Swathy Santhosh is a seasoned software engineer with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, playing multiple roles spanning global teams. She has a passion for full-stack engineering and has a keen eye for user experience for the products that she leads. She has led engineering teams developing mission-critical applications across a wide variety of industries such as financial services, health care, and logistics.

While she isn't in front of her computer, she dabbles in creating mural arts or canvas paintings based on whatever inspires her and hopes to someday focus a lot more time on the arts. She is also an avid traveller and is always in search of her next dream destination.

Swathy Santhosh is a seasoned software engineer with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, playing multiple roles spanning global teams. She has a passion for full-stack engineering and has a keen eye for user experience for the products th... Show more

Kartikey is a Lead Software Engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and distributed systems design. With years of experience building resilient backend architectures, they currently lead AI infrastructure efforts at Radnet/Deephealth. Their work focuses on creating scalable, hardened cloud environments that allow unpredictable AI agent traffic to interact safely with core production APIs.

Kartikey is a Lead Software Engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and distributed systems design. With years of experience building resilient backend architectures, they currently lead AI infrastructure efforts at Radne... Show more

David Dawson is a seasoned Business Analyst with 30+ years' experience transforming business needs into technical solutions in aerospace, government, and healthcare industries. Specializing in requirements analysis, process optimization, and digital transformation, he has led implementations and agile projects at Boeing, Department of Defence, and more recently at IQVIA. Through his unique leadership style and flair, David has earned the respect of his peers which had led to him being formally recongised by receiving the Mark Donaldson VC award. He is currently completing his Masters of International Business through the Queensland University of Technology. A Polish-Australian dual citizen, he is passionate about fostering operational excellence.

David Dawson is a seasoned Business Analyst with 30+ years' experience transforming business needs into technical solutions in aerospace, government, and healthcare industries. Specializing in requirements analysis, process optimization, and digital ... Show more

Shashi Kumar Munugoti is a seasoned Principal Application Engineer and Solution Architect based in Pittsburgh, PA, with over 20 years of comprehensive IT experience specialising in Java technologies, cloud architecture, and enterprise-scale microservices solutions.
Currently serving as Principal Application Engineer at Discover Financial Services, Shashi leads the architectural design and implementation of cloud-native microservices for the Discover Card Disputes System. He has successfully spearheaded the migration of monolithic applications to microservices architectures on OpenShift Container Platform, resulting in improved system performance, enhanced resilience, and significant cost reductions.
Shashi holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering from JNTU, Hyderabad, and maintains multiple industry certifications, including Google Cloud Certified Cloud Digital Leader, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, and Apollo Certified Graph Developer (both Associate and Professional levels).
Throughout his career, Shashi has demonstrated expertise in full-stack enterprise development, working with technologies spanning Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift), and modern CI/CD practices. His experience encompasses financial services, automotive, healthcare, and logistics industries, where he has consistently delivered mission-critical applications with high availability and regulatory compliance.
As a technical leader, Shashi has successfully mentored development teams, established best practices for software development, and driven digital transformation initiatives. His proven ability to align technical solutions with business objectives, combined with his deep understanding of enterprise architecture patterns, makes him a valuable asset in complex, large-scale technology implementations.
Shashi's career trajectory reflects continuous growth from Software Engineer to his current senior leadership role, demonstrating his commitment to staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practices in the rapidly evolving IT landscape.

Shashi Kumar Munugoti is a seasoned Principal Application Engineer and Solution Architect based in Pittsburgh, PA, with over 20 years of comprehensive IT experience specialising in Java technologies, cloud architecture, and enterprise-scale microserv... Show more

I'm David Aniebo, a software development engineer interested in product quality, tooling, automation, and developer operations. I specialize in building scalable, high-performing, sustainable software solutions that consistently exceed business and user expectations.

I enjoy sharing insights with the developer community through speaking engagements and workshops.

I'm David Aniebo, a software development engineer interested in product quality, tooling, automation, and developer operations. I specialize in building scalable, high-performing, sustainable software solutions that consistently exceed business and u... Show more

Shalini Sivasamy is a Senior AI & Machine Learning Engineer specializing in building scalable, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence solutions across financial services and cloud ecosystems. Currently contributing to advanced AI initiatives at leading institutions, she focuses on leveraging Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to transform complex business workflows and decision-making processes.

With deep expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and intelligent document processing, Shalini has developed production-ready AI systems that enhance operational efficiency, reduce processing time, and unlock actionable insights from unstructured data. Her work spans end-to-end AI system design from model development and evaluation to deployment using cloud-native architectures.

A strong advocate for responsible and trustworthy AI, Shalini actively explores challenges related to model reliability, governance, and real-world deployment of large language models. She has authored peer-reviewed publications and contributed to academic and industry research, while also serving as a reviewer for international conferences and journals in AI and data science.

Beyond her technical contributions, Shalini is a recognized thought leader and speaker in AI innovation, frequently sharing insights on enterprise RAG systems, agentic workflows, and AI-driven transformation in financial institutions. Her unique ability to bridge traditional software engineering with cutting-edge AI makes her a key voice in advancing intelligent, scalable, and responsible AI solutions.

Shalini Sivasamy is a Senior AI & Machine Learning Engineer specializing in building scalable, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence solutions across financial services and cloud ecosystems. Currently contributing to advanced AI initiatives at lea... Show more

Oussama is a seasoned Android engineer with roots dating back to the Java and ADT era. Passionate about native mobile development, he thrives in building robust Android apps with Kotlin as his language of choice. Oussama enjoys connecting with people from around the world, whether it's to discuss mobile tech or share cultural insights.

Oussama is a seasoned Android engineer with roots dating back to the Java and ADT era. Passionate about native mobile development, he thrives in building robust Android apps with Kotlin as his language of choice. Oussama enjoys connecting with people... Show more

Ralph is the Director of Security of Gridlock Security (GridlockSec) - a company he founded that focuses on cybersecurity consulting services. He has 10 years experience in the industry as a Security Consultant/Pentester/Security Researcher for a few companies such as Microsoft, NCC Group, Hewlett-Packard (HP), Forward Security, and Ernst & Young (E&Y).
His expertise is mainly Web, Mobile, and Network Pentesting, Threat Modelling, Security Architecture Review, and Security Design Reviews. When he was a Senior Security Engineer at Microsoft, he dealt with security architecture reviews, security design reviews, threat modelling, security research, code reviews, and pentesting on the dedicated product he is directly working on with 100+ software engineers. The threat modelling practice he had daily done with his software engineers had helped secure the product and promoted a culture of secure coding and engineering of the said software.

He is also a major active contributor and a member of the working group for the OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS) project, making the standard better for fellow pentesters and developers alike.

He trained attendees at BSides Vancouver 2025, BSides Orlando 2025 and BSides Luxembourg 2026 for the same workshop, "Threat Modelling Starter Training" which had been well received. He has presented his talk entitled, "OWASP ASVS: A Methodical and Practical Approach to Application Security Testing" on OWASP AppSec Pacific Northwest conference (PNW) 2024 in Vancouver, BC Canada. He has also presented a similar presentation aimed for beginners delivered online at HackStop Cybersecurity Summit 2024 held in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Ralph is the Director of Security of Gridlock Security (GridlockSec) - a company he founded that focuses on cybersecurity consulting services. He has 10 years experience in the industry as a Security Consultant/Pentester/Security Researcher for a few... Show more

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

Giridhar Raj Singh Chowhan is a seasoned software leader with over 17 years of international experience, including more than 13 years at Microsoft. Currently serving as a Senior Partner Solution Architect at Microsoft USA, he has built a distinguished career spanning multiple roles as Technical Program Manager, Solutions Architect, Technical Lead, and Software Engineer across diverse industries including retail, healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Throughout his tenure at Microsoft, Giridhar has been instrumental in designing and launching major cloud solutions, including Microsoft Cloud for Retail Products (Store Operations Assist, Personalized Shopping AI Agent and Store Operations AI Agent), Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, and Microsoft Vaccination Management. His technical expertise encompasses the full Microsoft ecosystem: Dynamics 365 ERP and CRM applications, Azure services, Power Platform, AI solutions, and data integration platforms—a rare combination that positions him as a unique asset in the digital transformation landscape.
Giridhar's impact extends beyond technical contributions. He led the technical workstream for New Zealand's largest farming co-op digital transformation, one of Microsoft's top 5 global projects, generating multimillion-dollar returns. His work on COVID-19 vaccination portals for King County and Montgomery County demonstrated his ability to deliver critical solutions under pressure. He has authored comprehensive training materials published on Microsoft Learn and contributed to Well Architected frameworks for healthcare and sustainability industries.
As owner and moderator of a LinkedIn technical community with over 14,000 members, including executives from major technology companies, Giridhar actively fosters industry knowledge sharing. His expertise is recognized globally—he was ranked #77 among Microsoft Dynamics Top 100 Influential People worldwide and #6 in Asia by DynamicsWorld.co.uk in 2012.
Giridhar's extensive certification portfolio includes multiple Microsoft Dynamics, Azure, and Power Platform credentials, reinforcing his technical depth. His international experience across the USA, Canada, Germany, and New Zealand, combined with his mentorship of numerous professionals, reflects his commitment to driving innovation and developing talent in the technology sector and is an official member and expert panelist in Forbes Technology Council.

Giridhar Raj Singh Chowhan is a seasoned software leader with over 17 years of international experience, including more than 13 years at Microsoft. Currently serving as a Senior Partner Solution Architect at Microsoft USA, he has built a distinguishe... Show more

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

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

Jason Tartalone NRP, NCEE, FAWM, FAEEM

Jason Tartalone is the founding member and owner of Sergeant Rescue Training & Consulting, a professional training organization focused on wilderness medicine, search and rescue, and emergency services education. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Jason served for 12 years as both a Combat Medic and Flight Paramedic, with multiple deployments to Afghanistan and other austere environments. His operational experience has shaped a career deeply rooted in high-stakes, remote, and resource-limited care.

With over 22 years of experience in wilderness search and rescue and 21 years as an active EMS provider, Jason is widely recognized as a leader in the field. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine, has completed a Fellowship of Austere Extreme Environment Medicine, and has completed a Fellowship in Wilderness and Extreme Medicine (WEM), where he specialized in Mountain and High Altitude Medicine and Rescue Medicine.

Jason is a dedicated educator and serves as Affiliate Faculty for the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) and plays a key role in shaping national standards for wilderness care as a founding member of the Wilderness Curriculum Committee for the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR). He also held a seat on the NASAR Board of Directors and is one of the organization’s lead instructors and evaluators. His mission is to deliver high-quality, reality-based training that prepares responders to perform under pressure in the world’s most demanding environments.

Jason Tartalone NRP, NCEE, FAWM, FAEEM Jason Tartalone is the founding member and owner of Sergeant Rescue Training & Consulting, a professional training organization focused on wilderness medicine, search and rescue, and emergency services educa... Show more

Software architect with almost 10 years of expertise in cloud systems. On a day-to-day basis, I work primarily with Azure & AWS clouds, with a specialisation in med-tech projects. Throughout my career, I led 10+ IT projects into production, which survived the hardest test — users. My main focus is to improve Cybersecurity awareness in the project, and show that it's an easy job to understand and solve threats, which at the beginning looks like a huge elephant, but at the end they are just little mice

Software architect with almost 10 years of expertise in cloud systems. On a day-to-day basis, I work primarily with Azure & AWS clouds, with a specialisation in med-tech projects. Throughout my career, I led 10+ IT projects into production, which sur... Show more

Innovation, Strategy, and Agility Consultant with 15 years of experience driving organizational and agile transformations across industries, service areas, and teams in over 15 countries.

A recognized trainer and facilitator, I have helped develop thousands of professionals in high-performance leadership, design thinking, agile principles and practices, continuous improvement, Kanban, flow metrics, and customer experience.

As a specialist in performance indicators and business metrics, I have extensive experience implementing KPIs, Balanced Scorecard (BSC), and OKRs, enabling teams to reach new performance levels through data-driven decision-making.

Passionate about mentoring and coaching, I support teams and individuals in open innovation, business agility, agile high-performance teams, continuous improvement, performance management, and value stream optimization.

A community leader and event organizer, I have played key roles in Agile Brazil, Agile Coach Camp, Caipira Ágil, Agile Beer, and Agile Campinas, bringing practitioners together to share knowledge and advance agility. As a speaker and facilitator, I have contributed to global conferences, fostering collaboration and practical learning.

Currently serving as Executive Director at Agile Alliance Brazil, I am dedicated to expanding agile practices and mindset by supporting communities and industry events nationwide.

Innovation, Strategy, and Agility Consultant with 15 years of experience driving organizational and agile transformations across industries, service areas, and teams in over 15 countries. A recognized trainer and facilitator, I have helped develop... Show more

I enjoy building digital solutions that make everyday work easier, especially in healthcare, education, and research. Working with Laravel, Vue.js, and other modern technologies, I focus on creating practical, reliable, and user-friendly applications.

I am particularly interested in digital health, innovation, and the use of technology to improve services and create positive impact within African communities.

I enjoy building digital solutions that make everyday work easier, especially in healthcare, education, and research. Working with Laravel, Vue.js, and other modern technologies, I focus on creating practical, reliable, and user-friendly applications... Show more

I am a passionate open-source advocate and currently serve as the Open Source Community Manager at Oky, helping to build inclusive, participatory spaces of period tracking for girls. I am also an Open Source Fact-Checking Community Facilitator at Climate+Tech, using tech to fight misinformation and support climate action.

With over four years of experience in community building and public speaking, I have led initiatives, mentored developers, and organized events that bring people together around impactful technology. I am also a GitHub Campus Expert and a Torc Ambassador, actively supporting developer growth across Africa and beyond.

At my foundation, I am a hands-on Android developer with a growing enthusiasm for web development. I love developing mobile applications using Kotlin, Android Studio, and other SDKs and geeking out now and then about building responsive web experiences with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Currently learning React. Whether code or community, my goal is simple: to harness tech as an agent of empowerment.

I thrive in collaborative spaces, enjoy contributing to open-source projects, and constantly seek new ways to learn, teach, and grow. Whether it's building apps, sharing knowledge on stage, or sparking conversations online, I am all about making a positive impact through technology.

I am a passionate open-source advocate and currently serve as the Open Source Community Manager at Oky, helping to build inclusive, participatory spaces of period tracking for girls. I am also an Open Source Fact-Checking Community Facilitator at Cli... Show more

Vanchhit Khare is an AI systems engineer, published researcher, and music producer. He
works at the intersection of agentic intelligence, automation infrastructure, and creative system
design. His experience spans large scale implementations in finance and healthcare, and his
research focuses on multi agent collaboration, contextual memory, and machine driven
coordination. He also creates electronic music that blends structured logic with emotional
storytelling. Learn more at https://vkhare.online.

Vanchhit Khare is an AI systems engineer, published researcher, and music producer. He works at the intersection of agentic intelligence, automation infrastructure, and creative system design. His experience spans large scale implementations in fin... Show more

Dr. Julia Grosse is the founder of The Cyclical CEO™, where she helps high-performing women and business teams achieve sustainable growth by syncing strategy with biology. With a background in biology and years of field research—including leadership experience during the largest polar science mission of our time, the MOSAiC Arctic Expedition—Julia bridges performance science, female leadership, and business systems.

Her career began as a scientist, but burnout and firsthand leadership experience in extreme environments revealed a missing piece: productivity and decision-making don’t operate on a 24-hour schedule, especially for women. This insight led her to pioneer rhythm-based business frameworks that combine hormonal intelligence, cognitive science, and modern productivity models.

Through her signature programs—like the Business Rhythm Blueprint and the S.C.A.L.E. Method—Julia has equipped leaders, entrepreneurs, and HR professionals across Europe to harness their natural cycles for better focus, communication, and wellbeing. Her work has been featured in New Me Event Series, Leaders Perception Magazine, and the Womanship “Behind the Bio” podcast.

Julia’s practical, evidence-based approach activates audiences: her sessions don’t just inform—they inspire action and lasting results. Whether you’re scaling a business, building resilient teams, or seeking new models for sustainable performance, Julia brings a fresh science-backed perspective that redefines leadership for the future of work.

Dr. Julia Grosse is the founder of The Cyclical CEO™, where she helps high-performing women and business teams achieve sustainable growth by syncing strategy with biology. With a background in biology and years of field research—including leadership ... Show more

Dr. Carmela Maxell is a licensed mental health professional, professor, author, podcast host, proud mother of three, and woman of color dedicated to making psychology practical, accessible, and deeply human. She is the creator and host of the *Rooted & Rising* podcast, where she translates evidence-based mental health concepts into engaging conversations that help listeners navigate resilience, grief, relationships, leadership, identity, and personal growth.

Drawing on years of experience in behavioral health, higher education, and leadership, Carmela is passionate about bridging the gap between clinical knowledge and everyday life. Her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful conversations can change lives, and she strives to create spaces where people feel seen, challenged, and empowered to grow.

In addition to podcasting, Carmela is the author of *Bereavement*, a dystopian novel exploring grief, memory, and what it means to remain human in a society that regulates emotion. Whether speaking to students, podcast creators, professionals, or community audiences, she brings warmth, authenticity, humor, and practical insight to every conversation.

As a woman of color, educator, clinician, author, and single mother balancing multiple careers, Carmela brings a unique perspective on resilience, sustainable creativity, and building meaningful connections through storytelling. Her mission is simple: to help people—and the creators who reach them—build trust, foster authentic connection, and create lasting impact, one conversation at a time.

Dr. Carmela Maxell is a licensed mental health professional, professor, author, podcast host, proud mother of three, and woman of color dedicated to making psychology practical, accessible, and deeply human. She is the creator and host of the *Rooted... Show more

I am a pharmaceutical leader and neurodiversity coach working at the intersection of science, leadership, and lived experience.

For over a decade, I have worked in global biotech and CDMO environments, leading Quality Control and manufacturing support functions, delivering large transformation programmes, and driving operational excellence within complex, highly regulated systems. I understand performance, accountability, and what it takes to lead in high-pressure environments.

Alongside my corporate career, I founded NeuroSpacious, a coaching practice dedicated to supporting neurodivergent professionals in the workplace. I bring several years of coaching experience in high demanding settings. My work focuses on helping individuals build sustainable systems that work with their brains rather than against them.

As someone with ADHD, I know the invisible load of masking, burnout cycles, hyperfocus, and executive function challenges. I also know the strengths that come with a different cognitive profile. My coaching model, NeuroSpacious, is rooted in neuroscience, behavioural science, and workplace psychology. It guides individuals to regulate, clarify, act, and recover so they can rediscover who they are beneath years of adaptation and pressure.

My mission is to help neurodivergent individuals thrive at work, by understanding their nervous system, their patterns, and their strengths. When people reconnect with how their brain actually works, performance becomes sustainable and identity becomes clearer.

I speak about neurodiversity, inclusive leadership, sustainable productivity, and psychological safety, translating research into practical strategies leaders and teams can apply immediately.

I am a pharmaceutical leader and neurodiversity coach working at the intersection of science, leadership, and lived experience. For over a decade, I have worked in global biotech and CDMO environments, leading Quality Control and manufacturing sup... Show more

I'm Pillippa Pérez Pons, a Frontend Software Engineer, I am passionate about developing innovative web applications that enhance user experiences and improve efficiency. Originally from Chile, I have been living in the Bay Area for the past five years, embracing the vibrant tech community here.

Volunteering and community involvement are core to who I am. In 2019 and 2020, I mentored young girls through Niñas Pro, helping them develop their technical skills and inspiring their interest in technology. I also contributed to Django Girls in 2020, creating a welcoming environment for women to learn coding. In 2023, I had the opportunity to be an organizer for JSConf Chile, fostering a collaborative and inclusive tech community. Additionally, I played a significant role in JavaScript Chile 2023, promoting education and growth within the local JavaScript community. My commitment is to empower underrepresented groups and encourage them to pursue careers in technology, believing in their potential to make a significant impact.

I'm Pillippa Pérez Pons, a Frontend Software Engineer, I am passionate about developing innovative web applications that enhance user experiences and improve efficiency. Originally from Chile, I have been living in the Bay Area for the past five year... Show more

Ing. Electrónico. He trabajado desarrollando software en diversos entornos, desde microcontroladores, FPGAs, videojuegos y aplicaciones web

Ing. Electrónico. He trabajado desarrollando software en diversos entornos, desde microcontroladores, FPGAs, videojuegos y aplicaciones web Show more

A Morehouse College alum, Veteran, and Solution Architect, Nolan S. Code specializes in the infrastructure that makes AI possible. He has spent years designing secure, large-scale systems for global enterprises and now applies that rigor to community impact. As Founder and Executive Director of the Atlanta AI and Robotics Initiative (AARI), Nolan is building a "Garage Data Center" culture in Atlanta, teaching applied architecture to turn concepts into deployed reality. He believes that as AI commoditizes code, the future belongs to those who own the infrastructure.

A Morehouse College alum, Veteran, and Solution Architect, Nolan S. Code specializes in the infrastructure that makes AI possible. He has spent years designing secure, large-scale systems for global enterprises and now applies that rigor to community... Show more

Josefin Hahn is a certified nature mental trainer with professional roots as a lawyer in the field of renewable energies. From this time, she knows exactly what mental load, high pressure and complex decisions mean. Today, she combines nature awareness, mental self-management and mindfulness to help people achieve greater inner peace, strength and relaxed thinking – in a working world that is often fast-paced and demanding. She also works as a coach and speaker.

Josefin Hahn is a certified nature mental trainer with professional roots as a lawyer in the field of renewable energies. From this time, she knows exactly what mental load, high pressure and complex decisions mean. Today, she combines nature awarene... Show more

Harish Kumar Kanukuntla is an accomplished Data Engineer with extensive expertise in big data technologies, cloud platforms, and ETL development. Currently serving at McKesson Corporation since September 2021, he specialises in designing and implementing unified data model architectures using Databricks, PySpark, and Delta Lake on the Google Cloud Platform. His work focuses on developing robust data ingestion pipelines, automating data processing workflows, and ensuring seamless integration across diverse systems and technologies.
With a strong foundation in both traditional and modern data engineering practices, Harish has demonstrated proficiency across multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP. His technical arsenal includes hands-on experience with Databricks for big data processing, Talend for data integration, and various Hadoop ecosystem components such as HDFS, Hive, Impala, and Sqoop. He has successfully architected CI/CD deployment pipelines using Jenkins and S3, while developing custom Python UDFs for complex data transformations and integrations with RDS and Delta Lake environments.
Before McKesson, Harish held data engineering positions at Booz Allen Hamilton and Cylance Inc., where he developed comprehensive ETL solutions using Talend Data Integration and Big Data tools. His responsibilities included designing data warehouse architectures, implementing data governance frameworks, conducting performance analysis on high-volume data processing jobs, and leading migration projects from legacy systems to modern data platforms like Netezza and cloud-based solutions. He has also served in roles at FastMed Urgent Care, MprSoft Inc., and YK Software Solutions, gaining valuable experience in dimensional modelling, SSIS development, database administration, and reporting services.
Harish holds impressive academic credentials, including a Master's in Information Systems Security from the University of the Cumberlands (May 2020), a Master's in Computer Science from Northwestern Polytechnic University (December 2016), and a Bachelor's in Information Technology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (June 2014). He is also a Certified Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator and Certified Talend DI Developer. His domain expertise spans healthcare, banking, and finance sectors, where he has consistently delivered data solutions that drive business insights and operational efficiency.

Harish Kumar Kanukuntla is an accomplished Data Engineer with extensive expertise in big data technologies, cloud platforms, and ETL development. Currently serving at McKesson Corporation since September 2021, he specialises in designing and implemen... Show more

Alexandra Popa is the Founder of Clarity Layer, a boutique data strategy firm specializing in ethical AI, data governance, and organizational intelligence. With over 15 years of experience in analytics and data leadership, she helps companies—from fast-moving startups to established players—turn chaos into clarity.

Her speaking style blends thought-provoking insight with dry wit and practical advice. A passionate advocate for neuroinclusive leadership and ethical tech, Alexandra is known for making complex concepts accessible without watering them down.

She regularly speaks at conferences, mentors with Women in Tech, and consults for impact-driven organizations seeking smarter, more sustainable data practices.

Alexandra Popa is the Founder of Clarity Layer, a boutique data strategy firm specializing in ethical AI, data governance, and organizational intelligence. With over 15 years of experience in analytics and data leadership, she helps companies—from fa... Show more

Vara Bonthu is a Principal Technologist for Open Source – Data, AI & Kubernetes at AWS, and a CNCF Maintainer for the Kubeflow Spark Operator and MCP Server for Spark History Server. He leads the Data-on-EKS and AI-on-EKS open-source initiatives, helping organizations architect and scale distributed data and AI workloads on Kubernetes.
With hands-on experience managing Spark deployments across thousands of nodes and hundreds of thousands of pods, Vara focuses on performance optimization, workload resiliency, and AI-driven observability for cloud-native data frameworks including Apache Spark, Ray, and Kubeflow. He actively contributes to CNCF and open-source communities, advancing standards for scalable data processing, AI inference, and agentic AI systems on Kubernetes.

Vara Bonthu is a Principal Technologist for Open Source – Data, AI & Kubernetes at AWS, and a CNCF Maintainer for the Kubeflow Spark Operator and MCP Server for Spark History Server. He leads the Data-on-EKS and AI-on-EKS open-source initiatives, hel... Show more

Sai C. Hanumara is an accomplished IT professional with over a decade of experience in configuration management, build and release engineering, process optimization, and database management. He has extensive expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS), DevOps automation, and continuous integration using Jenkins, along with strong proficiency in version control, scripting, and ETL processes. Sai has successfully developed and deployed data integration workflows, advanced reporting solutions, and scalable infrastructure for leading organizations. Holding a Master’s degree in Computer Science and Information Systems from the University of Michigan Flint, he combines strong technical skills with effective communication and problem-solving abilities to deliver efficient, high-quality solutions across diverse IT environments.

Sai C. Hanumara is an accomplished IT professional with over a decade of experience in configuration management, build and release engineering, process optimization, and database management. He has extensive expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS), De... Show more

Jess is a seasoned leader, speaker, and author with deep tech industry experience since the mid-2000s.

She has coached hundreds, combining empathy, real-world insight, and practical expertise.

Focused on generative AI and immersive learning dojos, she’s a leading voice in AI-driven performance. As the author of The Dojo Coach’s Pocket Guide, Jess distills her diverse experience into action, helping organizations maximize their performance.

Jess is a seasoned leader, speaker, and author with deep tech industry experience since the mid-2000s. She has coached hundreds, combining empathy, real-world insight, and practical expertise. Focused on generative AI and immersive learning doj... Show more

Shreyan is an Senior Executive at KPMG India, specializing in AI, IoT, Cloud and emerging technologies like Blockchain, Extended Reality (XR), and Low-Code Platforms. A passionate tech enthusiast and speaker, Shreyan brings a dynamic blend of technical expertise and clear communication to every engagement. He is also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional.
His experience spans developing and implementing innovative solutions, exploring the practical applications of cutting-edge technologies, and advocating for open-source contributions. As a former Microsoft Gold Student Ambassador, Shreyan is committed to sharing his knowledge and inspiring others in the tech community.

Shreyan is an Senior Executive at KPMG India, specializing in AI, IoT, Cloud and emerging technologies like Blockchain, Extended Reality (XR), and Low-Code Platforms. A passionate tech enthusiast and speaker, Shreyan brings a dynamic blend of technic... Show more