Akshay Nara is a Senior Manager in Agentic AI at EXL, where he leads engineering teams and advises Fortune 500 clients on building, scaling, and governing enterprise AI systems. With over 9 years at the frontier of Conversational AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI, Akshay brings rare depth — from hands-on platform architecture to C-suite advisory — making him one of the few practitioners who can credibly bridge the gap between technical implementation and enterprise strategy.
His client portfolio spans some of the most demanding industries in the world: healthcare (CVS Health, McKesson, CoverMyMeds), financial services (Experian), and industrial manufacturing (Stanley Black & Decker, Cinch). Across these engagements, Akshay has designed and deployed production-grade Conversational AI systems leveraging platforms including Google CX Agent Studio, Dialogflow CX, Amelia v4–v7, Sierra AI, Omilia, and Google Cloud Vertex AI — consistently driving operational efficiency, cost reduction, and improved customer experience at scale.
In recent years, Akshay has deepened his focus on the emerging agentic AI paradigm — including multi-agent orchestration, RAG-based knowledge systems, LLM integration, and responsible AI governance — areas where enterprise demand is rapidly outpacing available talent and proven frameworks. His work gives him a practitioner's perspective on what actually works in production, beyond the hype.
Akshay holds certifications as an Nvidia Certified Associate in Generative AI & LLMs, Amelia 7.0 Agentic AI, and holds two Google GenAI certifications.

Akshay Nara is a Senior Manager in Agentic AI at EXL, where he leads engineering teams and advises Fortune 500 clients on building, scaling, and governing enterprise AI systems. With over 9 years at the frontier of Conversational AI, GenAI, and Agent... Show more

I am a passionate open-source advocate and currently serve as the Open Source Community Manager at Oky, helping to build inclusive, participatory spaces of period tracking for girls. I am also an Open Source Fact-Checking Community Facilitator at Climate+Tech, using tech to fight misinformation and support climate action.

With over four years of experience in community building and public speaking, I have led initiatives, mentored developers, and organized events that bring people together around impactful technology. I am also a GitHub Campus Expert and a Torc Ambassador, actively supporting developer growth across Africa and beyond.

At my foundation, I am a hands-on Android developer with a growing enthusiasm for web development. I love developing mobile applications using Kotlin, Android Studio, and other SDKs and geeking out now and then about building responsive web experiences with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Currently learning React. Whether code or community, my goal is simple: to harness tech as an agent of empowerment.

I thrive in collaborative spaces, enjoy contributing to open-source projects, and constantly seek new ways to learn, teach, and grow. Whether it's building apps, sharing knowledge on stage, or sparking conversations online, I am all about making a positive impact through technology.

I am a passionate open-source advocate and currently serve as the Open Source Community Manager at Oky, helping to build inclusive, participatory spaces of period tracking for girls. I am also an Open Source Fact-Checking Community Facilitator at Cli... Show more

AI isn’t coming. It’s already reshaping industries and most enterprises are still figuring out where to start.

I’ve spent 15+ years at the forefront of that transformation. From building data science foundations when “AI” was still a buzzword, to architecting production-grade agentic systems that autonomously drive business outcomes today. I’ve consistently been a step ahead of where the market was going.

I don’t just implement AI. I help enterprises understand what’s possible before they know to ask for it, scoping the right initiatives, building the right solutions, and leading the teams that bring them to life. From first conversation to full adoption.

My edge: the combination of deep mathematical foundations, hands-on technical leadership, and the ability to translate complexity into boardroom-level clarity. I lead high-performing teams of AI engineers and data scientists while staying close enough to the architecture to know when something won’t work before it doesn’t.

The next frontier is agentic AI. I’m already there.

AI isn’t coming. It’s already reshaping industries and most enterprises are still figuring out where to start. I’ve spent 15+ years at the forefront of that transformation. From building data science foundations when “AI” was still a buzzword, to ... Show more

Jenny Cuevas is a Microsoft-certified Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant with a strong track record of leading successful enterprise-level digital transformations. Her journey with Dynamics CRM began as an end user with an on-premises CRM 2011 implementation, where she transitioned from SME to PM—a move that launched her career in technology.

Jenny advanced through the ranks to Director of Software Solutions, leading a team responsible for delivering and maintaining business-critical systems. She later focused on Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE) and the Power Platform, deepening her expertise in Microsoft cloud technologies.

With extensive experience spearheading large-scale D365 CE implementations, Jenny leads cross-functional teams through complex digital transformation initiatives. Her work encompasses requirements gathering, business analysis, solution design, product configuration, close collaboration with technical teams, client relationship management, and driving user adoption strategies—all within an agile-based delivery framework.

Known for her ability to translate business needs into scalable, user-friendly Microsoft solutions, Jenny is a leader that delivers measurable impact across the full project lifecycle.

Jenny Cuevas is a Microsoft-certified Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant with a strong track record of leading successful enterprise-level digital transformations. Her journey with Dynamics CRM began as an end user with an on-premises CRM 2011 implem... Show more

Jason Tartalone NRP, NCEE, FAWM, FAEEM

Jason Tartalone is the founding member and owner of Sergeant Rescue Training & Consulting, a professional training organization focused on wilderness medicine, search and rescue, and emergency services education. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Jason served for 12 years as both a Combat Medic and Flight Paramedic, with multiple deployments to Afghanistan and other austere environments. His operational experience has shaped a career deeply rooted in high-stakes, remote, and resource-limited care.

With over 22 years of experience in wilderness search and rescue and 21 years as an active EMS provider, Jason is widely recognized as a leader in the field. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine, has completed a Fellowship of Austere Extreme Environment Medicine, and has completed a Fellowship in Wilderness and Extreme Medicine (WEM), where he specialized in Mountain and High Altitude Medicine and Rescue Medicine.

Jason is a dedicated educator and serves as Affiliate Faculty for the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) and plays a key role in shaping national standards for wilderness care as a founding member of the Wilderness Curriculum Committee for the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR). He also held a seat on the NASAR Board of Directors and is one of the organization’s lead instructors and evaluators. His mission is to deliver high-quality, reality-based training that prepares responders to perform under pressure in the world’s most demanding environments.

Jason Tartalone NRP, NCEE, FAWM, FAEEM Jason Tartalone is the founding member and owner of Sergeant Rescue Training & Consulting, a professional training organization focused on wilderness medicine, search and rescue, and emergency services educa... 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

Mayank Gupta is a Senior R&D Engineer Level 5, Principal Technical Lead, and Java Architect with more than 19 years of experience designing, architecting, and delivering enterprise-grade distributed systems across the network observability, healthcare, capital markets, finance, payments, and telecommunications sectors. Throughout his career, he has held senior technical and leadership positions at globally recognized organizations, including Broadcom, HealthEdge, Fidelity Information Services (FIS), Deutsche Bank, ACL Mobile, Sapient, and Wipro. His expertise spans cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, microservices, real-time messaging platforms, observability solutions, database engineering, and enterprise application development.
Currently, Mr. Gupta serves as a Senior R&D Engineer at Broadcom, where he contributes to the company’s Network Observability Platform and DX NetOps portfolio. In this role, he has led the design and delivery of cloud-native observability solutions, including the integration of Grafana, AppNeta, GraphQL-based data services, and role-based access control frameworks. He has driven authentication and authorization initiatives that enable secure single sign-on experiences and trusted access to data across distributed environments. His work has also included the development of advanced network topology visualization capabilities and the implementation of AI-assisted engineering workflows to improve platform development and operational efficiency.
At Broadcom, Mr. Gupta also architected and implemented production-grade high-availability database solutions using MySQL InnoDB Cluster technology and led automation initiatives that significantly reduced deployment times. In addition, he was a core architect of a container-based one-click upgrade platform that automated upgrade validation, deployment, and post-upgrade verification across more than ten DX NetOps products. This solution substantially reduced upgrade cycle times for enterprise customers while improving reliability and scalability across large production environments.
Prior to Broadcom, Mr. Gupta served as Principal Software Engineer and Java Technical Lead at HealthEdge Software, where he supported the HealthRules Payer platform serving more than 110 million covered lives. He led technical initiatives spanning integration APIs, identity and access management, database performance optimization, and release automation. Among his notable contributions, he optimized a critical claims-processing pipeline, reducing processing time from approximately fifteen hours to thirty minutes through extensive database and application-level performance improvements. He also designed OAuth2-based security frameworks and contributed to the development of cloud-native microservices deployed on AWS and Kubernetes.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Gupta held technical leadership positions at Fidelity Information Services and Deutsche Bank, where he developed mission-critical payment processing and financial technology solutions. At Deutsche Bank, he contributed to the SWIFT Global Payment Initiative (GPI), helping deliver real-time cross-border payment tracking capabilities through the integration of enterprise messaging technologies, including IBM MQ, Solace, and ActiveMQ. He also led database optimization efforts and applied rigorous software engineering practices, including test-driven and behavior-driven development methodologies.
Mr. Gupta possesses extensive expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Apache Kafka, IBM MQ, Solace, GraphQL, Grafana, Oracle, MySQL, and a wide range of enterprise integration and observability technologies. His experience encompasses software architecture, cloud-native application development, messaging systems, security frameworks, database engineering, and AI-augmented software delivery. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to large-scale technology platforms supporting network operations, healthcare administration, financial services, and telecommunications organizations worldwide.
Mr. Gupta earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, affiliated with Uttar Pradesh Technical University, India. Throughout his career, he has contributed to industry-recognized technology platforms, including Broadcom’s DX NetOps portfolio and HealthEdge’s HealthRules Payer platform, which have received recognition from leading industry analysts and organizations for innovation, performance, and operational excellence.

Mayank Gupta is a Senior R&D Engineer Level 5, Principal Technical Lead, and Java Architect with more than 19 years of experience designing, architecting, and delivering enterprise-grade distributed systems across the network observability, healthcar... Show more

Njiki Djemi is a gender and public policy professional and applied researcher specializing in data governance, digital rights, and gender-responsive public policy. Her work explores how data and emerging technologies shape governance, public policy, and social inclusion across African contexts, with a particular interest in women's rights, digital inclusion, and equitable access to technology. Through research, community engagement, and policy advocacy, she works to advance people-centred digital transformation.

She has collaborated with civil society organizations, policymakers, researchers, and local communities across diverse linguistic and cultural contexts to strengthen dialogue around digital governance and inclusive technology. Her interests include responsible AI, women's data rights, Internet governance, and technology policy, with a commitment to translating complex policy challenges into practical, community-driven solutions.

Njiki Djemi is a gender and public policy professional and applied researcher specializing in data governance, digital rights, and gender-responsive public policy. Her work explores how data and emerging technologies shape governance, public policy, ... Show more

Nurudeen Kamilu is a highly respected Systems Engineer with years of hands-on experience architecting, securing, and scaling containerized infrastructures across the financial, aviation, health, and technology sectors. He is passionate about bridging Dev and Ops through GitOps, IaC, observability, and SRE practices, with a focus on AI-assisted operations, agentic workflows, and intelligent automation to improve reliability, responsiveness, and business outcomes.

Nurudeen has consistently delivered enterprise-grade platforms across on-premise infrastructure, AWS, GCP, and Azure, and is known for driving automation, resilience, and policy governance in production-grade clusters. A CNCF-recognized Kubestronaut, Nurudeen is also the only Black recipient of the Kubestronaut award in Poland, a testament to his technical excellence and community impact. Don’t be surprised—like Linux distros, Nurudeen has deep knowledge of OpenSource Kubernetes, EKS, GKE, Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (MKE), Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE), and OpenShift.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Nurudeen is deeply committed to the tech community. He actively shares his knowledge through speaking engagements and mentorship programs, aiming to uplift and educate aspiring engineers. Nurudeen's passion for technology and education extends to his involvement with organizations like DevOps-as-a-Service (DaaS), where he contributes to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the DevOps community.

Whether he's building a secure cluster or mentoring aspiring engineers, Nurudeen brings energy, insight, and authenticity to every stage and conversation.

Nurudeen Kamilu is a highly respected Systems Engineer with years of hands-on experience architecting, securing, and scaling containerized infrastructures across the financial, aviation, health, and technology sectors. He is passionate about bridging... Show more

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

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

I’m passionate about turning data into insight and technology into transformation. With a laser focus on client experience, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact—helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data through cloud-native solutions and intelligent analytics.
Whether leading strategic initiatives or diving deep into technical design, I’ve partnered with clients across industries to accelerate cloud adoption, envision high-value use cases, and build differentiators that drive real business outcomes. From AWS to Azure, IBM Cloud to GCP, I bring a multi-cloud perspective and a hands-on approach to every engagement.
I love sharing knowledge and sparking ideas—delivering workshops, webinars, hackathons, and technical enablement sessions that empower teams to think bigger and build smarter.

I’m passionate about turning data into insight and technology into transformation. With a laser focus on client experience, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact—helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data through cl... Show more

Disleve Kanku is a Boston-based AI engineer, data strategist, and entrepreneur shaping the intersection of intelligent systems and human impact. He currently serves as Founder and CEO of Blueprint Intel, an AI consulting studio helping small businesses automate their workflows using trustworthy agentic systems.

At the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Disleve engineers reproducible AI/ML pipelines that power clinical research and precision medicine, integrating large-scale data systems, NLP, and automation tools across departments. His cross-domain experience from healthcare AI to agentic automation positions him as a leading voice on how developers can build AI that works and earns trust.

Disleve is a TEDxBoston speaker, Startup Boston Week moderator, and NSBE Boston AI & Me series creator, known for his mission to inspire developers to build tools that heal, not just scale. Through his talks, he bridges the gap between innovation and integrity, showing how community, culture, and code can converge to create a more trustworthy AI future.

Disleve Kanku is a Boston-based AI engineer, data strategist, and entrepreneur shaping the intersection of intelligent systems and human impact. He currently serves as Founder and CEO of Blueprint Intel, an AI consulting studio helping small business... Show more

I have been active in QA and QC in the Pharmaceutical Industry for over 25 years. Between 2014 to 2020 I worked as an Investigator for the US Food & Drug Administration. In my current role, I help our sites to prepare, execute and manage regulatory inspections - including internal consultancy and training.

I have been active in QA and QC in the Pharmaceutical Industry for over 25 years. Between 2014 to 2020 I worked as an Investigator for the US Food & Drug Administration. In my current role, I help our sites to prepare, execute and manage regulatory... Show more

Jawahar Ravee Nithianandam is a seasoned technology leader with over 18 years of experience specializing in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, and Advanced Statistical Modeling. He holds a Master of Science in Industrial Statistics and Data Science from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Engineering from Anna University, India. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Application Development at Aetna Resources LLC, Jawahar leads cross-functional teams in delivering end-to-end data solutions that drive Medicare sales strategies. His work spans designing goal modeling systems, architecting machine learning pipelines, and implementing cloud-based data engineering solutions using tools like Python, SAS, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, and Tableau.
A certified SAS Advanced Programmer, Jawahar has demonstrated excellence in building AI models for healthcare optimization, conducting complex statistical analyses, and automating large-scale reporting systems. His innovations have led to substantial improvements in Medicare sales growth, data governance, operational efficiency, and cloud cost reduction.

Jawahar Ravee Nithianandam is a seasoned technology leader with over 18 years of experience specializing in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, and Advanced Statistical Modeling. He holds a Master of Science... 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

I am a Senior Android Developer at Capital One. I hold a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Northwestern University. My strong academic background fuels my passion for hardware and computer engineering, and I continually seek to apply those principles to enhance the performance of Android applications.

Beyond my role at Capital One, I am dedicated to education and mentorship. I am an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at the Katz School of Science and Health, teaching a graduate-level course on mobile development. As a selected speaker for the Grace Hopper Conference, I led a workshop for over 200 participants on Android development, sharing my knowledge and encouraging others to explore the field. Outside of work, I enjoy running, hot yoga, triathlons, and gardening.

I am a Senior Android Developer at Capital One. I hold a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Northwestern University. My strong academic background fuels my passion for hardware and computer engineering, and I continually seek to apply tho... Show more

Nik-Shahriar Nikkhah is a consultant, data engineer, tech lead, mentor, and founder of "SQL Data Side Inc." and co-founder of "Azure IoTCoast2Coast," specializing in Microsoft Azure technologies. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Nik started as a software developer and quickly specialized in data platforms, working extensively with Microsoft Fabric, AI, Databricks, and Snowflake. He excels in designing and implementing backend data solutions across SQL, Fabric, AI, cloud data warehousing, and modern lakehouse architectures.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnikkhah/

Nik-Shahriar Nikkhah is a consultant, data engineer, tech lead, mentor, and founder of "SQL Data Side Inc." and co-founder of "Azure IoTCoast2Coast," specializing in Microsoft Azure technologies. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Nik started... 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

Amber Vanderburg is a multi-award winning businessperson, keynote speaker, author, and founder of the international learning development company, The Pathwayz Group, which has led 800,000+ learners in more than 75 countries in action-focused learning journeys. Amber's history in talent development includes authoring top-reviewed online learning courses for platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, Lecturio, and PluralSight, acting as Director of a national education leadership company, and coaching with professional sports team academies in Asia. In 2022, she published her first business adventure book "Uniquely Better" about building higher team performance.

Speaking engagements:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMNcx7Jwk9Sp6WxuvrfOOBqdP9440SKl0

Amber Vanderburg is a multi-award winning businessperson, keynote speaker, author, and founder of the international learning development company, The Pathwayz Group, which has led 800,000+ learners in more than 75 countries in action-focused learning... Show more

Naveen Kumar Pedada is a Computer Systems Architect with 20+ years of Information Technology experience in various phases of the Software Development Life Cycle, including architecture, data model designing, data analysis, development, testing, and maintenance of business applications using Java, J2EE, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, and Relational Database Management Systems. He has experience across Security, Banking, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Media domains.
He has expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, AWS, Oracle PL/SQL, SQL performance tuning, Unix Shell scripting, Informatica, Perl, Python, Hadoop, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, RESTful APIs, and relational databases.
At EmblemHealth, Naveen has worked on TruProvider product implementation, TruProvider cloud migration, and FACETS product implementation. His responsibilities include developing system architecture, ensuring scalability and performance, designing secure architectures, implementing redundancy and failover solutions, supporting AWS cloud migration, automation, IAM policies, and HIPAA compliance.
Previously, he worked with Marriott International as a Technical Lead, Nielsen Media as a Senior Developer, Microsoft as a Senior Software Engineer, and the Tanzania Police as an IT Developer. His work involved requirements gathering, data analysis, data modeling, PL/SQL development, ETL processes, data migration, production support, SQL performance tuning, Unix shell scripting, Java application development, testing, code reviews, and technical support.
Naveen has published scholarly articles and book chapters in AI-driven healthcare security, IoMT, blockchain technology, IoT healthcare networks, and smart cyber technology. He holds an M.Tech in Computer Science from Osmania University and a B.Tech in Computer Science from JNTU Hyderabad, along with certifications in GenAI, Oracle Cloud, Scrum Master, ITIL, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Oracle PL/SQL, and Unix Shell Scripting.

Naveen Kumar Pedada is a Computer Systems Architect with 20+ years of Information Technology experience in various phases of the Software Development Life Cycle, including architecture, data model designing, data analysis, development, testing, and m... Show more

Abdulrafiu Izuafa is an AI/ML engineer, edtech entrepreneur, and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). As the co-founder of Notes, he is committed to bridging educational gaps across Africa and the Caribbean through AI-powered learning tools. He currently serves as a Senior AI/ML Consultant at Onyx Data, specializing in Microsoft AI and cloud technologies to drive business innovation.

Passionate about technology and education, Abdulrafiu actively shares insights with the global tech community. His expertise spans AI research, cloud computing, and developer tools, making him a sought-after speaker and mentor. Recognized for his contributions to AI accessibility and inclusive learning, he continues to push boundaries in the intersection of AI, education, and social impact.

Abdulrafiu Izuafa is an AI/ML engineer, edtech entrepreneur, and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). As the co-founder of Notes, he is committed to bridging educational gaps across Africa and the Caribbean through AI-powered learning tools. H... Show more

Technology companies rarely struggle because they lack tools, processes, or talented people. They struggle because software delivery has become too complex, important decisions are disconnected from business goals, and transformation initiatives produce activity instead of measurable results.

I help organizations identify and remove the real constraints that slow down engineering: unclear priorities, fragile architecture, ineffective delivery practices, legacy systems, organizational friction, and poorly adopted tools.

My work sits at the intersection of software engineering, product development, technology strategy, and organizational change. I combine more than 20 years of hands-on and leadership experience, including senior roles at Microsoft, to turn complex problems into clear decisions and executable plans.

I work primarily with C-suite executives and senior technology leaders on the restructuring, optimization, and transformation of product, engineering, and broader R&D organizations. This includes clarifying responsibilities, redesigning operating models, improving collaboration between product and engineering, removing organizational bottlenecks, and ensuring that teams are structured around business outcomes rather than internal activity.

Today, I focus particularly on AI-assisted software development, engineering productivity, software modernization, and pragmatic technology transformation. I help leaders and engineering teams decide where AI and modern tools create genuine leverage and where they merely add cost, risk, and complexity.

I challenge assumptions, simplify complicated environments, and focus on changes that improve delivery speed, software quality, organizational effectiveness, and business outcomes.

Technology companies rarely struggle because they lack tools, processes, or talented people. They struggle because software delivery has become too complex, important decisions are disconnected from business goals, and transformation initiatives prod... Show more

A Morehouse College alum, Veteran, and Solution Architect, Nolan S. Code specializes in the infrastructure that makes AI possible. He has spent years designing secure, large-scale systems for global enterprises and now applies that rigor to community impact. As Founder and Executive Director of the Atlanta AI and Robotics Initiative (AARI), Nolan is building a "Garage Data Center" culture in Atlanta, teaching applied architecture to turn concepts into deployed reality. He believes that as AI commoditizes code, the future belongs to those who own the infrastructure.

A Morehouse College alum, Veteran, and Solution Architect, Nolan S. Code specializes in the infrastructure that makes AI possible. He has spent years designing secure, large-scale systems for global enterprises and now applies that rigor to community... 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

Jean‑Yves Tremblay is an Enterprise Architect at Alithya specializing in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and AI-driven business solutions. With over 20 years of experience spanning manufacturing, ERP implementations, software development, and enterprise architecture, he helps organizations transform operational data into actionable insights and intelligent business applications. His recent work focuses on AI Agents, Copilot Studio, semantic models, MCP, and modern data architectures that bridge ERP systems, analytics, and artificial intelligence.

Jean‑Yves Tremblay is an Enterprise Architect at Alithya specializing in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and AI-driven business solutions. With over 20 years of experience spanning manufacturing, ERP ... Show more

Pratik Patel is a Java Champion, developer advocate at Azul Systems and has written 3 books on programming (Java, Cloud and OSS). An all around software and hardware nerd with experience in the healthcare, telecom, financial services, and startup sectors. He's also a co-organizer of the Atlanta Java User Group and Enterprise AI Atlanta, conference chairperson for Devnexus, frequent speaker at tech events, and master builder of nachos.

Pratik Patel is a Java Champion, developer advocate at Azul Systems and has written 3 books on programming (Java, Cloud and OSS). An all around software and hardware nerd with experience in the healthcare, telecom, financial services, and startup sec... 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

I'm Pillippa Pérez Pons, a Frontend Software Engineer, I am passionate about developing innovative web applications that enhance user experiences and improve efficiency. Originally from Chile, I have been living in the Bay Area for the past five years, embracing the vibrant tech community here.

Volunteering and community involvement are core to who I am. In 2019 and 2020, I mentored young girls through Niñas Pro, helping them develop their technical skills and inspiring their interest in technology. I also contributed to Django Girls in 2020, creating a welcoming environment for women to learn coding. In 2023, I had the opportunity to be an organizer for JSConf Chile, fostering a collaborative and inclusive tech community. Additionally, I played a significant role in JavaScript Chile 2023, promoting education and growth within the local JavaScript community. My commitment is to empower underrepresented groups and encourage them to pursue careers in technology, believing in their potential to make a significant impact.

I'm Pillippa Pérez Pons, a Frontend Software Engineer, I am passionate about developing innovative web applications that enhance user experiences and improve efficiency. Originally from Chile, I have been living in the Bay Area for the past five year... Show more

I am a pharmaceutical leader and neurodiversity coach working at the intersection of science, leadership, and lived experience.

For over a decade, I have worked in global biotech and CDMO environments, leading Quality Control and manufacturing support functions, delivering large transformation programmes, and driving operational excellence within complex, highly regulated systems. I understand performance, accountability, and what it takes to lead in high-pressure environments.

Alongside my corporate career, I founded NeuroSpacious, a coaching practice dedicated to supporting neurodivergent professionals in the workplace. I bring several years of coaching experience in high demanding settings. My work focuses on helping individuals build sustainable systems that work with their brains rather than against them.

As someone with ADHD, I know the invisible load of masking, burnout cycles, hyperfocus, and executive function challenges. I also know the strengths that come with a different cognitive profile. My coaching model, NeuroSpacious, is rooted in neuroscience, behavioural science, and workplace psychology. It guides individuals to regulate, clarify, act, and recover so they can rediscover who they are beneath years of adaptation and pressure.

My mission is to help neurodivergent individuals thrive at work, by understanding their nervous system, their patterns, and their strengths. When people reconnect with how their brain actually works, performance becomes sustainable and identity becomes clearer.

I speak about neurodiversity, inclusive leadership, sustainable productivity, and psychological safety, translating research into practical strategies leaders and teams can apply immediately.

I am a pharmaceutical leader and neurodiversity coach working at the intersection of science, leadership, and lived experience. For over a decade, I have worked in global biotech and CDMO environments, leading Quality Control and manufacturing sup... Show more

Ilya Sakharov is a board-level technology executive with more than 25 years of experience leading engineering organizations through scale, transformation, and complex business-critical environments. He has held senior technology leadership roles across international product and platform organizations, including CTO and executive engineering positions, leading teams of 200+ engineers across Europe and globally. His work focuses on product-engineering operating models, platform strategy, engineering effectiveness, AI-assisted software development, operational resilience, and organization design. Ilya is known for translating business ambition into focused technology direction, building high-performing engineering systems, and helping organizations modernize architecture, delivery, quality, and developer experience while operating under real-world complexity.

Ilya Sakharov is a board-level technology executive with more than 25 years of experience leading engineering organizations through scale, transformation, and complex business-critical environments. He has held senior technology leadership roles acro... Show more