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Health professionals looking to deliver care, enhance well-being and address physical and mental health challenges

Rupesh Kumar

Rupesh Kumar

Rupesh Kumar has more than 20 years of Information Technology (IT) experience in managing Enterprise level DevOps initiatives in federal and commercial sector. He has led mission-critical, strategic projects in the various industries, including planning complex custom software solutions that align business goals with technology solutions to drive process improvements, competitive advantage, and bottom-line gains. He currently works as a Principal in DevOps for Humana and leads their Platform Architecture stream to enhance Engineer experience. He is a certified AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert and hold US patent and a provisional patent. He is also the recipient of DevOps World 2020 Innovation Award.

Rupesh Kumar has more than 20 years of Information Technology (IT) experience in managing Enterprise level DevOps initiatives in federal and commercial sector. He has led mission-critical, strategic projects in the various industries, including plann... Show more

Nishith Rajyaguru

Nishith Rajyaguru

Nishith Rajyaguru is a visionary technopreneur, passionate about harnessing cutting-edge technologies to craft impactful solutions for real-world challenges. With over a decade of experience driving innovation and operational excellence at leading product-based tech companies, he blends deep technical expertise with a commitment to solving pressing issues.

By leaving his corporate career behind to become a full-time entrepreneur, Nishith has pursued his passions and created innovative solutions that drive real impact. As the founder of TechnoFuzn Products Private Limited, he is dedicated to developing scalable, future-ready solutions that foster long-term, technology-driven transformations.

Nishith's work centers on empowering people and organizations to achieve their full potential. He has consistently delivered measurable impact, including leading a hackathon initiative that reduced build time by 70%, enabling teams to focus on higher-level innovation and creativity. He also reimagined a key product feature, reducing interaction time by 80% and unlocking resources for more strategic work.

Renowned for his bold and innovative approach to problem-solving, Nishith is reshaping the tech landscape with fresh ideas and forward-thinking solutions. Guided by a clear vision to create a more equitable, sustainable, and connected world through technology, he is dedicated to making a meaningful impact and leaving a lasting legacy in the tech industry.

Nishith Rajyaguru is a visionary technopreneur, passionate about harnessing cutting-edge technologies to craft impactful solutions for real-world challenges. With over a decade of experience driving innovation and operational excellence at leading pr... Show more

Jonathan Petit-Charles

Jonathan Petit-Charles

Native from a small south Caribbean island, passionate about good music and good food, Jonathan was convinced that he would have followed his dreams. Instead of being a chef in a starred restaurant on a paradise island, or being the sound engineer for several major international artists in a large studio in L.A., he finally preferred to take the red pill from the hands of Morpheus in order to fight in the Matrix.
Fervent defender of Neo, he first started with Mouse as a web developer. Following many updates, and more than 15 years of hard fighting, he is now in control of the Oracle as PO/PM and Product Coach to better guide this small team.

Native from a small south Caribbean island, passionate about good music and good food, Jonathan was convinced that he would have followed his dreams. Instead of being a chef in a starred restaurant on a paradise island, or being the sound engineer fo... Show more

Bas Steins

Bas Steins

Passionate Software Developer for 20 years. Web, DevOps, embedded Software. Currently in biotech

Passionate Software Developer for 20 years. Web, DevOps, embedded Software. Currently in biotech Show more

Igor Ivitskiy

Igor Ivitskiy

- PhD. The Young Scientist of the Year in Ukraine. Since 2006, he has been applying mathematics to optimize Google Ads.
- Named "Europe's Best PPC Speaker" by Adworld Experience. One of the leading Google Ads experts in the world.
- A professional educator. Over 4,000 entrepreneurs have increased their sales after taking his courses.
- A practicing expert. Igor's clients generate $50 million in profit from Google Ads each month.

- PhD. The Young Scientist of the Year in Ukraine. Since 2006, he has been applying mathematics to optimize Google Ads. - Named "Europe's Best PPC Speaker" by Adworld Experience. One of the leading Google Ads experts in the world. - A professional ... Show more

Rana Gujral

Rana Gujral

Rana Gujral is a TED Speaker, a visionary entrepreneur and AI thought leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and Cognitive AI. As an authority in AI-driven decision-making, behavioral analytics, and voice intelligence, Rana’s work explores how advanced AI can understand, predict, and enhance human interactions.
He has delivered keynote speeches and expert panels at prestigious global events, including the World Economic Forum, CES, GovAI Summit, GITEX, TNW, AI Everything, LEAP, DSC Europe, WAICF, and TEDx, where he shares groundbreaking insights on AGI development, cognitive AI, deepfake detection, and ethical AI frameworks. His expertise spans predictive voice analytics, emotion AI, and AI-powered behavioral profiling, making him a sought-after speaker for technology conferences, AI summits, and enterprise innovation forums.
Rana is the CEO of Behavioral Signals, a company pioneering state-of-the-art AI-driven behavioral analytics that enables machines to comprehend and respond to human emotions with unprecedented accuracy.
Rana Gujral delivers compelling, future-focused keynotes that explore the intersection of AI, AGI, cognitive computing, and ethics, offering audiences cutting-edge insights into the future of intelligent machines.

Rana Gujral is a TED Speaker, a visionary entrepreneur and AI thought leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and Cognitive AI. As an authority in AI-driven decision-making, behavioral analytics... Show more

Arijit Das

Arijit Das

I am Arijit, an 18-year-old from India. I love to play with AI on hardware and have been into IoT and AI since 2017. I work at Edge Impulse and create wholesome content for the team, help developer communities and have shared my thoughts in more than 20+ Tech events across the globe.

From receiving one of the highest honours from the Vice President of Govt of India as a Young Innovator to becoming the youngest speaker to talk at the world's biggest Open Source Conference: GitHub Universe, I've experienced it all!

I'm the Co-Organizer for tinyML India which has now grown to 1700+ members across the country. I even lead the TinyML Aspirants Community, which is amongst the biggest Machine Learning communities in Asia. The community currently consists of more than 300 people across the world!

I am Arijit, an 18-year-old from India. I love to play with AI on hardware and have been into IoT and AI since 2017. I work at Edge Impulse and create wholesome content for the team, help developer communities and have shared my thoughts in more than... Show more

Rayvene Whatley

Rayvene Whatley

Rayvéne Whatley, LPC, is an Organizational Wellness Strategist and Licensed Professional Counselor based in Atlanta. As Chief Development Officer of Audacity Wellness, she partners with organizations to address the human side of workplace performance. She equips leaders and teams to understand how stress, emotional patterns, and workplace culture shape communication, decision-making, and burnout.

Combining two decades of leadership experience with over 15 years as a licensed therapist, Rayvéne blends clinical mental health expertise with organizational strategy, offering practical tools that strengthen decision-making, expand leadership capacity, and support more stable teams. She has delivered trainings for corporations, nonprofits, and HR associations across the Southeast, bringing a grounded, research-informed approach to modern workplace challenges.

As founder and executive director of Simplicity Psychotherapy, a multi-clinician practice established in 2014, she leads a high-performing team with consistently low turnover. This gives her firsthand insight into the leadership practices that sustain trust, clarity, and long-term team stability.

Rayvéne Whatley, LPC, is an Organizational Wellness Strategist and Licensed Professional Counselor based in Atlanta. As Chief Development Officer of Audacity Wellness, she partners with organizations to address the human side of workplace performance... Show more

Brigitte Piniewski MD

Brigitte Piniewski MD

Dr. Brigitte Piniewski is a physician, author, and expert in AI and Web3 health transformation. She champions the rise of a Secondary Economy—where lived experience becomes a valuable data asset powering personalized, trustworthy AI. A former healthcare executive and research lead, she’s shaping next-gen systems where human dignity, data sovereignty, and equitable value creation redefine the future of health intelligence.

Dr. Brigitte Piniewski is a physician, author, and expert in AI and Web3 health transformation. She champions the rise of a Secondary Economy—where lived experience becomes a valuable data asset powering personalized, trustworthy AI. A former healthc... Show more

Deepti Mittal

Deepti Mittal

Deepti Mittal is a Principal Software Engineer at Mimecast with deep expertise in AI development, distributed systems, observability, scalability, and system architecture. Drawing on experience across healthcare, retail, and finance, she excels at building resilient, scalable solutions tailored to diverse business needs. Currently, they are exploring innovative ways to leverage Generative AI for enhancing everyday engineering and system resilience. A passionate technologist and blogger, Deepti Mittal is known for demystifying complex system internals and sharing practical insights. Their sessions blend technical depth with real-world lessons, empowering teams to build smarter, more scalable systems

Deepti Mittal is a Principal Software Engineer at Mimecast with deep expertise in AI development, distributed systems, observability, scalability, and system architecture. Drawing on experience across healthcare, retail, and finance, she excels at bu... Show more

Suneel Rawat

Suneel Rawat

Suneel Rawat is a senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) leader with over 20 years of global experience delivering enterprise-scale security and identity solutions across the United States, Europe, and Asia. He is a recognized Subject Matter Expert in IAM, IGA, and SSO technologies, having led complex implementations and transformations for Fortune 500 companies and highly regulated organizations in financial services, healthcare, telecom, and government sectors.
Currently serving as Principal Engineer - Identity Access Management at Navy Federal Credit Union, Suneel drives IAM strategy, architecture, and delivery, focusing on scalable, compliant, and secure identity frameworks. His expertise spans leading platforms including Saviynt, SailPoint IIQ, OKTA, Oracle OIM/OIG, and CyberArk, with deep proficiency in RBAC, SOD, lifecycle management, access certifications, and audit readiness.
Throughout his career, Suneel has architected and delivered mission-critical IAM programs for organizations such as UBS Switzerland, Kaiser Permanente, Charles Schwab, Verizon, IBM, and SMBC Capital Markets. He is known for designing custom connectors, advanced workflows, and automation that streamline identity governance while strengthening enterprise security posture.
A certified professional across multiple IAM platforms, Suneel combines strong technical depth with executive-level leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and a proven record of driving innovation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance at scale.

Suneel Rawat is a senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) leader with over 20 years of global experience delivering enterprise-scale security and identity solutions across the United States, Europe, and Asia. He is a recognized Subject Matter Exp... Show more

Ishween Kaur

Ishween Kaur

Ishween Kaur is a founding Senior Software Engineer for the AI Agents team at Salesforce, where she leads efforts to build and scale trustworthy, scalable, and culturally adaptable AI. She builds inclusive impact in tech by blending engineering expertise with empathy and empowerment.

Her mission is deeply personal. Driven by her journey as an immigrant from India, Ishween champions self-advocacy through storytelling. She is a prominent speaker and workshop facilitator at major conferences like the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) and LWT Tech Summit, as well as at universities and for groups like the Salesforce Women's Network. She also leads communications for Women in AI, California.

Ishween translates this advocacy into action. She shares practical career growth strategies on YouTube and has created signature tools like the “Scoop of Success” to help women turn wins into data. At Salesforce, she applied her AI skills directly to advance equity by automating the 'Women of Impact' nomination process.

Ishween Kaur is a founding Senior Software Engineer for the AI Agents team at Salesforce, where she leads efforts to build and scale trustworthy, scalable, and culturally adaptable AI. She builds inclusive impact in tech by blending engineering exper... Show more

Brahmanand Reddy Bhavanam

Brahmanand Reddy Bhavanam

Brahmanand Reddy Bhavanam is an accomplished software engineer with 8+ years of experience in developing enterprise applications, microservices, and web solutions. As a skilled Java developer and polyglot programmer proficient in Ruby on Rails and Go, he specializes in Spring frameworks, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies.
Currently working at the Department of VA developing APIs for veteran appointment scheduling, Brahmanand has a proven track record across multiple industries including healthcare and technology. At Optum, he implemented secure data tokenization solutions, while at Cisco he developed discount calculation tools. His expertise spans Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, microservices, Graph QL, Kafka, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and AWS/GCP cloud services.
Brahmanand excels in both backend development and frontend technologies including React, Angular, and modern JavaScript. With strong experience in CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and agile methodologies, he consistently delivers robust, scalable applications that solve complex business challenges.

Brahmanand Reddy Bhavanam is an accomplished software engineer with 8+ years of experience in developing enterprise applications, microservices, and web solutions. As a skilled Java developer and polyglot programmer proficient in Ruby on Rails and Go... Show more

Venkata Babu Mogili

Venkata Babu Mogili

Venkata Babu Mogili is a passionate and results-driven IT professional with over 14 years of extensive experience in designing, developing, and architecting enterprise-grade solutions. Currently serving as a Senior Software Developer at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, he specializes in SharePoint, Power Platform, Dynamics 365 CRM, and Generative AI technologies. His career spans across multiple organizations in both the United States and India, where he has consistently delivered innovative solutions that drive digital transformation and operational efficiency.
Venkata brings deep technical expertise across multiple Microsoft technologies, including SharePoint Online and on-premises environments, Power Platform suite encompassing Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Pages, as well as Dynamics 365 CRM implementations. His proficiency extends to modern development technologies such as React JS, TypeScript, JavaScript, REST and MS Graph APIs, along with cloud platforms and DevOps practices using Azure and GitHub. This comprehensive skill set enables him to architect end-to-end solutions that seamlessly integrate various technologies to meet complex business requirements.
Throughout his career, Venkata has delivered transformative solutions that streamline business operations and enhance user experiences across multiple industries. His notable accomplishments include designing custom intranet portals that centralized communication for large organizations, developing comprehensive employee self-service solutions that significantly reduced IT dependency, and successfully migrating over 35,000 users to SharePoint Online without disruption. He has also led the migration of 8TB of content from on-premises SharePoint to the cloud and implemented sophisticated real-time monitoring solutions using Power BI dashboards that provide actionable insights for executive decision-making.
Venkata has demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities by mentoring globally distributed teams and managing complex multi-location projects across the United States and India. His extensive experience spans working with Fortune 500 companies, where he has provided expert consultation on complex technical challenges, resolved critical production issues, and contributed significantly to revenue growth through successful implementations. His ability to bridge technical complexity with business objectives has made him a trusted advisor to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Acharya Nagarjuna University and maintains multiple prestigious Microsoft certifications, including MCSD, MCPD, MCTS, Power Platform Developer, and Azure Administrator. Additionally, he is a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, demonstrating his commitment to process improvement and operational excellence. These credentials, combined with his practical experience, establish him as a recognized expert in Microsoft ecosystem technologies.
Based in Bolingbrook, Illinois, Venkata continues to drive digital transformation initiatives at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, focusing on architectural analysis, performance optimization, automation frameworks, and strategic capacity planning. His current expertise in integrating Generative AI capabilities into business solutions positions him at the forefront of innovative technology implementations that support data-driven decision-making and sustainable business growth. Through his work, he consistently delivers solutions that not only meet immediate business needs but also provide scalable foundations for future technological advancement.

Venkata Babu Mogili is a passionate and results-driven IT professional with over 14 years of extensive experience in designing, developing, and architecting enterprise-grade solutions. Currently serving as a Senior Software Developer at Northwestern ... Show more

Sai Turlapati

Sai Turlapati

Sai Turlapati is a Microsoft MVP specializing in Microsoft AI, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. He is the CEO of DStrategyTech, a Microsoft Partner based in Michigan. A certified PMP, TOGAF, and Dynamics 365 Sales and Customer Service professional, he actively contributes to the community and authors the weekly Enterprise AI Digest.

Sai Turlapati is a Microsoft MVP specializing in Microsoft AI, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. He is the CEO of DStrategyTech, a Microsoft Partner based in Michigan. A certified PMP, TOGAF, and Dynamics 365 Sales and Customer Service professional, ... Show more

Dexter Cunningham

Dexter Cunningham

Dexter W. Cunningham is a seasoned public safety leader and Pension Board Trustee with over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, risk management, career development, and executive security. A retired Detective Sergeant, he served 27 years with distinction, including work in narcotics and federal task forces.
After retirement, he continued in leadership roles as Director of Public Safety and Security Manager for major institutions, including Children’s of Alabama, overseeing operations, risk assessments, and large security teams.
He serves as a Trustee for the City of Birmingham’s Police and Fire Supplemental Pension Board and the Retirement & Relief Pension Board, helping oversee more than $1.3 billion in assets.
A U.S. Navy veteran and civic leader, he is active in community safety and is a lifetime member and past president of the Fraternal Order of Police. He holds an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities, degrees in Criminal Justice and Community Justice & Health from UAB.

Dexter W. Cunningham is a seasoned public safety leader and Pension Board Trustee with over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, risk management, career development, and executive security. A retired Detective Sergeant, he served 27 years with ... Show more

Katharina Covadonga Clören

Katharina Covadonga Clören

Hi there, my name is Katharina Covadonga Clören.
I discovered my passion for data analysis and reporting during my studies – quite unexpectedly, in a student job. That’s when I realized how much I enjoy analyzing complex patterns and bringing them to life through creative visuals. For me, data visualization is the perfect blend of analytical detective and creative artist: I love uncovering hidden insights and presenting them in a way that’s clear, engaging, and impactful.

For the past three years, I’ve been working as a consultant with a focus on Data Analytics and Data Storytelling. What fascinates me most is the incredible potential and variety that lies in good visualizations. Before starting my consulting career, I spent a year traveling around the world – driven by curiosity, a love for adventure, and an open mind for people, cultures, and new perspectives. That same openness shapes the way I work today: Data is everywhere, and it always tells a story – you just have to listen (and look) closely.

When I’m not building reports or analyzing data, you’ll find me moving (like yoga, bouldering or lifting heavy stuff), enjoying food from around the world, or exploring the planet.

Hi there, my name is Katharina Covadonga Clören. I discovered my passion for data analysis and reporting during my studies – quite unexpectedly, in a student job. That’s when I realized how much I enjoy analyzing complex patterns and bringing them t... Show more

Nareshbabu Sigamani

Nareshbabu Sigamani

Naresh Sigamani is a Director of Data Architecture with over 14 years of experience in data and analytics. Currently serving as Director of Data Architecture at Lovelytics/Nousot since May 2024, he also leads the SAP Databricks service line. Naresh specializes in guiding organizations through their data maturity journey and creating resilient, scalable data platforms.
He is recognized as an industry expert in the complex migration of SAP data to leading cloud platforms, including Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Fabric, Synapse, and Redshift. His expertise spans enterprise data strategy, cloud solution architecture, and data engineering across various industries, including healthcare, consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, retail, and energy services.
At Lovelytics, Naresh heads initiatives that help enterprises modernize their data ecosystems by leveraging advanced analytics and cloud-native architectures. Previously, as CTO of Data Analytics at Eviden / Atos (2023–2024), he pioneered data practices to develop reusable solutions and accelerators that streamlined and enhanced organizational processes. He also led the data pre-sales team for North America and Canada, driving over $60M in business growth.
Naresh has led large consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies through the modernization of their data platform which supports $21 billion business, enabling them to derive greater business value and establish market leadership through advanced analytics-supported infrastructure. Notably, he has led significant projects such as the Wildfire Mitigation initiative, where he architected complex integrations across ArcGIS, SAP, and NMS systems and implemented the solution on Databricks with advanced geospatial functions.
His technical expertise is validated by extensive certifications, including Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional (2025), Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate, SnowPro Advanced Architect, and multiple SAP certifications. He holds a Master of Computer Applications from Anna University (2007–2010) and a Bachelor of Computer Applications from Madras University (2004–2007).
As a technical author, Naresh has contributed to industry knowledge through articles such as
“AWS Data Lake Accelerator for SAP” (authored with AWS team collaboration) and “Reimagine Your SAP Data Strategy using SAP BDC with SAP Databricks.” He is also an active speaker, sharing insights on enterprise data adoption and modernization strategies.

Naresh Sigamani is a Director of Data Architecture with over 14 years of experience in data and analytics. Currently serving as Director of Data Architecture at Lovelytics/Nousot since May 2024, he also leads the SAP Databricks service line. Naresh s... Show more

Amit Chandak

Amit Chandak

Amit is the Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)/Data Architect at Kanerika and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of data analytics. Amit is Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (2023) and Power BI Community Super User since 2020.

Amit is the Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)/Data Architect at Kanerika and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of data analytics. Amit is Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (2023) and Power BI Community Super User since 2020. Show more

Martin Bubenheimer

Martin Bubenheimer

Power BI architect for a global player in the pharmaceutical industry. Previously consultant for BI solutions in the Microsoft stack, consultant for requirements engineering, and product owner in a large Oracle data warehouse environment. Power BI influencer and Super User for both, the German and the global community.
Certifications: IREB requirements engineering and requirements modeling, Scrum master, Scrum product owner, Microsoft Power BI DA-100, DP-600, MCSE Data Management and Analytics, MCSA BI Reporting

Power BI architect for a global player in the pharmaceutical industry. Previously consultant for BI solutions in the Microsoft stack, consultant for requirements engineering, and product owner in a large Oracle data warehouse environment. Power BI in... Show more

Scorpio Lamonte Mosley

Scorpio Lamonte Mosley

Scorpio Lamonte Mosley is a transformational speaker, coach, and mentor known for helping individuals break free from mediocrity and step into a life of purpose, discipline, and intentional living.

With over 20 years of leadership experience in the insurance industry—where he developed high-performing professionals into top producers and influential leaders—Scorpio brings both real-world credibility and lived transformation to every stage he steps on.

His message is rooted in one defining truth: hope is not a feeling—it’s a decision.

After navigating personal adversity, including hitting rock bottom and rebuilding his life through faith, discipline, and intentional choices, Scorpio developed The Hope Protocol™, a framework designed to help individuals reclaim their identity, activate their potential, and build a legacy that lasts.

Known for his powerful storytelling and ability to confront what others avoid, Scorpio challenges audiences to take ownership of their lives, shift their mindset, and make the decisions that change everything.

Whether speaking to students, professionals, or leaders, his mission remains the same:
to awaken individuals to who they were created to be—and equip them to live like it.

Scorpio Lamonte Mosley is a transformational speaker, coach, and mentor known for helping individuals break free from mediocrity and step into a life of purpose, discipline, and intentional living. With over 20 years of leadership experience in th... Show more

Britta Rekstad

Britta Rekstad

Experienced Architect, Consultant, and Trainer with a demonstrated history of working in Finance, Health Care, Government, and Non-Profit sectors. Skilled in the Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and low code platforms.

Britta Rekstad is an engaged and passionate champion for the underrepresented in Technology fields. Specifically, she coaches individuals from all walks of life who are looking to improve their career prospects by moving into the Microsoft Business Applications Platform.

Additionally, Britta is an eleven-time recipient of the Microsoft Business Solutions MVP award and evangelizes the extensibility of the Microsoft platform during her many appearances on industry podcasts, community events, and conferences.

Experienced Architect, Consultant, and Trainer with a demonstrated history of working in Finance, Health Care, Government, and Non-Profit sectors. Skilled in the Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE and low code platforms. Britta Re... Show more

Filip W.

Filip W.

Filip is a founder and maintainer of several popular open source projects, author and a Microsoft Quantum MVP. He specializes in language tools, the Roslyn compiler and quantum computing. Filip is based in Zürich where he works in a medical industry. You can follow him on Twitter @filip_woj.

Filip is a founder and maintainer of several popular open source projects, author and a Microsoft Quantum MVP. He specializes in language tools, the Roslyn compiler and quantum computing. Filip is based in Zürich where he works in a medical industry.... Show more

Katrina Johnson

Katrina Johnson

Katrina R. Johnson, EMBA
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Horizon Outreach

Katrina R. Johnson, EMBA, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Outreach, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2010 with the mission: “Giving Everyone A New Start.” Horizon Outreach provides employment, workforce development, reentry services, housing assistance, and fatherhood/parenting education to strengthen families and support economic mobility.

Ms. Johnson is a United States Air Force Veteran and a 2008 Executive MBA graduate of Auburn University. She has over 35 years of combined corporate and nonprofit experience, including overseeing $320 million in corporate finance portfolios and leading high-quality fatherhood programming. She is a sought-after keynote speaker for college commencement ceremonies and local graduations throughout the Houston region, delivering motivational messages that inspire future leaders.

Ms. Johnson has over 35 years of combined corporate and nonprofit experience, overseeing $320 million in corporate accounts and leading high-quality fatherhood programming. Under her leadership, Horizon Outreach has secured and successfully managed more than $15 million in federal and private funding, serving over 12,500 families and individuals, including more than 9,000 fathers and 3,500 veterans. She has also been sought out by federal grantors to provide technical assistance to other grantees to strengthen workforce development programming.

Horizon Outreach provides reentry services and workforce development support to fathers throughout the Houston area. Horizon Outreach provides fathers in Houston, Texas with a “New Start” through fatherhood education, workforce training, and industry-recognized credentials—including Forklift, Flagger, Commercial Truck Driving, and TWIC—supporting sustainable employment and strengthening long-term family stability.

Horizon Outreach has been recognized for reducing recidivism among reentry fathers, reducing homelessness among veteran families, and increasing access to permanent affordable housing for vulnerable populations. Accolades include a Congressional Certificate of Recognition, two City of Houston designations (Horizon Eagle Day & Horizon Outreach Day), and Mayoral recognition for reducing veteran homelessness. Nationally, Horizon Outreach received the “Earkle Award” for Elevated Session Attendance.

Ms. Johnson has also served as Team Captain for Houston’s Annual Homeless Count, supervising over 500 volunteers to identify and provide resource access to homeless veterans, families, and children. She enjoys serving others, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Katrina R. Johnson, EMBA Founder & Chief Executive Officer Horizon Outreach Katrina R. Johnson, EMBA, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Outreach, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2010 with the mission: “Giving Everyone A... Show more

Simon Bjerre

Simon Bjerre

Currently working at Danoffice IT as a EUC specialist inside the Pharma & Life Science department.
My primary focus is on developing the IT infrastructure and tools to give back time and resources to
both administrators and end-users

Currently working at Danoffice IT as a EUC specialist inside the Pharma & Life Science department. My primary focus is on developing the IT infrastructure and tools to give back time and resources to both administrators and end-users Show more

Mario Barduchi

Mario Barduchi

Mario Barduchi is an Oracle ACE Director with over 25 years of experience in Oracle Database Management. In last years, he has become an enthusiast of NoSQL technologies, particularly MongoDB.
With a career developed in major consulting and leading technology companies like Oracle, Mario has served enterprise customers in Healthcare, Finance, and Retail sectors. Currently, as a Sr. Database System Engineer, he is part of a team of AI & Data Management experts at Dell Technologies.
His team operates throughout Latin America and the USA, assisting companies in implementing scalable and efficient database solutions in hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures.
Additionally, he is frequently invited to speak at conferences and events on Oracle, MongoDB, and other technologies. He is the Regional Coordinator for GUOB and the DBA Brasil Group.

Mario Barduchi is an Oracle ACE Director with over 25 years of experience in Oracle Database Management. In last years, he has become an enthusiast of NoSQL technologies, particularly MongoDB. With a career developed in major consulting and leading ... Show more

Frank Maier

Frank Maier

Frank Maier is the CEO of DynamicsGlobalProjects GmbH and has been involved in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem for over two decades. He began his career as a developer, quickly advancing to consultant and project manager roles. His passion has always been large-scale international ERP implementations with Business Central and NAV.

Frank was formerly CEO of OctoCon AG and, following its successful acquisition, served on the executive team of YAVEON GmbH. Since 2003, he has also been a board member of Directions EMEA, helping shape the future of the Dynamics partner community.

He lives with his wife and children in the countryside of Southern Germany.

Frank Maier is the CEO of DynamicsGlobalProjects GmbH and has been involved in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem for over two decades. He began his career as a developer, quickly advancing to consultant and project manager roles. His passion has alway... Show more

Kerry Ehikioya

Kerry Ehikioya

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

Damodhara Reddy Palavali

Damodhara Reddy Palavali

am a technology leader with more than 15 years of experience in the automotive, banking, and healthcare industries. My core expertise is in full-stack engineering, cloud modernization, and AI/ML integration, where I focus on building scalable and intelligent digital systems.

I have led major projects at JPMorgan Chase and American Honda Motors, including:

Developing a Spring Boot–based platform to automate vehicle software updates.

Migrating legacy systems to microservices and cloud-native architectures.

Delivering serverless cloud solutions using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and ElastiCache.

Building dashboards and APIs for real-time operational insights.

With over a decade of experience in U.S. Medicaid, I now focus on applying AI/ML for fraud detection, intelligent automation, and cybersecurity in healthcare.

I actively share my knowledge as a technical writer on DZone, covering Java, Spring Boot, backend engineering, and distributed systems. Currently, I am pursuing a Postgraduate Programme in Generative AI and Machine Learning at the Illinois Institute of Technology, specializing in responsible AI and enterprise-scale deployments.

I am passionate about mentoring and community engagement. I have judged several global hackathons—FusionHacks, Hidden Leaf Hackathon, W3B Pitchfest, and the Israeli–Indian Hackathon

I also hold AWS Certified Developer – Associate and AWS Solutions Architect – Associate credentials, which help me design secure, cost-efficient, and scalable cloud solutions.

am a technology leader with more than 15 years of experience in the automotive, banking, and healthcare industries. My core expertise is in full-stack engineering, cloud modernization, and AI/ML integration, where I focus on building scalable and int... Show more

Henry Keniding Tarazona Lazaro

Henry Keniding Tarazona Lazaro

Bachiller en Sistemas e Informática por la UTP, especializado en desarrollo de sistemas escalables. Actualmente, me desempeño como Software Engineer en Interbank, con experiencia como arquitecto de soluciones y analista de datos utilizando Python.

Bachiller en Sistemas e Informática por la UTP, especializado en desarrollo de sistemas escalables. Actualmente, me desempeño como Software Engineer en Interbank, con experiencia como arquitecto de soluciones y analista de datos utilizando Python. Show more

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