Agile & Lean Coach, Product Owner, Agile Transformation Consultant, Pragmatic Agilist

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Technical Co-Founder and Head of Product Development for 3 International Startups, building and managing teams bringing digital transformation to domains such as Energy Management, Building Automation, Asset Tracking, and Consumer Electronics.

10+ years of experience as an Embedded Systems and Computer Engineer, working in design and development of products across industries such as IoT, Autonomous Driving, Automotive Engineering, Aeronautics, Industry 4.0, and Robotics.

Technical Co-Founder and Head of Product Development for 3 International Startups, building and managing teams bringing digital transformation to domains such as Energy Management, Building Automation, Asset Tracking, and Consumer Electronics. 10+... Show more

Javier graduated from EAFIT University with a B.Sc. degree in Engineering in 1999. He has been working with Manufacturing Integrated Platforms since 1999 in many different roles. He also has 5 years of experience teaching Industrial Engineering at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana.

Javier graduated from EAFIT University with a B.Sc. degree in Engineering in 1999. He has been working with Manufacturing Integrated Platforms since 1999 in many different roles. He also has 5 years of experience teaching Industrial Engineering at Un... Show more

Lih M Wang is an Executive Client Technical Specialist at IBM Technology Software Group. She has over 30 years of experience in performance monitoring and automation on IBM zSystems in the industry. For AI use cases, Lih has performed a variety of Proof-of-Concept projects with IBM development by taking client’s own data and showcasing the findings which could be detected to accelerate problem determination and prevention. Lih has co-authored two IBM Redbooks on AI Use Cases and Smarter Analytics. She is also a sponsor for IBM Z Customer Councils in North America, a GSE UK member and frequent speaker at SHARE and IBM technical conferences.

Lih M Wang is an Executive Client Technical Specialist at IBM Technology Software Group. She has over 30 years of experience in performance monitoring and automation on IBM zSystems in the industry. For AI use cases, Lih has performed a variety of Pr... Show more

I'm passionate about applying machine learning to real-world industrial challenges, from predictive maintenance to sensor data analysis. With a hands-on approach, I’ve focused on building systems that connect AI to machines and data. As a systems engineer, I’m dedicated to helping others learn and apply AI in practical ways, without needing to wait until they feel like experts.

I'm passionate about applying machine learning to real-world industrial challenges, from predictive maintenance to sensor data analysis. With a hands-on approach, I’ve focused on building systems that connect AI to machines and data. As a systems eng... Show more

Brandon Ferris is an accomplished Business Development Manager with over 20 years of expertise in driving economic growth, building relationships, and managing large-scale projects across government, military, and private sectors. Currently, he leads specialized manufacturing, logistics, and aviation growth for Loudoun County, VA, where he’s responsible for fostering business partnerships, securing investments, and expanding the county's economic footprint.
Brandon's career is built on a foundation of leadership, beginning with his distinguished 15-year service in the United States Air Force, where he rose to the rank of Master Sergeant. He was highly decorated during his military career, receiving multiple medals and awards for leadership and service excellence. His transition into the business world was marked by continued success as he applied his leadership skills to managing multimillion-dollar contracts and developing strategies for business expansion.
In his role at Loudoun County, Brandon has cultivated over 750 relationships with professional organizations, resulting in significant economic contributions. His efforts have facilitated investments such as TTM Technologies’ $13.4 million expansion and the $1 million investment from Optimum Technologies, creating 40 new jobs. Most recently, Brandon successfully closed the $104 million investment from Sky Harbour Group, as they develop their Dulles Hangar Campus, which will create 406 jobs. His passion for innovation, business intelligence, and strategic market research has positioned him as a pivotal figure in Loudoun County's ongoing economic development.
Brandon also serves on various boards, including the Young Kings Movement, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering at-risk youth. A native of Philadelphia, Brandon now resides in Loudoun County, VA, with his family.
Brandon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies, a Master’s in Acquisition and Supply Chain Management, and an MBA, all from the University of Maryland. He is a certified acquisition professional and is actively involved in speaking engagements and board service, making him a dynamic leader in both the economic development and entrepreneurial spaces. He is always open to new connections and opportunities to collaborate in driving economic success and innovation in his focused sectors.

Brandon Ferris is an accomplished Business Development Manager with over 20 years of expertise in driving economic growth, building relationships, and managing large-scale projects across government, military, and private sectors. Currently, he leads... Show more

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations consultant with almost a decade of experience in the ERP industry, five of which, has been spent at NTT Data, developing our capabilities and teams in order to deliver value to clients through complex projects, purpose-led engagements and identifying application solutions for their needs. My focus the last two years has been on Performance testing and Automated Regression Testing in the CPG industry.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations consultant with almost a decade of experience in the ERP industry, five of which, has been spent at NTT Data, developing our capabilities and teams in order to deliver value to clients through complex pro... Show more

Jithin KP is Associate Principal Engineer at ABB R&D. An expert in Communication Architectures and Linux and Open Source , he has played key role in Building REx 610 relay software at ABB from India. He was key embedded architect for the platform/product. https://new.abb.com/medium-voltage/digital-substations/protection-relays/multiapplication/protection-and-control-rex610. He would share insights from the work and connect with latest trends including realtime patch now becoming mainstream.

Jithin KP is Associate Principal Engineer at ABB R&D. An expert in Communication Architectures and Linux and Open Source , he has played key role in Building REx 610 relay software at ABB from India. He was key embedded architect for the platform/pro... Show more

Passionné par les interactions humaines, j’aime travailler avec les équipes pour améliorer leur collaboration et fluidifier leur fonctionnement. Je m’intéresse à la complexité des organisations, à leurs défis et aux leviers qui permettent d’y apporter des solutions concrètes et durables.

Convaincue que la communication peut transformer les relations et sauver des projets.
J’accorde une grande importance à:
-l’écoute active
- à la création de connexions authentiques entre les individus
- à l'intelligence collective.

Mon approche ? Observer, comprendre et accompagner les systèmes en place pour aider les équipes à grandir, à s’élever et à atteindre leur plein potentiel. 🚀

Passionné par les interactions humaines, j’aime travailler avec les équipes pour améliorer leur collaboration et fluidifier leur fonctionnement. Je m’intéresse à la complexité des organisations, à leurs défis et aux leviers qui permettent d’y apporte... Show more

Jonathan Trimble, co-founder of Bawn, brings over 25 years of extensive experience in investigation and security. His career began with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he led numerous complex investigations focused on dismantling international cybercrime and financial fraud organizations. As Chief Technology Officer of the FBI’s Information Management Division, Jonathan oversaw significant technical projects, including the development of the $220M Central Records Complex and an advanced data analytics platform.

Transitioning to private industry, Jonathan served as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at a Midwest financial institution and later as Vice President of Services at an Austin-based cybersecurity startup. He holds degrees from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, National Intelligence University, and the University of Southern California, and completed Carnegie Mellon University’s CISO program in 2018. Jonathan's leadership extends beyond Bawn, with key roles in cybersecurity councils and advisory committees.

His passion for cybersecurity and client success drives his commitment to developing innovative solutions that enhance security posture and business resiliency

Jonathan Trimble, co-founder of Bawn, brings over 25 years of extensive experience in investigation and security. His career began with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he led numerous complex investigations focused on dismantling int... Show more

Hans Henrik Groth has a background as HR Director within Tech in Denmark and have worked 20 years with IT Nearsoring and Offshoreing from Pakistan, Ukraine and Egypt.

In the past 15 years Hans Henrik have build up a Delivery center in Cairo – a overlooked Tech hub education 50.000 IT candidates a year. The operation is runed based on Scandinavian Management - takeing the best from both cultures.

In a situation for all foreseeable time with an increasing lack of High-end IT professionals in Europe, companies have to apply new delivery methods and work in distributed Teams. The discipline of using IT Nearshore is a must have competence for professional Tech companies in Europe to stay competitive.
Interestingly, used correctly IT Nearshoreing can also benefit the retention of employees Onshore as career paths can get more interesting and HR/Recruitment can at the same time help reduce cost.

IT Nearshore is not at the expense of European jobs, but often a prerequisite for retaining jobs and competitiveness

Hans Henrik Groth has a background as HR Director within Tech in Denmark and have worked 20 years with IT Nearsoring and Offshoreing from Pakistan, Ukraine and Egypt. In the past 15 years Hans Henrik have build up a Delivery center in Cairo – a ov... Show more

A seasoned Technopreneur boasting 17 years of expertise in developing and delivering cutting-edge software solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Renowned for pioneering adoption of practices that later evolved into industry standards. Alumnus of prestigious institutions, including IIT-Madras and Amrita University, known for an exceptional blend of technical prowess and strategic business acumen.

A seasoned Technopreneur boasting 17 years of expertise in developing and delivering cutting-edge software solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Renowned for pioneering adoption of practices that later evolved into industry standards. Alumnus of presti... Show more

Solution Engineer & Senior Software-/ Lead Systemarchitekt- C# Corner MVP / Speaker / Author
www.zeiss.com

Write dozens of articles on:

CSharpCorner / InfoQ / DZone / Medium

Books:
1) https://www.amazon.de/Introduction-C-English-Bassam-Alugili-ebook/dp/B08TQWR8Q9
2) https://www.amazon.de/Introduction-C-Bassam-Alugili/dp/B08VC6THS7/
3) https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/ebooks/introduction-to-csharp_8

Speaker:
https://www.csharpcon.com/
https://mstechsummit.pl/cfp/en/
https://www.dotnet-developer-conference.de/en/

Solution Engineer & Senior Software-/ Lead Systemarchitekt- C# Corner MVP / Speaker / Author www.zeiss.com Write dozens of articles on: CSharpCorner / InfoQ / DZone / Medium Books: 1) https://www.amazon.de/Introduction-C-English-Bassam-Alu... Show more

Melvin Lee is a Senior Security Consultant at PastelOps with nine years of experience in offensive security. His work focuses on penetration testing and application security, especially in the area of mobile app assessments. Over the years, he has worked with companies across different sectors to find security flaws, reduce risk, and improve their overall resilience.

Melvin Lee is a Senior Security Consultant at PastelOps with nine years of experience in offensive security. His work focuses on penetration testing and application security, especially in the area of mobile app assessments. Over the years, he has wo... Show more

Bonnie has been in healthcare tech over the last decade. Her career spanned from being in ministry, to commercial electrical, to SaaS technology and network engineering.

She has worked in startups, healthcare, commercial, and higher education, is an innovative pioneer of strategies uniting board vision and stakeholder priorities with production and quality.

Bonnie is a Qualified Board Candidate for competency and commitment to boardroom excellence. She has been public speaking for over a decade and been recognized for this strength again and again.

Bonnie has been in healthcare tech over the last decade. Her career spanned from being in ministry, to commercial electrical, to SaaS technology and network engineering. She has worked in startups, healthcare, commercial, and higher education, is... Show more

Azure Solutions Architect with over 17 years of extensive experience in spearheading the management, design, development, implementation and testing of IT solutions. Recognized leader, applying high-impact technical solutions to major business objectives with capabilities that transcend IT operation boundaries. Experienced in performing strategic research and creates software architecture design proposals for new projects, or improvements to existing architecture. Experienced in designing and developing full-stack applications across multiple platforms using modern industry-adopted languages and framework.

Azure Solutions Architect with over 17 years of extensive experience in spearheading the management, design, development, implementation and testing of IT solutions. Recognized leader, applying high-impact technical solutions to major business object... Show more

Matan Marudi is a Data Scientist Team Lead at PayPal, specializing in web intelligence, risk modeling, and data-driven decision-making. With a B.Sc. (cum laude) and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Tel Aviv University, Matan has a strong background in product analytics, fraud detection, and machine learning-driven insights.

Currently, he leads a team of data scientists, focusing on leveraging web intelligence to detect risky sellers and fraudulent activities using advanced data crawling techniques. His expertise extends beyond corporate settings—he also works as a freelance data science consultant, helping startups develop AI-powered solutions, including chatbot assistants for major law firms and creator marketing analytics for D2C brands.

Matan is a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths coach and has integrated strength-based leadership principles into his management style. Since 2023, he has embedded the CliftonStrengths framework into team operations, aligning KPIs with employees' unique strengths to drive engagement, innovation, and high performance.

His contributions to the field include multiple patents in risk modeling and machine learning, as well as published research on ordinal decision tree-based problems. Passionate about leadership development, Matan combines technical expertise with a people-first approach, helping teams thrive by leveraging their strengths.

Matan Marudi is also an active volunteer mentor in two organizations:

DataHack – A non-profit dedicated to promoting diversity in data science by mentoring underrepresented groups, including women and the Arab and Druze communities in Israel.
Entry-Points – A community supporting juniors entering the tech industry, where Matan leads the Data Science, Engineering, and Analytics branches, helping job seekers navigate their career paths.

Matan Marudi is a Data Scientist Team Lead at PayPal, specializing in web intelligence, risk modeling, and data-driven decision-making. With a B.Sc. (cum laude) and M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Tel Aviv University, Matan has a strong backgrou... Show more

Senior software engineer with multi-disciplinary background in various fields such as Electronic Design Automation, Process Physics, and large-scale distributed processing and cloud computing

Senior software engineer with multi-disciplinary background in various fields such as Electronic Design Automation, Process Physics, and large-scale distributed processing and cloud computing Show more

Certificado en Python for Data Science y Machine Learning with Python, con más de 5 años de experiencia laboral en áreas de Analytics, generando propuesta de valor y planeamiento estratégico en empresas de diferentes sectores.
Actualmente ocupando el puesto de Data Lead en Quimpac, además de ser docente en IDAT y en la Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de América Latina..

Certificado en Python for Data Science y Machine Learning with Python, con más de 5 años de experiencia laboral en áreas de Analytics, generando propuesta de valor y planeamiento estratégico en empresas de diferentes sectores. Actualmente ocupando ... Show more

Kushagra (Kush) works as an Engineering Lead for Cisco Nexus Dashboard, where he primarily manages the efforts for platform observability, databases & auditing Infrastructures. He additionally serves as a Board Advisor for Strategic AI program at the University of San Francisco, School of Management.

Besides work, Kush is fond of poetry, solo traveling, paddle boarding & calisthenics.

Kushagra (Kush) works as an Engineering Lead for Cisco Nexus Dashboard, where he primarily manages the efforts for platform observability, databases & auditing Infrastructures. He additionally serves as a Board Advisor for Strategic AI program at the... Show more

Leonie is studying geoinformatics and is a working student at esri Germany. She is writing her master's thesis on spatial knowledge graphs and is a big data nerd. Leonie feels it's a shame that most spatial graphs are limited to just a few coordinates or addresses. Geodata can do so much more, which is why her research further develops this potential and applies it to real-world problems.

Leonie is studying geoinformatics and is a working student at esri Germany. She is writing her master's thesis on spatial knowledge graphs and is a big data nerd. Leonie feels it's a shame that most spatial graphs are limited to just a few coordinate... Show more

Stephen’s training and background are in chemical and energy engineering, and he has over ten years of research experience in sustainable energy and chemical technologies. The pillars of his research are process development, techno-economic assessment, life cycle thinking, supply chain optimisation, and whole-systems analysis for evidence-based, strategic, and conscientious deployment of biomass-based, circular, and carbon abatement solutions. Currently, he is affiliated with Imperial's Department of Chemical Engineering and its recently inaugurated Centre for Sectoral Economic Performance to collaborate on a sectoral study of the UK's fine chemicals industry. Its objective is to understand the current local and global industry landscapes; analyse the technological, innovation, business, and regulatory environments; and develop policy and industry recommendations for the sector's future competitiveness and sustainability.

Stephen’s training and background are in chemical and energy engineering, and he has over ten years of research experience in sustainable energy and chemical technologies. The pillars of his research are process development, techno-economic assessmen... Show more

I am a Service Delivery Specialist at McKinsey & Company, where I work closely with the Commercial Invoice Business Change function to ensure a seamless delivery of the technical components of business change. I have more than 14 years of experience in software engineering, and I hold several certifications and credentials in ITIL, Agile, PMBOK, Oracle, and IBM Cloud.

My mission is to enable and facilitate cross-functional technical teams, drive clarity and alignment for internal and external stakeholders, and deliver value and success through Agile methodologies and process improvement. I have a strong background in developing and designing web and mobile applications, and I have a keen interest in artificial intelligence and analytics. I am passionate about helping more people realize their own truth, unlock their authenticity, and bring their dreams into reality.

I am a Service Delivery Specialist at McKinsey & Company, where I work closely with the Commercial Invoice Business Change function to ensure a seamless delivery of the technical components of business change. I have more than 14 years of experience ... Show more

April is a seasoned strategist, marketing expert, and entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of experience driving growth across diverse industries, including healthcare/MedTech, telecom, insurance, events, energy, and most recently, real estate. As Founder and CEO of Harlequin Consulting, she partners with small and growing businesses to scale their marketing and develop strategies that deliver tangible results. From start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, April has built high-performing teams, launched successful product lines, and led initiatives generating millions in revenue. With deep expertise in healthcare and MedTech, she brings a unique perspective to innovation and commercialization in these complex sectors.

Beyond consulting, April is passionate about teaching the next generation of marketing leaders at MSU Denver and supporting patients and clinicians through pet therapy at UCHealth Anschutz with her dog, Ivy. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her 13-year-old son compete in football and wrestling, taking her 2-year-old to the park, and exploring breweries or concerts with her husband.

April is a seasoned strategist, marketing expert, and entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of experience driving growth across diverse industries, including healthcare/MedTech, telecom, insurance, events, energy, and most recently, real estate. As Found... Show more

Stephen has over 30 years experience in IT with over half focussed in Manufacturing and Utilities companies.

Currently leading a team of talented Architects driving through innovation and business value for our customers at Dufrain.

Formerly Senior Cloud Solution Architect for Microsoft with specific responsibility for Data and AI in the Manufacturing and Utilities space.

Examples of Stephens' work have attracted national press attention associated with Critical National Infrastructure and Environmental Protection.

Stephen has spoken at trade conferences on this and other Data and AI subjects. Most recently at the UK's Smart Manufacturing and Engineering Week expo at the NEC in Birmingham.

Stephen has over 30 years experience in IT with over half focussed in Manufacturing and Utilities companies. Currently leading a team of talented Architects driving through innovation and business value for our customers at Dufrain. Formerly Se... Show more

Solutions Architect with technical background and experience in enterprise integration, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native standards to build scalable modern architectures and legacy systems. Focused on delivering the best solution to fit the customer scenarios.

Solutions Architect with technical background and experience in enterprise integration, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native standards to build scalable modern architectures and legacy systems. Focused on delivering the best solution to fit the cust... Show more

Graeme Payne has more than 35 years of IT audit, technology risk, and security experience working in the consumer products, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and insurance industries. He has held leadership positions and led teams in the design and implementation information security programs for Fortune 500 companies.

Graeme has developed and presented business cases for investment in security and risk programs. He has regularly presented to Senior Leadership Teams and Board of Directors on risk and security.

Graeme has extensive experience of managing through a major data breach, including the initial response, public notification and remediation. He has testified to Congress and regulators on the breach.

Graeme holds numerous information security certifications. He is a regular speaker on cybersecurity topics. He is the author of the book “The New Era of Cybersecurity Breaches: A Case Study and Lessons Learned” and writes articles on cybersecurity topics.

Graeme Payne has more than 35 years of IT audit, technology risk, and security experience working in the consumer products, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and insurance industries. He has held leadership positions and led teams in the... Show more

Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi is a TEDx speaker and former Tech Executive from Texas Instruments. She co-chaired the Technology & Manufacturing Women’s ERG, which supported over 500 employees across three continents and 8 countries. Sirisha is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, podcast host, and investor. She has a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, and is an IEEE Senior Member.

Sirisha has empowered women and students globally reaching 50+ countries through podcasts, workshops, and speaking engagements. She hosted the top 30% Spotify podcast "Women, Career & Life." She is a recognized expert: on LinkedIn as a "Top Leadership Voice" and "Top Public Speaking Voice."

Sirisha has spoken at venues such as Toyota North America (keynote), Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Society of Women's Engineers, Johns Hopkins University, Carnegie Mellon University and more. Empowering women in leadership: I guide women to achieve leadership roles and financial independence.

Sirisha is passionate about empowering women to achieve leadership roles and financial independence. She is invested in student success by enabling them to navigate their careers and achieve financial success. Sirisha also leans into her technical expertise and is actively engaged in addressing the workforce development gap in High Tech Manufacturing and the Semiconductor Industry.

Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi is a TEDx speaker and former Tech Executive from Texas Instruments. She co-chaired the Technology & Manufacturing Women’s ERG, which supported over 500 employees across three continents and 8 countries. Sirisha is a keynote sp... Show more

Laurent is Market Development Manager at Kraton, based in the Netherlands, in charge of technical development for polymer and pine chemical additives in paving and roofing application.
He has a master degree in civil engineering from Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees, France. With 30 years of experience, he has capitalised a worldwide expertise on pavement engineering with pavement design, materials, job works and research & development.
He is representative for Kraton at EAPA and Eurobitume, chairman of LCA Eurobitume LCA and chairman of CEN TC336 sustainability task group.

Laurent is Market Development Manager at Kraton, based in the Netherlands, in charge of technical development for polymer and pine chemical additives in paving and roofing application. He has a master degree in civil engineering from Ecole Nationale... Show more

Brad Hopper is a technology executive with over three decades of experience applying data analytics to solve manufacturing challenges. With a background in Materials Science Engineering from UC Berkeley, Brad's career has ranged from hands-on analytics practitioner in Process and Yield Engineering at AMD to Product Management and Executive roles at Spotfire, TIBCO, Quantrix, and currently Cloud Software Group. At Spotfire, Brad led the development of the Manufacturing and Energy sectors, creating solutions for quality control, root cause analysis, and operational effectiveness using visual analytics, machine learning, and streaming data. In his current role leading global vertical markets at CSG, he focuses on data-driven approaches to tackle evolving challenges in modern manufacturing.

Brad Hopper is a technology executive with over three decades of experience applying data analytics to solve manufacturing challenges. With a background in Materials Science Engineering from UC Berkeley, Brad's career has ranged from hands-on analyti... Show more