Markus and his teams have been working on Java IDE and database tools, frameworks as well as on various open-source projects for 20+ years. Markus is the CEO and founder of Cyrock.AI, Inc. which is the company behind the Eclipse open-source projects EclipseStore, Eclipse Serializer, and Eclipse Data Grid powering Cyrock.AI as the first vector database based on a microservices architecture. He is also the editor-in-chief for the free JAVAPRO magazine and the founder and co-organizer of the Java community conference series JCON. He is an independent editor for several magazines, and loves speaking at developer conferences and user groups around the world.

Markus and his teams have been working on Java IDE and database tools, frameworks as well as on various open-source projects for 20+ years. Markus is the CEO and founder of Cyrock.AI, Inc. which is the company behind the Eclipse open-source projects ... Show more

Winner of CHANNEL ASIA WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY 2023 award. As an AI/IoT specialist at Avanade, I lead advanced analytics with a focus on AI and IoT solutions across Southeast Asia. I have over 10 years of experience in strategy consulting, presales, technical architecture, and innovation for data and AI projects. I am also a Microsoft AI MVP ( three times) and a certified Azure AI Engineer.

I have hands-on expertise in generative AI, large language models, prompt engineering, model fine-tuning, and vector embeddings. I have successfully led the first enterprise integration of Gen AI in SEA, working with Azure Open AI, Vector db, LangChain, and other open source tools. I am passionate about solving complex business problems with AI, such as knowledge mining, sustainability, ethical AI, predictive analytics, hyper personalization, and intelligent decision support systems. I have also delivered AI/IoT solutions for various industry verticals and sectors, such as government, retail, energy, and FSI, using Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Digital Twins, Azure IoT Edge, and other cloud and edge computing technologies.

As a public speaker and a blogger, I enjoy sharing my insights and learnings on AI/ML topics, such as Generative AI, conversational AI, Azure AI, and ML.NET. I have spoken at Microsoft conferences and other technical events globally, and mentored and trained teams for AI hackathons and trainings. I am also involved in AI research and development, creating AI/ML accelerators, MLOps frameworks, and data science tooling. My mission is to help businesses grow and optimize their processes with AI/IoT, and to empower and inspire others to embrace the power and potential of AI.

Winner of CHANNEL ASIA WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY 2023 award. As an AI/IoT specialist at Avanade, I lead advanced analytics with a focus on AI and IoT solutions across Southeast Asia. I have over 10 years of experience in strategy consulting, presales, tech... Show more

Shannon’s background in global public health has shaped her commitment to community and accessibility, guiding her work leading Fabric Community Engagement at Microsoft. She loves helping people find their place in the data world—a journey that began when she first discovered the magic of Power Query, sparking a lasting enchantment with Microsoft BI tools. Now, whether she’s conjuring up data insights with the Workout Wednesday team, gathering with fellow data witches in user groups, or brewing up connections, Shannon’s focus is on making data feel less intimidating. She’s dedicated to building a welcoming community where data pros and newcomers alike can learn, grow, and connect—casting spells of empathy and connection to bring people together.

Shannon’s background in global public health has shaped her commitment to community and accessibility, guiding her work leading Fabric Community Engagement at Microsoft. She loves helping people find their place in the data world—a journey that began... Show more

As a Subject Matter Expert, I operate at the intersection of agentic systems, large-scale data platforms, and real-time infrastructure, leading research and architecture for systems where data, equipment, and applications become active, self-governing entities.

My work focuses on defining and evolving agent-native system architectures that span cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. I design platforms where datasets, filesystems, equipment catalogs, and services own their workflows, lifecycle, and operational intent, enabling near real-time adaptation, autonomous coordination, and policy-driven execution.

I stay hands-on with the systems I design. I prototype, wire up, stress-test, and iterate on real platforms - often moving from whiteboard to running code, from UI interaction to control plane logic, from local experiments to production-grade infrastructure.

I work across frontend, backend, and infrastructure layers, not as isolated components but as a single system that must behave predictably under load, failure, and change. My focus is on making complex systems understandable, operable, and pleasant to evolve - for both humans and machines.

I build systems around reliability, security, and isolation by design, using declarative resource models, infrastructure-as-code, and custom controllers to map desired state into observable, governable reality. I actively integrate practices from AIOps, MLOps, DevSecOps, and Site Reliability Engineering, ensuring that intelligent systems remain explainable, operable, and safe at scale.

A core strength of my work is designing near real-time telemetry, metrics, and event pipelines that operate across heterogeneous environments and process data at multi-terabyte scale. These pipelines are not treated as observability add-ons, but as first-class architectural primitives that enable feedback, learning, and adaptation.

My experience spans high-reliability and regulated domains, including finance, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and industrial automation. This includes architecting reactive financial systems, contributing to GxP-aligned MES platforms, and designing control and automation systems for semiconductor manufacturing and robotics, with deep experience in SECS/HSMS-based integrations.

As a Subject Matter Expert, I operate at the intersection of agentic systems, large-scale data platforms, and real-time infrastructure, leading research and architecture for systems where data, equipment, and applications become active, self-governin... Show more

Bryce is obsessed with creating products that people want to use. He helps organizations of all sizes test, and ship their ideas.

Bryce has been speaking since the age of 3. Sometimes called a designer, a developer, a strategist, a writer, and even a carpenter, he has led teams and worked in the trenches. Bryce is a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies, a certified Design Sprint Master, a list over-user, and a recovering "filler word" addict. He shares his knowledge by mentoring and teaching from his homeland, the not-always-frozen Minnesota.

Ask Bryce about saving the rainforest through design @ Project M or his most epic Boundary Waters Wilderness adventure.

Bryce is obsessed with creating products that people want to use. He helps organizations of all sizes test, and ship their ideas. Bryce has been speaking since the age of 3. Sometimes called a designer, a developer, a strategist, a writer, and ev... Show more

Antonio is a seasoned Agile Coach with a wealth of experience in delivery management across the UK. With a foundation as a Java Developer early in his career, he excels in bridging communication gaps between development teams and business stakeholders. Having worked in diverse environments spanning three countries, Antonio has honed his ability to appreciate varying perspectives and cultivate cultural awareness
He usually speaks about Agile, DevOps and Mental Health across Europe and US.

Antonio is a seasoned Agile Coach with a wealth of experience in delivery management across the UK. With a foundation as a Java Developer early in his career, he excels in bridging communication gaps between development teams and business stakeholder... Show more

Thirty years in development and still obsessed with learning, building, and sharing. I fell into Dynamics in 2011 and never looked back. My mission now? Help others see that being generous with knowledge doesn’t make you weaker—it makes the whole community stronger. We can share, collaborate, and still compete like pros. Friendly doesn’t mean soft—it means confident enough to help others rise too.

Thirty years in development and still obsessed with learning, building, and sharing. I fell into Dynamics in 2011 and never looked back. My mission now? Help others see that being generous with knowledge doesn’t make you weaker—it makes the whole com... Show more

Daniel has over 19 years of Information Technology experience in a wide variety of companies which includes small businesses to global level enterprise companies. Daniel has worked with Industrial, Financial and Healthcare companies and has a vast experience in the importance of leveraging low-code and AI services to increase production and improve efficiency keeping in mind governance and security.

Daniel is primarily focused on delivering efficient and competitive business solutions around cloud and hybrid services. His passion is around Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Power Platform, and Microsoft AI services. With the knowledge and experience he gathers, in return, shares it through his YouTube channel and the conferences he speaks at.

Daniel has over 19 years of Information Technology experience in a wide variety of companies which includes small businesses to global level enterprise companies. Daniel has worked with Industrial, Financial and Healthcare companies and has a vast ex... Show more

I’m a software engineer with over 7 years of experience building Flutter apps. After exploring different areas of software development, mobile became my home and Flutter turned out to be a really good fit.

Most of my career has been in healthcare, where I’m currently working on Digizorg, a Dutch digital healthcare platform that helps patients navigate the healthcare system.

Beyond that, I mentor junior developers at TBR Group, a Flutter app development company. I also contribute to open source, including my package transformable_list_view, and regularly attend Flutter conferences. I just really enjoy sharing things I wish I had known earlier.

I’m a software engineer with over 7 years of experience building Flutter apps. After exploring different areas of software development, mobile became my home and Flutter turned out to be a really good fit. Most of my career has been in healthcare,... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Platform / Cloud Engineer with experience designing, building and operating highly available Kubernetes platforms across both public and private cloud environments. Specialized in multi-cloud architecture,GitOps-driven CI/CD, infrastructure automation and production-grade observability for regulated and large-scale enterprise environments including banking, gaming, telecom, healthcare and tourism.

Senior Platform / Cloud Engineer with experience designing, building and operating highly available Kubernetes platforms across both public and private cloud environments. Specialized in multi-cloud architecture,GitOps-driven CI/CD, infrastructure au... Show more

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 context engineering, 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 context engineering, knowledge graphs,... Show more

I'm an AI/ML Engineer passionate about building intelligent systems that solve real-world problems using Large Language Models, RAG architectures, and production-grade MLOps.

WHAT I DO:
• Design and deploy production-ready LLM applications using RAG, embeddings, and semantic search
• Build scalable ML pipelines with distributed training and model optimization (quantization, LoRA/QLoRA)
• Implement cloud-native AI solutions on AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, and GCP Vertex AI
• Develop MLOps workflows with Kubernetes, Docker, MLflow, and CI/CD automation

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
Languages & Frameworks: Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, HuggingFace
LLM Technologies: RAG systems, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, quantization (GGUF/GPTQ), vLLM
Cloud & MLOps: AWS (Bedrock, SageMaker), Azure OpenAI, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform
Data Engineering: Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow, Databricks, Snowflake
Vector Databases: Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma, FAISS

RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS:
→ Improved LLM reasoning accuracy by 35% on GSM8K and HumanEval benchmarks
→ Reduced ML inference costs by 50% through quantization and GPU optimization
→ Built microservices handling 10M+ daily events with 99.9% uptime
→ Designed enterprise RAG systems for large-scale semantic search

FEATURED PROJECTS:
• PrometheusAI: Privacy-first offline LLM assistant for Android (LLaMA, Granite, GGUF)
• NeuralScale: Distributed training framework with multi-GPU acceleration
• OmniGen: Multi-modal generation engine using LoRA/LCM

I'm actively seeking full-time AI/ML Engineering opportunities where I can leverage my expertise in LLMs, RAG systems, and production AI to drive business impact.

samir.s.sengupta@gmail.com
https://www.github.com/SamirSengupta
https://www.samcodeman.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirsengupta/

Let's connect if you're working on cutting-edge AI problems or hiring for ML/AI roles!

I'm an AI/ML Engineer passionate about building intelligent systems that solve real-world problems using Large Language Models, RAG architectures, and production-grade MLOps. WHAT I DO: • Design and deploy production-ready LLM applications using ... Show more

Luis Zuñiga is a Cloud Architect specialized in the convergence of Autonomous Automation, Applied Intelligence, and Proactive Defense. With an expert focus on AWS and GCP production environments (PRD), Luis designs high-level resilient architectures that prioritize security and scalability at their core.

His expertise lies in automating complex security strategies through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), utilizing Terraform and YAML to build governed, self-healing cloud ecosystems. Currently, Luis is pioneering the implementation of Generative AI within production workflows, transforming how organizations detect threats and optimize operations through intelligent systems.

An active member of the global Dev community, Luis is an AWS Community Builder and a prolific technical writer. He is dedicated to bridging the gap between sophisticated security paradigms and automated execution, delivering strategic roadmaps that help teams transition to a state of continuous, AI-driven resilience.

Luis Zuñiga is a Cloud Architect specialized in the convergence of Autonomous Automation, Applied Intelligence, and Proactive Defense. With an expert focus on AWS and GCP production environments (PRD), Luis designs high-level resilient architectures ... Show more

Sahil is an AI researcher and innovator with over three years of experience pioneering solutions in optimisation, safety, and responsible AI. His research on making large language models more self-aware and trustworthy includes over ten presentations at leading NLP venues such as NAACL, ACL, IASEAI and IEEE, showcasing new methods that reduce hallucinations by up to 20% and improve AI self-awareness by nearly 37% for safer responses. He has received over $7500 in fellowships and grants over the years for his impactful research.

Beyond his industrial work, Sahil loves bridging cutting-edge research with real-world impact, from designing an AI-powered geodatabase of 700,000 healthcare facilities that helps 1.4 billion people access emergency care in India to a fairness-driven AI algorithm for electoral boundary mapping to ensure free and fair elections. His experience as a guest researcher at TU Eindhoven and UC Irvine has shaped a truly global perspective on trustworthy and efficient AI design.

Driven by a vision to make AI safe, and impactful, Sahil continues to develop scalable frameworks that combine technical innovation with social responsibility ensuring AI systems serve humanity truthfully and with utmost safety.

Sahil is an AI researcher and innovator with over three years of experience pioneering solutions in optimisation, safety, and responsible AI. His research on making large language models more self-aware and trustworthy includes over ten presentations... Show more

Varsha Das loves helping developers bridge the gap between AI experimentation and production-ready services. After seven years as a backend engineer in healthcare and fintech, she shifted from being just a consumer to becoming a creator—writing Medium articles, producing YouTube videos, mentoring developers, and publishing her first e-book on Spring Boot. As a Developer Advocate for Java + AI at AWS, she focuses on translating enterprise Java complexity into digestible narratives through storytelling that transforms confusing concepts into "aha!" moments. Varsha believes most technical concepts aren't inherently complex—they're just poorly told stories waiting for better narrators. Outside of work, you'll find her cafe-hopping with a good book, pizza, and hot chocolate, or writing personal essays exploring neuroscience and psychology.

Varsha Das loves helping developers bridge the gap between AI experimentation and production-ready services. After seven years as a backend engineer in healthcare and fintech, she shifted from being just a consumer to becoming a creator—writing Mediu... Show more

Shahar Shporer is a DevOps architect with experience building secure, scalable infrastructure and developer-friendly CI/CD workflows across multi-cloud environments. She brings expertise in Python, Infrastructure as Code, and test-driven DevOps practices and automated solutions. Shahar thrives on translating complex engineering challenges into elegant, developer-friendly DevOps solutions that foster productivity and organizational growth.

Outside the world of pipelines and platforms, Shahar is also a certified paramedical tattoo artist, creating 3D areola reconstruction tattoos and helping breast cancer survivors reclaim their bodies with dignity and art.

Shahar Shporer is a DevOps architect with experience building secure, scalable infrastructure and developer-friendly CI/CD workflows across multi-cloud environments. She brings expertise in Python, Infrastructure as Code, and test-driven DevOps pract... Show more

Lea Hildermeier ist Projektmanagerin im HFD/CHE und dort u.a. für den Think Tank "Well-Being und Mental Health im digitalen Zeitalter an Hochschulen" zuständig. Zuvor studierte sie Anglistik, Erziehungswissenschaft und Psychologie an der Universität Bielefeld.
Als DigitalChangeMaker der Kohorte 2024 engagierte sich Lea in den Bereichen studentische Partizipation, Student Wellbeing und dem Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz in der Hochschulbildung. Seit September 2024 engagiert sich Lea im Common Grounds Forum, damit junge Menschen ihre Stimme in bildungs- und digitalpolitischen Anliegen einbringen können.

Lea Hildermeier ist Projektmanagerin im HFD/CHE und dort u.a. für den Think Tank "Well-Being und Mental Health im digitalen Zeitalter an Hochschulen" zuständig. Zuvor studierte sie Anglistik, Erziehungswissenschaft und Psychologie an der Universität... Show more

Simon Owen has a background of working in healthcare and manufacture, and has driven global adoption of the Power Platform. He's established CoEs to implement digital guardrails and governance, and grown internal communities of thousands of people spread across the globe.

He's an international speaker who has taken part in events across the Power Platform community as well as major Microsoft events. He's a passionate advocate of the Power Platform and the way it doesn't just transform organisations and processes, but also transforms lives... Including his! :)

Simon Owen has a background of working in healthcare and manufacture, and has driven global adoption of the Power Platform. He's established CoEs to implement digital guardrails and governance, and grown internal communities of thousands of people sp... Show more

With over a decade of experience spanning data engineering and cybersecurity, Niladri is a versatile and accomplished professional currently working as Lead Engineer - Thread Detection and Automation at StoneX Group, where he focuses on advancing cyber defence, observability, and secure data systems at scale. His career has included pivotal roles at leading global firms such as Cognizant, Eli Lilly, Accenture, and KPMG, where he has driven initiatives in eDiscovery, digital forensics, GRC, security engineering, and cloud observability.

Combining hands-on technical expertise with strategic vision, he brings a unique lens to solving complex problems at the intersection of data, threat operations, and governance. His recent work explores synthetic media abuse, deepfake detection, and the evolution of adversarial AI in enterprise environments.

With over a decade of experience spanning data engineering and cybersecurity, Niladri is a versatile and accomplished professional currently working as Lead Engineer - Thread Detection and Automation at StoneX Group, where he focuses on advancing cyb... Show more

With almost 20 years of experience, Johnie began his career building custom software for Cox Communications to facilitate communication between engineers and field employees. At Cox, he completed Leadership Academy, an elite year-long training program offered to top employees of the company and received many accolades for his customer service skills. Johnie also spent four years working for the state of Kentucky. He built and supported enterprise software for the Kentucky General Assembly. He also designed and built a universal funding application (UFA) for Kentucky Housing Corporation that gained national recognition from the National Council of State Housing Agencies in 2014, when UFA was nominated for an industry innovation award. At the International Student Exchange Program, Johnie architected and built the back-end tools for the organization’s new platform. At ScholarRx, Johnie worked on the back-end and authoring tools that help the future doctors be the best they can be. At Hygiena, Johnie is building some really cool APIs for the food safety industry.

Johnie is passionate about new technologies and is particularly interested in building new enterprise and mobile applications to streamline processes. Johnie is a Six Sigma Yellow Belt and holds certifications for customer service, implementing and maintaining a SQL server 2008 database, HIPPA awareness for business associates, and HIPPA security. Johnie has been on his church's IT team since 2012 and has served as treasurer since 2013.

With almost 20 years of experience, Johnie began his career building custom software for Cox Communications to facilitate communication between engineers and field employees. At Cox, he completed Leadership Academy, an elite year-long training progra... Show more

Siddhant is a Customer Success Engineer at Solo.io, and a Kubernetes enthusiast. He loves exploring different technologies and understanding their various use cases within the industry. He loves working with Kubernetes, Linux, and various DevOps-related tools. Apart from the technical exploits, he also enjoys focusing on physical and mental fitness and creating content around the same.

Siddhant is a Customer Success Engineer at Solo.io, and a Kubernetes enthusiast. He loves exploring different technologies and understanding their various use cases within the industry. He loves working with Kubernetes, Linux, and various DevOps-rela... Show more

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Pratik Patel is a Java Champion, developer advocate at Azul Systems and has written 3 books on programming (Java, Cloud and OSS). An all around software and hardware nerd with experience in the healthcare, telecom, financial services, and startup sectors. He's also a co-organizer of the Atlanta Java User Group and Enterprise AI Atlanta, conference chairperson for Devnexus, frequent speaker at tech events, and master builder of nachos.

Pratik Patel is a Java Champion, developer advocate at Azul Systems and has written 3 books on programming (Java, Cloud and OSS). An all around software and hardware nerd with experience in the healthcare, telecom, financial services, and startup sec... Show more

Four months after writing my first line of code, I won a Cursor hackathon solo against 27 teams. Not because I out-coded anyone — because I knew exactly who I was building for.

Before learning to code, I spent 17 years building location-independent businesses across 40+ countries. My edge was never technical. It was understanding users and spotting problems before products existed.

When AI changed what was possible, I leaned in. Today I build iOS apps, ship fast, and teach non-technical founders how to turn ideas into real products.

Six apps in six months. A hackathon win. And a growing belief that the most valuable thing you bring to a product was never the code — it’s perspective.

My work sits at the intersection of product thinking, modern AI tooling, and unconventional career paths. I speak about building faster, learning in public, and what happens when domain expertise meets the new generation of developer tools.

Four months after writing my first line of code, I won a Cursor hackathon solo against 27 teams. Not because I out-coded anyone — because I knew exactly who I was building for. Before learning to code, I spent 17 years building location-independen... Show more

𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 𝐊𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 is a Staff Software Engineer and Tech Lead at LinkedIn, where he architects privacy-first mobile infrastructure serving over 1 billion members globally. His 12+ year career has defined the mobile stack for the world's largest technology platforms—his original contributions to the Android ecosystem have been productionized by Google, cited as industry best practices, and deployed to billions of devices.

𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐄 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Raman is an IEEE Senior Member and appointed member of the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society's Technical Committee on Integrated Sensing & Mobile Intelligence, where he helps define industry standards for Next-Gen Mobile AI and 6G Edge Computing.

★ 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 & 𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒
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Raman is an internationally sought-after voice on mobile infrastructure, privacy engineering, and on-device AI:

➤ 𝐀𝐢𝟒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (Las Vegas) — Invited speaker at America's largest AI conference (12,000+ attendees, 90+ countries); speaker roster include Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng

➤ 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐮 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢 — Selected as Keynote Speaker alongside the Director of AI Office (UAE Ministry of Health) and Staff Engineer from X. One of the few non-Google Developer Expert speakers chosen for keynote—selected purely on industry track record

➤ 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 — Google Developer Groups flagship conference around the globe; 1 of 12 distinguished speakers alongside SVP of AI/ML at JPMorgan Chase

➤ 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 — World's largest gathering of women technologists (25,000+ attendees). Expert Braindate Host with sessions fully booked and 100+ attendees on waitlist. Attendees included engineers from Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, NVIDIA, and students from MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, and UC Berkeley

➤ 𝐀𝐈𝐨𝐓 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 — Invited Keynote speaker at a major annual event focusing on the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT)

➤ 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 — Selected among few LinkedIn employees to represent at the conference

★ 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐉𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 & 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏
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Recognized expert judge and technical advisor across elite competitions worldwide:

✰ 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: Technical Judge at Cornell (BigRed//Hacks), Johns Hopkins (HopHacks), University of Washington (DubHacks), UC Berkeley (Cal Hacks; mentor only), Carnegie Mellon (NexHacks)

✰ 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐬: Judge for Monday.com × Lovable × Railway Full-Stack Founder Hackathon (served alongside Member of Technical Staff at Anthropic and AI Director at Verizon); AceMakers GTM Hackathon (Munich); Venture Miner (Vibe Demo Day)

✰ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐘𝐂: Strategic Technical Advisor evaluating ventures on mobile architecture, on-device AI, and enterprise scalability

✰ 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧: Technical Mentor for Harvard/MIT participants competing for $10,000 grant

★ 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 & 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓
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Long-term mentor in LinkedIn's Possibilities in Tech program supporting underrepresented students at Duke and Rutgers. Former career coach for Google's multi-billion dollar Grow with Google initiative, recognized as "Volunteer of the Week." Principal Technical Lead for $100,000 AHRQ-funded research on mobile health technology, with work published in ACM Digital Library.

A believer in mindful leadership, Raman integrates Sikh-inspired principles of humility, stillness, and selfless service (seva) into his approach to engineering and mentorship—fostering cultures that value both excellence and empathy.

𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 𝐊𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 is a Staff Software Engineer and Tech Lead at LinkedIn, where he architects privacy-first mobile infrastructure serving over 1 billion members globally. His 12+ year career has defined the mobile stack for... Show more

Mani Sai Kamal Darla is an engineering professional with over 8 years of experience in analytics, data science, data modeling, and cloud technologies. He currently works as a Senior Analyst at Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR, where he develops data-driven solutions across e-commerce and technology domains. His professional journey spans roles in major organizations including Amazon Robotics, Global Innovation Exchange, and Bharat Electronics Limited, where he has consistently applied analytical approaches to solve complex business challenges.
Mani earned his Master of Science with a Data Science focus from the University of Washington (2021-2023, GPA: 3.75/4.0) and his Bachelor of Technology from the National Institute of Technology, Surathkal (2013-2017, GPA: 8.46/10.0). His academic coursework included data-driven modeling, machine learning, parallel programming, and big data analysis, providing a strong foundation for his current work.
In his current role at Walmart, Mani manages Certificate Lifecycle Management for over 16,000 certificates across the organization and has worked on SSH Key placement process optimization that reduced queue times and SLA by 50%. During his tenure at Amazon Robotics, he led data analysis teams and deployed Tableau dashboards that saved 13 hours per week of reporting time. He also implemented machine learning models including ARIMA and Prophet for forecasting, contributing to a 55% improvement in drive units OEE and $1 million in cost savings.
His technical skills encompass database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, MySQL), programming languages (Python with libraries like Scikit-learn and Pandas, JavaScript, Bash), big data platforms (Spark, Hadoop, Snowflake, Databricks), and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI). He holds certifications in Alteryx Designer Advanced, AWS IoT, and CompTIA Security+. Mani has also worked on diverse projects including developing CNN and LSTM models for Parkinson's disease detection, automated defect detection using computer vision with over 1,200 ultrasound images, and parallelized finite element analysis using CUDA on GPU systems.

Mani Sai Kamal Darla is an engineering professional with over 8 years of experience in analytics, data science, data modeling, and cloud technologies. He currently works as a Senior Analyst at Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR, where he develops data-d... Show more

LaShawnda Rodgers is a visionary leader in change management, DEI, and leadership development, standing at the forefront of organizational transformation. As the Founder and Principal Consultant at Rodgers Global Leadership Consortium, she brings over 20 years of experience in guiding multi-million-dollar global projects, technical consulting, coaching, career growth, and stakeholder management.

LaShawnda’s expertise extends into the realms of data science and technology, where she has successfully led initiatives that leverage data-driven insights to enhance customer engagement, leadership development, and employee experience. Her technical acumen is complemented by her role as a Microsoft Partner and a member of Microsoft’s Black Partner Initiative, where she collaborates on innovative solutions and strategies.

In her capacity as Vice President of Community Outreach for Blacks in Technology, LaShawnda partners with organizations to increase African American representation in the technology fields. She is also a Founding Member of Tech Ladies, mentoring and equipping women with the tools to advance their careers in tech. Her efforts have empowered many professionals to confidently negotiate their salaries, articulate their value, and achieve their desired career outcomes.

LaShawnda’s commitment to creating equitable, inclusive work environments has led to significant increases in profitability for organizations. Her recognition with the 40 Under 40 Award and features on platforms like Hired.com, Mentor Me Tech Summit, and Power To Fly underscore her impact as a thought leader dedicated to uplifting individuals and businesses alike.

When she is not speaking, consulting, or coaching, LaShawnda enjoys horseback riding, hiking, and spending time with her family.

LaShawnda Rodgers is a visionary leader in change management, DEI, and leadership development, standing at the forefront of organizational transformation. As the Founder and Principal Consultant at Rodgers Global Leadership Consortium, she brings ove... Show more

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

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

I’m a strategist and systems thinker who helps organizations rethink how they build and live with technology, bridging the gap between innovation and execution with clarity, purpose, and just enough rebellion. My work focuses less on tools and more on how people and organizations think, especially as AI reshapes how work gets done.

I’ve led digital transformation and AI initiatives across government, healthcare, education, and enterprise environments, often in moments of ambiguity, constraint, and rapid change. I specialize in untangling complexity, surfacing hidden assumptions, and helping organizations design systems that can adapt, rather than break, the moment priorities shift.

In my talks, I blend systems strategy, organizational insight, and storytelling to challenge how we define “future-ready” technology. Because the real challenge with AI isn’t capability, it’s whether the systems we build can move with change, and whether humans are still allowed room for judgment, context, and evolution inside them.

I’m a strategist and systems thinker who helps organizations rethink how they build and live with technology, bridging the gap between innovation and execution with clarity, purpose, and just enough rebellion. My work focuses less on tools and more o... Show more