Mark Heckler, MBA is the Senior Director of Field Engineering at Moderne.
He has worked with key players in numerous industries and organizations to develop, deliver, and maintain critical capabilities securely, on time, and on budget. Mark is an open source contributor, author of Spring Boot: Up and Running (https://bit.ly/springbootbook), and a licensed, instrument-rated pilot.

Mark Heckler, MBA is the Senior Director of Field Engineering at Moderne. He has worked with key players in numerous industries and organizations to develop, deliver, and maintain critical capabilities securely, on time, and on budget. Mark is an o... Show more

Mustafa Bolat is a Microsoft MVP in Excel and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with over 15 years of experience in data analytics, Excel, SQL, and Power BI.

He has trained more than 100,000 professionals in over 1,500 companies, authored the book Excel’in Kök Hücresi, and published top-viewed SQL and Power BI courses.
As the founder of BYMMB Bilgi Akademisi, Mustafa is passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to become data-driven.

He regularly speaks at events, delivers bootcamps, and creates content for a community of over half a million learners worldwide.

Mustafa Bolat is a Microsoft MVP in Excel and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with over 15 years of experience in data analytics, Excel, SQL, and Power BI. He has trained more than 100,000 professionals in over 1,500 companies, authored the bo... Show more

Manasés Jesús has been passionately hacking since high school, mastering various programming languages, tech stacks, and software development methodologies. With a keen ability to architect and implement distributed systems, mobile applications, and cloud-native solutions, he has successfully led projects and delivered innovative software to international corporations across the IT, banking, and IoT sectors. He enjoys giving workshops, connecting with tech communities, empowering developers and discovering new opportunities for innovation and growth.

Manasés Jesús is a recognized thought leader, having spoken at international conferences and contributed to O'Reilly's esteemed publications, "97 Things Every Cloud Engineer Should Know" and "97 Things Every Application Security Professional Should Know." His leadership style is marked by a strong emphasis on emotional intelligence, fostering collaboration, and inspiring others to achieve their best. This combination of technical prowess and empathetic leadership makes him a valuable asset in any technological endeavor.

Manasés Jesús has been passionately hacking since high school, mastering various programming languages, tech stacks, and software development methodologies. With a keen ability to architect and implement distributed systems, mobile applications, and ... Show more

Director at Access Analytic
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Microsoft MVP since 2017
Published author of the highly regarded book "Power BI for the Excel Analyst"
A leading YouTube contributor in the Power BI and Excel world with over 5 million views and 87,000 subscribers
Developing amazing Power BI and Excel solutions to clients in Australia and around the World.

Director at Access Analytic Wyn Hopkins Edit profile Microsoft MVP since 2017 Published author of the highly regarded book "Power BI for the Excel Analyst" A leading YouTube contributor in the Power BI and Excel world with over 5 million views ... Show more

Paweł has been working in Wrocław IT since 2009. He was digging through the code in a Finnish telecom, German logistics, a Swiss bank, a car factory, a travel startup, British compliance, and villa rental. Currently, he has gone to the dark side and takes care of a flock of programmers and team leaders, a mentoring program, a guild and is sticking his nose wherever else he can.

Personally, he likes to read, play board games, analog and computer RPGs. He practices powerlifting and collects vintage Lego Technic. Writes about software, peopleware and dragons on HowToTrainYourJava.com.

Paweł has been working in Wrocław IT since 2009. He was digging through the code in a Finnish telecom, German logistics, a Swiss bank, a car factory, a travel startup, British compliance, and villa rental. Currently, he has gone to the dark side and ... Show more

Asesor de Seguridad MultiCloud Bilingüe en la Industria Bancaria para AMÉRICA.

Orador y Conferencista Internacional de Seguridad Tecnológica y Protección de Datos para DataCenter Dynamics, Plataforma Global Líder de Medios y Eventos B2B para Centros de Datos & Computing.

Arquitecto de Protección de Datos para Cencosud Scotiabank liderando proyectos de Data Loss Prevention y Exfiltración de Datos Privados, Críticos y Sensibles a través de todas las tecnológicas de Microsoft.

Experiencia adicional como Líder Técnico de Seguridad TI en Transbank reforzando la cadena de valor del servicio de Seguridad Tecnológica de Primera Línea en todos los niveles transaccionales de la pasarela nacional de pagos.

Y como experiencia complementaria de Seguridad y Datos Sensibles cuento con profundos conocimientos de la Industria del Hospitality con Hyatt Hotel Corporation y Mandarín Oriental Hotel Group tras 6 años como Experto en PCI DSS Compliance certificado como PCI ISA (Internal Security Assessor).

Asesor de Seguridad MultiCloud Bilingüe en la Industria Bancaria para AMÉRICA. Orador y Conferencista Internacional de Seguridad Tecnológica y Protección de Datos para DataCenter Dynamics, Plataforma Global Líder de Medios y Eventos B2B para Centr... Show more

With over 4 years of experience in the tech and data analytics space, I have contributed significantly to innovative fintech startups across Africa and currently work with a leading fintech company. Beyond my professional role, I am passionate about mentoring and teaching aspiring data professionals. I have collaborated with esteemed edtech organizations such as Tech4Dev and Niyo BootCamp, and have taught over 3,000 students across Africa and the United Kingdom. Additionally, I have worked on impactful data analytics projects with Nasarawa State, FCMB among others, driving data-driven decision-making and innovation. My dedication to continuous learning and community engagement underscores my commitment to advancing the field of data analytics.

With over 4 years of experience in the tech and data analytics space, I have contributed significantly to innovative fintech startups across Africa and currently work with a leading fintech company. Beyond my professional role, I am passionate about ... Show more

Haim Michael is a software development trainer, entrepreneur, and lecturer with nearly 30 years of experience. He founded life michael (lifemichael.com), delivering professional training in Java, Python, JavaScript, Scala, Kotlin, and more. Haim has lectured at leading universities, including Bar-Ilan, HIT, Shenkar, and Technion, and has trained developers at top tech companies.

Haim Michael is a software development trainer, entrepreneur, and lecturer with nearly 30 years of experience. He founded life michael (lifemichael.com), delivering professional training in Java, Python, JavaScript, Scala, Kotlin, and more. Haim has ... Show more

Vlad Drumea is an accomplished SQL Server DBA and Data Platform MCSE with over 13 years of experience. With most of his experience being gained in large production environments.
His expertise lies in query performance optimization, database security, and automation.
Beyond being a SQL Server DBA, he’s passionate about information security and holds certifications such as OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) and PNPT (Practical Network Penetration Tester).

Vlad Drumea is an accomplished SQL Server DBA and Data Platform MCSE with over 13 years of experience. With most of his experience being gained in large production environments. His expertise lies in query performance optimization, database security... Show more

Christian Glaeser: Azure Cloud Architect @ Nordcloud, from Germany

Christian Glaeser: Azure Cloud Architect @ Nordcloud, from Germany Show more

Rupesh Kumar is an Offensive Security Researcher specializing in web application testing, red team operations, and vulnerability research. His methodology focuses on real-world attack paths that combine infrastructure misconfigurations with application logic flaws, uncovering critical gaps often missed by conventional assessments. Active in cybersecurity since his academic tenure, he has built a track record of high-impact disclosures to government and critical infrastructure entities, including the Indian Armed Forces, DRDO, the US Department of Energy, and the French Overseas Academy of Science.
His demonstrated expertise has led to selective, confidential invitations to contribute to private security assessments for major stakeholders in the automotive, pharmaceutical, and European critical infrastructure sectors. These invitation-only engagements, coordinated through trusted vulnerability platforms, reflect the trust placed in his ability to deliver actionable findings while maintaining strict confidentiality and responsible disclosure standards.
Currently, Rupesh is deepening his expertise in exploit development, cloud security, and defensive tradecraft to bridge offensive insights with resilient system design. His work remains driven by a singular goal: strengthening real-world systems through precise, research-led offensive security.

Rupesh Kumar is an Offensive Security Researcher specializing in web application testing, red team operations, and vulnerability research. His methodology focuses on real-world attack paths that combine infrastructure misconfigurations with applicati... Show more

Abraham Anteskog is a senior solution architect at Coligo with over 15 years of experience in modern workspace management, security, and Microsoft 365. He has a broad background in technical implementation, architecture and project management, with experience from industries such as banking and finance, industry, trade and media. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Abraham has a strong passion for knowledge sharing and is particularly committed to bridging the gap between technology solutions and the hands-on work of IT staff.

Abraham Anteskog is a senior solution architect at Coligo with over 15 years of experience in modern workspace management, security, and Microsoft 365. He has a broad background in technical implementation, architecture and project management, with e... Show more

Ibrahim Fadhili is a Research & Development Engineer with over three years of experience building AI and analytics systems across finance, healthcare, and business intelligence. He currently works as a Lead Research & Development Engineer at Agile Business Solutions Limited and has contributed to AI development and evaluation projects with Meta AI, MsingiAI, and Graph Fusion AI. He is the founder of Ubuntu Afya and a mentor with the Society of AI Africa Rising AI Developers program, where he supports emerging AI talent across Africa.

Ibrahim Fadhili is a Research & Development Engineer with over three years of experience building AI and analytics systems across finance, healthcare, and business intelligence. He currently works as a Lead Research & Development Engineer at Agile Bu... Show more

Dr. Annegret Junker is a software architect, author, and speaker whose work sits at the intersection of collaborative modeling and modern software design. With over 30 years of experience, she currently serves as Chief Software Architect at codecentric AG in Munich.
She is a widely recognised voice in the DDD community — her books Mastering Domain-Driven Design, DDD Toolbox, and Crafting Great APIs (co-authored with Fabrizio Lazzaretti) reflect her commitment to practical, collaborative approaches to modeling and API design. She is the host of the DDD MUC meetup in Munich, where she brings the community together around Domain-Driven Design in practice.
She has spoken at Domain-Driven Design Europe, API Days, and the Software Architecture Gathering, and regularly shares her thinking on DDD, AsyncAPI, and event-driven systems on LinkedIn.

Dr. Annegret Junker is a software architect, author, and speaker whose work sits at the intersection of collaborative modeling and modern software design. With over 30 years of experience, she currently serves as Chief Software Architect at codecentr... Show more

Tina Mirro is a seasoned Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform expert with deep experience designing, architecting, and delivering enterprise CRM solutions. A Microsoft‑certified Solution Architect and Data Analyst, she has built her career around transforming complex business challenges into scalable, human‑centered digital systems. Her work spans consulting, solution strategy, and hands‑on platform innovation, including contributions to community‑driven tools that expand Dynamics 365 capabilities.

A long‑time advocate for women in technology and a proud member of the Microsoft Federal Government ecosystem, Tina brings a blend of technical mastery, empathy, and real‑world implementation insight to every stage of digital transformation. Her background includes leadership in anti‑trafficking advocacy and accessibility‑focused volunteer work, reflecting her commitment to technology that empowers people.

Recognized for her passion, clarity, and ability to demystify complex systems, Tina is a dynamic speaker who inspires audiences to embrace modern business applications, rethink customer engagement, and unlock the full potential of the Power Platform.

Tina Mirro is a seasoned Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform expert with deep experience designing, architecting, and delivering enterprise CRM solutions. A Microsoft‑certified Solution Architect and Data Analyst, she has built her career aroun... Show more

Linda is a Strategic Advisor specializing in the field of enterprise innovation. She is co-founder and MD at Experience One, a digital agency focusing on innovative technologies for designing and scaling new and better CX for companies like Mercedes-Benz, BOSCH, AOK and FI. She focuses on strategic consulting and positioning of changemakers as well as in the implementation of customer centric change programs to create a sustainable culture of innovation. She benefits from her many years of experience in rollout and architecture consulting for the major digital platforms of large enterprises.

Linda is a Strategic Advisor specializing in the field of enterprise innovation. She is co-founder and MD at Experience One, a digital agency focusing on innovative technologies for designing and scaling new and better CX for companies like Mercedes-... Show more

Benjamin Krah is a Senior Architect at Provectus Technologies and an expert in hybrid infrastructure and Microsoft 365 services with a focus on Windows Server and Exchange Online.

He supports companies from various industries and in different sizes, such as healthcare, regulated, non-profit and manufacturing in developing a cloud adoption strategy and enabling the infrastructure for introducing cloud services.

With +20 years of experience in on premises infrastructures and Microsoft Cloud services, Ben has deep technical expertise in numerous products and technologies and loves sharing his knowledge by writing blogs, concepts and documentations as well as speaking at events.

He also has a strong expertise in Microsoft licensing and helps companies with optimizing their licensing strategy and usage.

Benjamin Krah is a Senior Architect at Provectus Technologies and an expert in hybrid infrastructure and Microsoft 365 services with a focus on Windows Server and Exchange Online. He supports companies from various industries and in different size... Show more

Purva Porwal is an AI/ML Manager at State Street Corp with nearly a decade of experience working in various organizations such as JP Morgan & Chase, Infosys, Tech Mahindra. Primarily contributed in Conversational AI and Natural Language Processing, she has driven impactful innovations across key industries such as finance and telecommunications. Her passion lies in harnessing AI’s potential to create meaningful transformation, and is constantly exploring emerging technologies in the field. Beyond her technical expertise, Purva is an active mentor, supporting and inspiring future professionals in the AI space. She plays an integral role in the AI community, contributing to thought leadership and fostering collaborative progress.
Took part in multiple hackathons as mentor and Judge, details are as below:
- Mentored for Girl Geeks 2025 - Geekathon, organized by IEEE
Computer Society Bangalore Chapter. (14 th Nov - 13th Dec 2025)
- Participated as Judge in JPMC Code For Good Hackathon in 2023 and 2024
- Mentored in BuildwithAI Hackathon in 2024 and Hackmakers hackathon in 2021

Speaker Opportunities:
- Presented our conference paper work of DataScience and AI track at IEEE REACS 2025 held at ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management in Dec 2025
- Invited in a Podcast by SNS Institutions Coimbatore - titled From Engineer to AI Architect: Navigating the Gen-AI Career Ladder - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7POpIIZSCA
- Presented in a webinar by Analytics Vidhya https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/events/datahour/guarding-generative-ai-the-owasp-llm-top-10-explained/
Recording can be found here at page2: https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/events/datahour/
- Invited as a speaker by Analytics Vidya in DataHack Summit 2025 - https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/datahacksummit-2025/speakers/

Purva Porwal is an AI/ML Manager at State Street Corp with nearly a decade of experience working in various organizations such as JP Morgan & Chase, Infosys, Tech Mahindra. Primarily contributed in Conversational AI and Natural Language Processing, s... Show more

Originally from Argentina, I've been living in the Barcelona area for +20 years. Started in the IT world on 2006, building my career within the Finance and Insurance business. My path started as a developer in different areas (business oriented and also more technical tasks). I have also been working on development support and a brief DevOps period, until my current position as a Security Architect.
In my free time I enjoy music, reading, climbing, pilates, traveling, socializing and spending time with my dog.

Originally from Argentina, I've been living in the Barcelona area for +20 years. Started in the IT world on 2006, building my career within the Finance and Insurance business. My path started as a developer in different areas (business oriented and a... Show more

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security.

For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s security world is constantly changing and you should always familiarize yourself with the most up-and-coming technologies and methodologies.

As a husband and father of two, he enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the world with them.

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security. For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s securi... Show more

I work at Microsoft with PostgreSQL and open-source databases in high-stakes production environments on Azure. I help customers quickly troubleshoot critical incidents, optimize database performance, and minimize downtime. With a practical, step-by-step approach, I turn complex database challenges into actionable solutions that DBAs and engineers can implement immediately.

I share real-world strategies for Sev-1 incident management, database health checks, and performance tuning, enabling organizations to keep their PostgreSQL systems reliable and efficient.

I work at Microsoft with PostgreSQL and open-source databases in high-stakes production environments on Azure. I help customers quickly troubleshoot critical incidents, optimize database performance, and minimize downtime. With a practical, step-by-s... Show more

- Software Development/Architecture 15 years ⚡ - DevOps 12 years 🚀 - Azure Cloud 7 years ☁

Senior software developer with 15 years of experience specialized on Microsoft and Web technologies, enterprise solutions architecture, programming and Azure Cloud computing, PaaS, SaaS, focused on Application Life Cycle Management, DevOps, Cloud,

Passionate about ALM, Cloud, Serverless, Infrastructure as Code 🚀☁ keeping DevOps mindset about value. Providing many success stories like:
-Generate 6M$ savings/year (~70%, 2 days work)
-Delivering MVP Solution, winning 2 CES awards ( in 10 days work)

Worked with multiple Microsoft Technology's starting from .NET 1.1 and VS2003 up to .NET 6 and VS2022 , Microsoft SQL Server, Team Foundation Server, Visual Studio Team Services keeping the big and small picture what is going on.

Master of Computer Science from University of Warsaw

Specialties: DevOps, Azure, Cloud, C#, .NET, ALM, MS-SQL, Systems Architecture and Design, Git, T, multi layer applications, Open Source, Azure DevOps, Azure Cloud PaaS, SaaS.

Certifications:
-Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
-Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
-Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
-Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
-Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
-Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate
-Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
-Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
-Specialty: Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Developer Specialty
-Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
-Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
-Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
-Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Web Applications (Charter)
-Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer: Web Applications (Inactive)
-Microsoft Certified Professional: Microsoft Certified Professional
-Microsoft Specialist: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
-Trainer: MCT Enrollment
-Azure Hero - Content Hero
-Azure Hero - Maker
-OpenHack: DevOps
-DevOps Leader (DOL)® Certification
-DevSecOps Foundation (DSOF) Certification
-Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Foundation Certification
-DevOps Foundation® Certification
-Friends of BI Master - Power BI
-Friends of BI Wizard - Power BI
-Friends of BI Builder - Power BI
-D&A Extended DevOps (level 1) at P&G
-Certified SAFe® 5 Practitioner
-Certified SAFe® 5 Agilist
-Information security in the cloud according to ISO / IEC 27017: 2015

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- Software Development/Architecture 15 years ⚡ - DevOps 12 years 🚀 - Azure Cloud 7 years ☁ Senior software developer with 15 years of experience specialized on Microsoft and Web technologies, enterprise solutions architecture, programming and Azu... Show more

Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Java (Apress) and Decompiling Android (Apress).

Godfrey Nolan is founder and president of RIIS LLC a mobile development firm in the Detroit Metro area. He is also author of Agile Swift (Apress), Agile Android (Apress), Bulletproof Android (Pearson), Android Best Practices (Apress), Decompiling Jav... Show more

I am a software engineer focused on building and scaling production-grade digital systems. My work spans designing, deploying, and maintaining high-performance applications with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and real-world impact.

I have hands-on experience implementing AI-driven solutions and architecting backend systems that move from prototype to production. I’m particularly interested in building intelligent systems that deliver measurable business value while remaining cost-efficient and resilient.

Beyond my core engineering work, I actively share insights on practical AI implementation, system design, and emerging technologies, contributing to conversations around building production-ready solutions in fast-growing markets.

Outside of technology, I am passionate about physical wellness and discipline, which I believe directly translates into consistency and high-performance in engineering practice.

I am a software engineer focused on building and scaling production-grade digital systems. My work spans designing, deploying, and maintaining high-performance applications with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and real-world impact. I hav... Show more

Microsoft infrastructure specialist with over 20 years of experience in implementing, operating, and securing complex IT environments for large organizations. Specialized in leading Microsoft 365 migration projects, delivering solutions that are both technically robust and aligned with strategic business goals.

In recent years, the focus has shifted toward cybersecurity, with deep expertise in Zero Trust architecture, Active Directory tiering and hardening, data loss prevention (DLP), and Microsoft Purview Information Protection.

Over the past year, particular attention has been given to data security in a Copilot-enabled environment. With Microsoft Copilot becoming a key part of the modern workplace, extensive experience has been gained in helping organizations manage the associated security and compliance risks ensuring that Copilot serves as a controlled and value-generating platform rather than a potential data exposure.

Combines strong technical capabilities with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and operational practices across both public and private sectors. Supports organizations in navigating the evolving, AI-driven IT landscape with clarity, control, and confidence.

Microsoft infrastructure specialist with over 20 years of experience in implementing, operating, and securing complex IT environments for large organizations. Specialized in leading Microsoft 365 migration projects, delivering solutions that are both... Show more

Actually, I'm an Egyptologist and should (probably) be looking for mummies. However, I've preferred to use the last 16 years to find people who are still alive.

I started out as a sourcer in a recruitment consultancy, worked for a long time in tech start-ups and scale-ups both as a hands-on recruiter as well as in leadership roles and founded my own company, The UnleashPeople, together with a business partner at the beginning of 2024.

My focus is on data-driven recruiting processes and strategies, employer branding and a bit of workforce planning. For me, all of this is always under the banner of an excellent candidate experience.

Actually, I'm an Egyptologist and should (probably) be looking for mummies. However, I've preferred to use the last 16 years to find people who are still alive. I started out as a sourcer in a recruitment consultancy, worked for a long time in tec... Show more

I'm a passionate professional about business, entrepreneurship, technology, continue improving of human and technical skills to me and teams that I worked.
I'm acquired experience and knowledge in differents roles and practices that I like share and still learning from others. I was fortunate to work in the largest companies in our region and the globe. Argentine Telecom, Globant, Mercadolibre, Amazon Web Services
My mainly skill topics are SaaS, Platform engineering, SRE, Dev(Sec)Ops, Agile, Lean and Cloud Architecture.
I'm a football fan, animal lover, MMA practitioner and father of two beautiful childs.

I'm a passionate professional about business, entrepreneurship, technology, continue improving of human and technical skills to me and teams that I worked. I'm acquired experience and knowledge in differents roles and practices that I like share and... Show more

Konstantinos Stergiopoulos is a Cloud Infrastructure Lead with over 17 years of experience designing and operating enterprise-grade cloud platforms in Banking and Fintech. Currently working with Kyndryl on assignment at Bank of Cyprus, he is a Site Reliability Engineer in the Cloud Platform & SRE Team of Bank of Cyprus.

Konstantinos Stergiopoulos is a Cloud Infrastructure Lead with over 17 years of experience designing and operating enterprise-grade cloud platforms in Banking and Fintech. Currently working with Kyndryl on assignment at Bank of Cyprus, he is a Site R... Show more

Kranthi is an AI Architect at Microsoft, previously at AWS and Oracle Cloud. He was born and raised in India, lived in different parts of the country and now resides in Boston, USA. He co-founded startups early in his career and has more than 8 years of industry experience in AI/ML, full stack application design and development, infrastructure, Cloud and Blockchain technologies. He also contributed to Open Source communities at The Linux Foundation, WSO2, Hyperledger.

Kranthi is an AI Architect at Microsoft, previously at AWS and Oracle Cloud. He was born and raised in India, lived in different parts of the country and now resides in Boston, USA. He co-founded startups early in his career and has more than 8 years... Show more

John Halberstadt is a strategic technology and product executive, advisor, and published author focused on helping organizations modernize how they build, deliver, and scale digital products. With a background spanning CIO/CTO leadership and enterprise consulting, work centers on aligning product, engineering, and business strategy to drive measurable outcomes in complex environments.

Current role as Head of Consulting Operations at En Dash focuses on guiding organizations through product operating model transformation, AI-enabled platform strategy, and modern engineering practices. Engagements span enterprise product transformation, governance design, and the integration of AI into both customer-facing solutions and internal operating models.

Prior leadership experience includes serving as Chief Information & Technology Officer for a Property & Casualty insurer, where responsibility included core platform modernization, cloud transformation, and enterprise delivery evolution. Additional experience includes leading product, UX, and customer experience for AI and NLP platforms at Next IT, delivering conversational AI solutions across financial services, healthcare, and travel.

Consulting and advisory work across LitheSpeed and independent engagements has supported large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives, with emphasis on enterprise agility, product-centric organizations, and aligning portfolio governance with value delivery.

John is also a published author on consulting, artificial intelligence, and governance, with work focused on practical approaches to modern consulting, responsible AI adoption, and enabling organizations to operate effectively in increasingly complex, technology-driven environments.

Regular speaker topics include product operating models, enterprise agility, AI in product development, and the intersection of governance, strategy, and execution.

KEY TOPICS
— Product Operating Models & Product Leadership
— AI & NLP in Products and Organizations
— Enterprise Agility & Modern Delivery
— Technology & Platform Modernization
— Governance, Strategy, and Value Alignment

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
— Head of Consulting Operations, En Dash
— Vice President, Consulting, LitheSpeed
— Chief Information & Technology Officer, Capital Insurance Group
— SVP Customer Experience (AI/NLP), Next IT
— Enterprise Technology Leadership, FIS & First American

AUTHOR
Published author on consulting, artificial intelligence, and governance, focused on practical frameworks for modern consulting and AI-enabled organizations.

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0GC3R4G83/allbooks

John Halberstadt is a strategic technology and product executive, advisor, and published author focused on helping organizations modernize how they build, deliver, and scale digital products. With a background spanning CIO/CTO leadership and enterpri... Show more