Solution Architect at Thales Alenia Space, where I lead the European ORCHIDE project, focusing on the development of cloud-native, unikernel-based orchestrators for space onboard systems, AI workloads, and satellite image processing. I also participate in several projects dedicated to advancing edge cloud technologies. Experienced in microservices architecture, CI/CD, and DevSecOps, driving innovation initiatives. With over 16 years of experience in technical leadership, system design, and the implementation of successful solutions, I'm continuously driven by curiosity and motivated by complex challenges.

Solution Architect at Thales Alenia Space, where I lead the European ORCHIDE project, focusing on the development of cloud-native, unikernel-based orchestrators for space onboard systems, AI workloads, and satellite image processing. I also participa... Show more

Christopher Danz is AI & Data Manager at DRK Kliniken Berlin, where he builds the hospital group's AI and ML ecosystem from the ground up. With a background in ML engineering and a focus on Responsible AI, he bridges the gap between technical innovation and real-world healthcare impact. Through Danz Data Lab, he helps organizations cut through the hype and build AI that actually works.

Christopher Danz is AI & Data Manager at DRK Kliniken Berlin, where he builds the hospital group's AI and ML ecosystem from the ground up. With a background in ML engineering and a focus on Responsible AI, he bridges the gap between technical innovat... 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

Avadh Nagaralawala is a Mining Automation & Control Engineering Consultant and PMP®-certified Project Manager with over 12+ years of experience driving innovation in mining, electrification, and digital transformation. His work focuses on performance optimization of autonomous Mining vehicles using predictive diagnostics & intelligent test automation. Avadh is an active member of professional associations including SME, CIM, and PMI, and frequently contributes as a speaker, author, and peer reviewer on topics of mining technology, sustainability, and project management.

Avadh Nagaralawala is a Mining Automation & Control Engineering Consultant and PMP®-certified Project Manager with over 12+ years of experience driving innovation in mining, electrification, and digital transformation. His work focuses on performance... Show more

Sven Leiß is a Senior Manager at MHP with a focus on secure platform architecture, cloud transformation and modern delivery operating models. He works with organizations that need to balance engineering speed with governance, security and long-term architectural resilience. His work covers platform engineering, sovereign AI patterns and future-ready delivery design.

Sven Leiß is a Senior Manager at MHP with a focus on secure platform architecture, cloud transformation and modern delivery operating models. He works with organizations that need to balance engineering speed with governance, security and long-term a... Show more

Prakhar Gandhi is a Techno Functional Consultant working in the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime space, with hands-on experience designing secure and scalable mobile systems. He actively works with Jetpack Compose and Kotlin Multiplatform.
He works in integrating Artificial intelligence intricacies with Deep Domain knowledge in embedded, Mobile systems.
With a passion for both beautiful UX and backend compliance, he bridges the gap between engineering and FinTech regulation.

Prakhar Gandhi is a Techno Functional Consultant working in the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime space, with hands-on experience designing secure and scalable mobile systems. He actively works with Jetpack Compose and Kotlin Multiplatf... Show more

Dynamic and results-driven IT leader with over 35 years of diverse experience in the technology sector, specialising in Dynamics Finance and Supply Chain Management. As a seasoned solution architect and trainer, I excel in fostering collaboration and delivering impactful presentations that inspire teams and stakeholders alike. My extensive background spans end-user support, enterprise architecture, and solutions design, enabling me to approach challenges holistically.

I am passionate about knowledge sharing and mentoring. I have guided numerous professionals in public speaking, leadership, and skills development. My academic credentials include a Master’s in Data Science from the University of Sunderland, complemented by multiple industry certifications such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, CISSP, and TOGAF. I bring a wealth of expertise across various sectors, including oil and gas, manufacturing, retail, transportation, and finance. I consistently apply a detail-oriented approach to problem-solving. My commitment to innovation drives me to develop creative solutions that align with business objectives. I actively engage with the Microsoft technical community, contributing insights at user groups.

With a keen interest in the legal and ethical implications of technology, particularly in Artificial Intelligence, I am currently completing my PhD at the University of Portsmouth, to be completed in 2027.

Dynamic and results-driven IT leader with over 35 years of diverse experience in the technology sector, specialising in Dynamics Finance and Supply Chain Management. As a seasoned solution architect and trainer, I excel in fostering collaboration and... Show more

With over 20 years in technology, I specialise in bridging deep engineering expertise with commercial strategy to help enterprises adopt Cloud Platforms, AI, and Agentic solutions at scale. In my current role, I lead Google Cloud portfolio initiatives, combining technical pre-sales, applied AI solution design, and delivery leadership to shape large transformation programmes across energy, utilities, public sector, and financial services (+fintech).

Recently, my focus has been on positioning Cognizant as a leading authority in AI and multi-agent architectures—co-designing solution accelerators, influencing a multi-million-dollar opportunity pipeline, shaping partner-aligned GTMs and SOWs with Google, and advising C-level stakeholders on AI readiness, architecture, and value realisation.

Recognised as a Google Developer Expert, I bring hands-on capability in designing, validating, and operationalising advanced AI systems (ADK, Gemini Enterprise, hybrid cloud platforms). This is paired with strong commercial judgement and a track record in steering pre-sales cycles, defining SOWs, presenting AI strategy at executive level, and driving measurable customer adoption outcomes.

I do enjoy operating at the intersection of engineering authority, strategic consulting, and revenue growth—helping organisations understand what ‘good’ looks like, de-risk Cloud & AI investments, and accelerate value creation through scalable, enterprise-grade agentic solutions.

With over 20 years in technology, I specialise in bridging deep engineering expertise with commercial strategy to help enterprises adopt Cloud Platforms, AI, and Agentic solutions at scale. In my current role, I lead Google Cloud portfolio initiative... Show more

Today's complex environment demands leadership that not only understands change but thrives on it. I collaborate with #teams and #organizations to develop an #agile culture centred on adaptability and continuous learning, ensuring they are fully prepared to adapt and excel in ever-evolving circumstances.

Today's complex environment demands leadership that not only understands change but thrives on it. I collaborate with #teams and #organizations to develop an #agile culture centred on adaptability and continuous learning, ensuring they are fully prep... Show more

Started working as an open source developer then started working with a US based Remote setup to finally into the investment landscape and managing a $100M fund

Started working as an open source developer then started working with a US based Remote setup to finally into the investment landscape and managing a $100M fund Show more

I have 20 years of experience in organizational leadership across many different verticals including health, payments, communications, and energy; with a particular passion for cultivating high-performing teams and individuals. I have a BS in Computer Engineering from Purdue University and have been working in technology companies in the Chicagoland area and globally. I am currently CEO and Co-Founder @ Entalas.

I have 20 years of experience in organizational leadership across many different verticals including health, payments, communications, and energy; with a particular passion for cultivating high-performing teams and individuals. I have a BS in Compute... Show more

Technical leader and architect with a passion for engineering well-architected highly-available and scalable applications. 13+ years of production experience in IT. Certified Azure/AWS Solutions Architect Expert and Databricks Champion. Have worked with numerous international world-renowned customers (U.S. and Europe) in business domains such as aviation, e-commerce, telecommunication, engineering and oil&gas. At the moment working at EPAM as a solutions architect.

Technical leader and architect with a passion for engineering well-architected highly-available and scalable applications. 13+ years of production experience in IT. Certified Azure/AWS Solutions Architect Expert and Databricks Champion. Have worked w... Show more

Managing consultant with a strong focus on the Microsoft Azure platform. Supporting enterprise organisations in the Netherlands as consultant, lead developer and hands-on coding architect.

Currently employed as a fully QSD Certified software consultant and fully Microsoft Certified Azure Architect in the Netherlands. Projects include the energy sector, local and national government organisations, insurance companies and fintech. Peter is also an author of eLearning videos and eBooks on Microsoft Azure at Packt.

Peter focuses on architecting and desiging maintainable, future-proof and resilient platforms and systems. His specialities are Serverless, .Net, Cloud Software Architecture, Cloud Native, Service Integration and Cloud Solution Design

Managing consultant with a strong focus on the Microsoft Azure platform. Supporting enterprise organisations in the Netherlands as consultant, lead developer and hands-on coding architect. Currently employed as a fully QSD Certified software consu... Show more

Marlow is a Principal Cloud Engineer working on scheduling at SchedMD. She also is a chair for the CNCF Environmental Sustainability TAG. Marlow has expertise in resource management, the AI/ML Kubernetes cloud compute ecosystem, embedded systems, high performance compute system tools, kernel drivers, tracing libraries, and security. Marlow's interests lie in optimizing the cloud native ecosystem for both performance and sustainability.

Marlow is a Principal Cloud Engineer working on scheduling at SchedMD. She also is a chair for the CNCF Environmental Sustainability TAG. Marlow has expertise in resource management, the AI/ML Kubernetes cloud compute ecosystem, embedded systems, hig... Show more

Ashwini Mahendiran is a versatile professional with a Master's degree specialized in AI and over four years of experience in full-stack AI development and data science. With a proven track record of winning multiple hackathons and research expos, Ms. Mahendiran excels in driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions. Her expertise lies at the intersection of Data, AI, and Software Development, where she leverage cutting-edge technology to address complex challenges. Known for her collaborative approach and strong communication skills, Ms. Mahendiran thrives in dynamic environments, inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals. Committed to Responsible and Ethical AI, Ms. Mahendiran is passionate about shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future in the tech industry.

Ashwini Mahendiran is a versatile professional with a Master's degree specialized in AI and over four years of experience in full-stack AI development and data science. With a proven track record of winning multiple hackathons and research expos, Ms... Show more

Jonas van den Bogaard is a Digital Strategy Lead at Alliander, a distribution system operator (DSO) in the Netherlands. Alliander provides reliable, affordable, and accessible energy transport and distribution to a large part of the Netherlands. Open source has proved to be an enabler of innovation and collaboration. It is Jonas' responsibility to ensure open source initiatives contribute to Alliander's digital strategy and objectives. Jonas takes a leading role in Alliander’s OSPO.

Jonas van den Bogaard is a Digital Strategy Lead at Alliander, a distribution system operator (DSO) in the Netherlands. Alliander provides reliable, affordable, and accessible energy transport and distribution to a large part of the Netherlands. Open... Show more

Tinuade is the GM Technical at Information Connectivity Solutions Limited (ICSL), Nigeria's
a premium ISP and technology company, and is also responsible for championing the future of
work strategies in ICSL. Her work includes, among other things, machine-to-machine
communications (M2M, IoT), GSM backhauling via satellite in rural communities, and hard-to-get
settlements, internal revenue solutions, and secured federal and state-wide WAN connectivity.
She partners with several global ODMs and OEMs to deliver bespoke terrestrial and non-terrestrial network solutions, leveraging security and AI platforms.
She has successfully designed and implemented over thirty major network infrastructure projects
projects in more than 12 sectors, including government, education, financial institutions, etc.
utilizing renewable energy solutions in rural communities.
Tinuade is a Co-Chair of the Infrastructure, Access, and Connectivity working group of the
Internet Society (Nigeria Chapter), a Nigerian School on Internet Governance Fellow, and a
passionate STEM inclusion driver who imparts her knowledge through mentorship programs,
support groups, local and global industry speaking engagements, and other social impact
activities and encourages women and girls interested in STEM fields.
Through her experience, she understands how critical security is to any digital infrastructure, especially when working with diverse domains and clients. She is a pioneer member of the Meta Safe online and digital literacy community of practice.

Tinuade is the GM Technical at Information Connectivity Solutions Limited (ICSL), Nigeria's a premium ISP and technology company, and is also responsible for championing the future of work strategies in ICSL. Her work includes, among other things... Show more

Business Intelligence professional with 20 years experience in data analytics, including at a top Power BI Consultant, Fortune 200 company, and startup EPC. Combines business acumen with digital fluency and innovative mindset to improve data comprehension and facilitate data-driven decision making. Chaired Data Analytics Community at the Construction Industry Institute, featured in BD+C Magazine’s 40 Under 40, and active member of #SML.

Business Intelligence professional with 20 years experience in data analytics, including at a top Power BI Consultant, Fortune 200 company, and startup EPC. Combines business acumen with digital fluency and innovative mindset to improve data comprehe... Show more

Microsoft MVP with over 15 years of experience developing and refining AI systems across model engineering, agent architectures, and large‑scale platform design. Recognized for turning complex technical concepts into clear, actionable designs that enable developers to build robust, reliable solutions.

Microsoft MVP with over 15 years of experience developing and refining AI systems across model engineering, agent architectures, and large‑scale platform design. Recognized for turning complex technical concepts into clear, actionable designs that en... 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

Subbu Muthukrishnan leads Data & AI Solutions Engineering at iLink Digital, a Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner. He drives global technical strategy for Fabric implementations across Fortune 500 clients in Energy, Manufacturing, Retail, and Healthcare. A Columbia University graduate, Subbu co-innovated Project Green Sky with Microsoft's Energy team, demonstrating Real-Time Intelligence for environmental monitoring.

Subbu Muthukrishnan leads Data & AI Solutions Engineering at iLink Digital, a Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner. He drives global technical strategy for Fabric implementations across Fortune 500 clients in Energy, Manufacturing, Retail, and Healthcar... Show more

Jaydeep Taralkar is an Executive Director and Senior Data Science Leader with expertise in platform strategy and financial technology. With over 15 years of experience in the financial technology sector, he specializes in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, and cloud engineering solutions.
Throughout his distinguished career at leading financial institutions including Credit Suisse and Barclays, Jaydeep has consistently delivered innovative data platforms and ML solutions that drive business optimization and cost savings. His notable achievements include developing advanced fraud detection tools, creating explainable AI models for credit risk assessment, and architecting strategic data platforms that enhance cross-functional collaboration.
Currently pursuing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence at Capitol Technology University, with research focused on predictive analytics for climate-resilient crops and sustainable food production, Jaydeep combines academic rigor with practical industry expertise. He holds a Master's degree in Business Intelligence & Analytics from Stevens College of Technology and maintains multiple certifications in AI, ML, and cloud technologies from MIT, IBM, Microsoft, and Google.
Jaydeep is known for his visionary leadership, technical innovation, and ability to build high-performing teams that deliver transformative business solutions in the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology and data science.

Jaydeep Taralkar is an Executive Director and Senior Data Science Leader with expertise in platform strategy and financial technology. With over 15 years of experience in the financial technology sector, he specializes in artificial intelligence, mac... Show more

Software Engineer II | Networking Systems | Innovator | Researcher | Speaker

Yashi is a Software Development Engineer II at Cisco, specializing in embedded systems and distributed networking. With over 3 years of experience, she designs and debugs large-scale, low-power mesh networking systems powering smart grid infrastructure. Her work focuses on improving network reliability, scalability, and performance through deep protocol-level analysis across technologies such as IPv6, 6LoWPAN, RPL, and Wi-SUN.

Previously, she worked on enterprise-scale collaboration and telephony platforms, where she resolved complex production issues across Linux systems and networking layers, and built automation tools to streamline debugging and improve engineering efficiency.

A patent holder for “Generation of Electricity from Waste Aluminum Dross” (2020), Yashi has contributed to sustainable energy innovation through IoT-driven solutions. She is also the author of the research paper “Multi-Model News Analysis: News Credibility Using Deep Neural Networks and ML Models,” reflecting her interest in AI and data-driven systems.

Certified in CCNA and DevNet, she brings strong expertise in networking, automation, and system-level programming.

Her work extends to impactful and interdisciplinary projects, including:
🔹 Stock Prediction via News Sentiment Analysis (IIT Kanpur): Integrated ML models with time-series forecasting for financial insights
🔹 HT-LANG: A speech-to-sign language translation application, awarded at the global HackPSU hackathon

A firm believer in building technology that operates at scale and creates real-world impact, Yashi combines systems engineering, research, and innovation to drive meaningful change across domains.

Software Engineer II | Networking Systems | Innovator | Researcher | Speaker Yashi is a Software Development Engineer II at Cisco, specializing in embedded systems and distributed networking. With over 3 years of experience, she designs and debugs... Show more

Raúl leads GenAI teams at E.ON, one of Europe's largest utilities, and serves as an energy ambassador at the European Commission, advocating for Europe's AI competitiveness through clean-powered compute growth. Most AI practitioners build on top of energy infrastructure. Raúl contributes to building it by modeling grid connections, preparing utilities for the coming data center wave. His conviction: the next constraint on AI is not the models. It is the power grid.

Raúl leads GenAI teams at E.ON, one of Europe's largest utilities, and serves as an energy ambassador at the European Commission, advocating for Europe's AI competitiveness through clean-powered compute growth. Most AI practitioners build on top of e... Show more

Innovative and results-driven Senior Solution Engineer with over 20+ years of robust IT experience, designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise-scale data and AI solutions across Azure SQL Database, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse Analytics, Purview, and Databricks. Adept at leading complex migrations, modernizing legacy data estates, and architecting advanced analytics platforms that drive measurable business outcomes for organizations in energy, technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail, government, and public sector domains.

Leveraging nearly two decades of hands-on expertise, I bring deep technical insight, strategic vision, and a proven ability to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. My experience enables me to anticipate challenges, deliver innovative solutions, and mentor teams through digital transformation journeys.

Recognized for driving customer success through technical enablement, cost modeling, and governance best practices. Skilled in orchestrating cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and delivering workshops that accelerate cloud adoption and compliance. Passionate about empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their data, foster innovation, and maintain regulatory compliance in a rapidly evolving cloud landscape.

Innovative and results-driven Senior Solution Engineer with over 20+ years of robust IT experience, designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise-scale data and AI solutions across Azure SQL Database, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse Analytics, Purview, a... Show more

Òscar Manzano is a senior software engineer with DevOps mindset currently working at Roche Diagnostics as a Chapter Section Lead.
He is focus on the capabilities development of his section members that align with the chapter & domain vision. He encourages his team members to self-define their career journey and seek ways to enable development opportunities in the direction of the journey. He also provides mentorship when needed as well as coaching as standard.
Previously at Roche, he was helping delivery teams to focus on their core business by taking the responsibility of automating tasks, optimising processes and providing the required infrastructure for building software. Author of several scientific articles, he previously worked as software engineer at University College Cork (Ireland) in multiple research projects related to different areas such as Supply Chain Optimisation, Scheduling, Energy Efficiency, Cloud Computing, and e-Health, designing and implementing solutions for complex problems. Òscar also created and directed the MSc in DevOps and Cloud Computing at University of Barcelona.

Òscar Manzano is a senior software engineer with DevOps mindset currently working at Roche Diagnostics as a Chapter Section Lead. He is focus on the capabilities development of his section members that align with the chapter & domain vision. He enco... Show more

Microsoft 365 and Power Platform specialist with a proven track record of putting people at the heart of digital transformation and project leadership. Experienced in designing and delivering transformation and technology solutions with productivity-improving processes at their core.

Trusted advisor to senior leadership and key sponsors with industry experience in Oil & Gas, third-sector customers and governing bodies. Passionate about life-long learning, knowledge sharing and giving back as part of a thriving community.

Microsoft 365 and Power Platform specialist with a proven track record of putting people at the heart of digital transformation and project leadership. Experienced in designing and delivering transformation and technology solutions with productivity-... Show more

Elin has 10+ years of experience in the Analytics field, working as a data problem solver using SQL, python, ADF, Databricks among other tools.

Elin has 10+ years of experience in the Analytics field, working as a data problem solver using SQL, python, ADF, Databricks among other tools. Show more

Shivangi Dhakad is a Data & AI leader focused on turning AI ambition into real-world systems. She leads Data, ML, and GenAI engineering and drives enterprise AI strategy at Eneco, working on large-scale platforms that enable data-driven decision-making in the energy transition.

Previously, she held senior engineering leadership roles at Booking.com, building and scaling data platforms & data products that power critical business decisions, and started her career as a software and machine learning engineer at companies like Microsoft, Directi and Morgan Stanley.

She also deeply cares about psychological safety in the workplace, people empowerment, diversity & inclusion and career growth topics and likes to advise and mentor on these topics. Her talks focus on why most companies struggle to become AI-first, what breaks when AI meets reality, and how to design data and ML platforms that survive beyond experimentation.

Shivangi Dhakad is a Data & AI leader focused on turning AI ambition into real-world systems. She leads Data, ML, and GenAI engineering and drives enterprise AI strategy at Eneco, working on large-scale platforms that enable data-driven decision-maki... 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 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