Vikas Vyas is a seasoned engineering leader specializing in automotive safety, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and autonomous driving technologies. With over 15 years of experience in product safety, software engineering, and compliance, he has played a pivotal role in advancing the state of ADAS, autonomous driving, and software-defined vehicle architectures.

Vikas currently holds key leadership positions at Mercedes-Benz and Bosch USA, where he has been instrumental in developing next-generation vehicle technologies, particularly in functional safety, cybersecurity, and over-the-air (OTA) software updates. His contributions include leading the software integration of NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin for scalable AI-driven vehicle architectures and pioneering fail-operational steering systems for Level 3 autonomous vehicles. His expertise spans compliance with ISO 26262, ASPICE, and cybersecurity standards, ensuring the highest safety and performance benchmarks.

A recognized inventor, Vikas is the author of four patents and has authored numerous articles and book chapters in the field of automotive engineering, safety, and AI-driven mobility. His groundbreaking work on delta-update algorithms for OTA software has set new industry benchmarks and helps to cutting costs by hundreds of millions of euros for Mercedes-Benz. He also played a key role in developing General Motors’ Super Cruise, one of the first Level 3 autonomy systems for consumer vehicles.

Vikas is a Senior Member of IEEE and actively contributes to the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society, the IEEE Functional Safety Standards Committee (FSSC), and the IEEE P2851.1 Working Group. He serves as a Technical Program Committee (TPC) member, conference session chair, and reviewer for IEEE Transactions and other esteemed publications.

Vikas Vyas is a seasoned engineering leader specializing in automotive safety, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and autonomous driving technologies. With over 15 years of experience in product safety, software engineering, and compliance, h... Show more

Der Darmexperte ist ein bekannter Ernährungsinfluencer mit über 27 Jahren Erfahrung in der biologischen Medizin. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf der natürlichen Behandlung und Vorbeugung von typischen Zivilisationskrankheiten wie Reizdarm, Blähungen und chronischer Müdigkeit – durch eine ausgewogene und wissenschaftlich fundierte Ernährung. Mit einfachen Tipps, leicht umsetzbaren Rezepten und einem ganzheitlichen Ansatz hilft er seinen Followern, ihre Darmgesundheit zu verbessern und mehr Lebensqualität zu gewinnen.

Der Darmexperte ist ein bekannter Ernährungsinfluencer mit über 27 Jahren Erfahrung in der biologischen Medizin. Sein Schwerpunkt liegt auf der natürlichen Behandlung und Vorbeugung von typischen Zivilisationskrankheiten wie Reizdarm, Blähungen und c... Show more

Management Consultant | Energy Transition Strategist | Innovating the Netherlands' Electricity Grid

I am a management consultant dedicated to tackling one of the most pressing challenges of our time: the energy transition. My work focuses on strategically improving the electricity grid in the Netherlands, ensuring it is resilient, efficient, and prepared for a sustainable future.

With a passion for problem-solving and a deep understanding of the energy sector, I collaborate with key stakeholders to design and implement strategies that accelerate the shift to renewable energy. From integrating advanced technologies to optimizing grid operations, I aim to contribute to a smarter, greener energy infrastructure.

While energy transition is at the heart of my work, I also have a keen interest in artificial intelligence and its potential to enhance decision-making and innovation across industries.

I thrive in dynamic, mission-driven environments and am always eager to connect with like-minded professionals working toward a sustainable future. Let’s connect to explore opportunities for collaboration and impact.

Management Consultant | Energy Transition Strategist | Innovating the Netherlands' Electricity Grid I am a management consultant dedicated to tackling one of the most pressing challenges of our time: the energy transition. My work focuses on strat... Show more

Álvaro is Founder and CPO at Clevergy. He has extensive experience in IoT and ML application development and is currently leading Product at Clevergy. Prior to working at Clevergy, he worked at Altair as a Senior Product Manager, leading the IoT division and bringing an IoT platform to Connected Product Developers. He has also provided digital transformation solutions to manufacturing companies in consultancy firms. Additionally, he is a Professor at University Pontificia Comillas, where he teaches Software Product Management to Masters students.

Álvaro is Founder and CPO at Clevergy. He has extensive experience in IoT and ML application development and is currently leading Product at Clevergy. Prior to working at Clevergy, he worked at Altair as a Senior Product Manager, leading the IoT divi... Show more

Daniel Walsh is a Lean and Agile consultant, product development coach, international keynote speaker, professional facilitator, and systems engineer. He passionately advocates for Lean, Agile, and applied complexity methods and practices with 25+ years of engineering and product development experience. He was an engineering manager and a product manager at Intel Corp. for 18 years and has developed heuristics for successful, sustainable Lean & Agile transformations. Walsh led and coached diverse groups' transformation efforts, including digital transformation in the tech, energy, finance, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Walsh is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduate with an M.S. in Engineering Systems and an M.B.A. from the MIT Sloan School of Business. He drives business results while cultivating work environments where people thrive and do their best work. He specializes in Lean, Agile, Product Management, OKRs, JTBD, Cynefin, strategy, culture change, Kanban, and other heuristics. These methodologies emphasize agility, autonomy, and capacity-building, empowering clients to become more effective, efficient, and resilient.

Daniel Walsh is a Lean and Agile consultant, product development coach, international keynote speaker, professional facilitator, and systems engineer. He passionately advocates for Lean, Agile, and applied complexity methods and practices with 25+ ye... Show more

Leslie has worked as a developer, tester, and manager in Waterfall, Agile Scrum, and Kanban companies and methodologies. He is constantly looking for better/faster/more efficient ways to deliver quality software and delight customers. He absolutely positively hates bugs!

When he isn't busy teaching BDD or squishing bugs he enjoys Python programming, music, studying AI, and running the Peachtree Road Race - the world's largest 10K!

Leslie has worked as a developer, tester, and manager in Waterfall, Agile Scrum, and Kanban companies and methodologies. He is constantly looking for better/faster/more efficient ways to deliver quality software and delight customers. He absolutely p... Show more

Consultant en management des systèmes d’information avec une spécialisation dans la gestion de programmes digitaux, la transformation d’organisation (agilité à l'échelle) et l’amélioration de processus (ISO 9001 et ITIL)

Dans mon travail, j'aime accompagner les directions informatiques et métiers à relever leurs défis :
- Réduire le time to market, augmenter la qualité, améliorer l’engagement des équipes
- Optimiser la productivité
- Accompagner les équipes (de 8 à 500 personnes) à transformer leur organisation, en utilisant les Valeurs et Principes Agile
- Aider les directions à revoir leurs modes de décision et leur système de gouvernance (Value Stream Mapping et Lean-Budget)

Consultant en management des systèmes d’information avec une spécialisation dans la gestion de programmes digitaux, la transformation d’organisation (agilité à l'échelle) et l’amélioration de processus (ISO 9001 et ITIL) Dans mon travail, j'aime a... Show more

Mom, Wife & Business Owner! Helping women find their voice! Providing information about trading marking your business and how to start a business

Mom, Wife & Business Owner! Helping women find their voice! Providing information about trading marking your business and how to start a business Show more

Heiko Brömmelstrote is the founder of Feedbacktime® and former Lead Experience Manager at EnBW AG, where he spent 7 years being responsible for special projects and digital transformation. Combining human-centered design with strategic foresighting, he specializes in bridging gaps between teams and technologies. As a code-loving design graduate and MIT alumni, Heiko brings unique visual perspectives to organizational evolution, teaching storytelling, and making complex connections simple and actionable.

Heiko Brömmelstrote is the founder of Feedbacktime® and former Lead Experience Manager at EnBW AG, where he spent 7 years being responsible for special projects and digital transformation. Combining human-centered design with strategic foresighting, ... Show more

Software Engineer focused on supporting large-scale software systems since 2015
Dedicated to streamlining processes, automation, configuration management.
Since 2019, I've been a proud member of RedHat's Platform team, serving as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Software Engineer focused on supporting large-scale software systems since 2015 Dedicated to streamlining processes, automation, configuration management. Since 2019, I've been a proud member of RedHat's Platform team, serving as a Senior Site Reli... Show more

Cyril has been working with data since finishing university. First as a data producer while working on offshore oil rigs. Then as a subsurface data manager, which brought him to Perth 12 years ago. Cyril pivoted career into Business Intelligence and Data Engineering 5 years ago and is now a lead data consultant for Arkhana.

Cyril has been working with data since finishing university. First as a data producer while working on offshore oil rigs. Then as a subsurface data manager, which brought him to Perth 12 years ago. Cyril pivoted career into Business Intelligence and ... Show more

Stephanie is a B2B marketer who has worked in technical industries such as thermoplastics, transportation, and power and energy. In her current role as a Marketing Generalist, she drives marketing and outreach initiatives for Neuvik, a cybersecurity services company. Her background as an agency copywriter and a media specialist for a PR firm position her as a strong communicator, connecting the right information to the right audience.

Stephanie is a B2B marketer who has worked in technical industries such as thermoplastics, transportation, and power and energy. In her current role as a Marketing Generalist, she drives marketing and outreach initiatives for Neuvik, a cybersecurity ... Show more

Enthusiastic and goal-oriented Process & Analytics Engineer with hands on experience on selection, designing and implementation of Digital Industrial applications to improve the predictivity, performance & reliability of industrial operations & assets. Working on Engro`s Digital transformation journey with the prime focus on Industrial Digital and Automation solutions.

Enthusiastic and goal-oriented Process & Analytics Engineer with hands on experience on selection, designing and implementation of Digital Industrial applications to improve the predictivity, performance & reliability of industrial operations & asset... Show more

Megan’s professional philosophy is simple and to the point: “Be comfortable being uncomfortable.” She believes growth in all facets of our lives requires hard work which can be challenging on our bodies, minds, and/or time, but hitting that goal is worth the discomfort we experience during that time of growth. Megan Gerres is the Director of Customer Systems at CPower Energy Management, working closely with internal teams and customers to ensure their customer experience is seamless and effective. Prior to joining the CPower team she's has worked in various industries such as utilities, FinTech, tokenization and digital security. What she loves most about CPower is the team, CPower leaders motivate their teams to find opportunities that cultivate a phenomenal customer experience which ultimately creates a collaborative team culture, constantly evolving to the next level. In her words “It’s super fun, fast-paced, and challenging all at the same time and everyone has a positive attitude!”

Megan’s professional philosophy is simple and to the point: “Be comfortable being uncomfortable.” She believes growth in all facets of our lives requires hard work which can be challenging on our bodies, minds, and/or time, but hitting that goal is w... Show more

John Darrington has been working for the Idaho National Laboratory for the last five years. As the lead architect in the digital engineering department, he works very closely with those seeking to change the world through clean energy. John is a software engineer by trade, and has worked in that field for almost ten years. He has experience in delivering large scale products and leading various sized teams.

John Darrington has been working for the Idaho National Laboratory for the last five years. As the lead architect in the digital engineering department, he works very closely with those seeking to change the world through clean energy. John is a soft... Show more

Andre Grassi major in Computer Science. Experienced Information Technology Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. With vast international experience, have managed global teams and lived abroad as an expat. Strong leader professional with certified skills in multiple technologies and management. Worked as agile coach, RTE and Product Manager. Now working as Solution Train Engineer for Energy Products & Trading IT.

Andre Grassi major in Computer Science. Experienced Information Technology Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. With vast international experience, have managed global teams and lived abroad as an expat. Strong... Show more

At NetHope I lead on Connectivity and Infrastructure, with a strong focus on the fundamentals that enable staff and other stakeholders to access the internet, and how these enable the transformation of how services are delivered in the field.

I've worked in the international development sector since 2003, working with Technoserve in East Africa, and leading Christian Aid's international IT team. I chaired NetHope's Connectivity & Infrastructure working group between 2015 and 2017, and have consulted with NetHope and others since 2017.

I'm based in the Lake District of England and enjoy walking in the hills, wild swimming and snowboarding.

At NetHope I lead on Connectivity and Infrastructure, with a strong focus on the fundamentals that enable staff and other stakeholders to access the internet, and how these enable the transformation of how services are delivered in the field. I've... Show more

Lorenzo Neumann is a research assistant at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology. The research project SteigtUM! aims to develop a rental system for electric cargo bikes and electric cargo scooters in Freiberg. Lorenzo is responsible for developing the rental app as well as the software running on the vehicles and rental stations.

Lorenzo Neumann is a research assistant at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology. The research project SteigtUM! aims to develop a rental system for electric cargo bikes and electric cargo scooters in Freiberg. Lorenzo is responsible for devel... Show more

Alex Chao is a Principal Product Manager at SambaNova Systems tasked with supercharging SambaNova’s flagship Dataflow-as-a-Service, which delivers machine learning applications and solutions to the enterprise building on top of SambaNova’s groundbreaking new hardware -- the Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit (RDU).

Over the last decade, he has successfully launched applied ML products across industries in health, gaming, finance, defense, energy, and autonomous vehicles.

Previously, Alex has held product management roles at C3.ai building out their ML Platform and deep learning offering to enterprise customers. He was also a ML practitioner as the first data science hire at Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group working on building large scale computer vision and sensor fusion algorithms for self-driving cars. Alex is motivated to help raise the next generation of data scientists and product leaders and has taught and mentored at places like General Assembly, Springboard, and Product School to equip students for their future success.

Alex Chao is a Principal Product Manager at SambaNova Systems tasked with supercharging SambaNova’s flagship Dataflow-as-a-Service, which delivers machine learning applications and solutions to the enterprise building on top of SambaNova’s groundbrea... Show more

Lucas is experienced with data warehousing, data integration visualization, and advanced analytics. He has experience providing solutions in multiple industries including manufacturing, sales, gas and electric utilities, and health care.

Lucas is experienced with data warehousing, data integration visualization, and advanced analytics. He has experience providing solutions in multiple industries including manufacturing, sales, gas and electric utilities, and health care. Show more

Data guy with a business view, loving sustainable innovative energy solutions achieved through tech.

Data guy with a business view, loving sustainable innovative energy solutions achieved through tech. Show more

Daniel holds a Master’s degree in safety and technology, and is passionate about how we can protect critical infrastructure in an increasingly digital world. Throughout his career, he has worked on security and risk management across multiple industries—spanning oil and gas, process industries, and maritime to railways and data centres. He is also a member of the working group developing IEC 62443, which gives him unique insights into global standards for industrial security. In addition, Daniel has a longstanding commitment to the Red Cross’s emergency preparedness efforts.

Daniel holds a Master’s degree in safety and technology, and is passionate about how we can protect critical infrastructure in an increasingly digital world. Throughout his career, he has worked on security and risk management across multiple industr... Show more

Selvam Rajendran is a Senior Principal Engineer with over 25 years of experience leading the architecture, design, and certification of safety-critical aerospace, industrial, telecommunications, and embedded systems. He is a recognized expert in system-level Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) for aircraft electric power systems, with deep expertise spanning Main, Emergency, Auxiliary, and Distribution power domains. Currently at Collins Aerospace (RTX), Selvam has led EMC architecture, EMI mitigation, lightning and HIRF protection, and certification strategies that have directly enabled airworthiness approvals and flight safety across multiple global aircraft platforms, maintaining a flawless record of zero EMC qualification failures. His work integrates noise-spectrum analysis, EMI filter design, grounding and shielding architectures, PCB-level EMC rules, and aircraft harness integration in compliance with RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-461 standards. Before Collins Aerospace, he served in senior technical leadership roles at L&T Technology Services and RealTime Systems, acting as a customer-facing EMC authority and hardware architect for aerospace, industrial automation, and national railway communication systems. Earlier in his career, he contributed to one of the world’s earliest mobile payment hardware platforms, demonstrating long-standing innovation in embedded and mixed-signal design. Selvam has been recognized as an RTX High Potential (HiPo) Talent and has received multiple corporate awards for technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability. He also serves as EMC Chair for the IEEE Rock River Valley Section, contributing to professional leadership and advancing industry knowledge in electromagnetic compatibility.

Selvam Rajendran is a Senior Principal Engineer with over 25 years of experience leading the architecture, design, and certification of safety-critical aerospace, industrial, telecommunications, and embedded systems. He is a recognized expert in syst... Show more

Dr. Mohammed Abdul Matheen is an experienced educator, researcher, and educational technology leader with over a decade of experience in teaching and academic leadership. He holds a Ph.D. in Wireless Sensor Networks and has previously served in roles such as Academic Supervisor, Head of Department, EdTech Leader, and Exam Supervisor.

Currently, Dr. Matheen works as a Cross-Curricular Program Coach at Al Rowad International School, where he supports the implementation of NUVU Studios (NUVU X) learning models. In this role, he helps students and teachers engage in interdisciplinary, project-based learning that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving.

His interests include AI in education, emerging technologies, and innovative learning design, and he is passionate about empowering students with future-ready skills through experiential and technology-enabled learning.

Dr. Mohammed Abdul Matheen is an experienced educator, researcher, and educational technology leader with over a decade of experience in teaching and academic leadership. He holds a Ph.D. in Wireless Sensor Networks and has previously served in roles... Show more

I am Cleber Rangel, I'm an Innovation Engineer, working on the intersection of technology and innovation processes. Currently, I am contributing my skills at Fugro in Lafayette, Louisiana, where I've been deeply engaged in software development for critical projects in the oil & energy sector. My expertise lies in in software development, system analysis, and agile development.

I am Cleber Rangel, I'm an Innovation Engineer, working on the intersection of technology and innovation processes. Currently, I am contributing my skills at Fugro in Lafayette, Louisiana, where I've been deeply engaged in software development for cr... Show more

Parul Kapur leads planning for Shell’s Gulf of America assets, where he focuses on helping teams turn operational complexity into clear, decision-ready insights. He’s been closely involved in shaping the thinking and design behind the Smart Ecosystem (Smart Eco), a Microsoft Power Platform–based planning approach built collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Parul is passionate about practical digital transformation that empowers people, improves decision quality, and scales through tools teams actually want to use.

Parul Kapur leads planning for Shell’s Gulf of America assets, where he focuses on helping teams turn operational complexity into clear, decision-ready insights. He’s been closely involved in shaping the thinking and design behind the Smart Ecosystem... Show more

Technology leader with hands-on expertise in architecting scalable solutions using the Elastic Stack. Passionate about real-time search, observability, and empowering teams to unlock insights from data. Regularly mentors, writes, and speaks to help others get the most out of Elastic.

Technology leader with hands-on expertise in architecting scalable solutions using the Elastic Stack. Passionate about real-time search, observability, and empowering teams to unlock insights from data. Regularly mentors, writes, and speaks to help o... Show more

Nikolaas Van den Steen graduated in 2017 as a Master of Energy Engineering Technology specialization Electrical Engineering at the KU Leuven Campus Ghent and achieved his Joint-PhD in March 2024 at KU Leuven and VUB on the topic of speed pedelecs. He is currently working as a post-doctoral researcher in the field of electric mobility as part of the MOBI research group. He has been and is active in several national and European projects related to electric mobility. His field of expertise are (light) electric vehicles, speed pedelecs and e-mobility.

Nikolaas Van den Steen graduated in 2017 as a Master of Energy Engineering Technology specialization Electrical Engineering at the KU Leuven Campus Ghent and achieved his Joint-PhD in March 2024 at KU Leuven and VUB on the topic of speed pedelecs. He... Show more

Christiane Hoppe-Jones is a Senior Scientist at American Water with more than 17 years experience in the analysis and treatment of chemicals of emerging concern (CECs). Since joining American Water in 2019, Christiane has worked on many research projects about PFAS in source and drinking waters.

Christiane Hoppe-Jones is a Senior Scientist at American Water with more than 17 years experience in the analysis and treatment of chemicals of emerging concern (CECs). Since joining American Water in 2019, Christiane has worked on many research proj... Show more

Former JMSDF submarine crew with 15+ years in embedded systems. Experienced with Zephyr, Linux, and RTOS across automotive, consumer electronics, medical wearables, PCs, and edge AI projects. Served as engineer, manager, and technical sales bridging firmware and AI solutions. Currently manages space service initiatives, leveraging Zephyr and embedded expertise to drive next-generation applications in the aerospace and edge domains.

Former JMSDF submarine crew with 15+ years in embedded systems. Experienced with Zephyr, Linux, and RTOS across automotive, consumer electronics, medical wearables, PCs, and edge AI projects. Served as engineer, manager, and technical sales bridging ... Show more