Bhaskar Bharat Sawant is a Lead Engineer and Solution Architect at Cornerstone Building Brands, with 15+ years of experience building secure enterprise software platforms across manufacturing, healthcare technology, pricing governance, cloud architecture, DevOps, and data-driven business systems.

His work focuses on business-critical enterprise platforms, including pricing and deviation workflows, ERP integrations, SQL Server automation, APIs, reporting systems, cloud services, and secure software delivery. At Cornerstone Building Brands, he works on enterprise pricing and deviation platforms that support pricing governance, data integration, reporting, and operational decision-making across business units.

Bhaskar’s current areas of interest include enterprise AI adoption, AI security, agentic AI governance, privacy-preserving systems, secure DevOps, and the practical risks that emerge when AI systems move from experimentation into production workflows. His talks focus on helping engineering, security, and technology leaders build systems that are scalable, secure, auditable, explainable, and supportable.

He is a Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate, IEEE Senior Member, published researcher, conference speaker, and peer reviewer/TPC contributor. His research and speaking work spans AI security, federated learning, privacy-preserving architecture, DevSecOps, secure software engineering, and cloud-native enterprise modernization.

Bhaskar brings a practical, real-world perspective to conferences by connecting hands-on enterprise engineering experience with emerging research in AI, cybersecurity, and software architecture.

Bhaskar Bharat Sawant is a Lead Engineer and Solution Architect at Cornerstone Building Brands, with 15+ years of experience building secure enterprise software platforms across manufacturing, healthcare technology, pricing governance, cloud architec... Show more

I bring a rare combination of perspectives, having spent 20 years helping shape Microsoft products like Intune as a Principal Product Manager, and now leading its application at scale as a Global Product Owner at Ericsson. This dual lens of builder and practitioner gives me a grounded, real-world view on modern endpoint management.
What also sets me apart is my focus on connecting technology with people, whether that’s aligning global teams, engaging with customers, or building strong professional networks across the industry.
Outside of work, I serve as President of the Swedish Ferrari Owners Club, combining my passion for performance, precision, and community. I enjoy traveling, connecting with people, and exploring great food, interests that fuel both my personal and professional curiosity.

I bring a rare combination of perspectives, having spent 20 years helping shape Microsoft products like Intune as a Principal Product Manager, and now leading its application at scale as a Global Product Owner at Ericsson. This dual lens of builder a... Show more

Lwin Maung is a technology executive, enterprise architect, and the founder and managing director of Accolade Solutions. For more than 25 years, he has helped organizations turn emerging technology into practical, durable capabilities across enterprise AI, cloud, IoT, embedded systems, robotics, and software delivery.

A 14-year Microsoft MVP, Lwin combines strategic perspective with hands-on experience guiding architecture, engineering teams, and product delivery. His work focuses on making complex technology useful: connecting business priorities to sound technical decisions and helping teams bring ideas from concept to production.

Lwin serves on the CodeMash board and helps organize Chicago Code Camp. He is also a technical educator and mentor, regularly sharing lessons from the field and supporting the next generation of builders.

Lwin Maung is a technology executive, enterprise architect, and the founder and managing director of Accolade Solutions. For more than 25 years, he has helped organizations turn emerging technology into practical, durable capabilities across enterpri... Show more

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

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

Anna Anderson is a Project Delivery Consultant, corporate trainer, speaker, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor with more than 15 years of experience leading complex technology and transformation initiatives across government, financial services, insurance, and other industries.

Throughout her career, Anna has led enterprise programs, worked with cross-functional teams, and helped organizations improve how they plan, execute, and deliver projects. Today, she brings that experience into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence.

Through annalanderson.com, Anna helps organizations move beyond experimenting with AI to using it in practical, meaningful ways. Her work focuses on AI adoption, project management, workflow improvement, and helping teams build the skills and confidence to work effectively with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Claude.

Anna is also the founder of Women in Project Management Network, a community dedicated to connecting, educating, and supporting project management professionals.

As a LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Anna teaches *Succeeding in Project Management as an Introvert*, helping professionals recognize and leverage their unique leadership strengths.

Her speaking and training sessions combine real-world enterprise experience with hands-on demonstrations, practical frameworks, and actionable takeaways. Whether working with project managers, business leaders, or cross-functional teams, Anna focuses on helping people understand not just what AI can do, but how to use it responsibly to improve the way they work.

**Speaking and workshop topics include:**

- AI for Project Managers: From Prompts to Practical Workflows
- Building AI-Enabled Project Management and PMO Practices
- AI Adoption: Moving Teams From Experimentation to Execution
- ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot for Everyday Work
- Responsible AI, Governance, and Human Oversight
- Leading Complex Projects and Strengthening Project Delivery
- Succeeding in Project Management as an Introvert

Anna is available for corporate workshops, conference presentations, leadership sessions, webinars, and professional development events.

Speaking and training inquiries: annaLAnderson.com@womeninpmnetwork.com

Anna Anderson is a Project Delivery Consultant, corporate trainer, speaker, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor with more than 15 years of experience leading complex technology and transformation initiatives across government, financial services, insura... Show more

Bharat Parsiya is a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Tech Holding and the creator of Cardless Club and PrivacyWala.ai, with over 10 years of experience shipping web, mobile, and AI applications. An MSc IT graduate from DAIICT, he works on AI agents, RAG pipelines, and MCP integrations. Outside work he tinkers with IoT hardware and runs Mold and Matter, a 3D printing business.

Bharat Parsiya is a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Tech Holding and the creator of Cardless Club and PrivacyWala.ai, with over 10 years of experience shipping web, mobile, and AI applications. An MSc IT graduate from DAIICT, he works on AI agents, RAG... Show more

I’m a Principal Software Engineer at Mastercard with 18 years of experience across software engineering, data analytics, distributed and large-scale systems. I’ve built and optimized software architectures globally in payments, banking, telecom and manufacturing, worked across multiple countries, and mentored engineers and organizations. I explore AI, Payments, HPC, and emerging technologies to create systems that are scalable, high-performance, efficient, reliable and importantly secure systems.

I’m a Principal Software Engineer at Mastercard with 18 years of experience across software engineering, data analytics, distributed and large-scale systems. I’ve built and optimized software architectures globally in payments, banking, telecom and m... Show more

Takashi Ninjouji is a Chief Engineer at Honda R&D Co., Ltd., with a focus on Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). He is a manager of the Open Source Program Office (OSPO). His interests also include AI-assisted engineering automation.

Takashi Ninjouji is a Chief Engineer at Honda R&D Co., Ltd., with a focus on Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). He is a manager of the Open Source Program Office (OSPO). His interests also include AI-assisted engineering automation. Show more

Masahiro Hiramori (mshr-h) is a Head Engineer at Mitsubishi Electric and a PyTorch Ambassador. He works on on-device AI and edge LLMs, contributing to open-source AI development and its adoption in industry.

Masahiro Hiramori (mshr-h) is a Head Engineer at Mitsubishi Electric and a PyTorch Ambassador. He works on on-device AI and edge LLMs, contributing to open-source AI development and its adoption in industry. Show more

Oskar Kruschitz is a product and engineering leader with deep experience building software platforms in complex, regulated environments. His work spans industrial automation, IoT, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure.

He began his career as a software developer and grew through architecture, technical leadership, and product responsibility into organizational leadership. This path shaped his belief that architecture, security, product decisions, and team culture are never separate topics. They are deeply connected, and the trade-offs leaders make eventually show up in the systems their teams build.

Today, Oskar works at the intersection of product, engineering, and organizational design. He focuses on building sustainable software platforms, strong engineering teams, and delivery cultures where quality, security, and long-term maintainability are treated as part of the product itself.

His talks are based on real-world experience rather than idealized case studies. He speaks about where teams, platforms, and security programs break down, and what it takes to build them in a way that lasts.

Oskar Kruschitz is a product and engineering leader with deep experience building software platforms in complex, regulated environments. His work spans industrial automation, IoT, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. He began his career as a... Show more

Aiding global enterprises to scale using AI fueled by multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure).

Aiding global enterprises to scale using AI fueled by multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure). ... Show more

Ron Ekins is the Director of Field Solution Architecture for EMEA & LATAM at Everpure, where he serves as the primary technical advisor on data-related discussions. With over 30 years of experience in data management, Ron brings a wealth of expertise in the development, design, and delivery of complex information systems projects. His extensive background is complemented by his notable contributions to the field, including 4 granted US patents related to data security and governance.

An esteemed Oracle ACE Director, Ron is an active and influential member of the global Oracle community and has had the privilege of speaking at numerous prestigious industry conferences around the world.

Ron Ekins is the Director of Field Solution Architecture for EMEA & LATAM at Everpure, where he serves as the primary technical advisor on data-related discussions. With over 30 years of experience in data management, Ron brings a wealth of expertise... Show more

Passionate about Technology, Sociology and Philosophy

Passionate about Technology, Sociology and Philosophy Show more

Andrew leads a small analytics team for a mid-sized automotive manufacturer, responsible for data integration, engineering, modeling, and visualization. The products in his team's stack include Azure Synapse Analytics, Fabric, and Power BI. He lives and works in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Andrew leads a small analytics team for a mid-sized automotive manufacturer, responsible for data integration, engineering, modeling, and visualization. The products in his team's stack include Azure Synapse Analytics, Fabric, and Power BI. He lives ... Show more

Julian is a Managing IT Architect at XL2 by Audi & Capgemini, specializing in serverless cloud applications and infrastructure as code. As an AWS User Group Leader in Heilbronn and an AWS Community Builder, he is deeply involved in the AWS community. Prior to his current role, Julian gained valuable experience as an SAP Consultant in the smart manufacturing sector.

Julian is a Managing IT Architect at XL2 by Audi & Capgemini, specializing in serverless cloud applications and infrastructure as code. As an AWS User Group Leader in Heilbronn and an AWS Community Builder, he is deeply involved in the AWS community.... Show more

A seasoned technical manager with significant experience in SQL Server, Azure Data Tools and AI, Power Platform, as well as Microsoft Dynamics AX & F&SC in addition to several other technology stacks. I have been at the leading edge of technology for over three decades. I have had the opportunity to architect and implement several projects in the ERP, data and AI space and have assisted in or been the principal in the go-live for several clients.

A seasoned technical manager with significant experience in SQL Server, Azure Data Tools and AI, Power Platform, as well as Microsoft Dynamics AX & F&SC in addition to several other technology stacks. I have been at the leading edge of technology fo... Show more

Shaurya Agrawal is a Data & Analytics leader with 25+ years of experience driving transformative initiatives across Tech/SaaS, E-commerce and FinTech. With expertise in AI/ML, Enterprise Data Architecture and BI, Shaurya has led impactful projects, creating customer-centric solutions and modernizing data platforms. As a Board Advisor to Hoonartek and CTO of YourNxt Technologies, a mobile tech start-up, Shaurya shapes global data strategies.

Holding an MBA and pursuing an MS in Data Science from UT Austin, Shaurya leverages data to unlock business value, specializing in unified customer views and personalized experiences.

Shaurya Agrawal is a Data & Analytics leader with 25+ years of experience driving transformative initiatives across Tech/SaaS, E-commerce and FinTech. With expertise in AI/ML, Enterprise Data Architecture and BI, Shaurya has led impactful projects, c... Show more

A cybersecurity researcher and IT Security Advisor at Tribhuvan University - Nepal's largest and most prestigious higher education institution and work spans threat intelligence, vulnerability research, incident response, AI/ML applications in cybersecurity, and digital policy advocacy.

A cybersecurity researcher and IT Security Advisor at Tribhuvan University - Nepal's largest and most prestigious higher education institution and work spans threat intelligence, vulnerability research, incident response, AI/ML applications in cybers... Show more

I’m an AI Solutions Architect who helps organizations put Microsoft AI and Power Platform to work in practical ways. Day to day, I build custom AI agents in Copilot Studio, create RAG pipelines with Azure AI Search, deploy and extend Microsoft 365 Copilot, and set up governance for Power Platform environments. I also train admins on Copilot controls like Agent 365 and Purview to ensure security and compliance.

Beyond implementation, I help businesses create AI and Power Platform Centers of Excellence to manage, secure, and scale their solutions. I’m passionate about sharing what I learn whether through speaking at community events or creating technical videos for my YouTube channel. My goal is to make AI adoption clear, secure, and achievable for every organization.

I’m an AI Solutions Architect who helps organizations put Microsoft AI and Power Platform to work in practical ways. Day to day, I build custom AI agents in Copilot Studio, create RAG pipelines with Azure AI Search, deploy and extend Microsoft 365 Co... Show more

Hi My name is William McLendon, I'm an Microsoft Business Applications MVP, and a AI Business Process Solution Engineer within the SLG and Higher Education with Microsoft, I have over ten years of experience supporting business objectives through information technology, My role at Microsoft is focused on helping our customers by digitally transforming their business processes with PowerApps.

Hi My name is William McLendon, I'm an Microsoft Business Applications MVP, and a AI Business Process Solution Engineer within the SLG and Higher Education with Microsoft, I have over ten years of experience supporting business objectives through inf... Show more

Over nineteen years of experience in software development and design.
I have been passionate about cloud technologies for the last nine years.
My journey with the cloud began with Azure. However, about three years later, AWS became my primary cloud provider at work. 
From the beginning, I was impressed by how cloud technologies help engineers in their work and help deliver solutions much faster and easier. 
For the last four years, my interests and work mainly focused on serverless infrastructure, containerized applications, and search. 
Besides that, I am also curious about other cloud providers, like GCP and Azure.

I'm the AWS Community Builder.

Speaker and co-organizer of the "Mambo Jambo Cloud Talks" community meetup in Prague.

Over nineteen years of experience in software development and design. I have been passionate about cloud technologies for the last nine years. My journey with the cloud began with Azure. However, about three years later, AWS became my primary clou... Show more

Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech leaders, startups and investment teams. She combines her engineering expertise with strategic foresight to help organizations navigate digital transformation. Her current focus includes cybersecurity, ethical tech development, and human-AI-hybrid workforces.

Stella Smiljkovic is CEO & Founder of Feedbacktime, where privacy-first technology drives human-centered transformation. Drawing from over 15+ years of experience in corporate innovation in the Automotive and Energy domain, she advises emerging tech ... Show more

Senior Digital Product Leader dedicated to building ecosystems that bridge the gap between industrial assets and environmental impact. With eight years of experience across Not for Profit, Startups and Corporate, specialising in digital products, innovative IoT, digital twins and digital transformation. Dedicating my time at work to building a positive impact on climate change through a variety of digital products and services. A firm believer that innovation requires personal resilience, I openly share my professional expertise alongside the ups and downs of my personal health. Helping to de-stigmatise mental health and share burnout recovery tips in high-pressure industries.

Senior Digital Product Leader dedicated to building ecosystems that bridge the gap between industrial assets and environmental impact. With eight years of experience across Not for Profit, Startups and Corporate, specialising in digital products, inn... Show more

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 and AI implementations.

Over 20 years of experience in the Dynamics world. Currently leading implementation projects and delivery teams at Reach, where we focus on delivering and fixing Dynamics 365 and AI implementations. Show more

2020-2026 Microsoft Regional Director
2015-2026 Microsoft MVP for Business Application

With experience in Microsoft Dynamics ERP (NAV/AX) that goes further back than anyone in Japan, Ryo has taken part in international projects in Japan and 33 other countries for 25 years, travelling enough miles to circle the globe some 90 times. He is continually involved with several international projects. Since 2018, we have been promoting projects in the area of ERP and CRM integration, low code and Power Platform. Other activities include contributing articles to Japanese IT media and serving on the executive committee of the Global IT Community.

He has made appearances at many related events as a speaker in Japan and abroad on the strength of his project experience, expertise in R&D for Dynamics 365, and the global network he maintains with Microsoft and other Dynamics partners. Have done more than 100 Microsoft Dynamics Projects, more than 750 Pre-Sales Activities, and more than 80 Microsoft Global Event Attendees.

At Kobe University, Ryo majored in multivariate analysis. Having experienced one of the biggest earthquakes in Kobe, he had participated in volunteer IT event activities in the Tohoku disaster area with other Microsoft MVPs and IT community leaders.
Loves Rugby and American football because he used to play.

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2020-2026 Microsoft Regional Director 2015-2026 Microsoft MVP for Business Application With experience in Microsoft Dynamics ERP (NAV/AX) that goes further back than anyone in Japan, Ryo has taken part in international projects in Japan and 33 ot... Show more

Shubham Raj, a Senior Engineer at Qualcomm and an Apache Airflow committer, is a full-stack engineer who builds semiconductor workflow orchestration infrastructure for the Snapdragon CPU team and has experience building data platforms on Kubernetes in private cloud environments.
He enjoys sharing knowledge and actively learning from the open-source community.

Shubham Raj, a Senior Engineer at Qualcomm and an Apache Airflow committer, is a full-stack engineer who builds semiconductor workflow orchestration infrastructure for the Snapdragon CPU team and has experience building data platforms on Kubernetes i... Show more

Ingénieure en informatique de formation, je suis Scrum Master / Agile Coach, avec une expérience dans des secteurs exigeants tels que la banque, l’industrie allemande et le luxe, dans lequel j’évolue actuellement à Genève.

Passionnée par l’agilité et la transformation des organisations, j’accompagne les équipes dans l’amélioration continue, la collaboration et l’adoption de nouvelles pratiques

Ingénieure en informatique de formation, je suis Scrum Master / Agile Coach, avec une expérience dans des secteurs exigeants tels que la banque, l’industrie allemande et le luxe, dans lequel j’évolue actuellement à Genève. Passionnée par l’agilité... Show more

I’m a Project Delivery Manager at Innovia Consulting, and I’m passionate about finding smarter, simpler ways to solve problems. Sometimes you just need the right tools, a practical approach, and someone willing to make the complicated feel a little less complicated.

I love sharing real-world lessons and helping others build confidence in Business Central, reporting, project management, process improvement, and change. My goal is always to give people something practical they can take back to work and actually use.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me at a concert, camping, or exploring the outdoors with my family.

I’m a Project Delivery Manager at Innovia Consulting, and I’m passionate about finding smarter, simpler ways to solve problems. Sometimes you just need the right tools, a practical approach, and someone willing to make the complicated feel a little l... Show more

Shyam Laheri Chunduri is a technology and business leader with extensive experience spanning technical sales, engineering leadership, embedded software, and digital engineering solutions. He currently serves as Director of Technical Sales at ARI, where he is responsible for driving client satisfaction, business growth, engineering solution strategy, and profit and loss objectives. Throughout his career, he has built long-term relationships with Fortune 500 clients across the agriculture, construction, mining, and automotive industries while delivering engineering services that include embedded software, digital solutions, manufacturing engineering, robotics, automation, and testing.
With a strong background in both engineering and business leadership, Shyam has successfully led global delivery models, managed cross-functional teams, and developed strategic client partnerships that align technology initiatives with business objectives. His expertise includes technical sales, engineering services, strategic planning, client relationship management, program management, change management, and solution consulting. In his current role, he has transformed customer engagements into full-service global accounts and consistently delivered year-over-year revenue growth while identifying innovative technology solutions that support client success.
Before transitioning into technical sales leadership, Shyam held several engineering management roles at ARI and Caterpillar, where he led embedded software development, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, validation engineering, automation initiatives, and product development programs. He managed large engineering organizations, directed global development teams, established engineering standards, implemented automation strategies, and drove technology roadmaps for complex embedded systems. His experience also includes overseeing multi-million-dollar engineering programs, mentoring technical teams, managing product development lifecycles, and collaborating with manufacturing, operations, sales, and product engineering organizations to deliver high-quality solutions.
Shyam began his career in engineering roles focused on embedded systems, autonomous vehicle technologies, control systems, RF systems, and software development before progressing into leadership positions. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Controls from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Telecommunications from AMIETE, India. He also completed the Caterpillar Leadership Development Program at Peking University, further strengthening his executive leadership capabilities.

Shyam Laheri Chunduri is a technology and business leader with extensive experience spanning technical sales, engineering leadership, embedded software, and digital engineering solutions. He currently serves as Director of Technical Sales at ARI, whe... Show more

Tarun Reddy Nukala is a systems and AI professional at Samsung Semiconductor and a researcher at The University of Texas at Austin. His work and research interests span applied machine learning, trustworthy AI, computer vision, digital twins, and AI-enabled decision systems, with applications across semiconductor manufacturing, healthcare, and smart infrastructure. Tarun is also actively involved in IEEE standards, working groups, and AI policy initiatives, contributing to discussions and white papers on the responsible development and deployment of emerging technologies. His broader interests focus on bridging technical AI innovation with real-world engineering, governance, and societal impact, particularly in complex, safety- and reliability-sensitive environments.

Tarun Reddy Nukala is a systems and AI professional at Samsung Semiconductor and a researcher at The University of Texas at Austin. His work and research interests span applied machine learning, trustworthy AI, computer vision, digital twins, and AI-... Show more