I’m a Senior Solution Engineer in the Global Black Belt team in EMEA, focussed on the Application Modernization space. This is a highly specialized team of people that help customers adopt cutting edge technologies, practices and Frameworks, while at the same time bringing important structured feedback directly from the field to Engineering teams on what needs to change in products to match customer's real need. Previously I was the National Innovation Officer for Microsoft Portugal, responsible for helping companies grow and accelerate the innovation impact that we can have in Portugal, having worked in Tech innovation for many years. I was also a Senior Cloud Solution Architect with many years of experience in the Telco Industry. As a Cloud Solution Architect my work was to challenge my customers with new ideas and new ways for them to use cloud technologies, and I love it.

I got my Engineering Degree in Computer Engineering from FEUP, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Graphics, which are all areas I love. I’m part of the AI Ambassador team at Microsoft so I’m tasked with the mission of empowering people to leverage AI more and achieve more with it. I’m a professional speaker for many years, and I teach some AI/ML classes at ISEG in Lisbon. I also host and founder of the “AI Portugal Podcast”, the "The Innovation Office Webshow" and the “DICE Podcast”, and the blog "Tech Alchemy".

I’m a Senior Solution Engineer in the Global Black Belt team in EMEA, focussed on the Application Modernization space. This is a highly specialized team of people that help customers adopt cutting edge technologies, practices and Frameworks, while at... Show more

Russ Abrams is a seasoned expert in transforming processes and driving efficiency across industries, including mining, manufacturing, telecommunications, healthcare, information systems, retail, and government. With extensive experience as a Technology and Lean Sigma Master Black Belt consultant and a track record of applying Lean methodologies to significant telecom companies, Russ brings a unique depth of expertise to the modern workplace.

Certified in Change Management by PROSCI and a Microsoft Certified Trainer specializing in AI, Power Platform, and Power BI, Russ blends traditional Lean Six Sigma principles with cutting-edge digital tools to achieve impactful results. He has led corporate process transformations nationwide, championing initiatives that streamlined operations and enhanced customer experience. Now, through Power Lean Sigma, he enables everyone in the organization to tackle real-world challenges, automate tasks, and drive measurable improvements.

As a Master Black Belt in Lean Sigma (certified at IBM), Russ has developed and executed strategies that consistently deliver cost savings and increased customer satisfaction. Beyond his professional achievements, Russ is an Army Veteran, a dedicated father to his comical 14-year-old son and his energetic 2-year-old bulldog, and a passionate volunteer, inventing adaptive devices to support children with disabilities.
Connect with Russ: LinkedIn | Russ@PowerLeanSigma.com

Russ Abrams is a seasoned expert in transforming processes and driving efficiency across industries, including mining, manufacturing, telecommunications, healthcare, information systems, retail, and government. With extensive experience as a Technolo... Show more

Rob Fitzpatrick is a Senior OpenEdge DBA and also provides support for ProTop, White Star Software's industry-leading monitoring and alerting solution for OpenEdge databases, application components, and systems. He joined White Star Software in 2020.

Prior to White Star, Rob spent thirteen years with a Progress partner in Canada in the financial services industry, where he specialized in OpenEdge RDBMS performance, troubleshooting, and reliability.

Rob speaks at OpenEdge conferences in Europe and North America and is active in the Progress community.

Rob Fitzpatrick is a Senior OpenEdge DBA and also provides support for ProTop, White Star Software's industry-leading monitoring and alerting solution for OpenEdge databases, application components, and systems. He joined White Star Software in 2020... 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

With two IPOs & eight acquisitions, Brian has helped build some of the most successful security companies in the world. He has ~30 years in the security industry as a security company entrepreneur, board advisor, investor, and author. After getting his start with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and later Bell Labs, Brian began the process of building security startups and taking multiple companies through successful IPOs and acquisitions, including Riptech, ArcSight, Imperva, McAfee, Solera Networks, Cylance, JASK, Verodin, and Mandiant.

Brian has worked in over 50 countries across six continents. He authored the book Enemy at the Water Cooler and co-authored Physical & Logical Security Convergence with former NSA Deputy Director William Crowell. He was featured in the cyberwar documentary 5 Eyes alongside General Michael Hayden, former NSA, and CIA Director. Brian writes for Forbes and regularly presents at conferences like Black Hat, RSA, OWASP, and BSides.

With two IPOs & eight acquisitions, Brian has helped build some of the most successful security companies in the world. He has ~30 years in the security industry as a security company entrepreneur, board advisor, investor, and author. After getting h... Show more

Aldo Socarras is a Cuban-born software engineer and content creator based in Miami, Florida. With expertise in Android development and a commitment to increasing diversity and equity in the tech industry, Aldo has taught mobile development at companies like Meta and Google. Passionate about making knowledge accessible, he hopes to inspire and empower others to pursue careers in technology and make a positive impact in the world.

Aldo Socarras is a Cuban-born software engineer and content creator based in Miami, Florida. With expertise in Android development and a commitment to increasing diversity and equity in the tech industry, Aldo has taught mobile development at compani... Show more

Akanksha Mishra is a Senior Data Engineer with over nine years of progressive experience designing, modernizing, and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms. She specializes in AWS-native cloud architecture, real-time event-driven data pipelines, and large-scale data processing systems that support mission-critical business operations.
Currently, Akanksha serves as a Senior Data Engineer at Amazon.com Inc., where she leads the modernization of large, globally distributed data platforms. She has architected multi-region, GDPR-compliant data pipelines using AWS services such as DynamoDB Streams, Kinesis, S3, AWS Glue, and QuickSight, supporting more than 7,000 daily users across North America, Europe, and APAC while processing tens of millions of records monthly. Her work has resulted in significant performance and cost improvements, including major reductions in processing time and operational overhead.
Previously, as a Data Engineer II at Amazon, Akanksha played a central role in building end-to-end data infrastructure for personalized associate recommendation systems deployed across hundreds of sites and multiple lines of business. She designed and implemented specialized datasets to support machine learning model training, real-time recommendations, and analytics, while ensuring data accuracy through automated validation frameworks. She also led multiple large-scale data platform modernization initiatives, including migrating legacy Hive-based systems to Apache Iceberg, enabling ACID transactions, schema evolution, and element-level updates, and delivering substantial gains in efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
Earlier in her career, Akanksha worked as a Systems Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services, where she supported banking and financial services applications by developing technical specifications, implementing Agile practices, and building advanced SQL-based reporting solutions for regulatory and business intelligence use cases.
Akanksha holds a Master of Science in Information Technology and Management from The University of Texas at Dallas, where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA and received the Jindal School of Business Academic Scholarship. She earned her Bachelor of Technology with high honors from Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya in India. Her background reflects a strong combination of technical depth, data architecture leadership, and the ability to deliver reliable, high-impact data solutions at scale.

Akanksha Mishra is a Senior Data Engineer with over nine years of progressive experience designing, modernizing, and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms. She specializes in AWS-native cloud architecture, real-time event-driven data pipelines, ... Show more

Prajakta Prakash Talathi is a Strategic Analytics and Marketing Performance Leader with extensive experience in driving enterprise-wide reporting, data strategy, and analytics transformation across the financial services and technology sectors. Over her career, she has led large-scale modernization initiatives, integrating data intelligence, automation, and AI-driven insights to enable faster, smarter, and more informed decision-making for senior leadership.
In her current role at College Ave, Prajakta leads enterprise reporting and analytics, overseeing insights across marketing, credit, product, and operations. She has been instrumental in transforming traditional data ecosystems into agile, cloud-enabled environments enhancing scalability, improving accuracy, and strengthening business agility. Her expertise lies in optimizing acquisition funnels, designing robust forecasting and planning models, and enabling data democratization through self-service BI platforms such as Tableau and Power BI.
Prajakta’s leadership philosophy centers on bridging the gap between technical analytics teams and business stakeholders, translating data into strategic narratives that guide C-suite decisions. Her work in automating marketing analytics pipelines, developing predictive models for campaign performance, and building executive dashboards has positioned her as a trusted advisor in data-driven growth strategy.
Before joining College Ave, she led digital and analytics transformation initiatives at Accenture in Singapore, designing enterprise visualization frameworks and enabling self-service analytics capabilities across regions. Earlier in her career, she delivered end-to-end BI and data solutions for government, consulting, and financial clients, combining deep technical knowledge with business strategy acumen.
Prajakta holds a Global MBA in Marketing from the S.P. Jain School of Global Management, where she graduated with a Gold Medal for academic excellence. Beyond her professional work, she actively contributes to mentoring and community initiatives, serving as a guest lecturer and supporting nonprofit education and social programs.

Prajakta Prakash Talathi is a Strategic Analytics and Marketing Performance Leader with extensive experience in driving enterprise-wide reporting, data strategy, and analytics transformation across the financial services and technology sectors. Over ... Show more

Arthur Ozassa é especialista em gestão de múltiplos squads, desenvolvimento de software e liderança de times ágeis. Com quase 20 anos de experiência no setor de tecnologia, ele já liderou diversas operações focadas em desenvolvimento de software sob medida, produtos digitais e integração de sistemas.

Atualmente, é responsável pela gestão de squads ágeis de alta performance, aplicando métricas avançadas e metodologias ágeis para garantir entregas estratégicas com eficiência. Arthur também é professor de cybersecurity e desenvolvimento de software na FIA Business School, além de atuar como referência técnica para equipes internas e clientes.

Ele liderou a construção de uma ferramenta interna de gestão de squads, que otimiza a priorização de backlog e melhora a previsibilidade das entregas. Um de seus principais cases recentes foi a substituição do CRM Salesforce por uma solução customizada, reduzindo custos e garantindo uma entrega de MVP em apenas 6 meses.

Arthur participa ativamente da comunidade de tecnologia, contribuindo com insights sobre gestão de produtos, engenharia de software e inovação com IA e Web3.

Arthur Ozassa é especialista em gestão de múltiplos squads, desenvolvimento de software e liderança de times ágeis. Com quase 20 anos de experiência no setor de tecnologia, ele já liderou diversas operações focadas em desenvolvimento de software sob ... Show more

Carlotta Castelluccio is a Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, focused on Machine Learning and AI and based in Italy. Her mission as a Cloud Advocate is to help every student, developer or startup founder succeed with AI, by building innovative solutions responsibly. To achieve this goal, she develops technical content, and she hosts skilling sessions, enabling her audience to take the most out of AI technologies. She also engages with Microsoft communities and ensures they have an impact on Microsoft products’ evolutions and refinements.

Carlotta Castelluccio is a Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, focused on Machine Learning and AI and based in Italy. Her mission as a Cloud Advocate is to help every student, developer or startup founder succeed with AI, by building innovative solutions re... Show more

Agile Coach com sólida experiência, atuando no setor bancário desde 1997. Especialista em Agilidade, Kanban, Scrum, OKR, Management 3.0, Team Building, Design Thinking e Coordenação de Projetos. Profissional dedicado à Tecnologia da Informação, com Bacharelado em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Católica de Brasília, Pós-Graduação em Design Thinking e Criatividade para Organizações e MBA em Planejamento e Estratégia Organizacional pela Universidade Cesumar do Paraná. Além disso, possui mais de 20 Certificações Profissionais em Agilidade.

Agile Coach com sólida experiência, atuando no setor bancário desde 1997. Especialista em Agilidade, Kanban, Scrum, OKR, Management 3.0, Team Building, Design Thinking e Coordenação de Projetos. Profissional dedicado à Tecnologia da Informação, com B... Show more

Ravindra Rajasekhar Kavuru is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in IT strategy, software engineering, and large-scale project execution. Throughout his career, he has successfully delivered complex, high-impact initiatives for globally recognized organizations, including Expedia Group, T-Mobile, JPMorgan Chase, Western Union, Comcast, and the Dhaka Stock Exchange. He currently serves as Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering at Expedia Group, where he leads strategic digital finance and loyalty initiatives.

Ravindra has extensive expertise in fintech and BFSI domains, with deep knowledge of card processing, core banking, payments, settlements, forex, stock exchanges, and loyalty systems. He has designed and launched large-scale platforms, including a co-branded credit card in collaboration with Wells Fargo, projected to generate significant revenue, and modernized loyalty solutions supporting unified brand ecosystems. His technical proficiency spans Java/J2EE, Kotlin, cloud technologies such as AWS, distributed systems, and enterprise observability tools.

Beyond technical excellence, Ravindra is recognized for his leadership capabilities in managing cross-functional teams of developers, business analysts, and QA professionals while driving stakeholder alignment, vendor collaboration, and operational efficiency. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from City University of Seattle with a 4.0 GPA. His career reflects a strong blend of innovation, execution excellence, and strategic vision in delivering scalable, secure, and customer-centric technology solutions.

Ravindra Rajasekhar Kavuru is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in IT strategy, software engineering, and large-scale project execution. Throughout his career, he has successfully delivered complex, high-impact initiatives... 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

Manasa Uppula is an enterprise web architect with nearly 14 years of experience designing, modernizing, and evaluating large-scale customer-facing digital platforms in regulated environments. Her work focuses on enterprise web technologies for financial systems where regulatory compliance, auditability, and interaction integrity are foundational architectural requirements rather than downstream concerns.
She specializes in evidence-centric interaction design, audit-ready frontend architectures, and compliance-safe modernization of complex platforms supporting sensitive customer workflows. Her expertise includes translating regulatory obligations into explicit architectural constraints that shape user interactions, data-handling boundaries, and system governance models.
Across her career, Manasa has worked on mission-critical platforms where system behaviour must remain explainable and defensible over time. She brings a field-level perspective on how regulated customer-facing systems are architected, governed, and evolved to preserve compliance integrity while supporting scalability, usability, and long-term operational resilience

Manasa Uppula is an enterprise web architect with nearly 14 years of experience designing, modernizing, and evaluating large-scale customer-facing digital platforms in regulated environments. Her work focuses on enterprise web technologies for financ... Show more

Bharat Kallem is a seasoned Data Management and Integration Architect with over 13 years of experience in data warehousing, master data management, and enterprise data integration. He currently serves as Director of Data Management at PHH Mortgage in Austin, Texas, where he leads data strategy initiatives, oversees the development of a centralized data lake, and manages a team of data analysts and developers. He has played a key role in transforming data systems from batch processing to a near-real-time architecture, reducing operational costs by 50% through automation and process optimization.
At PHH Mortgage, Bharat led initiatives, including implementing an OCR-based data extraction system that improved accuracy from 42% to 63% and significantly reduced data availability time. He also directed the enterprise-wide migration from SSRS to Microsoft Power BI, modernizing reporting infrastructure and enhancing data accessibility across departments. Additionally, he architected a secure, centralized data lake integrating multiple enterprise data sources while enforcing strict PII access controls.
Previously, Bharat contributed to large-scale financial data platforms at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade, where he specialized in Master Data Management (MDM) architecture and performance optimization. At TD Ameritrade, he helped build an end-to-end MDM platform that reduced client data availability delays from three days to near real-time, processing approximately 25 million client records and delivering consolidated “golden copies” of customer data. During the TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab merger, he conducted a comprehensive capacity and infrastructure review and played a pivotal role in integrating complex data models across both organizations.
Earlier in his career, Bharat held senior Informatica administration roles at TCF Bank and Bank of America, where he led high-availability data warehouse environments, disaster recovery planning, platform upgrades, and data governance initiatives. At Bank of America, he managed nine data warehouses containing confidential client data, maintained over 98% platform uptime, and implemented automation that reduced disaster recovery switchover time by 80%.
Bharat holds multiple master’s degrees, including a Master of Data Analytics and a Master of IT Project Management from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, as well as a Master of Transportation & Engineering from The University of Alabama. He earned his Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee.
His expertise spans Azure, AWS, Informatica MDM, PowerCenter, Oracle, Linux, SQL, Python, Microsoft Power BI, and enterprise data architecture.

Bharat Kallem is a seasoned Data Management and Integration Architect with over 13 years of experience in data warehousing, master data management, and enterprise data integration. He currently serves as Director of Data Management at PHH Mortgage in... Show more

Shanti Greene is the leader of Data Science and AI Innovation at Answer Rocket.. A passionate technologist, over the past 2 decades he has helped countless organizations transform their disorganized data into valuable business insights. His teams have utilized leading-edge technologies (large language models, computer vision, neural network-based forecasting) to improve business outcomes. Shanti’s expertise extends to cloud and data engineering, having architected the data ingestion, storage, and retrieval for a fully containerized, poly-cloud capable, near real-time analytics platform. In addition to his consulting role, Shanti is a professor at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, where he teaches graduate-level analytics.

Shanti Greene is the leader of Data Science and AI Innovation at Answer Rocket.. A passionate technologist, over the past 2 decades he has helped countless organizations transform their disorganized data into valuable business insights. His teams ha... Show more

Phanindra Gangina is an accomplished Full Stack Azure and Enterprise Solutions Architect with extensive experience in software development, cloud engineering, and enterprise solutions design. Over the course of his career, he has partnered with global organizations to deliver technology-driven transformation through modern architectures, cloud-native applications, and innovative digital platforms. His expertise lies in creating secure, scalable, and high-performing systems that enable businesses to operate with agility and resilience.
With a strong foundation in Microsoft technologies and Azure, Phanindra has successfully architected and delivered solutions across industries including manufacturing, insurance, investment, and healthcare. He has played pivotal roles in guiding enterprises through complex digital transformations, leading teams in building microservices architectures, integrating advanced cloud capabilities, and modernizing legacy systems. His work demonstrates a deep commitment to aligning technology solutions with organizational goals while ensuring reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.
Phanindra’s accomplishments include architecting cloud-native integrations, designing zero-trust frameworks, and implementing enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation. He has also streamlined production support by embedding monitoring tools and integrating third-party systems to enhance efficiency and customer experience. His leadership is marked by a strong focus on collaboration, mentoring, and applying best practices that empower teams to deliver sustainable results.
Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in enabling organizations to adopt cutting-edge technologies such as Azure Kubernetes Services, serverless solutions, and advanced API management frameworks. His ability to blend technical depth with business understanding has resulted in successful deployments that improve user experience, automate processes, and create measurable value for stakeholders.
Phanindra’s professional journey reflects not only technical mastery but also a forward-looking approach to technology adoption. He thrives in dynamic environments where innovation, security, and reliability are essential. His dedication to continuous learning and adapting to evolving trends positions him as a trusted leader in enterprise architecture and cloud transformation.

Phanindra Gangina is an accomplished Full Stack Azure and Enterprise Solutions Architect with extensive experience in software development, cloud engineering, and enterprise solutions design. Over the course of his career, he has partnered with globa... Show more

Distinguished Engineer & Cybersecurity Architect @CapitalOne. Architectural leader for foundational enterprise ecosystems, including the Developer Experience, API Platform, Data Marketplace, and External API Portal. Currently focused on building the future of intelligent cyber defense through high-scale, data-driven insights and resilient architectural frameworks.

Distinguished Engineer & Cybersecurity Architect @CapitalOne. Architectural leader for foundational enterprise ecosystems, including the Developer Experience, API Platform, Data Marketplace, and External API Portal. Currently focused on building the ... Show more

Equipping leaders to regulate pressure, repair trust, and lead in the age of uncertainty.

Shawntà Hooks is an award-winning global keynote speaker, author, and Leadership & Clarity Strategist known for unlocking clarity in high-pressure cultures. With a background as a former Fortune 100 Vice President of Automation Transformation and Certified Public Accountant, she brings rare executive credibility to the human side of leadership.

Through neuroscience-backed, multisensory experiences — integrating music, movement, mindfulness, and storytelling — Shawntà teaches leaders the bio hacks of presence, regulation, and influence. Her work reveals what’s felt but rarely named in modern organizations: how overstimulation, unregulated pressure, and emotional misalignment quietly erode performance, trust, and decision-making.

She is the founder of The Clarity Lab™ and creator of the Catch → Convert → Create™ system of nervous system regulation.

Equipping leaders to regulate pressure, repair trust, and lead in the age of uncertainty. Shawntà Hooks is an award-winning global keynote speaker, author, and Leadership & Clarity Strategist known for unlocking clarity in high-pressure cultures. ... Show more

Srini Cheemalapati is a technology executive and Enterprise AI Architect who has spent over two decades building systems that scale — and the last five years making them intelligent. From architecting wealth platforms managing $15B+ in assets to launching AI-driven healthcare and transportation solutions, Srini specializes in turning data into measurable business impact.

He has led teams of engineers and data scientists, implemented enterprise AI governance in highly regulated industries, and delivered AI platforms that generated $20M+ in revenue and multimillion-dollar savings. Today, he focuses on generative AI, agentic systems, and spec-driven engineering — helping organizations move from AI curiosity to AI capability.

Srini Cheemalapati is a technology executive and Enterprise AI Architect who has spent over two decades building systems that scale — and the last five years making them intelligent. From architecting wealth platforms managing $15B+ in assets to laun... Show more

Lakshmi Srinivasarao Kothamasu is a Data engineering leader with 20+ years of experience architecting , optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms and building robust data integration frameworks across healthcare and financial services. His work focuses on data platform architecture, large-scale ETL/ELT pipeline engineering, and performance optimization of cloud and on-premises data systems. He has led the development of high-volume data ingestion frameworks and enterprise data warehousing solutions that support mission-critical analytics and decision-making. In his roles as technical lead and architect, he has guided engineering teams and collaborated closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable data solutions. His professional interests include distributed data processing, real-time streaming architectures, and the application of modern data engineering methodologies to complex organizational data ecosystems.

Srinivasarao holds a Master of Engineering from VJTI, Mumbai (2002-2004) and a Bachelor of Technology from JNTU, Hyderabad (1998-2002). His academic excellence is highlighted by achieving a top GATE score percentile in 2002 at the national level in India, which earned him both admission to VJTI and the prestigious AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) Scholarship.
His technical proficiency encompasses a comprehensive range of modern data technologies including cloud platforms such as AWS, Snowflake, Docker, and Kubernetes, ETL tools like Informatica PowerCenter, Oracle Data Integrator, and SnapLogic, databases including Oracle Exadata, Teradata, SQL Server, and Sybase, as well as programming languages such as Python, Unix shell scripting, SQL, and PL/SQL.

Srinivasarao maintains cutting-edge expertise through multiple industry certifications, including Google Cloud - Introduction to Large Language Models, Snowflake Pro Certification, AWS Solution Architect Associate, AWS Data Analytics – Specialty, and Informatica MDM. T
hroughout his career, he has successfully delivered critical data solutions for major organizations including Fidelity Investments, Fresenius Medical Care, and GlaxoSmithKline. His work has consistently focused on modernizing legacy data warehouses, implementing cloud-based analytics platforms, and building scalable data architectures that support AI, reporting, and advanced analytics initiatives. His leadership extends beyond technical implementation to include mentoring development teams, conducting code reviews, coordinating complex multi-team deployments, and ensuring adherence to enterprise best practices and performance standards.

Lakshmi Srinivasarao Kothamasu is a Data engineering leader with 20+ years of experience architecting , optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms and building robust data integration frameworks across healthcare and financial services. His work foc... 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

Dhinaharan Chockalingam is a seasoned technology professional and certified Workday Subject Matter Expert with over 17 years of comprehensive experience in HR, Finance, Payroll, Time & Labor, Benefits, and Talent management systems. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Financial Systems at Oportun Inc. in Frisco, Texas, he specializes in full-cycle Workday implementations and complex financial system integrations.
Dhinaharan holds a Master's degree in Information Technology Management from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Bachelor of Engineering from Anna University. He is certified in Workday HCM Core, Workday Integrations, and Workday Studio, demonstrating his deep expertise in the platform.
Throughout his career, Dhinaharan has worked across diverse industries, including healthcare, banking, telecommunications, and insurance. His technical proficiency spans multiple enterprise systems, including Workday, PeopleSoft 9.0 HRMS, and Salesforce, with extensive knowledge in integration technologies such as EIB, Core Connectors, and Studio Integrations.
At Oportun Inc., he leads the development and implementation of Workday financial functionality, builds complex financial integrations, and serves as a technical specialist for Workday Prism Analytics implementations. His previous roles at Alight Solutions, CPSG Partners, OneSource Virtual, and other prominent organizations have established him as a results-oriented professional skilled in requirements gathering, business analysis, data analysis, and comprehensive system documentation.
Dhinaharan's expertise in integration tools, reporting solutions, and his ability to bridge business requirements with technical implementation make him a valuable leader in enterprise system transformations and financial technology solutions.

Dhinaharan Chockalingam is a seasoned technology professional and certified Workday Subject Matter Expert with over 17 years of comprehensive experience in HR, Finance, Payroll, Time & Labor, Benefits, and Talent management systems. Currently serving... Show more

Ken is a Staff DevOps Architect on the FastTrack team at GitHub. He is a 4-time Microsoft Azure MVP and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and he was both an ALM | DevOps Ranger and a member of the Microsoft Azure Advisors. Ken is a frequent community speaker and has appeared at GitHub Universe, VSLive!, DevOps World, SQLSaturday, All Day DevOps, Global Azure, and TAG DevOps panels. When not speaking or coding, Ken enjoys playing multiple instruments and composing.

Ken is a Staff DevOps Architect on the FastTrack team at GitHub. He is a 4-time Microsoft Azure MVP and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and he was both an ALM | DevOps Ranger and a member of the Microsoft Azure Advisors. Ken is a frequent community sp... Show more

Luca is an AI Advisor helping enterprises translate AI ambition into deployable, governable platforms. I advise and design AI/ML and LLM-ready environments across hybrid cloud, with deep hands-on experience in OpenShift AI, multi-tenant GPU orchestration, and MLOps operating models (guardrails, quotas, cost control, day-2 operations). I work in regulated contexts with architecture aligned to SOC2/ISO27001 controls. I also communicate at global scale: speaker at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026 (Amsterdam) on multi-tenant GPUs on OpenShift AI, and speaker at Red Hat Summit 2026 (Atlanta) on safety-first GPU multi-tenancy and platform engineering.

Luca is an AI Advisor helping enterprises translate AI ambition into deployable, governable platforms. I advise and design AI/ML and LLM-ready environments across hybrid cloud, with deep hands-on experience in OpenShift AI, multi-tenant GPU orchestra... Show more

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strategic approach to measuring cybersecurity effectiveness in operational environments. Paul has guided top institutions including DARPA, the U.S. Navy, Deutsche Bank, and the IMF. His insights have appeared in Forbes, Financial Times, CNBC, and ABC News. He holds CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, and NSA IAM certifications and completed executive programs at Cambridge, IMD, and Edinburgh Business School. He also chairs White Hat USA, supporting Children’s National Medical Center.

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strateg... Show more

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI. I'm an active speaker in the PyCon APAC region. Spoke at EuroPython, PyCon: Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Australia.

Portfolio: https://tarunjain.netlify.app/

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI. I'm an active speaker ... Show more

As a Cloud/Security/AI Architect , I leverage my decade plus years of experience in Cloud Security and now AI to build bespoke Solutions around Cloud/AI for solving Business problems.

Skills:-
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OEM/ISV Neutral Architecture
Solution Architecture
AI Infra Design
LLM vLLM , RAG Inference
Mutli-Cloud(HyperScalers)
Edge Computing /AI at Edge
SAAS Architecture
SASE/XDR
Hybrid Workforce Solutions
Next gen Network Architecture:-
CLOS,uLOLA, SDNe ,DCI ,NPE

As a Cloud/Security/AI Architect , I leverage my decade plus years of experience in Cloud Security and now AI to build bespoke Solutions around Cloud/AI for solving Business problems. Skills:- --------------------------------------------- OEM/I... Show more

DadOps and T-SQL geek living in Oslo. I am passionate about democratising data and analysis. I am working towards native cloud residency in Azure.

DadOps and T-SQL geek living in Oslo. I am passionate about democratising data and analysis. I am working towards native cloud residency in Azure. Show more

Digital Marketing | Startup | Hackathon | Workshops

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