Dr. Julia Grosse is the founder of The Cyclical CEO™, where she helps high-performing women and business teams achieve sustainable growth by syncing strategy with biology. With a background in biology and years of field research—including leadership experience during the largest polar science mission of our time, the MOSAiC Arctic Expedition—Julia bridges performance science, female leadership, and business systems.

Her career began as a scientist, but burnout and firsthand leadership experience in extreme environments revealed a missing piece: productivity and decision-making don’t operate on a 24-hour schedule, especially for women. This insight led her to pioneer rhythm-based business frameworks that combine hormonal intelligence, cognitive science, and modern productivity models.

Through her signature programs—like the Business Rhythm Blueprint and the S.C.A.L.E. Method—Julia has equipped leaders, entrepreneurs, and HR professionals across Europe to harness their natural cycles for better focus, communication, and wellbeing. Her work has been featured in New Me Event Series, Leaders Perception Magazine, and the Womanship “Behind the Bio” podcast.

Julia’s practical, evidence-based approach activates audiences: her sessions don’t just inform—they inspire action and lasting results. Whether you’re scaling a business, building resilient teams, or seeking new models for sustainable performance, Julia brings a fresh science-backed perspective that redefines leadership for the future of work.

Dr. Julia Grosse is the founder of The Cyclical CEO™, where she helps high-performing women and business teams achieve sustainable growth by syncing strategy with biology. With a background in biology and years of field research—including leadership ... 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

Shailesh Gothi is a Software Developer based in Union City, California, with professional experience across Java, Python, C++, cloud infrastructure, Rust, Go, AWS services, JavaScript, Node.js, SAP technologies, and distributed systems. He is currently a Principal Engineer at Broadcom Inc., where he works on backend engineering, next-generation CLI-based download tooling, coding best practices, platform scalability, lifecycle management, and parallel host upgrade capacity.
Before becoming Principal Engineer, Shailesh held multiple technical roles at Broadcom, contributing to a unified microservices platform, desired-state systems for Software-Defined Data Center lifecycle management, performance optimization, event-driven core technology, data pipelines using Java and Kafka, Dev Integration Test Pipelines, and streaming architecture analysis using Apache Flink. He previously worked as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services, where he contributed to the GA launch of Bottlerocket, developed Go-based applications for automatic OS updates in ECS clusters, added KMS key support in a Rust client library for TUF repositories, and improved CI time for ECS and Kubernetes testing.
Earlier in his career, Shailesh worked at 247.ai as a Software Engineer Intern and at SAP Labs India as a Software Development Engineer, where he contributed to Slack integration, CI/CD pipelines, SAP Cloud for Analytics, SAP Lumira, SAP HANA, SAP VORA, big data visualization, JavaScript charting libraries, SQL optimization, and enterprise workflow development.
Shailesh holds an M.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Florida and a B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Surathkal. His projects include vcf2fhir, Google Summer of Code mentorship for GA4GH Variant Annotation, technical consulting for GoApptiv, Bitcoin implementation in Elixir, database implementation in C++, and progressive rock music classification. He also has publications in genomics, FHIR, clinical bioinformatics, and health informatics, along with a U.S. patent for contextual suggestion in planning spreadsheets.

Shailesh Gothi is a Software Developer based in Union City, California, with professional experience across Java, Python, C++, cloud infrastructure, Rust, Go, AWS services, JavaScript, Node.js, SAP technologies, and distributed systems. He is current... Show more

Avdesh Mishra is a Cybersecurity Advisor and Senior Leader with over 18 years of experience supporting Fortune 500 organizations in strengthening cybersecurity resilience and enabling secure business transformation. He has deep expertise in executive advisory, cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and leading large-scale transformation programs across global environments.
Currently, he serves as a Managing Director at Ernst & Young (EY) in Chicago, where he leads global cybersecurity consulting across IT and OT domains. In this role, he advises boards and senior executives on cybersecurity posture, operating models, secure AI adoption, and M&A due diligence, while delivering measurable outcomes across industries including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and financial services.
Previously, Avdesh held senior leadership roles at EY and Ilantus Technology, where he led major initiatives in Zero Trust, IAM/IGA, data protection, cloud security, and regulatory compliance aligned with frameworks such as NIST CSF, SOX, NERC CIP, HIPAA, and SSAE 18. He holds an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University and a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad.

Avdesh Mishra is a Cybersecurity Advisor and Senior Leader with over 18 years of experience supporting Fortune 500 organizations in strengthening cybersecurity resilience and enabling secure business transformation. He has deep expertise in executive... Show more

Manish Lingadevaru is a Founder and Cheif Executive Officer at AetherMed, working the real time Medical project models on GenAl, Campus Ambassador at Pravega IISc, Student at Rajarajeswari College of Engineering, connect him on linkedin and slack

Manish Lingadevaru is a Founder and Cheif Executive Officer at AetherMed, working the real time Medical project models on GenAl, Campus Ambassador at Pravega IISc, Student at Rajarajeswari College of Engineering, connect him on linkedin and slack Show more

Swapna Chimanchodkar is an accomplished transformation leader with nearly two decades of experience enabling sustainable business impact for global organizations through process excellence, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation. She has successfully led strategic initiatives spanning process and IT transformation, enterprise data strategy, and automation integrating technologies such as AI/ML, RPA, Gen AI, and advanced analytics to solve complex business challenges.
In her current role as Director at UBS Financial Services, Swapna drives large-scale transformation and integration programs across various areas of the bank. She oversees strategic integration, data modernization, and digital and process improvement initiatives, collaborating closely with senior leadership and cross-functional global teams.
A certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Swapna brings a unique combination of analytical rigor, strategic insight, and change management expertise to every engagement. She has been instrumental in designing target operating models, and implementing automation frameworks that deliver measurable efficiencies.
As a thought leader, Swapna regularly contributes to industry dialogue. She served as a keynote speaker and panelist at the NexGen Banking Summit USA 2024, discussing AI-driven business innovation and data-led digital transformation in the banking sector.

Swapna Chimanchodkar is an accomplished transformation leader with nearly two decades of experience enabling sustainable business impact for global organizations through process excellence, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation. She... Show more

Coming from a non-traditional background in International Business, I began my journey into Data Science and Machine Learning as a self-taught learner, driven by curiosity and a desire to solve real-world problems. Over time, my interest evolved into a clear mission: to apply technology in a way that creates tangible impact in healthcare.

My journey into tech started outside of the traditional path, but led me straight into the intersection of healthcare and data. Now as a Master’s student in Smart Medicine and Health Informatics at National Taiwan University, I’m focused on Biomedical Informatics - designing technologies that are not only intelligent, but also meaningful in real-world clinical settings.

I'm passionate about building solutions where clinical insight meets technical precision, and where ethical, explainable AI plays a critical role. I believe the future of healthcare isn’t just smart - it’s also transparent, human-centered, and inclusive.

Coming from a non-traditional background in International Business, I began my journey into Data Science and Machine Learning as a self-taught learner, driven by curiosity and a desire to solve real-world problems. Over time, my interest evolved into... Show more

Supriya Medapati is a technology and product leader with over 16 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data science, and digital products. She currently leads Product Management, UX Design, and Research for Alexa Personalization and Proactive Experiences at Amazon, where she develops large-scale AI-driven conversational systems used by more than 100 million customers. Her work focuses on advancing conversational intelligence, contextual recommendations, and multimodal experiences powered by large language models.
Previously, Supriya served as Vice President of Product and Growth at Qure.ai, a Sequoia-funded healthcare AI company, where she led the neurocritical care product portfolio and launched AI-powered radiology and telehealth products deployed across more than 100 hospitals globally. Earlier in her career at Sabre, she spent a decade building and scaling digital commerce and airline technology platforms that generated significant revenue for global airline partners.
Supriya holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management as a Sloan Fellow, where she was awarded the Dean’s Fellowship, and a BTech in Biotechnology from IIT Madras. She has been recognized through global hackathons, published work in AI and machine learning, and speaking engagements on AI innovation in healthcare and technology.

Supriya Medapati is a technology and product leader with over 16 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data science, and digital products. She currently leads Product Management, UX Design, and Researc... Show more

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

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

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

I hold a degree in Physics from the University of Turin and a PhD from SISSA in Trieste, where I developed a strong foundation in theoretical and computational modeling. Eventually this journey led me into the fascinating world of computational biophysics. I’ve worked on projects spanning biopolymer entanglement, drug design, self-assembly metamaterials, and ion channel inhibition mechanisms, by combining physical principles with numerical simulations. Being a physicist equips me to tackle problems from first principles and turn abstract concepts into testable, quantitative models.
Driven by a deep love for science and a passion for providing theoretical explanations for complex phenomena, I’m always excited to learn and share new phenomena in the soft matter world.

I hold a degree in Physics from the University of Turin and a PhD from SISSA in Trieste, where I developed a strong foundation in theoretical and computational modeling. Eventually this journey led me into the fascinating world of computational bioph... 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

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