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Sri Hari Deep Kolagani

Sri Hari Deep Kolagani

Sri Kolagani is a Director of CRM Engineering at Elastic. He leads engineering teams and supports Sales, Service, Marketing, and Partner Operations, focusing on enabling internal stakeholders through the adoption of new technologies, including generative AI. He is responsible for shaping the application ecosystem by introducing innovative capabilities and delivering solutions that advance both productivity and operational effectiveness. Prior to joining Elastic, Kolagani held senior leadership positions across financial services, payments, healthcare, and cloud computing.

Sri Kolagani is a Director of CRM Engineering at Elastic. He leads engineering teams and supports Sales, Service, Marketing, and Partner Operations, focusing on enabling internal stakeholders through the adoption of new technologies, including genera... Show more

Ariel Fogel

Ariel Fogel

Ariel Fogel is a founding engineer & researcher at Pillar Security, where he hardens AI applications against real-world attacks and compliance risks. Over the past decade, he has built production systems in Ruby, TypeScript, Python, and SQL, shipping everything from full-stack web apps to data analytics pipelines. His academic and professional research work spans data-science methods, learning analytics, health policy, and cybersecurity. Ariel co-hosts the podcast “LLM Cybersecurity,” dissecting academic papers to demystify jailbreaks, prompt injections, and emerging AI-security research. In the few hours a week he's not thinking about AI, engineering, and security, Ariel spends time with his family or plays jazz on the upright bass. He's found that whether you're plucking strings or navigating family dynamics, success is all about harmony and knowing how to improvise.

Ariel Fogel is a founding engineer & researcher at Pillar Security, where he hardens AI applications against real-world attacks and compliance risks. Over the past decade, he has built production systems in Ruby, TypeScript, Python, and SQL, shipping... Show more

Daniel Kimberlin

Daniel Kimberlin

I’ve worked in IT for over 25 years with jobs in helpdesk, systems, SQL dev, data architecture, and management. The one thing all of these roles have in common is people. I love the technical and puzzle elements of the job, but people are a part of everyone’s journey. It has become my mission to find ways to bring the personal touch to everything I do. I am part of the Microsoft Certified Trainer Alumni program, I love teaching, and because of this I have been honored to speak at industry events and corporate training venues such as WebMD Academy, PASS Summit, SQL Saturday, and Spiceworks conferences.

I’ve worked in IT for over 25 years with jobs in helpdesk, systems, SQL dev, data architecture, and management. The one thing all of these roles have in common is people. I love the technical and puzzle elements of the job, but people are a part of e... Show more

Nasim Sadat Mosavi

Nasim Sadat Mosavi

As an accomplished Data Scientist with over six years of specialized experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), I bring a proven track record of innovation and impact across multiple industries. My academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. focused on the practical applications of AI in Healthcare and Medicine—an achievement recognized through multiple research awards and publications in top-tier journals.
I have authored and contributed to research published in leading scientific platforms, including Q1 journals, and have been honored as an invited lecturer and advisor for academic and industry initiatives. My work spans diverse domains such as healthcare, production, energy, and psychology, where I have successfully led R&D projects that bridge theory and practice.
On the technical front, I hold certifications from AWS and Microsoft Azure in AI fundamentals and possess deep expertise in tools such as Python, Power BI, Azure ML Designer, and Azure AutoML. These capabilities enable me to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, driving data-informed decision-making and innovation.
With an extensive IT background of more than two decades, I combine technical mastery with strategic vision, delivering tailored solutions to complex business challenges. My ability to communicate intricate concepts clearly fosters collaboration and alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
Driven by a passion for advancing AI and ML, I remain committed to pushing boundaries and leveraging data-driven insights to create meaningful impact in science, technology, and business.

As an accomplished Data Scientist with over six years of specialized experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), I bring a proven track record of innovation and impact across multiple industries. My academic journey culminat... Show more

Saurabh N/A

Saurabh N/A

Saurabh Chaudhary is a GRID- and GCFA-certified Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at a Fortune 500 company, with over eight years of experience defending global banks, healthcare organizations, and large enterprises from advanced cyber threats. His expertise spans ICS/SCADA security, threat intelligence, dark-web investigations, adversary tracking, incident response, and purple teaming.

Saurabh is a member of the GIAC Advisory Board and holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science Engineering. He has published research on ransomware, malware, and cyber espionage, and has delivered trainings and talks at major international security conferences, including DEFCON Blue Team Village, BSides SATX, Texas Cybersecurity Summit, BSides Budapest, and OWASP AppSec Indonesia.

Known for blending deep technical analysis with real-world case studies, Saurabh helps security teams understand emerging threats and build practical, intelligence-driven defenses.

Saurabh Chaudhary is a GRID- and GCFA-certified Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at a Fortune 500 company, with over eight years of experience defending global banks, healthcare organizations, and large enterprises from advanced cyber threats... Show more

Afroz Syed

Afroz Syed

President of the Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan with 12+ years of experience in Website Promotion, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Online Marketing, and Web Copywriting

Specialties include: SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Online Marketing and Promotion, Traffic Building to Websites, Web Copywriting, Content Writing and Creation, Blogging, Link Building, Keyword Research, and Competitor Analysis.

President of the Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan with 12+ years of experience in Website Promotion, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Online Marketing, and Web Copywriting Specialties include: SEO, Search Engine Optimization, O... Show more

James Davis

James Davis

Dr. James Davis is an experienced software developer, entrepreneur, 2-tour combat veteran, and professor. He is faculty at Louisiana State University and co-founder of a healthcare technology company. Dr. Davis has a PhD in Information Systems & Decision Science and teaches data science, project management, app development, and tech entrepreneurship. He holds the project management professional (PMP), scaled agile program consultant (SPC), scrum professional (CSP), scrum master (CSM, SSM) certifications and has made numerous presentations for the Project Management Institute (PMI) and Scrum Alliance. Dr. Davis enjoys writing code, frequently participates in hackathons, volunteers with multiple STEM initiatives, and has been recognized for his entrepreneurial endeavors (SiliconBayou100 in 2014, 2015, 2016 & Business Report’s People to Watch 2021).

Dr. James Davis is an experienced software developer, entrepreneur, 2-tour combat veteran, and professor. He is faculty at Louisiana State University and co-founder of a healthcare technology company. Dr. Davis has a PhD in Information Systems & De... Show more

Federica Gazzelloni

Federica Gazzelloni

Author of Health Metrics and the Spread of Infectious Diseases. She talks about data science and lifelong learning, drawing on a background in Actuarial Science and Statistics. Her work focuses on collaborative, educational settings, with an emphasis on accessible learning and clear communication. She regularly organises and delivers R-focused talks and workshops through R-Ladies Rome, engaging a wide and diverse data community.

Author of Health Metrics and the Spread of Infectious Diseases. She talks about data science and lifelong learning, drawing on a background in Actuarial Science and Statistics. Her work focuses on collaborative, educational settings, with an emphasis... Show more

Zain Hasan

Zain Hasan

Zain Hasan is a Senior AI/ML DevRel Engineer at Together AI a company that allows people to train, fine-tune, and run generative AI models faster, at lower cost, and at production scale. He is an engineer and data scientist by training, who pursued his undergraduate and graduate work at the University of Toronto building artificially intelligent assistive technologies. He then founded his company developing a digital health platform that leveraged machine learning to remotely monitor chronically ill patients. More recently he practiced as a consultant senior data scientist in Toronto. He is passionate about open-source software, education, community, and machine learning and has delivered workshops and talks at multiple events and conferences.

Zain Hasan is a Senior AI/ML DevRel Engineer at Together AI a company that allows people to train, fine-tune, and run generative AI models faster, at lower cost, and at production scale. He is an engineer and data scientist by training, who pursued h... Show more

Mariusz Kujawski

Mariusz Kujawski

Mariusz is an experienced Architect and Data Engineer who specializes in creating Data Platforms for projects focused on Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, and Machine Learning. He's skilled in popular cloud systems like Azure, GCP, and AWS and has over 14 years of experience in the data processing industry in Finance, FMCG, Pharma, and Telecommunication. Mariusz works on innovative projects for clients in Poland and beyond. He's certified in data engineering from both Azure and GCP. Beyond his technical expertise, Mariusz is a big fan of history, books, drawing, data engineering, and the Python language. He enjoys sharing his knowledge, and you can find his articles on Medium.

Mariusz is an experienced Architect and Data Engineer who specializes in creating Data Platforms for projects focused on Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, and Machine Learning. He's skilled in popular cloud systems like Azure, GCP, and AWS and has over 14... Show more

Lou Segers

Lou Segers

Lou Segers is an analytics manager at Belgium's Plainsight with a strong emphasis on the Microsoft BI stack.
He loves to interact with anyone breathing data.

Some say good health is true wealth. A sweaty run or a satisfying gym session are among Lou’s favorite energy drainers.
Come have a chat with me, visit my personal blog https://www.thedatatrain.be or simply connect @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-segers-451baa80/

All aboard the data train, CHOO CHOO 🚂 🚂

Lou Segers is an analytics manager at Belgium's Plainsight with a strong emphasis on the Microsoft BI stack. He loves to interact with anyone breathing data. Some say good health is true wealth. A sweaty run or a satisfying gym session are among ... Show more

Mike Burek

Mike Burek

With over 25 years in the data trenches, Mike Burek brings a wealth of battle-tested knowledge to the stage. Starting with FoxPro and evolving with Microsoft to modern Fabric warehouse and pipeline architectures, he has tackled complex ETL challenges connecting a range of different sources and formats. Mike’s expertise lies in cleaning data and delivering it to decision-makers, while ensuring high performance, and ultimately trying to automate himself out of a job.

His background spans healthcare, retail, and political data, where he has managed everything from "Black Friday" traffic spikes to massive marketing campaigns. A relentless automator and seasoned problem-solver, Mike is passionate about stripping away complexity and teaching practical, real-world skills that help data professionals succeed in modern cloud environments.

With over 25 years in the data trenches, Mike Burek brings a wealth of battle-tested knowledge to the stage. Starting with FoxPro and evolving with Microsoft to modern Fabric warehouse and pipeline architectures, he has tackled complex ETL challenges... Show more

B H

B H

Blake is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in quality assurance and testing across diverse industries, including hospitality, credit, and healthcare. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Behavior and Development from Amberton University and a Master's in Human Environmental Sciences with a focus on Quality Management from the University of Alabama. Blake has furthered his expertise with certifications in Executive Leadership and Management from Notre Dame and Adaptive Strategic Execution from Duke University. A certified Scrum Master for 13 years, Blake excels in quality management, Agile methodologies, and team dynamics. He is dedicated to fostering employee engagement and organizational agility.

Blake is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in quality assurance and testing across diverse industries, including hospitality, credit, and healthcare. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Behavior and Development from Amberto... Show more

Shivji Kumar Jha

Shivji Kumar Jha

Shivji Kumar Jha is a Staff Engineer at Nutanix, where he leads the charter for analytics, time-series, and streaming platforms across cloud and on-prem environments. He focuses on building scalable ingestion systems and designing high-performance OLAP architectures, with deep hands-on experience extending ClickHouse for production-grade analytics. A contributor to Apache Pulsar, MySQL, and ClickHouse, Shiv approaches distributed systems as a builder—prototyping core components, shaping system design, and driving platform evolution from the ground up.

Beyond engineering, Shiv is an active community leader and speaker. He has delivered 30+ talks at conferences including ApacheCon, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, and Postgres community events. He also curates deep-tech meetups in Bangalore, bringing together practitioners passionate about databases, streaming systems, and open-source infrastructure

Shivji Kumar Jha is a Staff Engineer at Nutanix, where he leads the charter for analytics, time-series, and streaming platforms across cloud and on-prem environments. He focuses on building scalable ingestion systems and designing high-performance OL... Show more

Jonathan Petit-Charles

Jonathan Petit-Charles

Native from a small south Caribbean island, passionate about good music and good food, Jonathan was convinced that he would have followed his dreams. Instead of being a chef in a starred restaurant on a paradise island, or being the sound engineer for several major international artists in a large studio in L.A., he finally preferred to take the red pill from the hands of Morpheus in order to fight in the Matrix.
Fervent defender of Neo, he first started with Mouse as a web developer. Following many updates, and more than 15 years of hard fighting, he is now in control of the Oracle as PO/PM and Product Coach to better guide this small team.

Native from a small south Caribbean island, passionate about good music and good food, Jonathan was convinced that he would have followed his dreams. Instead of being a chef in a starred restaurant on a paradise island, or being the sound engineer fo... Show more

Bas Steins

Bas Steins

Passionate Software Developer for 20 years. Web, DevOps, embedded Software. Currently in biotech

Passionate Software Developer for 20 years. Web, DevOps, embedded Software. Currently in biotech Show more

Jessica "She Cutz" Cockerham

Jessica "She Cutz" Cockerham

Licensed Barber Stylist, Former Marketing Manager, and Life Coach, Jessica Cockerham hails from the Blue Ridge Mountains in NC. Known as Jessica She Cutz her experience working closely with big named companies like the The NBA, PGA Tour and Jack Daniels brands allows her to bring her business expertise to the Hair industry.

Licensed Barber Stylist, Former Marketing Manager, and Life Coach, Jessica Cockerham hails from the Blue Ridge Mountains in NC. Known as Jessica She Cutz her experience working closely with big named companies like the The NBA, PGA Tour and Jack Dan... Show more

Mezba Uddin

Mezba Uddin

Mezba Uddin is a seasoned IT professional with a wealth of experience in supporting users with Windows Server, macOS, and Microsoft Management Console (MMC). His expertise extends to IT infrastructure management, cloud computing, resource planning, patch management, troubleshooting, virtualization, Windows Server, Active Directory, IT operations, Microsoft Azure, and Office 365 administration.

Mezba's understanding of the business is enhanced by his background in business management and his involvement in his family's business. This combination of IT expertise and business acumen makes him a valuable asset to any organization seeking a skilled and experienced professional who can bridge the gap between technology and business strategy.

Mezba currently holds the position of Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, a position he has held since September 2022. Prior to this, he gained valuable experience as an Information Technology Analyst at NHS Informatics Merseyside from May 2022 to October 2022 and as an Information Technology Support Engineer at CTS from November 2021 to May 2022.

Throughout his career, Mezba has consistently demonstrated a confident and results-oriented approach to his work, coupled with a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to providing exceptional customer service. He is a highly collaborative team player, adept at working effectively with others to achieve shared objectives.

Mezba's passion for technology and his eagerness to stay abreast of the latest trends and developments drive his continuous pursuit of knowledge and skill enhancement. He embraces new challenges as opportunities to learn and grow, constantly seeking innovative ways to optimize processes and systems.

Mezba's proficiency in a diverse range of IT disciplines, combined with his unwavering dedication to excellence and his business acumen, makes him an invaluable asset to any organization seeking a skilled and experienced professional who can bridge the gap between technology and business strategy. His creativity and innovative thinking capabilities further solidify his potential to contribute significantly to the success of any endeavor he undertakes.

Mezba Uddin is a seasoned IT professional with a wealth of experience in supporting users with Windows Server, macOS, and Microsoft Management Console (MMC). His expertise extends to IT infrastructure management, cloud computing, resource planning, p... Show more

Isaac Johnson

Isaac Johnson

As a Principal Software Architect and Google Cloud Innovators Champion, I have a passion for process and building out scalable solutions. With over 20 years experience, I've had the honor of working at local companies such as Medtronic, Thomson Reuters, and CH Robinson with a focus on SRE, DevOps and Cloud Migrations. I'm lead architect over the SRE squads at Wellsky, a leading post-acute care software provider based in Overland Park, KS. I live in Woodbury, MN and enjoy camping, canoeing and fishing with three wonderful daughters.

As a Principal Software Architect and Google Cloud Innovators Champion, I have a passion for process and building out scalable solutions. With over 20 years experience, I've had the honor of working at local companies such as Medtronic, Thomson Reut... Show more

Muazma Zahid

Muazma Zahid

Muazma Zahid is a Group Product Manager at Google Cloud, where she leads product strategy for BigQuery and other key components of Google's data platform. With a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the data and AI space, Muazma is passionate about empowering enterprises to build innovative, data-driven solutions. She has been a Data Engineer/Architect and Tech Speaker working on several Big Data, Cloud Computing, and AI Technologies. She is a LinkedIn Learning instructor and her ML research software is used in EKG machines all around the world.

Connect with Muazma at: https://linktr.ee/muazma

Muazma Zahid is a Group Product Manager at Google Cloud, where she leads product strategy for BigQuery and other key components of Google's data platform. With a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the data and AI space, Muazma ... Show more

Marco Heimeshoff

Marco Heimeshoff

Marco Heimeshoff is a trainer, speaker and software developer from Germany. He organizes KanDDDinsky, a conference about Domain-driven Design and the art of business software and co-founded the german DDD community in 2013 and VirtualDDD.com in 2019. Between consulting companies around the globe and his day job in building health care software, you'll find him speaking at conferences about DDD, socio-technical systems and first principles. With over a decade of experience, he is helping teams to change and learn in all things from code to culture and to master Domain-Driven Design, agile software development, functional programming and CQRS with event sourcing.

Marco Heimeshoff is a trainer, speaker and software developer from Germany. He organizes KanDDDinsky, a conference about Domain-driven Design and the art of business software and co-founded the german DDD community in 2013 and VirtualDDD.com in 2019.... Show more

Daniel Scheufler

Daniel Scheufler

Daniel Scheufler is a Principal Consultant with experience in ECommerce, TeleMedicine, and of course Oil and Gas. As an Electrical Engineer turned Software Developer, He prides himself on highly disciplined development leading to more effective products and processes. He is a problem-solver at heart and leverages this strength in applying industrial theory to the challenges of software development. Among the key challenges facing development is the communication gap. So Daniel has taken to blogging, public speaking, and consulting to help bridge the gap and demystify the technology our world depends on. When not engaged in tackling the gap, or coding, you'll find Daniel playing with his five children, reading, or tinkering whether in the woodshop or in a computer.

Daniel Scheufler is a Principal Consultant with experience in ECommerce, TeleMedicine, and of course Oil and Gas. As an Electrical Engineer turned Software Developer, He prides himself on highly disciplined development leading to more effective produ... Show more

David Rohlfs

David Rohlfs

David is a consulting professional with multiple years in developing reports using business intelligence techniques. Specializing in the Business Intelligence and Project Management space with extraordinary depth in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualizations, Portfolio Management, and Expert in the use of Power BI.

David’s experience is specialized in Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education, and Medical Supply. But he has worked in many other industries as well.

David is a consulting professional with multiple years in developing reports using business intelligence techniques. Specializing in the Business Intelligence and Project Management space with extraordinary depth in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data... Show more

Alfred Ojukwu

Alfred Ojukwu

Mr. Ojukwu is the past BAM Worldwide Global Chair of Black at Microsoft (affectionately known as BAM 2023-2024). In this role he chaired the delivery of quality programming to a targeted audience within the Microsoft community and around the globe. Alfred is intimately involved with several community-building exercises including the program lead for the (BAM) High School Summer mentorship program; Director of the NSBE-HISIG community; campaign lead for the Microsoft GIVE Events supporting the BAM College Scholarship initiative, Black History Month programming for BAM WW and Health, and Life Science Educational Series for Black Employees in Healthcare. He is also a strong ally for all Employee Resource Groups and strives to ensure Microsoft employees and BAM members can work in an inclusive environment where all individuals are accepted as their true authentic selves. He is a highly skilled influencer who can collaborate with others to inspire the growth of DE&I programming through every part of the organization. He is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) focusing on AI Based Certifications.

Mr. Ojukwu is the past BAM Worldwide Global Chair of Black at Microsoft (affectionately known as BAM 2023-2024). In this role he chaired the delivery of quality programming to a targeted audience within the Microsoft community and around the globe. A... Show more

Chandra Inguva

Chandra Inguva

Chandra Inguva is a product manager at Microsoft

Chandra Inguva is a product manager at Microsoft Show more

Claire Fry

Claire Fry

Claire Fry is a voice actor, corporate trainer and executive coach. She has voiced thousands of projects for companies like Google, Anthem and Cisco and her belief is that the essentials of voice training for actors – training in quality, connection and authenticity – should be taught to everyone in every profession where communication matters. She has brought Vocal Confidence training to students at Stanford, top executives at multiple Fortune 500 companies, and client-facing teams across multiple industries from tech to healthcare.

Claire Fry is a voice actor, corporate trainer and executive coach. She has voiced thousands of projects for companies like Google, Anthem and Cisco and her belief is that the essentials of voice training for actors – training in quality, connection ... Show more

Michael Dattolo

Michael Dattolo

Michael Dattolo is a Senior Reputation Executive at NetReputation.com, located in Sarasota, Florida. He has spent the past five years helping individuals and businesses take control of their digital presence. With a background in customer service and inside sales, he approaches every client interaction with clarity and purpose, focusing on long-term results through tailored strategies that deliver optimal outcomes.

Throughout his role, Michael has built strong expertise in online reputation management and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). His clear communication and practical problem-solving skills have made him a reliable advisor to clients across various industries, including real estate, financial services, healthcare, construction, consulting, retail, technology, software, cryptocurrency, hospitality, private equity, and nonprofits. He works closely with business owners, executives, and professionals to design solutions that address each client’s specific challenges and goals.

Michael's responsibilities include removing harmful content, producing positive digital materials, and providing ongoing monitoring to maintain a positive brand perception. When clients face negative publicity, he offers support through crisis management and public relations efforts, always aiming to help them retain control of their brand image and rebuild trust.

Mike Dattolo also develops SEO strategies that include on-page optimization, link-building, and detailed audits. These efforts are designed to improve online visibility and strengthen search engine performance. He ensures each plan is customized and results-driven, working with internal teams to deliver effective outcomes.

Before joining the company, Michael worked in retail sales, earning recognition for his performance. He has also participated in background roles for a major film, a streaming television series, and an independent web production, adding a unique dimension to his professional experience.

Michael's commitment extends beyond work through charitable contributions to international relief efforts and volunteering at local soup kitchens and beach cleanups.

Michael Dattolo continues to bring dedication, professionalism, and thoughtful guidance to his role at NetReputation, helping clients navigate the digital world and shape their online identities with confidence.

Michael Dattolo is a Senior Reputation Executive at NetReputation.com, located in Sarasota, Florida. He has spent the past five years helping individuals and businesses take control of their digital presence. With a background in customer service and... Show more

Eric Shuss

Eric Shuss

With over 35 years of experience in ERP, robotics, and artificial intelligence, Eric has established a distinguished career in the technology sector. He has spent more than 20 years specializing in Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365, demonstrating a deep understanding of these platforms. As a former COO of a high-tech manufacturing company, Eric has firsthand experience in operational leadership and strategic decision-making.

In addition to their executive roles as CEO, CIO, and CTO in various AI, professional services, and software companies, Eric has served as an industry analyst focusing on supply chain, life sciences, manufacturing, and retail. A recognized speaker and author, they have received multiple awards for their contributions to ethical AI. Currently, Eric is a board member of several AI and robotics companies, where they continue to influence the future of technology.

With over 35 years of experience in ERP, robotics, and artificial intelligence, Eric has established a distinguished career in the technology sector. He has spent more than 20 years specializing in Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365, demonstrating a deep ... Show more

Nyah Macklin

Nyah Macklin

Nyah Macklin is a seasoned researcher and speaker on topics around AI, ML, Ethics, Governance, and Responsibility. Nyah serves as a Senior Developer Advocate for Artificial Intelligence at Neo4j, specializing in GraphRAG, knowledge graphs, and AI-driven developer tooling where Nyah has built high-impact technical communities and led initiatives that advance a critical understanding of AI and its use cases. They are also the Founder & CTO of Afros in AI, a technical community dedicated to showcasing the multifaceted nature of artificial intelligence. Beyond Nyah's technical expertise, Nyah has a background in government leadership and technology policy, having served as Chief of Staff in the U.S. state government, where they helped shape tech-driven legislative initiatives and equity-driven legislation. When not immersed in their work, Nyah cares about empowering, teaching, and tutoring engineers, live-streaming technical deep dives, and building open-source tools that make software more accessible, explainable, and community-driven.

Nyah Macklin is a seasoned researcher and speaker on topics around AI, ML, Ethics, Governance, and Responsibility. Nyah serves as a Senior Developer Advocate for Artificial Intelligence at Neo4j, specializing in GraphRAG, knowledge graphs, and AI-dri... Show more

Yogesh Pugazhendhi Duraisamy Rajamani

Yogesh Pugazhendhi Duraisamy Rajamani

Yogesh Pugazhendhi Duraisamy Rajamani is a seasoned Senior Data Engineer with over 18 years of experience architecting, building, and optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms. With deep expertise in cloud-native engineering and modern big data ecosystems, he specializes in designing highly scalable, secure, and event-driven data solutions that accelerate digital transformation. Yogesh Pugazhendhi’s core strength lies in leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as BigQuery, Dataflow (Apache Beam), Dataproc (Spark/Hadoop), Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Dataplex, Cloud Functions, Cloud Composer, and Vertex AI to build automated, high-performance data pipelines and intelligent analytics platforms.
Yogesh Pugazhendh’s has a proven track record leading cross-functional engineering teams and driving complex data initiatives across Automotive manufacturing, healthcare, clinical research, and large-scale enterprise environments. He has led complex ingestion and transformation frameworks using Dataflow for streaming/batch pipelines, Dataproc for distributed processing at scale, Kafka and Pub/Sub for real-time event ingestion, BigQuery for analytic warehousing, and Cloud Run/Cloud Functions for serverless microservices and trigger-based orchestration. Abdul has driven multiple large-scale modernization initiatives, including legacy Hadoop-to-GCP migrations, real-time streaming platform development, and enterprise data lake and data warehouse implementations optimized for cost, governance, and performance.
Yogesh Pugazhendhi’s experience extends to enabling advanced analytics and machine learning workflows, collaborating with data science teams to operationalize and monitor ML models using Vertex AI Pipelines, Feature Store, and model-serving endpoints. Known for his rigorous approach to data quality, governance, lineage, and security, he has implemented robust frameworks aligned with HIPAA, GDPR, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 to ensure compliance across sensitive data ecosystems.
His ability to optimize BigQuery performance, tune Spark workloads on Dataproc, implement Pub/Sub and Kafka-based streaming triggers, and automate observability and CI/CD workflows contributes directly to operational efficiency and measurable business impact. Abdul holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Anna University and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Madras. He is also PMP-certified and ITIL Foundation–certified. Fluent in English, Tamil, and Hindi, he excels at bridging technical execution with enterprise-level strategy.

Yogesh Pugazhendhi Duraisamy Rajamani is a seasoned Senior Data Engineer with over 18 years of experience architecting, building, and optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms. With deep expertise in cloud-native engineering and modern big data ecos... Show more

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