After 9+ years of exploring the dynamic landscapes of Linux, Open Source, DevOps, Cloud, and Microservices, I have embarked on a new chapter as a Customer Success Engineer at HashiCorp. My mission? To be the advocate for our customers, ensuring they maximize their use of HashiCorp’s cutting-edge tools and continue to scale their infrastructure with confidence.

In my journey, I’ve always been driven by a passion for finding innovative solutions that transform complex challenges into success stories. From consulting and developing ideas to shaping the future as a solution architect, I’ve honed my skills to guide customers through the world of technology, all while fostering lasting relationships that deliver results

After 9+ years of exploring the dynamic landscapes of Linux, Open Source, DevOps, Cloud, and Microservices, I have embarked on a new chapter as a Customer Success Engineer at HashiCorp. My mission? To be the advocate for our customers, ensuring they ... Show more

I build products that sit somewhere between “this is actually useful” and “wait... you built this in a weekend?”

Most days I’m connecting AI systems to mobile apps, optimizing latency, shipping side projects, or teaching myself things I probably didn’t need to learn at 1am.

Flutter developer. AI tinkerer. Recovering perfectionist.

Currently exploring the intersection of AI agents, developer tooling, and thoughtful product engineering.

I build products that sit somewhere between “this is actually useful” and “wait... you built this in a weekend?” Most days I’m connecting AI systems to mobile apps, optimizing latency, shipping side projects, or teaching myself things I probably d... Show more

Bill started down the path of software development in the nineties, building games and web pages instead of doing his chores. His professional career began in 2005, and his passion for programming has only grown in the years since. He is most at home when buried deep in front-end code, but has done a little bit of everything. He is currently a Principal Engineer at Prescryptive Health, specializing in meme-fu, as well as front-end development and architecture. When not at work, Bill can be found playing with his kids, messing with his 3D printer, or joining friends for a bit of Minecraft.

Bill started down the path of software development in the nineties, building games and web pages instead of doing his chores. His professional career began in 2005, and his passion for programming has only grown in the years since. He is most at home... Show more

Jayavelu Balaji (Jay) is Director of AI/ML Engineering at Flextecs, where he leads enterprise LLM platform strategy, agentic AI systems, and intelligent automation at scale.
With over a decade of experience across financial services, healthcare, and fintech, Jay has architected and shipped production-grade AI systems for Fortune 500 organizations. At JP Morgan Chase, he designed autonomous multi-agent pipelines that cut workflow execution time by 81% and improved document data accuracy by 50%. He has held AI/ML engineering leadership roles at Credit Karma, DrFirst, and Coforge, building across AWS, GCP, and leading LLM platforms including Anthropic Claude and AWS Bedrock.
Jay holds a Post-Graduate certification in AI/ML from the University of Chicago and an MS in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology. He is passionate about making enterprise AI practical, observable, and production-ready.

Jayavelu Balaji (Jay) is Director of AI/ML Engineering at Flextecs, where he leads enterprise LLM platform strategy, agentic AI systems, and intelligent automation at scale. With over a decade of experience across financial services, healthcare, and... Show more

Pavan Kumar Kodati is a Lead Data Engineer / Senior Data Engineer with 12+ years of professional experience in delivering enterprise-grade application solutions across Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Entertainment, Financial Services, Geotechnical, and Marketing & Sales industries. He has worked across all phases of the development lifecycle, with strong expertise in data engineering, cloud platforms, big data processing, AI-driven architectures, ETL/ELT pipelines, and enterprise data warehousing.
Pavan’s recent experience includes working with Citi Bank, where he designed and built AI agentic architectures using LLMs, Google Vertex AI, Claude, PyTorch, and FastAPI for Critical Data Element discovery, metadata mapping, lineage tracing, and data governance workflows. He has also developed API-driven metadata ingestion frameworks, optimized PostgreSQL schemas, and integrated scalable AI inference pipelines for enterprise applications.
Previously, at NASDAQ, Pavan led the migration of Ruby-based data pipelines to Python 3 on AWS, building scalable and secure data platforms using Lambda, S3, EMR, Glue, EC2, SNS, and IAM. He has engineered petabyte-scale data ingestion pipelines using Apache Spark, PySpark, Scala, Databricks, and Kafka, supporting both batch and real-time data processing workloads.
His experience also includes building and optimizing data solutions for Novo Nordisk, USAA, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Florida Blue, Haley and Aldrich, Sree Venkateshwara Power Controls, and Cognizant Technology Solutions. Across these roles, he has worked extensively with AWS, Azure, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks, Airflow, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, SQL, Scala, Tableau, and Power BI.
Pavan holds an MSIT and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Boston, along with a BTECH from JNTU. His background combines strong technical expertise, cloud data engineering, AI/ML pipeline development, data governance, DevOps automation, and business-focused analytics, making him a highly experienced professional in enterprise data modernization and cloud-based analytics platforms.

Pavan Kumar Kodati is a Lead Data Engineer / Senior Data Engineer with 12+ years of professional experience in delivering enterprise-grade application solutions across Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Entertainment, Financial Services, Geotechnical, and ... Show more

Roja Rani Perumandla is an accomplished and results-driven leader with over 16 years of diverse experience in strategy, customer success, implementation, and service delivery. She has successfully led cross-functional teams across various industries including healthcare, telecommunications, and mortgage, demonstrating a strong ability to solve complex business challenges. With a solid foundation in quantitative and qualitative analytics, Roja excels at optimizing resource utilization and fostering interdepartmental alignment.
Currently serving as the Director of Professional Services at ZeOmega Inc., Roja has demonstrated exceptional leadership in directing large-scale, technical projects and initiatives, ensuring efficient project execution and high client satisfaction. She is responsible for the strategic direction of customer solutions, from initial client requirements gathering to post-implementation support, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Roja’s leadership is characterized by a strong focus on mentoring teams, developing talent, and aligning business objectives with operational activities. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for her ability to create solutions that address client needs, drive business outcomes, and improve organizational processes. Roja has extensive experience managing client relationships, overseeing project delivery, and developing innovative strategies to enhance customer experiences and business growth.
Her technical expertise includes a deep understanding of project management, healthcare management software, and integration with EHR applications. She has also demonstrated a keen ability to manage and mentor project teams, deliver successful product implementations, and ensure the continuous improvement of internal processes.

Roja Rani Perumandla is an accomplished and results-driven leader with over 16 years of diverse experience in strategy, customer success, implementation, and service delivery. She has successfully led cross-functional teams across various industries ... Show more

Ralph is the Director of Security of Gridlock Security (GridlockSec) - a company he founded that focuses on cybersecurity consulting services. He has 10 years experience in the industry as a Security Consultant/Pentester/Security Researcher for a few companies such as Microsoft, NCC Group, Hewlett-Packard (HP), Forward Security, and Ernst & Young (E&Y).
His expertise is mainly Web, Mobile, and Network Pentesting, Threat Modelling, Security Architecture Review, and Security Design Reviews. When he was a Senior Security Engineer at Microsoft, he dealt with security architecture reviews, security design reviews, threat modelling, security research, code reviews, and pentesting on the dedicated product he is directly working on with 100+ software engineers. The threat modelling practice he had daily done with his software engineers had helped secure the product and promoted a culture of secure coding and engineering of the said software.

He is also a major active contributor and a member of the working group for the OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS) project, making the standard better for fellow pentesters and developers alike.

He trained attendees at BSides Vancouver 2025, BSides Orlando 2025 and BSides Luxembourg 2026 for the same workshop, "Threat Modelling Starter Training" which had been well received. He has presented his talk entitled, "OWASP ASVS: A Methodical and Practical Approach to Application Security Testing" on OWASP AppSec Pacific Northwest conference (PNW) 2024 in Vancouver, BC Canada. He has also presented a similar presentation aimed for beginners delivered online at HackStop Cybersecurity Summit 2024 held in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Ralph is the Director of Security of Gridlock Security (GridlockSec) - a company he founded that focuses on cybersecurity consulting services. He has 10 years experience in the industry as a Security Consultant/Pentester/Security Researcher for a few... Show more

I'm a Database Administrator with a passion for SQL Server performance tuning and sharing what I've learnt with others

I'm a Database Administrator with a passion for SQL Server performance tuning and sharing what I've learnt with others Show more

MadhuSudhanaRao Chebrolu is an accomplished engineering leader, architect, and mentor with extensive experience building scalable, low-latency, and high-availability software platforms across advertising, e-commerce, market research, and healthcare domains. Over the course of his career, he has consistently translated complex business requirements into resilient technical solutions, combining architectural depth with a strong focus on operational excellence.
Currently serving as an Engineering Manager at Dynata, Madhu has led the design and evolution of advanced advertising and measurement platforms, including ADimension. His work centers on building scalable ad measurement systems, developing robust data pipelines, and enabling accurate audience validation and brand lift analysis. He has also driven modernization initiatives by transitioning legacy systems to microservices and service-oriented architectures, improving scalability, deployment flexibility, and fault isolation. In addition, he has partnered closely with product and data science teams to define roadmaps and deliver high-impact digital advertising solutions.
Previously, as a Principal Software Engineer at Big Binary, Madhu led the development of a customizable permissions framework for healthcare providers and enhanced user onboarding experiences for digital platforms. Earlier in his career at True Sparrow Systems, he played a key role in engineering scalable e-commerce applications, designing microservices for payment management and fraud detection, and supporting global expansion initiatives.
Madhu’s technical expertise spans distributed systems design, data engineering, observability, and performance optimization. He is proficient in multiple programming languages, cloud technologies, and modern DevOps practices. Passionate about mentorship and team development, he is known for fostering collaborative engineering cultures, aligning technical strategy with business objectives, and delivering reliable, high-performing platforms that drive meaningful impact.

MadhuSudhanaRao Chebrolu is an accomplished engineering leader, architect, and mentor with extensive experience building scalable, low-latency, and high-availability software platforms across advertising, e-commerce, market research, and healthcare d... Show more

Dr. Joel Ross has dedicated nearly 40 years to medicine as a physician, clinical researcher, teacher, lecturer, and author. His professional life reflects a consistent commitment to patient care, medical education, and clinical research, with a strong focus on older adults. His achievements include being named Teacher of the Year, becoming the first geriatrician in New Jersey, and establishing the state's first geriatric fellowship program. He has also been recognized as a Best Doctor in New Jersey and has contributed to the development of FDA-approved oral and transdermal medications for Alzheimer’s disease. He is the founder and CEO of J&D Pharmaceuticals LLC in Monmouth, New Jersey.

His clinical expertise centers on geriatric medicine, including the diagnosis and treatment of conditions associated with aging. Dr. Ross has focused on caring for patients with cognitive disorders while also managing a wide range of medical conditions that affect older adults. His work emphasizes careful evaluation, evidence-based decision-making, and long-term continuity of care.

On a personal level, he has been happily married for nearly 47 years and maintains an active lifestyle. He is ranked number one in the country at the highest level of expertise in men’s doubles pickleball, ages 70-74, and is ranked in the top 5 nationally in men’s singles. His accomplishments include many gold, silver, and bronze medals earned in both singles and doubles competition.

Dr. Joel Ross received his undergraduate education at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, where he earned a BA in Biology. He later obtained his Medical Degree from Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn and became chief resident at Nassau County Medical Center. He completed a Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York under the mentorship of Dr. Robert N. Butler, the first Director of the National Institute on Aging.

Following his formal training, he was selected as the first Medical Director of the Anna Alexander Greenwall Geriatric Program at Monmouth Medical Center, an endowed position. He also served as Director of the Geriatric Fellowship Program at Monmouth Medical Center, which became the first geriatric fellowship program in New Jersey and trained physicians who later practiced throughout the state and the United States.

He later served for seven years as Director of the Geriatrics Section in the Department of Internal Medicine at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune. In 2000, he opened the Memory Enhancement Center of America in New York and New Jersey, where multidisciplinary teams provided care for patients with cognitive disorders and conducted clinical research focused on Alzheimer’s disease.

Dr. Joel Ross has also played an essential role in pharmaceutical development and clinical research leadership. He co-founded RN NanoPharmaceuticals, LLC, in Monmouth Beach, and in 2023, founded J&D Pharmaceuticals, continuing his long-standing focus on translating scientific research into potential treatments for severe medical conditions.

Through this work, he and his collaborators completed an animal study on traumatic brain injury at the University of Oklahoma. In that study, proprietary compound JD-005 reduced acetylated tau levels and significantly improved neurological outcomes in rats following head trauma.

He and his colleagues at the University of Florida in Gainesville are currently conducting clinical research examining acetylated tau as a biomarker in traumatic brain injury patients. J&D Pharmaceuticals has received three Orphan Drug Designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for compounds JD-004 and JD-005, including for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Progeria and related laminopathies, and hepatocellular carcinoma. In addition to his research leadership, he has lectured widely, authored peer-reviewed publications, holds several patents, and volunteers at Parker Health Center in Red Bank, where he provides free medical care, testing, and medications to underserved populations.

Dr. Joel Ross has dedicated nearly 40 years to medicine as a physician, clinical researcher, teacher, lecturer, and author. His professional life reflects a consistent commitment to patient care, medical education, and clinical research, with a stron... Show more

Nathan Giullian is the founder of Birch Run Consulting, where he helps organizations modernize their analytics and AI capabilities using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure, and large language models such as ChatGPT. He specializes in practical, cost-effective architectures that enable teams to deliver value quickly while maintaining strong governance and security.

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

Before launching Birch Run Consulting, Nathan worked as a Senior Business Intelligence Developer, building enterprise-grade analytics solutions and becoming known for his expertise in DAX and data modeling. He holds multiple Microsoft certifications across Power BI, Fabric, Power Platform, and Azure.

Nathan Giullian is the founder of Birch Run Consulting, where he helps organizations modernize their analytics and AI capabilities using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure, and large language models such as ChatGPT. He specializes in practical, cost-e... 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

Shalini Sivasamy is a Senior AI & Machine Learning Engineer specializing in building scalable, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence solutions across financial services and cloud ecosystems. Currently contributing to advanced AI initiatives at leading institutions, she focuses on leveraging Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to transform complex business workflows and decision-making processes.

With deep expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and intelligent document processing, Shalini has developed production-ready AI systems that enhance operational efficiency, reduce processing time, and unlock actionable insights from unstructured data. Her work spans end-to-end AI system design from model development and evaluation to deployment using cloud-native architectures.

A strong advocate for responsible and trustworthy AI, Shalini actively explores challenges related to model reliability, governance, and real-world deployment of large language models. She has authored peer-reviewed publications and contributed to academic and industry research, while also serving as a reviewer for international conferences and journals in AI and data science.

Beyond her technical contributions, Shalini is a recognized thought leader and speaker in AI innovation, frequently sharing insights on enterprise RAG systems, agentic workflows, and AI-driven transformation in financial institutions. Her unique ability to bridge traditional software engineering with cutting-edge AI makes her a key voice in advancing intelligent, scalable, and responsible AI solutions.

Shalini Sivasamy is a Senior AI & Machine Learning Engineer specializing in building scalable, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence solutions across financial services and cloud ecosystems. Currently contributing to advanced AI initiatives at lea... Show more

Szymon Paluch is a technology and product leader with 10+ years of experience building and scaling digital products. As CTO at uPacjenta, he led technology through rapid growth in telemedicine. At Golem Network, he worked on distributed compute infrastructure. Today, he designs and implements AI agents, robots, automations, and human-in-the-loop workflows that help teams actually get work done, combining engineering depth with product thinking and delivery focus.

Szymon Paluch is a technology and product leader with 10+ years of experience building and scaling digital products. As CTO at uPacjenta, he led technology through rapid growth in telemedicine. At Golem Network, he worked on distributed compute infra... Show more

Alex Eze is the creator of Orkestra, a declarative runtime for Kubernetes operators. A former clinical pharmacist, currently an Infrastructure Engineer with the NHS. He taught himself to code after a job interview revealed a gap in his Kubernetes operator knowledge — and spent the following years closing that gap, not just for himself but for every engineer who has looked at operator boilerplate and walked away. Orkestra is the result: a runtime built on the idea that your CRD is enough.

Alex Eze is the creator of Orkestra, a declarative runtime for Kubernetes operators. A former clinical pharmacist, currently an Infrastructure Engineer with the NHS. He taught himself to code after a job interview revealed a gap in his Kubernetes ope... 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

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

Rambabu Gurram is an accomplished Senior Software Development Engineer in Test with extensive expertise in automation testing, quality assurance, and enterprise system modernization. With over five years of progressive experience across financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and IoT sectors, he has established himself as a strategic testing leader capable of designing and executing comprehensive quality frameworks for complex, mission-critical applications.
Currently serving as a Sr. SDET at Cybersync Inc. for Republic Finance, Rambabu leads testing initiatives for large-scale system upgrades, including loan management platforms and pre-qualification applications. His technical proficiency spans industry-leading automation tools including Selenium, Cucumber, Java, Playwright, and AccelQ, combined with expertise in behavior-driven development (BDD) frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based architectures.
Rambabu's career demonstrates a consistent pattern of driving measurable quality improvements across diverse domains. At Indiana University of Health, he architected scalable test frameworks for cloud-based health plan management systems while ensuring HIPAA compliance and microservices integration. During his tenure with Verizon, he designed end-to-end automation suites for mobile applications and internal agent systems, implementing advanced testing strategies encompassing API validation, performance testing, and integration testing across complex backend ecosystems.
Beyond technical execution, Rambabu excels in strategic testing design, mentoring QA teams, and serving as a risk communicator between business stakeholders and technical realities. His expertise encompasses data migration validation, API and web services testing, security compliance verification, and production support—critical capabilities in regulated industries.
A proactive problem-solver with strong documentation and communication skills, Rambabu combines deep technical knowledge with business acumen, positioning him as a trusted partner in enterprise digital transformation initiatives. His commitment to continuous learning and process improvement reflects his dedication to advancing quality engineering practices.

Rambabu Gurram is an accomplished Senior Software Development Engineer in Test with extensive expertise in automation testing, quality assurance, and enterprise system modernization. With over five years of progressive experience across financial ser... Show more

Naga Chand Putta is a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience designing and developing enterprise-level web applications across finance, healthcare, and telecommunications industries. Currently serving as a Senior Java Developer at MissionSquare Retirement in Washington, DC, since 2017, he has successfully led cross-functional teams in delivering robust, scalable solutions that drive business value.
Naga specializes in full-stack development using modern technologies including React JS, Spring Boot, and Oracle databases. His expertise spans cloud-native development with AWS services, where he has migrated over 150 batch jobs to the cloud and implemented automated workflows that significantly improved operational efficiency. As an AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, he brings deep knowledge of cloud architecture and best practices to every project.
With a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Wright State University, Naga Chand combines strong technical foundations with practical industry experience. He has a proven track record of building secure, high-performance applications using containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, while implementing CI/CD pipelines that streamline development and deployment processes.
Throughout his career, Naga has contributed to critical projects including healthcare data exchange platforms that improved patient care coordination, telecom network planning tools for infrastructure optimization, and investment management systems serving diverse stakeholders. He is recognized for his collaborative leadership style, mentoring junior developers, and his ability to translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions.

Naga Chand Putta is a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience designing and developing enterprise-level web applications across finance, healthcare, and telecommunications industries. Currently serving as a Senior Java Developer at ... Show more

Harish Kumar Kanukuntla is an accomplished Data Engineer with extensive expertise in big data technologies, cloud platforms, and ETL development. Currently serving at McKesson Corporation since September 2021, he specialises in designing and implementing unified data model architectures using Databricks, PySpark, and Delta Lake on the Google Cloud Platform. His work focuses on developing robust data ingestion pipelines, automating data processing workflows, and ensuring seamless integration across diverse systems and technologies.
With a strong foundation in both traditional and modern data engineering practices, Harish has demonstrated proficiency across multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP. His technical arsenal includes hands-on experience with Databricks for big data processing, Talend for data integration, and various Hadoop ecosystem components such as HDFS, Hive, Impala, and Sqoop. He has successfully architected CI/CD deployment pipelines using Jenkins and S3, while developing custom Python UDFs for complex data transformations and integrations with RDS and Delta Lake environments.
Before McKesson, Harish held data engineering positions at Booz Allen Hamilton and Cylance Inc., where he developed comprehensive ETL solutions using Talend Data Integration and Big Data tools. His responsibilities included designing data warehouse architectures, implementing data governance frameworks, conducting performance analysis on high-volume data processing jobs, and leading migration projects from legacy systems to modern data platforms like Netezza and cloud-based solutions. He has also served in roles at FastMed Urgent Care, MprSoft Inc., and YK Software Solutions, gaining valuable experience in dimensional modelling, SSIS development, database administration, and reporting services.
Harish holds impressive academic credentials, including a Master's in Information Systems Security from the University of the Cumberlands (May 2020), a Master's in Computer Science from Northwestern Polytechnic University (December 2016), and a Bachelor's in Information Technology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (June 2014). He is also a Certified Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator and Certified Talend DI Developer. His domain expertise spans healthcare, banking, and finance sectors, where he has consistently delivered data solutions that drive business insights and operational efficiency.

Harish Kumar Kanukuntla is an accomplished Data Engineer with extensive expertise in big data technologies, cloud platforms, and ETL development. Currently serving at McKesson Corporation since September 2021, he specialises in designing and implemen... Show more

Kirstie Whitaker is the Executive Director of the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS). At BIDS she supports the delivery of innovative open source software and infrastructure to benefit science and society, including through the Jupyter and Scientific Python communities. She is the founder of The Turing Way, a collaboratively created guide for reproducible, inclusive, collaborative, and ethical data science. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience (2012) and is a Fulbright Scholarship alumna.

Kirstie Whitaker is the Executive Director of the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS). At BIDS she supports the delivery of innovative open source software and infrastructure to benefit science and society, including through the Jupyter and Sc... Show more

An experienced #SAAS Executive with a proven track record of excellence in Wealth and Asset Management technology, specializing in CRM, the Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot. With over 20 years of experience, Tanya has honed expertise in client engagement, leadership, strategy, process improvement, and leading the delivery of innovative technology solutions to drive success for organizations.

Throughout her career, Tanya has worked with a wide range of clients from startups to Fortune 100 firms, contributing to CRM strategy adoption excellence, integration and automation to support organic growth, innovation and adoption. She leads a North American team of professionals across Professional Services, Support, Relationship Management and Project Management. She is recognized for her such as problem-solving, leadership, strategic planning, technical expertise, and her ability to distill complex issues into manageable bites.

Currently, Tanya serves as a Sr. Director leading the Microsoft Dynamics + Power Platform practice at SS&C Technologies, a global FinTech company and Microsoft Gold Partner, where she plays a key role in customer success across the Microsoft Dynamics + Power Platform product suite. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development, Tanya stays ahead of industry trends by engaging in thought leadership events like the Dynamics User Group, Microsoft conferences, speaking at and attending wealth tech conferences and diving deeper into all things AI!

Outside of work, Tanya enjoys being a sideline coach for skiing, basketball and soccer for her twin boys, and managing a Kids Coding club to teach the next generation about AI. She is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in kids technical and financial literacy.

An experienced #SAAS Executive with a proven track record of excellence in Wealth and Asset Management technology, specializing in CRM, the Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot. With over 20 years of experience, Tanya has honed expertise in client en... Show more

Maanya Lalithraj is a Grade 10 student at Dubai American Academy and Co-Founder of PathoScan, an AI-powered project focused on improving the early detection of colorectal cancer. PathoScan uses convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to analyze both tissue sample images and stool microbiome data, supporting more accessible and accurate cancer screening.

Her work has been recognized through the UAE’s Top Young Innovator competition, where PathoScan advanced to the semifinal stage, and through ISTE+ASCD, where she was named an AI Innovator. Maanya has also shared her experiences as a student innovator through speaking engagements with ISTE.

Passionate about the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare, as well as biomedical sciences, she is committed to exploring how emerging technologies can be used to address real-world challenges. Through PathoScan and other innovation initiatives, she advocates for empowering young people to become creators of technology rather than just consumers of it.

At GESS, Maanya joins the panel “Coached by AI, Built by Youth: A Panel with the Student Innovators” to discuss youth-led innovation, AI-powered problem solving, and the role students can play in shaping the future of technology.

Maanya Lalithraj is a Grade 10 student at Dubai American Academy and Co-Founder of PathoScan, an AI-powered project focused on improving the early detection of colorectal cancer. PathoScan uses convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to analyze both tis... Show more

Mehdi is a senior software developer and system architect. Since 2000, he has been responsible for the design, implementation, and development of several different systems in the field of office automation, CRM, healthcare management, and automation in industry and logistics solutions. Mehdi specifically works in the field of software development based on .NET technology. Mehdi is a staunch fan of object-oriented programming. Since 2016, Mehdi has worked more or less with cloud computing systems.

Mehdi is a senior software developer and system architect. Since 2000, he has been responsible for the design, implementation, and development of several different systems in the field of office automation, CRM, healthcare management, and automation... Show more

6+ years of experience as Data Engineer in various industries and business application. Maintain lovely job as if a wife with bunch ETL pipeline process, data to business insight, and options of technologies. Suppose to have lovers as named Python but also affair to one named SQL. Currently falling to Google and Confluent environment for big data technology and streaming.

6+ years of experience as Data Engineer in various industries and business application. Maintain lovely job as if a wife with bunch ETL pipeline process, data to business insight, and options of technologies. Suppose to have lovers as named Python bu... Show more

Samson Okemakinde is an Engineering Manager with solid experience in IT consulting, systems architecture, and software development. He has led engineering teams, driven digital transformation initiatives, and delivered resilient, scalable solutions across fintech, health tech, and other technology-driven domains.

He is passionate about helping professionals and organizations harness technology for career growth and business success. Outside of work, Samson enjoys multimedia production, football, and reading.

Samson Okemakinde is an Engineering Manager with solid experience in IT consulting, systems architecture, and software development. He has led engineering teams, driven digital transformation initiatives, and delivered resilient, scalable solutions a... Show more

Brady Beitlich is a healthcare leader with more than 10 years of experience in physician practice management, hospital operations, healthcare marketing, and process improvement. Most recently, Brady served as Director of Marketing at Southeastern Spine in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he supported referral growth and patient development until April 2026. He earned a Master of Health Administration from the University of Florida and has completed several Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt projects.

Brady was born in Sarasota, Florida, on April 26, 1988. He spent much of his childhood near Siesta Key and Sarasota Bay, where he developed an early interest in fishing. Over time, that interest expanded to include bass and fly fishing, with experiences tied to the Sierra Nevada.

He attended Pine View School for the Gifted, where he was elected Class President in 2004 and graduated in 2006. Brady later studied at the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Behavior in 2010. During college, he held leadership roles in his fraternity, Student Government Productions, and Florida Blue Key.

Brady continued at the University of Florida’s College of Public Health and Health Professions, earning his Master of Health Administration in 2012. He also served as Treasurer of the Health Administration Student Association.

His career began with an administrative fellowship at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. He supported executive-level projects and helped oversee patient experience, customer service, and communication work within the Level I trauma center.

In 2013, Brady earned Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification and led a process improvement project at HCA Sarasota Doctors’ Hospital. Later that year, he joined Catholic Health Initiatives in Chattanooga, where he worked on operational improvements involving surgical services, charge capture, and patient flow.

In 2016, Brady joined HCA Physician Services Group as a Practice Manager. He managed neurosurgery, pulmonology, endocrinology, and primary care practices while overseeing operations and financial performance. He was selected for HCA’s Leadership Institute Academy in 2019 and later supported workflow improvements in coding, billing, documentation, reimbursement, productivity, and staff engagement.

In November 2024, Brady joined Southeastern Spine as Director of Marketing. He managed marketing plans, referral outreach, presentations, social media content, and materials that supported practice visibility. Outside work, Brady Beitlich enjoys kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, tennis, gardening, interior design, floral arrangement, and community service.

Brady Beitlich is a healthcare leader with more than 10 years of experience in physician practice management, hospital operations, healthcare marketing, and process improvement. Most recently, Brady served as Director of Marketing at Southeastern Spi... Show more

I’m a Senior IT Internal Auditor at American Express Global Business Travel, specializing in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOX, and PCI DSS. As a cybersecurity professional who began with hands-on skills in penetration testing, exploit development, and digital forensics before choosing a career in governance, risk, and compliance, I bring a hacker’s mindset into the world of audits.

I’m also the author of a top-ranked digital forensics blog on the Autopsy tool, with over 75,000 views and the #1 spot on Google. Today, I lead the integration of Generative AI into internal audit processes, architecting a multi-phase roadmap that transforms legacy governance systems into dynamic, AI-powered frameworks. Alongside strategy, I actively design techniques for generating highly targeted GenAI prompts, enabling audit teams to extract precise, actionable intelligence while reducing noise and false positives.

By combining hacker-style curiosity with AI-driven execution, I offer a unique perspective on the future of IT audits. My talks challenge the perception of audits as checklist exercises and present a vision for Audit 2.0, where passion-driven professionals and AI together redefine assurance as resilience-building rather than compliance alone.

I’m a Senior IT Internal Auditor at American Express Global Business Travel, specializing in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOX, and PCI DSS. As a cybersecurity professional who began with ha... 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

Trabajando para un banco inglés durante los últimos 10 años, y en ENCAMINA los 13 anteriores, llevo media vida implantando CRMs en lugares que varían desde una empresa funeraria con una sola usuaria (la hija de la dueña) hasta una red de banca minorista con treinta mil usuarios.

Y me lo sigo pasando en grande!

Trabajando para un banco inglés durante los últimos 10 años, y en ENCAMINA los 13 anteriores, llevo media vida implantando CRMs en lugares que varían desde una empresa funeraria con una sola usuaria (la hija de la dueña) hasta una red de banca minori... Show more