HELLO :D | Maj Korent is a software engineer, researcher, and founder, working at the cutting edge of machine learning, computer vision, and embedded systems. A long-standing member of the Slovenian national robotics team, he competed at the highest international level and reached the RoboCup 2025 world finals, where he placed 3rd in the world. For his work he was named Student of the Year 2025 by the Electrical Engineering Association of Maribor and received a national Gold Award for young researchers in 2024.
His path started early. He wrote his first machine learning project, at 14. He was also serving on Slovenian student council and school board. On the robotics side, he built fully custom robots end to end, designing his own PCBs, writing low level drivers for sensors and motors on STM32 hardware, and training his own on-device vision models.
Through venture studio WMinus he develops web applications, industrial automation, and a tax certified ERP platform localized for Slovenia, Austria and Germany, with integrations into industrial robots and CNC systems. On top of that he is founding several startups of his own, bringing the same hands on, build it from scratch mindset to his products that he brought to robotics. He stays active in computer vision research, regularly presenting his work in Slovenia and internationally.

HELLO :D | Maj Korent is a software engineer, researcher, and founder, working at the cutting edge of machine learning, computer vision, and embedded systems. A long-standing member of the Slovenian national robotics team, he competed at the highest ... Show more

Dan is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in the ERP industry. During this time, he has worked in many different roles allowing him to truly understand the complete industry. The combined experience of marketing, sales, presales, consulting and training allows him to provide a truly unique perspective to prospects and customers.

Most recently he has specialized in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain, Business Intelligence and Power Platform, helping customers and partners understand their pains with reporting and analyzing the volumes of data they have. He has helped them identify proper solutions so they can truly gain value from their data.

In addition, Dan is an Adjunct Professor of Business teaching Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics. He is also the leader of the Southern California Dynamics 365 user group.

He is a frequent speaker and presenter at Microsoft and other related industry conferences and events including Microsoft Convergence, AXUG Summit, Microsoft Technical Conference and Power BI World Tour. He was recently recognized as a DUG Product Expert Superhero.

Dan is a CPA with over 30 years of experience in the ERP industry. During this time, he has worked in many different roles allowing him to truly understand the complete industry. The combined experience of marketing, sales, presales, consulting and t... Show more

Over nineteen years of experience in software development and design.
I have been passionate about cloud technologies for the last nine years.
My journey with the cloud began with Azure. However, about three years later, AWS became my primary cloud provider at work. 
From the beginning, I was impressed by how cloud technologies help engineers in their work and help deliver solutions much faster and easier. 
For the last four years, my interests and work mainly focused on serverless infrastructure, containerized applications, and search. 
Besides that, I am also curious about other cloud providers, like GCP and Azure.

I'm the AWS Community Builder.

Speaker and co-organizer of the "Mambo Jambo Cloud Talks" community meetup in Prague.

Over nineteen years of experience in software development and design. I have been passionate about cloud technologies for the last nine years. My journey with the cloud began with Azure. However, about three years later, AWS became my primary clou... Show more

Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech leaders, startups and investment teams. She combines her engineering expertise with strategic foresight to help organizations navigate digital transformation. Her current focus includes cybersecurity, ethical tech development, and human-AI-hybrid workforces.

Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech ... Show more

Hendrik Lösch works as a Management Consultant and Software Architect at ZEISS Digital Innovation. The focus of his daily work lies in the conception, development, and profound evaluation of software systems. His professional expertise ranges from software development to complex architectural questions and the modernization of organically grown structures.

For over a decade, he has been sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for topics such as Clean Code, software evolution, and the diverse facets of test automation. As a sought after expert, he has stood on the stages of well known conferences for over 120 presentations. His speaking engagements in recent years include the WeAreDevelopers World Congress, Developer Week (DWX) and IT Tage. Furthermore, as an active community member, he frequently speaks at various .NET User Groups and Java User Groups.

Alongside his presence as a speaker, he is a highly active author and trainer. He has contributed to two books and has shared his knowledge in around 50 articles for professional publications like Dotnetpro Informatik Aktuell and Entwickler Magazin. A special concern of his is the topic of resource efficient software development, for which he contributed as a coauthor to the Bitkom guide on the software lifecycle. His didactic experience also flows into practical workshops and video trainings, which he makes accessible to a broad audience via platforms like LinkedIn Learning.

In his presentations and texts, he always combines technological depth with a view of the big picture, be it in the reduction of technical debt, the integration of quality standards, or the design of future proof and sustainable software architectures.

Hendrik Lösch works as a Management Consultant and Software Architect at ZEISS Digital Innovation. The focus of his daily work lies in the conception, development, and profound evaluation of software systems. His professional expertise ranges from so... Show more

I have been a Linux and Unix consultant for over 30 years along with providing training courses in embedded Linux, Kernel Device Drivers and the Yocto Project.

As well as working with large muti-national corporations, I have taken several start-up designs from prototype through to full production and manufacturing - learning many painful lessions along the way.

I have been a Linux and Unix consultant for over 30 years along with providing training courses in embedded Linux, Kernel Device Drivers and the Yocto Project. As well as working with large muti-national corporations, I have taken several start-up... Show more

Mehdi is a senior software developer and system architect who has been designing and building production systems since 2000. Across that time he has delivered solutions in office automation, CRM, healthcare management, and industrial and logistics automation, working primarily on the .NET platform and with a strong commitment to clean, object-oriented design.

Since 2016 his work has centered on cloud computing and cloud-native architecture. More recently his main focus has become AI engineering: integrating large language models into real .NET applications through function calling and tool use, building retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, and combining vector search with graph databases such as ArangoDB and NebulaGraph for semantic discovery and reasoning. He also applies these techniques to production problems such as AI-driven root-cause analysis in observability systems.

He writes and speaks about .NET, Azure, practical LLM integration, function calling, vector and semantic search, and graph databases, sharing much of this hands-on work at dotnet-talk.com.

Mehdi is a senior software developer and system architect who has been designing and building production systems since 2000. Across that time he has delivered solutions in office automation, CRM, healthcare management, and industrial and logistics au... Show more

Senior Digital Product Leader dedicated to building ecosystems that bridge the gap between industrial assets and environmental impact. With eight years of experience across Not for Profit, Startups and Corporate, specialising in digital products, innovative IoT, digital twins and digital transformation. Dedicating my time at work to building a positive impact on climate change through a variety of digital products and services. A firm believer that innovation requires personal resilience, I openly share my professional expertise alongside the ups and downs of my personal health. Helping to de-stigmatise mental health and share burnout recovery tips in high-pressure industries.

Senior Digital Product Leader dedicated to building ecosystems that bridge the gap between industrial assets and environmental impact. With eight years of experience across Not for Profit, Startups and Corporate, specialising in digital products, inn... Show more

As the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption, Activation, and Deployment Leader at EY Americas, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation is at the core of my responsibilities. With a focus on strategy execution, I facilitate widespread adoption and maximize the utility of Microsoft 365, ensuring our cross-functional teams are engaged and the value of collaborative technologies is fully leveraged.

My tenure as a 10-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in M365 Copilot and Microsoft Viva underscores my commitment to community leadership and sharing best practices in technology use. The ability to navigate and influence digital transformation empowers our strategic relationship with Microsoft, enriching our go-to-market strategies and enhancing program management through top-to-top collaborative endeavors.

As the Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption, Activation, and Deployment Leader at EY Americas, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation is at the core of my responsibilities. With a focus on strategy execution, I facilitate widespread a... Show more

Shubham Raj, a Senior Engineer at Qualcomm and an Apache Airflow committer, is a full-stack engineer who builds semiconductor workflow orchestration infrastructure for the Snapdragon CPU team and has experience building data platforms on Kubernetes in private cloud environments.
He enjoys sharing knowledge and actively learning from the open-source community.

Shubham Raj, a Senior Engineer at Qualcomm and an Apache Airflow committer, is a full-stack engineer who builds semiconductor workflow orchestration infrastructure for the Snapdragon CPU team and has experience building data platforms on Kubernetes i... Show more

Andrew leads a small analytics team for a mid-sized automotive manufacturer, responsible for data integration, engineering, modeling, and visualization. The products in his team's stack include Azure Synapse Analytics, Fabric, and Power BI. He lives and works in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Andrew leads a small analytics team for a mid-sized automotive manufacturer, responsible for data integration, engineering, modeling, and visualization. The products in his team's stack include Azure Synapse Analytics, Fabric, and Power BI. He lives ... Show more

Daniela je voditeljica CroCubea, prve hrvatske satelitske misije i jednog od najuspješnijih STEM projekata u regiji, koji je Hrvatsku aktivno uključio u svemirski ekosustav i donio međunarodno priznanje American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Osnivačica je tvrtke Orbitalyx kroz koju surađuje s europskim i američkim svemirskim tvrtkama na poslovnom razvoju, komunikacijama i industrijskim partnerstvima. Djeluje i kao ekspert-mentor u programima ESA BIC Czech Republic, Cassini Business Accelerator i Women4Space.

Sudjelovala je u razvoju i lansiranju 8 satelitskih misija te kontinuirano radi na povezivanju industrije, institucija i edukacije kako bi nove generacije imale realan put prema karijeri u svemiru.

Uvrštena je na listu Top 100 Women in Aerospace 2025, globalnog izbora vodećih žena u aerospace i NewSpace sektoru.

Daniela je voditeljica CroCubea, prve hrvatske satelitske misije i jednog od najuspješnijih STEM projekata u regiji, koji je Hrvatsku aktivno uključio u svemirski ekosustav i donio međunarodno priznanje American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronaut... Show more

Nagaraj Sengodan is a cloud data and AI architect specializing in the design and governance of enterprise scale data, database, and AI platforms. Working at the intersection of modern data platforms, AI agents, and large scale regulated environments, he helps organizations connect data foundations to intelligent applications using pragmatic architectural and agentic design patterns.

Nagaraj Sengodan is a cloud data and AI architect specializing in the design and governance of enterprise scale data, database, and AI platforms. Working at the intersection of modern data platforms, AI agents, and large scale regulated environments,... Show more

A frequent speaker at events, Tam Hanna has seen both engineering and mobile development spaces in and out. His instagram account on electronics has more than 20000 followers.

A frequent speaker at events, Tam Hanna has seen both engineering and mobile development spaces in and out. His instagram account on electronics has more than 20000 followers. Show more

Bill helps organizations move beyond treating risk as a compliance exercise and instead weave it into how they conduct business. His work focuses on bridging the divide between business and technology so professionals across the enterprise can design, understand, and verify what is actually true.

Bill’s career sits at the intersection of business execution, engineering precision, and governance systems. He began his professional life building and operating complex systems and soon realized that the most significant failures were not technological at all. They were communication failures. Risk, compliance, and audit professionals speak one language. Engineers speak another. The result is friction, delay, and mutual misunderstanding. Rather than accept this divide as inevitable, Bill set out to build a bridge across it.

He calls that bridge Governance Engineering, the application of engineering principles to the systems of uncertainty and accountability that guide modern decisions. In his view, one can design governance as a system, verify it, and continuously improve it, just as with software. Policies become executable specifications, and assurance procedures become repeatable functions. This approach not only makes governance more efficient but also makes it verifiable.

Bill first brought this philosophy to a global audience as co-author of Investments Unlimited (IT Revolution, 2022). The novel reframes how IT organizations approach compliance in the era of DevOps, illustrating how financial institutions can transform regulation from a bottleneck into a catalyst for innovation. The book became a touchstone for technical leaders seeking to move audit and risk from reactive oversight to proactive design.

He continued to explore the intersection of human and digital systems through articles such as “Digital Mirror: Reflecting Changes in GRC with Digital Twins” and “AI-Enabled Digital Twins: Revolutionizing Efficiency for Modern Enterprises” (IT Revolution). In this work, Bill probes more profound questions about technology and trust. His writing bridges philosophy and practice, showing how risk management in the age of AI depends on clarity rather than control.

As a practitioner, Bill has turned these ideas into tangible methods, technology, and tools. He is the creator of NAPE (Not Another Policy Engine), an open-source system that transforms static policy statements into executable assurance logic. With Attestify, he extends that logic into a living ecosystem that enables what he calls Autonomous Assurance, the ability for organizations to continuously prove they are operating as intended, within defined risk tolerances. Together, these projects reflect his conviction that risk and audit should not slow business down, but accelerate it by making trust measurable.

Bill’s work resonates because it speaks to every side of the enterprise conversation. To technologists, he offers a way to make governance tangible, an engineering problem with definable seams, inputs, and outputs. To risk and audit professionals, he provides a way to make technology intelligible, a system that can be reasoned about, proven, and trusted. And to executives, he offers a vision of governance not as a cost of control, but as a source of confidence.

Bill helps organizations move beyond treating risk as a compliance exercise and instead weave it into how they conduct business. His work focuses on bridging the divide between business and technology so professionals across the enterprise can design... Show more

Paula Ramos holds a PhD in Computer Vision and Machine Learning, with over 20 years of experience in the technological field. She has been developing novel integrated engineering technologies, mainly in Computer Vision, robotics, and Machine Learning applied to agriculture, since the early 2000s in Colombia. During her PhD and Postdoctoral research, she deployed multiple low-cost, smart edge, and IoT computing technologies, such as those used by farmers, that can be operated without expertise in computer vision systems. The central objective of Paula’s research has been to develop intelligent systems and machines that can understand and recreate the visual world around us to address real-world needs, such as those in the agricultural industry.

Paula Ramos holds a PhD in Computer Vision and Machine Learning, with over 20 years of experience in the technological field. She has been developing novel integrated engineering technologies, mainly in Computer Vision, robotics, and Machine Learning... Show more

Sandeep is a Mechanical Engineer turned Data Analytics engineer, specializing in using Data Science to solve Manufacturing and Product Development challenges.

Sandeep is a Mechanical Engineer turned Data Analytics engineer, specializing in using Data Science to solve Manufacturing and Product Development challenges. Show more

Danny is a cybersecurity practitioner specializing in blue team operations and threat intelligence. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University and brings a hands-on perspective from his role as a Cloud Support Specialist at Fishbowl, where a background in customer support, product integration, and post-deployment troubleshooting gives him a grounded understanding of how security decisions affect real users and real operations.

Danny holds certifications including SSCP, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, Network+, A+, Project+, ITIL 4 Foundation, and LPI Linux Essentials. His concentration in blue team operations and threat intelligence pairs technical depth with a service mindset, and he is an active contributor to his local security community through knowledge sharing and mentorship.

His talks focus on practical, zero-budget security work: the kind defenders can implement the week they get home, with tools they already have, and without needing budget approval.

Danny is a cybersecurity practitioner specializing in blue team operations and threat intelligence. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University and brings a hands-on perspective from his... Show more

Current Head of Cybersecurity Technology in the Electronics Manufacturing industry, holding multiple security certifications. Previously worked in operations and as a security vendor, with extensive hands-on experience from both enterprise and vendor perspectives. Specializes in red teaming, penetration testing, and threat intelligence analysis. Currently focused on building Purple Team capabilities, advocating for breaking down barriers between offense and defense, and adopting Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) to validate organizational resilience from an attacker’s perspective.

Current Head of Cybersecurity Technology in the Electronics Manufacturing industry, holding multiple security certifications. Previously worked in operations and as a security vendor, with extensive hands-on experience from both enterprise and vendor... Show more

Parikshit Chauhan is a Senior Database Expert and AI-Driven Data Engineer with 20+ years of experience spanning database administration, intelligent automation, digital transformation, and enterprise-scale data solutions. He brings deep expertise across MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Azure, Azure Databricks, AWS, Azure SQL, SQL Azure Managed Instance, PowerShell, Python, PySpark, Shell Scripting, and emerging AI/ML integration frameworks, including MCP (Model Context Protocol) server architectures that enable real-time, context-aware AI agent interactions with live data systems.
He currently serves as a Senior Database Administrator / Data Engineer at The David J. Joseph – NBT – NUCOR Company, where he architects and manages a modern, AI-augmented data platform. His responsibilities include Azure SQL Server administration, Databricks Unity Catalog governance, Delta Lake pipeline engineering, and deploying Databricks Apps for self-service analytics and operational dashboards. He drives AI/ML model integration into production data workflows, enabling predictive maintenance on engineering equipment data streams, anomaly detection across database
performance metrics, and intelligent automation of SOX audit requirements. He also leverages MCP server integrations to connect large language model agents directly to enterprise data sources, enabling natural language querying and AI-assisted data operations across approximately 15 database servers in the DJJ environment. Additional focus areas include data warehouse modernization, API-based data ingestion, and end-to-end DataOps across the Databricks Lakehouse platform.
Parikshit has worked with organizations and clients, including Fifth Third Bank, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, NHS, Alta College Inc., Conexa, NYUMC, NYPH, AT&T, and the Government of Gujarat projects. His experience includes SQL Server upgrades, high-availability setup, security, monitoring, replication, capacity planning, partitioning, data compression, index optimization, backup and restore, and RCA analysis.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from North Gujarat University, Gujarat, India, and has completed certifications and trainings, including MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration, SAFe 4.0, ITIL Foundation, Cloud Computing Foundation, Big Data and Hadoop Ecosystems Foundation, Web Modernization-BFS Foundation, and LDP_ASCENT Leadership Journey Certificate.
Parikshit is known for his problem-solving capabilities, communication skills, self-motivation, quick learning ability, and ability to work as both an independent contributor and collaborative team leader.

Parikshit Chauhan is a Senior Database Expert and AI-Driven Data Engineer with 20+ years of experience spanning database administration, intelligent automation, digital transformation, and enterprise-scale data solutions. He brings deep expertise acr... Show more

Daniel Hoffman, CISSP is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors. He has experience in regulatory compliance, business continuity, and securing IT/OT environments. Daniel is committed to helping small and mid-sized businesses enhance their IT infrastructure and security posture. He has also authored the CIO Magazine article “Neuromorphic Computing and the Future of Edge AI,” reflecting his interest in cutting-edge technologies and their practical applications.

Daniel Hoffman, CISSP is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors. He has experience in regulatory compliance, business continuity, and securing IT/OT environ... Show more

Demi is a 2nd year PhD Student at University of Nottingham. Her PhD explores the development of scalable technologies to foster safe listening in music venues. With her background in Computer Science, she aims to understand the nature of sound exposure in music for event attendees. Her current projects include the development of a common data model to standardise the storage and analysis of sound level data, as well as the calculation of individual sound exposure for event goers using indoor location tracking.

Alongside her research endeavours, Demi seeks to gain a greater understanding of the intersections of research, technology and creativity in the 21st century. Through several years of writing, she has documented her computer science journey online and continues to share lessons from completing the PhD in the current day. Her current creative exploration involves the exploration of quiet leverage, which involves answering the question: What does it mean to build a meaningful career in your 20s? She explores this through written mediums and video formats (short and long form videos). She has grown an combined audience of over 3,000 followers ranging from LinkedIn, TikTok and X. She's incredibly skilled at sharing introspective ideas in a way that makes people feel seen and heard.

Demi is a 2nd year PhD Student at University of Nottingham. Her PhD explores the development of scalable technologies to foster safe listening in music venues. With her background in Computer Science, she aims to understand the nature of sound exposu... Show more

James is a software engineer from Bath, England. He is currently a Technology Fellow at General Motors, and has worked in senior engineering roles at Apple, HashiCorp, Boundary, Samsung Electronics and Jet.com. He is a connoisseur of West Country cider and old guitars.

James is a software engineer from Bath, England. He is currently a Technology Fellow at General Motors, and has worked in senior engineering roles at Apple, HashiCorp, Boundary, Samsung Electronics and Jet.com. He is a connoisseur of West Country cid... Show more

Stephanie McColly has spent more than 20 years working alongside business owners across operations, finance, marketing, and growth strategy to simplify process complexity, improve data visibility, and build stronger infrastructure for scale. As CMO and EOS Integrator at Crestwood Associates, she works closely with teams evaluating, implementing, and optimizing ERP and business applications. Her perspective is grounded in the operational realities that shape success, including process design, clean data, reporting, ownership, and adoption. Stephanie is known for making complex systems practical and helping leaders build businesses that are easier to run, easier to grow, and better equipped for long-term success.

Stephanie McColly has spent more than 20 years working alongside business owners across operations, finance, marketing, and growth strategy to simplify process complexity, improve data visibility, and build stronger infrastructure for scale. As CMO a... Show more

Oluwasegun Adeniyi Adedigba is a cloud software engineer with a strong background in building and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructures. With extensive experience in AWS, he has implemented solutions involving networking, virtualization, containerization, and serverless architectures. His interests span serverless, event-driven architecture, CAD, CAM, CAE, and robotics. He is 5x AWS Certified and 1x Hashicorp Certified. He is an AWS Community Builder in the AWS Serverless Category. Oluwasegun Adedigba is also a Mechanical Engineer. His hobbies include playing football and basketball.

Oluwasegun Adeniyi Adedigba is a cloud software engineer with a strong background in building and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructures. With extensive experience in AWS, he has implemented solutions involving networking, virtualization, co... Show more

With 20 years of leadership experience in digital transformation across several manufacturing industries, I am a transformational leader who drives innovation and change while fostering a values based culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.. I also write a blog at www.dynamicsdad.com/blog

With 20 years of leadership experience in digital transformation across several manufacturing industries, I am a transformational leader who drives innovation and change while fostering a values based culture of excellence, collaboration, and continu... Show more

Miguel Arzapalo Villon es especialista en Microsoft Power Platform y soluciones conversacionales, con experiencia en el desarrollo de aplicaciones empresariales, automatización de procesos y agentes internos con Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, SharePoint, Dataverse, Microsoft Teams, AI Builder e integración vía APIs.

Ha desarrollado soluciones orientadas a la digitalización de procesos, gestión de información, trazabilidad operativa y automatización empresarial en entornos industriales, educativos y de operación minera. Su experiencia incluye el diseño de agentes conversacionales con Copilot Studio, automatizaciones con Power Automate, estructuración de fuentes de conocimiento, prototipos funcionales, integración con servicios externos y uso de herramientas Microsoft para mejorar la eficiencia operativa.
Actualmente combina su experiencia como desarrollador y consultor Power Platform con actividades de formación, impartiendo sesiones prácticas sobre Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio y Microsoft 365 Copilot, aplicando metodologías como Design Thinking, Scrum y enfoques ágiles para resolver problemas reales de negocio mediante soluciones low-code.

Miguel Arzapalo Villon es especialista en Microsoft Power Platform y soluciones conversacionales, con experiencia en el desarrollo de aplicaciones empresariales, automatización de procesos y agentes internos con Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot St... Show more

Deepak Bajaj is an IT consulting professional with over 23 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale ERP and supply chain transformation initiatives across pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and high-technology industries. His career spans senior roles as a Business Systems Analyst, Oracle SCM Functional Consultant, and Project/Delivery Lead, with a consistent focus on architecting and implementing mission-critical supply chain solutions.
He specializes in Oracle E-Business Suite (11i/R12) and Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain Management, with deep functional expertise across Procure-to-Pay (P2P) / Source-to-Pay (S2P), Order Management including Purchasing, iProcurement, Shipping, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Work in Process (WIP). His work supports complex, end-to-end enterprise processes, including Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Forecast/Demand-to-Plan, enabling improved operational visibility, control, and execution.
Across multiple large-scale engagements, Deepak has led full lifecycle ERP initiatives, encompassing requirements definition, gap analysis, solution architecture, system configuration, integrations, testing (SIT/UAT), user enablement, cutover planning, and post-go-live stabilization. His experience extends beyond implementation to long-term system optimization and managed services support, contributing to sustainable operational performance.
In his recent engagement, Deepak serves as the Order Management Lead for the implementation of Oracle Fusion Order Management at Altera, a semiconductor manufacturing company based in San Jose, California. Altera, formerly part of Intel and now operating as an independent entity following its acquisition by a private investment firm (with Intel retaining a minority stake), is undergoing a significant enterprise transformation initiative.
As part of this initiative, Deepak Bajaj serves as the Order Management Lead as a consulting specialist from HCL Technologies, supporting the implementation of Oracle Fusion Order Management. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading the functional design and implementation of complex order orchestration, fulfillment workflows, and system integrations within Oracle Fusion SCM—requirements characteristic of high-technology and semiconductor manufacturing environments.
Deepak holds an MBA from IIT Delhi and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, complemented by advanced education in artificial intelligence and machine learning for business applications. He also maintains multiple professional certifications, including Oracle Fusion, Oracle E-Business Suite, ITIL® 4, Agile and Project Management, and AWS Cloud Solution Architect – Associate, reflecting sustained professional development and cross-disciplinary expertise.

Deepak Bajaj is an IT consulting professional with over 23 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale ERP and supply chain transformation initiatives across pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and high-technology industries. His career spans senior r... Show more

Solution Architect specialized in Microsoft Power Platform, I’ve had the opportunity to experience this journey from every angle: end user, project manager, business stakeholder, and now architect and strategic deployment leader in large organizations.

I’ve been at the forefront of rolling out Power Platform in complex environments, aligning technological innovation with business goals. In other words: not just building apps, but driving transformation and creating measurable business value.

Throughout my career, I’ve led governance programs, deployed Power Apps solutions to support international initiatives, guided the adoption of AI within business teams… and built communities (4,000 people strong) dedicated to sharing best practices and fostering a sustainable Power Platform culture.

Today, I’d like to share a candid field story: the keys to leveraging Power Platform as a true strategic transformation lever, the practices that really work (and the pitfalls I’ve personally stumbled into 😅)… with one promise: you’ll leave with concrete ideas — and maybe a fresh perspective on your Excel files.

Solution Architect specialized in Microsoft Power Platform, I’ve had the opportunity to experience this journey from every angle: end user, project manager, business stakeholder, and now architect and strategic deployment leader in large organization... Show more

Avdesh Mishra is a Cybersecurity Advisor and Senior Leader with over 18 years of experience supporting Fortune 500 organizations in strengthening cybersecurity resilience and enabling secure business transformation. He has deep expertise in executive advisory, cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and leading large-scale transformation programs across global environments.
Currently, he serves as a Managing Director at Ernst & Young (EY) in Chicago, where he leads global cybersecurity consulting across IT and OT domains. In this role, he advises boards and senior executives on cybersecurity posture, operating models, secure AI adoption, and M&A due diligence, while delivering measurable outcomes across industries including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and financial services.
Previously, Avdesh held senior leadership roles at EY and Ilantus Technology, where he led major initiatives in Zero Trust, IAM/IGA, data protection, cloud security, and regulatory compliance aligned with frameworks such as NIST CSF, SOX, NERC CIP, HIPAA, and SSAE 18. He holds an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University and a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad.

Avdesh Mishra is a Cybersecurity Advisor and Senior Leader with over 18 years of experience supporting Fortune 500 organizations in strengthening cybersecurity resilience and enabling secure business transformation. He has deep expertise in executive... Show more