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His expertise lies in helping organizations, particularly in regulated industries like healthcare, drive digital transformation and unlock trustworthy insights to make smarter decisions.

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Cybersecurity leader, Independent director, Startup advisor & Tech entrepreneur.
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Pam McGovern is an IT executive with over 30 years of experience in technology, leadership, and team development. She began her career as a systems administrator, later working in project management and as a consultant before moving into executive leadership. With this broad perspective, she combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership skills to help organizations thrive in complex environments. In addition to her extensive IT career, Pam is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, bringing a unique lens to the intersection of technology, stress management, and resilience for today’s IT professionals.

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I am a mechanical engineer by education and software professional by passion. If I am not exploring technology, I am doing music, music is my other passion. I work for Cardinal Health currently and I have been developing software solutions within Banking & Financials, Engineering, and Health Care domains. Prior to Cardinal Health, I have held several technical leadership roles at companies such as General Electric, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, and a few start-ups. I also contribute to various open-source projects, occasionally. I am also a speaker at conferences like SpringOne.

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Shubhangi is a Product and DevRel leader building at the intersection of open source, AI, and inclusive tech communities.
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Kieran is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Solution Architect with over a decade of Microsoft Business Applications delivery experience across enterprise clients in both the public and private sector.

As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Kieran supports organisations through digital transformation and the adoption of new Microsoft technologies, including AI-powered business applications and agents.

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Carolina Coto is the founder of OMBRUJA.com, a professional model, actor, and Brand Ambassador of Costa Rica. A former VP of the Internet Society in New York and telecom consultant, she lives in New York City and **builds at the intersection of technology, wellness, art, and human consciousness.

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“I’m a Senior QA Lead with over 20 years of experience in software testing, including 10+ years working with Sitecore platforms such as XP, XM Cloud, and OrderCloud. I’m honored to be recognized as a Sitecore MVP and the first QA MVP globally in the Sitecore community. I’m passionate about AI-driven testing, modern QA practices, and helping teams improve quality in digital experience platforms. I also actively share knowledge through technical blogging and community contributions.”

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design. His experience spans large scale implementations in finance and healthcare, and his
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coordination. He also creates electronic music that blends structured logic with emotional
storytelling. Learn more at https://vkhare.online.

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Nathan works with clients across industries to design semantic models, optimize Fabric capacity and Azure spend, and implement AI-driven workflows that accelerate reporting, research, and decision-making. His approach focuses on education and enablement—giving teams the tools and knowledge to succeed independently.

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Soy Juan Carlos, vivo en Perú, actualmente me desempeño como Ingeniero Cloud en una empresa del sector seguros y salud, donde trabajo diseñando y asegurando arquitecturas en la nube.

Cuento con experiencia trabajando con plataformas como AWS y Azure, principalmente en áreas de arquitectura cloud, seguridad y mejora continua de la infraestructura.

He participado en eventos internacionales de Amazon Web Services, siendo ganador del AWS Grant Builder 2024 y asistiendo a conferencias globales como AWS re:Inforce 2025 y AWS re:Invent 2025, donde profundicé en temas de seguridad, arquitectura y buenas prácticas en entornos cloud.

En mi rol actual me enfoco en identificar riesgos de seguridad, mejorar configuraciones de infraestructura y fortalecer las arquitecturas cloud, aplicando principios de seguridad y resiliencia en entornos productivos.

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Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, CADC
President & Chief Executive Officer, Fathers & Families Coalition of America
Author | Founder, Borinqueño Within Press | Certified Executive Coach | Clinical Social Worker | Veteran | Researcher | Policy Architect | Curriculum Developer | International Trainer

"I am a Boricua. A dad. A soldier. A professional social worker. An advocate. A teacher. A professor. A counselor. And a friend. And with every role, I lead with love and serve with purpose."

Biography
Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, CADC, is a globally celebrated architect of fatherhood engagement, social policy reform, and transformative leadership development. For over four decades, he has shaped public health, child welfare, mental health, and professional education—building bridges across disciplines, communities, and continents. His career is defined by multidimensional leadership and a relentless pursuit of equity, healing, and opportunity for all. A proud father, soldier, social worker, and visionary educator, he has devoted his life to helping people rediscover hope, dignity, and purpose. His reach spans early childhood education, public health, leadership development, and fatherhood advocacy—fields that, in his hands, become pathways toward healing and intergenerational equity.

"Insights give way to dreams—developing vision—creating purpose that ends in your why."

Foundations: Service, Resilience, and Cultural Identity
Born into a low-income household and shaped by the adversity of the child welfare system, James began his journey at age 17 as a U.S. Army Combat Medic. By 22, he became one of the youngest Substance Abuse Counselors in the Department of Defense, retiring with honors and meritorious distinction in the reserves. Over more than two decades of military service, he developed expertise in trauma response, behavioral health, and law enforcement. This experience forged his devotion to discipline, compassion, and advocacy for the vulnerable.

James's service has been recognized at the highest levels: he is the recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Call to Service Award (President Barack Obama), Points of Light Award (President George H. W. Bush), Meritorious Service Medal (U.S. Department of Defense), and Congressional Certificates from Maxine Waters, Sheila Jackson-Lee, Barbara Lee, and Diane E. Watson. He is deeply honored by the Ceremonial Elder Proclamation from the Qutekcak Native Tribe of Alaska, the National Social Worker Leadership Resolution (FFCA), and hundreds of additional accolades from national, state, tribal, and community organizations.

Architect of Systems Change: Building Movements, Securing Hope
As founder and CEO of the Fathers & Families Coalition of America (FFCA), Dr. Rodríguez transformed a grassroots Arizona network into an international force with offices in California and Puerto Rico, and active partnerships across North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and Australia. He was instrumental in creating one of the nation's first TANF-funded fatherhood programs, a model that generated over $75 million in resources and has been replicated nationwide. Under his leadership, FFCA's International Families & Fathers Conference—now in its 27th year—has become a global destination for educators, policymakers, and innovators, advancing justice and family well-being.

A founding steering committee member of the Fatherhood Research & Practice Network (FRPN) at Temple University, James has shaped federal research and policy, serving as principal investigator and senior research consultant on projects for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, CDC, NIMH, and the Oregon Center for Applied Science. His work has driven advances in public health, trauma-informed care, and family resilience.

Signature Curriculum Development and Thought Leadership
James is a master architect of transformational curricula and professional development, including the Advanced Practitioner Credential™ Course (NASW Arizona-approved), OAR Leadership Institute™ (Ownership • Accountability • Responsibility), FFCA DiSC Model™, Ikigai & The Power of Kintsugi™, and SAMHSA-approved Fatherhood and Mental Health Curriculum. He also developed the Strengthening Families Through Nurturing Leadership model. His trainings are lauded for blending cognitive science, neuroplasticity, emotional intelligence, trauma-informed care, and actionable leadership strategies, and have reached over 30,000 professionals—social workers, educators, clinicians, nonprofit leaders, and public officials—across the U.S. and four continents. Over 85% of program graduates report improved outcomes, including higher client engagement and service completion.

Certified as an Executive Coach, Master Trainer for The John R. Wooden Course™, Certified DiSC® Trainer, Life Coach, Ikigai Coach, and Schema Therapy Practitioner, Dr. Rodríguez's leadership development institutes have set new standards for excellence in behavioral health and family services.

Academic Impact, Mentorship, and Global Teaching
Dr. Rodríguez's educational reach is extraordinary. He has served as faculty, lecturer, or keynote at:

University of Southern California
Arizona State University
Morehouse College
Howard University
Columbia University
Yale University
University of Houston
Clark Atlanta University
Mesa Community College
Central Arizona College
Cornell University
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
University of the West Indies (Jamaica)
University of Guelph (Canada)
Malcolm X College
Sobo Tribal Nation
Navajo Nation
Qutekcak Native Tribe (Alaska)
Numerous First Nations and international partners
He developed and directed over 30 undergraduate and graduate courses, established statewide programs, and has keynoted and taught from Ivy League classrooms to tribal communities. He serves on the editorial board of PHYLON: The Clark Atlanta University Review of Race and Culture, which he joined upon the appointment of Dr. Obie Clayton, Jr., and supports scholarship on race, family, and social change.

Policy Leadership, Board Service, and Community Engagement
Dr. Rodríguez's policy influence extends to every level of government. He has developed legislation for Connecticut's Fatherhood Initiative, served on Arizona and California TANF/family-strengthening task forces, and advised the New York City Mayor's Fatherhood Advisory Council, DYCD, and ACS. He has shaped policy in partnership with SAMHSA, Region II Head Start, the State of Maryland, and the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health. He has provided expert testimony before the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee. He collaborates with Congressman Danny K. Davis and hosts national Fireside Policy Roundtables on equity, child support, and education reform.

His board service is cross-sectoral and visionary, including:

100 Black Men – Arizona Chapter
AGAPE Adoption Agency
Maricopa County Human Services
Fatherhood Corrections Network
Black Family Preservation Institute
And numerous national, state, and tribal boards
Public Health, Equity, and Systems Innovation
James has led multiple national initiatives addressing mental health equity, early childhood wellness, and culturally responsive care—serving Latino, African American, Somali, First Nations, and other underserved communities. His work with the Somali Association of Arizona, the Hispanic/Latino and African American Parent Depression Research Project, and tribal partners has been recognized for its transformative impact on systems and inclusion.

Author, Storyteller, and Purpose-Driven Advocate
As founder of Borinqueño Within Press and author of the forthcoming The Purpose Within—Rise Out of the Ashes Like the Phoenix, Dr. Rodríguez's story is a testament to resilience, hope, and the enduring power of purpose. He weaves together memoir, leadership philosophy, and spiritual reflection, inspiring audiences to discover their own capacity to lead and transform.

Personal Values, Humanity, and Enduring Legacy
Above all, Dr. Rodríguez is a father, grandfather, and mentor. He draws daily inspiration from his children—Antonio (Cassandra), Amber Rodríguez-Young, LMSW (Daric), and Jazmín Rodríguez—and his grandchildren, Ariston and Adalena. His life and work are an expression of core values: love, empathy, humility, and a drive to uplift others. Whether leading a boardroom, inspiring a conference, or building coalitions for social change, James delivers wisdom, practical strategies, and hope—leaving every audience moved to action.

"Leadership is not about titles. It is about being water—shaping, flowing, and giving life wherever you go." — Bruce Lee.

If your organization seeks a keynote speaker, leadership institute facilitator, or strategic advisor who brings unparalleled experience, intellectual rigor, cultural fluency, and a proven record of impact, Dr. James C. Rodríguez is the transformative presence your audience deserves.

Contact:
james.rodriguez@fathersandfamiliescoalition.org
www.fathersandfamiliescoalition.org

"Never The End, Never Goodbye, Just I love You." – Your Friend, James

Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, CADC President & Chief Executive Officer, Fathers & Families Coalition of America Author | Founder, Borinqueño Within Press | Certified Executive Coach | Clinical Social Worker | Veteran | Researcher | Policy Architect ... 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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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

25 years of leadership, strategic business and partner development, marketing, and digital transformation solution development with Dynamics 365, Azure, PowerBI, Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive services, Machine Learning, Azure Synapse Analytics, Big Data/DW, eXtended Financial Planning & Analysis and Corporate Performance Management, IoT, blockchain, mixed reality and autonomous cyber-security for Solver, Microsoft, IBM, Great Plains, FRx and Oracle in Canada, U.S.A., UK, Australia, and Western Europe. My value is centered in building intellectual and emotional buy-in which inspires executives and teams to engage and collaborate in achieving beneficial Digital Transformation outcomes. My method is strongly grounded in sales process and sales motion best practices. I have success inspiring business leaders to recognize the value of Digital Transformation and engage in a program of change for Digital success.

25 years of leadership, strategic business and partner development, marketing, and digital transformation solution development with Dynamics 365, Azure, PowerBI, Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive services, Machine Learning, Azure Synapse Analytic... Show more

Barbara Cosgriff began her Information Technology career serving 6 years as a Signal soldier in the U.S. Army. After an honorable discharge, she expanded into software, where she has spent the last 29 years filling various positions in the Secure Software Development Lifecycle, Software Developer, Software Security Architect, Director of Application Security, and most recently, Principal Technologist for Intelligent Systems Security. She is currently Founder and Principal Cybersecurity Consultant of Product Security Team, LLC, a cybersecurity professional services firm that . Barbara holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and is a Certified Software Security Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP).

Barbara Cosgriff began her Information Technology career serving 6 years as a Signal soldier in the U.S. Army. After an honorable discharge, she expanded into software, where she has spent the last 29 years filling various positions in the Secure So... 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

Jess is a seasoned leader, speaker, and author with deep tech industry experience since the mid-2000s.

She has coached hundreds, combining empathy, real-world insight, and practical expertise.

Focused on generative AI and immersive learning dojos, she’s a leading voice in AI-driven performance. As the author of The Dojo Coach’s Pocket Guide, Jess distills her diverse experience into action, helping organizations maximize their performance.

Jess is a seasoned leader, speaker, and author with deep tech industry experience since the mid-2000s. She has coached hundreds, combining empathy, real-world insight, and practical expertise. Focused on generative AI and immersive learning doj... Show more