Venkata Kartheek Reddy Somasani is an accomplished Information Technology Security and Cybersecurity Engineer with over nine years of specialized experience designing, implementing, and securing enterprise-scale network infrastructures across on-premises and cloud environments. Based in Dallas, Texas, he has built a distinguished career focused on protecting critical public sector systems and safeguarding sensitive government operations.
Since May 2018, Venkata has served the City of Dallas through KC Synergy Solutions Inc., where he plays a pivotal role in securing vital municipal infrastructure. His responsibilities include comprehensive cybersecurity defense for the Dallas Police Department and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), ensuring the protection of sensitive law enforcement data through multi-layered security controls such as OKTA two-factor authentication, advanced VPN architectures, and strict CJIS compliance. He has engineered secure, disaster-resilient communication channels between CAD911 dispatch systems and the Texas Department of Public Safety, ensuring uninterrupted emergency response coordination statewide.
One of Venkata’s most significant accomplishments is the architecture of a secure, multi-zoned SCADA network for Dallas’s freshwater, wastewater, and stormwater treatment facilities. By implementing air-gapped environments, zero-internet-access zones, and IDS/IPS protections, he has directly safeguarded critical public health infrastructure from cyber threats. His expertise was further demonstrated during a major ransomware incident, where he successfully detected, contained, and eradicated malware by isolating compromised systems and blocking communication with the Royal ransomware group.
Venkata’s technical expertise spans Cisco ASA, Firepower Threat Defense, SD-WAN, Palo Alto firewalls, F5 BIG-IP, and web application firewalls. He has architected secure hybrid cloud environments using AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and IPSEC tunnels, supported by AWS architect level certifications. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Assurance and maintains advanced certifications, including CJIS Level 4 and Cisco Firepower NGFW, consistently ensuring compliance with NIST and federal cybersecurity standards.

Venkata Kartheek Reddy Somasani is an accomplished Information Technology Security and Cybersecurity Engineer with over nine years of specialized experience designing, implementing, and securing enterprise-scale network infrastructures across on-prem... Show more

I'm a Kansas-based software consultant who loves writing code almost as much as I love figuring out why an enterprise system isn't shipping the way it should. Recovering monolith wrangler. Perpetual pipeline tinkerer. Firm believer that the real problem is rarely the one on the ticket.

I'm a Kansas-based software consultant who loves writing code almost as much as I love figuring out why an enterprise system isn't shipping the way it should. Recovering monolith wrangler. Perpetual pipeline tinkerer. Firm believer that the real prob... Show more

Christophe Martinot is an international speaker, transformation advisor, and author of SPIRAL UP®, a framework designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations grow stronger through agility and resilience.

A former executive with over two decades of leadership experience in FMCG, pharma, and medical devices, Christophe has held strategic roles at L’Oréal, Danone, Abbott, and Sanofi.

As Managing Director and Co-Founder of SeedingEnergy, he now guides organizations across the USA, UK, and Europe in redefining their ways of working, building cultures that are more agile, human-centered, and purpose-driven.

He is a co-author of the Agile Customer Centricity Manifesto, part of the global leadership group shaping Agile Marketing Manifesto 2.0, and a co-initiator of the Business Agility Hub.

Christophe also shares his passion for agility and transformation with the next generation of leaders, teaching Agile Ways of Working at IED Barcelona and as a guest professor at ESADE.

A pragmatic optimist, he brings energy, empathy, and real-world experience to every stage, inspiring leaders and teams to Spiral Up through every challenge.
He works fluently in English, French, and Spanish.

Christophe Martinot is an international speaker, transformation advisor, and author of SPIRAL UP®, a framework designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations grow stronger through agility and resilience. A former executive with over two de... Show more

Dr. Ankur Bindal is the President and Co-Founder of the Southern California-based Aroga Group, a company established in 2020 that focuses on residential and commercial real estate investing, development, holding, and management services. He leads the organization with an emphasis on strategic discipline, operational clarity, and long-term value creation, drawing on years of executive experience across healthcare and entrepreneurial ventures.

Ankur Bindal is also the founder of KAB Medical Group, widely known as KMG Psychiatry, with practices in San Diego and Los Angeles. He served as Chief Executive Officer and President for nearly a decade, overseeing clinical growth, innovation, and organizational structure. After successfully scaling the practice and solidifying its reputation, he transitioned his attention fully to advancing Aroga Group’s expanding real estate portfolio.

As a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep specialist, Dr. Bindal built a clinical career grounded in comprehensive, forward-thinking care. His work included medication management, psychotherapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy, and intranasal ketamine treatment. By integrating traditional psychiatric methods with advanced therapeutic options, he aimed to deliver meaningful outcomes for patients with complex and treatment-resistant conditions.

Dr. Bindal gained international recognition for his expertise in brain stimulation therapies, particularly Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. His practice treated diverse patient populations, including former professional athletes, physicians, and individuals from underserved communities worldwide. He earned Diamond Circle Provider status for high-volume TMS services and received the Outstanding Leadership and Outstanding Corporation Awards at Health Conference 2.0 in 2023.

Throughout his career, Dr. Bindal has consistently been recognized for leadership, innovation, and clinical excellence. He has been named a Top Doctor, while KMG Psychiatry was voted Best in San Diego in both 2024 and 2025. Patient satisfaction ratings regularly ranged from 4.8 to 5.0, reflecting a practice built on trust, quality care, and a strong patient-centered philosophy.

Beyond his clinical and business leadership, Dr. Ankur Bindal has served on healthcare committees, quality monitoring boards, and professional advisory groups. He has spoken at national and regional conferences, appeared on television discussing healthcare leadership and entrepreneurship, and been featured in Time Magazine and Forbes. He remains committed to professional engagement, community service, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and dog.

Dr. Ankur Bindal is the President and Co-Founder of the Southern California-based Aroga Group, a company established in 2020 that focuses on residential and commercial real estate investing, development, holding, and management services. He leads the... 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

With over 12 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing data warehouse solutions, Jeff is a seasoned Data Warehouse Architect specializing in SQL Server and Azure ecosystems. He has a proven track record of transforming complex data requirements into scalable, high-performance architectures that empower data-driven decision-making. Jeff has worked across many verticals including Healthcare, Telecom and Retail / Consumer Product Goods (CPG).
Most recently with Protiviti, Jeff has designed and built many modern data solutions for CPG companies such as Energizer and Famous Footwear (Caleres). These solutions have leveraged the full capabilities of Azure technologies, such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric. With a deep understanding of SQL, data modeling, and ETL processes, he has delivered many scalable and economic solutions to fit client needs.

With over 12 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing data warehouse solutions, Jeff is a seasoned Data Warehouse Architect specializing in SQL Server and Azure ecosystems. He has a proven track record of transforming complex dat... Show more

With over twenty-five years of experience across multiple leadership roles in Dynamics CRM & ERP domains, I am a digital transformation enabler and a trusted advisor for clients across industries. What drives my passion is crafting solutions that deliver adoption and outcomes!

With over twenty-five years of experience across multiple leadership roles in Dynamics CRM & ERP domains, I am a digital transformation enabler and a trusted advisor for clients across industries. What drives my passion is crafting solutions that del... Show more

Sai Sravan Cherukuri is a visionary technology leader, DevSecOps Technical Advisor, PaaS Automation Lead, and Program Manager. With over 20 years of experience in federal IT transformation, he is a recognized expert in DevSecOps, FinOps, AI governance, CMMC readiness, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), open-source advocacy, and Policy as Code (PaC). He is the creator of the FIBER AI Maturity Model and contributes as a member to the national AI safety initiatives through NIST’s U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium.
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Sai Sravan, a Commissioner’s 2024 Award recipient, has led enterprise-scale automation, modernization, and capacity planning initiatives that deliver measurable results. He serves on the Board of Directors at TMMi America and is a dedicated community mentor and volunteer.
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As a Platform Engineer and Open-source advocate, Sai is committed to advancing accessibility in engineering and inclusivity in the community. He is a strong proponent of the "Docs-as-Code" movement, maintaining that long-term project sustainability relies on clear documentation and automated CI/CD pipelines that lower barriers for contributors. Currently, he is bridging the gap between agentic workflows and cloud-native standards; as an active explorer of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), he utilizes OpenTelemetry to build open-source AI observability frameworks, enabling the scaling of reliable, self-service agents.

Sai Sravan currently serves as the program lead for the application team, spearheading the institutionalization of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) through Terraform practices.

Sai Sravan Cherukuri is a visionary technology leader, DevSecOps Technical Advisor, PaaS Automation Lead, and Program Manager. With over 20 years of experience in federal IT transformation, he is a recognized expert in DevSecOps, FinOps, AI governanc... Show more

Ssemaganda George is a Computer Scientist, the Lead for Quantum Uganda, and a tech innovator passionate about using technology for social good. He co-founded DirtTrails Safaris, promoting eco-tourism, leads HealthMaMa Ai a health-tech initiative to support expectant women.

George is committed to creating solutions that improve health, education, economic opportunities and digital access for all in Uganda and Africa.

Ssemaganda George is a Computer Scientist, the Lead for Quantum Uganda, and a tech innovator passionate about using technology for social good. He co-founded DirtTrails Safaris, promoting eco-tourism, leads HealthMaMa Ai a health-tech initiative to ... Show more

David Fung is a former Salesforce Senior Director and executive leadership coach with 23 years in tech. After leading teams through a decade of high-change environments, he now works with technical leaders on practical tools for clarity, influence without authority, and sustainable high performance, grounded in Self-Determination Theory and evidence-based leadership science. He hosts the Coachful Coaching Leadership Podcast and speaks to technical audiences on leadership that actually moves the needle on delivery.

David Fung is a former Salesforce Senior Director and executive leadership coach with 23 years in tech. After leading teams through a decade of high-change environments, he now works with technical leaders on practical tools for clarity, influence wi... Show more

A software engineer with 15 years of experience, currently working as a hands-on Solutions Architect and consultant, helping development teams deliver better products. He focuses on collaboratively designing solutions with clients—evaluating ideas, assessing risks, and translating them into technical requirements aligned with business goals.

A software engineer with 15 years of experience, currently working as a hands-on Solutions Architect and consultant, helping development teams deliver better products. He focuses on collaboratively designing solutions with clients—evaluating ideas, a... Show more

Rafael is the Co‑Founder and Chief AI Architect at Adaptek, a human‑centered AI consultancy that builds accessible GenAI systems for healthcare and other high‑stakes environments. He blends 10+ years of enterprise AI and mobile engineering experience—including large‑scale deployments as a Senior Manager at Accenture—with a deep focus on responsible, production‑ready AI.

His work centers on designing Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) assistants, agentic workflows, and evaluation/guardrail pipelines that real teams can trust in day‑to‑day operations. At Adaptek, Rafael partners with his co‑founder, a cyberpsychology‑trained strategist with lived experience of disability, to make sure AI is not only technically robust but also psychologically safe and accessible for diverse users.

On stage, Rafael is known for translating complex architecture into clear, practical stories—showing how to move from demos to production, how to measure quality beyond “wow” moments, and how to design AI that fits clinical workflows, frontline staff, and people using assistive technologies. He speaks in English and Spanish on topics such as human‑centered GenAI in healthcare, building trustworthy RAG systems, AI accessibility in practice, and the real‑world psychology of AI adoption

Rafael is the Co‑Founder and Chief AI Architect at Adaptek, a human‑centered AI consultancy that builds accessible GenAI systems for healthcare and other high‑stakes environments. He blends 10+ years of enterprise AI and mobile engineering experience... Show more

Latifa DEKHICI is a full professor in computer sciences and vice dean of external relations in mathematics and computer science faculty in the university of sciences and technology of Oran; and a researcher in LDREI, Smart Grid Developement laboratory in the Higher School of Electrical and Energetic engineering of Oran. Her research interests include power dispatch, power system design, healthcare scheduling and green optimization as well as optimization methods especially metaheuristics. DEKHICI has been a member of Inside Project (Inclusion of Students With impairements in Distance Education) in 2023, of DIGITAQ Project about Quality Assurance Digitalization in Higher Education and a responsable of Digitalisation Strategy Office in her university. She partipated as a trainer in many sustainability; digitalization; accessibilty, cyber responsability, soft skills and inclusivity activities and serious game design.

Latifa DEKHICI is a full professor in computer sciences and vice dean of external relations in mathematics and computer science faculty in the university of sciences and technology of Oran; and a researcher in LDREI, Smart Grid Developement laborator... Show more

I’ve spent 15+ years building data and AI systems—and what keeps me motivated is simple: turning ambitious ideas into dependable, production-ready capabilities that teams can trust.

Today, I’m a 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 at 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗡𝗼𝘄, leading AI platform innovations across Machine Learning, Generative AI, and data engineering. I enjoy the end-to-end work: aligning to business outcomes, designing the architecture, and partnering with teams to ship high-quality solutions. I’ve worked across Fortune 500 enterprises and global startups, and I’ve learned one pattern repeatedly—AI doesn’t scale because of a great model; it scales because the system around it is designed and operated well.

That belief is what led me to write my published book, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗜 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮—a practical playbook on building strong data foundations, responsible AI governance, and leadership habits that make AI durable, not fragile.

I was recognized among 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗔𝗜𝗠 𝟰𝟬 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱), and I’ve helped deliver scalable AI frameworks across BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, and Manufacturing. Mentorship is also important to me—I support communities such as WEHUB and women-in-tech networks, and I write and speak about ethical AI and inclusive team building.

I’m a 𝗗𝗘𝗜 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 because inclusion isn’t a statement—it’s a daily leadership practice. I care about building teams where people feel safe to contribute, grow, and lead.

If you’d like to exchange ideas on scaling AI responsibly, building data platforms, or making GenAI work in real enterprise environments—reach out. I’m always happy to connect.

I’ve spent 15+ years building data and AI systems—and what keeps me motivated is simple: turning ambitious ideas into dependable, production-ready capabilities that teams can trust. Today, I’m a 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 at 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗡𝗼𝘄,... 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

Chandra Kiran Yelagam is a seasoned Senior Software Engineering Advisor with deep expertise in architecting and delivering enterprise-scale healthcare technology solutions. With a proven track record at Evernorth Cigna, he has led large, cross-functional engineering teams to modernize complex pharmacy and clinical platforms, driving improved scalability, reliability, and automation across mission-critical systems. His leadership of the Multi Rx and MPOR teams enabled seamless integration across Java, Pega, AWS, and React ecosystems, significantly enhancing system performance and user experience.
Chandra specializes in cloud engineering, intelligent automation, and end-to-end solution delivery. He has spearheaded automation initiatives that boosted throughput by 30%, reduced manual effort by 45%, and shortened release cycles by 25%. His ability to transform strategic business goals into innovative technical solutions has been instrumental in modernizing adjudication workflows, optimizing care coordination, and enhancing operational resilience across the healthcare enterprise.

A trusted technical leader, Chandra provides architectural guidance, mentors Agile engineering teams, and ensures operational excellence through robust CI/CD practices, observability tooling, and enterprise governance. His experience spans Pega PRPC framework development, AWS cloud-native deployments, Oracle PL/SQL engineering, and production incident management within highly regulated environments.
Previously at General Dynamics Information Technology, he built reusable Pega frameworks, strengthened integration architectures, and contributed to governance and best-practice development. Recognized for his collaborative leadership and continuous improvement mindset, Chandra remains committed to advancing engineering excellence and driving impactful technology transformation.

Chandra Kiran Yelagam is a seasoned Senior Software Engineering Advisor with deep expertise in architecting and delivering enterprise-scale healthcare technology solutions. With a proven track record at Evernorth Cigna, he has led large, cross-functi... Show more

Currently, I am working as a senior cybersecurity engineer and a database security subject matter expert at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, having more than seven years of experience and expertise in the secure safeguarding and securing of data in a big and regulated business environment.

I have devised and implemented various methods for encrypting and securing data in critical health infrastructure and millions of consumer data assets. He specializes in AI-driven security controls, adaptive encryption schemes, real-time threat detection and prevention, and securing data on next-generation data platforms.

I have participated in a number of technical review sessions and done a lot of research on several different things related to data security and AI and cloud computing.

Currently, I am working as a senior cybersecurity engineer and a database security subject matter expert at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, having more than seven years of experience and expertise in the secure safeguarding and securing of data in a ... Show more

Yevgen Nebesov is a systems architect based in Bruchsal, Germany. He provides consultancy services to companies across various sectors, including railways, defence, logistics, medical devices, and retail. His expertise spans software architecture, organization design, team leadership, and business analysis.

His consultancy focuses primarily on managing the complexity arising from intertwined uncertainties across technical, operational, and political domains within organizations.

Yevgen is the author of two practical frameworks:
- “Sociotechnical Engineering” — an approach that applies classical Systems Engineering principles, such as requirements elicitation and requirements-driven design, to sociotechnical systems, including software development projects.
- “The Architecture of Power” — a framework for structural change designed for people with or without formal authority.

Yevgen Nebesov is a systems architect based in Bruchsal, Germany. He provides consultancy services to companies across various sectors, including railways, defence, logistics, medical devices, and retail. His expertise spans software architecture, or... Show more

Software architect with almost 10 years of expertise in cloud systems. On a day-to-day basis, I work primarily with Azure & AWS clouds, with a specialisation in med-tech projects. Throughout my career, I led 10+ IT projects into production, which survived the hardest test — users. My main focus is to improve Cybersecurity awareness in the project, and show that it's an easy job to understand and solve threats, which at the beginning looks like a huge elephant, but at the end they are just little mice

Software architect with almost 10 years of expertise in cloud systems. On a day-to-day basis, I work primarily with Azure & AWS clouds, with a specialisation in med-tech projects. Throughout my career, I led 10+ IT projects into production, which sur... Show more

Dr. Aday E. Adetosoye is an international speaker and leadership strategist specializing in human-centered AI adoption and women's leadership in tech. With 25 years as a U.S. diplomat (USAID, CDC, HRSA) and former Vice President overseeing global health programs in 37 countries, she brings high-stakes communication expertise to the digital landscape.

Recent speaking engagements include moderating at the International AIDS Conference 2024 (25,000+ attendees), featured panelist at the Weitzman Institute Virtual Symposium, presenter at the Women in Government Relations 50th Conference, and featured guest on "Lunch with Leaders" LinkedIn Live discussing women in STEM leadership.

As CEO of 1099 Impact Street and Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, Dr. Adetosoye helps leaders navigate technological transformation without sacrificing creativity, wellbeing, or authentic connection. She also provides training on public speaking. Her signature topic: "The Human Algorithm" for ethical AI leadership is a favorite.

Dr. Aday E. Adetosoye is an international speaker and leadership strategist specializing in human-centered AI adoption and women's leadership in tech. With 25 years as a U.S. diplomat (USAID, CDC, HRSA) and former Vice President overseeing global hea... Show more

Haseeb Asif is the Founder and CEO of Tenplus AB, a data and AI consultancy helping organizations build scalable, AI-ready data platforms. He works hands-on with clients across data engineering, analytics, and AI initiatives, focusing on strong data foundations rather than AI hype.

He holds a dual master’s degree from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and TU Berlin, with research in distributed systems and stream processing using Apache Flink.

Haseeb Asif is the Founder and CEO of Tenplus AB, a data and AI consultancy helping organizations build scalable, AI-ready data platforms. He works hands-on with clients across data engineering, analytics, and AI initiatives, focusing on strong data ... 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

Mr. Ojukwu is the past BAM Worldwide Global Chair of Black at Microsoft (affectionately known as BAM 2023-2024). In this role he chaired the delivery of quality programming to a targeted audience within the Microsoft community and around the globe. Alfred is intimately involved with several community-building exercises including the program lead for the (BAM) High School Summer mentorship program; Director of the NSBE-HISIG community; campaign lead for the Microsoft GIVE Events supporting the BAM College Scholarship initiative, Black History Month programming for BAM WW and Health, and Life Science Educational Series for Black Employees in Healthcare. He is also a strong ally for all Employee Resource Groups and strives to ensure Microsoft employees and BAM members can work in an inclusive environment where all individuals are accepted as their true authentic selves. He is a highly skilled influencer who can collaborate with others to inspire the growth of DE&I programming through every part of the organization. He is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) focusing on AI Based Certifications.

Mr. Ojukwu is the past BAM Worldwide Global Chair of Black at Microsoft (affectionately known as BAM 2023-2024). In this role he chaired the delivery of quality programming to a targeted audience within the Microsoft community and around the globe. A... Show more

Dhinaharan Chockalingam is a seasoned technology professional and certified Workday Subject Matter Expert with over 17 years of comprehensive experience in HR, Finance, Payroll, Time & Labor, Benefits, and Talent management systems. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Financial Systems at Oportun Inc. in Frisco, Texas, he specializes in full-cycle Workday implementations and complex financial system integrations.
Dhinaharan holds a Master's degree in Information Technology Management from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Bachelor of Engineering from Anna University. He is certified in Workday HCM Core, Workday Integrations, and Workday Studio, demonstrating his deep expertise in the platform.
Throughout his career, Dhinaharan has worked across diverse industries, including healthcare, banking, telecommunications, and insurance. His technical proficiency spans multiple enterprise systems, including Workday, PeopleSoft 9.0 HRMS, and Salesforce, with extensive knowledge in integration technologies such as EIB, Core Connectors, and Studio Integrations.
At Oportun Inc., he leads the development and implementation of Workday financial functionality, builds complex financial integrations, and serves as a technical specialist for Workday Prism Analytics implementations. His previous roles at Alight Solutions, CPSG Partners, OneSource Virtual, and other prominent organizations have established him as a results-oriented professional skilled in requirements gathering, business analysis, data analysis, and comprehensive system documentation.
Dhinaharan's expertise in integration tools, reporting solutions, and his ability to bridge business requirements with technical implementation make him a valuable leader in enterprise system transformations and financial technology solutions.

Dhinaharan Chockalingam is a seasoned technology professional and certified Workday Subject Matter Expert with over 17 years of comprehensive experience in HR, Finance, Payroll, Time & Labor, Benefits, and Talent management systems. Currently serving... Show more

Architect and software generalist. Rustacian. Java veteran. Sustainable computing advocate. Web assembly enthousiast. Occasional Embedded Rust streamer.

Architect and software generalist. Rustacian. Java veteran. Sustainable computing advocate. Web assembly enthousiast. Occasional Embedded Rust streamer. Show more

Shalyn Nystrom is a Principal Consultant in Data Science & Analytics at Source Allies. She is focused on enabling teams to build products with data in mind, empowering leaders to make data-driven decisions, and elevating clients' AI capabilities from experimentation to operationalized solutions. In addition to her breadth of experience across the data gamut, she is a culture shaper, always looking to help others find their passion and grow.

Shalyn holds a M.S. in Computational Biology from Carnegie Mellon University, and a B.S. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from Iowa State University. In her free time, she enjoys family life with her husband and toddler, along with crafting and traveling the world.

Shalyn Nystrom is a Principal Consultant in Data Science & Analytics at Source Allies. She is focused on enabling teams to build products with data in mind, empowering leaders to make data-driven decisions, and elevating clients' AI capabilities from... Show more

Mr. Abrar Hussain is a young researcher in the field of probiotics and pursuing his Ph.D. degree from ICCBS, University of Karachi. Mr. Hussain, received his master degree in chemistry/ biochemistry from university of Peshawar, Pakistan. He also obtained C.T. (certified teacher), B.Ed. and M.Ed. degree in Science education from Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Recently he completed M.Phil./MS degree in biochemistry from HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, ICCBS, University of Karachi. He completed his M.Phil. thesis on the "Molecular assessment and validation of the selected enterococcal strains as probiotics". Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. in the probiogenomics analysis of probiotic. So far his contribution in the field is the indication of bright future as he published articles in probiotics and delivered lecture and participating in conferences to explore the field of probiotics.
He is also a professional speaker and delivered numerous lectures on different topics. Attending seminars, conferences, and participation in scientific events are the marking agents of his enthusiasm. He is also writing blogs on both scientific and social or religious perspectives. He has more than 100 participation certificate, delivered more than a dozen lectures and present his views in different conferences.
His research skills are also shaping his personality. He has strong research skills and is able to work in a team and independently. He also trained many internships students in his laboratory and also guide multiple students across the country for their scientific writing.
In short, Mr. Hussain is a man of rule, has keen interest for science, have excellent research, writing, and presentation skills. He fell more than happy to helps other students and guide them in their careers.

Mr. Abrar Hussain is a young researcher in the field of probiotics and pursuing his Ph.D. degree from ICCBS, University of Karachi. Mr. Hussain, received his master degree in chemistry/ biochemistry from university of Peshawar, Pakistan. He also obta... Show more

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I have total 10 YOE in android development. I am daily bases writing tech blog and linkedin post for android community in android/kotlin. https://medium.com/@prahaladsharma4u Show more

Madiha Shakil Mirza is an Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Avanade with eight years of professional experience building cutting-edge AI solutions for clients across various industries. Madiha’s research background is in Natural Language Processing with a focus on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Her research has been published in the most high impact conference for Natural Language Processing. Madiha has been invited to present her research and work at leading AI and Data Science conferences.

Madiha Shakil Mirza is an Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Avanade with eight years of professional experience building cutting-edge AI solutions for clients across various industries. Madiha’s research background is in Natural Language Processing... Show more

Lakshmi Srinivasarao Kothamasu is a Data engineering leader with 20+ years of experience architecting , optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms and building robust data integration frameworks across healthcare and financial services. His work focuses on data platform architecture, large-scale ETL/ELT pipeline engineering, and performance optimization of cloud and on-premises data systems. He has led the development of high-volume data ingestion frameworks and enterprise data warehousing solutions that support mission-critical analytics and decision-making. In his roles as technical lead and architect, he has guided engineering teams and collaborated closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable data solutions. His professional interests include distributed data processing, real-time streaming architectures, and the application of modern data engineering methodologies to complex organizational data ecosystems.

Srinivasarao holds a Master of Engineering from VJTI, Mumbai (2002-2004) and a Bachelor of Technology from JNTU, Hyderabad (1998-2002). His academic excellence is highlighted by achieving a top GATE score percentile in 2002 at the national level in India, which earned him both admission to VJTI and the prestigious AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) Scholarship.
His technical proficiency encompasses a comprehensive range of modern data technologies including cloud platforms such as AWS, Snowflake, Docker, and Kubernetes, ETL tools like Informatica PowerCenter, Oracle Data Integrator, and SnapLogic, databases including Oracle Exadata, Teradata, SQL Server, and Sybase, as well as programming languages such as Python, Unix shell scripting, SQL, and PL/SQL.

Srinivasarao maintains cutting-edge expertise through multiple industry certifications, including Google Cloud - Introduction to Large Language Models, Snowflake Pro Certification, AWS Solution Architect Associate, AWS Data Analytics – Specialty, and Informatica MDM. T
hroughout his career, he has successfully delivered critical data solutions for major organizations including Fidelity Investments, Fresenius Medical Care, and GlaxoSmithKline. His work has consistently focused on modernizing legacy data warehouses, implementing cloud-based analytics platforms, and building scalable data architectures that support AI, reporting, and advanced analytics initiatives. His leadership extends beyond technical implementation to include mentoring development teams, conducting code reviews, coordinating complex multi-team deployments, and ensuring adherence to enterprise best practices and performance standards.

Lakshmi Srinivasarao Kothamasu is a Data engineering leader with 20+ years of experience architecting , optimizing enterprise-scale data platforms and building robust data integration frameworks across healthcare and financial services. His work foc... Show more