Ashwini Mahendiran is a versatile professional with a Master's degree specialized in AI and over four years of experience in full-stack AI development and data science. With a proven track record of winning multiple hackathons and research expos, Ms. Mahendiran excels in driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions. Her expertise lies at the intersection of Data, AI, and Software Development, where she leverage cutting-edge technology to address complex challenges. Known for her collaborative approach and strong communication skills, Ms. Mahendiran thrives in dynamic environments, inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals. Committed to Responsible and Ethical AI, Ms. Mahendiran is passionate about shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future in the tech industry.

Ashwini Mahendiran is a versatile professional with a Master's degree specialized in AI and over four years of experience in full-stack AI development and data science. With a proven track record of winning multiple hackathons and research expos, Ms... Show more

Cloud and Onprem architect in the Microsoft world, I work in various areas (MS security, Identity, MS server infrastructure, etc.). I'm also an author with Editions ENI and a trainer with Linkedin Learning.

Cloud and Onprem architect in the Microsoft world, I work in various areas (MS security, Identity, MS server infrastructure, etc.). I'm also an author with Editions ENI and a trainer with Linkedin Learning. Show more

Shweta Vohra is an Architect, Author, and Inventor with over 20 years of experience designing medium to complex platforms across industries.
She specialises in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, hybrid cloud, cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, data, and AI/ML technologies. She has led cross-functional teams across geographies and delivered impactful presentations at international conferences.
She is committed to bringing clarity where there’s noise and wisdom where there’s hype. Her book, "Decoding Platform Patterns", is her way of scaling ideas and sharing hard-won lessons in platform engineering with the world — one blueprint at a time.

Shweta Vohra is an Architect, Author, and Inventor with over 20 years of experience designing medium to complex platforms across industries. She specialises in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, hybrid cloud, cloud-native platforms, K... Show more

Sanchit Srivastava is a seasoned data strategist with a distinguished career spanning over 18 years. With a deep understanding of advanced Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Data Observability and modern Data Architecture, Sanchit has successfully delivered transformative data solutions across diverse industries, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, pharmacy, and retail. His motto, "make data easier, faster and more reliable" encapsulates his belief in the transformative power of data.

Currently leading Data Analytics and Data Architecture at a Fortune 500 CPG company, Sanchit is responsible for delivering robust data platforms and fostering a data-driven culture. His focus on Responsible Generative AI is driving innovation and efficiency across the organization. His forward-thinking approach has positioned him as a pioneer in the adoption of Responsible Generative AI, empowering teams to leverage the power of AI ethically and responsibly. Sanchit’s current focus on AI on unstructured data, large language models, generative AI, guided data analytics, data observability, data architecture, and data catalogs positions him as a thought leader in the industry.

Sanchit Srivastava is a seasoned data strategist with a distinguished career spanning over 18 years. With a deep understanding of advanced Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Generative AI, Data Observability and modern Data Architecture, Sanchit has s... Show more

ASCTI Master Dog Trainer, ASCTI Certified HRD K9 Handler

ASCTI Master Dog Trainer, ASCTI Certified HRD K9 Handler Show more

Brian Meeker is a full stack engineer who occasionally leaves his basement in Indiana. Currently, he works as a Senior Engineer at GetThru. He works mostly in Elixir these days, but has a past littered with a wide variety of technologies and platforms. Outside of work, Brian is a devoted father, avid nerd, and lover of metal.

Brian Meeker is a full stack engineer who occasionally leaves his basement in Indiana. Currently, he works as a Senior Engineer at GetThru. He works mostly in Elixir these days, but has a past littered with a wide variety of technologies and platform... Show more

Jai is a B.Tech student at IIT Madras and a Google Summer of Code contributor to OWASP Nettacker, where he has been actively developing new features and improvements under the mentorship of Mr. Sam Stepanyan. He has previously presented at UC Berkeley’s summit on multi-model AI architectures and a tool he developed. With international debating experience, Jai brings good communication skills and stage presence to his talks.

Jai is a B.Tech student at IIT Madras and a Google Summer of Code contributor to OWASP Nettacker, where he has been actively developing new features and improvements under the mentorship of Mr. Sam Stepanyan. He has previously presented at UC Berkele... Show more

Vinayak Mitty is a data and AI leader with a PhD in the field, researcher, and creator of the Data Impact Framework. Host of the Data Democracy podcast, he helps organizations transform data into measurable business outcomes. His upcoming book, the AI Compass, explores how data teams can thrive in the AI era.

Vinayak Mitty is a data and AI leader with a PhD in the field, researcher, and creator of the Data Impact Framework. Host of the Data Democracy podcast, he helps organizations transform data into measurable business outcomes. His upcoming book, the A... Show more

Enterprise Sustaining Architect and Strategic Leader with over 20 years of experience building secure, resilient software ecosystems.

Proven track record in driving and executing key company initiatives, translating complex technical requirements into robust business strategies, and accelerating platform adoption in high-value verticals (e.g., private 5G, Government).

Excels as a "general problem solver," proactively researching and advocating for disruptive technologies to inform architectural foresight, optimize scalable processes, drive growth, and solve complex operational challenges globally.

Enterprise Sustaining Architect and Strategic Leader with over 20 years of experience building secure, resilient software ecosystems. Proven track record in driving and executing key company initiatives, translating complex technical requirements ... Show more

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes the challenge of creating new tools and applications, and is an active speaker with talks and tutorials presented at multiple conferences.

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes t... Show more

Originally from India, I began my career as a software engineer before discovering my true passion—using data to solve problems and drive change. After earning my Master’s in Information Systems from Northeastern University, I’ve spent over eight years helping organizations uncover insights from complex datasets, with experience spanning e-commerce, finance, and large-scale enterprise operations.

My path from coding to data analysis has been shaped by curiosity and a drive to make sense of patterns others might overlook. More recently, my focus has expanded into AI and cloud technologies, where I explore how tools like AIOps and generative AI can transform industries—making IT operations smarter, faster, and more reliable.

Outside of work, I channel my creativity into generative AI projects and support causes close to my heart, including animal welfare. I’m also the proud parent of two rescue dogs who keep life joyful and grounded.

Originally from India, I began my career as a software engineer before discovering my true passion—using data to solve problems and drive change. After earning my Master’s in Information Systems from Northeastern University, I’ve spent over eight yea... Show more

Aivars Kalvāns is a FinTech developer, software architect, and consultant. He spent more than 18 years developing and architecting payment card software for acquiring and issuing, accounting and utility payments through mobile phones, ATMs, and POS terminals. At the moment he is a contractor for Ebury exploring the Foreign Exchange area of the FinTech landscape.

Aivars Kalvāns is a FinTech developer, software architect, and consultant. He spent more than 18 years developing and architecting payment card software for acquiring and issuing, accounting and utility payments through mobile phones, ATMs, and POS t... Show more

Hari regularly speaks on Cloud Governance, Agentic AI Systems, Data Engineering Leadership, and RegTech Innovation, inspiring enterprises to modernize responsibly and scale confidently in the AI-first era.

Hari regularly speaks on Cloud Governance, Agentic AI Systems, Data Engineering Leadership, and RegTech Innovation, inspiring enterprises to modernize responsibly and scale confidently in the AI-first era. Show more

Gian Wild is the CEO of AccessibilityOz, with offices in the United States, Europe and Australia. She has worked in accessibility industry since 1998, when she worked on the very first Australian accessible web site. Her major achievements include: six years’ active membership in the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Working Group contributing to WCAG2; her speech on the importance of web accessibility at the United Nations Conference of State Parties in 2015; and the release of the ICT Mobile Site Accessibility Testing Guidelines as the Mobile Sub-Committee Chair of the ICT Accessibility Testing Symposium. In 2019 Gian won the inaugural Accessibility Person of the Year. Gian speaks at conferences in Australia, US, Canada, South America and Europe.

Gian Wild is the CEO of AccessibilityOz, with offices in the United States, Europe and Australia. She has worked in accessibility industry since 1998, when she worked on the very first Australian accessible web site. Her major achievements include: s... Show more

Anh is a passionate Data Professional who has a solid international background in data analytics and data management across Asia and Europe. With more than 11 years of experience in different industries such as finance, ride-hailing, travel technology, manufacturing and wholesale, she is keen on bringing to the audience her unique perspectives, best practices and know-how when it comes to applying disruptive technologies.

Anh is a passionate Data Professional who has a solid international background in data analytics and data management across Asia and Europe. With more than 11 years of experience in different industries such as finance, ride-hailing, travel technolog... Show more

Antonio Prado è consulente e ricercatore nel campo della sicurezza del routing Internet. Supporta ISP, IXP e reti enterprise su RPKI/ROV, igiene IRR, mitigazione di hijack/route leak e procedure di incident response. È autore di articoli tecnici e accademici e co-autore del volume BGP from Theory to Practice. Ha presentato lavori e tenuto tutorial in contesti operator (es. RIPE, LACNIC, Namex) e collabora con associazioni di operatori in Italia. Nell’ambito del suo dottorato ha sviluppato RoSe-T, un framework per la verifica automatica della conformità alle azioni MANRS e delle policy BGP. Combina approccio data-driven, pratica operativa e automazione per portare le migliori pratiche di routing security in reti di diversa scala.

Antonio Prado è consulente e ricercatore nel campo della sicurezza del routing Internet. Supporta ISP, IXP e reti enterprise su RPKI/ROV, igiene IRR, mitigazione di hijack/route leak e procedure di incident response. È autore di articoli tecnici e ac... Show more

Jonathan Venguer is a film producer and entrepreneur focused on improving the filmmaking process through technology and community participation. He began his career working with Oscar-winning producers on major studio films such as Invictus and Safe before branching out into independent filmmaking. As both a producer and executive producer, he has worked on films like Medeas and Souvenir, gaining hands-on experience in development, production, and distribution.

Jonathan is the founder of SUM PICTURES, a membership-based film production platform that integrates blockchain to streamline production, enhance audience engagement, and maximize impact. Designed to provide filmmakers and production companies with tools for collaboration, funding, and data-driven decision-making, SUM PICTURES is pioneering a more transparent and participatory approach to filmmaking.

With a background in film production and a focus on innovation, Jonathan is exploring how blockchain technology can improve governance, funding, and distribution in the industry. He has received legal support from the Stand with Crypto Creators Defense Fund to ensure SUM PICTURES operates within regulatory best practices.

His insights on decentralized production, blockchain’s role in media, and audience-driven storytelling contribute to discussions on the future of entertainment and technology.

Jonathan Venguer is a film producer and entrepreneur focused on improving the filmmaking process through technology and community participation. He began his career working with Oscar-winning producers on major studio films such as Invictus and Safe ... Show more

Howard Globus

Cybersecurity Expert | Creator of The SAFE MatrixTM | Amazon Bestselling Author of "Unhackd"

Howard Globus is a cybersecurity evangelist and creator of The SAFE MatrixTM, a 4-step system designed to “outhack” the hackers and bulletproof small businesses. From starting as a 7-year-old computer prodigy to dedicating his career to protecting small and mid-sized businesses, Howard's mission has been to safeguard companies from both internal and external data breaches, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and operational continuity.

As the Amazon bestselling author of "Unhackd", a practical guide for staying safe online, Howard draws on decades of experience working with everyone from individuals to small businesses and Fortune 100 companies. His deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape has made him a sought-after expert, featured in Forbes, BAI (serving the financial industry), Gartner/Captera (on AI and Ransomware, Safety Detectives, Mindful Manna Podcast, The Bond Buyer, and as a guest writer for Karjaka.

In addition to his book, Howard is an in-demand keynote speaker who shares his expertise on cybersecurity for businesses, incident response, and the importance of proactive defense
strategies. His insights are invaluable for any journalist covering topics related to financial services, cybersecurity trends, and the risks facing small businesses today. Howard is available for expert commentary on topics including cybersecurity best practices, risk mitigation, incident response, and strategies for small businesses to stay safe in an increasingly digital world.

Howard Globus Cybersecurity Expert | Creator of The SAFE MatrixTM | Amazon Bestselling Author of "Unhackd" Howard Globus is a cybersecurity evangelist and creator of The SAFE MatrixTM, a 4-step system designed to “outhack” the hackers and bulle... Show more

Lakeidra Smith is the founder of The Cyber Consultant, a boutique firm offering Human-Centered Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Solutions tailored for modern families and mission-driven firms. A published author and sought-after speaker, Lakeidra transforms complex digital threats into empowering knowledge. Her Cyber Curiosity framework invites a more mindful, resilient relationship with technology, anchored in curiosity, caution, and care.

Lakeidra Smith is the founder of The Cyber Consultant, a boutique firm offering Human-Centered Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Solutions tailored for modern families and mission-driven firms. A published author and sought-after speaker, Lakeidra trans... Show more

Max has a wide variety of experience across varying industries. He spent several years working hands-on with OT devices and as an IT professional before transitioning to teaching full time. This experience built in him a rare combination of technical knowledge and people skills that made him ideally suited to physical penetration testing, social engineering, and red team exercises. This skill went largely untapped until Red Sentry brought him on. He is proud to say that he started at Red Sentry as a contract-based worker in an assistant role and very quickly proved his mettle, joining the team full time and rising all the way to the head of the Pentesting Program in under two years.

Max has a wide variety of experience across varying industries. He spent several years working hands-on with OT devices and as an IT professional before transitioning to teaching full time. This experience built in him a rare combination of technic... Show more

Ingegnere gestionale, nell'esperienza lavorativa con Ance Verona mi sono specializzato nella consulenza in materia di appalti pubblici, ambiente e sostenibilità, sviluppo progetti organizzativi, formativi, societari per le imprese di costruzioni.

Ingegnere gestionale, nell'esperienza lavorativa con Ance Verona mi sono specializzato nella consulenza in materia di appalti pubblici, ambiente e sostenibilità, sviluppo progetti organizzativi, formativi, societari per le imprese di costruzioni. Show more

Shumaila Ahmed is a Senior DevSecOps Engineer with extensive experience designing secure software pipelines for regulated industries. She has led security architecture and compliance initiatives, helping organizations align with SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR.

Shumaila specializes in integrating security into CI/CD workflows. Her work bridges DevSecOps, supply chain security, and AI-powered trust frameworks, with a focus on scalable, audit-ready infrastructure in multicloud setups.

An educator and open-source contributor, Shumaila has taught digital forensics at the postgraduate level and built cybersecurity awareness programs for underserved communities. She is passionate about simplifying complex compliance processes through automation.

Shumaila Ahmed is a Senior DevSecOps Engineer with extensive experience designing secure software pipelines for regulated industries. She has led security architecture and compliance initiatives, helping organizations align with SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 270... Show more

An accomplished management consultant with a consistent track record of success in risk identification, design, review, enhancement, implementation, and monitoring of numerous risk management programs. Currently completing a masters in digital business, Mfundo has gained expertise in digital transformation, business strategy for a digital world, innovation & corporate entrepreneurship, design thinking, and digitalising operations. He effectively applies these skills by implementing innovative risk management solutions, driving digital transformation initiatives, and optimizing business processes and helping organisations play and win in the digital era.

An accomplished management consultant with a consistent track record of success in risk identification, design, review, enhancement, implementation, and monitoring of numerous risk management programs. Currently completing a masters in digital busine... Show more

Accomplished technology leader with 25+ years of success driving innovation and transformation in global organisations. Expertise in enterprise transformation with hybrid multi-cloud architecture (GCP, AWS, Azure), User-focused platform engineering and modernisation and integration designs of GenAI into complex IT environments

Google Cloud Certified Fellow and Google Developer Expert in Google Cloud and AI, with extensive experience leading complex projects.

Accomplished technology leader with 25+ years of success driving innovation and transformation in global organisations. Expertise in enterprise transformation with hybrid multi-cloud architecture (GCP, AWS, Azure), User-focused platform engineering a... Show more

Tom is an engineer, writer and experienced people leader. His technical background and interests are extensive including security, software development, DevOps and engineering culture. In 2008 he famously declared management was not for him. Naturally, 6 years later he is responsible for 50 people across a number of teams - although he does try to write code when he can.

Tom is an engineer, writer and experienced people leader. His technical background and interests are extensive including security, software development, DevOps and engineering culture. In 2008 he famously declared management was not for him. Naturall... Show more

Keisa Avila inició su carrera en el mundo de la Inteligencia de Negocios, donde acumuló más de 15 años de experiencia trabajando con grandes volúmenes de información en sectores como banca, telecomunicaciones, retail y aerolíneas. En este recorrido lideró proyectos de Data Warehouse, modelado de datos y procesos ETL/ELT, asegurando que la información estuviera disponible y confiable para la toma de decisiones estratégicas.

En los últimos 5 años dio un paso decisivo hacia el Big Data y la Ciencia de Datos, participando en proyectos de migración a la nube y creación de Data Lakes en AWS, y desarrollando modelos analíticos que aplican machine learning e inteligencia artificial.

Cuenta con una Maestría en Inteligencia Artificial y una sólida trayectoria técnica que combina lo mejor de ambos mundos: la disciplina de BI y el poder predictivo de la ciencia de datos.

Ha sido speaker en conferencias regionales (incluido el AWS Community Day en Panamá), donde comparte casos prácticos, storytelling con datos y estrategias aplicables que muestran cómo transformar datos en valor real para las empresas. Su enfoque es claro: democratizar el acceso a la información y demostrar cómo la innovación tecnológica impacta en la eficiencia y la toma de decisiones empresariales.

Keisa Avila inició su carrera en el mundo de la Inteligencia de Negocios, donde acumuló más de 15 años de experiencia trabajando con grandes volúmenes de información en sectores como banca, telecomunicaciones, retail y aerolíneas. En este recorrido l... Show more

Leslie has 15 years of blending creative design and revenue-generating strategies to help strengthen brands and propel businesses forward. With a keen understanding that marketing is both art and science, she helps develop brands that genuinely resonate with their target audience and aren't afraid to be unconventional. Her history of re-focusing and revitalizing digital presences to generate increased profits and stakeholder buy-in is trusted by corporations and nonprofits alike.

Leslie is an entrepreneurship enthusiast who loves sharing how she turned her side hustle into a six-figure full time business utilizing her propriety P.L.A.N. Method. Leslie now teaches the P.L.A.N Method to aspiring entrepreneurs in engaging workshops and keynotes.

Leslie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Marketing with a Minor in English Language & Literature from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where she graduated as a Johnetta Haley Scholar, Dean’s List Scholar, and Enterprise Corporation Awardee.

Leslie is a Chicago area native, who now calls the St. Louis area home. Leslie enjoys hosting events, all kinds of trivia games, and traveling with her husband Jarrod.

Leslie has 15 years of blending creative design and revenue-generating strategies to help strengthen brands and propel businesses forward. With a keen understanding that marketing is both art and science, she helps develop brands that genuinely reson... Show more

With over 30 years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, and automation, Open Source technologies, and programming, Joel works with organizations to improve performance, optimize costs, security and strengthen operational reliability. He focuses on practical, real-world solutions that simplify architecture and deliver measurable outcomes.

With over 30 years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, and automation, Open Source technologies, and programming, Joel works with organizations to improve performance, optimize costs, security and strengthen operational reliability. He focuses on... Show more

Experienced Artificial Intelligence professor with research in developing advanced models for healthcare applications

Experienced Artificial Intelligence professor with research in developing advanced models for healthcare applications Show more

Visionary engineering leader and architect with 20+ years of experience, transforming health and mobile technologies. Designed innovative solutions, multi-tenant platforms, and led the deployment of 200+ mobile apps, including applications for COVID-19 trials with leading pharmaceutical companies. Driven high-impact software and R&D initiatives across startups and enterprises, contributing to successful acquisitions and shaping the future of decentralized trials. With deep expertise in software architecture, cloud platforms, and mobile technologies, I’m dedicated to architecting innovation, health, and mobility for a connected future.

Visionary engineering leader and architect with 20+ years of experience, transforming health and mobile technologies. Designed innovative solutions, multi-tenant platforms, and led the deployment of 200+ mobile apps, including applications for COVID-... Show more