliance and executive responsibility—delivering actionable insights with clarity, expertise and engaging real-world perspectives.

Matthias Surovcik is an internationally active keynote speaker, consultant and multiple published author specializing in Electrical Compliance Leadership and Electrical Safety. He supports organizations worldwide in building legally sound, audit-proo... Show more

Daniel J. Schaefer is a Principal Specialist Solution Architect at Red Hat, bridging the gap between enterprise IT and grid modernization. With 20 years of experience in open hybrid cloud and edge computing, he leads technical initiatives for Red Hat to apply LF Energy SEAPATH and vPAC Alliance principles to real-world utility challenges. Daniel is dedicated to helping the energy sector transition from proprietary systems to open, interoperable platforms that drive grid agility.

Daniel J. Schaefer is a Principal Specialist Solution Architect at Red Hat, bridging the gap between enterprise IT and grid modernization. With 20 years of experience in open hybrid cloud and edge computing, he leads technical initiatives for Red Hat... Show more

Ayush Dubey is a Yale School of Management MBA candidate, London Business School exchange student, and emerging speaker at the intersection of AI, technology M&A, private equity value creation, energy transition, and enterprise transformation.

His work focuses on how organizations make better decisions when technology, capital, infrastructure, and human judgment are all changing at once. In private equity advisory, Ayush has worked across technology diligence, carve-out planning, post-merger integration, and value creation strategy. His broader operating experience spans digital transformation, manufacturing technology, AI/ML deployment, energy analytics, sustainability strategy, and global operations.

Ayush’s energy and infrastructure lens is central to his work. At Yale, his academic and project work has covered climate finance, project finance, energy and infrastructure, land use, real assets, sustainable finance, renewable energy, and geothermal commercialization. His capstone work includes geothermal data-center cooling strategy and commercialization for a climate-tech company, as well as forest and carbon decision-support work for land-use protection. At London Business School, his private equity-focused exchange adds exposure to corporate turnarounds, pricing, and strategic innovation, strengthening his ability to connect investment logic with operational execution.

Ayush’s AI thought leadership examines a central question: what happens when AI makes individuals and organizations appear more capable before their judgment, governance, and operating systems have caught up? His CIO.com article, “The 10-Man Parity Rule: When AI Adoption Accelerates Faster Than Organizations Can See,” argues that AI is increasingly pulled into work by employees, quietly outpacing traditional governance and reshaping who gets leverage inside companies.

In 2026, Ayush was selected to speak and present at AI @ Yale Symposium: From Innovation to Impact. His talk, “Clarity before Understanding: How Generative AI Reshapes Judgment in MBA Education,” explored how AI can produce polished synthesis before independent judgment is formed. His connected poster, “The AI Visibility Gap: Why Leaders Misread Capability Inside Their Own Organizations,” translated the same concern into the workplace context, asking how leaders can assess capability when AI changes the visible signals of work.

Ayush also serves as a reviewer for the Academy of Management Annual Meeting in M&A and is listed on the UNESCO Expert Roster in Natural Sciences. He holds a B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Bombay, bringing a systems-level lens to questions of AI adoption, energy transition, corporate transformation, private equity value creation, and leadership judgment.

Ayush Dubey is a Yale School of Management MBA candidate, London Business School exchange student, and emerging speaker at the intersection of AI, technology M&A, private equity value creation, energy transition, and enterprise transformation. His... Show more

I am a software engineer at Microsoft, and I support the Windows and Devices organization. I hold a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from New York University and have a strong background in designing and implementing scalable data pipelines, optimizing data infrastructure, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive actionable insights.

With expertise in Python, Java, and SQL, I work with many big data frameworks and cloud technologies to build efficient and high-performance data solutions. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and am committed to delivering impactful, data-driven innovations.

I am always eager to explore new opportunities that allow me to apply my skills, drive business impact, and grow professionally in achieving corporate goals.

I am a software engineer at Microsoft, and I support the Windows and Devices organization. I hold a Master's degree in Computer Engineering from New York University and have a strong background in designing and implementing scalable data pipelines, o... Show more

Prashant has a Bachelors and Masters in IT from India and 17 years of IT experience in Canada across various industry verticals. He works as a Senior Cyber Security Advisor for a Fortune 500 company. He calls himself a self-styled geek with a purpose. He likes to support the budding cyber talent, share his experience and continue to progress the Cyber Security discipline in industry, academia and research fields. He considers himself a problem solver in solving interesting IT problems for the betterment and progress of human society.

He is an Information Security (IS) Leader, Specialist and Teacher with proven expertise in managing information security in several businesses including power, oil and gas, healthcare, government, retail and technology sectors.

He subscribes to a holistic approach in practicing Information Security architecture, Security Operations, Information Risk Management, Operational and Industrial Control System Security (OT/ICS) and Information Security Audits. Takes pride in driving IS programs to meet enterprise objectives and act as a trusted Cyber Advisor to the lines of business with regards to cyber risk. He prides himself in being able to balance stakeholder’s expectations to deliver projects against individual groups’ expectations in IT departments. He is a Subject matter expert in several aspects of Cyber Security including but not limited to Threat Assessment & Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Incident Management, Operational Processes, and Architecture.

He has numerous research papers in the field of Quantum Computing, Youtube channel and videos on Quantum Computing, OT Security among others. He has presented in multiple IT and Security conferences over the years such as CIPS, ISACA Edmonton, B-Sides Edmonton, B-Sides Calgary, and Public Safety Canada ICS Symposium as mentioned below. He also has a passion of teaching Cyber Security courses in Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) to Bachelors and Master of Information Security Management students.

He likes to play chess, hike and camp in the mountains alone and ponder over the purpose of life and nature.

Prashant has a Bachelors and Masters in IT from India and 17 years of IT experience in Canada across various industry verticals. He works as a Senior Cyber Security Advisor for a Fortune 500 company. He calls himself a self-styled geek with a purpose... Show more

I am a Senior AI/ML Engineer focused on Technical Leadership, bridging the gap between theoretical research and scalable, real-world production systems. My career sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering, team management, and strategic innovation.

​Currently, as a Senior Software Engineer & Line Manager at Virtusa, I lead teams in defining the Solution Architecture for complex Machine Learning and Generative AI applications. I specialize in deploying these robust, cloud-native systems on AWS, balancing rigorous technical execution with talent development and delivery management.

​My perspective on AI is deeply informed by my previous role as Co-founder & COO of Trinet Innovations. That experience honed my ability to translate technical possibilities into tangible business value and societal impact, driven by a philosophy of "AI for all."

​Beyond corporate delivery, I am committed to advancing the global AI ecosystem. I am an active researcher and passionate educator, having executed over 45 diverse AI projects, conducted 50+ technical workshops, and mentored nearly 350 students, professionals, and startup founders globally.

​I am always open to connecting on innovative R&D collaborations, high-impact societal projects, and leadership opportunities.

I am a Senior AI/ML Engineer focused on Technical Leadership, bridging the gap between theoretical research and scalable, real-world production systems. My career sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering, team management, and strategic innova... Show more