At Waterfall Security Andrew leads a team of experts who work with the world's most secure industrial enterprises. Before Waterfall, he led the development of high-end industrial control system products at Hewlett-Packard, of IT/OT middleware products at Agilent Technologies, and of the world's first industrial SIEM at Industrial Defender. Andrew is the author of three books on industrial / OT cybersecurity, a co-author of the Industrial Internet Security Framework, and a co-author of the UITP report on cybersecurity requirements in rail system tendering. He co-hosts the Industrial Security Podcast and contributes regularly to industrial security standards and best-practice guidance.

At Waterfall Security Andrew leads a team of experts who work with the world's most secure industrial enterprises. Before Waterfall, he led the development of high-end industrial control system products at Hewlett-Packard, of IT/OT middleware product... Show more

Alex is a software engineer with 5+ years of experience building production systems across backend, frontend, and mobile.
He works with Go, TypeScript, and Flutter, and has shipped everything from distributed automation bots to cross-platform music streaming platforms.
He speaks about real problems from real codebases — memory internals, system architecture, and the decisions that only make sense after something breaks in production.
Previously spoke at code.talks, GDG DevFest, and Vue.js Talks.

Alex is a software engineer with 5+ years of experience building production systems across backend, frontend, and mobile. He works with Go, TypeScript, and Flutter, and has shipped everything from distributed automation bots to cross-platform music ... Show more

Vinoth Nageshwaran
Senior Data Engineering Leader | AI Researcher | Cloud Architect

Bio
Vinoth Nageshwaran is a Senior Data Engineering Leader and AI researcher at the forefront of cloud data transformation and large language model (LLM) integration. Currently a Data Engineer IV at Insider Inc. (Business Insider), Vinoth architects scalable, high-performance data systems that power one of the world’s most-trafficked digital news platforms.

A sought-after speaker on the international stage, Vinoth is recognized for his ability to translate complex technical concepts—from Snowflake security frameworks to energy-efficient cloud scheduling—into actionable strategies for both engineers and business leaders. His recent research focuses on the intersection of AI and education, specifically the development of LLM-powered systems to support higher education in databases and information systems.

Vinoth is a published researcher with the IEEE and a frequent contributor to global technical forums. He holds a deep commitment to mentoring the next generation of data professionals and driving the ethical evolution of AI-driven workflows.

Selected Speaking Engagements & Appearances
NSF CyberAccelerate Speaker Series (2025): Featured speaker presenting "An LLM-powered chatbot aimed at supporting students and educators in databases and information systems in higher education."

CISCom – International Conference on Computational Science (2025): Invited speaker and best paper recognition recipient for his work on data engineering and AI.

CDAO Dallas (2025): Participant and speaker at the Chief Data & Analytics Officers summit, focusing on enterprise data strategy.

Science Leagues Global Speaker Series (2026): Invited as a Keynote Speaker for multiple international conferences across Boston, Paris, Singapore, Melbourne, and Venice, covering topics such as:

Cloud Data Protection and Security Frameworks

AI-Driven Biosystem Modeling and Engineering

Big Data Analytics for IT Security

Plumbers of Data Science (2024): Featured guest on "Hero Talk," discussing "GenAI from an Engineer's Perspective" and the practical realities of deploying LLMs in production.

Technical Conferences & Video Presentations
Snowflake Summit 2025

Topic: Implementing Automated CI/CD For Snowflake With dbt And GitHub Actions

Full URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mISrvon22e8&t=6s

Expert Podcast Appearances
AI For Pharma Growth (Episode 126)

Topic: The Impact of RAG and LLMs on Data Processing and Decision-Making

Full URL: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e126-the-impact-of-rag-and-llms-on-data/id1616728442?i=1000665198708

Software Spotlight

Topic: Vinoth Nageshwaran of Business Insider on Snowflake Data Analytics

Full URL: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinoth-nageshwaran-of-business-insider-on-snowflake/id1706579217?i=1000679360318

Plumbers of Data Science (Hero Talk #101)

Topic: GenAI from a Data Engineer's Perspective

Full URL: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/101-genai-from-a-data-engineers-perspective-hero/id1318730571?i=1000662986774

YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHeOfP0jn1k

Revealio Podcast

Topic: Understanding Data Insights for Small Businesses

Full URL: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-data-insights-for-small-businesses/id1529483264?i=1000663034872

Featured Articles & Profiles
Software Oasis Expert Spotlight: Unlocking Snowflake Data Analytics: Top Expert Insights

Full URL: https://softwareoasis.com/snowflake/

Vinoth Nageshwaran Senior Data Engineering Leader | AI Researcher | Cloud Architect Bio Vinoth Nageshwaran is a Senior Data Engineering Leader and AI researcher at the forefront of cloud data transformation and large language model (LLM) integra... Show more

Rajasekhar Reddy Putta is an accomplished technology leader and Program Manager of enterprise solutions, recognized for leading large-scale digital transformation programs that modernize global operations across aerospace, consumer goods, and high-tech organizations. Over more than a decade of progressive responsibility, he has driven complex, cross-border initiatives at the intersection of enterprise architecture, SAP ecosystems (SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, SAP ERP), integration platforms, and Salesforce Customer 360, delivering measurable improvements in automation, operational efficiency, data integrity, and enterprise-scale adoption. His work demonstrates sustained influence in the field through the design and execution of mission-critical programs that enable organizations to accelerate transformation while reducing risk and ensuring business continuity.

Rajasekhar’s expertise extends beyond technology implementation into deep supply chain business process leadership, where he has consistently aligned systems strategy to end-to-end operating models. He possesses strong command of core supply chain domains including Plan-to-Produce, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Inventory & Warehouse Management, Manufacturing Execution, Logistics & Distribution, Supplier Collaboration, and Master Data Governance. His ability to translate business process requirements into scalable enterprise solutions enables measurable outcomes such as improved planning accuracy, reduced process friction, enhanced fulfillment performance, and higher data quality across multi-entity environments.

A distinguishing element of Rajasekhar’s profile is his demonstrated capability to deliver transformation across both Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) operating models. In B2B contexts, he supports complex enterprise processes including contract-based pricing, partner and distributor collaboration, compliance and traceability, and high-value, engineered-to-order workflows. In B2C environments, he enables high-volume, customer-centric processes such as omni-channel order orchestration, rapid fulfillment, returns management, and customer service integration—ensuring consistent experiences across digital and physical channels. This dual fluency allows him to architect solutions that scale across diverse revenue models and customer expectations while maintaining robust governance and operational control.

Throughout his career, Rajasekhar has held leading and critical roles across end-to-end program delivery—from strategy and roadmap definition to governance, architecture design, cutover planning, and global deployment. He has led large cross-functional teams spanning business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, data migration specialists, integration architects, and change management leaders. In major SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives, he has overseen complex integrations across finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and HR ecosystems, ensuring seamless transitions from legacy platforms while preserving data fidelity and minimizing disruption to operational cadence. His leadership is recognized for balancing architectural rigor with pragmatic execution, ensuring that transformation programs achieve both technical quality and business adoption.

Rajasekhar’s contributions reflect originality and field-level impact in how enterprise transformations are designed, governed, and accelerated. He is known for establishing repeatable approaches for integration architecture, data readiness, cutover and deployment planning, and global rollout execution—methods that increase predictability, reduce risk, and improve stakeholder confidence in large programs. His work has enabled organizations to realize tangible outcomes such as faster financial close cycles, improved automation and straight-through processing, enhanced supply chain visibility, increased master data accuracy, and improved end-user productivity across global user communities.

In addition to enterprise delivery leadership, Rajasekhar actively advances the modernization of enterprise operations by leveraging emerging technologies such as Generative AI and intelligent automation. He has contributed to forward-looking solutions that improve the speed and quality of decision-making, accelerate analytics and reporting, and reduce manual effort in operational processes. His experience includes designing enterprise integration architectures using platforms such as MuleSoft, enabling SAP–Salesforce interoperability, and supporting cloud-based innovation through SAP BTP and modern integration patterns. He has also contributed to the technology community through research and publications on topics including SAP Generative AI and disaster recovery strategies for SAP S/4HANA, further underscoring his commitment to advancing best practices in enterprise transformation.

Rajasekhar Reddy Putta is an accomplished technology leader and Program Manager of enterprise solutions, recognized for leading large-scale digital transformation programs that modernize global operations across aerospace, consumer goods, and high-te... Show more

Architect with 19+ years of strong experience across wireless and telecom networks, with a focus on cloud-native 5G/5GS, Kubernetes, 5GC, LTE, SDN, IP, private networks, enterprise 5G, security, and DevOps. Effective across both presales and delivery, translating business needs into robust solution designs, supporting sales pursuits, and driving growth. Passionate about building performance-optimized, modern data center platforms and applying AI/ML to enable next-generation capabilities.
Broad experience designing and delivering application architectures and infrastructure for leading telecom operators and tier-1 CSPs.

Architect with 19+ years of strong experience across wireless and telecom networks, with a focus on cloud-native 5G/5GS, Kubernetes, 5GC, LTE, SDN, IP, private networks, enterprise 5G, security, and DevOps. Effective across both presales and delivery... Show more

Web developer passionate about backend architecture, product, APIs, security, training, and so many other things!

Web developer passionate about backend architecture, product, APIs, security, training, and so many other things! Show more

I am a Computer Science graduate and CAD/Data Automation professional with experience across data center design workflows, AutoCAD automation, process improvement, data analytics, and FMCG market research. I currently work as a CAD Tech 2 at Astreya, supporting Google data center design workflows by building custom tools that reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and streamline engineering processes.
My background also includes FMCG and consumer insights experience, where I worked with panel Data, market research data, SQL, Power BI, dashboards, survey operations, and client reporting for business decision-making. I am passionate about using technology to solve real workflow problems, improve productivity, and help teams work more efficiently. I enjoy sharing practical lessons around automation, workflow improvement, analytics, and career growth in tech.

I am a Computer Science graduate and CAD/Data Automation professional with experience across data center design workflows, AutoCAD automation, process improvement, data analytics, and FMCG market research. I currently work as a CAD Tech 2 at Astreya,... Show more

So Cal native, now live in Phoenix, 17th year in channel; focus on Microsoft ERP, CRM, Azure, Power Platform, and love ISVs!

So Cal native, now live in Phoenix, 17th year in channel; focus on Microsoft ERP, CRM, Azure, Power Platform, and love ISVs! Show more

With 20 years of leadership experience in digital transformation across several manufacturing industries, I am a transformational leader who drives innovation and change while fostering a values based culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.. I also write a blog at www.dynamicsdad.com/blog

With 20 years of leadership experience in digital transformation across several manufacturing industries, I am a transformational leader who drives innovation and change while fostering a values based culture of excellence, collaboration, and continu... Show more

Siddharth Bellad is an AI builder and product thinker currently completing his Master's at Duke. With a background in process engineering and no CS degree, he taught himself to build with AI and in doing so, ran into every UX wall an AI product can create. He's built MVPs, shipped agents, competed in AI hackathons, and landed a product internship at an enterprise tech company. His perspective is from the inside: what builders actually trade away when moving fast, and what it costs the humans on the other end.

Siddharth Bellad is an AI builder and product thinker currently completing his Master's at Duke. With a background in process engineering and no CS degree, he taught himself to build with AI and in doing so, ran into every UX wall an AI product can c... Show more

Christian is a Principal Customer Solutions Manager at AWS, focused on developer experience, platform strategy, and large-scale cloud transformation. He works with some of the world’s leading automotive companies to design and evolve developer-centric platforms that accelerate software delivery, AI and ML adoption, and organizational velocity.

His work focuses on agentic systems to transform how software is built and operated. By rethinking people, processes, and technologies such as internal developer platforms and AI-driven workflows, he enables organizations to reduce engineering friction, scale innovation, and transition toward AI-augmented, automated, and outcome-oriented software delivery.

Before AWS, Christian spent several years at BMW Group across hardware and software engineering, contributing to projects such as connected navigation. This background gives him a practical understanding of the challenges in integrating legacy systems, embedded development, and modern cloud-native architectures.

Christian is a Principal Customer Solutions Manager at AWS, focused on developer experience, platform strategy, and large-scale cloud transformation. He works with some of the world’s leading automotive companies to design and evolve developer-centri... Show more

Benjamin is a developer at a large international pharmaceutical company, where he engineers solutions for a healthier world. He's passionate about engineering in all its forms - whether that's software architecture, 3D printing, smart-home automations, or wrenching on cars and motorcycles. An open-source enthusiast and relentless problem-solver by nature, he's happiest when tinkering with something new. Off the clock, he plays the drums, makes music, and most recently joined the local volunteer fire brigade.

Benjamin is a developer at a large international pharmaceutical company, where he engineers solutions for a healthier world. He's passionate about engineering in all its forms - whether that's software architecture, 3D printing, smart-home automation... Show more

Meet Brad Foot, the Chief Operations Officer and Fenwick Apps Product Manager. A true champion of quality, Brad has dedicated over 20 years to developing, implementing and supporting Navision/Nav/Business Central with unwavering precision.

Brad is on a mission to deliver the highest standards to his clients. He approaches every project with a determination to find solutions and leave no challenge unmet. With his sharp mind and focus, he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of technology.

But don't let Brad's relentless pursuit of perfection fool you, he's also got a playful side. In his off-hours, you'll find him indulging his creative side with intricate woodworking projects or revving the engine of his beloved Datsun 260z. Whether he's tackling a new project or sharing a laugh with friends, Brad always makes time for a good time.

Meet Brad Foot, the Chief Operations Officer and Fenwick Apps Product Manager. A true champion of quality, Brad has dedicated over 20 years to developing, implementing and supporting Navision/Nav/Business Central with unwavering precision. Brad is... Show more

Sana Fatima is a Lead Software System Test Engineer with over 11 years of experience in control systems, validation, and embedded software development across automotive and industrial platforms. She has strong expertise in chassis controls, suspension systems, powertrain validation, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, with hands-on proficiency in dSPACE, MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, and industry-standard calibration and diagnostic tools.
At General Motors, Sana has led end-to-end system validation for chassis control features, including manual testing, automated testing, behavior test specifications (BTS), and test framework development to improve test coverage, repeatability, and quality assurance. She has also contributed to embedded control software development for AWD chassis systems, designed vehicle dynamics algorithms, and supported next-generation EV platforms through POD, solution-level testing, and cross-functional collaboration.
Earlier in her career, she worked extensively in HIL simulation, test automation, and real-time model development for both ICE and BEV systems, while also building internal engineering tools that improved functional safety validation, software efficiency, and decision-making. Her experience includes powertrain HIL verification and validation for Caterpillar programs, where she developed simulation models, automated validation procedures, and supported root-cause analysis for complex control systems.
Sana holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Tyler and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Osmania University. She is known for her strengths in technical leadership, mentorship, problem-solving, system-level thinking, and delivering robust, scalable, and high-quality engineering solutions.

Sana Fatima is a Lead Software System Test Engineer with over 11 years of experience in control systems, validation, and embedded software development across automotive and industrial platforms. She has strong expertise in chassis controls, suspensio... Show more

Mike has been the OS deployment engineer at a number of companies over the years.  Curretly he is the Intune architect, OSD lead and ConfigMgr senior engineer at a major hospital/health system in Michigan.  At his position there he is responsible for endpoint management, OS deployment and WaaS implementations.

Mike also is an Intune consultant, working with clients ranging from police departments, shipping companies, biotech, oil and gas, and manufacturing. He's helped them start from scratch, migrate from hybrid to cloud only and fine-tune their Intune setups.

Mike enjoys sharing knowledge with the community focusing on Intune, ConfigMgr, PowerShell and PowerBI. He enjoys gardening, Godzilla, bicycling, and TVs/movies from the 1930s-1950s.

Mike has been the OS deployment engineer at a number of companies over the years.  Curretly he is the Intune architect, OSD lead and ConfigMgr senior engineer at a major hospital/health system in Michigan.  At his position there he is responsible for... Show more

AVP, Senior Principal Tech architect, leading commerce architecture practice in DX unit of Infosys, has driven numerous large scale digital transformation programs across the diverse sectors. Brings deep tech expertise & leads the commerce architecture practice providing technical advisory. Built solutions on Agentic Commerce, Agentic AI and having certifications in these emerging areas. Published multiple white papers on Agentic commerce leveraging ACP, Google UCP, MCP, AP2 & etc.

AVP, Senior Principal Tech architect, leading commerce architecture practice in DX unit of Infosys, has driven numerous large scale digital transformation programs across the diverse sectors. Brings deep tech expertise & leads the commerce architectu... Show more

Benjamin Swerdlow is the founder and CEO of Freestyle (YC S24)

He worked for Apple when he was 19, has lead teams for organizations including Hack For LA, The World Health Organization COVID-19 App Task Force and startups including 70 Million Jobs and Backyard Events.

Benjamin Swerdlow is the founder and CEO of Freestyle (YC S24) He worked for Apple when he was 19, has lead teams for organizations including Hack For LA, The World Health Organization COVID-19 App Task Force and startups including 70 Million Jobs... Show more

Robbie Janes is the Content Marketing Manager at Sabre Limited, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner specializing in manufacturing. A journalism graduate with more than eight years of professional digital marketing experience, Robbie focuses on PPC, SEO, AI-driven search strategy, and emerging AEO techniques that enhance brand visibility across traditional search engines and generative AI platforms.

Grounded in storytelling and research-based communication, Robbie specializes in creating content that educates and converts.

Robbie Janes is the Content Marketing Manager at Sabre Limited, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner specializing in manufacturing. A journalism graduate with more than eight years of professional digital marketing experience, Robbie foc... Show more

Barbara Stolarczyk is a Process and CQV Engineer with 13 years of experience in process engineering and utilities design.

Barbara is a Fluor CQV and GMP Subject Matter Expert. Her experience includes developing Validation Master Plans, performing impact assessments and quality risk assessments, conducting GMP compliance reviews, she is adept at ensuring regulatory compliance and seamlessly integrating CQV strategies with design and project execution.
She is representing ISPE Poland Affiliate (including C&Q CoP).

Professional experience covers projects for Clients as Novonordisk, Fujifilm, Lilly.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
Master’s Degree, Chemical and Process Engineering, Polymer Chemical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Barbara Stolarczyk is a Process and CQV Engineer with 13 years of experience in process engineering and utilities design. Barbara is a Fluor CQV and GMP Subject Matter Expert. Her experience includes developing Validation Master Plans, performing ... Show more

Gustavo Venegas es fundador de AI Security SpA - Gobierno IA y Seguridad IA, con experiencia en la implementación de programas de seguridad y gobernanza para sistemas de inteligencia artificial en entornos regulados.

Ha liderado iniciativas de AI Security y AI Governance en organizaciones como LATAM Airlines y BCP Credicorp Perú, desarrollando guardrails, políticas y controles para el uso seguro y responsable de inteligencia artificial.

Es autor de investigaciones técnicas publicadas sobre Shadow AI, descubrimiento de activos de inteligencia artificial y modelos de evaluación de riesgos asociados a sistemas basados en IA. Su trabajo combina investigación académica y desarrollo práctico, enfocándose en la transición desde entornos no gobernados hacia ecosistemas de inteligencia artificial seguros y auditables.

Mis áreas de especialización incluyen:

AI Governance
Shadow AI Discovery
AI Security
Runtime Guardrails
AI Risk Scoring
AI Red Teaming

Gustavo Venegas es fundador de AI Security SpA - Gobierno IA y Seguridad IA, con experiencia en la implementación de programas de seguridad y gobernanza para sistemas de inteligencia artificial en entornos regulados. Ha liderado iniciativas de A... Show more

Igor builds probabilistic programming and real-time inference systems in Elixir. His current project, eXMC, is an open-source PyMC-style framework running MCMC sampling on Nx/EXLA across 88 cores for live financial signal processing. Before Elixir, three decades of systems architecture across telecom, finance, and manufacturing — from ITMO (St. Petersburg) to Wayne State (Detroit) to production systems that had to work on Monday morning. He believes the best runtime for numerical computing was designed for telephone switches.

Igor builds probabilistic programming and real-time inference systems in Elixir. His current project, eXMC, is an open-source PyMC-style framework running MCMC sampling on Nx/EXLA across 88 cores for live financial signal processing. Before Elixir, ... Show more

President of Verosoft (TAG) with 20+ years leading innovation in enterprise IT, EAM, CMMS, AI, ERP, and Microsoft cloud technologies. Martin specializes in helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through automation, intelligent asset management, and cloud-based business solutions.

As a visionary leader in the Microsoft ecosystem, spanning Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Platform, and Office 365, Martin has built and scaled international operations serving clients across five continents. Martin's focus is on transforming complex business challenges into streamlined, data-driven systems that empower organizations to make smarter, faster decisions.

At Verosoft, Martin leads the global expansion of embedded EAM and CMMS platforms (TAG Mobi) within Dynamics 365, driving innovation in maintenance, mobility, AI and enterprise asset management.

Martin is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, partnership, and excellence, developing technologies that deliver measurable impact, enhance operational resilience, and align enterprise strategy with digital transformation goals.

President of Verosoft (TAG) with 20+ years leading innovation in enterprise IT, EAM, CMMS, AI, ERP, and Microsoft cloud technologies. Martin specializes in helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through automation, intelligent asset ... Show more

The future is Carina Stöttner’s daily work as a sociologist, entrepreneur, and speaker. A strong curiosity and a view of the bigger picture have shaped her life from an early age. After studying communication science and sociology, she devoted herself early on to interdisciplinary questions about the future. Years before the launch of ChatGPT, she conducted interviews with chatbots for her master’s thesis, exploring how artificial intelligence could transform communication and society.

At 27, she founded a futures think tank, where she developed future scenarios together with her team. At 31, she launched her second company: Futurewise Company, a strategic futures advisory. Today, she advises boards, managing directors, and decision-makers on identifying new global growth fields, making more informed long-term decisions, and creating a shared vision of the future for companies, organizations, and regions.

Her research focuses range from the future of industry and artificial intelligence to emerging customer needs. She has published two books – "Climate Neutral" and "The Future of AI in Talent Management" – as well as several widely recognized futures studies. As a sought-after speaker, she regularly appears on stage at corporate events, international industry gatherings, and business summits.

Originally from Bavaria, she now lives between her chosen homes of Stuttgart and Florence, while working with clients around the world.

The future is Carina Stöttner’s daily work as a sociologist, entrepreneur, and speaker. A strong curiosity and a view of the bigger picture have shaped her life from an early age. After studying communication science and sociology, she devoted hersel... Show more

Bridge IT, OT, Security, SOC teams, and engineering groups, translating requirements, removing friction, and keeping critical operations running.

I’ve supported organizations through M&A, post-split builds, and major modernization efforts, developing Day-1 playbooks and OT/IT uplift strategies that bring clarity to complex environments.

My focus is simple:
Help organizations reduce risk, modernize securely, and operate with confidence.

Bridge IT, OT, Security, SOC teams, and engineering groups, translating requirements, removing friction, and keeping critical operations running. I’ve supported organizations through M&A, post-split builds, and major modernization efforts, develo... Show more

Victor has more that 18 years working for global companies as an IT resource on different areas, such as Server Filed Support, Sysadmin, Site Reliability Engineer and Solutions Architect.
Today works as Sr. Solutions Architect and is specialist on Compute Services like Containers with Kubernetes cluster autoscaler and Karpenter, with the aim to reduce costs.
His aim is to help Platform engineering, other Solutions Architects and Applications teams to design, deploy and maintain the right architectures that align to the business goals and gains.

Victor has more that 18 years working for global companies as an IT resource on different areas, such as Server Filed Support, Sysadmin, Site Reliability Engineer and Solutions Architect. Today works as Sr. Solutions Architect and is specialist on C... Show more

Michael is a software architect and application security specialist with a background in software development, distributed systems, and secure software architecture.

He works with organizations to improve secure software development practices, helping development teams integrate security into their architecture, development workflows, and DevOps processes.

Michael regularly delivers training on secure software development, application security, and modern software architecture. His focus is on practical approaches that developers can apply in real-world systems.

Michael is a software architect and application security specialist with a background in software development, distributed systems, and secure software architecture. He works with organizations to improve secure software development practices, hel... Show more

Joanna is an interaction designer, entrepreneur, and thought leader in human-centred technology. She is best known as the creator of Pillow Talk, the world’s first IoT product designed to help families feel emotionally connected across distance, now used in over 80 countries worldwide.

With over a decade of experience at the intersection of tech and intimacy, Joanna now runs and advises companies on designing digital products that prioritise empathy, trust, and human connection.

Known for her honest, no-fluff approach, she speaks globally on the future of emotionally intelligent tech.

Joanna is an interaction designer, entrepreneur, and thought leader in human-centred technology. She is best known as the creator of Pillow Talk, the world’s first IoT product designed to help families feel emotionally connected across distance, now ... Show more

Michael is VP of Engineering at Flox. Prior to this, he held senior engineering leadership roles at CircleCI and Puppet. He has a demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and organizations, as well as conduct research on engineering effectiveness, authoring the State of DevOps Reports from 2018-2022 as well as contributing several other industry publications. Michael is obsessed with the intersection of the business and engineering with ROI as a key driver behind efficiencies and automation. Michael has been a speaker at DevOps and Automation events since 2007. In 2005, he authored a book on OpenSSH He also founded the package repository Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux (EPEL) and contributes to several open source projects.

Michael is VP of Engineering at Flox. Prior to this, he held senior engineering leadership roles at CircleCI and Puppet. He has a demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and organizations, as well as conduct research on engineering effect... Show more

Alagar Raja Govindasamy is a visionary engineering executive with over 22 years of experience leading innovation, R&D, and product development in the automotive and HVAC electronics industries. Renowned for his ability to merge AI/ML technologies with practical engineering solutions, he has consistently delivered transformative results across global operations.
Currently serving as Senior Manager of Electronics (Global) – R&D at Dorman, Alagar spearheads initiatives in Model-Based Design (MBD), AI-driven reverse engineering, and ADAS sensor technologies, driving up to 95% improvement in quality and 40% reduction in design cycles. His leadership extends to establishing world-class engineering centers, managing global teams, and developing proof-of-concept tools that enhance connectivity and streamline product lifecycles.
Throughout his career at Dorman, he has held progressive leadership roles from Director of Electronics (Global) to Engineering Leader, where he led new product development for critical automotive systems, including electronic power steering, climate control, and smart vehicle interfaces, generating over $100M in revenue.
Earlier, Alagar held key technical and managerial positions at Bosch, Trane, Visteon, and Mindstorm, where he built test automation labs, led complex validation projects, and developed embedded systems for global OEMs.
A PMP-certified professional, Alagar also holds certifications in Artificial Intelligence for Business Strategy, Six Sigma Green Belt, and ASQ Software Testing and Project Management. Recognized multiple times for leadership and innovation, he is celebrated for establishing Dorman’s world-class design center and delivering safety-critical products to the market.
Alagar earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics from Madurai Kamaraj University, India.

Alagar Raja Govindasamy is a visionary engineering executive with over 22 years of experience leading innovation, R&D, and product development in the automotive and HVAC electronics industries. Renowned for his ability to merge AI/ML technologies wit... Show more

Michael Mueller is a transformation expert with 20+ years of experience leading organisations through major technological shifts. In 2023, he co-founded re:cinq, dedicated to AI Native Transformation, helping businesses move beyond AI adoption to fundamentally reimagining how they operate. He is the co-author of From Cloud Native to AI Native, a guide for leaders navigating the AI era.

Michael Mueller is a transformation expert with 20+ years of experience leading organisations through major technological shifts. In 2023, he co-founded re:cinq, dedicated to AI Native Transformation, helping businesses move beyond AI adoption to fun... Show more