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

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

Subhagato Dutta is a Senior Systems Software Engineer with over a decade of experience in advancing hardware design, embedded systems, robotics, and machine learning technologies. He is currently a Senior Staff Software Engineer on Apple’s Technology Prototyping Team, where he plays a key role in architecting next-generation systems and developing innovative solutions across display technologies, radar sensing, robotics, and health technology. His work has contributed to the early-stage development of products such as Vision Pro and has led to significant performance improvements in imaging systems through GPU acceleration.
Throughout his career, Subhagato has demonstrated deep expertise in FPGA prototyping, computer vision, and signal processing. At Apple, he has led the development of mmWave radar sensor platforms from concept to production, designed deterministic robotic testing systems for smartphone benchmarking, and contributed to SoC architecture for autonomous technologies. Before this, he worked at Texas Instruments, where he developed imaging algorithms and tools for real-time video processing on embedded systems.
He holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, where he graduated with a perfect GPA of 4.0, and a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur. His academic and professional work includes projects in smart vehicle systems, medical imaging using deep learning, and reconfigurable embedded systems.
In addition to his technical contributions, Subhagato has authored multiple publications in signal processing, robotics, and embedded systems, and has been recognized with numerous awards for innovation and excellence, including international technology awards in 2025. He is also actively involved in professional communities as a Senior IEEE member and fellow of several engineering organizations.

Subhagato Dutta is a Senior Systems Software Engineer with over a decade of experience in advancing hardware design, embedded systems, robotics, and machine learning technologies. He is currently a Senior Staff Software Engineer on Apple’s Technology... Show more

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

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

Rohit Wadhwa is a senior software engineer and architect with over 15 years of experience in full-stack development, system architecture, and leading cross-functional engineering teams. He specializes in building large-scale, cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, React, and React Native, with extensive experience across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
Currently at Walmart Technologies, Rohit leads the development of next-generation omnichannel point-of-sale applications supporting web and mobile platforms. His work contributes to transaction volumes exceeding $1 billion, with a focus on scalability, reliability, accessibility (WCAG compliance), and global deployment. He has driven architectural design, chaos engineering practices, and production resiliency initiatives while leading multiple Scrum teams.
Previously, Rohit served as a Senior Java Developer at Hexaware Technologies, supporting Fannie Mae’s large-scale mortgage financing systems. There, he modernized legacy platforms using AWS, microservices, and Spring technologies, implementing blue/green deployments, circuit breaker patterns, and automation frameworks to ensure high availability for national financial services.
Earlier in his career, he worked with CVS Healthcare (MedHOK) and Citi (via TCS), developing enterprise and healthcare applications, distributed systems, and ESB-based integrations. His experience spans performance tuning, database optimization, automation testing, and production support in regulated and high-availability environments.
Rohit holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and is an AWS Certified Developer and Solutions Architect. His technical expertise includes microservices, REST APIs, SQL and NoSQL databases, CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and agile software development methodologies.

Rohit Wadhwa is a senior software engineer and architect with over 15 years of experience in full-stack development, system architecture, and leading cross-functional engineering teams. He specializes in building large-scale, cloud-native application... Show more

Strategic leader with over 20 years of international experience in brand building, consumer insights, and innovation strategy. I specialize in scaling growth at the intersection of brand relevance, data-driven decision-making, and human-centered innovation. Whether for global giants like McDonald’s or Coca-Cola, or agile mid-sized champions and start ups, I help organizations future-proof their brands, transform go-to-market models.
My approach blends deep psychological insight into consumer behavior with cutting-edge methodologies like Generative AI, synthetic users, and agile frameworks. I’m passionate about fostering innovation cultures and driving business transformation as a senior advisor or challenger.

Strategic leader with over 20 years of international experience in brand building, consumer insights, and innovation strategy. I specialize in scaling growth at the intersection of brand relevance, data-driven decision-making, and human-centered inno... Show more

With over 30 years in HR and leadership, I help organizations transform workplace culture by aligning values, communication, and accountability, I’ve trained, mentored or advised thousands of managers, HR newbies and business owners to lead with clarity. This skill development resulted in 60% higher employee engagement, 75% lower employee turnover, and reduced employee relations escalations by 40% – proving that authentic leadership drives measurable results.

In 2026, Wendy Sellers was awarded the “Speaker of the Year” hosted by Excellence Awards.

She has also been featured in USA Today and International Business Times.

Her award-winning podcast (The HR Lady® podcast) was a 2025 honoree for The 31st Annual Communicator Awards, from The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts! It was even on the radio. This podcast has now merged with the HR Empowerment podcast, which Wendy is also the host of.

Wendy was a guest on a Forbes Author Podcast > Getting Real About Culture: The HR Lady’s No-Nonsense Approach. She’s a sought-after podcast guest, sharing valuable insights on HR, management, and business leadership.

Plus, her work as a contributing author has been recognized and curated by the Library of Congress and preserved in the U.S. Copyright Office – from her desk to the nation’s library!

With over 30 years in HR and leadership, I help organizations transform workplace culture by aligning values, communication, and accountability, I’ve trained, mentored or advised thousands of managers, HR newbies and business owners to lead with cla... Show more

Brian Alementi is an acclaimed Inspirational Keynote Speaker, award-winning leader, and certified Master Trainer renowned for engaging presentations that combine inspiration with practical, actionable insights. With a rich background in guiding and elevating teams, Brian brings his experience as a previous leader within a Fortune 500 company’s Hall of Fame learning and development division, where his dedication to growth and excellence shaped high-performing teams across the organization. His impact reaches far and wide, with numerous features on major television networks and invitations to speak on prominent stages, including TEDx. Brian’s influence continues to expand as he empowers audiences to unlock their full potential and achieve remarkable results.

His sessions blend dynamic energy, expertise, and actionable takeaways, making them impactful and memorable. His MVP Performance Model aligns individual drive with team goals, creating a foundation for extraordinary achievement. With his PG3 Leadership Model, Brian cultivates a culture of resilience, collaboration, and growth within organizations. In addition, his inspirational talk focuses on the importance of unleashing the magic within individuals and teams to elevate a positive growth mindset for success. These frameworks enable companies to positively shape their culture to boost productivity, morale, and performance.

With over three decades of public speaking experience, he has empowered audiences by delivering transformative sessions that provide clear, practical strategies for enhancing productivity and connection. Known for his infectious energy and authentic delivery, Brian resonates across industries, making his sessions both unforgettable and actionable.

A testament to his commitment, Brian’s personal life reflects the drive and resilience he talks to. With the accomplishment of completing several marathons, a strong marriage of over twenty years, and the joy of raising two remarkable children, Brian brings a genuine authenticity to every talk, inspiring audiences to pursue their goals with passion and purpose

Brian Alementi is an acclaimed Inspirational Keynote Speaker, award-winning leader, and certified Master Trainer renowned for engaging presentations that combine inspiration with practical, actionable insights. With a rich background in guiding and e... Show more

Artur is a systems architect and data engineer with over 20 years of experience in building end-to-end data platforms. As a Cloud Data Architect at Future Processing, he focuses on designing robust, scalable data ecosystems. He also engineers complex decision support systems and AI architectures for the London Insurance Market, bridging the gap between high-level business needs and production-grade execution environments.

Independently, he is the author and researcher behind the Decision Intelligence Runtime (DIR) and Responsibility-Oriented Agents (ROA) - architectural patterns that bridge probabilistic LLMs with the strict determinism required by critical business processes. His work on separating AI reasoning from execution has been featured on O'Reilly Radar.

To empirically validate these ideas, he built AIvestor, a research project operating on high-frequency financial data. Rather than just an investment tool, he uses live markets as a uniquely adversarial environment to stress-test real-time autonomy, state management, and decision integrity. Artur advocates for treating AI safety as a rigorous systems engineering challenge, not just a prompting exercise.

Artur is a systems architect and data engineer with over 20 years of experience in building end-to-end data platforms. As a Cloud Data Architect at Future Processing, he focuses on designing robust, scalable data ecosystems. He also engineers complex... Show more

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

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

Jade Emmanuel is a Visionary Strategist specialising in unlocking clarity and driving emboldened action across the enterprise.

Currently, as a Senior Data & AI Consultant, she doesn't just design systems; she is a catalyst who challenges assumptions, guiding key decision makers to confront the unknown and build for what's next.
Also a data and commercial advisor to founder entrepreneurs, she delivers high-value output to lean startups with data and customer-centric insights that drive mission aligned commercial goals .

Jade is renowned for asking the right questions that unveil the key problems to solve or strongest opportunities to pursue; translating the complexity of AI and data transformation—from agentic AI architectures to enterprise governance—into clear actionable solution roadmaps, compelling narratives that resonate from the technical floor to the executive board.

Her focus is always on measurable impact, ensuring that strategic clarity leads to successful organisational change and growth.

Jade Emmanuel is a Visionary Strategist specialising in unlocking clarity and driving emboldened action across the enterprise. Currently, as a Senior Data & AI Consultant, she doesn't just design systems; she is a catalyst who challenges assumpti... 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

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

Larry is a Director at NetSPI responsible for leading and executing IOT/Embedded Penetration Testing and researching new security techniques to ensure the safety of embedded systems. Larry has a master's degree in mathematics with emphases on Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence from Georgia Southern University. He has worked with several Fortune 250 companies both as an embedded systems engineer and security expert focused on medical devices. He has aided in the design and security of multiple devices in the Automotive, Financial, Medical, Wireless, and Multimedia spectrums, has been published in medical journals, and has spoken at conferences all over the globe. Larry has extensive knowledge of the design of various bare metal and low-level embedded devices.

Larry is a Director at NetSPI responsible for leading and executing IOT/Embedded Penetration Testing and researching new security techniques to ensure the safety of embedded systems. Larry has a master's degree in mathematics with emphases on Compute... Show more

Devi Manoharan is an Enterprise Quality Engineering Specialist with advanced expertise in healthcare claims automation, X12 EDI compliance, and intelligent testing frameworks for payer and provider ecosystems. With extensive experience across healthcare, insurance, and financial domains, she has led quality engineering initiatives for large-scale claims adjudication systems, HIPAA-compliant EDI transactions, real-time processing pipelines, and enterprise data modernisation programs.
Her technical strengths include Selenium WebDriver, Java, Python, Cucumber BDD, TestNG, API testing, microservices validation, Kafka event-driven workflows, ETL/ELT data quality, and complex integration testing across SFTP, MQ, and cloud-based ecosystems. Devi has delivered high-impact automation frameworks, adaptive QE strategies, risk-based validation techniques, and scalable test architectures that improve first-pass adjudication accuracy, reduce operational defects, and accelerate payer modernisation.
Recognised for her analytical depth, leadership, and collaborative problem-solving, Devi plays a key role in driving quality, compliance, and innovation across mission-critical healthcare platforms. She is deeply committed to advancing automation, intelligent validation, and next-generation Quality Engineering to support faster, more accurate, and interoperable healthcare systems.

Devi Manoharan is an Enterprise Quality Engineering Specialist with advanced expertise in healthcare claims automation, X12 EDI compliance, and intelligent testing frameworks for payer and provider ecosystems. With extensive experience across healthc... Show more

Richard Ceffalio Jr. is recognized in the Chicago area for his longstanding commitment to community involvement, family values, and charitable service. Raised in an Italian-American household, he grew up surrounded by traditions that emphasized faith, loyalty, and helping others. Those early influences shaped the perspective he carries into every part of his life today. From family gatherings to community activities, he learned the importance of consistency, responsibility, and maintaining strong relationships with the people around him.

During his years at Notre Dame High School in Niles, Illinois, Rich became involved in extracurricular activities and developed leadership skills that would remain important throughout adulthood. His Catholic education reinforced the values of his upbringing and encouraged him to approach challenges with discipline and purpose. He later attended DePaul University in Chicago, where he broadened his understanding of the world and continued building the intellectual curiosity that has guided many of his personal and professional experiences.

Over the years, Rich Ceffalio has devoted time and energy to organizations that support individuals and families in need. His efforts were recognized through the Outstanding Achievement in Leadership award from Dreams for Kids, a Chicago nonprofit committed to empowering young people facing adversity. In addition to that recognition, he served on the boards of the National Kidney Foundation and the Columbian Club of Chicago. Through these roles, he supported causes tied to health awareness, patient advocacy, and the preservation of local cultural traditions.

Richard has also contributed to charitable initiatives, including Elevate Life Church, Toys for Tots, Meals for the Homeless on Thanksgiving, and food pantry programs that assist local families. He has spoken about the value of direct service and the importance of treating every individual with dignity and respect. His charitable efforts have extended beyond his local community, including donations supporting wildfire relief in California and organizations assisting individuals with special needs and their families.

Outside his community work, family remains at the center of his life. Richard Ceffalio Jr. lives in Illinois with his wife, Nicole, and their three children, and values the time they spend together celebrating milestones, traveling, and enjoying outdoor activities. He is also passionate about endurance sports, boating, fishing, pickleball, and sports cars. In 2024, he completed three marathons, reflecting the same discipline and determination that define other areas of his life. He continues to balance personal interests, family priorities, and community involvement with a grounded and thoughtful approach.

Richard Ceffalio Jr. is recognized in the Chicago area for his longstanding commitment to community involvement, family values, and charitable service. Raised in an Italian-American household, he grew up surrounded by traditions that emphasized faith... Show more

Gina Hoffmann is a Principal AI Business Solutions Engineer at Microsoft, specializing in delivering enterprise AI solutions for healthcare and life sciences organizations. She partners with executive leaders and technical teams to design and implement solutions leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and AI-driven automation to enhance productivity, governance, and decision-making. With over eight years at Microsoft and a diverse background spanning product management, technical architecture, and business applications leadership, Gina brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen. She has also been awarded multiple U.S. patents and is a recognized speaker and advocate for AI innovation, empowering organizations to responsibly adopt and scale AI technologies.

Gina Hoffmann is a Principal AI Business Solutions Engineer at Microsoft, specializing in delivering enterprise AI solutions for healthcare and life sciences organizations. She partners with executive leaders and technical teams to design and impleme... Show more

Parul is a highly experienced keynote speaker with a flair for making DEI talks exciting again. She delivers informative and engaging talks on neurodiversity, sometimes with a bit of a twist; by using concepts from nostalgic video games!

Parul has delivered keynote talks at LeadDev London, Leeds Digital Festival, Manchester Tech Festival and RecFest.

Parul is a highly experienced keynote speaker with a flair for making DEI talks exciting again. She delivers informative and engaging talks on neurodiversity, sometimes with a bit of a twist; by using concepts from nostalgic video games! Parul ha... Show more

Kerry Ehikioya is a senior software engineer with experience building digital infrastructure for healthcare in Africa. She drives engineering efforts at Helium Health, focused on AI-powered applications for healthcare. Previously, she's contributed to product engineering at Spoke.AI (acquired by Salesforce). Kerry is an active public speaker, regularly sharing insights on AI developer productivity tools, Web AI, and AI in Healthcare. She co-organizes CityJS Lagos and is a volunteer mentor at Nexus Tech Community Initiative.

Kerry Ehikioya is a senior software engineer with experience building digital infrastructure for healthcare in Africa. She drives engineering efforts at Helium Health, focused on AI-powered applications for healthcare. Previously, she's contributed t... Show more

Owner of AllergenFreeCooking.com (food allergen information, advocacy, and recipes) and 9allergens.com (Major Food Allergens information), Consumer Representative on the Executive Board for the Conference for Food Protection (CFP, http://foodprotect.org), Past Co-chair of the CFP's Allergen Committee.

Owner of AllergenFreeCooking.com (food allergen information, advocacy, and recipes) and 9allergens.com (Major Food Allergens information), Consumer Representative on the Executive Board for the Conference for Food Protection (CFP, http://foodprotect.... Show more

Je porte la conviction que l’être humain est naturellement enclin au travail bien fait, à la coopération et à la croissance — à condition d’évoluer dans un environnement qui nourrit son propre écosystème autant que celui qui l’entoure, qu’il soit social ou environnemental.
Je défends l’idée que l’humain ne doit jamais être une variable d’ajustement dans nos organisations, mais un véritable moteur de développement. Chaque collaborateur mérite d’être considéré comme un être en devenir, et non comme un simple rouage productif.

Docteur en cristallographie, j’ai construit mon parcours au sein de grands groupes pharmaceutiques, où j’ai contribué au développement scientifique et organisationnel en tant que manager d’équipe puis Transformation Leader.
J’ai accompagné de nombreuses équipes dans leur transition vers des pratiques managériales plus inclusives, délégatives et vertueuses.

Chez Sanofi, j’ai animé pendant plusieurs années le Management Lab, un espace d’exploration et d’apprentissage dédié aux pratiques managériales innovantes, notamment au travers d’ateliers immersifs. J’y ai également fondé la ludothèque interne, aujourd’hui riche de plus de 400 jeux d’édition.

Pour approfondir ma compréhension de l’humain et des dynamiques collectives, j’ai suivi une formation exigeante de 18 mois (JBS Lyon – Coach&Team) en coaching individuel, d’équipe et d’organisation, intégrant la sociologie, la psychologie humaniste et l’analyse transactionnelle. Je suis par ailleurs accrédité aux outils psychométriques MBTI et Process Com.

Co‑créateur du jeu professionnel Les Aventuriers de la Draille®, Facilitateur Chaos Fertile® et Ambassadeur Burni Bornes®, je conçois également des jeux d’édition sur mon temps personnel.

Enfin, je pratique l’Aïkido depuis l’âge de 6 ans et la méditation de pleine conscience depuis dix ans, deux disciplines qui nourrissent profondément ma vision du leadership, du jeu et de la relation à soi et à l’autre.

Je porte la conviction que l’être humain est naturellement enclin au travail bien fait, à la coopération et à la croissance — à condition d’évoluer dans un environnement qui nourrit son propre écosystème autant que celui qui l’entoure, qu’il soit soc... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gary Gordhamer has dedicated his professional career to exploring the enterprise application landscape and the digitization of business processes. Over the past three decades, he has gained extensive technical expertise in Oracle database, e-Business suite, middleware, and related technologies. His professional background encompasses a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, and government. Gary is an Oracle ACE Director and is a frequent presenter at Oracle Conferences. Additionally, he is the author of “Oracle Database Performance Tuning: Pocket Solution Guide Series For Upgrading Oracle Databases.”

Gary Gordhamer has dedicated his professional career to exploring the enterprise application landscape and the digitization of business processes. Over the past three decades, he has gained extensive technical expertise in Oracle database, e-Business... Show more

Avik Datta is a Lead Data Engineer in Sun Life Financial with over 13 years of experience solving complex data challenges in the financial & insurance sector. He specializes in building scalable, dependable data systems that support large-scale analytics and operational reporting.

Avik brings hands-on expertise across legacy ETL technologies and modern cloud platforms such as Informatica Cloud, Snowflake ,tableau and AWS. His work centers on practical enterprise data engineering: modernizing legacy warehouses without disruption, designing proactive data quality frameworks, and implementing governance models that meet regulatory expectations while supporting innovation. With experience across multiple insurance product lines, he blends domain knowledge with technical depth to deliver modern ETL solutions and data lake architectures suited for regulated environments. Avik is currently pursuing a part‑time MS in Data Science at Northwestern University, where he focuses on integrating AI and machine learning into traditional data pipelines to create measurable business value.

Avik Datta is a Lead Data Engineer in Sun Life Financial with over 13 years of experience solving complex data challenges in the financial & insurance sector. He specializes in building scalable, dependable data systems that support large-scale analy... Show more

Why This Speaker Belongs at Technical Conferences
Most technical conferences focus on systems, infrastructure, and performance — yet few address the human operating system behind the work.
Founders, engineers, and startup leaders operate under relentless pressure while managing stress, emotional suppression, communication breakdowns, and high-stakes decisions. Scaling a company requires more than technical intelligence. It requires nervous system resilience, emotional regulation, and the ability to lead and relate to other humans effectively.
As a former tech consultant turned matchmaking, dating, and relationship coach, I work with high-performing men — founders, CEOs, developers, and executives — to strengthen the internal systems behind sustainable success and fulfillment. My work blends behavioral psychology, neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and modern relationship strategy to help leaders improve clarity, communication, and emotional intelligence without burning out or sacrificing what matters most.
In an era where AI is accelerating everything externally, my talks address the one thing technology cannot optimize: the human capacity for connection.

Nita Chakrabarty is a matchmaking, dating, and relationship coach for high-performing and successful men, and the founder of MAGNETIC — the world's most intelligent matchmaking and relationship platform for ambitious men.
She is known for blending behavioral psychology, nervous system regulation, and modern relationship dynamics to help high-achieving leaders build emotional intelligence, meaningful partnerships, and long-term fulfillment — in both life and love.
MAGNETIC is a venture-backed startup supported by Audos, an entrepreneur platform backed by investors and founders behind Skype, BarkBox, Ro, and Oscar Health.
With a background in executive consulting and over a decade of experience in somatic therapy, breathwork, and trauma-informed coaching, Nita bridges modern leadership with neuroscience and relational intelligence. Her clients include founders, CEOs, developers, and executives seeking greater clarity, resilience, and emotional depth.
She speaks internationally on emotional intelligence, modern masculinity, nervous system regulation, conscious relationships, and the future of human connection in an increasingly technological world.

🔵 Talk Topics

Emotional Intelligence for Founders & Engineers
Nervous System Regulation Under Startup Pressure
Modern Masculinity & High-Performance Relationships
Human Connection in the Age of AI
Burnout, Stress & the Internal Operating System

Why This Speaker Belongs at Technical Conferences Most technical conferences focus on systems, infrastructure, and performance — yet few address the human operating system behind the work. Founders, engineers, and startup leaders operate under rel... Show more

Anjie Adeyemo is a data analyst, researcher, and mentor with expertise in health disparities, and data science. She teaches middle and high school girls coding as a Club Facilitator in the Girls Who Code Club. Through her mentorship, she strives to bridge the gap of minorities in the data field. When she is not participating in hackathons, she loves to sew and listen to music.

Anjie Adeyemo is a data analyst, researcher, and mentor with expertise in health disparities, and data science. She teaches middle and high school girls coding as a Club Facilitator in the Girls Who Code Club. Through her mentorship, she strives to b... Show more

With almost 20 years of experience, Johnie began his career building custom software for Cox Communications to facilitate communication between engineers and field employees. At Cox, he completed Leadership Academy, an elite year-long training program offered to top employees of the company and received many accolades for his customer service skills. Johnie also spent four years working for the state of Kentucky. He built and supported enterprise software for the Kentucky General Assembly. He also designed and built a universal funding application (UFA) for Kentucky Housing Corporation that gained national recognition from the National Council of State Housing Agencies in 2014, when UFA was nominated for an industry innovation award. At the International Student Exchange Program, Johnie architected and built the back-end tools for the organization’s new platform. At ScholarRx, Johnie worked on the back-end and authoring tools that help the future doctors be the best they can be. At Hygiena, Johnie is building some really cool APIs for the food safety industry.

Johnie is passionate about new technologies and is particularly interested in building new enterprise and mobile applications to streamline processes. Johnie is a Six Sigma Yellow Belt and holds certifications for customer service, implementing and maintaining a SQL server 2008 database, HIPPA awareness for business associates, and HIPPA security. Johnie has been on his church's IT team since 2012 and has served as treasurer since 2013.

With almost 20 years of experience, Johnie began his career building custom software for Cox Communications to facilitate communication between engineers and field employees. At Cox, he completed Leadership Academy, an elite year-long training progra... Show more

My name is Iuliia and I'm a huge Salesforce fan. My journey with Salesforce began in 2010, and it has been a perfect match ever since. Before discovering Salesforce, I had extensive experience with various web technologies, but what truly captivated me was Salesforce's unique approach to solution-building. It challenges you to constantly think about the most effective implementation strategies. While there were (and still are :) ) many factors to consider and limitations to navigate, I find that these challenges often lead to elegant solutions. I love that Salesforce is constantly evolving the technology, you are always learning and growing.
I currently hold the full suite of certifications that allowed me to become a Salesforce Certified Application & System Architect. On to the next adventure!
My experience spans across the healthcare, financial services, education sectors, and I’ve recently added Agentforce to the mix. I'm passionate about opening new doors with Salesforce, exploring new areas, building strong customer relationships, seeing how our work makes clients happy, meeting new people, understanding their needs, and finding the best ways to help them achieve their goals.

My name is Iuliia and I'm a huge Salesforce fan. My journey with Salesforce began in 2010, and it has been a perfect match ever since. Before discovering Salesforce, I had extensive experience with various web technologies, but what truly captivated ... Show more

Daniel Hoffman, CISSP is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors. He has experience in regulatory compliance, business continuity, and securing IT/OT environments. Daniel is committed to helping small and mid-sized businesses enhance their IT infrastructure and security posture. He has also authored the CIO Magazine article “Neuromorphic Computing and the Future of Edge AI,” reflecting his interest in cutting-edge technologies and their practical applications.

Daniel Hoffman, CISSP is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors. He has experience in regulatory compliance, business continuity, and securing IT/OT environ... Show more