Mohammad Reza Mahdiani, Ph.D., is a technical leader focused on the intersection of autonomous systems and production engineering. With a background in Software Architecture, He specialize in bridging the gap between experimental AI research and deployable, secure enterprise software. Dr Mahdiani has spent the last several years architecting systems that move AI from simple chat interfaces to autonomous agents capable of complex reasoning and tool use.

Mohammad Reza Mahdiani, Ph.D., is a technical leader focused on the intersection of autonomous systems and production engineering. With a background in Software Architecture, He specialize in bridging the gap between experimental AI research and depl... Show more

Ryan Adams is a Principal Program Manager on the Fabric CAT (Customer Advisory Team) at Microsoft, where he is a specialist in Data Integration. He partners with enterprise customers to shape the Microsoft Fabric platform and speaks frequently on moving, transforming, and trusting data at scale.

Ryan Adams is a Principal Program Manager on the Fabric CAT (Customer Advisory Team) at Microsoft, where he is a specialist in Data Integration. He partners with enterprise customers to shape the Microsoft Fabric platform and speaks frequently on mov... Show more

Praveen Sattaru is a technology leader with 20+ years of experience building enterprise AI systems, including leadership roles at Microsoft (AdCenter/Bing) and T-Mobile, where he led teams across rules-based AI, machine learning, and generative AI transformation. He is the author of The AI Security Handbook: A Practical Guide to Securing AI Systems in the Enterprise and Applied AI Leadership (both 2026), holds 16 technology patents spanning AI, advertising, and digital commerce, and serves as an advisory board member for university GenAI programs. His current research focuses on red teaming AI systems and using LLM agents for adversary emulation.

Praveen Sattaru is a technology leader with 20+ years of experience building enterprise AI systems, including leadership roles at Microsoft (AdCenter/Bing) and T-Mobile, where he led teams across rules-based AI, machine learning, and generative AI tr... Show more

Varsha Das loves helping developers bridge the gap between AI experimentation and production-ready services. After seven years as a backend engineer in healthcare and fintech, she shifted from being just a consumer to becoming a creator—writing Medium articles, producing YouTube videos, mentoring developers, and publishing her first e-book on Spring Boot. As a Developer Advocate for Java + AI at AWS, she focuses on translating enterprise Java complexity into digestible narratives through storytelling that transforms confusing concepts into "aha!" moments. Varsha believes most technical concepts aren't inherently complex—they're just poorly told stories waiting for better narrators. Outside of work, you'll find her cafe-hopping with a good book, pizza, and hot chocolate, or writing personal essays exploring neuroscience and psychology.

Varsha Das loves helping developers bridge the gap between AI experimentation and production-ready services. After seven years as a backend engineer in healthcare and fintech, she shifted from being just a consumer to becoming a creator—writing Mediu... Show more

I am a mechanical engineer by education and software professional by passion. If I am not exploring technology, I am doing music, music is my other passion. I work for Cardinal Health currently and I have been developing software solutions within Banking & Financials, Engineering, and Health Care domains. Prior to Cardinal Health, I have held several technical leadership roles at companies such as General Electric, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, and a few start-ups. I also contribute to various open-source projects, occasionally. I am also a speaker at conferences like SpringOne.

I am a mechanical engineer by education and software professional by passion. If I am not exploring technology, I am doing music, music is my other passion. I work for Cardinal Health currently and I have been developing software solutions within Ban... Show more

Krasimir Tsonev is a coder with over ten years of experience in web development. Author of books on Node.js and React he works at Antidote.me where he helps people reaching clinical trials. Loves React and its ecosystem.

Krasimir Tsonev is a coder with over ten years of experience in web development. Author of books on Node.js and React he works at Antidote.me where he helps people reaching clinical trials. Loves React and its ecosystem. Show more

Prasun Bhattacharyya, MS, PMP, CSM, CSPO, is a Technical Program Management Leader based in Charlotte, NC, with 10+ years of experience architecting and scaling AI-powered platforms across healthcare and enterprise systems. He has led the launch of a 0-to-1 healthcare analytics platform generating $15M+ in annual revenue and currently drives enterprise AI initiatives supporting 2M+ users at Amazon. His expertise includes Generative AI, machine learning systems, enterprise AI orchestration, RAG architectures, technical product management, cloud-based platforms, and cross-functional program leadership.
At Amazon, Prasun leads strategy and execution for LLM-powered workflows, multi-agent orchestration systems, and AI-enabled platforms that improve enterprise knowledge discovery, internal task automation, customer service operations, and marketplace defect detection. Previously, as Director of Software Development at DataWise, he led cross-functional teams with a $6M budget, launched distributed web applications, helped raise $3.8M in VC funding, and delivered GenAI-powered healthcare workflow solutions that saved 5,000+ manual hours annually.
Prasun also served as Sr. Technical Product Manager at TAVVE, where he managed network security products, oversaw a $2.5M annual budget, launched two 0-to-1 products, and improved customer satisfaction and product performance. As VP of Product Development & Technology and Co-Founder at MedCall Advisors, he owned the end-to-end development of telemedicine and EHR platforms, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, led global engineering teams, improved telemedicine efficiency by 35%, and contributed to the company’s growth and acquisition by W.R. Berkley.
Earlier in his career, Prasun worked in risk and compliance at Bank of America, where he led CCAR reporting initiatives and developed 12,000+ SQL validation rules, and as a software development consultant at Capgemini, where he led SAP dashboard development and system migration efforts. He holds an M.S. in Information Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a B.Tech. in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering from West Bengal University of Technology.

Prasun Bhattacharyya, MS, PMP, CSM, CSPO, is a Technical Program Management Leader based in Charlotte, NC, with 10+ years of experience architecting and scaling AI-powered platforms across healthcare and enterprise systems. He has led the launch of a... Show more

Ki-Youn (Keon) Jung is co-founder and CEO of EON, building execution infrastructure for reliable and economically scalable AI agents. Before EON, she designed semiconductor processors and developed AI and IoT platform strategies for a $20B business. She earned her MBA from MIT Sloan and authored three books on machine learning and data visualization. Her work focuses on the systems, incentives, and product architecture required to turn frontier AI into repeatable real-world work.

Ki-Youn (Keon) Jung is co-founder and CEO of EON, building execution infrastructure for reliable and economically scalable AI agents. Before EON, she designed semiconductor processors and developed AI and IoT platform strategies for a $20B business. ... Show more

I am a seasoned AI Engineer & Data Strategist, blending expertise in AI, cloud computing, and data analytics to deliver impactful solutions. With certifications in Microsoft Azure AI Engineering (AI-900 & AI-102), I excel in developing intelligent systems that drive business efficiency and innovation.

An accomplished global speaker, I have presented at prominent AI and cloud technology events, including the Global AI Bootcamp, sharing insights on AI-powered transformations and cloud solutions. Beyond speaking, I have trained professionals from leading organizations like Accenture, Avanade, and TCS, specializing in Microsoft Azure, Copilot Studio, and Sentinel.

Currently, I am pursuing my aspiration as a Data Scientist, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to uncover actionable insights. Passionate about mentoring the next generation, I have collaborated with institutions like the ICT Academy and Sona College of Technology to empower aspiring tech professionals.

My contributions also extend to research, having published a paper on AI-enhanced mental healthcare, showcasing my dedication to harnessing technology for societal benefit. My expertise, combined with a vision for innovation, makes me a sought-after speaker and mentor in the tech community.

I am a seasoned AI Engineer & Data Strategist, blending expertise in AI, cloud computing, and data analytics to deliver impactful solutions. With certifications in Microsoft Azure AI Engineering (AI-900 & AI-102), I excel in developing intelligent sy... Show more

Tanya Hallett is the an award winning, trauma informed practice and diversity, equity and inclusion specialist. After teaching in some of WA's hardest to staff schools, she decided to take what she had learned outside of education and into the corporate and government world. She is the founder and CEO of TIPT. She specialises in building trauma informed workplaces, mental health and well being, and building team culture through psychological safety and mitigating psychosocial risk. She is a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, a Grief First Aid Instructor, and a LEGO Serious Play facilitator.

Tanya Hallett is the an award winning, trauma informed practice and diversity, equity and inclusion specialist. After teaching in some of WA's hardest to staff schools, she decided to take what she had learned outside of education and into the corpor... Show more

Abhishek Kakkar is a director-level Senior Technical Program Manager with over 2 decades of experience leading enterprise technology, data modernization, analytical transformation, and governance initiatives across financial services, healthcare, retail, and pharma. He has spent much of his career leading global GRC SaaS platform (MetricStream GRC) implementations, large-scale data modernization (to Snowflake) & analytics enablement, data modelling, and AI governance frameworks for regulated industries. He spent nearly a decade at MetricStream, leading global GRC implementations for Fortune 500 clients in a highly regulated environment. Abhishek is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), passionate about harnessing AI to make GRC proactive rather than reactive. Abhishek writes about the intersection of AI, data governance, and financial services risk management, drawing on his experience helping organizations improve operational resilience and decision-making, and build the governance foundations AI needs to be trusted at scale.

Abhishek Kakkar is a director-level Senior Technical Program Manager with over 2 decades of experience leading enterprise technology, data modernization, analytical transformation, and governance initiatives across financial services, healthcare, ret... Show more

Simon Owen has a background of working in healthcare and manufacture, and has driven global adoption of the Power Platform. He's established CoEs to implement digital guardrails and governance, and grown internal communities of thousands of people spread across the globe.

He's an international speaker who has taken part in events across the Power Platform community as well as major Microsoft events. He's a passionate advocate of the Power Platform and the way it doesn't just transform organisations and processes, but also transforms lives... Including his! :)

Simon Owen has a background of working in healthcare and manufacture, and has driven global adoption of the Power Platform. He's established CoEs to implement digital guardrails and governance, and grown internal communities of thousands of people sp... Show more

Hannes Storz, Product Success Manager, with over one decade of Business Central experience. Driven by high dedication, I'm committed to delivering tailored standard software solutions that precisely match customer needs. With a passion for empowering businesses, I'm determined to shape optimal software experiences for both ours and your clients.

Hannes Storz, Product Success Manager, with over one decade of Business Central experience. Driven by high dedication, I'm committed to delivering tailored standard software solutions that precisely match customer needs. With a passion for empowerin... Show more

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann is the Go-To Coach for Women 30+ in Tech Startups, helping them turn draining jobs into fulfilling careers—while keeping the income they deserve. As a certified systemic and agile coach, she previously built and led marketing teams in startups, co-founded an online manufacturing startup, and worked with Lean Startup methodologies for years. Now, she helps professionals break through career blocks, navigate transitions, and create fulfilling career paths—without losing financial stability.

Sandra-Lorena Bahlmann is the Go-To Coach for Women 30+ in Tech Startups, helping them turn draining jobs into fulfilling careers—while keeping the income they deserve. As a certified systemic and agile coach, she previously built and led marketing t... Show more

Greg Warnock is an entrepreneur, investor, and mentor with over forty years of experience in launching, scaling, and guiding companies across diverse industries. He is the co-founder and managing director of a growth capital firm that works closely with expansion-stage businesses to support their growth through strong governance, operational leadership, and strategic market access. By collaborating directly with founders, he helps enhance go-to-market strategies, build leadership capacity, and accelerate market entry. The firm has invested in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer services, achieving more than $5 billion in exits by 2020. He has played a central role in shaping these outcomes through a hands-on and disciplined approach.

He also co-founded a platform focused on the food and beverage industry, offering operational support and growth capital to early-stage restaurant concepts. With his direction, the platform has enabled several brands to grow by improving unit economics, expanding multi-location operations, optimizing supply chains, and preserving culture during rapid scaling. This effort has helped build some of the fastest-growing restaurant groups in the country.

Earlier in his investment career, he co-founded a venture capital firm dedicated to early-stage opportunities in information technology and life sciences. As managing director, he helped establish the firm as a key player in its region before it merged with another to continue its investment legacy.

He also served as Chairman and CEO of a publicly traded SPAC, which he led to a successful public listing in 2023. Under his leadership, the company completed a business combination with a SaaS-focused acquirer based in Brazil, expanding his investment footprint internationally.

Before moving into venture and growth capital, he founded and operated companies in technology, consumer products, biotechnology, and marketing. He also led more than 20 mergers and acquisitions, gaining significant experience in complex transactions and strategic development.

In 2008, he launched an entrepreneurship education initiative and co-founded a philanthropic foundation in Utah. Holding degrees in Computer Science, Human Resources Management, and a PhD in Entrepreneurship and Venture Finance, Greg Warnock continues to support business growth, founder mentorship, and community impact.

Greg Warnock is an entrepreneur, investor, and mentor with over forty years of experience in launching, scaling, and guiding companies across diverse industries. He is the co-founder and managing director of a growth capital firm that works closely w... Show more

Thomas Gratzer, MD, is an experienced psychiatrist specializing in general and forensic psychiatry with a career spanning more than three decades. Throughout his professional life, he has worked with respected hospitals and treatment facilities across Minnesota, including Regions Hospital, United Hospital, Fairview University Medical Center, and Psych Recovery. He is also expected to return to practice at Psych Recovery in the near future. His work combines direct patient care with forensic psychiatric evaluations, allowing him to remain actively involved in both clinical medicine and mental health assessment.

Dr. Thomas Gratzer developed extensive expertise in forensic psychiatry through several major leadership and consulting positions. From 1995 through 2002, he served as Senior Forensic Psychiatrist at the Minnesota Security Hospital. He also worked as a consulting psychiatrist for the Minnesota Department of Corrections, providing psychiatric care to incarcerated youth. His responsibilities included evaluating and treating individuals with serious psychiatric conditions within correctional and institutional environments.

Alongside his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Gratzer built a respected academic career focused on teaching and mentorship. Between 2002 and 2021, he served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He taught medical students, psychiatry residents, and law students, and lectured at institutions throughout the United States and Canada. His educational contributions reflected his dedication to advancing psychiatric knowledge and professional training.

In addition to psychiatry, Dr. Gratzer established an impressive background in computer science and software development. During his academic years, he won first prize at the Manitoba Science Fair for creating a computer program and later participated in Prince Philip’s International Science Fortnight in London, England. He also co-authored FAST BASIC: Beyond TRS-80 BASIC and contributed to the development of VP Info, a database programming language that achieved widespread commercial success on IBM personal computers.

Dr. Gratzer has also published numerous peer-reviewed articles examining forensic psychiatry, compulsive behavior, psychopharmacology, and legal issues connected to mental health care. His research earned multiple honors, including awards from the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Through his scholarly work, he has contributed to improving the understanding of psychiatric treatment and forensic mental health evaluation within both clinical and academic settings.

Born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, Dr. Thomas Gratzer completed his medical degree, psychiatric residency, and postgraduate training at the University of Manitoba before pursuing a forensic psychiatry fellowship in Chicago. Outside of his professional career, he enjoys skiing, tennis, exercise, travel, and fine dining. He remains committed to supporting educational and mental health initiatives while continuing to contribute to psychiatry through research, teaching, and patient care.

Thomas Gratzer, MD, is an experienced psychiatrist specializing in general and forensic psychiatry with a career spanning more than three decades. Throughout his professional life, he has worked with respected hospitals and treatment facilities acros... Show more

Sachidananda (Sachin) Singh is a Senior Engineering Manager at Hims & Hers Health, where he leads supply chain and fulfillment engineering. He has 17 years of engineering experience, including roles at Hims, AWS and Wayfair. His expertise spans distributed systems, cloud infrastructure and applied AI. He is based in Austin, Texas.

He is the author of Supply Chains Are Distributed Systems, a book connecting engineering principles with physical operations.

Sachidananda (Sachin) Singh is a Senior Engineering Manager at Hims & Hers Health, where he leads supply chain and fulfillment engineering. He has 17 years of engineering experience, including roles at Hims, AWS and Wayfair. His expertise spans distr... Show more

Frank Berenyi is a Maine-based entrepreneur and former competitive athlete with experience leading ventures across martial arts, hospitality, real estate, and cannabis retail. His perspective is grounded in a career of entering demanding fields, learning their dynamics, and building operations that endure.

Athletics came first. He competed in soccer and wrestling in his youth and trained in kickboxing and jiu-jitsu in his early teens before opening his own martial arts school as a young adult. Running it required managing students, maintaining a facility, and building a reputation while competing at a high level, where he became known for consistency and discipline. He paired this with study in business operations, management, and strategic growth.

He went on to operate multiple bars and nightlife venues across Maine, balancing careful staffing and disciplined financial oversight while running each venue as its own operation. The work moved him from individual performance to organizational leadership, building teams and the structures that let a business run without the owner present at all times. He also entered real estate, repositioning undervalued properties and building an owned-asset portfolio.

His most significant undertaking is Marijuanaville, a cannabis retail venture he founded and grew into a network of locations across the state, with the goal of broadening access to medical cannabis in Maine through affordability and a wider base of patients.

Beyond business, Frank Berenyi contributes consistently to shelters, nonprofit organizations, and community initiatives focused on housing and basic resources, and remains active in business development, real estate investment, and operational strategy.

Frank Berenyi is a Maine-based entrepreneur and former competitive athlete with experience leading ventures across martial arts, hospitality, real estate, and cannabis retail. His perspective is grounded in a career of entering demanding fields, lear... Show more

Carmine Fiore is a retired FDNY Emergency Medical Technician, U.S. Army veteran, and first-responder mental health and recovery advocate.
For nearly two decades, Carmine served on the front lines of emergency response and military service, responding to countless traumatic incidents and serving New York City through major events including Hurricane Irene, Hurricane Sandy, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
But behind the uniform, years of accumulated trauma were taking their toll. Carmine developed PTSD and addiction, beginning a battle that would lead to 15 overdoses, multiple ICU admissions, more than 30 treatment centers, and countless attempts at recovery before he was ultimately able to break the cycle and rebuild his life.
Today, Carmine has transformed those experiences into a mission to advocate for the men and women of EMS and the broader first-responder community. Through speaking, education, and candid conversations about trauma, addiction, and recovery, he works to help first responders recognize the warning signs he missed for so many years.
His message is built not only around survival, but prevention: helping first responders recognize the crisis within themselves and each other before it reaches the point of no return.
“I spent my career answering emergencies—until I became one.”

Carmine Fiore is a retired FDNY Emergency Medical Technician, U.S. Army veteran, and first-responder mental health and recovery advocate. For nearly two decades, Carmine served on the front lines of emergency response and military service, respondin... Show more

Tech leader? More like tech legend. Mike Conjoice isn’t just building software—he’s redefining what’s possible. As Engineering and Architecture Manager at Bupa Dental Care UK, he leads a powerhouse team of 40+ engineers, data specialists, and AI professionals, delivering enterprise-scale solutions that are as strategic as they are slick.

With a career rooted in cloud transformation, enterprise engineering, and data strategy, Mike has become a go-to subject matter expert in artificial intelligence—particularly where it matters most: responsible AI usage, ethics, and real-world integration. Whether he's guiding execs through the risks of AI hallucinations or architecting AI copilots that actually deliver value, Mike brings clarity, pragmatism, and innovation to every conversation.

Cloud migrations? Done. Legacy modernisation? Mastered. AI innovation at scale? That’s his wheelhouse. Mike turns complex systems and bleeding-edge technology into scalable, secure, and human-centred solutions.

Recognised as a VMware vExpert and Veeam Vanguard, Mike’s influence stretches beyond code. He’s delivered keynotes to global audiences of over 2,000 people, appeared on live TV, and been featured on The Cube, engaging both technical and non-technical audiences with insight, humour, and energy.

Looking for a speaker who combines deep technical authority with vision and real-world wisdom? Mike Conjoice delivers intelligence, ethics, and impact—with the fire to match. Book him, or get left behind. 🚀

Tech leader? More like tech legend. Mike Conjoice isn’t just building software—he’s redefining what’s possible. As Engineering and Architecture Manager at Bupa Dental Care UK, he leads a powerhouse team of 40+ engineers, data specialists, and AI prof... Show more

Jess Johnson is a data engineering and cloud data platform professional with a background in software development, analytics, and modern data architecture. She specializes in Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Databricks, SQL, and lakehouse solutions, with a focus on scalable pipelines, metadata-driven frameworks, and practical platform design.

Her work centers on turning complex technical and business requirements into reliable, maintainable solutions that improve data quality, automation, governance, and decision-making. Jess also shares lessons from real-world projects with the broader data community.

Jess Johnson is a data engineering and cloud data platform professional with a background in software development, analytics, and modern data architecture. She specializes in Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Databricks, SQL, and lakehouse solutions, with a f... Show more

Vandana Rajagopal is an Agile Coach supporting clients from various industries. From her multi-faceted experience in healthcare and IT, she has been involved in implementing Agile and developing a product centric approach in healthcare, insurance, utility, and software product industries.

Vandana specializes in growing the mindset and behaviors of individuals and teams, enabling them as change agents to embrace new ways of working to deliver value-based outcomes. She is passionate about developing skill sets in teams and helping individuals grow in their core capabilities along a self-discovery path.

In an effort to giving back to the community, Vandana serves as a lead in the Women in Agile Columbus chapter. She provides opportunities for individuals to share knowledge and creates space for new voices. During her free time, she is a yoga instructor and helps create and safe and healthy community by building mindfulness in both adults and children.

Vandana Rajagopal is an Agile Coach supporting clients from various industries. From her multi-faceted experience in healthcare and IT, she has been involved in implementing Agile and developing a product centric approach in healthcare, insurance, ut... Show more

Brian Otieno is a senior software engineer with nine years of experience across Kenya's tech sector, from logistics to health. He works at Banda Health, building hospital management software for small and rural facilities in resource constrained areas in Kenya, Somalia, Nigeria and Indonesia.

Brian Otieno is a senior software engineer with nine years of experience across Kenya's tech sector, from logistics to health. He works at Banda Health, building hospital management software for small and rural facilities in resource constrained area... Show more

I am a software engineering manager leading a team that builds React and Java applications to improve cancer patient care. I have six years of professional software engineering experience across healthcare and finance. Prior to that, I worked as a chemical engineer at a landfill consulting company, where I helped design landfills and gas cleanup systems.

I am a software engineering manager leading a team that builds React and Java applications to improve cancer patient care. I have six years of professional software engineering experience across healthcare and finance. Prior to that, I worked as a ch... Show more

Minha trajetória é guiada pela busca constante de equilíbrio entre dados, inovação e impacto real nos negócios. Desde o início da minha carreira, sou movida pela curiosidade de entender como a informação pode transformar organizações, tornando-as mais estratégicas, eficientes e preparadas para um mundo orientado por dados.

Ao longo dessa jornada, venho evoluindo continuamente como profissional de dados, atuando como Database Engineer e Database Administrator, com experiência em Business Intelligence e análise de dados, sempre conectando tecnologia às necessidades do negócio.

Sou reconhecida como Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) na área de Data Platform e participo ativamente de diversas comunidades de tecnologia, contribuindo para o fortalecimento do ecossistema por meio de mentorias, palestras e iniciativas que promovem a troca de conhecimento em escala global.

Minha formação inclui graduação em Ciência da Computação, pós-graduação em Cybersecurity and Data Governance e em Saúde e Tecnologia, além de um MBA em AI Leadership – Transformando Negócios, reforçando minha atuação na interseção entre dados, inteligência artificial e estratégia.

Sou apaixonada por compartilhar conhecimento, tendo participado como palestrante e voluntária em diversos eventos de tecnologia no Brasil e no mundo, além de atuar como mentora em projetos de TI.

Fora do universo da tecnologia, encontro no esporte — como ciclismo, trekking e caminhadas — uma forma de equilíbrio, disciplina e energia para seguir sempre em movimento.

Minha trajetória é guiada pela busca constante de equilíbrio entre dados, inovação e impacto real nos negócios. Desde o início da minha carreira, sou movida pela curiosidade de entender como a informação pode transformar organizações, tornando-as mai... Show more

Akshay Nara is a Senior Manager in Agentic AI at EXL, where he leads engineering teams and advises Fortune 500 clients on building, scaling, and governing enterprise AI systems. With over 9 years at the frontier of Conversational AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI, Akshay brings rare depth — from hands-on platform architecture to C-suite advisory — making him one of the few practitioners who can credibly bridge the gap between technical implementation and enterprise strategy.

His client portfolio spans some of the most demanding industries in the world: healthcare (CVS Health, McKesson, CoverMyMeds), financial services (Experian), and industrial manufacturing (Stanley Black & Decker, Cinch). Across these engagements, Akshay has designed and deployed production-grade Conversational AI systems leveraging platforms including Google CX Agent Studio, Dialogflow CX, Amelia v4–v7, Sierra AI, Omilia, and Google Cloud Vertex AI — consistently driving operational efficiency, cost reduction, and improved customer experience at scale.
In recent years, Akshay has deepened his focus on the emerging agentic AI paradigm — including multi-agent orchestration, RAG-based knowledge systems, LLM integration, and responsible AI governance — areas where enterprise demand is rapidly outpacing available talent and proven frameworks. His work gives him a practitioner’s perspective on what actually works in production, beyond the hype.

Speaking: Akshay spoke on “The Illusion of Agentic AI” at Google I/O Extended New Delhi (Aug 2026), sharing field lessons on what separates real autonomous agents from workflow automation dressed up as agents — drawing on his experience shipping 30+ production voice agents in regulated industries.

Akshay holds certifications as an Nvidia Certified Associate in Generative AI & LLMs, Amelia 7.0 Agentic AI, and holds two Google GenAI certifications.

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

expert en solutions et technologies avancées, et spécialiste des unités industrielles de nouvelle génération, avec plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans des environnements internationaux. De la construction des installations industrielles innovantes au développement de solutions pour une industrie intelligente. Il a piloté des projets et portefeuilles stratégiques multi-géographies, apportant son expertise dans des environnements complexes et réglementés, tel que les sciences de la vie.
Conférencier et auteur de plusieurs articles sur la transformation, les projet, l’excellence opérationnelle, la digitalisation et l’innovation, il partage régulièrement ses connaissances afin d'éclairer les enjeux stratégiques des organisations et favoriser l'adoption de pratiques innovantes et performantes.
Certifié PMI-PgMP, PMI-PMP, PMI-PBA, PRINCE2 et Professional Scrum Master, ainsi que Master Black Belt en Lean Six Sigma, il allie performance opérationnelle et alignement stratégique des projets. Titulaire d’un Executive MBA en intelligence artificielle et blockchain et actuellement doctorant en administration des affaires. Concepteur du Canevas ORACLE et du Framework Human-Engine Assessment, il mène des travaux sur l'intégration technologique avancée et la recherche appliquée en transformation des entreprises. Son ambition est de permettre aux organisations d’anticiper et de réussir leur adaptation aux mutations technologiques et à l’innovation ainsi qu’aux évolutions des modèles organisationnels et opérationnels.
Il occupe actuellement le poste de responsable de portefeuilles stratégiques et Responsable de la direction technique et innovation au sein d’un grand groupe de conseil, de transformation et d’innovation digitale.

expert en solutions et technologies avancées, et spécialiste des unités industrielles de nouvelle génération, avec plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans des environnements internationaux. De la construction des installations industrielles innovantes au dé... Show more

Adnan CEO Microspecialist Consulting and co-founder Cloud Infrastructure Architects is one of the worlds leading infrastructure experts Microsoft MVP , Microsoft Trainer (xRegional Lead in NL) and a actively involved in Microsoft Technical Experts Program's . Implementing and Architecting solutions with focus on Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure and of course The Modern Workplace (EUC). As an international speaker & trainer he often spends his time flying around the globe consulting, teaching and speaking at IT community events. Follow him on twitter or other social media channels @Microspecialist

Adnan CEO Microspecialist Consulting and co-founder Cloud Infrastructure Architects is one of the worlds leading infrastructure experts Microsoft MVP , Microsoft Trainer (xRegional Lead in NL) and a actively involved in Microsoft Technical Experts P... Show more

Abi leads multiple CICS development teams for IBM in Hursley, and is passionate about supporting learning, enabling growth, and building careers, especially around neuroinclusion. She is also a Senior Inventor.

Abi leads multiple CICS development teams for IBM in Hursley, and is passionate about supporting learning, enabling growth, and building careers, especially around neuroinclusion. She is also a Senior Inventor. Show more

I’m a Senior IT Internal Auditor at American Express Global Business Travel, specializing in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOX, and PCI DSS. As a cybersecurity professional who began with hands-on skills in penetration testing, exploit development, and digital forensics before choosing a career in governance, risk, and compliance, I bring a hacker’s mindset into the world of audits.

I’m also the author of a top-ranked digital forensics blog on the Autopsy tool, with over 75,000 views and the #1 spot on Google. Today, I lead the integration of Generative AI into internal audit processes, architecting a multi-phase roadmap that transforms legacy governance systems into dynamic, AI-powered frameworks. Alongside strategy, I actively design techniques for generating highly targeted GenAI prompts, enabling audit teams to extract precise, actionable intelligence while reducing noise and false positives.

By combining hacker-style curiosity with AI-driven execution, I offer a unique perspective on the future of IT audits. My talks challenge the perception of audits as checklist exercises and present a vision for Offensive Audits, where we leverage AI to redefine assurance as resilience-building rather than compliance alone.

I’m a Senior IT Internal Auditor at American Express Global Business Travel, specializing in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOX, and PCI DSS. As a cybersecurity professional who began with ha... Show more