Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Robert Hull

Robert Hull

Executive business leader with integrity and demonstrated experience in discovering trends and implementing cost savings practices for many types of industry. Expertise lies in exceptional analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities. These techniques are crucial for identifying organizational risk (balance sheet, IT, and regulatory) and determining whether to accept, transfer, or mitigate risk. Effective in identifying strategic opportunities, transforming complex data into competitive strategies and tactics for businesses, and driving development processes within simple or complex organizations. A confident communicator, negotiator, and motivator known for possessing strong relationship building skills coupled with the ability to collaborate and influence a broad spectrum of professionals across all levels of an organization. This leads to strategic partnerships and improved processes in complex environments.

Executive business leader with integrity and demonstrated experience in discovering trends and implementing cost savings practices for many types of industry. Expertise lies in exceptional analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities. ... Show more

Terra L. Fletcher

Terra L. Fletcher

Terra L. Fletcher is the marketing speaker, author, and Fractional CMO who talks about communication, branding, and marketing (everything from thought leadership to social media management, personal branding, and marketing for talent attraction). She is the founder of Fletcher Consulting and the author of three books, including "Flex Your Communication: 47 Tips for Every Day Success at Work," "Flex the Freelance: An Unconventional Guide to Quit Your Day Job," and the soon-to-be-released “Flex Your Marketing.” As a business builder since 2007, Terra’s strategies have benefited individuals, nonprofits, and public and private companies. When she’s not busy speaking or writing, you can find Terra painting, kayaking, or studying ads.

Terra L. Fletcher is the marketing speaker, author, and Fractional CMO who talks about communication, branding, and marketing (everything from thought leadership to social media management, personal branding, and marketing for talent attraction). She... Show more

Dan LeFebvre

Dan LeFebvre

Dan LeFebvre was the first Certified Scrum Coach in New England with over forty years in product development as a developer, manager, director, and coach. He has been applying agile practices to successfully deliver products since 2003. He has worked with Dr. Sutherland since 2009.

Dan spent two years as the internal agile coach for Kronos, a Boston-based Software Company, where he coordinated and implemented Scrum within the 700-person engineering organization across all sites including Massachusetts, Atlanta, Chicago, Oregon, Montreal, British Columbia, Belgium, and India. This resulted in increased visibility into the development process and a reduction in defects by 60% in 18 months.

Dan has consulted and coached organizations across various industries including finance, automotive, medical devices, IT, oil & gas, and manufacturing. Dan has coached software teams, hardware product teams, IT operations teams, and executive leadership.

Dan holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Boston University. He is a Registered Scrum Trainer Fellow.

Dan LeFebvre was the first Certified Scrum Coach in New England with over forty years in product development as a developer, manager, director, and coach. He has been applying agile practices to successfully deliver products since 2003. He has worked... Show more

Reza Azimi

Reza Azimi

The speaker has 9 years of MS BI experience. However, it is his first time conducting an on-person session on the BI topic. Therefore, he may lack some experiences but he will do his utter most to make it a success.

The speaker has 9 years of MS BI experience. However, it is his first time conducting an on-person session on the BI topic. Therefore, he may lack some experiences but he will do his utter most to make it a success. Show more

Nick Proud

Nick Proud

I’m a senior software engineer, Microsoft MVP and technology leader working within the RPA space, delivering software that enhances day-to-day processes.
I create videos about C# and .NET on YouTube and I am currently the Head of Software Development at NexBotix

I’m a senior software engineer, Microsoft MVP and technology leader working within the RPA space, delivering software that enhances day-to-day processes. I create videos about C# and .NET on YouTube and I am currently the Head of Software Developmen... Show more

Stefan Barac

Stefan Barac

As a strategic designer, I inspire people to create more meaning.
In the companies where I create, I build knowledge and teams.
I commit them to human-centricity.
Which means that they solve real persons' problems through scientific methods.

For 15 years, I have been focussing on accessibility and inclusion.
Two subcategories of sustainability.

❌ The following two quotes describe my generation's problem to solve.

❌ "Form-follows function is the excuse for shitty design!" quote of my mentor Hartmut Esslinger

❌ "Lipstick on a pig - Underneath it's still a pig!"

My recipe:

✅ "It must not be pretty. It has to neurologically and emotionally work!"

What I do next to building up human centred design knowledge and teams:

👉 Currently I am writing my book on accessibility as a revenue accellerator. The title is "How many F-UX do I give"

👉 I have been building open source a11y games to solve life's serious issues with ease...

👉 With my own company I focus on a11y. We make product and service companies fit for the European Accessibility Act.

As a strategic designer, I inspire people to create more meaning. In the companies where I create, I build knowledge and teams. I commit them to human-centricity. Which means that they solve real persons' problems through scientific methods. ... Show more

Yoel Frischoff

Yoel Frischoff

I am a hands-on product consultant at TheRoad, specializing in “Zero to One” phase and major pivots.
My strategic consulting experience comes into play in the crucial stages of product initiation and business modeling: Unit economics, life time value, pricing, distribution, acquisition funnels, and business derived KPIs.

I am a hands-on product consultant at TheRoad, specializing in “Zero to One” phase and major pivots. My strategic consulting experience comes into play in the crucial stages of product initiation and business modeling: Unit economics, life time valu... Show more

Adrian Arguello

Adrian Arguello

Adrián Argüello, a seasoned leader in the data and cloud space, is renowned for his expertise in multi-cloud architectures and data management. Currently serving as the Associate Director and Azure Engineering Lead at Kyndryl, Adrián drives the modernization of cloud-native and cloud-enabled application infrastructure, managing global teams of top-tier SREs, cloud architects, and ops engineers.

Adrián's diverse career journey led him through iconic tech giants like Oracle and Microsoft. At Oracle, he was a driving force behind strategic leadership, deal closures, and the delivery of tailored cloud solutions to prominent organizations across Central America. His tenure at Microsoft saw him bridging the gap between technological prowess and business strategy, where he was entrusted with crafting and presenting compelling business cases to high-level decision-makers.

Educationally, Adrián is a double alumnus with a Master's in Business Administration from Universidad Fidélitas and a Bachelor's in Information Technology from Universidad Central. His list of certifications is a testament to his commitment to continuous learning, with notable mentions being the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Microsoft Certified Azure.

Beyond his corporate roles, Adrián is a revered figure in academia. He's an experienced university professor at Universidad Fidélitas, specializing in various courses ranging from Linux and Database Technologies to Python for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. His association with other esteemed institutions like Universidad Hispanoamericana and Universidad Central further elevates his educational footprint.

As a serial entrepreneur, Adrián co-founded Grupo A+, pioneering in IoT, advanced analytics, and multi-cloud solutions, and costaricafintech.com, a hub for fintech insights and consultancy in Latin America.

Adrián Argüello, a seasoned leader in the data and cloud space, is renowned for his expertise in multi-cloud architectures and data management. Currently serving as the Associate Director and Azure Engineering Lead at Kyndryl, Adrián drives the moder... Show more

William Wilson

William Wilson

I have been with Park 100 Foods for 27 years and have been working Microsoft Dynamics NAV for over 20 years. I manage the system, design and develop many reports, pages and tables.
I am married to my beautiful wife, Anita and we have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. I am an avid sports fan. I enjoy baseball, basketball and football. And after my family and my God, my true passion is music. I play guitar and bass guitar, sing and write music. We also love to travel.

I have been with Park 100 Foods for 27 years and have been working Microsoft Dynamics NAV for over 20 years. I manage the system, design and develop many reports, pages and tables. I am married to my beautiful wife, Anita and we have 4 children and... Show more

Velma Martinez

Velma Martinez

Velma Martinez is a seasoned marketing manager based in Brooklyn, currently leading brand strategy and digital marketing efforts at Tiny Footprint Coffee.

Velma Martinez is a seasoned marketing manager based in Brooklyn, currently leading brand strategy and digital marketing efforts at Tiny Footprint Coffee. Show more

Lucas Shane Chittum

Lucas Shane Chittum

Lucas Shane Chittum of Tennessee is the President of HCB Yachts, a leading constructor of the prestigious HydraSports brand of fishing boats. Under his guidance and through the dedication of his team, the company has innovated a new market niche: center console yachts. His pioneering designs have set a benchmark for luxury fishing and cruising. Lucas has also introduced the iKon, a state-of-the-art bass boat equipped with automated control features, a high-quality suspension seat system, and enhanced handling for more precise maneuvers in challenging marine environments.

His prominent career in the marine industry began as the Chief Operating Officer at MasterCraft Boat Company, located in Knoxville, TN, where he started to build a notable reputation as a Manufacturing Executive. His efforts led MasterCraft to become the first marine plant to receive ISO certification for manufacturing, safety, and environmental practices.

Lucas is committed to ongoing education and has applied his extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to improve both operational and administrative processes at HCB Yachts and MasterCraft. This dedication to quality management has significantly reduced product defects and boosted overall profits.

After serving six years in the United States Armed Forces, he pursued higher education at the University of Maryland, earning a Bachelor's in Science in Accounting. His choice of study stemmed from a lifelong interest in numbers, providing a pathway to a potential career in the financial sector. However, his academic and business training unexpectedly led him to become a COO and later assist in taking a significant boat manufacturer public in 2015.

In addition to training to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), he immersed himself in the latest advancements in manufacturing, becoming a Six Sigma Black Belt. This certification not only reflects his mastery of complex project management but also his ability to significantly enhance the efficiency of any manufacturing operation.

Lucas's career in business accounting started in the manufacturing sector. He initially worked as an Auditor for Deloitte & Touché, then took on significant roles at Lear Corporation and later Visteon as Director of Global Operational Excellence. These positions provided him with deep insights into complex manufacturing cost structures and operational strategies.

While at Lear, he managed operations across plants in Missouri, Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio, demonstrating significant leadership skills. His tenure at Visteon was particularly transformative. Within three years, he turned a $24 million loss into a $10 million gain, earning the prestigious Shingo Prize for Manufacturing Excellence.

In 2011, Lucas Shane Chittum joined MasterCraft Boat Company as COO. His strategic insights increased the company's profits from $1 million to $42 million over five years, leading up to its public listing. His leadership earned him Industry Week's Manufacturing Excellence Award in 2014.

In 2016, he took on the role of President at HCB Yachts, where he has continued to innovate, significantly shaping the evolution of the HydraSports brand into HCB Yachts. Known for creating the world's largest center console yachts, he successfully launched the 65 Estrella in 2019 and the innovative iKon bass boat in 2023.

Outside of his professional life, he is an avid wrestling fan. He serves as the USA Wrestling Director and supports wrestling programs at various levels throughout Tennessee and the USA. His commitment extends to mentoring young athletes in Southern wrestling programs, showcasing his dedication to fostering community and youth development.

Lucas Shane Chittum of Tennessee is the President of HCB Yachts, a leading constructor of the prestigious HydraSports brand of fishing boats. Under his guidance and through the dedication of his team, the company has innovated a new market niche: cen... Show more

Aiste Kytriene

Aiste Kytriene

Having simultaneously worked with over 10 of Softera Baltic's and partner products, I made the switch to focusing on just one - Bankfeed. With the goal for exponential growth, new markets and marketing channels, and lots of room for experimentation - the pace is fast, and the lessons are plenty.

Having simultaneously worked with over 10 of Softera Baltic's and partner products, I made the switch to focusing on just one - Bankfeed. With the goal for exponential growth, new markets and marketing channels, and lots of room for experimentation -... Show more

Joan Maina

Joan Maina

Having studied computer science, I enjoy solving problems using technology. My favorite form of solution is software which includes mobile applications, websites and others. I have used a couple of programming languages such as java, python, c and my favorite is JavaScript. Most software use data and for this I use SQL. As technology is growing, so does data and there is need to host larger amounts of data. For this, I am a cloud computing enthusiast.

Having studied computer science, I enjoy solving problems using technology. My favorite form of solution is software which includes mobile applications, websites and others. I have used a couple of programming languages such as java, python, c and my... Show more

Jodie Riesenberger

Jodie Riesenberger

Jodie leads the Foundation’s scholarship program, competitive grantmaking, and other community engagement initiatives. Jodie has spent her career creating impactful connections and engaging stakeholders around complex community issues at the local, national, and international levels. She brings a deep understanding of our community and a passion to help ensure all who live here have access to what they need to thrive. Jodie enjoys all that our community has to offer with her husband and two kids.

Jodie leads the Foundation’s scholarship program, competitive grantmaking, and other community engagement initiatives. Jodie has spent her career creating impactful connections and engaging stakeholders around complex community issues at the local, n... Show more

Vijay Valaboju

Vijay Valaboju

Vijay Valaboju is a seasoned Software Engineer with over 19 years of experience in designing, developing, and testing web and Windows applications using Microsoft technologies. He has a proven track record in cloud solutions architecture, having designed and developed numerous applications across various domains, including hybrid and entirely cloud-based systems. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft since 2015, Vijay has demonstrated exceptional expertise in project management, technical leadership, and client engagement.
In his role, Vijay has been pivotal in developing strategic plans that enhance system performance and reduce incidents during complex project migrations. His leadership in end-to-end engineering responsibilities has ensured streamlined functionality delivery, minimal service disruptions, and operational improvements. Prior to his tenure at Microsoft, Vijay held significant roles at HCL America, Singularity, and Accenture, where he led cross-functional teams across multiple time zones, driving system modernization and delivering high-impact solutions.
Vijay holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Applications from Kakatiya University. His skill set encompasses project management, technical expertise, critical thinking, and quality assurance. Fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, Vijay is known for his problem-solving abilities and technical communication skills. He continues to excel in cloud-based solution development and client-focused application delivery.

Vijay Valaboju is a seasoned Software Engineer with over 19 years of experience in designing, developing, and testing web and Windows applications using Microsoft technologies. He has a proven track record in cloud solutions architecture, having desi... Show more

Ryan Mosley

Ryan Mosley

Ryan Mosley
Behavioral Health Transformation State Project Director,
Acting MESMD Division Chief,
& Branch Chief – Engineering & Factory
Medi-Cal Enterprise Systems Modernization (MESMD)
California Department of Health Care Services

Ryan Mosley Behavioral Health Transformation State Project Director, Acting MESMD Division Chief, & Branch Chief – Engineering & Factory Medi-Cal Enterprise Systems Modernization (MESMD) California Department of Health Care Services Show more

Dan Barahona

Dan Barahona

Dan is a 20+ year cybersecurity veteran, having held exec positions at companies including Qualys, ArcSight, Anomali and APIsec. He founded APIsec University in 2022 to offer free, non-vendor training on API security. The site has grown to over 50,000 students in its first 6 months and now has over 90,000 students.

Dan is a 20+ year cybersecurity veteran, having held exec positions at companies including Qualys, ArcSight, Anomali and APIsec. He founded APIsec University in 2022 to offer free, non-vendor training on API security. The site has grown to over 50,00... Show more

Pedro Azevedo

Pedro Azevedo

The speaker is a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Aveiro, who performed research on Autonomous Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) in the Laboratory of Automation and Robotics at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The author's research focused on object detection and tracking using Deep Learning for ADAS. Following the completion of his master's degree, the speaker transitioned to the industry, where he worked on real time ML applied to manufacturing industry and now works on large scale machine learning systems; developing end to end ML pipelines trough use cases in world class fashion brands such as adidas.

The speaker is a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Aveiro, who performed research on Autonomous Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) in the Laboratory of Automation and Robotics at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The autho... Show more

Mimoune Djouallah

Mimoune Djouallah

Mimoune (mim) Djouallah works on the Microsoft Fabric CAT team. Mim is a Construction Planner. He has a BSc in Civil Engineering and has been working with the Power BI stack since 2016. And an early adopter of Fabric, He is an active blogger about Python notebooks, GIS, and basically any Engine that works with PowerBI.

Mimoune (mim) Djouallah works on the Microsoft Fabric CAT team. Mim is a Construction Planner. He has a BSc in Civil Engineering and has been working with the Power BI stack since 2016. And an early adopter of Fabric, He is an active blogger about P... Show more

Vivian Santisteban Montalvan

Vivian Santisteban Montalvan

Analista de datos, cuya especialización en inteligencia de negocios y análisis de datos la distingue en el campo. Su profundo conocimiento en visualización de datos y su habilidad para utilizar herramientas avanzadas como Excel, SQL, Power BI, y Analysis Services, le permiten no solo interpretar grandes conjuntos de datos, sino también transformarlos en estrategias de negocio efectivas. Su experiencia en el uso de Analysis Services amplía su capacidad para diseñar soluciones de análisis de datos complejas, optimizando así la toma de decisiones y el rendimiento empresarial.

Analista de datos, cuya especialización en inteligencia de negocios y análisis de datos la distingue en el campo. Su profundo conocimiento en visualización de datos y su habilidad para utilizar herramientas avanzadas como Excel, SQL, Power BI, y Anal... Show more

Satya Jayanty

Satya Jayanty

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

Toni Baron

Toni Baron

With a decade immersed in data analytics, I've learned a thing or two about making data work for businesses.
I'm all about fostering a culture where everyone gets the value of data. But here's the kicker—I'm a stickler for good data. I firmly believe that improving data quality leads to better insights and analytics. It's like building a house on a solid foundation.

From my years of hands-on experience, it's become crystal clear: businesses can't afford to overlook the importance of data governance and change control. It's not just a checkbox exercise; it's about ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance at every step, from data acquisition to reporting and analytics development.

With a decade immersed in data analytics, I've learned a thing or two about making data work for businesses. I'm all about fostering a culture where everyone gets the value of data. But here's the kicker—I'm a stickler for good data. I firmly believ... Show more

Pollyanna Gonçalves

Pollyanna Gonçalves

Atuo como Gerente Sênior de Dados na Hotmart e já passei pelos cargos de Analista de BI e Cientista de Dados. Minha missão é compartilhar meus aprendizados com profissionais de dados, como você. Faço isso por meio de mentorias, palestras, workshops, treinamentos e participo ativamente das comunidades de Dados!

Atuo como Gerente Sênior de Dados na Hotmart e já passei pelos cargos de Analista de BI e Cientista de Dados. Minha missão é compartilhar meus aprendizados com profissionais de dados, como você. Faço isso por meio de mentorias, palestras, workshops, ... Show more

Ravindra Kulkarni

Ravindra Kulkarni

Ravindra is a System Engineer at TCS, where he focuses on providing optimal solutions for migration of legacy application using emerging tech to customers. He has a passion for solving problems at scale and with emerging tech stacks leading to faster operations. He's experienced in developing solutions using SAP MII, Java, Microservices frameworks, Docker, Kubernetes, Serverless and Apache Cassandra , and besides this frequently attending developer conferences.

Ravindra is active within Cloud native eco-system.

Ravindra is a System Engineer at TCS, where he focuses on providing optimal solutions for migration of legacy application using emerging tech to customers. He has a passion for solving problems at scale and with emerging tech stacks leading to fas... Show more

Torsten Harnack

Torsten Harnack

Experienced in automotive sales and batch manufacturing consultancy, Torsten now drive business development and industry-focused consultancy at Cosmo Consult.

Experienced in automotive sales and batch manufacturing consultancy, Torsten now drive business development and industry-focused consultancy at Cosmo Consult. Show more

Rich Kopcho

Rich Kopcho

Rich Kopcho is a visionary technology leader with over 25 years of experience, including 12 years as a Product Manager of Enterprise Storage at Hewlett Packard. In this role, he managed enterprise-class data storage solutions. This deep immersion in storage technologies as a product leader gave him an unparalleled understanding of the intricate needs surrounding decentralised data management, especially in sophisticated AI workflows.

After running his own consulting firm for a decade, where he advised prominent Fortune 100 companies such as Honeywell Aerospace, British Aerospace, Jabil, Celestica International, and Scientific Atlanta, among others, Rich was an early adopter of blockchain technology, acquiring his first cryptocurrency in 2013.

An accomplished founder and mentor, Rich has driven innovation across over 20 startups. He operated a Web3 venture studio, advises Techstars web3 and FinTech startups, and leverages his multi-disciplinary expertise in business development, product management, and marketing to support the Web3 ecosystem.

As the Founder of Paisley (AI micro-payments), CMO of Convex (Lattice Tech), and Founder of COVIA AI (decentralised vector DB protocol), Rich is building extremely low-latency AI infrastructure for secure, scalable data management, and AI workflows.

Rich Kopcho is a visionary technology leader with over 25 years of experience, including 12 years as a Product Manager of Enterprise Storage at Hewlett Packard. In this role, he managed enterprise-class data storage solutions. This deep immersion in ... Show more

Sourav Karmkar

Sourav Karmkar

Mr Sourav Karmakar is a Roboticist and a Research Scholar from IIIT HYDERABAD, CEO of ​Infinos Tech and he has given various talks internationally such as TEDx Talk, FAiL Talk (MIT, ​USA), Motivational Sessions, Space-Talks, etc. His vision is to research and develop Soft Robots for medical and aerospace applications. His Startup (Infinostech Pvt Ltd) is into a Sustainable, Smart, Eco-friendly Container for Agri ​/Food/ Bio/Pharma Product Delivery with remote app-based Dual Temperature Control. One of his research products is an Assistive Wearable Exoskeleton Robot for walking or human ​body movement for the elderly, physically challenged populations and the army.
He is the Indian Chapter Chair of Space Renaissance International to grow awareness about ​STEM/Space. He mentored NASA SpaceApps Challenge in Italy and participated in various ​international projects. He was an Evaluator for Smart India Hackathon 22. He was a Product consultant for Vaave and other startups. He worked as Guest Faculty for The ​Oxford College of Engineering and an Advisor for IEEE Events & Programs, Sustainable India, ​Lifeboat Foundation USA, Space Career & Leadership Germany, etc. Also, he is a Mentor for ​SGAC-UN, Keystone International School, BYST, Atal Innovation Mission-NITI Ayog, etc. He is a ​co-author and illustrator of a book - Blow the Winds Southerly.

Mr Sourav Karmakar is a Roboticist and a Research Scholar from IIIT HYDERABAD, CEO of ​Infinos Tech and he has given various talks internationally such as TEDx Talk, FAiL Talk (MIT, ​USA), Motivational Sessions, Space-Talks, etc. His vision is to res... Show more

Fredrik Gulich

Fredrik Gulich

Business Central Application Specialist

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Stephanie Luster

Stephanie Luster

Beauty industry trailblazer and entrepreneur, Stephanie Luster, has made it her business to inspire others to use their platforms to walk in their purpose. Whether it’s expanding creativity behind the chair, mastering platform artistry and specific techniques, or scaling your business for maximum success, she is determined to provide the tools necessary to assist in creating legacy. Her reach spans internationally, having traveled all over the world educating stylists and consumers on one of the world’s most sought-after topics – hair. 



As President and Director of Education of the Chicagoland based Essations family brand, Stephanie not only handles the day-to-day operations, but she is also responsible for educating a team of stylists and professionals who work on behalf of the brand. With more than 27 years of experience in the industry, Stephanie uses her expertise to propel the brand and stylists to the next level. “My experience with making products (including the chemical compounds and structure), combined with my extensive knowledge of hair come together to make me an expert in the industry. I can analyze and understand both the product make up and the hair's potential reaction to it all at the same time. That's my edge.” She works side-by-side with chemists and suppliers to develop, test, and manufacture products that promote healthy hair.

In addition to product development, Stephanie has a passion for building industry leaders and is dedicated to sharing her expertise to assist stylists in reaching and maximizing their potential. She has worked relentlessly to develop several programs that not only reach back to up-and-coming stylists, but also assist veteran stylists with elevating their brands and increasing salon revenue. Stephanie looks forward to using her platform to continue motivating, educating, and mentoring others while building a legacy for her children.

Beauty industry trailblazer and entrepreneur, Stephanie Luster, has made it her business to inspire others to use their platforms to walk in their purpose. Whether it’s expanding creativity behind the chair, mastering platform artistry and specific t... Show more

Neil Patel

Neil Patel

With over 20 years of work experience in software development and engineering, I am a servant-based technology leader with expertise in automation and integration. As the VP of Technology, I oversaw the architecture, development, and pushed for innovative modern technology solutions which enhanced the efficiency, security, and scalability of the company's platform. I leveraged my lean manufacturing experience in continuous improvement and process improvement methodologies to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and reduce costs. My development experience includes integration of software systems to create friendly experiences which reduced work for staff while enforcing compliance, one-piece flow and cost reduction. My mission is to use technology to create value and solve problems for businesses. I am passionate about learning new technologies, sharing best practices, and collaborating with diverse teams in company vertical. I am looking for opportunities to join an organization that values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

With over 20 years of work experience in software development and engineering, I am a servant-based technology leader with expertise in automation and integration. As the VP of Technology, I oversaw the architecture, development, and pushed for innov... Show more

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