Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

A roster of manufacturing and materials specialists at the forefront of innovation in the production and utilization of industrial materials

Burcu Taspinar

Burcu Taspinar

Burcu Taşpınar is a mechatronics engineer and data scientist working at the intersection of engineering, data and digitalization. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechatronics Engineering from Johannes Kepler University Linz and has experience in engineering simulation, industrial analytics and data-driven product management.

Having grown up internationally across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, she has developed a strong interest in how people experience places, technology and information differently across cultures. Her interests span machine learning, digital twins and human-centered AI. She is also exploring Local Perspectives, a concept investigating how data, AI and local knowledge can be combined to create more personalized ways of experiencing cities, and is active internationally as a technology and hackathon mentor.

Burcu Taşpınar is a mechatronics engineer and data scientist working at the intersection of engineering, data and digitalization. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechatronics Engineering from Johannes Kepler University Linz and has exper... Show more

Arvindan Badrinarayanan

Arvindan Badrinarayanan

Arvind Badrinarayanan is a visionary global business leader with extensive, multifaceted experience in operations, supply chain, and executive management across manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce industries. With a strong foundation in engineering and dual MBAs from MIT Sloan School of Management and Cranfield School of Management, Arvind has consistently demonstrated the ability to drive transformative outcomes through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and innovation.
Currently based in Orlando, Florida, Arvind most recently served as Operations Manager at Amazon, where he led large-scale supply chain initiatives and spearheaded AI-enabled process enhancements. His leadership improved truck fill rates, enhanced operational efficiency, and elevated employee satisfaction. He also championed cost-saving initiatives, such as the PIT Champion program, and launched a financial inclusion workshop that empowered frontline associates in financial planning.
Previously, as CEO of Kartasi Industries in Kenya, Arvind transformed the company into a regional powerhouse. Under his stewardship, the company experienced substantial revenue growth and improved EBITDA margins. He oversaw strategic product launches, including the introduction of Disney-licensed products, and led geographic expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa. His operational reforms, including supply chain optimization and implementation of analytics tools, elevated delivery performance and reduced costs.
Arvind’s leadership at Transpaper Kenya Ltd as Chief Operating Officer saw him implement a cost reduction strategy and forge global partnerships to offer end-to-end solutions in the print and packaging domain. His earlier career included leading retail expansion for Apple’s premium reseller network in India and managing regional sales and distribution for Technova Imaging Systems across Africa and South Asia.
Recognized for his analytical acumen and deep commitment to continuous improvement, Arvind holds multiple certifications, including Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, and Certified Board Director credentials. He is currently pursuing the APICS CSCP and has completed Amazon’s “AI for Leaders” program.
Arvind brings a global perspective, a passion for talent development, and a relentless drive for operational excellence. His ability to blend technology, data-driven strategies, and people-centric leadership makes him a compelling executive capable of steering organizations through complexity and change.

Arvind Badrinarayanan is a visionary global business leader with extensive, multifaceted experience in operations, supply chain, and executive management across manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce industries. With a strong foundation in engin... Show more

Ilya Burkin

Ilya Burkin

Ilya Burkin is the Global Marketing Director at ADB SAFEGATE, leading the company’s transformation from a hardware provider to a connected solutions partner for airports worldwide.

With a background spanning brand strategy, digital transformation, and creative storytelling, Ilya spearheaded ADB SAFEGATE’s collaboration with CBS News for the Economy 4.0 documentary — a landmark project that combined marketing, engineering, and purpose-driven communication.

He speaks on topics including B2B storytelling, brand innovation, marketing ROI, and the intersection of technology and creativity in industrial sectors.

Ilya Burkin is the Global Marketing Director at ADB SAFEGATE, leading the company’s transformation from a hardware provider to a connected solutions partner for airports worldwide. With a background spanning brand strategy, digital transformation,... Show more

Adrian Hermes

Adrian Hermes

Dr. Adrian Hermes is an interdisciplinary researcher and professor working at the intersection of Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Mathematical Optimization, Computer Science, and Data Analytics. With a strong foundation in engineering and mathematical sciences and extensive international research experience, his work emphasizes the development of rigorous theoretical models together with practical design and implementation methodologies that translate advanced analytical concepts into real-world impact. His collaborations with international research teams span diverse application domains—including transportation systems, supply chains and logistics, forestry planning, systems engineering, viticulture and enology, and biological applications—where quantitative modeling plays a central role. His core expertise focuses on the formulation and solution of complex combinatorial and industrial optimization problems using mathematical programming and network optimization, supported by hybrid strategies that integrate heuristics and metaheuristics with exact, approximation, and stochastic optimization techniques.

Alongside his optimization research, Dr. Hermes brings a decade of experience in data analysis and data science across both scientific and industrial environments. His work centers on statistical modeling, machine learning, and advanced data analytics to extract actionable and interpretable insights from complex datasets. By combining statistical theory with computational implementation and modern analytical workflows, he contributes to interdisciplinary projects where data-driven methodologies support model validation, system understanding, and strategic decision-making. This integration of theoretical rigor with applied analytics enables him to bridge optimization and data science, delivering robust, evidence-based solutions across diverse application domains.

Dr. Adrian Hermes is an interdisciplinary researcher and professor working at the intersection of Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Mathematical Optimization, Computer Science, and Data Analytics. With a strong foundat... Show more

Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju

Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju

Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju
Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju is a dynamic Technical Consultant, Public Speaker, and Author, affiliated with Covenant Technologies, a Microsoft Certified Partner based in Lagos, Nigeria. With over 25 years of professional experience, he is recognized as a leader in the IT industry, specializing in Microsoft infrastructure, data, and artificial intelligence solutions.

Oluwaseyi is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), a Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Office Services & Apps, and the MCT Regional Lead for Nigeria. He also serves as the Manager of Data & AI at Wragby Solutions & Technologies Limited, where he drives cutting-edge innovations in AI, data analytics, and cloud technologies. As a Fellow of the Institute of Information Management Africa (FIIM Africa), he holds one of the highest honors for excellence in data and information management.

At Covenant Technologies, Oluwaseyi plays a pivotal role as a senior consulting partner, helping organizations maximize the value of their Microsoft technologies, including Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and AI-powered solutions. His expertise extends beyond technical implementations, focusing on empowering businesses to leverage IT for strategic growth.

Prior to joining Covenant Technologies, Oluwaseyi was a Senior Technical Consultant and Support Manager at 1st Intellit Solution, where he led outsourcing teams and spearheaded the development of innovative client systems.

Driven by his passion for IT evolution in Africa, Oluwaseyi is a prominent advocate for cloud technologies and modern workplace solutions across West, East, and Central Africa (WECA). His campaigns for adopting tools like SharePoint, Yammer, Office 365, Azure, and Microsoft Teams have significantly influenced medium and large organizations. The growing response from the Nigerian market and beyond highlights the transformative impact of his efforts in fostering a modern IT ecosystem across Africa.

Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju is a dynamic Technical Consultant, Public Speaker, and Author, affiliated with Covenant Technologies, a Microsoft Certified Partner based in Lagos, Nigeria. With over 25 years of professional experience, h... Show more

Madhav Jayesh Kumar Pandya

Madhav Jayesh Kumar Pandya

Madhav Pandya is a results-driven Senior Supply Chain Manager with over nine years of experience leading end-to-end planning and operational excellence across complex global manufacturing networks. He specializes in Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and capacity optimization, with a strong track record of enabling data-driven decision-making and delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings.
Currently at Abbott Laboratories, Madhav leads supply chain strategy and planning for a large-scale manufacturing portfolio, managing hundreds of SKUs and raw materials while aligning cross-functional teams across commercial, finance, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and logistics. He is known for building advanced analytics solutions, including executive dashboards and scenario modeling frameworks that provide visibility into capacity, inventory health, and financial impact. His work has directly contributed to over $1 million in cost savings through improved inventory and risk management.
Madhav has played a critical leadership role in high-pressure environments, including the 2022 infant formula supply crisis and the large-scale production ramp-up of COVID-19 test kits. His ability to manage uncertainty, coordinate with global suppliers, and maintain service levels under constraints highlights his strength in crisis response and supply continuity planning.
With a foundation in industrial engineering and Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt and Black Belt certified), he combines analytical rigor with practical execution. He has led continuous improvement initiatives, optimized manufacturing systems, and mentored cross-functional teams to enhance performance and scalability.
Madhav holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University. His expertise spans capacity planning, inventory optimization, financial impact analysis, and executive stakeholder management, making him a trusted advisor in strategic supply chain transformation.

Madhav Pandya is a results-driven Senior Supply Chain Manager with over nine years of experience leading end-to-end planning and operational excellence across complex global manufacturing networks. He specializes in Integrated Business Planning (IBP)... Show more

Madushka Dias

Madushka Dias

Madushka Dias is a Technical Architect at Long View Systems, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and an ex-Microsoft professional with over 16 years of experience. Designing solutions across the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem, he specializes in enterprise voice, PSTN connectivity, and cloud communications. He guides organizations through complex voice migrations, Session Border Controller (SBC) architecture across platforms like Ribbon and AudioCodes, and Microsoft Teams Phone deployments, aligning legacy telephony requirements with modern cloud strategy.

Madushka Dias is a Technical Architect at Long View Systems, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and an ex-Microsoft professional with over 16 years of experience. Designing solutions across the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem, he specializes in ent... Show more

Magesh Rajan

Magesh Rajan

Magesh T. Rajan, Ph.D., P.E., MBA, is Vice President for Research & Innovation at Prairie View A&M University, where he leads the university’s research, innovation and economic development enterprise. His leadership has focused on expanding research capacity, strengthening faculty competitiveness and creating pathways that connect students to research, mentorship and workforce opportunities. Under his leadership, PVAMU achieved Carnegie R2 classification, expanded undergraduate and graduate research opportunities and developed programs such as Faculty RISE and Panther RISE to support faculty scholarship and student engagement. Dr. Rajan is a licensed Professional Engineer, professor and higher education executive whose work centers on building institutional systems that strengthen research excellence, student success and long-term public impact.

Magesh T. Rajan, Ph.D., P.E., MBA, is Vice President for Research & Innovation at Prairie View A&M University, where he leads the university’s research, innovation and economic development enterprise. His leadership has focused on expanding research ... Show more

Juan David Arguello Plata

Juan David Arguello Plata

Juan David is a leader with experience in cloud-native computing, software development, and IT infrastructure. He serves as the InnerSource Program Lead at Credicorp.

Regarding his academic background, Juan David is doing a MSc in CS at the University of Bath, UK, and holds a postgraduate degree in AI and ML from The University of Texas at Austin. He is also an active contributor to the tech community who holds the title of Kubestronaut.

Juan David is a leader with experience in cloud-native computing, software development, and IT infrastructure. He serves as the InnerSource Program Lead at Credicorp. Regarding his academic background, Juan David is doing a MSc in CS at the Univer... Show more

Ankit Chauhan

Ankit Chauhan

Hi, I'm Ankit Chauhan, working at Happiyum, a trusted frozen food manufacturer and exporter in India. We specialize in premium frozen potato products, including French fries, potato wedges, hash browns, nuggets, croquettes, and other ready-to-cook snacks. Manufactured at our advanced facility in Mehsana, Gujarat, our products are produced under strict quality and hygiene standards using modern IQF technology. It is rewarding to be part of a company that delivers safe, delicious frozen foods to customers across India and international markets while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Hi, I'm Ankit Chauhan, working at Happiyum, a trusted frozen food manufacturer and exporter in India. We specialize in premium frozen potato products, including French fries, potato wedges, hash browns, nuggets, croquettes, and other ready-to-cook sn... Show more

Carl Ross

Carl Ross

Member of Technical Staff @ OpenAI

Member of Technical Staff @ OpenAI Show more

Maria Andrade

Maria Andrade

Maria Andrade is a Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant at MCA Connect with hands-on experience across finance, supply chain, and several automation initiatives. She focuses on designing practical D365 solutions that bridge system capabilities, real-world operations, and how users actually work.

Maria Andrade is a Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Functional Consultant at MCA Connect with hands-on experience across finance, supply chain, and several automation initiatives. She focuses on designing practical D365 solutions that bridge system ... Show more

Guro Faller

Guro Faller

Solution architect from Norway with a passion for vintage clothing and good customer experiences. Guro has worked for 10+ years with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Her background is varied, with experience in retail, fashion, financial services, marketing, and event management.
Guro is part of organizing multiple community events, such as the Nordic Summit.

Solution architect from Norway with a passion for vintage clothing and good customer experiences. Guro has worked for 10+ years with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Her background is varied, with experience in retail, fashion, financial services... Show more

Lwin Maung

Lwin Maung

Meet Lwin Maung: A distinguished figure in the realm of technology and innovation. With a ten times Microsoft MVP title under his belt, Lwin boasts an unparalleled prowess in the field of mechatronics, accumulated through a remarkable span of over two and half decades as a trusted consultant.

An accomplished author, mentor, and sought-after technology advisor, Lwin has been a guiding force for numerous C-level executives within Fortune 100 companies. Together with his adept team of developers, he has spearheaded the creation of bespoke AI and IoT solutions, leaving an indelible mark on clients and end users across the globe. The solutions architected by Lwin have transcended boundaries, finding application in diverse corners of the world and enriching countless lives.

Lwin's influence extends even further, as evidenced by his instrumental role in crafting the IoT Core device manufacturing guide for Microsoft. His contributions have also left an imprint on the creation of various certification exams for the tech giant.

Beyond the corporate sphere, Lwin's creativity and innovation shine. Collaborating with his brother Min, Lwin's mobile applications have garnered recognition on prominent technology platforms such as engadget, gizmodo, and pocket now. They have undertaken the design and production of programmable microcontrollers, as well as microcontroller-operated robots, tailored for educational purposes—empowering children and teenagers to grasp the fundamentals of programming.

In the spirit of paying it forward, Lwin dedicates his free time to instructing and mentoring high school and university students, nurturing the next generation of application developers and hardware pioneers. His commitment to harnessing the power of technology for the betterment of humanity remains steadfast and unyielding. An active luminary within the development community, Lwin is integral to the organization of the esteemed Chicago Code Camp. His influence reverberates across various technical conferences and code camps, where he regularly takes the stage to share his insights and expertise.

Lwin Maung embodies a relentless pursuit of new frontiers in technology, driven by a genuine passion for enhancing the human experience through innovation. Join him on his journey as he continues to shape the landscape of technology and its transformative potential.

Meet Lwin Maung: A distinguished figure in the realm of technology and innovation. With a ten times Microsoft MVP title under his belt, Lwin boasts an unparalleled prowess in the field of mechatronics, accumulated through a remarkable span of over tw... Show more

Shridhar Dessai

Shridhar Dessai

I am a Firmware engineer, mainly worked in embedded Linux system, OpenBMC etc.

Currently working on building MCP servers for data centre eco-system.

Interested in embedded systems, AI and technology.

Alumni of the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA.

I am a Firmware engineer, mainly worked in embedded Linux system, OpenBMC etc. Currently working on building MCP servers for data centre eco-system. Interested in embedded systems, AI and technology. Alumni of the Illinois Institute of Techn... Show more

Praveen Kumar Yeruva

Praveen Kumar Yeruva

Praveen Kumar Yeruva is an accomplished SAP professional with extensive experience in Extended Warehouse Management and enterprise solution architecture. He has built a strong reputation for delivering end-to-end SAP S/4HANA EWM implementations across diverse environments, including cloud-based and on-premise systems. His expertise spans solution design, configuration, integration, and optimization of complex warehouse processes, supported by deep knowledge of RF technologies, labeling systems, and advanced warehouse automation frameworks.
Throughout his career, Praveen has worked with globally recognized organizations across industries such as energy, manufacturing, logistics, and consumer goods. He has played key roles in large-scale transformation programs, leading design workshops, defining business processes, and ensuring seamless integration between warehouse management and core SAP modules. His functional expertise covers inbound and outbound logistics, inventory management, quality inspection, yard management, cross-docking, and warehouse optimization strategies, enabling organizations to streamline operations and enhance supply chain visibility.
In addition to his functional strengths, Praveen possesses solid technical capabilities, allowing him to bridge the gap between business requirements and system implementation. He has worked extensively with enhancements, APIs, integration frameworks, and SAP development tools to deliver tailored solutions that align with business needs. His ability to design scalable architectures and implement innovative solutions has contributed to improved efficiency, automation, and operational control in warehouse environments.
Praveen is also recognized for his leadership in project execution, including global rollouts, data migration initiatives, and production support. He collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, mentors stakeholders, and drives continuous improvement across processes. His commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and his adaptability to evolving technologies make him a valuable asset in modern digital transformation initiatives.

Praveen Kumar Yeruva is an accomplished SAP professional with extensive experience in Extended Warehouse Management and enterprise solution architecture. He has built a strong reputation for delivering end-to-end SAP S/4HANA EWM implementations acros... Show more

Ansgar Haase

Ansgar Haase

Ansgar Haase (SVP) leads the global Oracle HCM practice at Broadpin. He has over 25 years of experience in business processes and information systems, with a focus on implementing cross-functional enterprise software solutions for medium-sized and large companies in an international context.

Ansgar Haase (SVP) leads the global Oracle HCM practice at Broadpin. He has over 25 years of experience in business processes and information systems, with a focus on implementing cross-functional enterprise software solutions for medium-sized and la... Show more

Iryna Yurchenko

Iryna Yurchenko

Iryna Yurchenko is co-founder of DestiLabs, an AI agency building custom agents for healthcare, real estate, manufacturing and e-commerce, and of Voxletic, one AI layer for clinic booking, reminders and recalls. Ex-partnerships lead at Hostinger. She speaks about measuring AI results, where AI isn't needed, and how to ship it without raising a round to cover your token bill.

Outside work she runs, never from production bugs, travels, and drinks more coffee than is defensible :)

Iryna Yurchenko is co-founder of DestiLabs, an AI agency building custom agents for healthcare, real estate, manufacturing and e-commerce, and of Voxletic, one AI layer for clinic booking, reminders and recalls. Ex-partnerships lead at Hostinger. She... Show more

Benjamin Krah

Benjamin Krah

Benjamin Krah is a Senior Architect at Provectus Technologies and an expert in hybrid infrastructure and Microsoft 365 services with a focus on Windows Server and Exchange Online.

He supports companies from various industries and in different sizes, such as healthcare, regulated, non-profit and manufacturing in developing a cloud adoption strategy and enabling the infrastructure for introducing cloud services.

With +20 years of experience in on premises infrastructures and Microsoft Cloud services, Ben has deep technical expertise in numerous products and technologies and loves sharing his knowledge by writing blogs, concepts and documentations as well as speaking at events.

He also has a strong expertise in Microsoft licensing and helps companies with optimizing their licensing strategy and usage.

Benjamin Krah is a Senior Architect at Provectus Technologies and an expert in hybrid infrastructure and Microsoft 365 services with a focus on Windows Server and Exchange Online. He supports companies from various industries and in different size... Show more

Kalle Sirkesalo

Kalle Sirkesalo

Kalle works as Field CTO, making sure Eficode delivers the best possible offering for our service customers. Having worked in Eficode for over a decade his experience is wide and deep; he is familiar with maintenance, upgrades and migrations of services to cloud as well as the challenges related to adopting new ways of working.

Kalle works as Field CTO, making sure Eficode delivers the best possible offering for our service customers. Having worked in Eficode for over a decade his experience is wide and deep; he is familiar with maintenance, upgrades and migrations of servi... Show more

Anastasia Leutloff

Anastasia Leutloff

Anastasia Leutloff works at the intersection of industrial high-tech, systems engineering, leadership and organizational change.
As a Project, Program & Portfolio Lead at TRUMPF, she works with complex development environments in which hardware, software, production, suppliers and business requirements have to function as one system.
She holds an engineering background in Mechanical Engineering and Systems Engineering and an MBA from Mannheim Business School.
As Co-Founder of Reframing Pioneers, she works on the human and organizational side of technological transformation. Her speaking focuses on industrial transformation, systems thinking, leadership, Deep Tech and how organizations turn technical change into operational reality.

Anastasia Leutloff works at the intersection of industrial high-tech, systems engineering, leadership and organizational change. As a Project, Program & Portfolio Lead at TRUMPF, she works with complex development environments in which hardware, sof... Show more

Matthew Jones

Matthew Jones

Matthew "Makerinator" Jones is a Senior Innovation Engineer, Flutter developer, and maker based in Virginia Beach. He believes the best software has something physical attached to it. His presentations focus on the intersection of embedded hardware and modern app development. When he's not building fintech solutions at his day job, he's designing PCBs in KiCad, deploying Flutter on Raspberry Pi, and running Makerinator on YouTube. Matthew is what happens when a software developer gets a CNC router and too many ideas.

Matthew "Makerinator" Jones is a Senior Innovation Engineer, Flutter developer, and maker based in Virginia Beach. He believes the best software has something physical attached to it. His presentations focus on the intersection of embedded hardware a... Show more

Arthur Oliveira

Arthur Oliveira

With 22+ years of experience in systems, infrastructure, automation, and security, Arthur is a Senior PTAM at Red Hat. A Linux enthusiast since the early 2000s, he currently supports partners who embed their solutions with Red Hat OpenShift, OpenShift Data Foundation, and Red Hat Device Edge. He is passionate about distributed systems, open source, containers, troubleshooting, and agile culture.

With 22+ years of experience in systems, infrastructure, automation, and security, Arthur is a Senior PTAM at Red Hat. A Linux enthusiast since the early 2000s, he currently supports partners who embed their solutions with Red Hat OpenShift, OpenShif... Show more

Jeff Perry

Jeff Perry

Jeff Perry is a leadership and career expert known for helping individuals, teams, and organizations unlock their potential in all facets of life. Given his background in engineering, business, and leadership, he specializes in working with engineering and technical professionals, but the principles he shares are universal.

He is the author of the bestselling books, "The Intentional Engineer: A Guide to a Purpose-Driven Life and Career for Engineers and Technical Professionals" and "The Intentional Career Guide to Professional Networking."

Jeff received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Washington.

A sought-after teacher and speaker, Jeff is happily married to Robin. Together they have four children, and live in beautiful Pullman, Washington.

You can reach Jeff on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffcperry or learn more at jeff-perry.com.

Jeff Perry is a leadership and career expert known for helping individuals, teams, and organizations unlock their potential in all facets of life. Given his background in engineering, business, and leadership, he specializes in working with engineeri... Show more

Marcelo Ribeiro

Marcelo Ribeiro

Senior Information Technology professional with a strong academic background in Computer Science, including a master's degree focusing on networks and a specialization in project management. Author of technical articles and publications in the areas of network management, monitoring, and software architecture resulting from academic research and industry practice. Dedicated to Platform Engineering, system reliability, and observability, with expertise in full-stack development, infrastructure automation, and critical environment monitoring. A Linux and open-source ecosystem enthusiast, holding a strong affinity for programming languages while consistently applying telemetric best practices, containerization, and continuous integration to enhance the efficiency and resilience of technological solutions.

Senior Information Technology professional with a strong academic background in Computer Science, including a master's degree focusing on networks and a specialization in project management. Author of technical articles and publications in the areas ... Show more

Sofia Lescano Carroll

Sofia Lescano Carroll

Passionate about mathematics and logic, I am a backend developer with a Computer Science Engineering degree and international speaker since 2020. Argentinian and Spanish, I lived in many countries and speak five languages. I strongly believe in diversity in tech and started giving conferences to act as a role model for women. Outside work, I love dancing, and travelling and have two wonderful cats.
I have been giving conferences since 2020 in French and English (but also speak Spanish and Portuguese).
I have been to major events like SymfonyCon, SymfonyLive, ForumPHP among others.
Check my personal blog for full references https://soflesc.github.io/

Passionate about mathematics and logic, I am a backend developer with a Computer Science Engineering degree and international speaker since 2020. Argentinian and Spanish, I lived in many countries and speak five languages. I strongly believe in diver... Show more

Matias Julian Christoffersen

Matias Julian Christoffersen

Matias Julian Christoffersen is a Microsoft Power Platform Architect who specializes in governance for the agentic era: how organizations run Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and multi-agent systems at scale without losing control of data, cost, or compliance.

As Direction of Automation & Technologies at twoday, he designs the environment strategies, security frameworks, and Centers of Excellence that let citizen developers build quickly while giving enterprises the audit trail and lifecycle control that agents now require. His background spans business strategy, IT governance, and program management, built over years advising Nordic enterprises, most recently as a senior consultant at Devoteam before moving to twoday to lead Power Platform and Copilot Studio governance advisory.

Matias speaks regularly on securing and governing AI agents. Recent sessions include building a trusted foundation for Copilot Studio agents at the Global Power Platform Bootcamp, and designing responsible, decision-making multi-agent solutions at the Fælles AI-Implementering conference. His talks cover environment strategy, Managed Environments, DLP, Entra Agent ID, and what it takes to run a Power Platform Center of Excellence as an organization scales from a handful of pilot agents to a production fleet.

Matias Julian Christoffersen is a Microsoft Power Platform Architect who specializes in governance for the agentic era: how organizations run Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and multi-agent systems at scale without losing control of data, cost... Show more

Rakesh Darge

Rakesh Darge

Rakesh is an accomplished technologist and leader with over 24 years' experience in building & architecting modular Cloud ERP experiences. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and 4th time Fasttrack Recognized Solutions Architect. This is a testament to his expertise and contributions to the community in the field of business applications and low-code & no-code.

Rakesh is a Global Customer Success Architect at Tata Consultancy Services (Business Applications + Generative AI). He is responsible for designing Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM ERP, and leveraging Gen AI. He has expertise in a wide range of technologies, including Bizapps, Power Apps, and Azure.

Rakesh is passionate about leveraging Generative AI & Autonomous Agents for business applications that enhance business growth and innovation. He strongly believes in giving back to the community. He frequently shares his insights and expertise through speaking engagements, blogs, and community involvement. With his passion for empowering others, Rakesh has mentored and empowered many learners.

Rakesh is an accomplished technologist and leader with over 24 years' experience in building & architecting modular Cloud ERP experiences. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and 4th time Fasttrack Recognized Solutions Architect. This is a... Show more

Roland Knall

Roland Knall

I'm a core developer at the Wireshark Foundation, and by day I'm a systems engineer in the network visibility space. I've spent the past decade working with OT networks and safety-critical protocols like openSAFETY. I also help organize the Wireshark community's events across Europe, including SharkFest and Education Days. I care most about helping engineers genuinely understand their systems, rather than guessing at them — on the wire, where the real story usually is.

I'm a core developer at the Wireshark Foundation, and by day I'm a systems engineer in the network visibility space. I've spent the past decade working with OT networks and safety-critical protocols like openSAFETY. I also help organize the Wireshark... Show more

Andrew Ginter

Andrew Ginter

At Waterfall Security Andrew leads a team of experts who work with the world's most secure industrial enterprises. Before Waterfall, he led the development of high-end industrial control system products at Hewlett-Packard, of IT/OT middleware products at Agilent Technologies, and of the world's first industrial SIEM at Industrial Defender. Andrew is the author of three books on industrial / OT cybersecurity, a co-author of the Industrial Internet Security Framework, and a co-author of the UITP report on cybersecurity requirements in rail system tendering. He co-hosts the Industrial Security Podcast and contributes regularly to industrial security standards and best-practice guidance.

At Waterfall Security Andrew leads a team of experts who work with the world's most secure industrial enterprises. Before Waterfall, he led the development of high-end industrial control system products at Hewlett-Packard, of IT/OT middleware product... Show more

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