Yingfan Xu is a Ph.D. researcher in Engineering (Data Science concentration) at Oklahoma State University, working on real-world multimodal AI. His recent work focuses on building reproducible pipelines that fuse relational clinical metadata with medical images for patient-level prediction tasks, and translating models into deployable systems. He has research experience across computer vision, multimodal learning, and machine learning engineering, and has published work on deep learning for early prediction of disease, wildlife monitoring and acoustic species identification. Yingfan enjoys sharing practical, end-to-end patterns that help data professionals move from SQL-managed data to production-ready AI.

Yingfan Xu is a Ph.D. researcher in Engineering (Data Science concentration) at Oklahoma State University, working on real-world multimodal AI. His recent work focuses on building reproducible pipelines that fuse relational clinical metadata with med... Show more

Ayush is a highly experienced AI & Data Consultant and Advisor with over 12 years of experience partnering with senior client leadership worldwide to design and deliver end-to-end intelligent solutions spanning sales & marketing, finance, and HR functions.

With deep expertise in Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Claude (Anthropic), Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and Azure, Ayush helps organizations move beyond traditional analytics toward AI-first transformation - embedding large language models, AI agents, and automation into real business workflows.
He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft Certified in Power BI, Power Platform, and Azure, and brings a rare combination of strategic advisory and fully hands-on development capability to every engagement.

Ayush is a trusted thought partner and AI leader for senior executives in the healthcare and biotech industry across the US, UK, Europe, Japan, and India — helping teams harness the power of Generative AI and Copilot to drive smarter decisions, automate complex processes, and unlock new productivity at scale.

Ayush is equally passionate about speaking and training. Having trained over 2,500 working professionals and students across 8 years, he is a recognized voice in the AI and data community — delivering impactful sessions on Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps, Microsoft Fabric, and Data Storytelling.

His commitment to helping professionals navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape reflects his belief that technology is only as powerful as the people empowered to use it.

Ayush is a highly experienced AI & Data Consultant and Advisor with over 12 years of experience partnering with senior client leadership worldwide to design and deliver end-to-end intelligent solutions spanning sales & marketing, finance, and HR func... Show more

Mohammed Nayeem is a cybersecurity researcher and healthcare IT professional focused on Zero Trust, Windows 11 security, and protecting clinical workstations and medical devices. With multiple publications, peer-review roles, and industry memberships, he drives modern cybersecurity and compliance excellence in healthcare.

Mohammed Nayeem is a cybersecurity researcher and healthcare IT professional focused on Zero Trust, Windows 11 security, and protecting clinical workstations and medical devices. With multiple publications, peer-review roles, and industry memberships... Show more

Alex Ischenko, SVP of Engineering at Rebrandly (The #1 platform for branded short URLs), began his career as a Software Engineer over 20 years ago, and moved to Senior Management roles.

Recently, Alex was included in the Top 100 Leaders @ CTO Craft, shaping the future of technology.

Alex is an AI-driven CTO focused on building scalable, high-impact products and empowering elite engineering teams.
He turns visionary ideas into global technology platforms that raise the bar for performance, innovation, and customer experience.

His extensive experience includes:

15+ years building and leading development teams
10+ years in startup environments
Managed 100+ FTE teams

Solid expertise in AI, GenAI, ML, SaaS, Insurtech, Healthcare and Fintech.

Alex is passionate about mentorship, eagerly sharing his leadership and architectural knowledge.

Alex Ischenko, SVP of Engineering at Rebrandly (The #1 platform for branded short URLs), began his career as a Software Engineer over 20 years ago, and moved to Senior Management roles. Recently, Alex was included in the Top 100 Leaders @ CTO Craf... Show more

Ilona Pietrzak, I’m a go-to agile enthusiast working as a Scrum Master! When I’m not diving into sprints, you’ll find me bringing some serious energy to training programs. With a background in medicine and a deep love for understanding how our brains work, I blend my knowledge into creating training programs that are not only educational but downright engaging. I’m a certified trainer „Training from the Back of the Room”, and fun fact – I’m currently geeking out on neurodidactics studies, adding more brainpower to my toolkit. Excited to share the agile wisdom and make learning a blast!

Ilona Pietrzak, I’m a go-to agile enthusiast working as a Scrum Master! When I’m not diving into sprints, you’ll find me bringing some serious energy to training programs. With a background in medicine and a deep love for understanding how our brains... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

AI security and cloud-native pipeline expert with about a decade of experience in building scalable, secure ML platforms. Currently leading Payment Integrity and Automation efforts at CVS Health with a focus on ML governance and infrastructure. Frequent speaker on GCP, AI/ML and enterprise-scale MLOps.

AI security and cloud-native pipeline expert with about a decade of experience in building scalable, secure ML platforms. Currently leading Payment Integrity and Automation efforts at CVS Health with a focus on ML governance and infrastructure. Frequ... Show more

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

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

Darius has over twenty five years of hands-on technical and managerial experience in roles spanning Solutions Architecture, Software Development, Data Architecture/Engineering, Performance Optimization, and Cloud Solutions.

He has advanced numerous organizations from startups to non-profits and Fortune 100 enterprises through the use of technology, and mentored hundreds of software developers and data engineers.

Darius has over twenty five years of hands-on technical and managerial experience in roles spanning Solutions Architecture, Software Development, Data Architecture/Engineering, Performance Optimization, and Cloud Solutions. He has advanced numerou... Show more

Thea Soehren, CBAP, is a celebrated leader, problem solver, speaker and Business Analyst with over 20 years of experience, and 15 in the Information Technology arena.

Thea has worked in the Information Technology field for much of that time. Her experience spans a variety of industries including nuclear, medical diagnostics, insurance, US Tax, software development, marketing, professional services and management consulting. Previously, she worked as an enterprise change consultant for KPMG.

Currently, Thea works for Cincinnati Insurance Company and is a member of the Business Analysis Center of Excellence (BACoE) for IT Business Analysts.

She has extensive experience working in both Waterfall and Agile projects, simultaneously serving a variety of roles, such as Business Analyst, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Agile Coach, Program Manager, Project Manager, Problem Solver and Head Cheerleader.

A lifelong learner, Thea has been coaching and teaching for 15 years. Since 2013, she has been involved in leading IIBA® Chapters in Kansas City, Topeka, and Tampa Bay, Florida. She is currently the President of the Tampa Bay, Florida USA Chapter and frequently speaks and leads multi-week study groups for other IIBA Chapters and various organizations worldwide. Thea is very active on LinkedIn and strives to assist every person she can.

Thea was one of the authors of the A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) as well as the book Business Analysis: Bridging the Gap Across Industries with the second in that series coming out in 2025.

Thea founded and leads the BA Force Multiplier Movement, a worldwide effort to engage individuals use stories to convey the value of Business Analysis, to realize their potential and provide encouragement.

She provides business consulting, personal coaching, speaks internationally and finds places to be a positive impact. When not working or teaching Business Analysis, Thea enjoys spending time with her husband, Lance, making their home a peaceful retreat, and finding new things to learn.

Thea Soehren, CBAP, is a celebrated leader, problem solver, speaker and Business Analyst with over 20 years of experience, and 15 in the Information Technology arena. Thea has worked in the Information Technology field for much of that time. Her e... Show more