Avdesh Mishra is a Cybersecurity Advisor and Senior Leader with over 18 years of experience supporting Fortune 500 organizations in strengthening cybersecurity resilience and enabling secure business transformation. He has deep expertise in executive advisory, cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and leading large-scale transformation programs across global environments.
Currently, he serves as a Managing Director at Ernst & Young (EY) in Chicago, where he leads global cybersecurity consulting across IT and OT domains. In this role, he advises boards and senior executives on cybersecurity posture, operating models, secure AI adoption, and M&A due diligence, while delivering measurable outcomes across industries including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and financial services.
Previously, Avdesh held senior leadership roles at EY and Ilantus Technology, where he led major initiatives in Zero Trust, IAM/IGA, data protection, cloud security, and regulatory compliance aligned with frameworks such as NIST CSF, SOX, NERC CIP, HIPAA, and SSAE 18. He holds an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University and a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad.

Avdesh Mishra is a Cybersecurity Advisor and Senior Leader with over 18 years of experience supporting Fortune 500 organizations in strengthening cybersecurity resilience and enabling secure business transformation. He has deep expertise in executive... Show more

Vara Bonthu is a Principal Technologist for Open Source – Data, AI & Kubernetes at AWS, and a CNCF Maintainer for the Kubeflow Spark Operator and MCP Server for Spark History Server. He leads the Data-on-EKS and AI-on-EKS open-source initiatives, helping organizations architect and scale distributed data and AI workloads on Kubernetes.
With hands-on experience managing Spark deployments across thousands of nodes and hundreds of thousands of pods, Vara focuses on performance optimization, workload resiliency, and AI-driven observability for cloud-native data frameworks including Apache Spark, Ray, and Kubeflow. He actively contributes to CNCF and open-source communities, advancing standards for scalable data processing, AI inference, and agentic AI systems on Kubernetes.

Vara Bonthu is a Principal Technologist for Open Source – Data, AI & Kubernetes at AWS, and a CNCF Maintainer for the Kubeflow Spark Operator and MCP Server for Spark History Server. He leads the Data-on-EKS and AI-on-EKS open-source initiatives, hel... Show more

Cybersecurity leader, Independent director, Startup advisor & Tech entrepreneur.
On a mission to make humans the strongest link in cybersecurity. Researcher on predictive threat modelling, OSINT, Cloud, Threat intelligence,AI/ ML integration. Passionate about cultivating security mindset.

Cybersecurity leader, Independent director, Startup advisor & Tech entrepreneur. On a mission to make humans the strongest link in cybersecurity. Researcher on predictive threat modelling, OSINT, Cloud, Threat intelligence,AI/ ML integration. Passio... Show more

Robert started writing code when he was seven years old and has never looked back. He has nearly 30 years of professional software development experience, in both front- and back-end work. He has been working at CHG Healthcare since November 2018 in several roles, most recently as a senior software engineer. He is especially interested in providing tools and training to his co-workers to make the development experience for everyone better.

Robert started writing code when he was seven years old and has never looked back. He has nearly 30 years of professional software development experience, in both front- and back-end work. He has been working at CHG Healthcare since November 2018 in ... Show more

Amanda Lentz is a keynote speaker, podcast host, and Human Resources Business Partner whose work lives at the intersection of lived experience and organizational psychology.
When she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 — mid-career, mid-build, and firmly between the young adult oncology world and the general cancer landscape — she survived. What came next was harder to name: the identity shift, the disorientation, the rebuilding of a self that no longer fit its previous shape. No program existed for that conversation. So she built one.
She is the creator and host of Who We Become — Life Beyond Change, a podcast gathering honest stories of reinvention after disruption. Her graduate work spans I/O Psychology, Leadership Development, and Business Administration, and she brings that framework to every stage she stands on.
Amanda speaks to healthcare conferences, women's leadership events, survivorship organizations, and corporate teams navigating transformation. Her signature talks — The In-Between, Navigating the After, Both at Once, and The Body You Didn't Choose — give audiences language for the experience they've been living but couldn't name.
Change is inevitable. Becoming is intentional.

Amanda Lentz is a keynote speaker, podcast host, and Human Resources Business Partner whose work lives at the intersection of lived experience and organizational psychology. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 — mid-career, mid-build, an... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As the Program Manager for Eclipse Adoptium, Carmen brings a wealth of experience in project, operations, and financial management across various industries to help Adoptium working group members achieve their goals and objectives. Her background includes successful terms in healthcare, pharma, fintech, and tech startups. Additionally, She actively contributes to Step4ward, a mentoring program in Spain, demonstrating her commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the tech world.

As the Program Manager for Eclipse Adoptium, Carmen brings a wealth of experience in project, operations, and financial management across various industries to help Adoptium working group members achieve their goals and objectives. Her background inc... Show more

Paul Ndirangu Mwaura is an accomplished AI Developer and Data Scientist based in Nairobi, Kenya, with over six years of experience building and deploying end-to-end machine learning solutions. He specializes in Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, and Generative AI, with expertise in developing scalable systems using Python, FastAPI, and Docker.
Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Masinde Muliro University and a Certificate in Data Science from Moringa School. He is passionate about applying data-driven approaches to solve complex, real-world problems and has particular expertise in healthcare AI applications.

Paul Ndirangu Mwaura is an accomplished AI Developer and Data Scientist based in Nairobi, Kenya, with over six years of experience building and deploying end-to-end machine learning solutions. He specializes in Computer Vision, Natural Language Proce... Show more

Jim Grisanzio works at Oracle on the Java Developer Relations Team. He hosts the Duke’s Corner Java Podcast, where he interviews Java developers around the world to capture their stories about the technology and the community. Jim also publishes the Inside Java Newsletter, produces video and photography, delivers community sessions at events, facilitates the Java User Group and Java Champions programs, and contributes to the team’s community development efforts. Jim has been building and contributing to FOSS communities for decades at Sun and Oracle.

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Jim Grisanzio works at Oracle on the Java Developer Relations Team. He hosts the Duke’s Corner Java Podcast, where he interviews Java developers around the world to capture their stories about the technology and the community. Jim also publishes the ... Show more

Software architect with almost 10 years of expertise in cloud systems. On day by day basis I work mostly with Azure & AWS clouds with a specialization in med tech projects. Through my carrer I was capable to lead 10+ IT projects into the production, which survived the hardest test - users.

Software architect with almost 10 years of expertise in cloud systems. On day by day basis I work mostly with Azure & AWS clouds with a specialization in med tech projects. Through my carrer I was capable to lead 10+ IT projects into the production, ... Show more

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

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

Patrick Liekhus is Principal AI Enablement Engineer at Provation, a company revolutionizing how clinicians and care teams around the world work together to deliver quality healthcare, trusted globally in more than 5,000 hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and medical offices. He believes the biggest risk in the AI coding era isn't moving too slow - it's moving fast in the wrong direction.

Patrick champions spec-driven development as the discipline that keeps AI-assisted teams honest: clear specs before code, steering files that encode architectural intent, and multi-agent workflows that scale engineering output without sacrificing quality. His work sits at the intersection of scalable architecture and practical AI enablement - helping teams in engineering and the business build systems that are fast to ship and built to last.

A frequent voice on engineering discipline in the age of AI, Patrick brings hard-won experience from regulated, compliance-heavy healthcare environments where getting it right isn't optional — and where AI must be steered, not just unleashed.

Patrick Liekhus is Principal AI Enablement Engineer at Provation, a company revolutionizing how clinicians and care teams around the world work together to deliver quality healthcare, trusted globally in more than 5,000 hospitals, ambulatory surgery ... Show more

Electrical Engineer, Registered Professional Engineer

Electrical Engineer, Registered Professional Engineer Show more

Ahmed Shawky is CEO & Founder of Frabo Business Consulting, a Microsoft Certified Partner delivering transformative technology solutions across the EMEA region and recently launched UK presence.
he specializes in implementing Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365 CE, Azure, and Microsoft Fabric solutions for mid-market enterprises in healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, and government sectors.
Holding an MSc in Data Science from University of East London (2025) and an MSc in Global Management from Paris ESLSCA Business School (2017), Ahmed represents the convergence of deep technical expertise and strategic business acumen. His dissertation research on coastal flooding risk prediction using machine learning algorithms, Dover UK Case Study, achieved 94% accuracy, demonstrating his capability to build production-grade predictive models that address critical real-world challenges.
With over 15 years of hands-on experience, Ahmed has led large-scale Dynamics 365 implementations across multiple countries.
Ahmed's international experience across multiple EMEA countries provides unique insights into adapting Microsoft technologies for diverse regulatory frameworks, cultural contexts, and market conditions. He is particularly recognized for his ability to translate complex data science concepts into practical business applications that deliver measurable ROI.
As founder of Frabo Business Consulting since 2020, Ahmed has secured strategic partnerships and expanded into new markets, positioning the company as a leader in intelligent automation and predictive analytics consulting. This is his inaugural speaking engagement in the UK Power Platform community.

Ahmed Shawky is CEO & Founder of Frabo Business Consulting, a Microsoft Certified Partner delivering transformative technology solutions across the EMEA region and recently launched UK presence. he specializes in implementing Microsoft Power Platfo... Show more

Ajinkya is a senior software developer and cloud architect specializing in large‑scale modernization, AI‑driven automation, and platform engineering. He has led enterprise cloud migration initiatives on Azure, designed pipeline‑driven architectures, and built intelligent automation systems that accelerate application transformation at scale. His work spans distributed systems, Spring Boot–based services, CI/CD platformization, IaC standardization, and integrating AI into engineering workflows to improve efficiency and decision‑making. Ajinkya focuses on practical, real‑world modernization strategies that help organizations evolve from manual processes to intelligent, scalable cloud migration pipelines.

Ajinkya is a senior software developer and cloud architect specializing in large‑scale modernization, AI‑driven automation, and platform engineering. He has led enterprise cloud migration initiatives on Azure, designed pipeline‑driven architectures, ... Show more

Ndèye Fatou Diouf est une communicante digitale sénégalaise engagée dans la société civile, spécialisée dans l’activisme numérique, la mobilisation communautaire et la communication pour le changement social. Elle est actuellement chargée de communication digitale à AfricTivistes, où elle accompagne des initiatives citoyennes panafricaines en faveur de la démocratie, des droits humains et de la gouvernance numérique à travers des stratégies de communication et d’engagement en ligne.
Elle est également Social Media Manager de Dialogue Migration, un média engagé sur les enjeux migratoires, et coordinatrice des Sahels Activistes du Sénégal, où elle contribue à la structuration de mouvements citoyens et au renforcement des dynamiques militantes locales. Son parcours l’a aussi conduite à collaborer avec Pollicy en tant que coordinatrice régionale au Sénégal sur les questions liées à l’avenir du travail et à l’inclusion numérique.
Forte d’une formation en marketing et communication, Ndèye Fatou Diouf met le numérique au service des causes sociales, de la participation citoyenne et de l’amplification des voix souvent marginalisées dans l’espace public.

Ndèye Fatou Diouf est une communicante digitale sénégalaise engagée dans la société civile, spécialisée dans l’activisme numérique, la mobilisation communautaire et la communication pour le changement social. Elle est actuellement chargée de communic... Show more

Bharat K Karumuri is a seasoned Analytics & Data Science Leader with over 13 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of healthcare, marketing analytics, and artificial intelligence. Currently serving as Senior Scientist in Marketing Applied Sciences at General Motors, he leads end-to-end Media Mix Modeling initiatives to optimize multi-hundred-million-dollar media investments across GM brands.
Bharat's expertise spans machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and econometric modeling, complemented by strong business acumen developed through leadership roles and his ongoing MBA studies at the prestigious McCombs School of Business at UT Austin. His career demonstrates a unique ability to bridge technical excellence with strategic business impact, having delivered measurable results including a 20% lift in campaign ROI, 50% productivity improvements, and $250K+ in annual savings through innovative AI/ML solutions.
With a rich background spanning Fortune 500 organizations and startup environments, Bharat has served in key roles at Horizon Media, DirecTV, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, while also demonstrating entrepreneurial leadership as Head of Data & AI at Blabbing Inc and CEO & Co-Founder of EpiFocus LLC, where he successfully secured seed funding for healthcare innovation.
His technical expertise encompasses advanced analytics platforms, including Python, SQL, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and leading cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure). Bharat holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and multiple master's degrees, reflecting his deep technical foundation and interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving.
Based in Prosper, Texas, Bharat excels at translating complex analytics into actionable insights that influence executive strategy, while fostering collaborative, high-performing teams through mentorship and cross-functional alignment. He continues to drive transformation in both established enterprises and emerging startups, positioning organizations as data-driven market leaders in an increasingly AI-powered world.

Bharat K Karumuri is a seasoned Analytics & Data Science Leader with over 13 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of healthcare, marketing analytics, and artificial intelligence. Currently serving as Senior Scientist in Marketin... Show more

Srimanth Maddipatla is a Big Data and AI Solution Architect with over 19 years of experience designing, implementing, and optimising enterprise-scale data, analytics, and AI platforms. He specialises in Cloudera Data Platform (CDP Public and Private Cloud), Hadoop ecosystems, Apache Spark, Kubernetes, and end-to-end ML platform engineering. His career has focused on guiding organisations through complex cloud modernisation initiatives, legacy platform migrations, and the strategic adoption of AI/ML capabilities at scale.
Srimanth brings deep architectural expertise across the full spectrum of modern data infrastructure. He has led the design and deployment of enterprise data lakes and lakehouse architectures, hybrid cloud solutions spanning AWS, Azure, and GCP, and the governance of multi-petabyte data platforms with compliance, observability, and automation frameworks. His hands-on experience includes building high-throughput data pipelines, implementing MLOps workflows with automated CI/CD and model registry integration, and optimising distributed computing workloads for improved performance.
With experience spanning healthcare and enterprise environments, Srimanth has delivered secure, scalable, and compliant data solutions aligned with enterprise standards. He has architected disaster recovery strategies, led HDP/CDH to CDP transformations, and designed ML scoring services that enable low-latency inference and autoscaling in production environments.
Beyond his technical contributions, Srimanth has authored technical documentation and knowledge base articles on Hadoop and CDP migrations and has led design reviews and technical assessments for digital transformation initiatives. His work bridges executive stakeholders, data scientists, and engineering teams across data governance, security, and scalable AI/ML architecture.
Srimanth holds a Master of Computer Applications from Sri Krishnadevaraya University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics from Sri Venkateswara University.

Srimanth Maddipatla is a Big Data and AI Solution Architect with over 19 years of experience designing, implementing, and optimising enterprise-scale data, analytics, and AI platforms. He specialises in Cloudera Data Platform (CDP Public and Private ... Show more

Karishma Verma is an accomplished Engineering Leader with 12+ years of progressive experience delivering zero-to-one products, building high-performance engineering teams, and driving industry-defining innovations. Based in the United States, she brings a track record of scaling distributed systems and expanding products from concept to national and global launch across diverse sectors, including Automotive, Advertising, Healthcare Tech, eCommerce, Telecom, and Research.
Currently at Amazon as a Software Development Manager, Karishma leads engineering initiatives that reshape entire industries. She pioneered Amazon Autos, the company's first full digital vehicle purchasing platform, scaling it from a single OEM to multiple manufacturers while expanding coverage to new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles. She also spearheaded the Sell My Car offering, enabling seamless online vehicle transactions. Additionally, Karishma drove the launch of Amazon's Physical Stores Advertising platform, deploying digital signage ads across 580+ stores with over 11,000 active screens, reaching millions of customers globally.
Before Amazon, Karishma spent five years at Chewy, where she directed the Order Management Services team and oversaw the delivery of critical offerings, including Autoship, Chewy Pharmacy, compounded prescriptions, and Connect-with-a-Vet features, supporting over 20 million customers and 15 million monthly orders.
Her expertise encompasses engineering leadership and organizational building, scalable distributed systems, product strategy and roadmapping, cloud architecture, and machine learning-driven experiences. Karishma is skilled at developing talent, shaping product vision, and executing complex roadmaps with global cross-functional stakeholders. She excels at fostering multi-organizational alignment and driving high-impact delivery in complex, fast-paced environments.
A Bachelor of Engineering graduate from Sardar Patel University, Karishma is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Her combination of technical excellence, strategic vision, and proven ability to build world-class teams makes her a valuable leader in transforming ambitious ideas into scalable, customer-centric solutions.

Karishma Verma is an accomplished Engineering Leader with 12+ years of progressive experience delivering zero-to-one products, building high-performance engineering teams, and driving industry-defining innovations. Based in the United States, she bri... Show more

I am having 17 years of experience and working in Sitecore from more than 7 years. I have worked in different Sitecore version from Sitecore 8.2.
I am 4X Sitecore MVP, Sitecore (8/9.2/10/CDP & Personalization/XM Cloud/Content Hub Certified)

I am having 17 years of experience and working in Sitecore from more than 7 years. I have worked in different Sitecore version from Sitecore 8.2. I am 4X Sitecore MVP, Sitecore (8/9.2/10/CDP & Personalization/XM Cloud/Content Hub Certified) Show more

Filip is a founder and maintainer of several popular open source projects, author and a Microsoft Quantum MVP. He specializes in language tools, the Roslyn compiler and quantum computing. Filip is based in Zürich where he works in a medical industry. You can follow him on Twitter @filip_woj.

Filip is a founder and maintainer of several popular open source projects, author and a Microsoft Quantum MVP. He specializes in language tools, the Roslyn compiler and quantum computing. Filip is based in Zürich where he works in a medical industry.... Show more

Accomplished Senior Project Manager, Business Analyst, and Marketing Specialist in IT consulting with a 25-year track record of delivering successful digital solutions. Proven expertise, including 4 applicable degrees, across diverse industries including manufacturing, healthcare, non-profit, and finance. Skilled in driving digital transformation with a focus on D365 Customer Insights, D365 Customer Engagement, portals, and websites. Passionate about leveraging technology to achieve business goals and committed to giving back to the community through non-profit work

Accomplished Senior Project Manager, Business Analyst, and Marketing Specialist in IT consulting with a 25-year track record of delivering successful digital solutions. Proven expertise, including 4 applicable degrees, across diverse industries inclu... Show more

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

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

Priyanka Kuvalekar is a Senior UX Researcher at Microsoft with 8+ years of experience leading cutting-edge AI and advanced user experience research. She leads mixed-method research for Microsoft Teams Calling and agentic AI collaboration experiences, helping shape how enterprises communicate and collaborate at scale.

At Microsoft, Priyanka leads cross-functional collaboration across product, design, engineering, and data science to drive AI-focused user experiences and agentic AI ecosystems. She translates research into clear product recommendations that influence strategy, roadmap decisions, and engineering execution for Teams Calling, part of Microsoft Teams, one of the world's leading enterprise collaboration platforms serving80+ million calling users. Her work evaluates usability, accessibility, and trust from early concept validation through launch readiness and post-launch iteration, incorporating perspectives from global customers, including regulated sectors such as healthcare and financial services.

Throughout her career, Priyanka has led end-to-end UX research across Microsoft, Cisco Webex, Global Payments, and Korn Ferry, spanning enterprise collaboration, communication, FinTech, and HR platforms. She holds a Master of Science in User Experience and Interaction Design and is an accessibility champion, leading research with people with disabilities to ensure products are inclusive, compliant, and usable from the start.

Beyond her core role, Priyanka demonstrates strong leadership through community and industry engagement. She is a Founding Member of Women in Tech and runs an Instagram blog (@uxr.pri) with 5,000+ followers, sharing practical guidance for aspiring researchers and insights into working on high-velocity AI product teams. She has also mentored 100+ UX and AI professionals through ADPList and LinkedIn.

Priyanka has been invited to speak at multiple Tech, UX and AI Conferences. She was recently invited as a speaker at the Grace Hopper Conference 2025, which drew over 30K attendees, and previously has also spoken at the Women in Tech 2024, 2025 conferences, Cisco AI Accessibility Initiatives and more.

Priyanka Kuvalekar is a Senior UX Researcher at Microsoft with 8+ years of experience leading cutting-edge AI and advanced user experience research. She leads mixed-method research for Microsoft Teams Calling and agentic AI collaboration experiences,... Show more

Babak Abbaschian is a technology executive, researcher, and speaker with over 15 years of experience shaping AI, machine learning, and data-driven transformation across startups, mid-sized organizations, and global enterprises. Holding a Ph.D. in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, his work sits at the intersection of deep technical rigor, strategic leadership, and human-centred system design.

As Senior Director of Data Strategy and Analytics at Churchill Downs Incorporated, home of the iconic Kentucky Derby, Babak led a large-scale machine learning and digital transformation initiative that modernized legacy systems and embedded AI across the business. By integrating predictive analytics, natural language processing, recommendation systems, and intelligent automation, his leadership helped drive sustained, measurable growth during periods of significant economic uncertainty, while expanding customer engagement and operational resilience.

Beyond enterprise transformation, Babak is deeply engaged in the startup ecosystem. He serves on the boards of multiple startup studios and mentors AI-driven ventures from early ideation through venture funding. Several companies under his guidance have secured significant VC investment, reflecting his ability to align advanced technology with real market needs and long-term viability.

Babak is also an active researcher with contributions spanning speech recognition, reinforcement learning, recommendation systems, and human-centered computing. His work frequently explores how intelligent systems interact with human cognition, emotion, and trust, particularly in sensitive domains such as healthcare, neurodiversity, and mental well-being.

A recognized AI and analytics leader, Babak is a frequent speaker, panellist, and chair at international conferences focused on AI, digital transformation, and responsible technology. Known for translating complex technical concepts into clear, accessible insights, his talks emphasize leadership, accountability, and the human consequences of the decisions we make with data and AI.

In addition to his industry work, Babak has taught programming, database design, and human–computer interaction as an academic instructor, contributing to the development of the next generation of technologists and leaders.

Babak Abbaschian is a technology executive, researcher, and speaker with over 15 years of experience shaping AI, machine learning, and data-driven transformation across startups, mid-sized organizations, and global enterprises. Holding a Ph.D. in Mac... Show more

Srini Cheemalapati is a technology executive and Enterprise AI Architect who has spent over two decades building systems that scale — and the last five years making them intelligent. From architecting wealth platforms managing $15B+ in assets to launching AI-driven healthcare and transportation solutions, Srini specializes in turning data into measurable business impact.

He has led teams of engineers and data scientists, implemented enterprise AI governance in highly regulated industries, and delivered AI platforms that generated $20M+ in revenue and multimillion-dollar savings. Today, he focuses on generative AI, agentic systems, and spec-driven engineering — helping organizations move from AI curiosity to AI capability.

Srini Cheemalapati is a technology executive and Enterprise AI Architect who has spent over two decades building systems that scale — and the last five years making them intelligent. From architecting wealth platforms managing $15B+ in assets to laun... Show more

Nagappan Nagappan Palaniappan is an accomplished Lead Data Scientist with more than a decade of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and large-scale data analytics across industries, including healthcare, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and education technology. He specializes in designing and deploying advanced machine learning solutions that solve complex business challenges, optimize operational efficiency, and enable data-driven decision-making at enterprise scale.
Currently serving as a Lead Data Scientist at Fynbosys, supporting UnitedHealth Group, Nagappan leads the end-to-end development and deployment of machine learning models focused on healthcare risk prediction, claims optimization, member retention, and cost containment. His work involves building scalable ML pipelines and deploying models using modern cloud technologies such as Google Cloud Platform, Vertex AI, Kubeflow, and BigQuery, while ensuring strict compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA. Throughout his career, Nagappan has demonstrated expertise in statistical modeling, causal inference, uplift modeling, and predictive analytics, enabling organizations to improve care management strategies, operational efficiency, and resource allocation. He has extensive experience building microservice-based ML architectures and automated ML lifecycle pipelines, integrating advanced analytics into production environments through CI/CD frameworks.
Previously, Nagappan held senior data science roles at organizations such as American Student Assistance, Smartlinx, Elisity, and Nokia Networks, where he led initiatives involving NLP, predictive modeling, anomaly detection, churn prediction, and network security analytics. He has also contributed to large-scale enterprise data platforms, developing robust ETL pipelines and cloud-native analytics solutions across AWS, Azure, Snowflake, and modern big data ecosystems. Nagappan holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science from the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bangalore, a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University, India. His technical expertise spans machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, and Spark, along with strong proficiency in Python, cloud platforms, and large-scale data processing technologies.
With deep experience in applied AI, cloud-based ML systems, and enterprise data platforms, Nagappan continues to drive innovation in intelligent systems that enable organizations to harness the full potential of their data

Nagappan Nagappan Palaniappan is an accomplished Lead Data Scientist with more than a decade of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and large-scale data analytics across industries, including healthcare, telecommunications, cyber... Show more

Suresh Kotha Naga Venkata Hanuma is an experienced Azure Architect with over 11 years of hands-on expertise in designing and migrating enterprise applications from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure. He brings more than 22 years of overall IT industry experience, spanning Microsoft Windows, IIS, SQL Server, SharePoint, and cloud infrastructure support.
He has led complex Azure architecture implementations, including Azure Synapse workspace deployments with secure networking, Power BI integration, private endpoints, and disaster recovery solutions using Azure Site Recovery. His work reflects a strong end-to-end understanding of cloud and infrastructure components such as compute, storage, networking, data platforms, and application services.
In addition to his technical depth, Suresh has over four years of leadership experience as a team manager, having led teams of up to 15 Azure consultants while managing large-scale Azure projects. His background includes infrastructure automation using PowerShell, ARM template development, network security design, and SSL certificate management.
Currently serving as an Azure Architect at Molina Healthcare, he is responsible for Azure IaaS management, disaster recovery planning, cost optimization, and implementation of advanced Azure services, including Databricks, Data Lake, Data Factory, and AI services. His prior experience includes roles at PG&E, GS1, Conduent, and Microsoft, where he provided Azure infrastructure and cloud solutions support.
Suresh holds a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification and an MBA in Finance from Andhra University, along with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He is also experienced across multiple cloud platforms, including AWS and Google Cloud Platform.

Suresh Kotha Naga Venkata Hanuma is an experienced Azure Architect with over 11 years of hands-on expertise in designing and migrating enterprise applications from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure. He brings more than 22 years of overall I... Show more