Daniel Theobald is a visionary leader in robotics, AI, and automation, with decades of experience at the forefront of innovation. With 67 issued patents and over 30 patents pending, Daniel has made significant contributions to shaping the future of intelligent technology.

Daniel achieved a perfect academic record at MIT and was chosen by the faculty as "the student who has achieved the highest academic standing and has exceptional potential for impact on technology and society." He was awarded the prestigious Henry Ford II Scholar award, and was chosen as both an NSF and Hertz Foundation Fellow. Daniel founded Vecna.com in 1998, pioneering advancements in robotics and healthcare access. He later co-founded MassRobotics.org, a non-profit organization driving the global robotics industry, and in 2018, founded VecnaRobotics.com, a global leader in autonomous forklift technology.

Daniel’s work extends beyond healthcare and industrial robotics into sustainable agriculture through TwistedFields.com, a research farm in beautiful San Gregorio, CA which provides free consulting and test space to startups in the agtech space. In 2024 he seed funded Rotate8.com, an amazing farm robotics company that is building multi-purpose solar-powered farming robots that farmers can actually afford.

Daniel does significant pro-bono work. He helps a number of VC firms with technical due diligence, and mentors numerous founders and startups. He provides free consulting to organizations trying to automate. He helps them differentiate robust, scalable solutions from hype, believing that automation project success benefits the industry as a whole. For larger projects, Daniel and his team at Mekable.com provide expert consulting, simulation and automation product/process development to help organizations large and small navigate their automation journey with confidence.

Daniel is a leader on the integration of AI, Robotics, and IoT into society, inspiring audiences to explore the transformative potential of technology to create a sustainable, equitable future.

Daniel Theobald is a visionary leader in robotics, AI, and automation, with decades of experience at the forefront of innovation. With 67 issued patents and over 30 patents pending, Daniel has made significant contributions to shaping the future of i... Show more

Sadiq Adamu Abubakar is a Nigerian software engineer, entrepreneur, and visionary innovator at the forefront of AI-powered e-commerce. As the Founder and CEO of GldCart, Sadiq is building one of the world’s first AI-native commerce platforms, a transformative infrastructure designed to empower vendors, streamline retail operations, and redefine the customer experience through intelligent automation and personalization.

Born with a passion for technology and purpose-driven leadership, Sadiq earned his Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (Summa Cum Laude) from Brigham Young University–Idaho, after transferring from Independence Community College. His academic journey laid the foundation for a career focused on solving complex problems through scalable, ethical technology.

GldCart, his flagship venture, reflects Sadiq’s long-term commitment to innovation, inclusion, and impact. The platform leverages machine learning to help vendors gain deeper insights into buyer behavior, optimize sales, and reduce inefficiencies all while providing buyers with a smarter and more intuitive shopping experience. Under Sadiq’s leadership, GldCart is being positioned to become a multi-billion-dollar ecosystem with global reach and local empowerment.

Sadiq’s work has been featured in media outlets like LNGFRM, HardReset, and Success Quarterly, where he’s recognized for his entrepreneurial insight, team-building leadership, and bold vision for AI in commerce. He is also working toward securing intellectual property protections for GldCart’s technology and establishing strong metrics of national and global impact.

Sadiq Adamu Abubakar is a Nigerian software engineer, entrepreneur, and visionary innovator at the forefront of AI-powered e-commerce. As the Founder and CEO of GldCart, Sadiq is building one of the world’s first AI-native commerce platforms, a trans... Show more

Ifeoma is a software engineer with a strong foundation in software development and a user-centred approach to building inclusive digital products. Skilled in JavaScript, ReactJS, CSS, Storybook, and APIs, she brings a well-rounded perspective to her engineering work, shaped by cross-functional experience in product discovery, developer education, and digital accessibility.

She has delivered accessible, user-focused web interfaces, internal tools, and scalable design systems across both B2C and B2B environments. Her interest in how users experience digital products led her to attend Product School, where she deepened her expertise in product discovery and user research, equipping her to contribute at every stage of the product and software development lifecycle.

Beyond hands-on engineering and product work, Ifeoma is a recognised community leader and conference speaker, having shared insights at technical events on topics like accessibility, web performance, and developer tooling. Her project delivery experience includes launching global initiatives with partner institutions and overseeing the successful delivery of digital products in cross-functional, multinational teams.

With a passion for teaching, sharing knowledge, and advocating for inclusive design, Ifeoma has worked as a Developer Educator and LinkedIn Learning Instructor, creating educational content that helps teams and individuals build more usable, accessible experiences. From leading cross-functional product initiatives to scaling accessible component libraries and shaping developer education, her work consistently drives impact at the intersection of technology, people, and inclusion, thus earning her the UK Global Talent Award in Technology.

Ifeoma is a software engineer with a strong foundation in software development and a user-centred approach to building inclusive digital products. Skilled in JavaScript, ReactJS, CSS, Storybook, and APIs, she brings a well-rounded perspective to her ... Show more

The Founder of Mastishk, an AI-powered personalised learning platform designed to empower students, teachers, and parents through intelligent assessments and adaptive learning. With a vision to make education more human, personalised, and purposeful, he is leading Mastishk’s mission to bring high-quality learning innovation to Tier-2 and Tier-3 schools in India.

Before founding Mastishk, Manoj served as Head of AI & Software Centre India at Rolls-Royce Power Systems, where he scaled a 75+ member team, delivered enterprise-grade digital transformation, and initiated AI strategy for global business units.

An Executive MBA graduate from IIT Bombay and Washington University in St. Louis, Manoj brings a rare blend of technical depth, strategic vision, and human-centred leadership, making him a sought-after speaker on AI in education, the future of learning, and leading with empathy in a digital world.

The Founder of Mastishk, an AI-powered personalised learning platform designed to empower students, teachers, and parents through intelligent assessments and adaptive learning. With a vision to make education more human, personalised, and purposeful,... Show more

I own the global lead generation funnel, from attracting the right buyers to qualifying them for sales - with a strong focus on scalable, automated, and intelligence-driven growth.

I lead both inbound and outbound strategies, combining account-based marketing, intent data, and enrichment workflows to reach high-fit prospects. I build automations that power campaigns, making lead gen more efficient, personalized, and aligned with our go-to-market teams.

I also act as a hands-on coordinator for our day-to-day execution, supporting and guiding a small group of teammates across tasks like campaign setup, lead ops, and channel coordination.

I own the global lead generation funnel, from attracting the right buyers to qualifying them for sales - with a strong focus on scalable, automated, and intelligence-driven growth. I lead both inbound and outbound strategies, combining account-bas... Show more

👋 Hello, my name's Ayhan and I'm an experienced DevOps Engineer with over 8 years of experience in the IT / Cloud Computing industry. My career is not just a job; it's my passion, purpose, and lifelong commitment.

📚 I believe in continuous learning and staying ahead in this dynamic/ever-changing field. I stay current with the latest cloud trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

🎓 I hold a Master's degree in Big Data & Text Analytics, where I excelled with a merit grade, harnessing the power of data processing and analytics to unlock insights in vast datasets.

🌍 My journey in the cloud industry began in 2018 when I joined Inawisdom with zero cloud experience. Through determination, dedication, and a thirst for knowledge, I transformed from a newcomer to a highly skilled individual in all things AWS, cloud architecture, and more.

💼 I've earned my stripes in cloud computing and infrastructure management, with a strong focus on AWS. My extensive AWS certifications (9 and counting), Terraform Associate, GitHub Actions, GitHub Foundations and Certified Kubernetes Administrator qualifications further validate my expertise/knowledge in deploying and managing cloud applications/infrastructures at scale using CI/CD and also underscores my commitment to staying at the forefront of a quickly changing industry. I have also recently begun my journey with GCP and have attained the Cloud Digital Leader Certification.

🤝 Let's connect and explore how we can collaborate on cloud initiatives, share insights, and collectively shape the future of cloud engineering.

👋 Hello, my name's Ayhan and I'm an experienced DevOps Engineer with over 8 years of experience in the IT / Cloud Computing industry. My career is not just a job; it's my passion, purpose, and lifelong commitment. 📚 I believe in continuous learn... Show more

Sohaib Imran Bhatti is a Senior Camera ISP Algorithms Engineer at 10xEngineers, California.
Over the past five years, he has specialized in Camera Image Signal Processors (ISPs), beginning as an Algorithms Engineer building calibration algorithms for commercial ISP tuning tools. He has led the development of Infinite ISP, an open-source camera pipeline, managing system architecture and FPGA integration (Xilinx Kria). He has also led the development of the CUDA ISP, a GPU-based configurable pipeline for edge imaging. Separately, he has architected the Polyphase Video Scaler IP, a low-latency, high-quality scaler supporting dynamic resolution and cropping. He has delivered a hands-on ISP course at Electronic Imaging 2025.

Sohaib Imran Bhatti is a Senior Camera ISP Algorithms Engineer at 10xEngineers, California. Over the past five years, he has specialized in Camera Image Signal Processors (ISPs), beginning as an Algorithms Engineer building calibration algorithms fo... Show more

Before I ever encountered Agile, I spent nearly a decade navigating the worlds of Project and Product Management, constantly problem-solving, managing competing priorities, and bumping up against the same frustrating patterns: legacy systems, outdated processes, and organizational cultures resistant to change. It often felt like great work was possible, but buried beneath layers of complexity and inertia.

Then, I discovered Agile, not just as a methodology but as a new way of seeing. Suddenly, what had felt immovable started to shift. Change no longer seemed like an abstract hope; it became accessible, actionable, and human. But that’s when the real work began.

Agile isn't just a set of practices; it's a language, mindset, and way of operating that challenges our deepest assumptions about control, predictability, and progress. Bringing that into organisations often felt like painting with watercolors on iron steel.

To cut through, I began creating visuals and frameworks that made complex concepts simple and abstract ideas tangible. This became a superpower: turning clarity into capability. That’s how The Agile Xpert was born. A platform dedicated to helping coaches and teams move beyond buzzwords to real, resonant transformation.

Today, I work as an enterprise agility coach and leadership consultant, partnering with senior leaders, teams, and organisations ready to rethink what’s possible. Whether I’m coaching executives, facilitating change, or speaking on stage, I bring a deep curiosity, strategic insight, and a passion for making agility not only understood but lived.

My work focuses on:

Agile Coaching: Translating Agile into culture, behaviour, and sustainable practice.

Systems Thinking: Helping organisations see the bigger picture and untangle complexity.

Agile Leadership: Supporting leaders in shifting mindsets, not just metrics.

Visual Facilitation: Using design and storytelling to spark insight and engagement.

Whether you're new to Agile or leading an enterprise-wide transformation, my mission is simple: to help you see clearly, think differently, and lead with confidence in a world of constant change.

Before I ever encountered Agile, I spent nearly a decade navigating the worlds of Project and Product Management, constantly problem-solving, managing competing priorities, and bumping up against the same frustrating patterns: legacy systems, outdate... Show more

Arijit comes with a unique blend of development, leadership, and entrepreneurial background. In his career spanning over 27+ years, he has not only worked on multiple technology stacks, but has also worked with multiple organizations in diversified roles and portfolios. Also, he has strong experience in consulting and leading large enterprise transformations, including process improvement and technology-based solutions - across both public and private sectors. Additionally, he is skilled at developing and executing consulting strategies to drive increased productivity and establishing a strong, collaborative team culture. He is equally versed with new technologies in the space of Social, Mobile, Analytic, and Cloud (SMAC) and loves to use them towards business gain for his customers.

Arijit comes with a unique blend of development, leadership, and entrepreneurial background. In his career spanning over 27+ years, he has not only worked on multiple technology stacks, but has also worked with multiple organizations in diversified r... Show more

Computational Designer/Developer and work on projects involving 3D modeling and/or programming.
I like working on projects involving application of computational logic for design purposes at all scales.

Computational Designer/Developer and work on projects involving 3D modeling and/or programming. I like working on projects involving application of computational logic for design purposes at all scales. Show more

Fulltime open source ambassador and part-time open source lobbyist. Cross community communicator. Tenor in a Pop&Jazz choir. Born in the year of the moon landing. Managing director at Gesellschaft zur Entwicklung von Dingen.

Fulltime open source ambassador and part-time open source lobbyist. Cross community communicator. Tenor in a Pop&Jazz choir. Born in the year of the moon landing. Managing director at Gesellschaft zur Entwicklung von Dingen. Show more

is a dx engineer at Runpod building agents, a co-organizer of JSConf Budapest / CodePenDay Germany, a mentor, an international speaker, a generative artist, a vj for dnb parties & a series-founder

the most important part of his life are his two daughters (7, 8) <3

is a dx engineer at Runpod building agents, a co-organizer of JSConf Budapest / CodePenDay Germany, a mentor, an international speaker, a generative artist, a vj for dnb parties & a series-founder the most important part of his life are his two d... Show more

Alaa Mahjoub is an independent Digital Business Advisor and former Senior Data Management Expert at the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport. He has decades of experience in electric utilities, petroleum, transportation, and defines. His expertise spans both governmental and private sectors in EMEA, the Far East, and the U.S.
Mr. Mahjoub played a pivotal role in transforming the Digital Business as part of the restructuring of the water and electricity sectors in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
He has also led key initiatives at TRANSCO, ADCO, Injazat Data Systems, as well as the Egyptian and the Kuwaiti Ministries of Defence.
Mr. Mahjoub holds a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in computer engineering. He has authored, lectured, and reviewed research for IEEE, Cigre, the Arab Union of Electricity, and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). His research interests focus on Cyber-Physical Systems and the application of Digital Business in the Power and Utilities Sector.

Alaa Mahjoub is an independent Digital Business Advisor and former Senior Data Management Expert at the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport. He has decades of experience in electric utilities, petroleum, transportation, and defines. His expertise spans... Show more

Paul Guggenheim

With 40 years of experience in the Progress Language, Paul brings application expertise, passion, creativity, and positive results to each of his satisfied clients.

Leveraging his degrees in economics and physics with a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Chicago, Paul applies his comprehensive business acumen and software application knowledge to provide a wide array of uniquely effective OpenEdge consulting services designed to streamline operations and enhance functionality.

Included in Paul’s proven portfolio are database design, application development, performance tuning, and web services.

Paul also brings 38 years of successful OpenEdge course development and training throughout the US and abroad. He is an acclaimed international speaker, and active member of the PUG Challenge Americas Conference Steering Committee.

Most recently, Paul has augmented his Progress capabilities by achieving the coveted roles of:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect Certification
• Amazon Authorized Instructor (AAI).

This key Progress-Amazon proficiency combined with Paul’s extensive OpenEdge experience helps organizations fulfill their cloud migration objectives no matter the scope of the project or degree of difficulty.

Email: paul@pgasmarts.com

Paul Guggenheim With 40 years of experience in the Progress Language, Paul brings application expertise, passion, creativity, and positive results to each of his satisfied clients. Leveraging his degrees in economics and physics with a Masters... Show more

Azure is a Senior Consultant at Hitachi in the Washington, DC area. Prior to joining tech consulting in 2022, she spent in pharmaceutical manufacturing, discovering Power Automate in late 2019.

Passionate about people and hoping to assume her final form as a bot, she's on a mission to educate and enable more women and underrepresented groups into tech, one Flow at a time.

Azure is a Senior Consultant at Hitachi in the Washington, DC area. Prior to joining tech consulting in 2022, she spent in pharmaceutical manufacturing, discovering Power Automate in late 2019. Passionate about people and hoping to assume her fina... Show more

Mitul is a Microsoft Certified Trainer & Architect in Cloud operation at Trelleborg Group. He has around ten years of experience with Microsoft infrastructure solutions and have expertise in interest areas like Azure, Office365, Power Platform, SharePoint, Cloud Security and other related MS technologies. He previously contributed as SharePoint Saturday conference speaker in India at several places. He is more interested in exploring now in several cloud solution and related security areas with a passion to deliver more to the business from MS products suites.

Mitul is a Microsoft Certified Trainer & Architect in Cloud operation at Trelleborg Group. He has around ten years of experience with Microsoft infrastructure solutions and have expertise in interest areas like Azure, Office365, Power Platform, Share... Show more

Joe brings over 15+ years experience in driving digital transformation across large organizations. He believes organizations can be successful with transformation when they focus on business change, end user experience, actionable insights, and change management. Joe believes strategy is complete when it is executed and measureable against the business case supporting it.

Joe brings over 15+ years experience in driving digital transformation across large organizations. He believes organizations can be successful with transformation when they focus on business change, end user experience, actionable insights, and chang... Show more

Chotchanit Mongkonvit (Peace) — Associate Director of Process Improvement at Arise by INFINITAS.

With 13+ years of experience, specializes in data engineering, including leading the enterprise Microsoft Fabric & AI data platform strategy at SCG Chemicals. Diverse background also spans SAP, industrial IoT, and starting career as a Network Engineer at the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

Chotchanit Mongkonvit (Peace) — Associate Director of Process Improvement at Arise by INFINITAS. With 13+ years of experience, specializes in data engineering, including leading the enterprise Microsoft Fabric & AI data platform strategy at SCG C... Show more

Full Stack Java Developer with 7+ years scaling Full stack services for high-traffic enterprise systems. Deep expertise in Angular, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka, and cloud-native delivery on AWS/GCP with Docker and Kubernetes. Experienced with React, Angular, and OAuth 2.0/JWT/SSO security patterns. Track record of migrating monoliths to microservices and improving observability at large-scale tech and financial-services companies.

Full Stack Java Developer with 7+ years scaling Full stack services for high-traffic enterprise systems. Deep expertise in Angular, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka, and cloud-native delivery on AWS/GCP with Docker and Kubernetes. Experienced with R... Show more

I am a High-Voltage Electrical Engineer at XP Power, specializing in the development of compact high-voltage, low-power power supplies. My current work involves the design, modeling, testing, and troubleshooting of resonant converters, high-frequency transformers, voltage multipliers, precision feedback circuits, insulation systems, and EMI/EMC solutions.
Before joining XP Power, I worked at HEVO as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer, where I contributed to wireless electric-vehicle charging systems and high-power converter development. My broader professional experience also includes variable-frequency drives, hardware-in-the-loop testing, power converter modeling, control-loop design, magnetics, system integration, technical documentation, and product validation.

I earned my Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University, where my research focused on EMI modeling and optimized differential-mode filter design for power-factor-correction converters. I have authored and co-authored several technical papers and received the Best Paper Award at IEEE CERA 2023.

My professional areas of expertise include high-voltage power supplies, resonant power conversion, wireless power transfer, transformer and magnetic component design, voltage multipliers, EMI/EMC mitigation, feedback-loop stability, partial-discharge and insulation reliability, precision regulation, failure analysis, and end-to-end power electronics product development. I enjoy solving practical engineering challenges, advancing reliable power-conversion technologies, and sharing technical knowledge with the engineering community.

I am a High-Voltage Electrical Engineer at XP Power, specializing in the development of compact high-voltage, low-power power supplies. My current work involves the design, modeling, testing, and troubleshooting of resonant converters, high-frequency... Show more

Jui Trivedi is Managing Partner of Next Point LLC, an M&A advisory firm specializing in the sale of privately held businesses. She advises founders, family-owned businesses, and professional practice owners on ownership transitions, with particular experience in manufacturing, industrial businesses, business services, dental, physical therapy, and specialty healthcare.

Since assuming leadership of the firm, Jui has expanded Next Point's industry focus and advisory capabilities while helping establish one of the region's leading lower middle-market M&A practices. The firm brings more than two decades of experience and over 450 completed mergers and acquisitions.

Jui is known for making complex transactions understandable. Drawing from firsthand deal experience and the collective insights gained through hundreds of completed transactions at Next Point, she helps business owners understand how sophisticated buyers evaluate companies, where value is created or lost during a sale process, and how thoughtful preparation can strengthen both outcomes and negotiating leverage.

A Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Jui is a speaker and writer on mergers and acquisitions, buyer behavior, business valuation, and ownership transition. Her presentations move beyond theory to provide practical insights that business owners, executives, and professional advisors can immediately apply when preparing for one of the most significant financial decisions of their careers.

Jui Trivedi is Managing Partner of Next Point LLC, an M&A advisory firm specializing in the sale of privately held businesses. She advises founders, family-owned businesses, and professional practice owners on ownership transitions, with particular e... Show more

Electronics Engineer, passionate about technological development
and science, co-founder and CTO of the Electronic Cats company which has developed different embedded systems already in production, focused from education to security related devices, embedded programer, has developed open source libraries for communities as well as open hardware, with the goal to design and implement global impact electronics.

Electronics Engineer, passionate about technological development and science, co-founder and CTO of the Electronic Cats company which has developed different embedded systems already in production, focused from education to security related devices,... Show more

Charles Fernandez is an Economic Development Board (EDB) Singapore–awarded PhD scholar and industry leader specialising in AI-driven Digital Twins, Cybersecurity, and Advanced Analytics (AI/ML). With a foundation in Electrical Engineering (Automation and Control), he combines deep technical expertise with experience across engineering, energy systems, and digital transformation.

He has transitioned from engineering and project management into strategic technical leadership and now as Principal Consultant and Technical Lead in Digital Trust, focusing on Industrial Control Systems (ICS), AI, and cybersecurity.

Charles operates at the intersection of engineering, cybersecurity, and governance, enabling organisations to deploy safe, resilient, and trustworthy AI systems, and is recognised for bridging innovation with real-world assurance.

Charles Fernandez is an Economic Development Board (EDB) Singapore–awarded PhD scholar and industry leader specialising in AI-driven Digital Twins, Cybersecurity, and Advanced Analytics (AI/ML). With a foundation in Electrical Engineering (Automation... Show more

Soy un apasionado de la innovación tecnológica y tengo una sólida experiencia en el desarrollo y la implementación de soluciones utilizando la Power Platform de Microsoft. Durante los últimos 15 años, he liderado numerosos proyectos en los que he aprovechado al máximo las capacidades de Power Apps, Power Automate y Power BI para impulsar la eficiencia operativa y la toma de decisiones basadas en datos.
Algunos de mis logros destacados incluyen:
• Desarrollo de una aplicación personalizada de gestión de procesos internos utilizando Power Apps, que redujo los tiempos de respuesta en un 30%.
• Implementación de flujos de trabajo automatizados con Power Automate, lo que resultó en una optimización significativa de los procesos de negocio y una reducción del error humano.
• Creación de paneles de control dinámicos y visualmente atractivos en Power BI para proporcionar insights en tiempo real a los equipos de dirección, contribuyendo así a una toma de decisiones más informada.
Habilidades informáticas: Mi formación y experiencia profesional me han dotado de una amplia gama de habilidades informáticas, que van desde el desarrollo de software hasta el análisis de datos. Entre mis habilidades destacadas se encuentran:
• Diseño de interfaces de usuario intuitivas y centradas en el usuario.
• Experiencia en el diseño y mantenimiento de bases de datos relacionales y no relacionales.
• Conocimientos sólidos en análisis de datos y creación de informes.
Lidero un equipo dedicado a la entrega de soluciones tecnológicas innovadoras para nuestros clientes. Desde nuestra fundación, hemos sido pioneros en la adopción de tecnologías emergentes, incluida la Power Platform de Microsoft, para ofrecer soluciones empresariales personalizadas y eficaces. Algunos de nuestros logros notables incluyen:
• Desarrollo de aplicaciones personalizadas para empresas de diversos sectores, utilizando la Power Platform como piedra angular de nuestras soluciones.
• Colaboración con Microsoft en proyectos conjuntos para impulsar la adopción de la Power Platform en la región.

Soy un apasionado de la innovación tecnológica y tengo una sólida experiencia en el desarrollo y la implementación de soluciones utilizando la Power Platform de Microsoft. Durante los últimos 15 años, he liderado numerosos proyectos en los que he apr... Show more

Uday Kiran Yedluri is a highly accomplished IT Infrastructure Architect with over 18 years of leadership in multi-cloud strategy, data center modernization, and enterprise virtualization. In his current roles as Senior Systems Engineer at CybeCys, Inc. and Contractor Lead for Data Services at the U.S. Department of Labor, Uday has driven mission-critical infrastructure transformations across federal, healthcare, and automotive industries. His work has powered high-impact initiatives for marquee clients such as the U.S. Department of Labor, CVS Health, and Volkswagen.
Uday’s expertise lies in designing scalable cloud migration strategies that optimize performance, security, and cost efficiency. His solutions have achieved outcomes such as 70% reductions in operational costs through strategic datacenter consolidation. Technically proficient in VMware ecosystems (vSphere, vCloud Foundation, vRealize Automation), Azure and AWS platforms, and enterprise storage solutions from NetApp, EMC, and HP, he is known for bridging complex infrastructure with business-driven outcomes.
He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Applications and an extensive portfolio of professional certifications, including: VMware, Microsoft MCP, AWS Architect Associate, Commvault Professional, ITIL v3 Foundation, Azure Fundamentals, and specialized tools like Dürr EcoEMOS, IBM DB2, Power Systems for AIX, and Kemp LoadBalancer.
What sets Uday apart is his rare combination of deep hands-on technical skills and long-term strategic foresight. His ability to lead organizations through the complexities of distributed cloud architectures positions him as a trusted advisor in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape.

Uday Kiran Yedluri is a highly accomplished IT Infrastructure Architect with over 18 years of leadership in multi-cloud strategy, data center modernization, and enterprise virtualization. In his current roles as Senior Systems Engineer at CybeCys, In... Show more

Jay Rodge is a developer advocate for large language models (LLMs), where he demonstrates how developers can leverage GPU acceleration in their LLM processes, using tools and frameworks that are widely used by the developer community. Jay received his master’s degree in computer science from Illinois Tech, Chicago. Before joining NVIDIA, Jay was an AI research intern at BMW Group, solving problems using computer vision for BMW’s largest manufacturing plant.

Jay Rodge is a developer advocate for large language models (LLMs), where he demonstrates how developers can leverage GPU acceleration in their LLM processes, using tools and frameworks that are widely used by the developer community. Jay received h... Show more

Silvia is a Data Scientist at Microsoft with over six years of experience helping customers harness the power of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to solve real-world business challenges. She has supported organisations across multiple industries, including automotive, manufacturing, energy, and transportation, delivering innovative solutions that drive operational efficiency and business transformation.
She is particularly passionate about Responsible AI and the development of trustworthy, human-centred AI systems. Her work focuses on helping organisations adopt emerging AI technologies responsibly while balancing innovation, governance, and business value.

Silvia is a Data Scientist at Microsoft with over six years of experience helping customers harness the power of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to solve real-world business challenges. She has supported organisations across multiple ind... Show more

Nadia is a vice president of Oracle E-Business Suite Strategy, with cross suite responsibility; go to market initiatives, and customer, partner and field enablement activities. Nadia joined Oracle back in 1991 and her main objective is to help customers understand the value that each release of the Oracle E-Business Suite brings to them.

Nadia is a three-time recipient of the Oracle Applications User Group 'Ambassador of the Year' Award (2007, 2009, 2010) and received the Oracle Applications User Group Lifetime Service Award in 2011. Nadia has also received the UK Oracle User Group (UKOUG) Inspiring Speaker Award (for UKOUG 2011 Conference). More recently in 2023, Nadia received: (1) UKOUG Best Apps Speaker of the Year Awards and (2) UKOUG Lifetime Achievement Award.

Nadia is a vice president of Oracle E-Business Suite Strategy, with cross suite responsibility; go to market initiatives, and customer, partner and field enablement activities. Nadia joined Oracle back in 1991 and her main objective is to help custom... Show more

Chad Lich has over 30 years of experience in information technology and is currently a Director Azure Infrastructure Specialist (Sales Guy) and formerly Principal Cloud Solution Architect for Cross Solution & Industry Innovation (Tech Guy) at Microsoft and has been with the company for nine years leading global enterprises in their successful digital transformation. Prior to Microsoft, Chad worked with Build-A-Bear and Intelligrated (Honeywell Company) as a director of BI and development, leading teams and building software to enable these businesses with data insights and tools that focused on adding value and business transformation. Chad holds a bachelor’s in information management from Webster University and an MBA from Southeast Missouri State University Harrison College of Business and Computing. Chad is also active as a contributor to STEM events in the St. Louis region, engages as a board member to a public institution and private STEM focused company, while also contributing to his local tech community as part of Azure and DOTNET Meetup groups.

Chad Lich has over 30 years of experience in information technology and is currently a Director Azure Infrastructure Specialist (Sales Guy) and formerly Principal Cloud Solution Architect for Cross Solution & Industry Innovation (Tech Guy) at Microso... Show more

A seasoned data geek specialising in building data strategy, and data governance with expertise in multi-cloud, data architecture, and management with a well-defended track record within the IT arena.

My expertise sprawls across multi-cloud experience predominantly focused on Cloud/Data architecture, data management, data governance, DevOps, data migration and infrastructure optimisation. Based on my Architecture experience and database management, performance tuning, and security gigs from my DBA days, I understand patterns and practices well.

I reap the benefits of collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve seamless data strategy implementation, and cloud adoption and drive innovation.

Satya Jayanty was Microsoft's Data Platform MVP (2006-2020), a subject matter expert with consulting & technical expertise within Data Platform, BI and Architecture solutions with over 30+ years of IT experience. Author: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Administration Cookbook (May 2011) and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 cube-security How-to (October 2012), co-author of MVP Deep Dives SQL Server Volume II (October 2011).

A seasoned data geek specialising in building data strategy, and data governance with expertise in multi-cloud, data architecture, and management with a well-defended track record within the IT arena. My expertise sprawls across multi-cloud expe... Show more