Ed leads the Americas Microsoft AI and Data practice and the Americas Microsoft Fabric & AI Platform CoE, steering analytics and AI initiatives within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. His focus is on Analytics Modernization, GenAI, accelerating complex projects and enhancing value for clients. Ed is a experienced in design thinking and product/solution development, as well as a specialist in data visulization and business intelligence.

Ed has 30+ years of industry and technology consulting experience with the last 12 years dedicated to the Microsoft AI & Data ecosystem. Industry sector experiences include Life Sciences, Healthcare, Engineering & Construction, Media & Entertainment, and Consumer Goods.

Ed leads the Americas Microsoft AI and Data practice and the Americas Microsoft Fabric & AI Platform CoE, steering analytics and AI initiatives within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. His focus is on Analytics Modernization, GenAI, accelerating complex... Show more

Patrick Dunn is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and leadership development consultant with 30 years of experience leading high-stakes global teams in operational resilience — disaster recovery, business continuity, and crisis management.

He works with leaders who are performing at a high level and want to keep performing — without losing themselves in the process. His keynotes and workshops draw on three decades of real-world experience in rooms where the wrong call had real consequences, combined with a storytelling approach shaped by folklorist Sandy Ives and author Stephen King.

Patrick is the author of Lead with Soul: How to Lead When Running on Empty and the creator of the Lead with Soul framework — built on four pillars: Presence, Purpose, Renewal, and Service. His keynote Your Resilience Is Killing You speaks directly to the hidden cost of sustained high-stakes leadership, while Strong Enough to Break reframes what it means to lead with endurance and depth.

He is a three-time NCAA Division I All-American and nationally ranked mascot at the University of Maine, a former Fortune 200 resilience leader, and an active member of the Association of Continuity Professionals and Disaster Recovery Journal communities.
Patrick has delivered keynotes and leadership sessions across association, corporate, healthcare, and government audiences. He is based in Reno, Nevada and speaks throughout the United States.

Website: https://www.patrickdunnintl.com
Speaker Reel: https://youtu.be/SmgmQcj0Hxg

Patrick Dunn is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and leadership development consultant with 30 years of experience leading high-stakes global teams in operational resilience — disaster recovery, business continuity, and crisis management. ... Show more

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Cara Holt is a leadership and enablement speaker with a lifelong passion for helping people find their voice and perform at their best. She began public speaking at the age of eight, consistently winning speech competitions through high school and college, long before she realized it would become a defining part of her career.

In her third year as an educator, Cara transitioned from the classroom to training adults, quickly becoming a sought-after professional learning facilitator. She has presented at both state and national conferences and served as a national speaker for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s ECET2 initiative, supporting educators across the country in building confidence, instructional expertise, and sustainable systems for learning.

Over the course of her career, Cara has trained teachers and leaders nationwide and now applies that same learning science and human-centered approach to enablement, where she trains and coaches sales professionals daily. In 2025, she spoke at the Sales Enablement Collective, where a spontaneous conversation with an attendee’s leadership team led to a virtual speaking invitation and a defining moment: when asked how long she had been motivational speaking, her honest answer was “since 12 p.m. today.” That moment clarified what had been true all along—speaking is not new for her; claiming it publicly was.

As a busy mom of four, Cara brings a grounded, real-world perspective to the stage. She speaks on leadership, enablement, spirituality, gentle parenting, and raising self-aware, resilient kids, meeting audiences where they are and helping them grow with intention. Her talks blend credibility, authenticity, and actionable insight, leaving people both inspired and equipped.

Cara Holt is a leadership and enablement speaker with a lifelong passion for helping people find their voice and perform at their best. She began public speaking at the age of eight, consistently winning speech competitions through high school and co... 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

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Bruce Abernethy is a seasoned developer with over 30 years of experience in corporate, consulting, and product companies. He has developed, written, presented, and taught front-end development as user interface technologies have evolved since 1992. He is currently the Software Development Manager for a financial services company in Grand Rapids, Michigan - leading two teams working on active development in Flutter and supporting back-end technologies.

Bruce Abernethy is a seasoned developer with over 30 years of experience in corporate, consulting, and product companies. He has developed, written, presented, and taught front-end development as user interface technologies have evolved since 1992. ... Show more

Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” has left an impression on all corners of the earth. With his unique ability to not only demonstrate extraordinary feats of the mind, but also educate others to do the same, this U.S. Memory Champion is widely regarded to be the world’s leading memory skills expert. Through his entertaining & educational television and movie appearances, professional seminars, and best-selling books, Chester has helped millions of people around the world to realize the benefits of an improved memory and sharper mind.

He is highly sought-after by the media for his exceptional skills and expertise. CNN, ABC, PBS, NBC, CBS, BBC, and the Science Channel have all featured Chester and his memory building tips for viewers. When newspapers and magazines need memory improvement tips for their readers, they also seek out Chester Santos. He has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, and most recently, TIME Magazine featured his advice for remembering numbers in a December 2018 Special Edition entitled, “The Science of Memory”. The 2020 documentary film, "David vs. Goliath" features Chester Santos and his memory skills training.

Chester is also a best-selling author. His first book, “Instant Memory Training for Success”, was published by leading academic publisher John Wiley & Sons (Wiley) in 2016. It quickly became a bestseller in WHSmith stores across the UK and also on the Amazon UK website in multiple categories. Chester’s second book, “Mastering Memory: Techniques to Turn Your Brain from a Sieve to a Sponge”, was published by leading nonfiction publisher Sterling Publishing (Sterling) in 2018. It is currently (as of 2019) still featured in the Psychology section of almost every Barnes & Noble store across the USA. Chester’s books have been acquired by 246 public libraries worldwide.

As the preeminent thought leader on memory skills and their effect on one’s professional, personal, and academic success, Chester has been booked to give presentations in over 30 countries. He has entertained and educated people of varying backgrounds, including executives for CEO Clubs International and YPO, investment professionals for NASDAQ and Credit Suisse, students for organizations at Berkeley, Stanford, and Harvard, and even actors for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) Foundation.

His keynote speaking credits include TEDx with some of the nation’s most highly regarded professors and scientists, the prestigious Talks at Google program featuring “the world’s most influential thinkers, creators, makers and doers”, and the International Festival of Brilliant Minds in Puebla that had him speaking to an audience of 5000 people along with Nobel Prize winners, Pulitzer Prize winners, and other luminaries.

Chester Santos is also the personal memory and mind coach to some notable celebrities, politicians, professional athletes, and high-powered executives.

Chester Santos – “The International Man of Memory” has left an impression on all corners of the earth. With his unique ability to not only demonstrate extraordinary feats of the mind, but also educate others to do the same, this U.S. Memory Champion ... Show more

Dr. Justinas Miseikis (PhD, ETH Zürich; EMBA) is a leading expert in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, dedicated to transforming cutting-edge deep tech into scalable industrial innovation. Building on a rich research background in autonomous driving and healthcare robotics, his current expertise lies in tech scouting, establishing strategic startup-corporate partnerships, and defining robust R&D strategies within the fast-paced AI ecosystem. As an engaging speaker and technologist, Justinas delivers dynamic keynotes that demystify complex automation. He empowers corporate leaders to navigate digital disruption, safely integrate AI, and unlock the massive business potential of human-machine collaboration.

Dr. Justinas Miseikis (PhD, ETH Zürich; EMBA) is a leading expert in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, dedicated to transforming cutting-edge deep tech into scalable industrial innovation. Building on a rich research background in autonomous driv... Show more

David is a consulting professional with multiple years in developing reports using business intelligence techniques. Specializing in the Business Intelligence and Project Management space with extraordinary depth in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualizations, Portfolio Management, and Expert in the use of Power BI.

David’s experience is specialized in Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education, and Medical Supply. But he has worked in many other industries as well.

David is a consulting professional with multiple years in developing reports using business intelligence techniques. Specializing in the Business Intelligence and Project Management space with extraordinary depth in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data... 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

ML Platform Engineer | AstraZeneca

Building and scaling enterprise-grade machine learning platforms from the ground up is my passion. At AstraZeneca, I'm at the forefront of developing a robust, ML platform using a powerful suite of open-source technologies. This platform empowers our data scientists and machine learning engineers to accelerate the development and deployment of impactful AI solutions.

My work involves designing, implementing, and maintaining the core infrastructure of our ML platform. I leverage a range of cutting-edge tools, including:

LLM Serving: NVIDIA Dynamo, GPU Operator, KAI Scheduler
Orchestration & Workflow: Kubeflow, Ray, Volcano Scheduler
Experiment Tracking & Model Registry: Weights & Biases
Monitoring & Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack
Containerization & Registry: Harbor
Storage: NetApp Ontap FSx
Security & Governance: Kyverno
CI/CD: GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Argo Rollouts
Database: CloudNativePG

I am deeply involved in all stages of the platform lifecycle, from initial design and architecture to deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement. This includes automating infrastructure provisioning, optimizing resource utilization, ensuring platform stability and security, and collaborating with various teams to understand their needs and provide effective solutions. I thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy tackling complex challenges related to distributed systems, scalability, and performance. I'm passionate about building robust and reliable ML platforms that empower data-driven innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.

ML Platform Engineer | AstraZeneca Building and scaling enterprise-grade machine learning platforms from the ground up is my passion. At AstraZeneca, I'm at the forefront of developing a robust, ML platform using a powerful suite of open-source t... Show more

Originally from Dublin, Ireland and now based in Barcelona, Gary spent over 20 years in tech across senior tech roles, including Founder, Managing Director, Head of Product and General Manager, before leaving to retrain as a certified ADHD coach in 2024.

Diagnosed in 2013, it took a decade of struggling through high-pressure leadership roles before he got the right support and understood what he was actually dealing with. That experience is the foundation of his work.

Gary now coaches adults worldwide full time and speaks virtually and on site to help organisations demystify ADHD and build actionable awareness. His talks include "Breaking Up with Normal", delivered to over 270 Aviva Insurance employees across Ireland and the UK.

Originally from Dublin, Ireland and now based in Barcelona, Gary spent over 20 years in tech across senior tech roles, including Founder, Managing Director, Head of Product and General Manager, before leaving to retrain as a certified ADHD coach in 2... Show more

The good news is that my topic is ideal for any event.

I speak around the world helping smart people gain confidence when walking into rooms, networking, and building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.

I'm published by McGraw-Hill in 9 languages. Been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Boston Globe, appeared on MSNBC and NBC Nightly News.

My programs are informative, fun, and packed with information that can be immediately implemented.

In order to overcome my fear of public speaking, I took acting and standup comedy courses.

My love of travel has taken me to all seven continents and 60 countries.

How can I help your event succeed? Let's connect!

The good news is that my topic is ideal for any event. I speak around the world helping smart people gain confidence when walking into rooms, networking, and building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. I'm published by McGraw-Hill... Show more

I help complex organizations modernize their operational and spend management ecosystems by orchestrating technology, data, and business processes into a unified, user‑centered service experience. My focus on orchestration as a strategic enabler streamlines how stakeholders request, buy, contract, and pay—reducing fragmentation, strengthening compliance, and elevating service quality as part of broader digital and business transformation.

Across higher education, academic medicine, and the public sector, I lead modernization initiatives spanning sourcing, contracting, purchasing, and payables. I help clients leverage modern, technology‑enabled process improvement—advanced automation, intelligent workflow design, guided intake, and cloud‑native architectures—to create cohesive end‑to‑end operations. The result: faster cycle times, stronger controls, measurable savings, and a more intuitive, future‑ready service experience.

I help complex organizations modernize their operational and spend management ecosystems by orchestrating technology, data, and business processes into a unified, user‑centered service experience. My focus on orchestration as a strategic enabler stre... Show more

Russ Abrams has extensive experience leading transformation efforts across various industries, including healthcare, government, telecommunications, information systems and retail. As a consultant and trainer, he applies innovative Lean Six Sigma solutions to drive the strategy execution, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. Russ excels at building strong teams, processes and control systems in a unique way that enables organizations to live continuous improvement, not just learn it.
Highlights
• Highly skilled deployment leader, executive coach and trainer
• Lean master and Six Sigma Master Black Belt
• High-level experience across transactional and manufacturing environments
• Created innovations in telecommunications, retail and healthcare
2014 Keynote Speaker Gemba Lean Summit, Brazil

Started a non-profit all volunteer organization building devices for people with disabilities. using the same skills for understanding the customer's needs and providing innovative solutions.

Russ Abrams has extensive experience leading transformation efforts across various industries, including healthcare, government, telecommunications, information systems and retail. As a consultant and trainer, he applies innovative Lean Six Sigma sol... Show more

Senior Manager of ML Engineering, AI thought leader with 10+ years working worldwide from biomedical research, IoT, to financial service and digital media. She is a cloud enthusiastic, public speaker and active tech advocate among the Google Developers Community as Women TechMakers Ambassador.

Senior Manager of ML Engineering, AI thought leader with 10+ years working worldwide from biomedical research, IoT, to financial service and digital media. She is a cloud enthusiastic, public speaker and active tech advocate among the Google Develope... Show more

I am Ganesh Divekar, currently leading AI/ML initiatives at Google. With over 10 years of experience, I bring a unique blend of expertise across AI/ML, Generative AI, Data Science, Cloud, Databases, Frontend, Backend, and Enterprise Architecture.

My technical journey spans:
AI/ML & Data Science – Predictive analytics, NLP-driven automation, recommender systems, time-series forecasting, deep learning (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and advanced LLM ecosystems (GPT-4, GPT-4o, Mistral, Llama, LangChain, LangGraph, MCP).
RAG & Knowledge Systems – FAISS, Qdrant, Pinecone, Azure AI Search, LlamaIndex.
Cloud Platforms – AWS, Azure, GCP with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and microservices architecture.
Databases & Data Engineering – DynamoDB, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, Hive, Redis, Kafka, scalable pipelines.
Backend Engineering – Java, Kotlin, GoLang, Spring Boot, FastAPI, Node.js with clean architecture principles.
Frontend Engineering – React, Flutter, Next.js, building cross-platform applications with strong UX focus.
Security & Compliance – Nginx, TLS 1.3, IAM/RBAC, AES-GCM encryption, enterprise-grade InfoSec guardrails.
I’ve implemented real-time predictive analytics, AI-powered chatbots, voice AI assistants, financial advisory systems, KYC/document verification platforms, and workflow automation solutions that have transformed enterprise operations and customer experiences.
Beyond my professional work, I am an active speaker, mentor, and community contributor, sharing insights on AI, Data Science, and Full-Stack Innovation at global conferences, developer communities, and universities. My passion is to harness AI and engineering for transformative automation, performance optimization, and intelligent user interactions.

I am Ganesh Divekar, currently leading AI/ML initiatives at Google. With over 10 years of experience, I bring a unique blend of expertise across AI/ML, Generative AI, Data Science, Cloud, Databases, Frontend, Backend, and Enterprise Architecture. ... Show more

Linda Bartholme is a Certified Heroic Performance Coach, Mental Fitness Trainer with Positive Intelligence®, and former French Immersion middle years teacher who understands firsthand what educators face. With Master's degrees in Kinesiology and French Language & Literature, she blends research-based tools with compassion, humour, and lived experience as a teacher, mother, immigrant, and coach.
Through her coaching and consulting practice, Linda delivers interactive workshops helping teams and educators build resilient mindsets and sustainable routines. She has facilitated sessions for SD71, CSF, Athena Collective, the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox, CFB Comox, Réseau-Femmes C.-B., and the SDE. She is known for making mindset tools practical and immediately usable.
Curious what others are saying? Her Google Business Profile (https://share.google/4H6zat05iLfPfcdqD) includes reviews and stories from those she has supported.
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/bethrivingmomstoday

Linda Bartholme is a Certified Heroic Performance Coach, Mental Fitness Trainer with Positive Intelligence®, and former French Immersion middle years teacher who understands firsthand what educators face. With Master's degrees in Kinesiology and Fren... Show more

Dr. Suzie Bergman is President-Elect of the American Association of Women Dentists. She is a Professor at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Bergman is a Fellow of the TMJ Foundation, a global consortium and online fellowship program for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, where she serves as Selection Chair, Advisor and Honorary Program Faculty. She served as a Visiting Research Scholar at Oregon Health Science University in the Department of Neurological Surgery as a co-investigator in research surrounding the differential diagnosis of Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs). Dr. Bergman serves as a Subject Matter Expert and Consultant for Academic Health Associates, an Execudent Company. She is the Dental Education and Partnerships Lead for Immersify Education, an EdTech platform delivering education to dental and nursing schools through immersive experiences and Augmented Reality. Dr. Bergman serves as a clinical expert for TMD IMPACT, a national, NIDCR-funded consortium designed to accelerate research, improve diagnosis, and develop evidence-based treatment for TMDs. She is a Co-Chair for the TMJ Association’s Patient-Led Roundtable, a collaborative initiative led by the TMJA in partnership with the FDA and the Medical Device Epidemiology Network (MDEpiNet). She is a thought leader in the interprofessional education space with a focus on medical, dental, and behavioral health integration, and speaks internationally on this topic. Dr. Bergman received her DDS degree from West Virginia University and holds advanced certificates in Orthodontics and Orofacial Pain.

Dr. Suzie Bergman is President-Elect of the American Association of Women Dentists. She is a Professor at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Bergman is a Fellow of the TMJ Foundation, a global consortium ... 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

Shreya Gupta is a dynamic AI leader, founder, mentor, and published author with over 11 years of experience in entrepreneurship, AI research, and product development. With a background in founding startups and leading AI initiatives, Shreya brings real-world experience to address the challenges of trust and adoption in Artificial Intelligence.

As the Founder and CEO of AIVahan International, a Data and AI Research and Consulting Firm, and CTO and Co-Founder of Vishnu Systems, which provides cybersecurity solutions for AI-enabled Medtech and Healthtech applications, Shreya drives the development of AI-driven solutions across industries such as healthcare, finance, and public sector.

Shreya has collaborated with top-tier brands like WebMD, Latham & Watkins, Internet Brands, and Medscape, contributing to AI product development, machine learning, and AI governance. She is featured in The Science Blog, Virtual Beings, and University of Southern California news, and is dedicated to democratizing AI, making this transformative technology accessible to all, not just elite corporations.

As an AI mentor, Shreya has mentored thousands of industry professionals and students in Data Science and AI, empowering them to transition into the field. She is also a keynote speaker and judging panelist at AI events, advocating for ethical AI and human-centric technology.

She is also a published author, having co-authored the bestselling book Revitalize for the Soul: Stories of Love and Resilience. She also holds a patent and 5 research papers in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Security, MedTech, Machine Learning, Data Science, IoT, and Healthcare. She is committed to "Building Bots with a Heart", integrating empathy into AI to improve human experiences.

Shreya’s mission is to humanize AI, leveraging AI literacy and empathy to create intelligent systems that solve real-world problems, while fostering inclusive growth through her mentorship and public speaking.

Shreya Gupta is a dynamic AI leader, founder, mentor, and published author with over 11 years of experience in entrepreneurship, AI research, and product development. With a background in founding startups and leading AI initiatives, Shreya brings re... Show more

Today's complex environment demands leadership that not only understands change but thrives on it. I collaborate with #teams and #organizations to develop an #agile culture centred on adaptability and continuous learning, ensuring they are fully prepared to adapt and excel in ever-evolving circumstances.

Today's complex environment demands leadership that not only understands change but thrives on it. I collaborate with #teams and #organizations to develop an #agile culture centred on adaptability and continuous learning, ensuring they are fully prep... Show more

Navneet Magotra builds AI systems for places where technology has to work—not just look impressive. As a Senior Generative AI Solutions Architect at Amazon, he leads the design and deployment of AI and voice solutions used in healthcare, senior living, and other real-world environments where trust, simplicity, and reliability matter every day.
With over ten years of experience across Amazon and IBM, Navneet has spent his career helping organizations move AI from experiments into tools people actually rely on. His work focuses on making generative AI and voice technology feel natural and useful for patients, caregivers, staff, and everyday users—not intimidating or fragile. Many of the systems he’s helped build now support thousands of people in moments that matter, from asking for help to getting answers quickly.
In addition to his industry work, Navneet holds a patent in data science and has published research on generative AI–powered voice technologies. He is known for bridging deep technical innovation with real human needs, working closely with leaders, builders, and frontline teams to design AI solutions that scale responsibly. He believes the future of AI isn’t just about smarter algorithms—it’s about technology that listens, earns trust, and makes life a little easier for the people using it.

Navneet Magotra builds AI systems for places where technology has to work—not just look impressive. As a Senior Generative AI Solutions Architect at Amazon, he leads the design and deployment of AI and voice solutions used in healthcare, senior livin... Show more

Marie-Alice Blete is a co-author of "Developing Apps with GPT-4 and ChatGPT" published by O'Reilly https://a.co/d/3VVVPWf

She currently works at Komodo Health as an AI engineer. She is particularly interested in the performance and latency issues associated with the deployment of AI solutions.

Marie-Alice Blete is a co-author of "Developing Apps with GPT-4 and ChatGPT" published by O'Reilly https://a.co/d/3VVVPWf She currently works at Komodo Health as an AI engineer. She is particularly interested in the performance and latency issues ... Show more

John M. Behles is a patent attorney and certified mergers and acquisitions analyst with over twenty years of experience in intellectual property strategy, patent prosecution, and venture capital advisory. He leads Lexigent LLC and serves as Advisor for Legal & Strategy at PhyCap Fund, an early-stage healthcare venture capital fund. His practice spans artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, medical devices, and healthcare technology, with a track record of securing substantial licensing revenues and conducting due diligence for successful acquisitions and exits. He holds a Juris Doctorate and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tulsa and is registered before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

John M. Behles is a patent attorney and certified mergers and acquisitions analyst with over twenty years of experience in intellectual property strategy, patent prosecution, and venture capital advisory. He leads Lexigent LLC and serves as Advisor f... Show more

A Gil, of all trades.
Speaker, Blogger, LGBTQ activist, Volunteer, Community manager.

I love a varied DevOps experience - from MLOps to FinOps to DevOps, from multimedia to healthcare to security. From source control to production monitoring. From large team interwork to a one-person show.

A Gil, of all trades. Speaker, Blogger, LGBTQ activist, Volunteer, Community manager. I love a varied DevOps experience - from MLOps to FinOps to DevOps, from multimedia to healthcare to security. From source control to production monitoring. Fro... Show more

Pruthvi Tatikonda is a highly accomplished Senior Data Engineer with over 17 years of expertise spanning the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, and production support. With a strong foundation in data architecture and engineering, he has consistently delivered scalable, high-performance solutions that align with business objectives and drive actionable insights.
Throughout his career, Pruthvi has demonstrated deep technical expertise across cloud platforms, big data ecosystems, and modern ETL/ELT frameworks. He specializes in architecting robust data infrastructures, designing advanced analytics solutions, and enabling organizations to modernize legacy systems through cloud migration and data lake implementations. His proficiency includes AWS, Azure, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, NoSQL databases, and enterprise-grade ETL tools such as Informatica, Pentaho, Streamsets, and Datastage.
Pruthvi’s career highlights include leading data remediation pipelines at Wells Fargo, modernizing data architecture for Dutch Bros Coffee, and building enterprise-level data solutions at Early Warning Services, Fidelity Investments, Infosys, TCS, and VISA. He has also contributed significantly to the healthcare and financial sectors, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance while enabling real-time analytics.
Recognized as both a technical expert and a collaborative leader, Pruthvi excels at bridging the gap between engineering and business teams. He has successfully led cross-functional groups, mentored engineers, and provided strategic direction on data governance, security, and architecture modernization. His skills extend to advanced data modeling, job scheduling and automation, CI/CD practices, and data visualization with Tableau and Power BI.
Holding certifications including Six Sigma Green Belt, AWS Developer, and Healthcare Domain expertise, Pruthvi combines technical depth with process excellence. With a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, he continues to drive innovation in data engineering, enabling organizations to unlock the full potential of their data assets.

Pruthvi Tatikonda is a highly accomplished Senior Data Engineer with over 17 years of expertise spanning the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, and production support. With a strong foundation in da... Show more

Sam is a market expert turned self-taught product engineer. Sam has been devoted to startups, helping raise 50+ million in startup funds throughout his early career. Initially working as a tech lead in the marketing space, he turned to software development to be more closely involved in product growth. Audiences love this perspective of Sam's: a customer's confidence in a product resonates with the product team’s confidence in the technology. As an advocate for innovative technologies, he hopes his message encourages product leaders to adopt new, cutting-edge technologies.

Sam is a market expert turned self-taught product engineer. Sam has been devoted to startups, helping raise 50+ million in startup funds throughout his early career. Initially working as a tech lead in the marketing space, he turned to software devel... Show more

Jeremy Chapeau is a Founding Engineer at SubImage, building a graph-based cybersecurity platform. He brings a unique perspective to cloud security, forged from his experience as a former Communications Officer in the French Navy, including service on nuclear ballistic missile submarines. Transitioning from the depths of secure naval operations to the complexities of cloud environments, Jeremy has led security teams at a healthcare startup, managed SOC teams, and conducted Red Team engagements for the Ministry of Armies. He is an active open-source contributor and maintainer of Cartography (CNCF), and frequently shares insights on operational rigor, threat modeling, and cloud defense strategies at industry conferences. Jeremy combines deep operational experience with a passion for building resilient, secure systems and fostering strong security cultures.

Jeremy Chapeau is a Founding Engineer at SubImage, building a graph-based cybersecurity platform. He brings a unique perspective to cloud security, forged from his experience as a former Communications Officer in the French Navy, including service on... Show more