Health & Medical

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

Peter Stegeman

Peter Stegeman

Ethical Hacker, Pentester at Achmea, Speaker
Software Developer with an actuarial/insurance mathematics background. I've always had a fascination with hacking. Making software and hardware do things other than what they were built for is the most amazing thing there is!
When it became clear that you could legally make money through (ethical) hacking, I started working as a pentester at Achmea. The best job I've ever had!
In addition, I give presentations and workshops at Company’s with the aim of improving the Security Awareness among employees. I do this in the form of demonstrating low-threshold hacks. I show how simple it sometimes can be to enter companies and buildings through social engineering and once inside how systems of that company can be hacked.

Ethical Hacker, Pentester at Achmea, Speaker Software Developer with an actuarial/insurance mathematics background. I've always had a fascination with hacking. Making software and hardware do things other than what they were built for is the most am... Show more

Leah Drew

Leah Drew

Leah Drew is a trauma-informed somatic leadership mentor, women’s empowerment guide, and culture-shaping consultant devoted to helping people remember who they are beneath performance, perfection, and people-pleasing so they can expand into their next level without burnout.

With a background in pain management, nervous system regulation, international teaching, embodiment & somatic work, and leadership development, Leah brings a rare blend of science, soul, and lived experience to every stage she steps onto. She supports high-achieving women, entrepreneurs, and leaders in reconnecting to their bodies, reclaiming their confidence, and leading with emotional intelligence, authenticity, and heart-led power.

Alongside her work with women's leadership, Leah consults with co-ed organizations and executive teams to enhance workplace culture and performance by creating workforces that are engaged, energized, and resilient. She helps businesses build high-performing teams by embedding practical, leadership-led wellbeing and culture practices into the everyday workflow to transform burnout cultures into environments where people feel supported, connected, motivated, and empowered to do their best work, together.

Leah is the founder of the Somatic Leadership Academy and the Mind Body Initiative, and host of the Mindful Evolution Podcast. Her work centers on healing the feminine wounds that keep women playing small & functioning from burnout, and guiding people of all genders into leadership that is grounded, embodied, and unapologetically human.

Whether she’s speaking to entrepreneurs, corporate teams, facilitators, or global communities, Leah creates experiences that are deeply felt. She doesn't just speak, she guides her audience into an experience. Through storytelling, somatic practices, and deeply human conversations, she helps audiences connect with each other, build resilience, strengthen connection, and cultivate cultures rooted in presence, purpose, and belonging.

Her mission is simple: to help people transform their pain into power, their wounds into wisdom, and their lives into expressions of their fullest potential.

Leah Drew is a trauma-informed somatic leadership mentor, women’s empowerment guide, and culture-shaping consultant devoted to helping people remember who they are beneath performance, perfection, and people-pleasing so they can expand into their nex... Show more

Victor Getz

Victor Getz

Victor Getz is really passionate about platform engineering and surfing. He likes to show things as they are, whether good or bad, from his projects.

As the Co-Founder & CTO of iits-consulting and has been active in software development for over 10 years. As a CTO & cloud architect, he has created a multitude of cloud architectures in recent years with petabytes of data or millions of daily users.

Victor Getz is really passionate about platform engineering and surfing. He likes to show things as they are, whether good or bad, from his projects. As the Co-Founder & CTO of iits-consulting and has been active in software development for over ... Show more

Gus De Angelo

Gus De Angelo

Agile Expert with 10+ years of experience, and sound expertise in Kanban, Scrum, and Lean-Agile processes, broadening the use of Agile by going beyond “traditional” areas.

Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP, Kanban University). Other relevant certifications: CXP (Fit for Purpose), KMP, FLSA (Flight Levels), ICP-ACC (Agile Coach). Experienced on Global Projects, across multiple time zones, with English (C2, CEFR) as a common language.

Recognized as a Trusted Advisor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Agile, Kanban, Flow Metrics, Cost-Waste Analysis, OKRs, Fit for Purpose, and Process Tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.), across several clients. Primarily focused on Hard Skills, but also with great communication and social cohesion skills.

Speaker and Coordinator at Local and International Conferences on Agile, Kanban, Management, and Business Agility. Worked with clients across many industries, such as Tech, Banking, Healthcare, Payments, Consulting, and Financial Markets.

Main Skills: Management, Agile, Communication, Leadership, Creativity, Process Optimization, Metrics, OKRs/KPIs, Kanban, Customer Centricity, Team Building, Clients and Partners relationships, Networking. ... and good humor =)

MBA; Computer Engineer; Former Entrepreneur; Native Portuguese speaker; Proficient in English; Brazilian and EU Citizen.

Agile Expert with 10+ years of experience, and sound expertise in Kanban, Scrum, and Lean-Agile processes, broadening the use of Agile by going beyond “traditional” areas. Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP, Kanban University). Other relevant certi... Show more

George Drazenovic

George Drazenovic

Since early 2020, George Drazenovic has been a faculty member at University Canada West (UCW) in Vancouver, BC, where he has taught subjects including accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, and corporate strategy. He also served as Chair of Undergraduate Programs for nearly four years. Before his academic career, he worked in the private sector, leading various ventures in the junior public markets.

His professional experience spans HR management, recruiting, industry partnerships, business development, financial reporting, capital budgeting, strategic planning, capital markets, regulatory compliance, and investment valuation. He began his role at UCW as an MBA instructor and was later promoted to Associate Professor. In 2021, he was appointed Chair, reporting directly to the VP of Academics. By the end of 2024, student enrollment and faculty numbers had increased more than tenfold under his leadership. He oversaw program strategy, curriculum updates, academic governance, industry outreach, budgeting, and compliance.

He was responsible for managing three undergraduate programs: the Associate of Arts, the Bachelor of Commerce (ACBSP-accredited), and the Bachelor of Arts in Business Communications. These programs supported over 5,500 students and more than 200 faculty members. He served as a voting member on several committees, including Senate, Curriculum, Governance and Standards, Quality Assurance, Admissions Appeals, and Undergraduate Program Working Committees. He completed the consent renewal for each program and contributed to the development and redesign of numerous courses.

He introduced academic leadership roles that supported faculty growth and strengthened student outcomes. He aligned the accounting curriculum with the CPA Western School of Business and added new certification-aligned and technology-focused courses. His efforts brought improvements in curriculum structure, scheduling systems, and the implementation of a new learning management platform. He also mentored faculty, supported DEI initiatives, launched student engagement activities such as Pitch Night, and expanded professional partnerships.

Before joining UCW, he held roles as CFO, CEO, and Director in multiple public companies. He led mining exploration projects and helped secure funding and support for pharmaceutical research and early-stage clinical trials.

George Drazenovic continues to contribute his knowledge and leadership across education, industry, and research with focus and integrity.

Since early 2020, George Drazenovic has been a faculty member at University Canada West (UCW) in Vancouver, BC, where he has taught subjects including accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, and corporate strategy. He also served as Chair of Undergrad... Show more

Maneesh Singh

Maneesh Singh

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologies, Maneesh leads global technical infrastructure projects under the CTO’s office. His leadership is pivotal in driving initiatives around global observability, Splunk infrastructure modernization, mainframe monitoring integrations, and license utilization analytics through Power BI.
Before this, Maneesh was the Delivery Director at Tangent Services Corporation, where he successfully steered AWS cloud and on-premise application development initiatives, leading high-performing, cross-functional teams while optimizing quality, compliance, and risk management across delivery lifecycles.
During his decade-long tenure at NTT Data Inc., he held several impactful roles, including Sr. Technical Program Manager for Citibank NA and Service Delivery Leader for Honeywell. At Citibank, he led a $14M program overseeing regulatory, business, and tech compliance initiatives and managed large-scale applications leveraging AI/ML and NLP. At Honeywell, he championed the global rollout of the PROS AI-powered pricing tool across regions, significantly improving pricing accuracy and automation.
Earlier, Maneesh held roles as Sr. Technical Delivery Lead and Cloud & DevOps Engineer at Enterprise Holdings, where he transformed digital architecture for flagship rental websites like Enterprise, Alamo, and National. His work contributed to $200M+ in revenue while overseeing AEM upgrades and end-to-end DevOps transformation.
At Hilton Worldwide, he led critical releases and DevOps transitions, including implementing Hilton’s groundbreaking “Digital Key” technology, now a flagship contactless guest experience across thousands of properties.
Maneesh’s foundational experience began at Siemens Information Systems, where for over six years he led development of advanced medical imaging solutions (Syngo ArchNet, Syngo fastView), implementing enhancements in DICOM image processing and remote data sharing.
He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing (C-DAC, Pune), a Master’s in Computer Applications (Punjab Technical University), and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science (Guru Nanak Dev University).
Maneesh is highly credentialed with multiple industry certifications, including PMI-ACP, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Fundamentals, and multiple Adobe and Splunk certifications. He is also a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow Member of IETE, and actively Contributes to community service as a cricket coach and coordinator at the North Atlanta Cricket Academy.

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologi... Show more

David Rankin

David Rankin

David's distinguished career spans over four decades, ignited by his foray into the world of information technology back in 1983. He has taken on a multitude of technical and managerial roles across diverse sectors, including the private sector, Federal government, state government, and higher education. His wealth of experience and invaluable insights garnered from these diverse domains make him a force to be reckoned with.

In 1993, David joined the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Novell Server Administrator for Administrative Data Processing. Over the years, he proved himself as a leader, ultimately assuming the position of Assistant Dean for Information Technology and HIPAA Security Officer for the UNC Adams School of Dentistry from 2011 to 2022. David's dedication to the University and his management of information technology professionals since 1996 are testaments to his exceptional leadership and loyalty.

Education lies at the core of David's personal journey, and his academic achievements speak volumes about his commitment to excellence. A graduate of Hampton University with a bachelor's degree in Mass Media Arts, David legitimized his technical expertise by obtaining a master's degree in Computer Networking and a Post Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance from East Carolina University. Not stopping there, he solidified his position by earning a Certified Government Chief Information Officer certificate from the UNC School of Government.

In 2022, David added two prestigious and highly respected certifications to his repertoire: the Certified Information Systems Security Professional from ISC2 and the Certified Information Security Manager from ISACA.

David's passion for continuous learning and dedication to professional associations have solidified his status as a leader. He is a member of the Epsilon Pi Tau technical honor society, the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, and the Information Systems Security Association.

His affiliation with the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated exemplifies his commitment to scholarship, community and service.

David's distinguished career spans over four decades, ignited by his foray into the world of information technology back in 1983. He has taken on a multitude of technical and managerial roles across diverse sectors, including the private sector, Fede... Show more

Elie Alhajjar

Elie Alhajjar

Elie Alhajjar, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at RAND, leading projects at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and government. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy and a Senior Research Scientist at the Army Cyber Institute in West Point, New York. Previously, Alhajjar served as a Research Scientist in the Computing and Communications Theory Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He holds a PhD in applied mathematics from George Mason University.

Elie Alhajjar, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at RAND, leading projects at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and government. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy and a Senior Research Scientist at the Ar... Show more

Sebastian Hagedorn

Sebastian Hagedorn

My software engineering career has spanned various roles, industries, and continents. Yet, I've always remained an iOS app developer at heart: there’s something uniquely satisfying about having your code run directly in the hands of users.

As Principal iOS Engineer at Clue, I lead our Platform team. We enable and accelerate other teams across the company in our shared mission to advance science-driven body literacy for women and people with cycles everywhere.

My software engineering career has spanned various roles, industries, and continents. Yet, I've always remained an iOS app developer at heart: there’s something uniquely satisfying about having your code run directly in the hands of users. As Prin... Show more

Eric Hart

Eric Hart

Eric Hart is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader with over 35 years of experience driving innovation, security, and resilience across technology, insurance, healthcare, and financial services industries. As a seasoned expert in cloud security and secure software development, Eric has spearheaded transformative initiatives, including directing global application security programs and implementing enterprise-wide security automation. His leadership has fortified digital ecosystems, ensuring robust protection and operational resilience in high-stakes environments.

A dynamic and sought-after speaker, Eric has captivated audiences at corporate conferences, local security events, and industry summits, sharing insights on cloud security, threat modeling, and building robust security programs. As the founder of the Triangle Chapter of the Cloud Security Alliance in Raleigh, North Carolina, he has cultivated a vibrant community dedicated to advancing security awareness, professional growth, and networking. His leadership extends to his nonprofit, 4Philip.org, established in memory of his son, Philip, to fund research into Addison’s disease and improve diagnostic protocols, including a groundbreaking update to North Carolina’s EMT triage for adrenal shock.

Holding a SANS GIAC GSEC certification and Masters Studies in Cybersecurity from the SANS Institute, a Bachelors in Business Communications and degree in Music Theory and Composition, Eric brings a unique blend of technical precision and creative problem-solving to his work. His career, which began programming on IBM 8086 PCs in 1989, spans the full technology stack, from hardware to cloud architectures. Offstage, Eric is an amateur blues guitarist, a dedicated mentor to his daughter in music, and a lifelong learner passionate about staying at the forefront of cybersecurity trends.

Eric’s talks inspire audiences to embrace resilience, innovate fearlessly, and build secure, connected communities—drawing from his decades of expertise, personal journey, and commitment to making a lasting impact.

Eric Hart is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader with over 35 years of experience driving innovation, security, and resilience across technology, insurance, healthcare, and financial services industries. As a seasoned expert in cloud security ... Show more

Vasiliy Fomichev

Vasiliy Fomichev

Digital technology practice lead, visionary, radical, yet open-minded and people-focused leader specializing in delivering solutions with Sitecore Content Hub, Sitecore XP and XM Cloud, Personalize, and CDP, artificial intelligence, cloud, and Blockchain. 10x Sitecore MVP with over 16 years of experience during which Vasiliy developed and managed five Sitecore practices.

Digital technology practice lead, visionary, radical, yet open-minded and people-focused leader specializing in delivering solutions with Sitecore Content Hub, Sitecore XP and XM Cloud, Personalize, and CDP, artificial intelligence, cloud, and Blockc... Show more

Petar Georgiev

Petar Georgiev

Petar Georgiev is the Head of Strategic Alliances and Sustainability at AMPECO, a charging management platform for electric vehicles.

Petar is a seasoned and internationally-recognised expert in the ecosystem of electric mobility. At AMPECO he leads projects and strategic engagement in the context of more than 10 industry bodies in Europe, in North America and globally. Additionally, he spearheads AMPECO’s positioning on public policy matters as well as the company’s sustainability strategy.

Previous to his role at AMPECO, Petar has actively shaped Europe’s clean transportation policy during a four-year stint in Brussels. Through his understanding of macro-trends in the EV ecosystem, he has contributed to the finalisation of the EU Mobility Package and the formation of the EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.

Petar has spoken at 100+ industry events in Europe, Asia and North America throughout his career - covering everything from roundtable discussions to major industry forums.

Petar Georgiev is the 2021 winner of the “EV Under 30 Star” award, which he received during the EV World Congress in Bristol (UK), and is also among the 2022 class of the Forbes Bulgaria "30 Under 30" ranking in the Science, Tech and Healthcare category. Petar has a MA in International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe in Bruges with a focus on energy and environmental policy.

Petar Georgiev is the Head of Strategic Alliances and Sustainability at AMPECO, a charging management platform for electric vehicles. Petar is a seasoned and internationally-recognised expert in the ecosystem of electric mobility. At AMPECO he lea... Show more

Nataliia Petryshak

Nataliia Petryshak

Nataliia Petryshak is an experienced Product Manager and Business Analyst with over 13 years of experience across diverse industries, including IT product development, SME banking, and financial analysis. Her adaptable approach has allowed her to excel in various project phases, from initial concept to successful launch, in both startup and corporate environments. Has BA resource management and educational initiatives leadership experience. Currently pursuing an MBA in Technology Management (TUHH, Hamburg, Germany), Nataliia is passionate about leveraging data-driven insights, fostering cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing, and driving innovation across different domains.

I am a true detective at heart, with a passion for uncovering real needs and solving complex problems. As a trainer, lecturer, and mentor, I’ve shared my expertise in Business Analysis and Product Management, supporting Women in Tech globally and mentoring Ukrainian scientists through the Seeds of Bravery project.

In my professional life, I try to focus on sustainable leadership,ethical innovation and AI, demonstrating how technology can be leveraged responsibly to deliver real-world, impactful solutions.

Nataliia Petryshak is an experienced Product Manager and Business Analyst with over 13 years of experience across diverse industries, including IT product development, SME banking, and financial analysis. Her adaptable approach has allowed her to exc... Show more

Artur Wojnar

Artur Wojnar

A software engineer with 15 years of experience, currently working as a hands-on Solutions Architect and consultant, helping development teams deliver better products. He focuses on collaboratively designing solutions with clients—evaluating ideas, assessing risks, and translating them into technical requirements aligned with business goals.

A software engineer with 15 years of experience, currently working as a hands-on Solutions Architect and consultant, helping development teams deliver better products. He focuses on collaboratively designing solutions with clients—evaluating ideas, a... Show more

Amy Yee

Amy Yee

Amy Yee is a senior digital transformation and cybersecurity executive with over two decades of experience working at the intersection of technology, risk, and organizational change. She currently serves as Chief Digital Transformation Officer & SVP, Ecosystem at C3SA, where she leads transformation strategy while overseeing partnerships and client success across critical sectors.

In parallel, Amy is the creator and host of Wired for Change, a podcast and leadership platform exploring how people, systems, and culture shape successful transformation in cybersecurity, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure. Through long-form conversations with practitioners, executives, and public-sector leaders, she focuses on the human and leadership dimensions of complex technical challenges.

Amy brings a board-level and systems-thinking perspective to cybersecurity, grounded in real-world experience navigating incidents, transformation programs, and high-stakes decision-making. She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and an advocate for viewing cybersecurity not just as a technical function, but as a leadership and trust discipline.

Amy Yee is a senior digital transformation and cybersecurity executive with over two decades of experience working at the intersection of technology, risk, and organizational change. She currently serves as Chief Digital Transformation Officer & SVP,... Show more

Vasanth Mudavatu

Vasanth Mudavatu

Vasanth Mudavatu is a seasoned IT leader with a career spanning nearly two decades, specializing in generative AI, machine learning, application security, and enterprise-scale software engineering. With a blend of deep technical expertise and strategic business acumen, he has consistently led transformative digital initiatives for Fortune 500 companies and global enterprises.
Currently serving as a Senior Principal Software Engineer and Product Manager, Vasanth is at the forefront of building secure, intelligent AI systems tailored for complex enterprise environments. His work focuses on generative AI model adaptation, large language model fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and secure application development. He has led the implementation of multi-agent AI solutions that address real-world challenges in risk evaluation, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
Vasanth's background in both product strategy and hands-on engineering allows him to navigate seamlessly between vision-setting and execution. He defines product roadmaps, manages go-to-market strategies, and leads cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact AI/ML solutions. He brings a strong focus on user experience, data analytics, and measurable business value, consistently aligning technology delivery with organizational goals.
He has demonstrated leadership in modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipeline optimization, and cloud-native development. His initiatives have significantly improved development velocity, automation, and resource efficiency across engineering and product teams. He is well-versed in tools like GitLab, Kubernetes, Docker, and security platforms tailored for AI workflows.
Before his current role, Vasanth held senior leadership and project management positions at leading technology firms, where he oversaw the design, integration, and deployment of large-scale systems in cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure automation. He has worked extensively in diverse domains including healthcare, financial services, cloud networking, and enterprise IT service management.
Vasanth holds an MBA from Boston University and a Master’s in Software Systems from BITS Pilani, India, in addition to his Bachelor’s in Engineering. His cross-functional expertise bridges engineering, product leadership, and enterprise transformation, making him a sought-after voice in the evolving AI and enterprise IT landscape.
He is known for fostering innovation, mentoring high-performing teams, and advocating for responsible AI development that prioritizes security, scalability, and usability. Vasanth continues to explore the frontiers of intelligent systems while delivering real-world value through technology.

Vasanth Mudavatu is a seasoned IT leader with a career spanning nearly two decades, specializing in generative AI, machine learning, application security, and enterprise-scale software engineering. With a blend of deep technical expertise and strateg... Show more

Maryam Umar

Maryam Umar

Maryam Umar is a Digital Health Researcher at the Centre for Digital Transformation of Health, University of Melbourne. With a deep-rooted background in community advocacy, Maryam specializes in bridging the gap between innovative technology and equitable healthcare delivery. Her work focuses on ensuring that the digital transformation of health systems is not only technologically advanced but also socially inclusive and community-centred.
At the University of Melbourne, Maryam leverages her expertise to explore how digital interventions can be designed to serve diverse populations, particularly those in underserved or marginalized communities. By combining rigorous research methodologies with the heart of an advocate, she strives to create digital health solutions that are as accessible as they are impactful.

Maryam Umar is a Digital Health Researcher at the Centre for Digital Transformation of Health, University of Melbourne. With a deep-rooted background in community advocacy, Maryam specializes in bridging the gap between innovative technology and equi... Show more

Nick Miller

Nick Miller

Nick Miller is a former CIO and current leading voice on emerging technologies, cloud software marketplaces, and how to leverage technology to drive digital transformation. He is also an avid coffee drinker. Today, Nick leads the AWS Marketplace business for US Federal Government, Healthcare, and Non-Profits customers. Prior to AWS, Nick spent six years at In-Q-Tel, Inc., a strategic venture investment firm supporting national security. Nick joined In-Q-Tel after 10 years of service in the US Army. There, Nick served as an Army Signal officer deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan where he led Soldiers providing communications in the harshest environment. In 2010, Nick led Arlington National Cemetery’s digital transformation as its first CIO moving the organization from typewriters and 3x5 index cards to a digital customer experience in 2 years. He led the launch of ANC Explorer, the DoD’s first iOS mobile app in the iTunes store. Nick frequently speaks at top vendor industry events including, AWS, Snowflake, Neo4j, and many more. Outside of work, Nick serves as a member of the Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery and the Software in Defense Coalition. Nick holds masters degrees in finance and electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins University and Lehigh University.

Nick Miller is a former CIO and current leading voice on emerging technologies, cloud software marketplaces, and how to leverage technology to drive digital transformation. He is also an avid coffee drinker. Today, Nick leads the AWS Marketplace busi... Show more

Mark Bennett

Mark Bennett

25 years of leadership, strategic business and partner development, marketing, and digital transformation solution development with Dynamics 365, Azure, PowerBI, Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive services, Machine Learning, Azure Synapse Analytics, Big Data/DW, eXtended Financial Planning & Analysis and Corporate Performance Management, IoT, blockchain, mixed reality and autonomous cyber-security for Solver, Microsoft, IBM, Great Plains, FRx and Oracle in Canada, U.S.A., UK, Australia, and Western Europe. My value is centered in building intellectual and emotional buy-in which inspires executives and teams to engage and collaborate in achieving beneficial Digital Transformation outcomes. My method is strongly grounded in sales process and sales motion best practices. I have success inspiring business leaders to recognize the value of Digital Transformation and engage in a program of change for Digital success.

25 years of leadership, strategic business and partner development, marketing, and digital transformation solution development with Dynamics 365, Azure, PowerBI, Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive services, Machine Learning, Azure Synapse Analytic... Show more

Eric Nyuydze Wiryenkfea

Eric Nyuydze Wiryenkfea

Eric Nyuydze is a Cloud and DevOps Engineer with over 5 years of experience designing and securing cloud deployments across AWS and Azure. He specializes in CI/CD, container orchestration, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud security. Beyond engineering, Eric is passionate about public speaking, mentorship, and community building. He actively contributes to advancing tech skills in Africa through training and knowledge sharing, and has led projects in regulated industries such as healthcare and fintech.

Eric Nyuydze is a Cloud and DevOps Engineer with over 5 years of experience designing and securing cloud deployments across AWS and Azure. He specializes in CI/CD, container orchestration, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud security. Beyond engineeri... Show more

Kelly Cuesta

Kelly Cuesta

Kelly, multi-award winning Brand Marketing and Communications leader in tech, excels in driving DEIB.
With vast experience in Spain and the UK, she's led teams for major clients and focused on organisational culture at Ingram Micro.
Her commitment to DEI is evident in her role as the founder of Latinas In Tech Madrid, mentoring young professionals and entrepreneurs.

Kelly, multi-award winning Brand Marketing and Communications leader in tech, excels in driving DEIB. With vast experience in Spain and the UK, she's led teams for major clients and focused on organisational culture at Ingram Micro. Her commitmen... Show more

Benedicte Berche

Benedicte Berche

Mon Adn : L'audace de danser avec l'incertitude
Mon rôle : débloquer la puissance d'agir au service de la santé mentale
Ma mission : transmettre des clés du fonctionnement cognitif de la prise de décision et des outils pour faire le pas de côté
NeuroCoach en santé mentale et transition comportementale

Mon Adn : L'audace de danser avec l'incertitude Mon rôle : débloquer la puissance d'agir au service de la santé mentale Ma mission : transmettre des clés du fonctionnement cognitif de la prise de décision et des outils pour faire le pas de côté Ne... Show more

Paul Onyekwelu

Paul Onyekwelu

Paul is a data and AI practitioner focused on how machine learning and intelligent automation can reshape the way organisations make decisions. His work centres on moving analytics beyond static reporting toward systems that anticipate outcomes, adapt to change, and support better decisions at scale.

He has contributed to initiatives where forecasting, automation, and decision-support systems reduced operational friction, improved planning accuracy, and enabled teams to respond more effectively to real-world constraints. Paul is particularly interested in how AI can be embedded into everyday processes so that insights translate directly into action, rather than living in dashboards or reports.

Drawing from experience across analytics, engineering, and system design, Paul approaches AI adoption with a strong emphasis on practicality and sustainability. He highlights the importance of building machine learning solutions that can operate reliably in production, evolve over time, and align with organisational realities rather than experimental ideals.

As a speaker, Paul shares grounded perspectives on applied AI and machine learning, focusing on lessons learned, architectural thinking, and the cultural and operational shifts required to make AI successful. His goal is to help audiences cut through hype and understand what meaningful, responsible AI impact looks like in practice.

Paul is a data and AI practitioner focused on how machine learning and intelligent automation can reshape the way organisations make decisions. His work centres on moving analytics beyond static reporting toward systems that anticipate outcomes, adap... Show more

Gabriel Yomi Dabiri

Gabriel Yomi Dabiri

Gabriel Yomi Dabiri is a finance attorney based in the United States who focuses his practice on private credit and direct lending matters. He currently serves in a global leadership capacity at his law firm, advising clients on domestic and cross-border finance transactions, restructurings, and special situations. His work reflects a steady, measured approach, centered on clear communication, careful analysis, and an understanding of how legal decisions affect broader business objectives in complex, often time-sensitive financial matters.

Gabriel has developed broad experience across a wide range of financing structures, including senior, mezzanine, and subordinated debt, as well as unitranche and multi-lien arrangements. His practice also includes cash flow lending, asset-based facilities, subscription lines, distressed debt, debtor-in-possession financings, and real estate-related structures. This breadth allows him to assist lenders, sponsors, and borrowers in both routine transactions and more complex financings that require disciplined judgment and close attention to market terms.

Gabriel dedicates a significant portion of his work to expanding and strengthening a global private credit and direct lending platform. He regularly advises on intercreditor negotiations, subordination arrangements, and restructuring matters that require practical solutions rather than abstract theory. His approach is grounded in understanding client priorities and risk tolerance, allowing him to help structure outcomes that are commercially realistic while remaining legally sound in challenging and evolving market conditions.

Gabriel Yomi Dabiri brings an international perspective shaped by years of living and working across major financial centers worldwide. He is admitted to practice law in the United States and England and Wales, enabling him to advise on transactions governed by different legal systems. This dual qualification supports his work on cross-border financings and multi-jurisdictional structures, helping clients manage complexity while maintaining consistency and efficiency across jurisdictions.

Gabriel began his legal career with training at an international law firm, where he worked across several offices and developed a strong foundation in banking and finance. He later joined another global firm as an associate, where he gained deeper exposure to private credit transactions and secured his first significant client in that space during his mid-level years. He then moved to another firm to further build his private credit practice and technical expertise.

Gabriel later accepted an opportunity to establish a private credit and cross-border finance practice at a national firm, while also serving as managing partner of its New York office. During his leadership tenure, the office experienced substantial growth in personnel and operations, eventually requiring expansion into additional space. He was actively involved in planning and development efforts, reflecting his belief that strong legal practices depend on thoughtful leadership and sustainable growth.

Gabriel Yomi Dabiri holds an academic background that combines economics, political science, and law, reflecting an early interest in the interaction between financial markets and legal systems. This education supports his ability to assess transactions from both legal and economic perspectives, particularly in matters involving layered capital structures or competing stakeholder interests. His training enables him to engage thoughtfully with complex issues and provide guidance that is grounded and well-reasoned.

Gabriel is also committed to contributing beyond his legal practice through philanthropy, volunteer service, and mentorship. He has served in governance and advisory roles for organizations focused on economic empowerment and has volunteered his legal skills in support of health-related initiatives. In addition, he mentors professionals and participates in knowledge-sharing efforts within the legal community, aiming to support responsible practice and long-term professional development.

Gabriel Yomi Dabiri is a finance attorney based in the United States who focuses his practice on private credit and direct lending matters. He currently serves in a global leadership capacity at his law firm, advising clients on domestic and cross-bo... Show more

Yasir Naveed Riaz

Yasir Naveed Riaz

Yasir Naveed Riaz is a Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity specialist with 20+ years of experience leading high-impact technology programs across fintech, digital payments, public services, and enterprise modernization in the GCC.

He has delivered mission-critical initiatives in Zero Trust architecture, cloud security, AI-driven automation, citizen experience platforms, document modernization, and secure digital payment infrastructures for major banks, government entities, and large enterprises.

Yasir is also deeply focused on AI enablement for diverse audiences — including students, parents, teachers, healthcare professionals, SMEs, and organizational leaders — helping them understand, adopt, and responsibly leverage AI in their personal and professional lives.

His expertise spans: AI readiness, cybersecurity governance, digital safety, fintech protection, public-sector modernization, enterprise architecture, and next-gen workforce skills development.

Yasir speaks passionately about bridging the gap between technology and people, empowering communities to thrive in a secure and AI-enabled digital era.

Yasir Naveed Riaz is a Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity specialist with 20+ years of experience leading high-impact technology programs across fintech, digital payments, public services, and enterprise modernization in the GCC. He has deli... Show more

Emeka Boris Ama

Emeka Boris Ama

Data Scientist enthusiast, Co-Organiser of Pydata Port Harcourt and Team Lead at Port Harcourt School of Ai

Data Scientist enthusiast, Co-Organiser of Pydata Port Harcourt and Team Lead at Port Harcourt School of Ai Show more

Steven Okoye

Steven Okoye

Steven Okoye serves as Deputy General Counsel at EHE Health, which is a preventive health and telemedicine platform.

Steven Okoye serves as Deputy General Counsel at EHE Health, which is a preventive health and telemedicine platform. Show more

Rama Krishna Kumar Lingamgunta

Rama Krishna Kumar Lingamgunta

I am an IT Principal a Principal Architect within the AI Center of Enablement at Cigna/Evernorth, where I lead the architecture of enterprise-scale Artificial Intelligence platforms. As an IEEE Senior Member, I specialize in bridging the gap between complex legacy ecosystems and cutting-edge Generative AI.

Currently, I am focused on building foundational Enterprise AI Platforms, including a Knowledge Graph Platform designed to tap into multimodal enterprise knowledge, and establishing AI FinOps frameworks to optimize model cost and performance. My background includes architecting GenAI underwriting and regulatory systems that process over 266 million documents annually, leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and LLM Observability to ensure consistency and compliance.

I am also an active researcher and author, having published work on Generative AI for MES Optimization, LLM-driven Digital Manufacturing, and Edge AI for On-Site Health Risk Scoring. Beyond my corporate and academic work, I am the creator and maintainer of Syda, an open-source Python library for AI-powered synthetic data generation

I am an IT Principal a Principal Architect within the AI Center of Enablement at Cigna/Evernorth, where I lead the architecture of enterprise-scale Artificial Intelligence platforms. As an IEEE Senior Member, I specialize in bridging the gap between ... Show more

Marco Salas Robles

Marco Salas Robles

I’m passionate about turning data into insight and technology into transformation. With a laser focus on client experience, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact—helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data through cloud-native solutions and intelligent analytics.
Whether leading strategic initiatives or diving deep into technical design, I’ve partnered with clients across industries to accelerate cloud adoption, envision high-value use cases, and build differentiators that drive real business outcomes. From AWS to Azure, IBM Cloud to GCP, I bring a multi-cloud perspective and a hands-on approach to every engagement.
I love sharing knowledge and sparking ideas—delivering workshops, webinars, hackathons, and technical enablement sessions that empower teams to think bigger and build smarter.

I’m passionate about turning data into insight and technology into transformation. With a laser focus on client experience, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact—helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data through cl... Show more

Sivasai Nadella

Sivasai Nadella

I am a seasoned Solution Architect with strong experience in CRM, CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote), CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management), Cloud technologies, API development, and system integrations, with a sharp focus on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) to drive innovation, efficiency, and compliance in business processes. My background lies in compliance operations, marketing, service, and sales, predominantly within the life sciences environment where I have designed and implemented pioneering solutions to facilitate processes, enhance customer relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and offer quantifiable business returns. Through my comprehensive exposure to the pertinent issues, the compliance requirements, and regulatory systems of the life sciences industry as well as through technical competence, I can deliver compliant, scalable, and strategic solutions.

Outside technical competency, my most enthusiastic subject area is researching on the viability of applying AI and LLMs to customer relationship management, contract automation, monitoring compliance, and data-based decision-making. Interest in this arena of innovation, compliance, and continuous learning fires my motivation in being a peer reviewer. I am eager to utilize my skills and experience to critically evaluate research, methodologies, and emerging technologies to guarantee that they are of the highest standard, relevance, and impact. My goal is to help promote knowledge in the professional community, enhance collaboration among experts, and enable uptake of innovative technologies to assist in business and compliance objectives.

I am a seasoned Solution Architect with strong experience in CRM, CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote), CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management), Cloud technologies, API development, and system integrations, with a sharp focus on leveraging Artificial Intelligen... Show more

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