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

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

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

Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, and global speaker. As Principal and Director of Sustainability for CannonDesign, he leads the healthcare, education, and commercial teams toward low-carbon, healthy, regenerative buildings for millions of square feet a year.

Using his Frictionless Framework™, he’s helped his clients uncover and implement innovative solutions and overcome barriers and obstacles holding back their ideas.

His work has been featured in: Time, Newsweek, Metropolis, Dwell, Fast Company, Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal; and on-air in: Fox News, HGTV, The Sundance Channel and PBS.

Eric is the author of 12 books, including "Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies” and "Circular Economy for Dummies." In 2012, he was named one of the 25 "Best Green Architecture Firms" in the US, and one of the "Top 10 Most Influential Green Architects." In 2017, he was named one of Build's American Architecture Top 25. He’s one of the 2021 Environment + Energy Leaders and in 2024, he was named the Net Zero Trailblazer for Innovation. He holds a prestigious LEED Fellow award from the US Green Building Council.

Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, and global speaker. As Principal and Director of Sustainability for CannonDesign, he leads the healthcare, education, and commercial teams toward low-carbon, healthy, regenerative buildings for ... Show more

I have total 10 YOE in android development. I am daily bases writing tech blog and linkedin post for android community in android/kotlin.

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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

Chandra Inguva is a product manager at Microsoft

Chandra Inguva is a product manager at Microsoft Show more

Derek Steckel is an AI/ML Project Manager at Concurrency, where he leads end-to-end implementations of custom Microsoft and ServiceNow solutions for enterprise clients. In addition, Derek regularly engages with executive stakeholders to deliver Copilot training sessions that demystify generative AI and agentic workflows for senior leaders.

Previously, Derek managed and coordinated technical teams at Epic Systems, driving generative AI initiatives and presenting to healthcare executives on workflow improvements and cost-saving opportunities powered by AI. His experience spans hands-on solution engineering, business intelligence, and large-scale team leadership supporting top hospital systems.

Derek holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistical Science and Data Analytics from Temple University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Derek’s passion lies in making advanced AI concepts accessible to everyone - from executives to everyday employees - empowering organizations to build an agentic workforce ready for the future.

Derek Steckel is an AI/ML Project Manager at Concurrency, where he leads end-to-end implementations of custom Microsoft and ServiceNow solutions for enterprise clients. In addition, Derek regularly engages with executive stakeholders to deliver Copil... Show more

Ravi Teja is a Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Analytics Professional with 9 years of experience in designing, developing, and administering enterprise analytics solutions using QlikView, Qlik Sense, and Qlik NPrinting. He has a proven track record of transforming complex, multi-source data into actionable business insights that support strategic decision-making across insurance, healthcare, telecommunications, finance, and life sciences industries.
He possesses strong expertise in data modeling, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and advanced data analytics, working extensively with Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake, Redshift, AWS, Azure, and GCP. Ravi is highly skilled in implementing advanced Qlik capabilities such as ODAG, Data Islanding, Embedded Analytics, Set Analysis, and Section Access security, along with administering clustered and non-clustered Qlik environments.
Ravi has successfully delivered executive dashboards, financial and operational reports, and automated reporting solutions, enabling performance optimization, risk management, and profitability analysis. His experience includes developing premium analysis, profit & loss dashboards, portfolio analytics, and enterprise reporting frameworks.
Throughout his career, Ravi has held key roles including Data Analyst, Qlik SaaS Consultant, and Qlik Sense Developer/Administrator at leading global organizations such as HDI Global Insurance, UnitedHealth Group, Vodafone, Merck, and Wells Fargo. He is recognized for his strong analytical thinking, SQL expertise, data governance knowledge, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions.

Ravi Teja is a Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Analytics Professional with 9 years of experience in designing, developing, and administering enterprise analytics solutions using QlikView, Qlik Sense, and Qlik NPrinting. He has a proven track reco... Show more

Dr. Brigitte Piniewski is a physician, author, and expert in AI and Web3 health transformation. She champions the rise of a Secondary Economy—where lived experience becomes a valuable data asset powering personalized, trustworthy AI. A former healthcare executive and research lead, she’s shaping next-gen systems where human dignity, data sovereignty, and equitable value creation redefine the future of health intelligence.

Dr. Brigitte Piniewski is a physician, author, and expert in AI and Web3 health transformation. She champions the rise of a Secondary Economy—where lived experience becomes a valuable data asset powering personalized, trustworthy AI. A former healthc... Show more

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

I am a mechanical engineer by education and software professional by passion. If I am not exploring technology, I am doing music, music is my other passion. I work for Cardinal Health currently and I have been developing software solutions within Ban... Show more

Rejenish Kiran is a senior Software Quality Engineering leader with over 25 years of experience leading enterprise-wide QA strategy, large-scale platform modernization, cloud migrations, data quality governance, and automation transformation across insurance, financial services, healthcare, and retail industries.
Currently serving as Manager of Software QA Engineering at Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, Rejenish provides strategic leadership for quality engineering organizations supporting mission-critical insurance platforms, enterprise data systems, and cloud initiatives. He has a strong track record of building scalable QA frameworks, modernizing automation, reducing delivery risk, and aligning quality engineering practices with business and regulatory objectives.
Rejenish is widely recognized for his expertise in Guidewire platforms (Policy, Billing, and Claims), enterprise data and ETL validation, Agile and SAFe delivery models, and cross-functional stakeholder leadership. In recent years, he has been at the forefront of AI-assisted testing and QA innovation, leading initiatives that integrate responsible AI into enterprise quality engineering practices.
He holds an MBA in Information Technology Management and multiple industry certifications, including PMP®, SAFe® Agilist, Professional Scrum Master (PSM-I), ISTQB®, and AI Foundations, reflecting his blend of technical depth, leadership excellence, and forward-looking innovation.

Rejenish Kiran is a senior Software Quality Engineering leader with over 25 years of experience leading enterprise-wide QA strategy, large-scale platform modernization, cloud migrations, data quality governance, and automation transformation across i... Show more

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management.

AI ERP Solution Architect at Cegeka specializing in Pharma & Medtech industry solutions with a focus on AI and Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. Show more

Kosseila is a Founder and Principal Cloud Consultant at CloudThrill, with a strong focus on Multi Cloud solutions. His expertise extends to multiple industries, including telco, startup, healthcare, and banking. He has an Oracle ACE Pro recognition for his community contributions. His core expertise includes Cloud Automation (IaC), AI Infra, Inference deployments, DevOps, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Identity/Secret Management, and LLMOps.
As a Curious, open-minded individual, Kosseila is always exploring emerging tech and is actively involved in the community through speaking at conferences (Hashitalks, Devox, OracleCloud World, DevOpsStage, CivoNavigate), Contributing to open source AI projects (vllm), blogging, leading a podcast (Tech Beats Unplugged) and AI community (TAICO).

Kosseila is a Founder and Principal Cloud Consultant at CloudThrill, with a strong focus on Multi Cloud solutions. His expertise extends to multiple industries, including telco, startup, healthcare, and banking. He has an Oracle ACE Pro recognition f... Show more

Hi My name is William McLendon, I'm an Microsoft Business Applications MVP, and a AI Business Process Solution Engineer within the SLG and Higher Education with Microsoft, I have over ten years of experience supporting business objectives through information technology, My role at Microsoft is focused on helping our customers by digitally transforming their business processes with PowerApps.

Hi My name is William McLendon, I'm an Microsoft Business Applications MVP, and a AI Business Process Solution Engineer within the SLG and Higher Education with Microsoft, I have over ten years of experience supporting business objectives through inf... Show more

Sridhar Rangu is a Senior Project and Program Manager with over 20 years of IT experience, leading strategic digital transformation initiatives across industries. He specializes in aligning technology solutions with business objectives, delivering AI-powered automation, enterprise cloud migrations, and large-scale modernization programs that maximize ROI.

Currently with CVS Health through XSell Resources, Sridhar drives initiatives that optimize system architectures, accelerate delivery cycles, and enhance customer experiences. His career spans leadership in pre-sales strategy, professional services delivery, and cross-functional team management, successfully guiding onshore and offshore engineering teams to deliver complex, high-value projects.

Sridhar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business. A certified PMP, he is passionate about fostering innovation, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and helping organizations embrace emerging technologies to stay ahead in an AI-driven world.

Sridhar Rangu is a Senior Project and Program Manager with over 20 years of IT experience, leading strategic digital transformation initiatives across industries. He specializes in aligning technology solutions with business objectives, delivering AI... Show more

Sergio Freire is a solution architect and testing advocate, working closely with many teams worldwide from distinct yet highly demanding sectors (Automotive, Health, and Telco among others) to help them achieve great, high-quality, testable products. By understanding how organizations work, their needs, context and background, processes and quality can be improved, while development and testing can "merge" towards a common goal: provide the best product that stakeholders need.
He also teaches programming and software quality related courses at University of Aveiro, Portugal.

Sergio Freire is a solution architect and testing advocate, working closely with many teams worldwide from distinct yet highly demanding sectors (Automotive, Health, and Telco among others) to help them achieve great, high-quality, testable products.... Show more

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Yettsy Jo Knapp is Application Security professional with a strong background in secure software development. Yettsy Jo specialize's in designing and implementing enterprise-wide security frameworks that scale across development ecosystems.

Application Security | Medical Device Cyber | Safeguarding Applications Yettsy Jo Knapp is Application Security professional with a strong background in secure software development. Yettsy Jo specialize's in designing and implementing enterprise-... Show more

I am a full-stack developer who works on React and Java applications to help improve cancer patient care. I have 6 years of professional software engineering experience in both healthcare and finance. Before that, I was a chemical engineer working for a landfill consulting company, where I helped design landfills and gas cleanup systems.

I am a full-stack developer who works on React and Java applications to help improve cancer patient care. I have 6 years of professional software engineering experience in both healthcare and finance. Before that, I was a chemical engineer working fo... Show more

Wiktoria is a tech geek. She works as a Flutter developer at Grupa Pracuj, and in her spare time, she creates workshops that encourage people to learn Flutter. After working hours, she's a personal trainer with a lot of passion!

Wiktoria is a tech geek. She works as a Flutter developer at Grupa Pracuj, and in her spare time, she creates workshops that encourage people to learn Flutter. After working hours, she's a personal trainer with a lot of passion! Show more

Urs is a seasoned software engineer, solution architect, conference speaker, and trainer with over 20 years of experience building resilient, scalable, and mission-critical systems, primarily in Kotlin, Scala, and Java.

Besides his job as a consultant, he is also a passionate trainer and author of a wide range of courses, including language courses for Kotlin and Scala, generative AI courses for the JVM platform, as well as architectural trainings on Microservices and Event-Driven Architectures.

As a people person by nature, he loves to share knowledge, inspire, and be inspired by peers at meetups and conferences. Urs is a JetBrains-certified Kotlin trainer.

Urs is a seasoned software engineer, solution architect, conference speaker, and trainer with over 20 years of experience building resilient, scalable, and mission-critical systems, primarily in Kotlin, Scala, and Java. Besides his job as a consul... Show more

I am passionate software engineer who loves to constantly uplift other developers by providing mentorship opportunities and sharing knowledge.

I am passionate software engineer who loves to constantly uplift other developers by providing mentorship opportunities and sharing knowledge. Show more

My name is Lindsay Bourdeau, and I am a solo travel and lifestyle blogger. I have been on a mission to rediscover myself through soulful solo journeys. Once a music artist, I simultaneously did humanitarian work in developing countries which broadened my perspective of the world. These experiences not only led to personal and professional development, but further solidified by passion for inspiring others to see the beauty of the world through travel. Now a doctor of pharmacy, my followers continue to watch me detail my many life experiences.

My name is Lindsay Bourdeau, and I am a solo travel and lifestyle blogger. I have been on a mission to rediscover myself through soulful solo journeys. Once a music artist, I simultaneously did humanitarian work in developing countries which broadene... Show more

“Agile Mike” has over 30 years of experience with software development and product leadership. He is published under the “Built for Success” column in CIO.com magazine and held the position of Vice President in the Agile Leadership Network. Michael has taught multiple SAFe courses for over the past five years to over 1000 people + certified SAFe SPC6, AWS Cloud Architect, ICP-CAT (Coaching Agile Transitions), ICP-ENT (Enterprise Agile coaching), AHF (Agility Health Facilitator), Scrum CSP (Certified Scrum Professional), and PMP (Project Management Professional).

During the past seven years, Michael has led the Agile transition for a billion-dollar contract with the US Government and overseen an annual Portfolio of over $100 Million, consisting of over 80 engagements with over 30 Scrum Masters. Michael led and contributed to two AI initiatives, seven digital transformations, nine SAFe engagements, and coached over 20 clients.

Michael has spoken during multiple public events and co-wrote a book called, "Shift: From Product to People" available on Amazon.

“Agile Mike” has over 30 years of experience with software development and product leadership. He is published under the “Built for Success” column in CIO.com magazine and held the position of Vice President in the Agile Leadership Network. Michael h... Show more

I'm David Aniebo, a software development engineer interested in product quality, tooling, automation, and developer operations. I specialize in building scalable, high-performing, sustainable software solutions that consistently exceed business and user expectations.

I enjoy sharing insights with the developer community through speaking engagements and workshops.

I'm David Aniebo, a software development engineer interested in product quality, tooling, automation, and developer operations. I specialize in building scalable, high-performing, sustainable software solutions that consistently exceed business and u... Show more

Ed Watson is Lead Software Engineer for a healthcare analytics company based in Atlanta. Ed is also a former Microsoft Data Platform MVP. Although he started as a programmer with Delphi, Visual Basic, and Progress 4GL for UNIX and Windows, Ed became a DBA for years before finally making the return to development with the Business Intelligence platform. He currently lives in Atlanta and is active with the Atlanta MDF and BI user groups.

Ed Watson is Lead Software Engineer for a healthcare analytics company based in Atlanta. Ed is also a former Microsoft Data Platform MVP. Although he started as a programmer with Delphi, Visual Basic, and Progress 4GL for UNIX and Windows, Ed became... Show more

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann is the Go-To Coach for Women 30+ in Tech Startups, helping them turn draining jobs into fulfilling careers—while keeping the income they deserve. As a certified systemic and agile coach, she previously built and led marketing teams in startups, co-founded an online manufacturing startup, and worked with Lean Startup methodologies for years. Now, she helps professionals break through career blocks, navigate transitions, and create fulfilling career paths—without losing financial stability.

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann is the Go-To Coach for Women 30+ in Tech Startups, helping them turn draining jobs into fulfilling careers—while keeping the income they deserve. As a certified systemic and agile coach, she previously built and led marketing t... Show more