Mor Hananovitz is an AI Engineering Group Lead at LSports, where she leads innovation in sports data. She holds an M.Sc. in Engineering and brings over six years of experience in AI management, with expertise spanning Classical Machine learning, GenAI applications and Data engineering. Alongside her industry work, Mor teaches Machine Learning and AI in the Executive Training Program at Several leading University's, covering both Machine Learning and AI development. She is also leading the Women in Data Science Israel community, driving initiatives to support and inspire the next generation of women in the field.

Mor Hananovitz is an AI Engineering Group Lead at LSports, where she leads innovation in sports data. She holds an M.Sc. in Engineering and brings over six years of experience in AI management, with expertise spanning Classical Machine learning, GenA... Show more

I am an enthusiastic Power BI user, Speaker, Power BI Super User, co-organizer of the Fabric User Group Switzerland and Microsoft MVP.

I work as Principal Consultant, trainer and mentor in the area of Business Intelligence in Switzerland.
I have been lucky enough to work with Power BI since its release in 2015 and gain experience in many interesting projects since the beginning. In my blog WhatTheFact.bi I write about everything related to Power BI, best practices, share tips and look forward to exchange with you!

I am an enthusiastic Power BI user, Speaker, Power BI Super User, co-organizer of the Fabric User Group Switzerland and Microsoft MVP. I work as Principal Consultant, trainer and mentor in the area of Business Intelligence in Switzerland. I have... Show more

Indu Chaube is a highly accomplished software architect and visionary leader with more than a decade-long track record in software product design and development, encompassing User Interface, User Experience, and web API domains. Collaborating with industry giants like Cisco and SAMSUNG, Indu consistently delivers top-tier products known for their exceptional user experiences. Their unwavering passion for technology and commitment to innovation drive industry-leading solutions, ensuring exceptional user experiences at any scale.

Beyond their digital pursuits, Indu places a strong emphasis on work-life balance, finding tranquility in activities such as hiking and channeling creativity through poetry.

Indu Chaube is a highly accomplished software architect and visionary leader with more than a decade-long track record in software product design and development, encompassing User Interface, User Experience, and web API domains. Collaborating with i... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

Innovative and results-driven Senior Solution Engineer with over 20+ years of robust IT experience, designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise-scale data and AI solutions across Azure SQL Database, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse Analytics, Purview, and Databricks. Adept at leading complex migrations, modernizing legacy data estates, and architecting advanced analytics platforms that drive measurable business outcomes for organizations in energy, technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail, government, and public sector domains.

Leveraging nearly two decades of hands-on expertise, I bring deep technical insight, strategic vision, and a proven ability to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. My experience enables me to anticipate challenges, deliver innovative solutions, and mentor teams through digital transformation journeys.

Recognized for driving customer success through technical enablement, cost modeling, and governance best practices. Skilled in orchestrating cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and delivering workshops that accelerate cloud adoption and compliance. Passionate about empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their data, foster innovation, and maintain regulatory compliance in a rapidly evolving cloud landscape.

Innovative and results-driven Senior Solution Engineer with over 20+ years of robust IT experience, designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise-scale data and AI solutions across Azure SQL Database, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse Analytics, Purview, a... Show more

Solution Architect Dynamics 365 FnO et Power Platform, certifié Microsoft. Passionné par l’automatisation et l’IA appliquée aux solutions ERP, j’accompagne mon entreprise dans la modernisation de leurs processus métiers. Actif dans la communauté Microsoft, je partage régulièrement des insights sur l’intégration intelligente entre IA, Power Platform et Dynamics 365.

Solution Architect Dynamics 365 FnO et Power Platform, certifié Microsoft. Passionné par l’automatisation et l’IA appliquée aux solutions ERP, j’accompagne mon entreprise dans la modernisation de leurs processus métiers. Actif dans la communauté Micr... Show more

I work as an AI & Copilot Lead at Forward Forever, focusing on helping organizations adopt AI, Copilot, and agent-based solutions in a practical, well-governed, and scalable way. My work spans customer advisory, solution and system architecture, pre-sales support, and internal capability development across AI and Copilot solutions.

I have over 20 years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, working with solutions ranging from intranets, document and case management systems to modern digital workplaces and collaboration platforms. Over the years, my role has evolved from solution designer to lead architect, trainer, and advisor, with a strong focus on how technology actually supports everyday work.

I work as an AI & Copilot Lead at Forward Forever, focusing on helping organizations adopt AI, Copilot, and agent-based solutions in a practical, well-governed, and scalable way. My work spans customer advisory, solution and system architecture, pre-... Show more

Mou Rakshit is a Senior Manager of Data, AI & Analytics Engineering at Accenture/Avanade and a Principal Data & AI Solution Architect specializing in building modern, unified, AI-ready data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Databricks. She leads enterprise-scale data strategy and platform architecture initiatives that enable organizations to move from fragmented analytics environments to governed, high-performance lakehouse ecosystems.

Her work focuses on designing scalable medallion architectures, implementing robust governance models, enabling real-time intelligence, and operationalizing AI and advanced analytics across the enterprise. Mou bridges executive strategy with hands-on technical execution, ensuring that modern data platforms are production-ready, resilient, and aligned to business outcomes.

She holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Wayne State University and a Master’s in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan.

A Databricks Champion and frequent industry speaker, Mou shares practical frameworks and real-world lessons on architecting unified data foundations that power AI at scale.
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Mou Rakshit is a Senior Manager of Data, AI & Analytics Engineering at Accenture/Avanade and a Principal Data & AI Solution Architect specializing in building modern, unified, AI-ready data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Databricks. She leads e... Show more

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

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

Chris McGraw is Lorien's Director of STEM Talent Solutions, with 15 year's experience building high-performance Technology, Life Sciences and Engineering teams for clients of all sizes and industries. Skilled at identifying, assessing, and recruiting executive talent to lead enterprise data-driven security strategies and cloud infrastructure.

Chris has been a guest speaker in several Podcasts and speaks frequently at virtual and technology conferences. Chris' passion for mentoring transitioning veterans extends to causes like the Fisher House, RWB and The American Legion. He holds professional membership in the Cincinnati & Mid-Tennessee chapters of the Information Systems Security Association and The Circuit, a Cincinnati Technology Professional Organization.

Chris McGraw is Lorien's Director of STEM Talent Solutions, with 15 year's experience building high-performance Technology, Life Sciences and Engineering teams for clients of all sizes and industries. Skilled at identifying, assessing, and recruiting... Show more

Dag Calafell is the Director of Technology Innovation at MCA Connect, a 16x Microsoft Partner of the Year. With over 25 years in the IT industry, Dag is passionate about helping businesses overcome manufacturing and supply chain challenges and applying technology to deliver the real value for customers and employees. Dag specializes in business analysis and process improvement and is an expert in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Data/AI, and Azure technologies.

Dag Calafell is the Director of Technology Innovation at MCA Connect, a 16x Microsoft Partner of the Year. With over 25 years in the IT industry, Dag is passionate about helping businesses overcome manufacturing and supply chain challenges and applyi... Show more

Daniel Hoffman, CISSP is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors. He has experience in regulatory compliance, business continuity, and securing IT/OT environments. Daniel is committed to helping small and mid-sized businesses enhance their IT infrastructure and security posture. He has also authored the CIO Magazine article “Neuromorphic Computing and the Future of Edge AI,” reflecting his interest in cutting-edge technologies and their practical applications.

Daniel Hoffman, CISSP is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors. He has experience in regulatory compliance, business continuity, and securing IT/OT environ... Show more

Executive Advisor and founder of ABO Academy, Luiz C. Parzianello helps organizations transform their culture and execution capabilities starting from Evolutionary Strategic Thinking, aligning and engaging C-Level executives and managers to drive organizational evolution. With over 30 years of practical experience, he works directly in leadership development and Business Owners, combining training, mentoring, and executive coaching programs to connect strategic direction to everyday practice.

Creator of the Framework for Agile Business Ownership and a reference in Business Agility, Luiz integrates Evolutionary Planning, Artificial Intelligence, and Ambidextrous Management to support leaders in decision-making within complex environments. He is a keynote speaker, author of the books Liderança Evolucionária and Evolutionary Leadership, and international co-author of the Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide.

Executive Advisor and founder of ABO Academy, Luiz C. Parzianello helps organizations transform their culture and execution capabilities starting from Evolutionary Strategic Thinking, aligning and engaging C-Level executives and managers to drive org... Show more

With over 25 years of experience in the field of information security and IT/OT cybersecurity, Alexandro has several certifications in Industrial Cybersecurity (GICSP, IEC 62443 Specialist), IT Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM), Ethical Hacking (CEH, ECSA), Security Management Systems (ISO 27001 LI), IT Audit (CISA, ISO 27001 LA), among others.

His main focus in recent years has been industrial cybersecurity assessment (IEC 62443, NIST-CSF, NIST-SP-800-82, C2M2), OT incident response, threat hunting, security strategy/master plan development IT/OT, risk assessment, security technology assessment and compliance services mainly.

Alexandro currently works as a regional technical/commercial advisor for OT/ICS Cybersecurity in Latin America where he helps several companies design the IT/OT/ICS cybersecurity strategy and architecture required for the protection of their operational technologies in different verticals and critical infrastructure. understanding its main challenges, risks and opportunities.

His strategic focus spans diverse industries such as Manufacturing, Energy, Oil & Gas, Maritime, Pulp and Paper, Food and Beverage, among others. He advises companies to develop customized solutions and architectures that fit the specific needs and unique challenges of each of these verticals.

With over 25 years of experience in the field of information security and IT/OT cybersecurity, Alexandro has several certifications in Industrial Cybersecurity (GICSP, IEC 62443 Specialist), IT Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM), Ethical Hacking (CEH, ECSA)... Show more

Michael Richardson is Chief Technology Officer at Dynamic Consultants Group, a Microsoft Gold Partner, where he architects enterprise Microsoft cloud solutions and leads AI governance, Azure infrastructure, and Modern Work transformation for organizations in complex, regulated environments.

He has over a decade of hands-on experience across cloud, AI, security, and infrastructure, working from a simple premise: cloud is a model, not a place. He holds Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer, and Azure Network Engineer certifications, and has consulted for some of the largest universities and corporations in the world.

Michael's work spans Azure architecture, AI-driven DevOps, identity and zero-trust security, and AI governance frameworks. He cares as much about the people and process as the technology, leading engineering teams and advising fellow tech leaders on where to place their bets.

He writes RichardsonCloud.com, sharing practical notes on Azure architecture, AI-driven DevOps, and engineering leadership.

Michael Richardson is Chief Technology Officer at Dynamic Consultants Group, a Microsoft Gold Partner, where he architects enterprise Microsoft cloud solutions and leads AI governance, Azure infrastructure, and Modern Work transformation for organiza... Show more

Over 8 years of experience working with Microsoft Power Platform and Azure Integration Services in different roles, from Functional/Technical Consultant to Solution Architect and Technical Lead. Currently, I work as a Power Platform & Azure Integration developer in digitalization projects implementing solutions based on Power Platform, Azure Integration Services and Microsoft 365.
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Over 8 years of experience working with Microsoft Power Platform and Azure Integration Services in different roles, from Functional/Technical Consultant to Solution Architect and Technical Lead. Currently, I work as a Power Platform & Azure Integrati... Show more

Soy ingeniero informático, curioso por lo nuevo y siempre en busca de soluciones "diferentes". Llevo programando desde el Y2K; empecé con sistemas distribuidos en Java y, hace 20 años, encontré mi lugar en el mundo de Dynamics. He participado en más de 30 proyectos en distintos roles: desarrollador, consultor, líder técnico, jefe de proyectos y, actualmente, arquitecto técnico en Dynamics 365 F&O.
He trabajado en implementaciones en Colombia, Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Perú y hace dos años en España, en empresas de sectores diversos como manufactura, comercio y minería. A lo largo del camino he enfrentado muchos retos técnicos (y no tan técnicos), y son justamente esos desafíos los que más me han enseñado y me impulsan a seguir aprendiendo.

Soy ingeniero informático, curioso por lo nuevo y siempre en busca de soluciones "diferentes". Llevo programando desde el Y2K; empecé con sistemas distribuidos en Java y, hace 20 años, encontré mi lugar en el mundo de Dynamics. He participado en más ... Show more

Sridhar Mamella is a technology leader specializing in enterprise data platforms, distributed systems, cloud architecture, and AI strategy. Over the past 15+ years, he has helped design and scale mission-critical platforms across the automotive, energy, and consulting sectors, working with organizations including Porsche AG, EnBW, OverTake, and Capgemini.

His expertise spans Apache Kafka, real-time data streaming, cloud-native platforms, enterprise architecture, platform engineering, and the intersection of AI, governance, and regulated industries. Sridhar has led enterprise-scale platform initiatives, advised executive stakeholders, and helped organizations modernize their data foundations for future AI-driven capabilities.

As an international conference speaker, he has presented at Kafka Summit, MongoDB World, Splunk .conf, and Porsche IT Starting Grid, sharing practical lessons from real-world enterprise implementations. His sessions focus on bridging strategy and execution, providing attendees with actionable insights drawn from large-scale production environments rather than theoretical concepts.

Sridhar Mamella is a technology leader specializing in enterprise data platforms, distributed systems, cloud architecture, and AI strategy. Over the past 15+ years, he has helped design and scale mission-critical platforms across the automotive, ener... Show more

Marshud is a machine learning engineer working with Python and JAX to modernise manufacturing plants and industries.

Marshud is a machine learning engineer working with Python and JAX to modernise manufacturing plants and industries. Show more

Deepak Wadhwani is a New Delhi-based speaker and entrepreneur known as the Business Buddha — a philosophy built on a simple premise: ambition guided by awareness, and calm as a leadership strategy, not a compromise on it.

As a speaker, Deepak has taken the stage at TEDx with "The Art of Persuasion," a talk built around a counter-intuitive idea — that real influence comes not from being louder, but from being clearer. He regularly speaks at business forums, leadership events, and entrepreneur communities on persuasion, conscious leadership, and the discipline of staying still in fast-moving industries. His talks are conversations, not performances — reflective, direct, and built around the question rooms full of business owners are usually too busy to ask themselves.
He is also a frequent voice on podcasts, where his unscripted, in-conversation style has become one of his most recognized formats — long-form discussions on business, persuasion, and leadership where the value lies in honest thinking rather than rehearsed answers.

Alongside his speaking work, Deepak is the founder of Natraj Home Furnishings and serves as India Growth Director for The Alternative Board (TAB), where he advises CEOs and business owners directly. He also runs the Chirag Foundation, a nonprofit established in memory of his late brother.

His core message across stages, podcasts, and boardrooms remains the same: build without noise. The most important decisions are rarely made in urgency — they're made in stillness, after the noise settles.

Deepak Wadhwani is a New Delhi-based speaker and entrepreneur known as the Business Buddha — a philosophy built on a simple premise: ambition guided by awareness, and calm as a leadership strategy, not a compromise on it. As a speaker, Deepak has ... Show more

Expertise: Enterprise Systems Architecture | Agentic AI | Software Engineering Automation | Safety Compliance

Arun is a Technical Lead and AI Practitioner with over 13 years of experience in automotive software engineering at Bosch. He specializes in designing scalable architectures for engineering automation, safety compliance, and developer productivity within highly regulated, safety-critical enterprise environments. His work bridges the gap between advanced generative AI research and dependable production infrastructure.

As a core systems architect, Arun focuses on the structural challenges of moving autonomous AI from experimental sandboxes into hardened enterprise pipelines. He engineered the core architecture of the Agile Sprint Orchestrator, implementing complex multi-agent state machines, deterministic validation boundaries, and reliable human-in-the-loop controls.

Engineering & Leadership Milestones:
- 1st Place Winner: Microsoft Reactor Hackathon (Agentic System Architecture category) as the lead architect of the Agile Sprint Orchestrator.
- Enterprise Systems Scaling: Over a decade of experience driving software architecture, tool integrations, and automation frameworks within Bosch's global pipelines.
- Rigorous AI Governance: Pioneer in designing verification gates and telemetry monitors to safely contain non-deterministic AI behaviors in regulated workflows.

Expertise: Enterprise Systems Architecture | Agentic AI | Software Engineering Automation | Safety Compliance Arun is a Technical Lead and AI Practitioner with over 13 years of experience in automotive software engineering at Bosch. He specializes... Show more

David Golverdingen is a AI engineering lead at Warmtebouw, a 350-person Dutch company that installs and maintains heating, cooling and ventilation, with a small IT team and no AI department. He built and runs its production MCP platform: 18 servers and 114 tools over the company's ERP, BIM, building automation and energy data, with eight MCP Apps that render the answers. In the 90 days to the end of October 2026, 128 colleagues used it through general-purpose AI assistants, across project management, engineering and the back office. Most of them do not write code. He also built the IT team's AI-native development workflow; since it went live, the team merges about 250 pull requests a month, up from about 100.

He wrote The Missing Layer, which introduces Introspective Context Engineering for MCP, a method for turning a thin API wrapper into a Rich Domain MCP Server. His open-source mcp-metadata-demo runs the same server as a thin, a rich and a best version, publishes the evals behind each design rule, and ships a skill that runs the loop against your own server. He spoke at AGNTCon + MCPCon Europe and VibeKode, speaks at Update Conference Prague in November and NDC AI Oslo in December, and writes at davidgolverdingen.nl.

David Golverdingen is a AI engineering lead at Warmtebouw, a 350-person Dutch company that installs and maintains heating, cooling and ventilation, with a small IT team and no AI department. He built and runs its production MCP platform: 18 servers a... Show more

Few executive biographies begin with explosives, a fire helmet, and a German manufacturer. Christopher Portelli, an engineer by training, is a business executive with more than two decades of organization-building on Long Island to his name, and a United States Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal veteran before that. Since 2013, he has served as Managing Director and President of SONOTEC US Inc., the American entity of German ultrasonic technology manufacturer SONOTEC GmbH, which he grew from a single employee with no customers into a 15-person organization supporting eight figures in annual revenue. He also owns Alpha Performance Clinic, a men's health and hormone optimization practice with locations in East Setauket and Bohemia, New York, and he lives in East Setauket. His record repeats one pattern: technical depth married to commercial accountability, and service that began in the Navy and continued through two decades in a volunteer fire department.

Christopher Portelli's career began in the United States Navy, where he served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician and reached the rank of Petty Officer Second Class (E-5). EOD is counted among the military's most selective specialties, and the job amounts to locating, identifying, rendering safe, and disposing of explosive hazards: improvised explosive devices, mines, and unexploded ordnance. Precision and composure are prerequisites, and the technician is accountable for consequential decisions made without complete information.

The pattern held after the Navy. Christopher Portelli joined the Central Islip Fire Department on Long Island in 2002 and remains a member today. He climbed through every rank, serving as Lieutenant, then Captain, then seven years as a chief officer, and from 2019 to 2021 as Chief of the Department. In that role, he commanded emergency operations for about 180 volunteer firefighters and led the department through the COVID-19 pandemic, authoring its formal response protocols amid significant uncertainty. Counting the Navy years alongside the firehouse years, Chris Portelli has devoted roughly twenty-eight years to military and volunteer emergency response.

Education came in stages. Christopher Portelli earned his Bachelor of Science from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 2004, his Master of Business Administration from the New York Institute of Technology in 2006, and further studies in Electronic Engineering Technology at the State University of New York at Farmingdale.

His engineering career began at MITEQ Inc. in Hauppauge, New York, where he worked from 2001 to 2004 as an associate engineer and senior technician, producing microwave and RF components for defense and satellite communications customers. From 2004 to 2007, Veeco Instruments in Plainview, New York had him as system engineer and product manager, a job covering engineering systems and full product lifecycles for advanced semiconductor and industrial process equipment.

Engineering training plus an MBA moved Christopher Portelli into commercial leadership, with technology still in front of him. Between 2007 and 201,1 he was Director of Sales at VJ Technologies, Inc. in Bohemia, New York, responsible for United States sales at a manufacturer of X-ray and computed-tomography inspection systems, with aerospace, defense, electronics, and additive manufacturing customers on the roster and product positioning, trade show strategy, and lead generation for long-cycle capital equipment sales in his portfolio.

Introtek International, LP in Edgewood, New York, from 2011 to 2012, where, as Sales Manager, he sold non-invasive ultrasonic sensing technology into medical device and bioprocessing OEM design programs, building the application-selling experience his own company would later build on. From 2012 to 2013, he was Director of Sales and Marketing at Bufab in New York, running United States sales and marketing for a global supply-chain partner in fasteners and C-parts and moving the business toward value-added, total-cost-of-ownership selling.

The part of his record drawing the most attention is SONOTEC US Inc., the American subsidiary of SONOTEC GmbH of Halle, Germany, which he founded and still leads. He arrived in 2013 as the company's only American employee, with neither customers nor infrastructure to work from, and has carried full profit-and-loss responsibility for the Americas ever since across sales, operations, service, finance, facilities, and personnel. He brought the entity to fifteen people and eight figures in annual revenue, and he holds a twenty-five percent minority equity interest in the business he created.

The scope covered everything a founder-operator handles, starting with the legal and financial infrastructure. A customer base grew from nothing to include Amgen, Genentech, Sanofi, Bayer, and Repligen, and a national distributor network took shape alongside it, serving a second and entirely separate market. A wider mandate for the American entity came from his negotiations with the parent board, which approved in-country calibration and service capability, along with carrying every product line, removing transatlantic turnaround times as a competitive liability. A purpose-built facility in Hauppauge, New York supporting sales, service, and inventory for the Americas came from a site selection, relocation, and build-out process he ran, and the material agreements run through him too: customer supply and quality agreements, distributor contracts, and intercompany transfer pricing terms with the parent.

Hiring was his responsibility across the organization, and today he directs a five-person sales team, the distributor channel, and all marketing and demand generation for the Americas. He sets United States commercial strategy in concert with the parent's managing directors and board in Germany and defends the forecast on which their production planning depends. The words that recur when colleagues and customers talk about him are direct, transparent, and relationship-driven: an executive who delivers difficult news early instead of managing an account on optimism he does not have.

The second business, Alpha Performance Clinic, is owned by Christopher Portelli and offers men's health and hormone optimization care from locations in East Setauket and Bohemia, New York. Its premise came out of what he saw in the military and the fire service: that men, veterans and first responders, and men in their forties and fifties especially, receive too little support around preventive health and long-term vitality, and respond best to care offered without judgment or gimmicks. Much of the practice's operational backbone is his own work, from the patient education materials and clinical protocols through to a custom, HIPAA-hardened practice management application.

His giving traces the same line. He donates to the food pantry at St. Patrick's Church in Smithtown, New York, which kept food on his family's table as a child. A son, James, wears number 43 as a defender for the 2034 Express East youth lacrosse team, and Christopher Portelli supports the program.

One operating philosophy holds together the bomb disposal, the fire department, the American manufacturing entity, the medical practice, and the youth lacrosse sideline: carry the whole thing yourself, put in the plumbing nobody volunteers for, be straight with people, and stay put when it gets hard. Following it took SONOTEC US Inc. from one employee to fifteen. It produced pandemic protocols for a 180-member volunteer department, and explains why Chris Portelli wrote his own clinic's clinical protocols and built its practice management application rather than hand that off. Christopher Portelli is now considering executive leadership opportunities where technical depth, commercial ownership, and hands-on operating experience can build something again.

Few executive biographies begin with explosives, a fire helmet, and a German manufacturer. Christopher Portelli, an engineer by training, is a business executive with more than two decades of organization-building on Long Island to his name, and a Un... Show more

Cody Fortier, a successful business leader based in Opelousas, Louisiana, owns a construction company specializing in heavy civil, hydro excavation, and marine construction. As the CEO, he manages various projects across the Gulf South, ensuring each phase, from initiation to completion, adheres to the highest standards.

Under Fortier's guidance, the firm operates a vast fleet of earth-moving equipment essential for tasks along the Gulf Coast. This includes custom-built heavy machinery, which is crucial for maintaining safety and efficiency in all operations.

Cody Fortier excels in specialized marine construction projects, such as developing ports, harbors, and offshore platforms. His team’s proficiency in dredging is pivotal, deepening harbors and laying foundations for marine infrastructure. Using advanced dredging vessels, they maintain navigable waterways and construct durable offshore platforms capable of withstanding harsh marine environments.

Moreover, Fortier’s work includes marine piling, essential for erecting stable foundations for marine structures like piers and bridges. This involves driving large steel or concrete piles deep into the seafloor. Another area of expertise is the construction of breakwaters and seawalls, which protect shorelines and harbors from erosion by minimizing wave impact.

In heavy civil construction, Cody Fortier's company is adept at handling comprehensive site preparation and stabilization tasks, such as erosion control, excavation, and drainage solutions, which are crucial for the success of any project.

As CEO, Cody Fortier's strategic leadership is instrumental in steering the company’s vision and growth, ensuring operational excellence and profitability. His responsibilities include high-level decision-making, influencing the company’s direction, compliance with regulations, financial management, and fostering client relationships.

Safety is a cornerstone of Fortier’s operational ethos. His company adheres to strict safety protocols, ensuring all personnel are trained to operate in compliance with OSHA standards. This fosters a culture that prioritizes risk management and safety at the workplace.

Cody Fortier also has a presence on television, appearing on shows like "Swamp People" and "Swamp Mysteries" on the History Channel, highlighting his adventurous side and deep connection to Louisiana’s culture.

At his core, Fortier is a devoted family man from New Iberia, Louisiana. In his spare time, he enjoys farming, hunting, fishing, and piloting aircraft. A dedicated "girl dad," he cherishes time spent with his daughter and wife. His philanthropic efforts, including contributions to St. Jude’s and his local church, reflect his commitment to his community and heritage.

Cody Fortier, a successful business leader based in Opelousas, Louisiana, owns a construction company specializing in heavy civil, hydro excavation, and marine construction. As the CEO, he manages various projects across the Gulf South, ensuring each... Show more

Deniz "Den" Mutlu is a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, Microsoft Security MVP and Director, member of the ext-board at Swiss Post cybersecurity in Switzerland. He specializes in Blue Teaming strategies, SOC implementation, SIEM architectures, and deploying Microsoft Security solutions.

Previously, Deniz worked as a System & Network Engineer, managing various projects with Microsoft Solutions for 10 years. For nearly a decade, he has specialized in cybersecurity, consulting to improve clients' security posture and implement robust security solutions.

In 2020, Deniz joined Hacknowledge, establishing its first Microsoft Team. He is passionate about Microsoft security solutions, particularly Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel. Deniz supports clients with a practical, threat-based approach, helping them audit, configure, and improve their security environments.

Additionally, Deniz enjoys sharing his cybersecurity and Microsoft solutions expertise as a lecturer at various universities and schools.

Deniz "Den" Mutlu is a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, Microsoft Security MVP and Director, member of the ext-board at Swiss Post cybersecurity in Switzerland. He specializes in Blue Teaming strategies, SOC implementation, SIEM architectures, and dep... Show more

I am 41 years old, and during the last 18 years I have participated in different ERP and CRM implementation projects, of the Microsoft Dynamics family. I seek to share knowledge, experiences and success stories with the use of both platforms within organizations, as well as integration models with other systems, facilitating the adoption of users and consultants from the Microsoft Dynamics community.

I am part of the “Poweramicos”, a group of consultants and developers, focused on sharing information about the benefits that Dynamics 365 and the PowerPlatform have for companies and their collaborators.

I am currently an organizer of Impressions 365, an event that is focused on the training, dissemination and adoption of Microsoft Dynamics 365 platforms. In addition, I participate by contributing content to the Dynamics User Groups community in Spanish, I have been a speaker at PowerPlatform World Tour events as well as I have attended events called: Dynamics 365 Saturday's in various venues, which are aimed at being a guide for the effective adoption of Digital Transformation in companies and to share as much information as possible related to this topic.

I am 41 years old, and during the last 18 years I have participated in different ERP and CRM implementation projects, of the Microsoft Dynamics family. I seek to share knowledge, experiences and success stories with the use of both platforms within ... Show more

Jenn Claridge is a Microsoft MVP and trusted advisor in Business Central, specializing in manufacturing and service-focused organizations. She helps small and mid-sized businesses translate ERP strategy into practical, real-world execution.

With deep hands-on experience across sales, warehousing, projects, manufacturing, and service management, Jenn is known for making complex systems approachable and actionable. Her work focuses on operational maturity, adoption, and enabling organizations to move beyond simply using Business Central to creating measurable business value with it.

Jenn is recognized for her practical speaking style and her ability to connect leadership strategy with day-to-day execution, ensuring technology investments support long-term growth and confident decision-making.

In her spare time she rescues cats and sharing her knowledge via jennclaridge.com.

Jenn Claridge is a Microsoft MVP and trusted advisor in Business Central, specializing in manufacturing and service-focused organizations. She helps small and mid-sized businesses translate ERP strategy into practical, real-world execution. With d... Show more

Greg Beaumont is a data architect at Microsoft, where he enjoys identifying and solving complex problems backed by his experience in data architecture and a passion for innovation. Focusing on the healthcare industry, Greg works closely with customers to plan enterprise analytics strategies, evaluate new tools and products, conduct training sessions and hackathons, and architect solutions that improve the quality of care and reduce costs. He strives to be a trusted advisor to his customers and is always seeking new ways to drive progress and help organizations thrive. Based in Minnesota, he is a veteran of the Microsoft data speaker network and has worked with hundreds of customers on their data management and analytics strategies.

Greg Beaumont is a data architect at Microsoft, where he enjoys identifying and solving complex problems backed by his experience in data architecture and a passion for innovation. Focusing on the healthcare industry, Greg works closely with customer... Show more

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

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

Jeremy has 30+ in systems design, red teaming, and blue teaming, and has led over 800 security audits across government and commercial environments. His background includes developing secure solutions, delivering cybersecurity services, teaching and mentoring future practitioners, and leading R&D initiatives. He served as an adjunct professor at the University of South Florida for more than two decades and founded the USF Whitehatters Computer Security Club. Jeremy is an expert witness, patent developer, frequent conference speaker, and has been recognized as Tampa Bay Technology Leader of the Year (2017) and CyberX Cybersecurity Leader of the Year (2023). He holds BS and MS degrees from USF, is a CISSP and CEH, and serves on the Academic Advisory Board for the USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing.

Jeremy has 30+ in systems design, red teaming, and blue teaming, and has led over 800 security audits across government and commercial environments. His background includes developing secure solutions, delivering cybersecurity services, teaching and ... Show more