With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a software architect with a background in full-stack engineering - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond code, I’m dedicated to accompanying organizations through their digital and cultural transformations.
Passionate about DX and designing solutions that empower users and adapt to diverse environments.

With my two core strengths - I'm a psychologist and a software architect with a background in full-stack engineering - I have a keen eye for both technical aspects and team dynamics. In startups or large-scale projects, my contribution extends beyond... Show more

Dr. Samuel Shelton serves as the Senior Manager of Talent Development at Grady Health System, where he leads the design, development, and delivery of transformative programs in professional and leadership development, career advancement, and orientation for frontline team members and leaders across the organization.

His journey began as a Russian Linguist in the United States Army, where he served in a Military Intelligence Battalion. Following his military service, Dr. Shelton emerged as a dynamic force in corporate learning and development. An educational practitioner at heart, he has brought his passion for teaching to a wide range of institutional constructs—including elementary, secondary, corporate, spiritual, and higher education settings.

Dr. Shelton is also the Founder and CEO of Mountain Moving Motivation, LLC, a motivational speaking company dedicated to elevating organizational conferences, meetings, and events. Through this platform, he delivers powerful inspiration designed to activate purpose, strengthen culture, and ignite performance across diverse audiences.

A transformational speaker and high-spirited motivator, Dr. Shelton is widely known as an “engagement architect.” He brings big energy and inspiration to every stage—setting the tone at large events, rallying crowds to lock in on their purpose, and helping leaders and employees master their current roles while preparing for future opportunities. He believes that learning is not the destination, but the vehicle that propels lifelong learners from where they are today to where they aspire to be tomorrow.

Dr. Samuel Shelton serves as the Senior Manager of Talent Development at Grady Health System, where he leads the design, development, and delivery of transformative programs in professional and leadership development, career advancement, and orientat... Show more

Sanja is a Data Scientist in the Cyber Credit Risk group at Moody’s Ratings in Paris, where she develops data-driven analytics to evaluate cyber risk and its potential impact on credit quality, and conducts research on the intersection of cyber and credit risk.

Sanja has over a decade of data science experience working in technology, cybersecurity, and academic research. Prior to joining Moody’s in January 2024, she was a Senior Data Scientist at the website building platform Squarespace in NY. Earlier in her career, she led development of an ML-based vulnerability risk scoring model as a Data Scientist at NopSec, a cybersecurity startup.

Sanja holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and an MA in Mathematics from Stony Brook University.

Sanja is a Data Scientist in the Cyber Credit Risk group at Moody’s Ratings in Paris, where she develops data-driven analytics to evaluate cyber risk and its potential impact on credit quality, and conducts research on the intersection of cyber and c... Show more

From Physics to People

Forget the stereotype of the physicist in corduroys; I thrive on working with people. Physics taught me systems thinking, and humans are the most complex systems of all.

Fifteen years ago in Japan, my mentor taught me the concept of "Paying Forward"—passing value to the next person rather than paying it back. After a career spanning global leadership roles, deep dives into Agile and Lean, and managing the transformation of 30+ production sites, it is time to pay it forward.

I see a disconnect: firms stuck in Agile/Lean transformations because production lacks flexibility, or efficient factories slowed down by sluggish R&D. Above all, I see leaders struggling with growing complexity.

My expertise sits in the "magic triangle" of Agile, Lean, and Leadership. Trusted by industry leaders like SBB or SAP, I help leaders and organizations navigate their specific growth journeys.

Offline: I’m a tennis club chairman, athlete, Heavy Metal enthusiast, father and reader of epic fantasy.

From Physics to People Forget the stereotype of the physicist in corduroys; I thrive on working with people. Physics taught me systems thinking, and humans are the most complex systems of all. Fifteen years ago in Japan, my mentor taught me the... Show more

Megha Hooli is a seasoned Senior Program Manager at Amazon, where she leads the Global Concessions Excellence Program across 12 international marketplaces. With over 9 years of experience in product and program management, she has established herself as a strategic leader in AI-driven solutions, enterprise automation, and customer-centric platform development.
Currently based in Seattle, Megha spearheads Amazon's Worldwide CS Concessions program, where she has achieved remarkable results including a reduction in concession, proactive defect resolution through predictive analytics, and working toward reduction in manual intervention time. Her leadership extends to managing strategic partnerships across worldwide Retail, Seller Services, Finance, and BI teams while facilitating bi-weekly steering meetings with over 100 global stakeholders.
Prior to Amazon, Megha served as Technical Product Manager at Cognizant's TriZetto Healthcare division, where she drove a 10% revenue increase through strategic product roadmap optimization and led 10-12 weekly product experiments that improved feature adoption by 15%. Her expertise in balancing technical constraints with business priorities while ensuring HIPAA compliance made her instrumental in delivering a 38% uplift in promotional performance across digital channels.
Megha's entrepreneurial spirit shone during her tenure as Product Manager at ACCELQ Texas, where she developed and executed a successful AI go-to-market strategy that resulted in a 50% increase in website traffic and 30% increase in trial sign-ups. She led the end-to-end AI strategy for ACCELQ's flagship test automation suite, achieving a 70% reduction in false positives and 40% improvement in test execution speed through ML-driven self-healing capabilities.
Her technical foundation was built during her earlier roles at OSII-Emerson Digital and Accenture, where she honed her skills in Agile methodologies, cross-functional team leadership, and healthcare technology solutions. At Accenture, she served as Product Owner for the My Health Record Client, leading 14+ cross-functional teams and achieving 98% of product goals while enhancing patient safety through data-driven clinical workflow optimization.
Academically, Megha holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics from The University of Texas at Dallas, where she graduated as a Double Dean's Scholar, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication from PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore. Her educational achievements are complemented by multiple certifications including Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and ITILv4.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Megha is a recognized leader in the tech community. She served as President of the Graduate Student Assembly at UT Dallas, representing over 9,000 graduate students, and is a founding member of the Women in Product Dallas Chapter. Her commitment to social impact is evident through her role as CSR Lead at Accenture Bangalore and her active involvement in Rotaract Clubs.
Megha's expertise spans the full spectrum of modern technology and business management, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), machine learning, data analytics (SQL, Python, R, Tableau), and product management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Figma). Her unique combination of technical depth, strategic vision, and leadership acumen positions her as a driving force in the evolution of AI-powered enterprise solutions and customer experience optimization.
Her numerous awards and recognitions, including Student Leader of the Year 2023 at UT Dallas, Dean's Excellence Scholar, AccelQ Hackathon winner, and Accenture ACE award winner, reflect her consistent excellence and innovative approach to solving complex business challenges.

Megha Hooli is a seasoned Senior Program Manager at Amazon, where she leads the Global Concessions Excellence Program across 12 international marketplaces. With over 9 years of experience in product and program management, she has established herself... Show more

With over 12 years of experience in Full Stack Development, I am a seasoned software engineer at Expedia Group, leading the charge in building cutting-edge, high-performance frontend solutions. Specialising in React, React Native, JavaScript, TypeScript, Redux, MobX, RTL, GraphQL, Apollo Client, and Cypress Progressive Web Applications (PWA), I have a proven track record of crafting seamless, high-impact user experiences that drive engagement and performance. My expertise in frontend architecture goes beyond simply building applications—I am passionate about pushing the boundaries of UI engineering, continuously optimising code, enhancing scalability, and advocating for industry-leading best practices.

I hold a B.Tech and M.Tech in Computer Engineering, equipping me with a strong foundation in software development, system design, and problem-solving. My technical proficiency extends to the Experience Layer, where I leverage GraphQL and Kotlin to design and implement robust, scalable solutions. From high-level architecture and system design to the finer details of implementation, I ensure that every solution is built for long-term maintainability, high performance, and an exceptional user experience.

Beyond my technical contributions, I am deeply committed to knowledge sharing and mentoring the next generation of engineers. I have volunteered at numerous top-tier UI and frontend-focused conferences, including GitNation, JSNation, React Summit, C3 Dev Fest in Amsterdam, and React India. I actively engage with developers, inspiring them to innovate, grow, and embrace emerging trends in frontend technologies.

As a thought leader in the UI community, I have contributed to the development of scalable, reusable components through shared UI libraries and influenced the adoption of best practices that elevate development teams and streamline delivery. At Expedia, where I have spent five years, I have played a key role in developing various frontend UI frameworks to provide a robust and seamless user experience.

I am dedicated to shaping the future of frontend development and excited to continue pushing the envelope in delivering exceptional, user-centric applications.

With over 12 years of experience in Full Stack Development, I am a seasoned software engineer at Expedia Group, leading the charge in building cutting-edge, high-performance frontend solutions. Specialising in React, React Native, JavaScript, TypeScr... Show more

Precious Akpan is an early-career seasoned geoscientist with a background in Applied Geophysics and a marine scientist with over three years of interdisciplinary experience in geoscience data modeling, seismic interpretation, and field development planning for oil and gas projects. During his years at Crestgate, a mining and geophysical sector, He has ventured into mining of solid mineral production like Lithium (Ambygonite), Tourmaline, Tin and other important minerals and gem stones spanning areas such as Ishaghu Ebonyi state, Kafanchan, Cross River, Jos, and Nassarawa.

His professional expertise spans computational seismology, seismic tomography, and passive seismic methods, with a focus on integrating machine learning and data science techniques using Python and Linux for subsurface imaging, event detection, and hazard assessment.

Precious has participated in international research initiatives, contributing to field data acquisition, project documentation, and technical reporting. His current research interests include Petroleum Geophysics, geothermal and volcanic system investigations, sustainable energy development, and environmental monitoring through advanced geoscience data modeling and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Precious Akpan is an early-career seasoned geoscientist with a background in Applied Geophysics and a marine scientist with over three years of interdisciplinary experience in geoscience data modeling, seismic interpretation, and field development pl... Show more

http://about.me/manuel.vidaurre
Manuel Vidaurre is the Chief Technology Officer at Galileo - Ben&Frank, the largest direct-to-consumer lenses brand in Mexico and throughout Latin America. With over 30 years of experience in information systems, Manuel has led successful projects across multiple countries.

A recognized international consultant, speaker, workshop leader, and facilitator, Manuel brings comprehensive expertise across the entire product development lifecycle—from conceptualization and implementation to quality assurance and optimization.

His strategic vision combines technical excellence with business acumen, enabling organizations to leverage technology as a competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets. Throughout his career, Manuel has specialized in guiding companies through digital transformation, developing resilient software architectures, and building high-performing technical teams.

Prior to joining Galileo - Ben&Frank, Manuel served as CTO of OCC, where he led technological initiatives that significantly enhanced the company's market position and operational capabilities.

Manuel is passionate about evolutionary architectures, developer experience as a strategic pillar, and implementing antifragile design principles inspired by Residuality Theory.

*For speaking engagements, consulting opportunities, or collaboration proposals, please contact Manuel via LinkedIn or his professional email.*

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*"Technology should evolve with your business, not constrain it. The best architectures are those that transform uncertainty into opportunity."*

http://about.me/manuel.vidaurre Manuel Vidaurre is the Chief Technology Officer at Galileo - Ben&Frank, the largest direct-to-consumer lenses brand in Mexico and throughout Latin America. With over 30 years of experience in information systems, Manu... Show more

Neha Kalbande is a Full-Stack Software Engineer working on agent-based AI systems and LLM applications. She focuses on agent architectures, AI orchestration, and human-in-the-loop design, and enjoys turning complex AI concepts into practical, real-world systems.

Neha Kalbande is a Full-Stack Software Engineer working on agent-based AI systems and LLM applications. She focuses on agent architectures, AI orchestration, and human-in-the-loop design, and enjoys turning complex AI concepts into practical, real-wo... Show more

Melissa Smith is a cybersecurity architect specializing in Microsoft Security and data governance, with deep expertise in Microsoft Purview, and identity-driven security architecture. She works with organizations operating in highly regulated and government cloud environments to design secure, scalable solutions that actually work in the real world.

Melissa is known for delivering deeply technical content in a way that’s engaging, practical, and refreshingly human. As a woman and mom in tech, she brings a perspective shaped by real-world tradeoffs, resilience, and a belief that impactful security careers don’t have to come at the expense of authenticity.

Melissa Smith is a cybersecurity architect specializing in Microsoft Security and data governance, with deep expertise in Microsoft Purview, and identity-driven security architecture. She works with organizations operating in highly regulated and gov... Show more

Amarachukwu Eze is a Data and AI specialist with experience in workforce analytics, public health insights, and building impactful data solutions. She is the founder of DataHER Africa, a social impact initiative empowering Black and Brown women from underserved communities to enter data and AI careers through mentorship, storytelling, and project-based learning. A published author and mentor, she is passionate about bridging technology, storytelling, and inclusivity to create meaningful impact. With a background in electronic engineering, she has successfully navigated male-dominated spaces to become a recognised advocate for diversity in technology.

Amarachukwu Eze is a Data and AI specialist with experience in workforce analytics, public health insights, and building impactful data solutions. She is the founder of DataHER Africa, a social impact initiative empowering Black and Brown women from ... Show more

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

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

As a strategic designer, I inspire people to create more meaning.
In the companies where I create, I build knowledge and teams.
I commit them to human-centricity.
Which means that they solve real persons' problems through scientific methods.

For 15 years, I have been focussing on accessibility and inclusion.
Two subcategories of sustainability.

❌ The following two quotes describe my generation's problem to solve.

❌ "Form-follows function is the excuse for shitty design!" quote of my mentor Hartmut Esslinger

❌ "Lipstick on a pig - Underneath it's still a pig!"

My recipe:

✅ "It must not be pretty. It has to neurologically and emotionally work!"

What I do next to building up human centred design knowledge and teams:

👉 Currently I am writing my book on accessibility as a revenue accellerator. The title is "How many F-UX do I give"

👉 I have been building open source a11y games to solve life's serious issues with ease...

👉 With my own company I focus on a11y. We make product and service companies fit for the European Accessibility Act.

As a strategic designer, I inspire people to create more meaning. In the companies where I create, I build knowledge and teams. I commit them to human-centricity. Which means that they solve real persons' problems through scientific methods. ... Show more

Richard Pestell earned his M.B., B.S. at the University of Western Australia, graduating at the top of his class, guided by a commitment to medical discovery. His medical training continued as a physician in training at the Royal Perth Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney. During these early years, he gained broad experience in Internal Medicine and residency, including oncology, endocrinology, hematology, cardiology, and transplant medicine.

He pursued his interest in cancer biology through advanced research. He completed a Ph.D. at the University of Melbourne's Howard Florey Institute, specializing in oncogene regulation of gene transcription, driven by a mindset focused on disease mechanisms. National scholarships and multiple competitive fellowships, including a Winthrop Fellowship and an NHMRC postgraduate award, supported his academic achievements. These efforts led him to Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he trained further as a clinical and research fellow.

Richard continued his academic career at Northwestern University and then at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He became a Professor, Chair of the Division of Endocrine-Dependent Tumor Biology, and Co-Director of major cancer research programs. He also held positions at multiple hospitals in New York, helping him remain engaged in patient care and medical education while supporting research programs focused on cancer biology and therapeutics through translational impact.

Richard Pestell’s research contributed to the knowledge base supporting cancer therapeutics. His research on cyclin D1 was cited in the seminal publications underpinning CDK inhibitor clinical trials and their adoption as a standard therapy for breast cancer globally. His work on CCR5 provided the scientific framework for current oncology clinical trials with CCR5 inhibitors. His scholarly record includes over 700 publications, more than 110,000 citations, an h-index of 162, and extensive invitations to give invited lectures around the world.

In 2002, he became the Director of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University. He also served as Chair of the Department of Oncology and Associate Vice President at Georgetown University Medical Center. In this capacity, he was responsible for research, clinical operations, and faculty development, and he participated in institutional restructuring and growth. He built community partnerships, enhanced research programs, and expanded clinical services across Georgetown and MedStar systems.

Richard took on additional leadership roles in 2005 as the Director of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Chair of the Department of Cancer Biology, and head of the Oncology Service Line at Thomas Jefferson University. He later became the Executive Vice President, charged with enterprise-wide strategic decisions across a system of 30,000 employees. At Jefferson, he directed an overall cancer enterprise with an annual budget of> $350 m and led efforts in clinical care, research infrastructure, regional expansion, and team building. During his tenure, the cancer center rose from 64th to 17th.

Richard Pestell held leadership roles in academia outside of the US and contributed to research, education, and outreach initiatives. He was a founding Director of the Delaware Valley Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, helped develop new education pathways for historically black colleges, and led global cancer outreach at the International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research. He also served on faculty or advisory boards with the University of Melbourne, the University of Western Australia, Nanyang Technological University, Xavier University School of Medicine, Kazan Federal University, and several European institutions.

He has served with prominent scientific bodies, including the Academia Europaea, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the American Society for Clinical Investigation, and the Royal Society of Biology, among others. His awards included the RD Wright Medallion, the Eric Susman Prize in Medicine, and his appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2019. He is also the founder of six biotechnology companies: LightSeed, ProstaGene (acquired in 2018), EcoGenome, StromaGenesis, ioROC, and Shenandoah Pharmaceuticals. Along with these ventures, he has raised nearly 50 million dollars from investors, plus more than 80 million dollars as a principal investigator on NIH research grants.

Richard Pestell has remained committed to philanthropy, community service, and cultural engagement. At Georgetown and at Jefferson, he led philanthropic efforts that produced transformational gifts and created new ways to sustain ongoing fundraising in support of cancer care, wellness centers, and community outreach initiatives. He has served on boards including the National Museum of American Jewish History, the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, the Historic St. Peter’s Church Preservation Corporation, the American Cancer Society committees, and several university societies. He supported the Olivia Newton-John Wellness Center through a fundraising trek on The Great Wall. He now serves as President of the Pennsylvania Cancer and Regenerative Medicine Center, as the Blumberg Distinguished Professor of Translational Medical Research at the Baruch Blumberg Institute, and as a member of the Wistar Institute Cancer Center, continuing to support global cancer programs, mentor scientific leaders, and develop technologies for improved diagnostics and treatment.

“Share hope. Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible—every day.”

Richard Pestell earned his M.B., B.S. at the University of Western Australia, graduating at the top of his class, guided by a commitment to medical discovery. His medical training continued as a physician in training at the Royal Perth Hospital and S... Show more

Rohit Wadhwa is a senior software engineer and architect with over 15 years of experience in full-stack development, system architecture, and leading cross-functional engineering teams. He specializes in building large-scale, cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, React, and React Native, with extensive experience across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
Currently at Walmart Technologies, Rohit leads the development of next-generation omnichannel point-of-sale applications supporting web and mobile platforms. His work contributes to transaction volumes exceeding $1 billion, with a focus on scalability, reliability, accessibility (WCAG compliance), and global deployment. He has driven architectural design, chaos engineering practices, and production resiliency initiatives while leading multiple Scrum teams.
Previously, Rohit served as a Senior Java Developer at Hexaware Technologies, supporting Fannie Mae’s large-scale mortgage financing systems. There, he modernized legacy platforms using AWS, microservices, and Spring technologies, implementing blue/green deployments, circuit breaker patterns, and automation frameworks to ensure high availability for national financial services.
Earlier in his career, he worked with CVS Healthcare (MedHOK) and Citi (via TCS), developing enterprise and healthcare applications, distributed systems, and ESB-based integrations. His experience spans performance tuning, database optimization, automation testing, and production support in regulated and high-availability environments.
Rohit holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and is an AWS Certified Developer and Solutions Architect. His technical expertise includes microservices, REST APIs, SQL and NoSQL databases, CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and agile software development methodologies.

Rohit Wadhwa is a senior software engineer and architect with over 15 years of experience in full-stack development, system architecture, and leading cross-functional engineering teams. He specializes in building large-scale, cloud-native application... Show more

Amber Hasan is an interdisciplinary artist and community organizer focused on using Creative Practice as a tool for change. Amber is Co-Founder of The Sister Tour collective, she has worked with photographer LaToya Ruby Frazier regarding the Flint Water Crisis, she is a Board Member of Title Track Michigan, and a Board Member of Commongrounds, where she is the advocate for the Boardman River in Traverse City, Michigan.

Amber Hasan is an interdisciplinary artist and community organizer focused on using Creative Practice as a tool for change. Amber is Co-Founder of The Sister Tour collective, she has worked with photographer LaToya Ruby Frazier regarding the Flint W... Show more

Mike has been the OS deployment engineer at a number of companies over the years.  Curretly he is the Intune architect, OSD lead and ConfigMgr senior engineer at a major hospital/health system in Michigan.  At his position there he is responsible for endpoint management, OS deployment and WaaS implementations.

Mike also is an Intune consultant, working with clients ranging from police departments, shipping companies, biotech, oil and gas, and manufacturing. He's helped them start from scratch, migrate from hybrid to cloud only and fine-tune their Intune setups.

Mike enjoys sharing knowledge with the community focusing on Intune, ConfigMgr, PowerShell and PowerBI. He enjoys gardening, Godzilla, bicycling, and TVs/movies from the 1930s-1950s.

Mike has been the OS deployment engineer at a number of companies over the years.  Curretly he is the Intune architect, OSD lead and ConfigMgr senior engineer at a major hospital/health system in Michigan.  At his position there he is responsible for... Show more

Ted Oshman, who also practices professionally as Theodore Oshman, is a veteran trial attorney and legal strategist with more than 40 years of experience representing individuals harmed by corporate negligence, defective products, and medical malpractice. He is the owner and principal attorney of The Oshman Firm, a nationally active plaintiff litigation practice based in New Jersey and New York City. Since beginning his legal career in 1984 and assuming firm ownership in 1985, he has secured over $500 million in recoveries for clients involved in complex mass tort and catastrophic injury matters.

His academic background includes earning an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Rochester. This scientific foundation enabled him to analyze medical records, technical data, and expert testimony. He later earned a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and completed additional coursework at the New York University School of Professional Studies to expand his professional and business knowledge. He is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey and has represented clients nationwide.

Ted Oshman began practicing law with The Oshman Firm and its predecessor entities in 1984. From the start, his practice focused on cases involving negligence, defective products, unsafe pharmaceuticals, environmental contamination, and medical errors. In 1985, he assumed ownership of The Oshman Firm and has remained in that role for more than four decades, maintaining active involvement in case development and litigation strategy.

Under his leadership, the firm has handled environmental litigation, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, and personal injury law. The Oshman Firm has been appointed as lead counsel or co-lead counsel in numerous mass tort litigations. He has also served in court-designated leadership roles, including liaison counsel and positions on Plaintiffs’ Steering Committees in Multi-County Litigations involving drug product liability and medical device claims. In 2019, the firm was named “Best Lawyers Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report.

His litigation results include over $55 million recovered in the Roundup litigation, more than $40 million recovered in the transvaginal mesh litigation, and a $42 million cash payment with a structured annuity in a medical malpractice case involving failure to monitor labor progress properly. Outside of legal practice, Ted Oshman holds leadership roles in Naliboki Enterprises, LLC, Sonaro Realty Corp., NeoVC, and eMatrix Energy Systems, Inc., while remaining active in philanthropy and family life with his wife, Anne, and their three children.

Ted Oshman, who also practices professionally as Theodore Oshman, is a veteran trial attorney and legal strategist with more than 40 years of experience representing individuals harmed by corporate negligence, defective products, and medical malpract... Show more

Why Speakers Like Me Belong in Technical Conferences:
Most technical summits focus on tooling and infrastructure, but few address the human system behind the work. Engineers and startup leaders operate under constant pressure, with little training on how to regulate stress, manage emotions, or navigate team dynamics.

As a former tech consultant turned somatic relationship coach, I help high-performing men and founders master their internal systems through emotional intelligence, breathwork, and nervous system awareness. My clients include developers, architects, CTOs, and CEOs who want to lead with clarity and scale without burnout. Talks like mine bring real value by supporting the humans behind the code.

Bio:
Nita Chakrabarty is an internationally recognized coach, speaker, and facilitator who helps successful people build emotionally intelligent, deeply fulfilling relationships without the confusion, burnout, or emotional guesswork.

She currently serves as Coach in Residence for an AI startup, where she brings emotional intelligence, nervous system regulation, and embodied leadership into the heart of innovation and team culture.

With a background in executive consulting and over a decade of experience in somatic therapy, subconscious reprogramming, and trauma-informed coaching, Nita bridges modern leadership with ancient embodiment wisdom. Her work combines neuroscience, breathwork, and polarity dynamics to help high-achieving men reclaim grounded masculine presence and lead with clarity in both love and business.

She is the founder of SoulEmbodiment™ and Extraordinary Love™, transformational programs that guide visionary leaders through emotional mastery, nervous system resilience, and conscious relational leadership.

In addition to speaking and facilitating, Nita offers private 1:1 coaching, immersive intensives, and retreats that support deep personal transformation. Whether she is on stage or in sacred ceremony space, she is known for helping leaders access truth, regulate their bodies, and rise into embodied leadership inside and out.

Why Speakers Like Me Belong in Technical Conferences: Most technical summits focus on tooling and infrastructure, but few address the human system behind the work. Engineers and startup leaders operate under constant pressure, with little training o... Show more

Anup has significantly contributed to the Google Summer of Code (GSoC) program, where his focus lies in crafting the Firefox Profiler Converter for Linux Perf Tool. This innovative work empowers advanced performance visualization on Linux OS, showcasing his prowess in perf tool, eBPF, and tracing techniques.

Anup has significantly contributed to the Google Summer of Code (GSoC) program, where his focus lies in crafting the Firefox Profiler Converter for Linux Perf Tool. This innovative work empowers advanced performance visualization on Linux OS, showcas... Show more

Amit is the Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)/Data Architect at Kanerika and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of data analytics. Amit is Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (2023) and Power BI Community Super User since 2020.

Amit is the Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)/Data Architect at Kanerika and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of data analytics. Amit is Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (2023) and Power BI Community Super User since 2020. Show more

Devi Manoharan is an Enterprise Quality Engineering Specialist with advanced expertise in healthcare claims automation, X12 EDI compliance, and intelligent testing frameworks for payer and provider ecosystems. With extensive experience across healthcare, insurance, and financial domains, she has led quality engineering initiatives for large-scale claims adjudication systems, HIPAA-compliant EDI transactions, real-time processing pipelines, and enterprise data modernisation programs.
Her technical strengths include Selenium WebDriver, Java, Python, Cucumber BDD, TestNG, API testing, microservices validation, Kafka event-driven workflows, ETL/ELT data quality, and complex integration testing across SFTP, MQ, and cloud-based ecosystems. Devi has delivered high-impact automation frameworks, adaptive QE strategies, risk-based validation techniques, and scalable test architectures that improve first-pass adjudication accuracy, reduce operational defects, and accelerate payer modernisation.
Recognised for her analytical depth, leadership, and collaborative problem-solving, Devi plays a key role in driving quality, compliance, and innovation across mission-critical healthcare platforms. She is deeply committed to advancing automation, intelligent validation, and next-generation Quality Engineering to support faster, more accurate, and interoperable healthcare systems.

Devi Manoharan is an Enterprise Quality Engineering Specialist with advanced expertise in healthcare claims automation, X12 EDI compliance, and intelligent testing frameworks for payer and provider ecosystems. With extensive experience across healthc... Show more

Devdas Gupta is a seasoned technology leader and Principal Software Engineer & Architect with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of AI-driven enterprise solutions, distributed systems design and architecture, and cloud integration, modernizing mission-critical platforms across the fintech, e-commerce, and healthcare sectors.

Currently serving as a Senior Manager of Software Development and Engineering Lead at Charles Schwab, USA, his expertise spans cloud-native distributed systems design and orchestration, including microservices, event-driven architectures, and intelligent automation.

A Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow of BCS and IET, he actively contributes to the global technology community as a research paper reviewer, keynote speaker, hackathon judge, and mentor. Passionate about innovation, he drives engineering excellence, enterprise integration, and automation-led development. In addition to his technical leadership, he volunteers with IEEE committees and serves as a professional assessor and thought leader, helping shape the next generation of engineers and intelligent digital solutions.

Devdas Gupta is a seasoned technology leader and Principal Software Engineer & Architect with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of AI-driven enterprise solutions, distributed systems design and architecture, and cloud integration, moder... Show more

Born in Kindu the 9/9/1999, Gilbert Bemwiz discovered computing at age 14 through mobile video games. Despite having an aptitude for mathematics, he chose the Computer Commerce program out of pure passion for technology.

At 16, his interest in tech led him to experiment - sometimes to the point of "crashing" phones! Graduating in 2017, he joined the first cohort at MAPON University where, finding the curriculum too general, he embarked on intensive self-directed learning in the computer lab.

In 2019, he co-created "Busoga," a local social network. In 2021, his "intelligent virtual ophthalmologist" project won an innovation award. Confronted with the lack of medical data adapted to the Congolese context, this field experience led him to develop "Tradition Learning."

Currently serving as the Professional Practice Officer at ISTA-Kindu, a freelance consultant, and a Data & ML Engineer Intern at Neotex.ai DRC, he applies his expertise to innovative projects while sharing his passion for developing artificial intelligence tailored to African realities.

Born in Kindu the 9/9/1999, Gilbert Bemwiz discovered computing at age 14 through mobile video games. Despite having an aptitude for mathematics, he chose the Computer Commerce program out of pure passion for technology. At 16, his interest in tec... Show more

Present computer vision engineer at Dark Horse INC USA ,former Lead AI Engineer at Omdena , worked with 3 + companies in AI development , Holding Patent and Research on AI ,Former Intern at IIT Patna and Researcher at IIT Bombay ,I am a Medical Entrepreneur aiming to create a Better world by my AI Pocket Doctor Mankibaat. , Speaker & Mentor

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/anustupmukherjee

Present computer vision engineer at Dark Horse INC USA ,former Lead AI Engineer at Omdena , worked with 3 + companies in AI development , Holding Patent and Research on AI ,Former Intern at IIT Patna and Researcher at IIT Bombay ,I am a Medical Entre... Show more

Michael Ciullo, a Miami entrepreneur, has focused his career on creating companies that make healthcare more efficient and accessible. As the founder and CEO of Nsure Healthcare Services, he has led the business from its early beginnings to national recognition, enabling medical practices to manage billing and revenue processes more effectively. His path reflects steady determination, reinvestment, and the ability to turn challenges into long-term opportunities.

He started his career in B2B SaaS sales, where he built a foundation in business development and technology. With no formal education and few resources, he relied on persistence to move forward. After gaining several years of experience, he launched his first revenue cycle management venture, marking the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey. In 2015, he established Nsure Healthcare Services, which quickly grew and earned a spot on the Inc. 500 list. Following that success, he created Nsight Health, a remote care provider focused on monitoring patients with chronic conditions, which also achieved significant growth.

Before founding his own companies, Michael Ciullo of Miami held significant leadership positions that prepared him for entrepreneurship. As director of sales at Mobile Solutions, later Brightfin, he played a role in securing Inc. 5000 recognition and expanding the company’s client base. Later, as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at MP Cloud Technologies, he helped drive revenue growth and led a team specializing in healthcare software. These experiences provided him with valuable insight into scaling organizations and leading effectively.

Over time, his portfolio expanded to include ventures that tackle issues such as insurance discovery, patient engagement, and deductible management. His companies now support hundreds of practices nationwide, benefiting thousands of providers and reaching millions of patients. This national presence shows how consistent growth and vision can lead to meaningful impact in the healthcare system.

Alongside his business efforts, he is committed to charitable programs and community service. He contributes to initiatives that provide school supplies, assist employees, and support environmental and faith-based projects. He also engages with networks of leaders who share a focus on mentorship and collaboration.

In his personal life, he enjoys traveling with his wife, playing guitar, cooking, and staying active. Mike Ciullo’s career highlights how persistence and vision can create lasting results, expanding his influence from Miami to a national presence in the healthcare industry.

Michael Ciullo, a Miami entrepreneur, has focused his career on creating companies that make healthcare more efficient and accessible. As the founder and CEO of Nsure Healthcare Services, he has led the business from its early beginnings to national ... Show more

I hold a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and a Master’s in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology. With 3 years of experience as a Data Scientist in the IT healthcare sector, I have worked on AI-driven analytics, data engineering, and building scalable solutions. Passionate about data-driven decision-making and API-first architectures, I focus on bridging the gap between raw data and actionable insights through AI-powered solutions.

I hold a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and a Master’s in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology. With 3 years of experience as a Data Scientist in the IT healthcare sector, I have worked on AI-driven analytics, data engineering, and b... Show more

Dr. Ankur Bindal is the President and Co-Founder of the Southern California-based Aroga Group, a company established in 2020 that focuses on residential and commercial real estate investing, development, holding, and management services. He leads the organization with an emphasis on strategic discipline, operational clarity, and long-term value creation, drawing on years of executive experience across healthcare and entrepreneurial ventures.

Ankur Bindal is also the founder of KAB Medical Group, widely known as KMG Psychiatry, with practices in San Diego and Los Angeles. He served as Chief Executive Officer and President for nearly a decade, overseeing clinical growth, innovation, and organizational structure. After successfully scaling the practice and solidifying its reputation, he transitioned his attention fully to advancing Aroga Group’s expanding real estate portfolio.

As a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep specialist, Dr. Bindal built a clinical career grounded in comprehensive, forward-thinking care. His work included medication management, psychotherapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy, and intranasal ketamine treatment. By integrating traditional psychiatric methods with advanced therapeutic options, he aimed to deliver meaningful outcomes for patients with complex and treatment-resistant conditions.

Dr. Bindal gained international recognition for his expertise in brain stimulation therapies, particularly Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. His practice treated diverse patient populations, including former professional athletes, physicians, and individuals from underserved communities worldwide. He earned Diamond Circle Provider status for high-volume TMS services and received the Outstanding Leadership and Outstanding Corporation Awards at Health Conference 2.0 in 2023.

Throughout his career, Dr. Bindal has consistently been recognized for leadership, innovation, and clinical excellence. He has been named a Top Doctor, while KMG Psychiatry was voted Best in San Diego in both 2024 and 2025. Patient satisfaction ratings regularly ranged from 4.8 to 5.0, reflecting a practice built on trust, quality care, and a strong patient-centered philosophy.

Beyond his clinical and business leadership, Dr. Ankur Bindal has served on healthcare committees, quality monitoring boards, and professional advisory groups. He has spoken at national and regional conferences, appeared on television discussing healthcare leadership and entrepreneurship, and been featured in Time Magazine and Forbes. He remains committed to professional engagement, community service, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and dog.

Dr. Ankur Bindal is the President and Co-Founder of the Southern California-based Aroga Group, a company established in 2020 that focuses on residential and commercial real estate investing, development, holding, and management services. He leads the... Show more

Ngum Dilis is a mental health and development professional driven by a powerful belief that wellbeing, dignity, and digital inclusion are fundamental rights for women and girls everywhere. Her work spans post-conflict and resource-limited settings, where she designs and leads trauma-informed, community-centered interventions that restore hope, strengthen resilience, and reconnect survivors to supportive social structures. As the light bearer of Ribbons to Visions, Ngum creates transformative spaces for teenage girls to challenge limiting narratives, navigate digital spaces safely, and cultivate self-awareness, empathy, and courage in the face of systemic barriers, impacting the lives of over 30 young girls within her community through this initiative. She is also a compelling voice on national and international platforms; she speaks with clarity and compassion on digital safety, inclusion, and the silent weight of depression and anxiety on young people’s lives. Through initiatives such as Include Her and Do It For/With HER, Ngum continues to ignite social change, championing mental wellbeing and inclusive digital futures where women, girls, and children in vulnerable communities can thrive, be seen, and be heard.

Ngum Dilis is a mental health and development professional driven by a powerful belief that wellbeing, dignity, and digital inclusion are fundamental rights for women and girls everywhere. Her work spans post-conflict and resource-limited settings, w... Show more

SDE @IBM Data & AI, working on IBM watsonx™. Software Engineering Researcher at UIUC. Formerly at Niramai & IIT Hyderabad, researching ML for breast cancer and gene regulatory networks. Built cognitive tools for dementia prevention as a student entrepreneur. Google KaggleX Mentee, AWS Scholar, Harvard WE Tech Fellow, and Oxford & MIT Summer School alumna. Advocate for STEM representation, speaker, and published AI researcher.

SDE @IBM Data & AI, working on IBM watsonx™. Software Engineering Researcher at UIUC. Formerly at Niramai & IIT Hyderabad, researching ML for breast cancer and gene regulatory networks. Built cognitive tools for dementia prevention as a student entre... Show more