I'm Tad and I'm excited to speak to your group or team to advise on leadership, business, relationship management, and much more!
Below is a small breakdown of what I've been up to over the last 15 years:

Worked as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of a small regional company and helped to build it into one of the Top 10 companies in it's field in America

Grew sales for that company by over 40x from $3.5 million in 2016 to nearly $150 million in 2021

I've worked for the past few years in private consulting for both established businesses and startups

Negotiated agreements with the NFL, NCAA, and MiLB

Created sales training curriculum and methodologies allowing folks with little to no sales experience to have industry leading closing and cancellation percentages

Led negotiations with large manufacturing partners and distributors including Tesla, Panasonic, LG, and others

Participated in and led capital raises, investor pitches, equity investments, and more

I've created training courses and spoken to large groups from all walks of life. I'm experienced as a leader, motivational speaker, life coach, trainer, and more, and I look forward to making a positive impact for you and your team!

I'm Tad and I'm excited to speak to your group or team to advise on leadership, business, relationship management, and much more! Below is a small breakdown of what I've been up to over the last 15 years: Worked as Chief Sales and Marketing Offi... Show more

Jim McGlone is the Chief Technology Officer at Automation Strategy & Performance, with extensive experience in industrial, process, and building control systems, networking, and cybersecurity. A former submarine nuclear reactor operator in the Navy, Jim developed emerging technology businesses at Rockwell Automation and served as Vice President of Tridium, leading strategic initiatives. He also held leadership roles at Ultra Electronics and Kenexis. Jim is a certified Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional and co-author of the ISA book “Security PHA Review.” He holds degrees in nuclear technology, computer technology, and an MBA in international business.

Jim McGlone is the Chief Technology Officer at Automation Strategy & Performance, with extensive experience in industrial, process, and building control systems, networking, and cybersecurity. A former submarine nuclear reactor operator in the Navy, ... Show more

With over 15 years of dedicated experience in the critical fields of backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and cyber recovery, I have developed a deep understanding and expertise in safeguarding data and ensuring business continuity in the face of ever-evolving cyber threats. My career journey has been driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence in protecting vital information assets and supporting organizations in their quest for robust, fail-safe recovery strategies.

With over 15 years of dedicated experience in the critical fields of backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and cyber recovery, I have developed a deep understanding and expertise in safeguarding data and ensuring business continuity in the face of ... Show more

Bios:
Pete Tunkis is Lead Data Scientist with Arcurve’s Advanced Analytics team. He has over a decade of experience in data-driven research, analytics, and project management. His strengths lie in combining deep knowledge of research best practices with industry application, adapting to changing scenarios and quickly learning and understanding new skills and complex systems. Pete earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from The Ohio State University with a focus on behavioural analytics, and he brings with him a strong understanding in both statistical/machine learning approaches and qualitative research methodology. Before joining the Arcurve family, Pete worked in government, academia, banking, and insurance in Europe and the United States. Otherwise, he enjoys yelling at the TV when the Calgary Flames are losing and is always up for a game of darts.

Mike Morley is Director of AI/ML Strategy with Arcurve’s Advanced Analytics team. He developed his first knowledge system in 1986 and has been developing software designed to augment the abilities of people, organizations and industries ever since. Leveraging a degree in Geological Engineering, Mike has spent the past 25 focusing on addressing the needs of engineers, data scientists, and analysts across the Environmental, Mining, Oil and Gas industries with innovative software solutions and technology inventions. He is a sought-after speaker on the subject of innovation, data and machine learning as applied to environmental and engineering industries. He speaks at a range of forums and events including technical forums such as Data for Good, R Users Group, Women in Big Data and at executive events to provide strategic insight to executive teams on innovation and digital transformation strategies.

Bios: Pete Tunkis is Lead Data Scientist with Arcurve’s Advanced Analytics team. He has over a decade of experience in data-driven research, analytics, and project management. His strengths lie in combining deep knowledge of research best practices ... Show more

As a VP of Communications & Public Affairs at UL Research Institutes (ULRI), Kristen leads a team of passionate professionals who are committed to advancing ULRI's global mission: to create a safer, more secure, and more sustainable world. With over 18 years of experience in marketing and communications, Kristen has developed and executed innovative, integrated, and impactful strategies and campaigns that drive business objectives and stakeholder engagement across technology and energy industries.

Kristen has a strong track record of delivering in times of transformation, change, and uncertainty, leveraging her skills in media and public relations, digital marketing and social media, brand stewardship, change management, crisis management, and martech optimization. Additionally, she is a certified integrative nutrition health coach and a mindfulness-based stress reduction and workplace mindfulness facilitator, who brings a holistic and wellness-oriented approach to her work and life.

As a VP of Communications & Public Affairs at UL Research Institutes (ULRI), Kristen leads a team of passionate professionals who are committed to advancing ULRI's global mission: to create a safer, more secure, and more sustainable world. With over ... Show more

Christophe is an engineer entrepreneur passionate about creating value through collaboration. He has been involved in open source communities for 20 years also acting as an evangelist for numerous open source projects. At Savoir-faire Linux, he drives strategic and technological partnerships to develop new market, particularly those related to the Energy sector.
He is the main representative of the company to the Linux Foundation Energy where he plays a role of promotion and evangelist of the activities and projects. He actively participates in the development and success of the SEAPATH project, in which Savoir-faire Linux is very involved.

Christophe is an engineer entrepreneur passionate about creating value through collaboration. He has been involved in open source communities for 20 years also acting as an evangelist for numerous open source projects. At Savoir-faire Linux, he drive... Show more

Coach @scale et manager, j'accompagne des équipes et des managers dans leurs transformations organisationnelles depuis 20+ ans.

Coach @scale et manager, j'accompagne des équipes et des managers dans leurs transformations organisationnelles depuis 20+ ans. Show more

Wendy Wilkinson is an Information Risk Analyst at Devon Energy, with a proven track record of success in the field of Cybersecurity. Her journey began during her last semester as a Management Information Systems & Supply Chain Management student at OU, where she distinguished herself with a Supply Chain Risk Assessment Intern Project. Since then, Wendy has been focused executing this project on a company-wide scale, while also expanding her skill set to include third-party risk management for technology vendors, phishing implementation, risk quantification, shadow IT, incident response, and project management.
Wendy is a passionate advocate for women in technology, actively participating in OK-Women in Tech and Women in Energy Network. When she's not busy securing Devon Energy's information assets, Wendy enjoys traveling, indulging in good food, keeping fit with hip-pop fitness, and spending quality time with her loved ones.

Wendy Wilkinson is an Information Risk Analyst at Devon Energy, with a proven track record of success in the field of Cybersecurity. Her journey began during her last semester as a Management Information Systems & Supply Chain Management student at O... Show more

Engineer at Hydro-Québec (Québec) since 2016 in data science and AI applied to load forecasting, Associate professor at UQAM (Québec) since 2022, Visiting researcher at Polytechnique Montréal (Québec) in applied mathematics (2015-16), Researcher at the french atomic energy commission (CEA, France) in applied mathematics and scientific computing (1995-2016), Associate researcher at Jacques-Louis Lions Lab, Sorbonne université, France (2011-15)

Engineer at Hydro-Québec (Québec) since 2016 in data science and AI applied to load forecasting, Associate professor at UQAM (Québec) since 2022, Visiting researcher at Polytechnique Montréal (Québec) in applied mathematics (2015-16), Researcher at t... Show more

Polish soul, living in Berlin since 2018.

Senior Product Owner for IoT Platform at Kieback&Peter for https://brix2bytes.io/en/ . Former MBitioner delivering Connected Services (in example Apple Music or Dolby Atmos sound quality) for the newest Mercedes-Benz cars.

Worked for:
- Mercedes-Benz Software Hub: MBition,
- Swedish IoT Design and Development house: Sigma Connectivity,
- award-winning Polish startup Inteliclinic,
- ...and more.

Graduated from Embedded Electronics.

Lived in Poland, The Netherlands and Denmark,

Exceptionally tall, yoga and wine lover.

Polish soul, living in Berlin since 2018. Senior Product Owner for IoT Platform at Kieback&Peter for https://brix2bytes.io/en/ . Former MBitioner delivering Connected Services (in example Apple Music or Dolby Atmos sound quality) for the newest Me... Show more

I am working at Nunam, an energy analytics startup based in Bangalore, India, where my primary area of work is building health and lifecycle forecasting of Li-ion batteries in EV and energy storage. I have spoken in areas of Computer Vision, MLOps, model interpretability and model compression and quantization at conferences.

I am working at Nunam, an energy analytics startup based in Bangalore, India, where my primary area of work is building health and lifecycle forecasting of Li-ion batteries in EV and energy storage. I have spoken in areas of Computer Vision, MLOps, m... Show more

Owen Auger specialises in data modelling and visualization with Power BI, as well as financial modelling. He is currently a Principal Consultant at Agile Analytics and has worked previously in analytics and finance roles at Fonterra and Contact Energy. He was a finalist at the 2014 Financial Modelling World Championships in New York City. He has a particular interest in using Power BI and related tools to improve efficiency of reporting and analysis among finance business users. Owen is a CFA Charterholder and has a Master of Operations Research.

Owen Auger specialises in data modelling and visualization with Power BI, as well as financial modelling. He is currently a Principal Consultant at Agile Analytics and has worked previously in analytics and finance roles at Fonterra and Contact Energ... Show more

Elle is a non-binary, neuro-divergent drag artist, activist, and social engineer. They have worked in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since 2005 and has studied ICT since 1995. They have watched communications technology change through time along with society as they served in the Marine Corps, transitioned into civilian life, and raised a family.

Elle has a bachelor's degree in History where they focused on Modern American and Military History and a master's degree in Executive Leadership where she learned how organizations of all types operate. While serving in the Marines, Elle studied and taught tactical and strategic ICT security to active duty Marines. After transitioning to civilian life, Elle has supported two defense contracting firms delivering ICT Intelligence Services to the United States government through contracts supporting the Armed Forces, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as well as many others.

Elle loves volunteer work and dedicates roughly 1000 hours of community service each year at a variety of organizations, to include: Girl Scouts of the USA, the Rainbow Coalition, Safe Space NOVA, SMYLE, and the Hive Social Garden, a non-profit conceptualized through her daughter's Girl Scout Gold Award project. Elle uses her skills to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) training courses, provide mentorship to LGBTQ+ youth, and advocate for social, economic, and environmental justice through the art of drag.

Elle is a non-binary, neuro-divergent drag artist, activist, and social engineer. They have worked in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) since 2005 and has studied ICT since 1995. They have watched communications technology change throug... Show more

Kanchana is an accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in cybersecurity architecture, delivery, and consulting. She excels in client and stakeholder engagements, delivery operations, and governance. With a proven track record of reducing costs, strengthening customer relationships, improving business practices, and driving profitable growth. She has successfully delivered security solutions that align with business strategies and roadmaps, accommodating various client requirements under a zero-trust approach. Known for winning numerous successful deals, Kanchana is adept at creating secure and sustainable cybersecurity frameworks ensuring robust protection and compliance. Currently focusing on data security and tackling critical data security challenges. Kanchana has technical hands-on experience in implementing end-to-end security controls for client accounts.

Kanchana is an accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of experience, specializing in cybersecurity architecture, delivery, and consulting. She excels in client and stakeholder engagements, delivery operations, and governance. With a proven t... Show more

Sr. Cloud Solution Architect with 20+ years’ experience in software and infrastructure architecture. Empowering people and organizations to achieve more during their journey to adopt cloud services, data analytics, artificial intelligence and Microsoft services.

Sr. Cloud Solution Architect with 20+ years’ experience in software and infrastructure architecture. Empowering people and organizations to achieve more during their journey to adopt cloud services, data analytics, artificial intelligence and Microso... Show more

Seasoned Entrepeneur with many years of experience. Specialized in Project business in Architecture, building and manufacturing.

Seasoned Entrepeneur with many years of experience. Specialized in Project business in Architecture, building and manufacturing. Show more

Previously a project manager at Japanese eVTOL startup, utilizing agile practices and team engagement to manage develop the new mobility platform of which the expertise ranges from structure, power train, avionics, aerodynamics to embedded software.

Previously a project manager at Japanese eVTOL startup, utilizing agile practices and team engagement to manage develop the new mobility platform of which the expertise ranges from structure, power train, avionics, aerodynamics to embedded software. Show more

I have 30 years experience, in Software and I.T. with a background in IoT, Telco and A.I. I have designed, launched and scaled several global IoT platforms and organisation working in multiple industry verticals such as, Telco, Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy and Fintech

I have 30 years experience, in Software and I.T. with a background in IoT, Telco and A.I. I have designed, launched and scaled several global IoT platforms and organisation working in multiple industry verticals such as, Telco, Automotive, Manufactur... Show more

Innovation Management and Strategy Development since more than 20 years, out of it 10+ years in automotive industry.

New product developments based on market intelligence and facts & figures, always approaching a big picture – hardware & software systems together with business analytics under one umbrella.

Innovation Management and Strategy Development since more than 20 years, out of it 10+ years in automotive industry. New product developments based on market intelligence and facts & figures, always approaching a big picture – hardware & software ... Show more

Aeron is the Cloud Platform Manager at Ford Motor Company, where he champions automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). With a passion for writing code to solve complex problems, Aeron is dedicated to advancing cloud infrastructure efficiency and reliability. He brings a hands-on approach to his work, continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the cloud-native ecosystem.

Aeron is the Cloud Platform Manager at Ford Motor Company, where he champions automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). With a passion for writing code to solve complex problems, Aeron is dedicated to advancing cloud infrastructure efficiency and ... Show more

Ashwin Ambekar is the Sr. Director of Cloud Security at eBay, where he leads teams specializing in cloud security, large-scale certificate and key management (PKI/X.509), and Zero Trust architecture. With extensive experience in identity and access management, cryptography, network segmentation, Kubernetes, and data security, Ashwin has significantly contributed to the field. He holds multiple patents and is an active speaker on topics related to security at scale.

Ashwin Ambekar is the Sr. Director of Cloud Security at eBay, where he leads teams specializing in cloud security, large-scale certificate and key management (PKI/X.509), and Zero Trust architecture. With extensive experience in identity and access m... Show more

20 + Years Experience in Transformation, Automation and Streamlining End to End Manual Processes

20 + Years Experience in Transformation, Automation and Streamlining End to End Manual Processes Show more

Efezino Elutabe is a Data Scientist and a Student who is currently pursuing Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Lagos. His passion lies in leveraging AI to optimize engineering designs and develop innovative products (whether software or hardware).

As a speaker and author at the IndabaX Nigeria Conference, Efezino is excited to share insights and participate in discussions on the application of AI in the education and energy sectors. He firmly believes that building responsible AI is crucial for driving innovation and maintaining a competitive edge across various industries.

Efezino Elutabe is a Data Scientist and a Student who is currently pursuing Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Lagos. His passion lies in leveraging AI to optimize engineering designs and develop innovative products (whether software... Show more

Oluwamayowa ogbeide is an 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 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 fo... Show more

Comecei a fazer minha transição de carreira da área de gestão de contratos e contabilidade para agilidade em 2020, no meio da pandemia, fiz minha primeira entrevista de emprego online e dentro da companhia, em 2021 fui convidada a trabalhar na gerência de agilidade em escala da Petrobras, que faz parte da gerência geral de transformação digital, e me certificar como SPC e ser Consultora SAFe, desde então estou junto a gerência fazendo a transformação na Petrobras em mais de 21 gerências executivas impactadas e 7 diretorias.

Comecei a fazer minha transição de carreira da área de gestão de contratos e contabilidade para agilidade em 2020, no meio da pandemia, fiz minha primeira entrevista de emprego online e dentro da companhia, em 2021 fui convidada a trabalhar na gerênc... Show more

Ingeniero Industrial, con más de 20 años de experiencia laboral, actualmente desarrollo modelos de machine learning y Analytics e IoT industrial.
Actual docente en diferentes instituciones como : Centrum Católica, Tecsup, Ingenium, dicto los cursos de Ciencia de datos, Cloud computing, Data warehousing , R y Python for analytics. Power BI for Business Intelligence, Ingeniería IoT entre otros cursos de tecnología emergente.

Ingeniero Industrial, con más de 20 años de experiencia laboral, actualmente desarrollo modelos de machine learning y Analytics e IoT industrial. Actual docente en diferentes instituciones como : Centrum Católica, Tecsup, Ingenium, dicto los cursos ... Show more

Working on a cloud-native transformation to bring a world where everything is wirelessly connected to the unconnected through the internet and accelerate learning curve using digital twins. I am working on cloud-native for 5G radio access networks, Open RAN, 5G broadcast, containerization/orchestration, CI/CD of 5G cellular networks and beyond, and cellular network optimizations. I worked on RF IC design (PLL, Mixer, LNA, High-Frequency Divider) and OpenAirInterface5G (Real-time emulation methodologies for Centralized Radio Access Networks), srsRAN, and Magma projects. Additionally, I am an individual contributor of Openairinterface, barista, sommelier, and a YouTube content creator: OpenAirInerface Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz_8dQJotLFiNyOOkW92ahg
NSGA-III: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgWIVOV9bJtIfIxQOYhOuw
Conferencia investigación e implementación de redes 5G en Colombia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORXGFfH7KuI

Working on a cloud-native transformation to bring a world where everything is wirelessly connected to the unconnected through the internet and accelerate learning curve using digital twins. I am working on cloud-native for 5G radio access networks, O... Show more

Vincenzo Gioia is a research assistant at the Department of Economic, Business, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences of the University of Trieste, Italy.
He received the PhD in Managerial and Actuarial Sciences, curriculum in Statistics and Actuarial Sciences, from the University of Udine in 2023.
His research interests range from asymptotic methods to semi-parametric regression modelling techniques, with particular emphasis on statistical computing and applications in engineering, economics, environmental and life sciences.

Vincenzo Gioia is a research assistant at the Department of Economic, Business, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences of the University of Trieste, Italy. He received the PhD in Managerial and Actuarial Sciences, curriculum in Statistics and Actuar... Show more

Jeremy Coupe is an Aerospace Engineer at NASA Ames Research Center. He is the Lead for NASA's Sustainable Flight National Partnership Ops demo series and oversees the NASA/FAA Digital Mesh Technology and Applications AI/ML working group. Previously, he led the development of NASA's Machine Learning Airport Surface Model and was the recipient of the 2021 NASA Superior Accomplishment Award for outstanding promotion and proliferation of AI/ML applied to aviation. He received a MS in Applied Mathematics and Statistics and PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Jeremy Coupe is an Aerospace Engineer at NASA Ames Research Center. He is the Lead for NASA's Sustainable Flight National Partnership Ops demo series and oversees the NASA/FAA Digital Mesh Technology and Applications AI/ML working group. Previously, ... Show more

Husband of Cristina and proud Father of Davide and Chiara.

Mechanical engineer with more than 8 years of experience in the EPC business with a deep passion for new technologies and innovations, especially impacting the Engineering, Procurement and Construction sector and material management.

Husband of Cristina and proud Father of Davide and Chiara. Mechanical engineer with more than 8 years of experience in the EPC business with a deep passion for new technologies and innovations, especially impacting the Engineering, Procurement and... Show more