Dr. Annegret Junker is a software architect, author, and speaker whose work sits at the intersection of collaborative modeling and modern software design. With over 30 years of experience, she currently serves as Chief Software Architect at codecentric AG in Munich.
She is a widely recognised voice in the DDD community — her books Mastering Domain-Driven Design, DDD Toolbox, and Crafting Great APIs (co-authored with Fabrizio Lazzaretti) reflect her commitment to practical, collaborative approaches to modeling and API design. She is the host of the DDD MUC meetup in Munich, where she brings the community together around Domain-Driven Design in practice.
She has spoken at Domain-Driven Design Europe, API Days, and the Software Architecture Gathering, and regularly shares her thinking on DDD, AsyncAPI, and event-driven systems on LinkedIn.

Dr. Annegret Junker is a software architect, author, and speaker whose work sits at the intersection of collaborative modeling and modern software design. With over 30 years of experience, she currently serves as Chief Software Architect at codecentr... Show more

Working full-time on developing and integrating AI solution for our clients. Machine learning expert and Cloud DevOps Engineer.

Master's degree specialized in artificial intelligence and bachelor degree in software engineering.

Working full-time on developing and integrating AI solution for our clients. Machine learning expert and Cloud DevOps Engineer. Master's degree specialized in artificial intelligence and bachelor degree in software engineering. Show more

Head of Development at Traefik Labs, the company behind Traefik, the popular cloud-native Gateway Controller, and Traefik Hub, a comprehensive AI Gateway / API Gateway / API Management solution for Kubernetes.
Responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Gateway API in Traefik.

Head of Development at Traefik Labs, the company behind Traefik, the popular cloud-native Gateway Controller, and Traefik Hub, a comprehensive AI Gateway / API Gateway / API Management solution for Kubernetes. Responsible for overseeing the implemen... Show more

Prathyusha Mondru is a results-driven Project Engineer and Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with experience in managing end-to-end power generation, infrastructure, and operational projects across various sectors, including construction, utilities, technology, and banking. She currently serves as a Project Engineer 2 at HOLT CAT, where she oversees project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution for city and county power generation initiatives, delivering Caterpillar generator systems for critical infrastructure, including hospitals, fire stations, and municipal facilities. Her role includes coordinating cross-functional teams, managing contractors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and leading installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
Previously, Prathyusha worked as a Project Consultant at Wipro, supporting business analysis, process improvement, stakeholder communication, and project reporting. She has also held roles as a Teaching Assistant at the University of North Texas, where she supported graduate-level Project Management and Technology Innovation courses, and as an Operations Analyst at Genpact, driving KPI-based performance analysis and process optimization. Earlier in her career, she served as a Quality Assurance Officer at ICICI Bank, contributing to large-scale digital banking and compliance initiatives.
Prathyusha holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from the University of North Texas, an MBA from Osmania University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Malla Reddy Engineering College. She is an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the PMI Dallas Chapter, and she brings a strong combination of technical expertise, structured project management, and cross-functional collaboration to complex, high-impact projects.

Prathyusha Mondru is a results-driven Project Engineer and Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with experience in managing end-to-end power generation, infrastructure, and operational projects across various sectors, including constructio... Show more

Jovan is a multidisciplinary researcher and management professional working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, business strategy, technology, and ethics. His research examines the organizational and socioeconomic implications of AI automation, with particular focus on algorithmic bias, privacy, governance, sustainable innovation, and the human consequences of technological transformation.

He collaborates with the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts and its Mathematical Institute, contributing to discussions that connect theoretical and quantitative approaches to AI with practical business applications. His academic background also includes research in green chemistry, microwave chemistry, analytical methods, and process optimization.

His work combines quantitative analysis, mathematical reasoning, management research, and technological perspectives to examine how organizations can adopt emerging technologies while addressing questions of fairness, accountability, sustainability, and strategic value.

As a speaker and researcher, he focuses on making complex technological and managerial issues accessible while encouraging critical discussion about how organizations should approach the next generation of AI-driven transformation.

Jovan is a multidisciplinary researcher and management professional working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, business strategy, technology, and ethics. His research examines the organizational and socioeconomic implications of AI autom... 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

Jovica is a Technical Consultant on the Dynamics AX/Dynamics 365 for Financial and Operations team at Docentric. He has supported Microsoft Dynamics AX in a variety of roles, including installation, customization, administration, and security. Jovica has implementation experience in the manufacturing and distribution industries, pre and post go-live support, as well as a background in working with complicated technical, third party and in-house integrations.

Jovica is a Technical Consultant on the Dynamics AX/Dynamics 365 for Financial and Operations team at Docentric. He has supported Microsoft Dynamics AX in a variety of roles, including installation, customization, administration, and security. Jovica... Show more

Venkata Raghava Lepakshi is a SAP techno-functional architect with over 19 years of experience across supply chain management, specializing in SAP PP/MFG, PP-PI, QM, WM, MM, and APO Demand Planning, complemented by strong ABAP development skills (RICEF, BDC, LSMW). Throughout his career, he has delivered end-to-end SAP implementations, greenfield rollouts, and global template deployments across the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, high-tech, and chemical industries.
As SAP Solution Architect at Refresco Beverages (Tampa, FL, since April 2021), Venkata serves as the technical authority for SAP supply chain architecture across a globally distributed S/4HANA landscape. He designed and governs a multi-module Global Template deployed across 13 acquired plants, currently leading three simultaneous Australia go-lives. He originated and architected a raw material traceability initiative that shifted procurement materials from IM-managed to WM-managed storage, closing a critical visibility gap and establishing a repeatable network template now standardized company-wide.
Earlier in his career, Venkata held senior consulting and lead roles with Accenture, Cognizant, and Wipro Technologies, supporting clients including Archer-Daniels-Midland, Carrier Corporation, ASML, Mylan, Merck, Philips, Heineken, and Warburtons. His work spanned S/4HANA 1909 greenfield implementation, MES/MII integration, demand planning configuration, and quality management across pharmaceutical and manufacturing environments.
Venkata is a TOGAF® Certified Enterprise Architect (The Open Group) and holds SAP Certification in ECC 6.0. Applying TOGAF ADM principles, he consistently bridges business strategy and technology execution, translating stakeholder objectives into scalable, secure SAP solutions across global manufacturing networks.

Venkata Raghava Lepakshi is a SAP techno-functional architect with over 19 years of experience across supply chain management, specializing in SAP PP/MFG, PP-PI, QM, WM, MM, and APO Demand Planning, complemented by strong ABAP development skills (RIC... Show more

Kajetan Mischok founded Mischok GmbH together with his brother Julius more than 10 years ago. As a software development partner, the company supports mid-sized companies in the implementation of software projects. The focus is on transparent, integrity-driven collaboration and empowering customers to achieve digital success independently.

Kajetan Mischok founded Mischok GmbH together with his brother Julius more than 10 years ago. As a software development partner, the company supports mid-sized companies in the implementation of software projects. The focus is on transparent, integri... 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

Complex UX Expert, uso l'AI consapevolmente per progettare e progetto esperienze con feature AI-based.

Complex UX Expert, uso l'AI consapevolmente per progettare e progetto esperienze con feature AI-based. Show more

Building secure, scalable, and automated infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and hybrid environments. Holding both CKA and CKS certifications, I specialize in bridging the gap between advanced DevOps, platform modernization, and the next generation of AI-driven architecture.

Building secure, scalable, and automated infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and hybrid environments. Holding both CKA and CKS certifications, I specialize in bridging the gap between advanced DevOps, platform modernization, and the next generation of AI... Show more

Omar Janabi is a Senior Microsoft Intune Engineer at Microsoft specializing in Windows Autopilot, enterprise device management, and modern endpoint provisioning. He partners with some of Microsoft's largest enterprise customers to troubleshoot complex deployment challenges, drive engineering investigations, and improve the onboarding experience for Windows devices. Omar is a returning MMS speaker who enjoys sharing practical guidance, real-world troubleshooting techniques, and lessons learned from supporting large-scale Intune and Autopilot deployments.

Omar Janabi is a Senior Microsoft Intune Engineer at Microsoft specializing in Windows Autopilot, enterprise device management, and modern endpoint provisioning. He partners with some of Microsoft's largest enterprise customers to troubleshoot comple... Show more

Hi! I’m Nicolas, a developer with over 25 years of experience, now working as a freelance mobile app developer.

My journey has taken me from programming MS-DOS games to building electronic test systems for the oil industry, before transitioning to mobile development in 2017.

Everything changed during an eco-volunteering mission in French Polynesia, where I monitored sea turtles. This experience inspired *“We Spot Turtles!”*, a side project that has since become one of my main activities as a freelancer.

In 2022, an unexpected encounter with an Australian helped propel the project onto the international stage, eventually leading to it being featured by Google in a global campaign.

Today, I build this solution using Flutter, co-organize the Flutter Nantes meetup, and aim to expand the impact of this application dedicated to sea turtle conservation worldwide.

Hi! I’m Nicolas, a developer with over 25 years of experience, now working as a freelance mobile app developer. My journey has taken me from programming MS-DOS games to building electronic test systems for the oil industry, before transitioning to... Show more

Sean Satterlee is a Senior Principal Penetration Tester for Device Recon Labs, and has Given an RFID hacking workshop at BSidesLV and another workshop at Defcon 24, Spoken at BerlinSides, BsidesOK, IWS, RMISC and local Infragard chapters. Sean has been active the security industry for over 20 years, a member of the DCG405, OKC2600 and the Telephreak:2600 groups.

Sean Satterlee is a Senior Principal Penetration Tester for Device Recon Labs, and has Given an RFID hacking workshop at BSidesLV and another workshop at Defcon 24, Spoken at BerlinSides, BsidesOK, IWS, RMISC and local Infragard chapters. Sean has be... Show more

Experienced professional with a background in transportation, environmental safety, and hazardous materials communication. Currently working in the environmental safety industry, with several years of prior experience in the aerospace sector where precision, compliance, and operational excellence are critical. Known for inspiring change management and continuous improvement leaders to improve safety culture, strengthen regulatory compliance, and drive sustainable operational improvements.

Experienced professional with a background in transportation, environmental safety, and hazardous materials communication. Currently working in the environmental safety industry, with several years of prior experience in the aerospace sector where pr... Show more

Medtech Innovator and Biomedical Engineer on a mission to grow the medtech community and make it more accessible. I aim at bridging the gap between medtech seasoned professionals and young professionals. With an experience in the industry of 8+ years for product development, rapid prototyping, testing, V&V.

Medtech Innovator and Biomedical Engineer on a mission to grow the medtech community and make it more accessible. I aim at bridging the gap between medtech seasoned professionals and young professionals. With an experience in the industry of 8+ years... Show more

A passionate technologist with over 20 years of experience in developing and applying technology solutions for positive social and industrial impact. Specializing in the intersection of Cloud-native environments and embedded IoT/Edge systems. Recognized leader in the global DevOps and Cloud communities as a ARM Ambassador, Docker Captain, Ampere Ambassador, AWS Community Leader and recently on SystemARCH technical steering committee. At home leading complex cloud and network projects in digital transformation programs.

A passionate technologist with over 20 years of experience in developing and applying technology solutions for positive social and industrial impact. Specializing in the intersection of Cloud-native environments and embedded IoT/Edge systems. Recogn... Show more

Hideyuki Takei is a Tokyo-based engineer and founder of HAPT Lab, specializing in the intersection of AI, hardware, and real-world systems. He holds a Master’s degree in engineering from Toyohashi University of Technology, where he focused on Human-Robot Interaction, and received an academic award from the Human Interface Society of Japan.

He began his career at KLab, working in R&D on new product development, and later joined Yukai Engineering, where he worked on BLE-based hardware devices. He then co-founded Beatrobo, Inc. in Japan and the United States, serving as CTO and leading the development of all products and services. His work includes patented inventions across Japan, the US, and China.

After Beatrobo, he joined the US-based startup studio All Turtles as a software and hardware engineer, contributing to multiple AI-driven products. He also worked at Tellus You Care, a US-based company focused on AI-powered eldercare, where he served as a Principal Software & Hardware Engineer, building systems that integrate AI with real-world sensing.

He is currently involved in the design and development of IoT systems deployed at scale, including over 4,000 connected devices in Japan, as well as various AI-powered products. His expertise spans full-stack software development (Python, JavaScript, cloud systems) and hardware engineering, including circuit design, embedded systems, 3D CAD, and mass production.

His current work focuses on building AI-powered physical products that bridge digital intelligence and the real world.

Hideyuki Takei is a Tokyo-based engineer and founder of HAPT Lab, specializing in the intersection of AI, hardware, and real-world systems. He holds a Master’s degree in engineering from Toyohashi University of Technology, where he focused on Human-R... Show more

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to develop organizational resiliency and competitive edge. She has 5+ years in cross-industry OCM for ERP implementations and tech adoption, as well as over 10 years in strategic and business communications, including 6 years of bilingual business communication & advocacy.

Rebecca is a hands-on, human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a believer in integrating change strategies to dev... Show more

Ben Kereopa-Yorke is a Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft, based in Melbourne, working on AI security, security research, red teaming, and agentic systems. His work sits at the intersection of technology and human security, and he does active research and writing across AI security, cyber security, and socio-technical risk.

He co-leads the OWASP Machine Learning Security Top 10, serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Technology and Society, and is a member of the Australian Computer Society Professional Standards Board. His research has peer-reviewed publications spanning AI security, cyber security, human-computer interaction, Brookings, and Oxford Intersections: AI in Society. His public work also includes open technical projects on GitHub and Hugging Face, where he publishes under the name Zen0.

Ben Kereopa-Yorke has been recognised publicly with the 2025 Charles Sturt University Alumni Award for Professional Excellence, and his public writing emphasises practical AI security, governance, and Pacific perspectives on AI safety. He speaks and writes regularly on how real-world AI systems fail, how agentic security workflows are changing offensive and defensive practice, and what organisations need to do to secure the next generation of AI-enabled systems.

Ben Kereopa-Yorke is a Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft, based in Melbourne, working on AI security, security research, red teaming, and agentic systems. His work sits at the intersection of technology and human security, and he does active re... Show more

- Founder and CEO of EAST-4D Carbon Technology GmbH.
- Certification according to EN 9100, NADCAP & aircraft OEMs.
- Composite supplier to major programmes of Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Gulfstream, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo.
- First project contract on AI-engineering in 2019 by Bugatti Automotive.
- On-premise AI-system "4Dtech-box" established on-site @EAST-4D.

- Founder and CEO of EAST-4D Carbon Technology GmbH. - Certification according to EN 9100, NADCAP & aircraft OEMs. - Composite supplier to major programmes of Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Gulfstream, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo. - First project... Show more

Mason Whitaker
President, Volt Technologies | ERP & Digital Transformation Expert | Champion of Mid-Market Growth

Mason Whitaker is the President of Volt Technologies, a leading Microsoft Partner specializing in Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations for growing mid-market companies across retail, manufacturing, distribution, and eCommerce.

With more than a decade of experience in ERP consulting, digital transformation, and change management, Mason has led dozens of successful Microsoft Dynamics projects from strategy through go-live and beyond. Known for his pragmatic, people-first approach, Mason helps organizations simplify complex system migrations, optimize their business processes, and drive real ROI through smart technology adoption.

Under Mason’s leadership, Volt Technologies has become one of the most trusted and fastest-growing Microsoft ERP consultancies in the U.S. — with a focus on modernizing legacy systems, unlocking data insights, and implementing solutions that empower users, not overwhelm them.

A frequent speaker, content creator, and thought leader in the Microsoft business applications community, Mason blends sharp technical understanding with real-world business acumen. He is passionate about making ERP & AI approachable, aligning systems with business goals, and ensuring that companies not only survive digital transformation — but thrive.

Mason Whitaker President, Volt Technologies | ERP & Digital Transformation Expert | Champion of Mid-Market Growth Mason Whitaker is the President of Volt Technologies, a leading Microsoft Partner specializing in Dynamics 365 Business Central impl... Show more

Experienced Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on expertise in developing software solutions and architecting cloud-native systems. Demonstrated success in deploying software pipelines on Cloud clusters, utilizing both CPU and GPU resources for optimal performance. Focused on building scalable, secure, and high-performance software services, with a strong emphasis on excellence engineering and modern cloud technologies.

Experienced Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on expertise in developing software solutions and architecting cloud-native systems. Demonstrated success in deploying software pipelines on Cloud clusters, utilizing both CPU and GPU resources for opti... Show more

Rasmus Steiniche is the CEO who Codes @ Neurospace.
He has created one of Denmark's biggest multi-cloud strategies, build some of the biggest public systems in Denmark and is now focused on creating data, machine learning, AI, and agent platforms with a focus on digital sovereignty.
Rasmus has been part of the Cloud Native and DevOps movement since 2014 and working with AI since 2018.
He is a CNCF organizer at Cloud Native Aarhus / Cloud Native Nordics, and CNCF and AAIF Ambassador under the banners of the Linux Foundation.

Rasmus Steiniche is the CEO who Codes @ Neurospace. He has created one of Denmark's biggest multi-cloud strategies, build some of the biggest public systems in Denmark and is now focused on creating data, machine learning, AI, and agent platforms wi... Show more

Itunuoluwa builds data, ML and AI-powered solutions that drive business value. She trained first as a geologist, then pivoted to data science at Deloitte, completed an M.Sc. in Data Science at the University of Calgary, and is now working as a technology consultant at BDO Canada. Her work includes applied ML, data engineering, and LLM deployment with hands-on experience for clients across energy, telecoms, finance, and manufacturing industries.

Itunuoluwa builds data, ML and AI-powered solutions that drive business value. She trained first as a geologist, then pivoted to data science at Deloitte, completed an M.Sc. in Data Science at the University of Calgary, and is now working as a techno... Show more

At the helm of Ideaforage Innovations, my journey as Founder and CEO has been dedicated to merging education with cutting-edge gaming technology under the Toynik brand. With a focus on XR my team and I strive to revolutionize learning experiences through our diverse product suite,. We're on a mission to touch the lives of kinesthetic learners globally, aiming to reach 5% with our innovative Board Games and AR Based Puzzle As a Leader my focus is to demonstrate empathetic openness, introspective intelligence, amplified resilience and empowering innovation

My dual role as Founder and Design Consultant at N6 Designs harnesses my urban design expertise. We're committed to dreaming up spaces that resonate with clients' aspirations while integrating sustainable technology like VR for an immersive planning journey. With over 50 projects designed and executed, I lead by setting a visionary strategy, fostering a growth-driven culture, and driving the organizational mission forward.

At the helm of Ideaforage Innovations, my journey as Founder and CEO has been dedicated to merging education with cutting-edge gaming technology under the Toynik brand. With a focus on XR my team and I strive to revolutionize learning experiences thr... Show more

Chris Reina has been involved in education since 2002, technology since 1981 and Making since 1971. (You do the maths). He is CCO (Chief Cardboard Officer) of MakerMeet.ie - who deliver Maker-led, project-based S.T.E.A.M. workshops nationwide to primary, secondary, third-level and other institutions.

He feels passionately that education is the most important thing in the world and that teaching using Maker skills is the most rewarding job there is.

Chris loves cats, kayaking, kite-flying, steampunk, pedantic semantics and knowing the meanings of ligatures, aglets, gallibanders and lexiphanic.

Chris Reina has been involved in education since 2002, technology since 1981 and Making since 1971. (You do the maths). He is CCO (Chief Cardboard Officer) of MakerMeet.ie - who deliver Maker-led, project-based S.T.E.A.M. workshops nationwide to prim... Show more

Vishvam Madishetti is a Silicon Design Engineer with more than 17 years of experience in advanced semiconductor technology and physical design engineering. His expertise spans leading-edge process nodes, including TSMC N2P, N2, N3, FinFET, and Gate-All-Around (GAA) architectures, with a strong focus on delivering high-performance, scalable silicon solutions for compute-intensive applications.
Currently, Vishvam serves as a Senior Member of Technical Staff at AMD, where he leads physical design initiatives for advanced GPU and AI compute products. He has contributed to the development of AMD Instinct MI and RDNA GPU programs, driving subsystem implementation, place-and-route, timing closure, power optimization, and performance, power, and area (PPA) exploration for next-generation AI training and inference platforms. His work includes leading physical design efforts on TSMC’s N2 process technology and collaborating with EDA vendors to optimize design methodologies for advanced technology nodes.
Before AMD, Vishvam worked as a Principal Physical Design Engineer at TSMC, where he played a key role in the implementation and closure of one of the industry's early subsystems on the TSMC N3 (3nm) technology node. His responsibilities included advanced floorplanning, clock tree synthesis, timing closure, power integrity analysis, low-power verification, and full physical signoff. He also contributed to the development of hybrid standard-cell methodologies and collaborated with EDA vendors to advance implementation and signoff techniques for 3nm technologies.
Earlier in his career, Vishvam served as a Member of Technical Staff at SoCtronics, leading Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) initiatives across GlobalFoundries FinFET and FD-SOI platforms. He worked on standard cell library development, SRAM and physical design optimization, track-specific design methodologies, and PPA benchmarking to support automotive, 5G, and IoT semiconductor applications.
Throughout his career, Vishvam has gained experience across multiple organizations, including AMD, TSMC, SoCtronics, Apple, Intel, Texas Instruments, ST Ericsson, Cypress, Synapse, and others, contributing to a wide range of semiconductor product domains. His technical expertise encompasses physical design methodologies such as place-and-route, timing closure, power optimization, and signoff verification, supported by extensive experience with industry-standard EDA tools including Synopsys Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, Design Compiler, Cadence Innovus, Genus, Voltus, Mentor Graphics Calibre, and related platforms.
Vishvam holds a Master of Science in Industrial Electronics from Bharathidasan University, a Bachelor of Science in Electronics from Kakatiya University, and a Diploma in Physical Design from TTM India.

Vishvam Madishetti is a Silicon Design Engineer with more than 17 years of experience in advanced semiconductor technology and physical design engineering. His expertise spans leading-edge process nodes, including TSMC N2P, N2, N3, FinFET, and Gate-A... Show more

Rich currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at Ashley Furniture Industries, where he leads a global technology organization spanning platforms, infrastructure, data, architecture, development, and emerging technologies. In this role, he sets enterprise-wide technology vision and execution across international operations, aligning AI, data, and digital platforms with manufacturing, supply chain, transportation, warehouse, retail, and customer experience at global scale. His focus is on building resilient, scalable systems and high-performing teams that translate advanced technology into durable business advantage.

Previously, Rich served as Chief Technology Officer at El Toro, where his work contributed to multiple patented, 100% cookie-free advertising technologies, including IP Targeting and Mobile Ad ID Targeting—innovations that helped define a new category of privacy-forward, data-driven advertising.

Rich brings over 30 years of experience across a wide spectrum of technical disciplines, with deep expertise in software engineering, data platforms, distributed systems, and applied AI. He has worked in more than a dozen programming languages, across nearly all major database technologies, and in environments ranging from early-stage innovation to highly regulated, enterprise-scale ecosystems... In short: A problem solver. His years of experience with AI has transformed operations from KTLO to Automations with Agentic capabilities. He is known as a hands-on technology leader, working directly with engineers while maintaining responsibility for long-term strategy, governance, and execution.

A defining theme of Rich’s career is the intelligent connection of data, processes, and people. He has led initiatives that embed AI and machine learning into core business workflows—enabling predictive insight, automation, and adaptive systems that operate across organizational and geographic boundaries. His approach emphasizes practical, scalable AI focused on real-world outcomes.

Beyond enterprise technology, Rich has founded, operated, and advised multiple businesses across diverse industries including manufacturing, logistics, entertainment, and large-scale infrastructure operations. He has contributed to multiple patents and serves in advisory and board roles, applying systems thinking well beyond traditional software environments.

Rich is known for his energy, curiosity, and ability to translate technical complexity into real-world outcomes, combining deep technical credibility with executive leadership and a bias toward execution.

Rich currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at Ashley Furniture Industries, where he leads a global technology organization spanning platforms, infrastructure, data, architecture, development, and emerging technologies. In this role, he sets en... Show more