Anupa Bhattacharyya is a Senior Technical Account Manager at Amazon Web Services, where she guides enterprise customers through their cloud journey. With over 15 years of experience in data and analytics, she excels in defining strategic initiatives for enterprise customers. Outside of work, she enjoys painting, traveling, family time, and savoring new cuisines.

Anupa Bhattacharyya is a Senior Technical Account Manager at Amazon Web Services, where she guides enterprise customers through their cloud journey. With over 15 years of experience in data and analytics, she excels in defining strategic initiatives ... Show more

Mou Rakshit is a Senior Manager of Data, AI & Analytics Engineering at Accenture/Avanade and a Principal Data & AI Solution Architect specializing in building modern, unified, AI-ready data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Databricks. She leads enterprise-scale data strategy and platform architecture initiatives that enable organizations to move from fragmented analytics environments to governed, high-performance lakehouse ecosystems.

Her work focuses on designing scalable medallion architectures, implementing robust governance models, enabling real-time intelligence, and operationalizing AI and advanced analytics across the enterprise. Mou bridges executive strategy with hands-on technical execution, ensuring that modern data platforms are production-ready, resilient, and aligned to business outcomes.

She holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Wayne State University and a Master’s in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan.

A Databricks Champion and frequent industry speaker, Mou shares practical frameworks and real-world lessons on architecting unified data foundations that power AI at scale.
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Mou Rakshit is a Senior Manager of Data, AI & Analytics Engineering at Accenture/Avanade and a Principal Data & AI Solution Architect specializing in building modern, unified, AI-ready data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Databricks. She leads e... Show more

Prateek Mishra is a Cloud Engineer at Founda Health, building healthcare data platforms that run across cloud and on-prem using CNCF tech.
Before that, he spent 5 years at Atlan joining as an intern and leaving as an SDE-II keeping cloud systems fast and secure at scale.
These days he's thinking about what happens when you give AI agents real permissions in systems that handle sensitive data, and how to make sure they can't do more than they're supposed to.

Prateek Mishra is a Cloud Engineer at Founda Health, building healthcare data platforms that run across cloud and on-prem using CNCF tech. Before that, he spent 5 years at Atlan joining as an intern and leaving as an SDE-II keeping cloud systems fa... Show more

Tobias Brennecke is an independent Trainer, Workshop Facilitator, and Clean Language Coach dedicated to the human side of IT. After 15 years in software architecture, DevOps, and Domain-Driven Design, he is convinced: IT projects don't fail because of technology, but due to misaligned communication.

With his "Love. Language. Leadership." framework, Tobias bridges the gap between Business and IT. The goal: To create a "Secure Base" using his expertise in attachment theory and Clean Language. He helps teams replace contempt with curiosity, enabling a leadership style characterized by exquisite listening and inquiry. This creates a safe space for self-efficacy and innovation, preventing burnout and increasing retention. It empowers people with the tools they need to thrive personally and as a whole organization.

🏳️‍🌈 Love. Language. Leadership. 🎤 Speaker & Facilitator 🧠 Clean Language Coach

Tobias Brennecke is an independent Trainer, Workshop Facilitator, and Clean Language Coach dedicated to the human side of IT. After 15 years in software architecture, DevOps, and Domain-Driven Design, he is convinced: IT projects don't fail because o... Show more

The Billion-Dollar Ghost: How Chris Carter Built an AI Fortress from a Staff of One

Three days after surgeons threaded carbon fiber and titanium discs into his spine—a literal hardware upgrade for a man who refuses to crash—Chris Carter was at 35,000 feet. He wasn't chasing a vacation; he was chasing a vision. While the rest of the world’s elite were still debating the "dangers" of AI over chilled Meursault, Carter was landing in Dubai to finalize the evolution of MUGATI AI: the first billion-dollar "unicorn" built entirely on the back of AI-based tools.
To understand the $1B valuation, you have to understand the man. Carter is a "heart-on-his-sleeve" operator, a 24-hour-a-day whirlwind who views his clients not as data points, but as a temporary family he is sworn to protect. It’s a trait forged in a childhood that reads like a Dickensian fever dream. At age six, while other children were learning to tie their shoes, Chris and his brother Willie were learning the geography of eleven different couches. A year of "couch hopping" due to his mother’s struggles didn't break him; it gave him a preternatural sense of where the floor is soft and where the walls are thin.
Today, that instinct has been digitized.
The SAP Whisperer and the 93.7% Gambit
In the glass-and-steel boardrooms where the world’s wealth is tallied, there is a number that haunts every C-suite executive: 93.7. That is the percentage of global financial transactions that pulse through SAP environments. It is a staggering, terrifying concentration of value. For thirty-five years, Chris Carter has been the man watching the wires.
"I know the struggles of making sure SAP is secure," Carter says, his voice carrying the calm weight of someone who has seen the "unhackable" crumble. While others saw SAP as a mere database, Carter saw it as a fortress that needed a smarter gatekeeper.
MUGATI AI provides specialized services designed to modernize these corporate operations by integrating Small Language Models (SLMs) and artificial intelligence directly into existing SAP environments. The goal isn't just automation; it’s ERP optimization to increase organizational productivity and data accuracy. But the "teeth"—the reason why investors are foaming at the mouth and the valuation has hit the stratosphere—is a security tool known as Cloak Works.
The Digital Conscience
In the milliseconds it takes for a distracted executive to hit "Send" on a sensitive banking document or upload a client list to a vulnerable portal, Cloak Works intercedes. It doesn't just block; it talks. It asks the user, on any device, anywhere: "Do you truly want to send your personal banking history via an unencrypted email? Do you truly need to risk this on a website that doesn't meet your organization's score?"
It is a security tool for the human element. It recognizes that in a world of hacks and breaches, the greatest vulnerability is a moment of human fatigue. By providing a "security score" in real-time, Carter has effectively turned every employee into a high-level security expert. He has taken the "courtesy and generosity" that saved him as a child and baked it into a software architecture that ensures his customers are never left without a roof over their data.
The Sovereign of Stealth
In the quiet, flickering light of a screen—running a hyper-tuned instance of Gemini and Google Chrome—Carter did something the venture capital world said was impossible. He built a billion-dollar company without a single employee. He didn't want a "team"; he wanted a "Machine."
For a decade, Carter lived in "Stealth Mode," architecting and refining his mindset before ever coming out into the light. He integrated tools such as NotebookLM and Antigravity into a unified, sentient workflow, proving that a "Sovereign Entrepreneur" can outproduce a legacy corporation.
When he finally integrated Cloak Works into live AI environments for customer testing, the result was a total paradigm shift. Executives and VCs began to circle, stunned to find that the "organization" they were courting was actually just one man with a superior set of AI-based tools. The valuation hit $1B without Carter taking a single penny of outside capital.
The New Corporate Standard
Beyond technical infrastructure, Carter’s solutions aim to improve employee engagement by empowering staff with advanced digital tools rather than replacing them. The organization emphasizes responsible AI implementation, ensuring that businesses maintain visibility and ethical standards over their internal technology use.
With years of experience and a client portfolio, MUGATI AI now offers a comprehensive roadmap for digital transformation and safe experimentation. As the Cloak Works shield begins to roll out across the globe, monitoring every "outward breath" of corporate data, the message to the world is clear: The age of the bloated, inefficient corporation is over.
The age of the Sovereign Entrepreneur—protected by titanium, carbon fiber, and the most sophisticated AI shield ever forged—has begun.

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SW engineer doing operations by day, FOSS enthusiast by night. Catch me at conferences for tech banter (and maybe a meme or two). If not in person, you can always find me online as @dejanualex

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LaShawnda Rodgers, MBA, PMP, CSM, is a global speaker, workplace transformation strategist, technology leader, entrepreneur mentor, and founder of Rodgers Global Leadership Consortium. With over 20 years of experience across technology, project management, operations, leadership development, organizational strategy, workforce development, and innovation, she helps organizations and professionals prepare for the future of work with clarity, confidence, and practical execution.

LaShawnda’s work sits at the intersection of technology, people, leadership, operations, and transformation. She equips organizations to navigate AI adoption, cybersecurity awareness, digital skills development, workplace culture, leadership effectiveness, and business growth. Her approach bridges the technical and human sides of change, helping leaders understand not only what technology can do, but how people, processes, and culture must evolve to use it responsibly and effectively. She is passionate about helping businesses understand the human side of technology including how AI, automation, cybersecurity, and digital transformation impact employees, leaders, customers, and long-term business success.

As the founder of Rodgers Global Leadership Consortium, LaShawnda provides consulting, workshops, leadership programs, technical training, and strategic advisory services that support organizational growth, employee development, customer experience, and workforce readiness. Her experience includes leading global initiatives, supporting technical teams, managing complex projects, improving business processes, and helping organizations align strategy with execution.

LaShawnda is also deeply committed to expanding access and opportunity in technology and entrepreneurship. She mentors women pursuing careers in tech, serves on IT and technology advisory boards for institutions such as Wake Tech Community College and Durham Tech Community College, and advises entrepreneurs and small business owners through platforms and ecosystems including Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. Her work helps professionals identify their value, build confidence, strengthen their career strategy, and position themselves for success in emerging industries.

A recognized speaker and thought leader, LaShawnda brings a unique blend of technical insight, leadership wisdom, operational strategy, creativity, and people-centered transformation. Whether speaking to executives, entrepreneurs, students, cyber professionals, workforce leaders, or emerging tech talent, she delivers practical, engaging, and empowering sessions that help audiences take action.

Her speaking topics include AI transformation, cybersecurity awareness, leadership in the digital age, workforce readiness, organizational growth, entrepreneurship, personal branding, career advancement, emotional intelligence, innovation, and future-ready workplace strategy.

LaShawnda Rodgers, MBA, PMP, CSM, is a global speaker, workplace transformation strategist, technology leader, entrepreneur mentor, and founder of Rodgers Global Leadership Consortium. With over 20 years of experience across technology, project manag... Show more

Andreas Lausen is a Software Architect at MEDIFOX DAN GmbH, with a strong focus on software architecture, Domain-Driven Design, test automation, and AI-assisted software development. In his daily work, he primarily uses .NET as well as the iOS and Android SDKs. He is passionate about sustainable architectures and practical solutions – topics he regularly speaks about in his talks.

Andreas Lausen is a Software Architect at MEDIFOX DAN GmbH, with a strong focus on software architecture, Domain-Driven Design, test automation, and AI-assisted software development. In his daily work, he primarily uses .NET as well as the iOS and An... Show more

Qasim is the Director of Cybersecurity at a leading healthcare organization, overseeing detection, incident response, vulnerability management, purple teaming, and cybersecurity engineering. With a strong background in offensive security and risk management, he has helped organizations strengthen their defenses against evolving threats. He is also a dedicated educator, mentoring professionals and sharing his expertise at conferences such as BSides and Black Hat. Committed to advancing cybersecurity in healthcare, he drives innovation in proactive defense and risk management.

Qasim is the Director of Cybersecurity at a leading healthcare organization, overseeing detection, incident response, vulnerability management, purple teaming, and cybersecurity engineering. With a strong background in offensive security and risk man... Show more

Experienced software developer. Specialist in web technologies built with .NET platform, novice security engineer and leader of one-man teams.
Created projects for financial, e-commerce, travel & expense, energy and medical industry.
Big fan of work organization and automation. Believes that the processes and tools should be adapted to the situation instead of the opposite way.
Regularly performs at meetups and conferences. During weekends teaches new generation of programmers.
Free time spends on a shooting range, hiking in the forest or reading books.

Experienced software developer. Specialist in web technologies built with .NET platform, novice security engineer and leader of one-man teams. Created projects for financial, e-commerce, travel & expense, energy and medical industry. Big fan of w... Show more

I really enjoy helping organizations grow their business with solutions based on more than 12 years of experience. Passionate about helping other professionals and exchanging ideas and practices. Experience in SMEs and business organizations with more than 400 users, presenter in local user groups for Dynamics, founder of Empowering-U, an organization that brings technology to students from different universities with free talks and workshops.

I really enjoy helping organizations grow their business with solutions based on more than 12 years of experience. Passionate about helping other professionals and exchanging ideas and practices. Experience in SMEs and business organizations with mor... Show more

Lital Shalev is a co-founder and technology leader with twenty years of experience developing and scaling complex software products across multiple industries, including on-premise medical systems and cloud-based platforms. Her work spans a wide range of architectures and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

She is about to complete a PhD in Information Systems, focusing on the use of deep learning methods applied to facial expression data to predict process mining task outcome. Lital brings together industry and research perspectives, with a strong focus on building inclusive, high-impact technology. She is an active advocate for diversity in tech, mentoring newcomers and promoting inclusive practices within the technology community.

Lital Shalev is a co-founder and technology leader with twenty years of experience developing and scaling complex software products across multiple industries, including on-premise medical systems and cloud-based platforms. Her work spans a wide rang... 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

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

Owner of a 2022 Workplace Wellness "Hot List" company, one of the top 10 Organizational Change Management Companies of 2022, named a top 100 HR Professional of 2020, and recently elected as the global psychological health and safety liaison for ISO, Dr. Allessandria Polizzi has 20 years of experience leading teams across multiple industries to unlock the potential in people and help organizations thrive. Following her own burnout in 2021, Dr. Al found the marketplace for practical solutions for leaders in crisis to be insufficient for her needs. She decided to reboot her consulting practice, Verdant Consulting, with a renewed focus on solving this issue in the hopes that future leaders would have better options. In addition, she has co-founded HR Wellbeing Week and Kite HR, which provide targeted programs that address the specific needs of HR teams. She also hosts the Be Verdant podcast, which shares the latest in resiliency and psychological safety from around the globe.

Owner of a 2022 Workplace Wellness "Hot List" company, one of the top 10 Organizational Change Management Companies of 2022, named a top 100 HR Professional of 2020, and recently elected as the global psychological health and safety liaison for ISO, ... Show more

Francisco Munoz Alvarez is an author and popular speaker at many Oracle conferences around the world. He was also the founder and past President of LAOUC (Latin American Oracle User Groups Community), CLOUG (Chilean Oracle Users Group), APACOUC (APAC Oracle Users Group Community, which is the umbrella organization for all of APAC), IAOUG (Independent Australian Oracle Users Group), SGOUG (Singapore Oracle Users Group), and NZOUG (New Zealand Oracle Users Group). He also worked in the first team to introduce Oracle to South America (Oracle 6 and the beta version of Oracle 7). He was also the first Master Oracle 7 Database Administrator in South America, as well as the first Latin American Oracle professional to be awarded a double ACE (ACE in 2008 and ACE Director in 2009) by Oracle HQ. In 2010, he had the privilege to receive a prestigious Oracle Magazine Editor’s Choice Award as the Oracle Evangelist of the Year–a huge recognition for his outstanding achievements in the Oracle world including the creation and organization of the already famous OTN Tours that are the biggest Oracle evangelist events in the world. Currently, Francisco works for Oracle, as a Distinguished Product Manager for Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA) and Competitive Intelligence, responsible for driving Oracle MAA adoption across the globe.

Outside his technological life, Francisco is a retired US first responder and paramedic. He is also an elite international athlete representing his country as part of the Australian dragon boat national team, the Auroras.

Francisco Munoz Alvarez is an author and popular speaker at many Oracle conferences around the world. He was also the founder and past President of LAOUC (Latin American Oracle User Groups Community), CLOUG (Chilean Oracle Users Group), APACOUC (APAC... 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.

SyGenticAI (It's an AI Agent Start-up Idea which I am planning to pitch to YC)
It focuses on building Agentic AI systems, Imagine AI making MicroAgents and These Agents building entire software's

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. SyGenticAI (It's an AI Agent Start-up Idea which I am planning to pitch ... Show more

Ashish Shubham is a Fellow/VP of Engineering at ThoughtSpot, where he has spent nearly a decade architecting industry-defining AI and analytics products. He is an IEEE Senior Member and author of the book “Architecting AI Data systems”.

He is the creator of ThoughtSpot Embedded, a leading embedded analytics platform powering multiple Fortune 500 apps worldwide. He also co-architected ThoughtSpot’s AI Analyst, Spotter, and led the company’s first Agentic MCP Server integration, redefining how AI agents securely work with enterprise data.

Ashish holds multiple patents, has published widely read technical articles, serves on the committee of top AI conferences and frequently speaks at industry forums.

Ashish Shubham is a Fellow/VP of Engineering at ThoughtSpot, where he has spent nearly a decade architecting industry-defining AI and analytics products. He is an IEEE Senior Member and author of the book “Architecting AI Data systems”. He is the... Show more

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

I am a seasoned AI Engineer & Data Strategist, blending expertise in AI, cloud computing, and data analytics to deliver impactful solutions. With certifications in Microsoft Azure AI Engineering (AI-900 & AI-102), I excel in developing intelligent systems that drive business efficiency and innovation.

An accomplished global speaker, I have presented at prominent AI and cloud technology events, including the Global AI Bootcamp, sharing insights on AI-powered transformations and cloud solutions. Beyond speaking, I have trained professionals from leading organizations like Accenture, Avanade, and TCS, specializing in Microsoft Azure, Copilot Studio, and Sentinel.

Currently, I am pursuing my aspiration as a Data Scientist, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to uncover actionable insights. Passionate about mentoring the next generation, I have collaborated with institutions like the ICT Academy and Sona College of Technology to empower aspiring tech professionals.

My contributions also extend to research, having published a paper on AI-enhanced mental healthcare, showcasing my dedication to harnessing technology for societal benefit. My expertise, combined with a vision for innovation, makes me a sought-after speaker and mentor in the tech community.

I am a seasoned AI Engineer & Data Strategist, blending expertise in AI, cloud computing, and data analytics to deliver impactful solutions. With certifications in Microsoft Azure AI Engineering (AI-900 & AI-102), I excel in developing intelligent sy... Show more

Software & AI Agent Engineer en Interbank, donde diseño y orquesto agentes de IA en sistemas escalables de alto impacto. Mi stack abarca backend, frontend y cloud, con rol como arquitecto de soluciones y analista de sistemas.

Technical Lead de IA en LM Laboratory y miembro del Core Team del AWS Student Builder Group UTP. Parte de IT FOR BANKING, experiencia como jurado de Desarrollo Móvil e Instructor de Bootcamp de Rust. Speaker activo en temas de DevOps, Terraform, IA Generativa, Agentes y Notion.

Apasionado por llevar la IA del prototipo a producción de forma simple, segura y automatizada.

Software & AI Agent Engineer en Interbank, donde diseño y orquesto agentes de IA en sistemas escalables de alto impacto. Mi stack abarca backend, frontend y cloud, con rol como arquitecto de soluciones y analista de sistemas. Technical Lead de IA ... Show more

Tim Spears is an Emmy Award-winning journalist for WISH-TV in Indianapolis, anchoring the weekend evening news and serving as an investigative reporter for I-Team 8.

He previously served as evening anchor and investigative reporter at ABC57 News in South Bend, Indiana.

Spears has covered corruption in law enforcement, produced a one-hour special LGBTQ+ issues in Indiana, and regularly interviewed state and national lawmakers. Before moving to Indiana, he worked at Spectrum News 1 in Charlotte, winning an Emmy for “Carolina in Crisis,” a documentary about the opioid epidemic in North Carolina.

Starting in television at KOAM-TV in Pittsburg, KS, Spears won awards in Kansas and Missouri for his coverage of PTSD effects from the 2011 Joplin tornado.

Tim Spears is an Emmy Award-winning journalist for WISH-TV in Indianapolis, anchoring the weekend evening news and serving as an investigative reporter for I-Team 8. He previously served as evening anchor and investigative reporter at ABC57 News i... 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

Software Engineer|ICP Blockchain Developer| Founder DrewSky Softwaries LTD ™ | Co-Founder Greencoin Edition |Founder Kencourpus AI | Mobile Developer |Author & Speaker |AI Enthusiast

Software Engineer|ICP Blockchain Developer| Founder DrewSky Softwaries LTD ™ | Co-Founder Greencoin Edition |Founder Kencourpus AI | Mobile Developer |Author & Speaker |AI Enthusiast Show more

Ibrahim Fadhili is a Research & Development Engineer with over three years of experience building AI and analytics systems across finance, healthcare, and business intelligence. He currently works as a Lead AI Engineer and has contributed to AI development and evaluation projects with Meta AI, MsingiAI, and Graph Fusion AI. He is the founder of Ubuntu Edge AI, dedicated to making AI accessible through deploying offline AI in mobile phones and a mentor with the Society of AI Africa Rising AI Developers program, where he supports emerging AI talent across Africa.

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

Thomas Gratzer, MD, is an experienced psychiatrist specializing in general and forensic psychiatry with a career spanning more than three decades. Throughout his professional life, he has worked with respected hospitals and treatment facilities across Minnesota, including Regions Hospital, United Hospital, Fairview University Medical Center, and Psych Recovery. He is also expected to return to practice at Psych Recovery in the near future. His work combines direct patient care with forensic psychiatric evaluations, allowing him to remain actively involved in both clinical medicine and mental health assessment.

Dr. Thomas Gratzer developed extensive expertise in forensic psychiatry through several major leadership and consulting positions. From 1995 through 2002, he served as Senior Forensic Psychiatrist at the Minnesota Security Hospital. He also worked as a consulting psychiatrist for the Minnesota Department of Corrections, providing psychiatric care to incarcerated youth. His responsibilities included evaluating and treating individuals with serious psychiatric conditions within correctional and institutional environments.

Alongside his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Gratzer built a respected academic career focused on teaching and mentorship. Between 2002 and 2021, he served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He taught medical students, psychiatry residents, and law students, and lectured at institutions throughout the United States and Canada. His educational contributions reflected his dedication to advancing psychiatric knowledge and professional training.

In addition to psychiatry, Dr. Gratzer established an impressive background in computer science and software development. During his academic years, he won first prize at the Manitoba Science Fair for creating a computer program and later participated in Prince Philip’s International Science Fortnight in London, England. He also co-authored FAST BASIC: Beyond TRS-80 BASIC and contributed to the development of VP Info, a database programming language that achieved widespread commercial success on IBM personal computers.

Dr. Gratzer has also published numerous peer-reviewed articles examining forensic psychiatry, compulsive behavior, psychopharmacology, and legal issues connected to mental health care. His research earned multiple honors, including awards from the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Through his scholarly work, he has contributed to improving the understanding of psychiatric treatment and forensic mental health evaluation within both clinical and academic settings.

Born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, Dr. Thomas Gratzer completed his medical degree, psychiatric residency, and postgraduate training at the University of Manitoba before pursuing a forensic psychiatry fellowship in Chicago. Outside of his professional career, he enjoys skiing, tennis, exercise, travel, and fine dining. He remains committed to supporting educational and mental health initiatives while continuing to contribute to psychiatry through research, teaching, and patient care.

Thomas Gratzer, MD, is an experienced psychiatrist specializing in general and forensic psychiatry with a career spanning more than three decades. Throughout his professional life, he has worked with respected hospitals and treatment facilities acros... Show more

I'm Pillippa Pérez Pons, a Frontend Software Engineer, I am passionate about developing innovative web applications that enhance user experiences and improve efficiency. Originally from Chile, I have been living in the Bay Area for the past five years, embracing the vibrant tech community here.

Volunteering and community involvement are core to who I am. In 2019 and 2020, I mentored young girls through Niñas Pro, helping them develop their technical skills and inspiring their interest in technology. I also contributed to Django Girls in 2020, creating a welcoming environment for women to learn coding. In 2023, I had the opportunity to be an organizer for JSConf Chile, fostering a collaborative and inclusive tech community. Additionally, I played a significant role in JavaScript Chile 2023, promoting education and growth within the local JavaScript community. My commitment is to empower underrepresented groups and encourage them to pursue careers in technology, believing in their potential to make a significant impact.

I'm Pillippa Pérez Pons, a Frontend Software Engineer, I am passionate about developing innovative web applications that enhance user experiences and improve efficiency. Originally from Chile, I have been living in the Bay Area for the past five year... Show more

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

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

👋 Hello! I'm Vivian Acquah, a Certified Inclusion Strategist (CDE®), Certified ESDP, LinkedIn Top Voice, and Nominee for European Businesswoman 2023 (ESDP). I'm also a passionate advocate for topics related to inclusion, in particular neurodiversity, and a transformational speaker, facilitator, and trainer.

🔎 Background Information
After becoming a mother, I transitioned from a Finance/IT consulting career to inclusion consulting. I promised my son (Orlando) and future generations to create thriving workplaces for EVERYONE.

Today, I am the founder of Amplify DEI and the co-founder of Global Inclusion in Practice, where I operate as an Inclusion Coach and Consultant.

💼 What
Employees are the foundation of any organization. I support managers in engaging, energizing, and keeping their team members safe and sustainably, leading to increased revenue for your company. I also perform workplace audits to uncover stress points and identify wins, and I consult on strategies to improve your organization's workplace wellness.

🚀 How
I use a holistic approach to build sustainable employability. I consider all wellness and well-being elements, including physical, mental, career, social, community, and financial wellness, while purposefully incorporating fairness and inclusion.

👣 Your Next Step
Ready to make your organization a better place to work and be a part of? I offer services in English and Dutch, including interactive (online) keynotes, training, workshops, and strategy development. Learn more about the impactful Amplify Empathy with Virtual Reality training via bit.ly/amplifyempathytraining.

📞 Call to Action
Whether you're looking for inspiring workshops/training or an interactive keynote speaker, I'm just a DM and a call away. Don't forget to visit my LinkedIn Recommendations to see what others say about my workstyle/trainingstyle. Book me as a speaker/trainer at bit.ly/vivaspeak or email info@amplifydei.com.

👋 Hello! I'm Vivian Acquah, a Certified Inclusion Strategist (CDE®), Certified ESDP, LinkedIn Top Voice, and Nominee for European Businesswoman 2023 (ESDP). I'm also a passionate advocate for topics related to inclusion, in particular neurodiversity... Show more

Sviluppatore nel campo dei videogames da oltre 20 anni ha visto nascere e morire linguaggi, tecnologie e piattaforme, ma lui resiste all'obsolescenza e continua a sviluppare prodotti cutting edge. Attualmente mantiene alcuni giochi AR/VR su AppStore e Meta Quest AppLab mentre collabora con una startup MedTech nello sviluppo di un prodotto AR/VR usato nelle sale operatorie di mezzo mondo.
Ho scoperto da poco di essere una AI on edge venuta dal futuro. Più potente di una GPU farm, ma con la voglia di fare di uno Z80. Ah! Nel tempo libero sono un Indie games developer con l’insano pallino per la mixed reality!

Sviluppatore nel campo dei videogames da oltre 20 anni ha visto nascere e morire linguaggi, tecnologie e piattaforme, ma lui resiste all'obsolescenza e continua a sviluppare prodotti cutting edge. Attualmente mantiene alcuni giochi AR/VR su AppStore ... Show more