Mezba Uddin is a seasoned IT professional with a wealth of experience in supporting users with Windows Server, macOS, and Microsoft Management Console (MMC). His expertise extends to IT infrastructure management, cloud computing, resource planning, patch management, troubleshooting, virtualization, Windows Server, Active Directory, IT operations, Microsoft Azure, and Office 365 administration.

Mezba's understanding of the business is enhanced by his background in business management and his involvement in his family's business. This combination of IT expertise and business acumen makes him a valuable asset to any organization seeking a skilled and experienced professional who can bridge the gap between technology and business strategy.

Mezba currently holds the position of Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, a position he has held since September 2022. Prior to this, he gained valuable experience as an Information Technology Analyst at NHS Informatics Merseyside from May 2022 to October 2022 and as an Information Technology Support Engineer at CTS from November 2021 to May 2022.

Throughout his career, Mezba has consistently demonstrated a confident and results-oriented approach to his work, coupled with a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to providing exceptional customer service. He is a highly collaborative team player, adept at working effectively with others to achieve shared objectives.

Mezba's passion for technology and his eagerness to stay abreast of the latest trends and developments drive his continuous pursuit of knowledge and skill enhancement. He embraces new challenges as opportunities to learn and grow, constantly seeking innovative ways to optimize processes and systems.

Mezba's proficiency in a diverse range of IT disciplines, combined with his unwavering dedication to excellence and his business acumen, makes him an invaluable asset to any organization seeking a skilled and experienced professional who can bridge the gap between technology and business strategy. His creativity and innovative thinking capabilities further solidify his potential to contribute significantly to the success of any endeavor he undertakes.

Mezba Uddin is a seasoned IT professional with a wealth of experience in supporting users with Windows Server, macOS, and Microsoft Management Console (MMC). His expertise extends to IT infrastructure management, cloud computing, resource planning, p... 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

JD Flynn has had mental illness most of his life, but didn't admit it until his early 30s when he decided it was time to do something about it. After a decade-long career in emergency services as a paramedic, JD made the jump from the ambulance to the text editor. Since then, JD has climbed to Principal Drupal Software Engineer in his current position.

His life was changed by OSMH (Open Sourcing Mental Health), a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on opening the conversation on mental illness, which led him to telling his own story to as many people who would listen. As someone with mental illness who is not afraid to talk about it, JD has presented on the topic of Mental Illness in the Tech Community to local user groups, regional conferences, and national level events at locations such as MIT, UC Berkeley, Washington State Convention Center, Guaranteed Rate Field, and DePaul University.

More recently, JD has started streaming development on Twitch and has been learning new tools and languages on stream. He streams under the name JDDoesDev and is desperate for your approval and attention.

When not speaking or coding, JD plays baritone saxophone in Windiana, a professional level wind ensemble out of Valparaiso, IN, and Michigan City Municipal Band, the oldest municipal band in Indiana.

JD Flynn has had mental illness most of his life, but didn't admit it until his early 30s when he decided it was time to do something about it. After a decade-long career in emergency services as a paramedic, JD made the jump from the ambulance to th... Show more

I bring 11 years of experience across Cognizant, Oracle, and AWS, spanning presales, sales, and post‑sales roles. I hold a PGDM from IIM Kozhikode. Over the past five years at Microsoft, I’ve been driving strategic engagement and business growth for global enterprise customers—most notably Walmart and Goldman Sachs—serving as their Account Manager.

I bring 11 years of experience across Cognizant, Oracle, and AWS, spanning presales, sales, and post‑sales roles. I hold a PGDM from IIM Kozhikode. Over the past five years at Microsoft, I’ve been driving strategic engagement and business growth for ... 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

With over 20 years of experience in data analytics and corporate performance management, I have consistently driven value through data-driven insights. My journey began in the dynamic field of data analytics, where I honed my skills in extracting meaningful patterns from complex datasets. Throughout my career, I’ve contributed to various industries, but my recent focus has been on the health insurance sector in Switzerland.

Key Highlights:

Data Analytics Expertise: Over the past two decades, I’ve navigated the ever-evolving landscape of data analytics. From statistical modeling to machine learning, I’ve leveraged cutting-edge techniques to uncover actionable insights.

Corporate Performance Management: As a seasoned professional, I’ve played a pivotal role in optimizing organizational performance. Whether it’s streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, or aligning strategic goals, I’ve been at the forefront of driving positive change.

Health Insurance Industry: For the last four years, I’ve been part of a leading health insurance company in Switzerland. In this role, I’ve contributed to critical areas such as claims processing, risk evaluation, and customer experience. My expertise has helped improve accuracy, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making within the insurance domain.

Team Leadership: As the team leader of the data platform, I’ve fostered collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Guiding a talented group of professionals, I’ve overseen the development of robust data infrastructure, ensuring seamless data flow and accessibility.

Vision for the Future:

Looking ahead, I’m committed to staying at the forefront of data and analytics advancements. Whether it’s harnessing the power of AI, exploring predictive modeling, or driving digital transformation, I remain passionate about shaping the future of data-driven decision-making.

With over 20 years of experience in data analytics and corporate performance management, I have consistently driven value through data-driven insights. My journey began in the dynamic field of data analytics, where I honed my skills in extracting mea... Show more

Jeremy Darling is a Principal Consultant at Centroid, where he partners with organizations to design and deliver resilient, secure, and scalable technology platforms in complex and regulated environments. With decades of experience across distributed systems, cloud and edge architectures, and Kubernetes-based platforms, Jeremy specializes in translating ambitious technical goals into operational reality.

His work spans data-driven systems in healthcare, public sector, and higher education, including large-scale analytics initiatives and mission-critical platforms operating under strict security and compliance constraints. Known for navigating high-stakes technical challenges, Jeremy brings a pragmatic, systems-thinking approach to architecture, delivery, and long-term sustainability.

Beyond the technology, Jeremy is deeply committed to the human side of engineering. As a leadership speaker and mental health advocate, he focuses on empathy, resilience, and communication during moments of stress, loss, and organizational change. He believes strong systems are built by healthy teams—and that leadership matters most when things don’t go as planned.

Outside of client work and speaking engagements, Jeremy practices yoga and continues exploring the intersection of mental health, leadership, and sustainable engineering culture.

Jeremy Darling is a Principal Consultant at Centroid, where he partners with organizations to design and deliver resilient, secure, and scalable technology platforms in complex and regulated environments. With decades of experience across distributed... 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

Naresh Sigamani is a Director of Data Architecture with over 14 years of experience in data and analytics. Currently serving as Director of Data Architecture at Lovelytics/Nousot since May 2024, he also leads the SAP Databricks service line. Naresh specializes in guiding organizations through their data maturity journey and creating resilient, scalable data platforms.
He is recognized as an industry expert in the complex migration of SAP data to leading cloud platforms, including Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Fabric, Synapse, and Redshift. His expertise spans enterprise data strategy, cloud solution architecture, and data engineering across various industries, including healthcare, consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, retail, and energy services.
At Lovelytics, Naresh heads initiatives that help enterprises modernize their data ecosystems by leveraging advanced analytics and cloud-native architectures. Previously, as CTO of Data Analytics at Eviden / Atos (2023–2024), he pioneered data practices to develop reusable solutions and accelerators that streamlined and enhanced organizational processes. He also led the data pre-sales team for North America and Canada, driving over $60M in business growth.
Naresh has led large consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies through the modernization of their data platform which supports $21 billion business, enabling them to derive greater business value and establish market leadership through advanced analytics-supported infrastructure. Notably, he has led significant projects such as the Wildfire Mitigation initiative, where he architected complex integrations across ArcGIS, SAP, and NMS systems and implemented the solution on Databricks with advanced geospatial functions.
His technical expertise is validated by extensive certifications, including Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional (2025), Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate, SnowPro Advanced Architect, and multiple SAP certifications. He holds a Master of Computer Applications from Anna University (2007–2010) and a Bachelor of Computer Applications from Madras University (2004–2007).
As a technical author, Naresh has contributed to industry knowledge through articles such as
“AWS Data Lake Accelerator for SAP” (authored with AWS team collaboration) and “Reimagine Your SAP Data Strategy using SAP BDC with SAP Databricks.” He is also an active speaker, sharing insights on enterprise data adoption and modernization strategies.

Naresh Sigamani is a Director of Data Architecture with over 14 years of experience in data and analytics. Currently serving as Director of Data Architecture at Lovelytics/Nousot since May 2024, he also leads the SAP Databricks service line. Naresh s... Show more

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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

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

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

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

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

Melanie Howitt is the Director of Revenue Cycle Data and Technology Solutions at In2itive Business Solutions with more than 25 years of experience in analytics and business intelligence and 16 years in healthcare revenue cycle operations.

Her career began in the early days of enterprise analytics, building reporting and operational insights from flat systems, exported data, and spreadsheets long before modern cloud data platforms existed. Over the years she has helped organizations evolve from manual reporting environments into modern data architectures that support real-time operational decision making.

Today Melanie focuses on designing AI-ready operational systems using technologies such as Microsoft Fabric, Dataverse, and Power Platform. Her work centers on translating complex healthcare workflows, particularly in ambulatory surgery centers, into structured operational data models that enable automation, analytics, and AI copilots.

She specializes in bridging the gap between healthcare operations and modern data architecture, helping organizations move from fragmented data environments to systems that support practical AI applications in production.

Melanie Howitt is the Director of Revenue Cycle Data and Technology Solutions at In2itive Business Solutions with more than 25 years of experience in analytics and business intelligence and 16 years in healthcare revenue cycle operations. Her care... 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

Bachiller en Sistemas e Informática por la UTP, especializado en desarrollo de sistemas escalables. Actualmente, me desempeño como Software Engineer en Interbank, con experiencia como arquitecto de soluciones y analista de datos utilizando Python.

Bachiller en Sistemas e Informática por la UTP, especializado en desarrollo de sistemas escalables. Actualmente, me desempeño como Software Engineer en Interbank, con experiencia como arquitecto de soluciones y analista de datos utilizando Python. 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

Deepti Mittal is a Principal Software Engineer at Mimecast with deep expertise in AI development, distributed systems, observability, scalability, and system architecture. Drawing on experience across healthcare, retail, and finance, she excels at building resilient, scalable solutions tailored to diverse business needs. Currently, they are exploring innovative ways to leverage Generative AI for enhancing everyday engineering and system resilience. A passionate technologist and blogger, Deepti Mittal is known for demystifying complex system internals and sharing practical insights. Their sessions blend technical depth with real-world lessons, empowering teams to build smarter, more scalable systems

Deepti Mittal is a Principal Software Engineer at Mimecast with deep expertise in AI development, distributed systems, observability, scalability, and system architecture. Drawing on experience across healthcare, retail, and finance, she excels at bu... 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

Deepti Bahel is a seasoned Senior Business Intelligence Engineer with over 12 years of experience transforming complex data into meaningful, actionable insights. With a Master’s in Business Analytics from Purdue University and a strong background in BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, and Looker, Deepti has led analytics transformations at companies like Intuit, Google, Wayfair, and Hanna Andersson.

As a kidney transplant recipient and health coach, Deepti brings a unique perspective to healthcare analytics—combining deep technical knowledge with a mission-driven approach to improving patient outcomes through data.

She specializes in building self-service BI platforms, streamlining data pipelines using tools like Superglue, Databricks, and Snowflake, and bridging the gap between technical teams and non-technical decision-makers. Her recent work focuses on embedding analytics into operational workflows through interactive apps powered by Streamlit and AI-driven assistants.

Deepti is also an active mentor, speaker, and advocate for data equity in healthcare, featured by media outlets like India Currents and KnowFix News, and regularly invited to speak at data and health tech panels.

Deepti Bahel is a seasoned Senior Business Intelligence Engineer with over 12 years of experience transforming complex data into meaningful, actionable insights. With a Master’s in Business Analytics from Purdue University and a strong background in ... 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

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

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

Senior Fullstack Java/J2EE Developer with over 10 years of expertise in enterprise application development, specializing in microservices architecture, cloud technologies, and enterprise integration solutions. Currently serving as an Integration Java Developer at DaVita Kidney Dialysis. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Teaching ComputingHealthTechAI in HealthAIAzure and Developing Artificial Intelligence Technologies.

Senior Fullstack Java/J2EE Developer with over 10 years of expertise in enterprise application development, specializing in microservices architecture, cloud technologies, and enterprise integration solutions. Currently serving as an Integration Java... Show more

Software engineer focused on boosting developer productivity with generative AI. Actively engaged in tech communities and passionate about sharing knowledge.

Software engineer focused on boosting developer productivity with generative AI. Actively engaged in tech communities and passionate about sharing knowledge. Show more

I am an IT Principal a Principal Architect within the AI Center of Enablement at Cigna/Evernorth, where I lead the architecture of enterprise-scale Artificial Intelligence platforms. As an IEEE Senior Member, I specialize in bridging the gap between complex legacy ecosystems and cutting-edge Generative AI.

Currently, I am focused on building foundational Enterprise AI Platforms, including a Knowledge Graph Platform designed to tap into multimodal enterprise knowledge, and establishing AI FinOps frameworks to optimize model cost and performance. My background includes architecting GenAI underwriting and regulatory systems that process over 266 million documents annually, leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and LLM Observability to ensure consistency and compliance.

I am also an active researcher and author, having published work on Generative AI for MES Optimization, LLM-driven Digital Manufacturing, and Edge AI for On-Site Health Risk Scoring. Beyond my corporate and academic work, I am the creator and maintainer of Syda, an open-source Python library for AI-powered synthetic data generation

I am an IT Principal a Principal Architect within the AI Center of Enablement at Cigna/Evernorth, where I lead the architecture of enterprise-scale Artificial Intelligence platforms. As an IEEE Senior Member, I specialize in bridging the gap between ... Show more