Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Kyle Hauslaib

Kyle Hauslaib

Kyle Hauslaib is a Solution Train Engineer, engineering leader, and author who works at the messy intersection of scaled Agile and safety-critical product development. He coordinates a cross-site Electronic Power Steering programme at a global automotive technology company, spanning 4 Agile Release Trains, 40+ teams, and roughly 300 engineers across six countries, and he leads its guild of Release and Solution Train Engineers.

He speaks and writes about what actually happens when frameworks like SAFe meet ASIL requirements, AUTOSAR, multi-year platforms, and supplier ecosystems: the politics, the resistance, and the gap between the process as written and the process as lived. He calls that gap "the Drift," and reading it is the core idea behind his book Leading Agile When No One Agrees.

His background spans mechatronics, AUTOSAR Classic, and ISO 26262 functional safety, and he has guest-lectured on leading Agile in industry at Hochschule Reutlingen. A native German and English speaker, he is based in Germany and speaks in both languages.

Kyle Hauslaib is a Solution Train Engineer, engineering leader, and author who works at the messy intersection of scaled Agile and safety-critical product development. He coordinates a cross-site Electronic Power Steering programme at a global automo... Show more

Christian Andrade

Christian Andrade

PhD in Accounting and Finance from Universidade de São Paulo (FEA-USP), researching the impact of corporate governance distance on cross-border M&A performance, 11 years as Partner Director at Fênix Consultoria, 7 years as CFO at Fumex Tabacalera (American subsidiary), and 4 years as CIO at CdF International(Dutch Company).

Has successfully led 5 cross-border M&A transactions, leveraging Microsoft Business Central (BC) for financial integration, valuation, and post-merger process harmonization. More than 100 ERP implementations in more than 20 countries.

Holds dual Master’s degrees (Management Science – University of Kent, UK, and Accounting – UFBA), an MBA in Corporate Finance (FGV), and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Computer Science (UFBA). Certified PgMP and PMP (PMI). Recognized for natural leadership, mentoring, and coaching abilities, with high commitment, structured thinking, and excellent negotiation skills.

PhD in Accounting and Finance from Universidade de São Paulo (FEA-USP), researching the impact of corporate governance distance on cross-border M&A performance, 11 years as Partner Director at Fênix Consultoria, 7 years as CFO at Fumex Tabacalera (Am... Show more

Subhajit Ghosh

Subhajit Ghosh

Embedded Linux professional and electronics hobbyist with experience in Linux driver development, kernel programming, system software and Edge AI.
Linux kernel contributer in device driver space.
Enjoy working with hardware and technology space.

Embedded Linux professional and electronics hobbyist with experience in Linux driver development, kernel programming, system software and Edge AI. Linux kernel contributer in device driver space. Enjoy working with hardware and technology space. Show more

David Singleton

David Singleton

Freelance Consultant and Mentor
Navision/BC Consultant since 1992.
Specializing in recovering failed NAV/BC implementations.

Freelance Consultant and Mentor Navision/BC Consultant since 1992. Specializing in recovering failed NAV/BC implementations. Show more

Nagaraj Sengodan

Nagaraj Sengodan

Nagaraj Sengodan is a cloud data and AI architect specializing in the design and governance of enterprise scale data, database, and AI platforms. Working at the intersection of modern data platforms, AI agents, and large scale regulated environments, he helps organizations connect data foundations to intelligent applications using pragmatic architectural and agentic design patterns.

Nagaraj Sengodan is a cloud data and AI architect specializing in the design and governance of enterprise scale data, database, and AI platforms. Working at the intersection of modern data platforms, AI agents, and large scale regulated environments,... Show more

Romano Roth

Romano Roth

I believe the next competitive edge isn’t AI itself, it’s the organisation around it. Feedback loops, governance, and continuous adaptation across people, process, and technology.

My Story
With over two decades in the technology sector, I focus on AI-augmented delivery, platform engineering, and enterprise evolution. As Group Chief AI Officer (CAIO) at Zühlke, I shape the global strategy and service portfolio for AI-Augmented Delivery & Platform, AI integration, platform engineering, and cloud solutions. My work redefines how organizations innovate, adapt, and scale in industries such as finance, insurance, cybersecurity, energy, healthcare, and aerospace.

In a world reshaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), I believe the key to resilience and competitiveness lies in becoming AI-augmented, AI-enabled, and ultimately AI-native: a new operating model driven by feedback loops, intelligent workflows, and self-learning systems that place customer success at the center. I empower companies to continuously create value by harmonizing people, processes, technology, and AI.

I began my journey at Zühlke more than two decades ago, evolving from software engineer and architect to trusted consultant, and now to my leadership role as Chief AI Officer. My passion for value creation through automation and quality led me from engineering into the DevOps movement and further into the forefront of enterprise transformation.

I organize the monthly DevOps Meetup in Zürich and serve as president of DevOpsDays Zürich, an annual conference within the global DevOps movement. I share my insights via my YouTube channel, with over 500 videos, and through well over 30 blog articles focused on DevOps, architecture, leadership, and transformation.

My commitment to thought leadership and education extends to my role as a lecturer in DevOps leadership, agile methodologies, digital transformation, and enterprise architecture at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. I champion a culture of innovation and agility, helping enterprises evolve into adaptive systems capable of thriving in complex, fast-changing environments.

My work has been recognized through several awards and honors, reflecting my contributions to technology leadership and digital transformation.

I believe the next competitive edge isn’t AI itself, it’s the organisation around it. Feedback loops, governance, and continuous adaptation across people, process, and technology. My Story With over two decades in the technology sector, I focus o... Show more

Tam Hanna

Tam Hanna

A frequent speaker at events, Tam Hanna has seen both engineering and mobile development spaces in and out. His instagram account on electronics has more than 20000 followers.

A frequent speaker at events, Tam Hanna has seen both engineering and mobile development spaces in and out. His instagram account on electronics has more than 20000 followers. Show more

Stevie Sims

Stevie Sims

Stevie Sims is a Lead Power Platform Developer at Shell, where he leverages his expertise in building innovative solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform. With a strong focus on Power Apps, automation, AI integration, and process improvement, Stevie is dedicated to driving digital transformation and evangelizing AI and Citizen Development through the Power Platform's suite of low-code/no-code tools.

Stevie Sims is a Lead Power Platform Developer at Shell, where he leverages his expertise in building innovative solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform. With a strong focus on Power Apps, automation, AI integration, and process improvement, Ste... Show more

Bill Bensing

Bill Bensing

Bill helps organizations move beyond treating risk as a compliance exercise and instead weave it into how they conduct business. His work focuses on bridging the divide between business and technology so professionals across the enterprise can design, understand, and verify what is actually true.

Bill’s career sits at the intersection of business execution, engineering precision, and governance systems. He began his professional life building and operating complex systems and soon realized that the most significant failures were not technological at all. They were communication failures. Risk, compliance, and audit professionals speak one language. Engineers speak another. The result is friction, delay, and mutual misunderstanding. Rather than accept this divide as inevitable, Bill set out to build a bridge across it.

He calls that bridge Governance Engineering, the application of engineering principles to the systems of uncertainty and accountability that guide modern decisions. In his view, one can design governance as a system, verify it, and continuously improve it, just as with software. Policies become executable specifications, and assurance procedures become repeatable functions. This approach not only makes governance more efficient but also makes it verifiable.

Bill first brought this philosophy to a global audience as co-author of Investments Unlimited (IT Revolution, 2022). The novel reframes how IT organizations approach compliance in the era of DevOps, illustrating how financial institutions can transform regulation from a bottleneck into a catalyst for innovation. The book became a touchstone for technical leaders seeking to move audit and risk from reactive oversight to proactive design.

He continued to explore the intersection of human and digital systems through articles such as “Digital Mirror: Reflecting Changes in GRC with Digital Twins” and “AI-Enabled Digital Twins: Revolutionizing Efficiency for Modern Enterprises” (IT Revolution). In this work, Bill probes more profound questions about technology and trust. His writing bridges philosophy and practice, showing how risk management in the age of AI depends on clarity rather than control.

As a practitioner, Bill has turned these ideas into tangible methods, technology, and tools. He is the creator of NAPE (Not Another Policy Engine), an open-source system that transforms static policy statements into executable assurance logic. With Attestify, he extends that logic into a living ecosystem that enables what he calls Autonomous Assurance, the ability for organizations to continuously prove they are operating as intended, within defined risk tolerances. Together, these projects reflect his conviction that risk and audit should not slow business down, but accelerate it by making trust measurable.

Bill’s work resonates because it speaks to every side of the enterprise conversation. To technologists, he offers a way to make governance tangible, an engineering problem with definable seams, inputs, and outputs. To risk and audit professionals, he provides a way to make technology intelligible, a system that can be reasoned about, proven, and trusted. And to executives, he offers a vision of governance not as a cost of control, but as a source of confidence.

Bill helps organizations move beyond treating risk as a compliance exercise and instead weave it into how they conduct business. His work focuses on bridging the divide between business and technology so professionals across the enterprise can design... Show more

Paula Ramos

Paula Ramos

Paula Ramos holds a PhD in Computer Vision and Machine Learning, with over 20 years of experience in the technological field. She has been developing novel integrated engineering technologies, mainly in Computer Vision, robotics, and Machine Learning applied to agriculture, since the early 2000s in Colombia. During her PhD and Postdoctoral research, she deployed multiple low-cost, smart edge, and IoT computing technologies, such as those used by farmers, that can be operated without expertise in computer vision systems. The central objective of Paula’s research has been to develop intelligent systems and machines that can understand and recreate the visual world around us to address real-world needs, such as those in the agricultural industry.

Paula Ramos holds a PhD in Computer Vision and Machine Learning, with over 20 years of experience in the technological field. She has been developing novel integrated engineering technologies, mainly in Computer Vision, robotics, and Machine Learning... Show more

Sandeep Pawar

Sandeep Pawar

Sandeep is a Mechanical Engineer turned Data Analytics engineer, specializing in using Data Science to solve Manufacturing and Product Development challenges.

Sandeep is a Mechanical Engineer turned Data Analytics engineer, specializing in using Data Science to solve Manufacturing and Product Development challenges. Show more

Falko Werner

Falko Werner

Falko Werner is one of Germany's most in-demand experts on Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, and agile leadership. He holds a Diploma (Masters Degree) in Computer Science in Engineering with distinction and is a TÜV Rheinland certified AI Traine , Certified AI-Empowered SAFe® Practice Consultant, and DASA Ambassador Germany.

With over 15 years of hands-on experience across industries including automotive, mobility, logistics, energy, and insurance, Falko brings AI from the black box into everyday organizational life. His talks combine technological depth with societal relevance and inspire leaders and teams to not just understand AI, but to shape it meaningfully.

As Chief AI Officer at vempio, founder of Werner Consulting, and education partner through the DO.INSTITUTE , he operates at the intersection of strategy, technology, and people. He has designed and delivered certified AI training programs — including "AI Analyst" and "AI Consultant" — and has spoken at events such as OOP Munich, MD-DevDays, and the AI Power Hour series.

With 200+ keynotes and workshops delivered internationally, Falko is known for making complex topics accessible, inspiring, and immediately actionable — always with a focus on responsible AI, the EU AI Act, and real business outcomes.

His motto: "AI simply delivers."™

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Falko Werner is one of Germany's most in-demand experts on Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, and agile leadership. He holds a Diploma (Masters Degree) in Computer Science in Engineering with distinction and is a TÜV Rheinland certified... Show more

Louisa Andrianopoulou

Louisa Andrianopoulou

Louisa Andrianopoulou is a cross-industry transformation and Operational Readiness leader with more than 20 years of experience in high-stakes environments across finance and automotive. She specialises in agility at scale, enterprise delivery, and navigating the intersection of technology, operations, and business systems. Louisa’s talks blend real-world stories, practical frameworks, and a contextual approach to help leaders build fast, stable, and scalable organisations.

Louisa Andrianopoulou is a cross-industry transformation and Operational Readiness leader with more than 20 years of experience in high-stakes environments across finance and automotive. She specialises in agility at scale, enterprise delivery, and n... Show more

Maximilian Marschall

Maximilian Marschall

One of Austria’s first five Kubestronauts. Enthusiastically immersed in the ever-evolving world of technology, he finds joy in pushing boundaries and continually venturing into uncharted territories. His current focus centers around Kubernetes, platform engineering, and the realm of automation, with a particular penchant for Kubernetes and ArgoCD to streamline and optimize processes. In the fascinating journey of technology exploration, his homelab has flourished, expanding to a scale that rivals the capabilities of some enterprise-level cloud infrastructures.

One of Austria’s first five Kubestronauts. Enthusiastically immersed in the ever-evolving world of technology, he finds joy in pushing boundaries and continually venturing into uncharted territories. His current focus centers around Kubernetes, platf... Show more

Russ Abrams

Russ Abrams

Russ Abrams is a seasoned expert in transforming processes and driving efficiency across industries, including mining, manufacturing, telecommunications, healthcare, information systems, retail, and government. With extensive experience as a Technology and Lean Sigma Master Black Belt consultant and a track record of applying Lean methodologies to significant telecom companies, Russ brings a unique depth of expertise to the modern workplace.

Certified in Change Management by PROSCI and a Microsoft Certified Trainer specializing in AI, Power Platform, and Power BI, Russ blends traditional Lean Six Sigma principles with cutting-edge digital tools to achieve impactful results. He has led corporate process transformations nationwide, championing initiatives that streamlined operations and enhanced customer experience. Now, through Power Lean Sigma, he enables everyone in the organization to tackle real-world challenges, automate tasks, and drive measurable improvements.

As a Master Black Belt in Lean Sigma (certified at IBM), Russ has developed and executed strategies that consistently deliver cost savings and increased customer satisfaction. Beyond his professional achievements, Russ is an Army Veteran, a dedicated father to his comical 14-year-old son and his energetic 2-year-old bulldog, and a passionate volunteer, inventing adaptive devices to support children with disabilities.
Connect with Russ: LinkedIn | Russ@PowerLeanSigma.com

Russ Abrams is a seasoned expert in transforming processes and driving efficiency across industries, including mining, manufacturing, telecommunications, healthcare, information systems, retail, and government. With extensive experience as a Technolo... Show more

Ahmik Hindman

Ahmik Hindman

Ahmik Hindman, a seasoned expert with 30 years of experience in the industry, demonstrates unwavering commitment to driving enterprise-wide success through proactive change management and strategic initiatives. As a Senior Network & Solution Consultant at Rockwell Automation, he specializes in industrial automation control systems (IACS), with a focused expertise in networks and cybersecurity. His leadership is further exemplified by his role as Chair of the Idaho State University ESTEC Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology Advisory Committee, where he contributes to advancing industrial cybersecurity—a domain critical to modern infrastructure. Confident in his ability to deliver exceptional results, Ahmik Hindman is poised to bring excellence to any organization he engages with.

As a resourceful and technically sophisticated professional, Ahmik has excelled in various facets of the industry, encompassing industrial software programming, control systems industrial hardware, IoT integration, virtualization, IACS network design, and IACS security. His abilities as an articulate communicator and skilled negotiator have enabled him to secure new business opportunities and design cost-effective technical solutions that foster growth and innovation.

Ahmik has been instrumental in driving IT/OT management initiatives that transform organizations and enhance productivity, particularly in underperforming areas. His approach to IT/OT leadership seamlessly blends technical expertise with strategic insight, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. With a credible history of strategic thinking and business acumen, he has contributed to measurable improvements in operations across diverse corporate structures. His strategies reflect an adherence to industry trends and best practices, making him a recognized leader in implementing transformative change.

Ahmik is also highly sought after as a consultant and speaker due to his domain expertise in industrial cybersecurity and networking. He has assisted customers in the following areas:
- Secure Remote Access to OT environments
- iDMZ (Industrial Demilitarized Zone) design
- ICS/OT networking best practices
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for OT with Single Sign-On (SSO) to multiple identity providers
- Zero Trust principles for ICS/OT environments
- ICS/OT system hardening and attack surface reduction
- Intrusion Detection for OT through OT-specific Network Detection and Host Detection Intrusion Systems (NDIS and HDIS)
- Incident response for OT environments

Beyond his professional achievements, Ahmik's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and an MBA with a focus on Information Technology. His dedication to lifelong learning is evident through an array of certifications, including CISSP, CCSP, CCNA, Security+, Fortinet Certified Associate, and four ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity certifications. These qualifications underscore his commitment to professional growth and expertise in cybersecurity and network solutions.

Adding to his technical prowess, Ahmik possesses intangible qualities such as an engaging and collaborative management style and exceptional foresight in navigating operational risks. These attributes enable him to drive sustainable growth and innovation in today's fast-paced technological landscape. His ability to balance technical mastery with visionary leadership positions him as a standout professional in his field.

Ahmik Hindman, a seasoned expert with 30 years of experience in the industry, demonstrates unwavering commitment to driving enterprise-wide success through proactive change management and strategic initiatives. As a Senior Network & Solution Consulta... Show more

Ferdinand Huber

Ferdinand Huber

Ferdinand Huber is an engineer and operational excellence leader at ZEISS, author of The Quest for Innovation, and host of the award-winning Tech Stories podcast. He explores the hidden stories behind technological breakthroughs and what they teach us about innovation.

Ferdinand Huber is an engineer and operational excellence leader at ZEISS, author of The Quest for Innovation, and host of the award-winning Tech Stories podcast. He explores the hidden stories behind technological breakthroughs and what they teach u... Show more

Aldeen Simmonds-Thorpe

Aldeen Simmonds-Thorpe

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to challenge the boundaries of technology and employ innovative solutions to empower users and drive real business results.

Having loved NAV/BC as a user, Aldeen has taken her experiences and learnings from the Food Manufacturing and Operations world and transformed them into valuable insights. Now as a Senior Consultant and Trusted Business Advisor, she continues to chal... Show more

FatimaEzzahra Mouttaqui

FatimaEzzahra Mouttaqui

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

Andreas Hepp

Andreas Hepp

Lead IT & Research bei der vapic GmbH und berate als freiberuflicher Microsoft Consultant Unternehmen im M365-, Azure- und KI-Umfeld. Mit über 20 Jahren Erfahrung in IT-Infrastruktur und Security, unter anderem mit erfolgreicher ISO27001 Zertifizierung, verbinde ich tiefes technisches Know-how mit strategischem Weitblick. Meine Praxiserfahrungen teile ich als Gründer und Autor von phinit.de mit der deutschsprachigen IT-Community.

Lead IT & Research bei der vapic GmbH und berate als freiberuflicher Microsoft Consultant Unternehmen im M365-, Azure- und KI-Umfeld. Mit über 20 Jahren Erfahrung in IT-Infrastruktur und Security, unter anderem mit erfolgreicher ISO27001 Zertifizieru... Show more

Akshitha Gadde

Akshitha Gadde

Akshitha Gadde is a semiconductor and photonics R&D engineer with more than 10 years of experience spanning semiconductor fabrication, photonic devices, semiconductor lasers, optics, and reliability engineering. Her technical work focuses on the development and reliability of advanced semiconductor and photonic technologies, with particular interest in high-power laser devices, optical systems, and photonic technologies supporting next-generation computing and AI infrastructure.
Her experience bridges device-level engineering, fabrication, characterization, and reliability, giving her a multidisciplinary perspective on translating semiconductor and photonic innovations into robust, manufacturable technologies. She is also an inventor on patented semiconductor-laser technology and has contributed to technical work involving semiconductor laser design and reliability.
Her current technical interests include semiconductor laser reliability, silicon photonics, optical interconnects, photonic integration, and the reliability challenges associated with high-performance AI and data-center infrastructure.

Akshitha Gadde is a semiconductor and photonics R&D engineer with more than 10 years of experience spanning semiconductor fabrication, photonic devices, semiconductor lasers, optics, and reliability engineering. Her technical work focuses on the deve... Show more

Guro Faller

Guro Faller

Solution architect from Norway with a passion for vintage clothing and good customer experiences. Guro has worked for 10+ years with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Her background is varied, with experience in retail, fashion, financial services, marketing, and event management.
Guro is part of organizing multiple community events, such as the Nordic Summit.

Solution architect from Norway with a passion for vintage clothing and good customer experiences. Guro has worked for 10+ years with Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. Her background is varied, with experience in retail, fashion, financial services... Show more

Miguel Angel Arzapalo Villon

Miguel Angel Arzapalo Villon

Miguel Arzapalo Villon es especialista en Microsoft Power Platform y soluciones conversacionales, con experiencia en el desarrollo de aplicaciones empresariales, automatización de procesos y agentes internos con Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, SharePoint, Dataverse, Microsoft Teams, AI Builder e integración vía APIs.

Ha desarrollado soluciones orientadas a la digitalización de procesos, gestión de información, trazabilidad operativa y automatización empresarial en entornos industriales, educativos y de operación minera. Su experiencia incluye el diseño de agentes conversacionales con Copilot Studio, automatizaciones con Power Automate, estructuración de fuentes de conocimiento, prototipos funcionales, integración con servicios externos y uso de herramientas Microsoft para mejorar la eficiencia operativa.
Actualmente combina su experiencia como desarrollador y consultor Power Platform con actividades de formación, impartiendo sesiones prácticas sobre Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio y Microsoft 365 Copilot, aplicando metodologías como Design Thinking, Scrum y enfoques ágiles para resolver problemas reales de negocio mediante soluciones low-code.

Miguel Arzapalo Villon es especialista en Microsoft Power Platform y soluciones conversacionales, con experiencia en el desarrollo de aplicaciones empresariales, automatización de procesos y agentes internos con Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot St... Show more

Jason Sayen

Jason Sayen

Jason Sayen is the founder of I am Sayen, a Process Architect, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. He helps organizations make invisible work visible, identify the bottlenecks, breakdowns, and blind spots slowing them down, and build repeatable processes that scale. Drawing on decades of experience in the integration industry and a background in manufacturing, Jason’s practical approach connects people, process, and technology so teams can improve the work before they document, automate, or build around the wrong problem.

Jason Sayen is the founder of I am Sayen, a Process Architect, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. He helps organizations make invisible work visible, identify the bottlenecks, breakdowns, and blind spots slowing them down, and build repeatable processe... Show more

Chivukula Virinchi

Chivukula Virinchi

Studying B Tech in Mechanical Eng. at IIIT Jabalpur. Building robust hardware systems backed by good software is my dream. Hoping to realize my dream using a functional programming language like Elixir.

At present, I getaway by pretending as a mechanical engineer with computer science people & as a computer engineer with mechanical engineers.
Hopefully, by the time I complete my engineering, I will be good with both disciplines!

Building realtime web applications using Phoenix LiveView is my hobby. Interested in astronomy and stars. In love with rocket propulsion.

Studying B Tech in Mechanical Eng. at IIIT Jabalpur. Building robust hardware systems backed by good software is my dream. Hoping to realize my dream using a functional programming language like Elixir. At present, I getaway by pretending as a mec... Show more

Emil Khamedov

Emil Khamedov

Emil Khamedov is a developer working at the intersection of AI systems and finance. As a quantitative developer at an investment firm, he engineered Nasdaq data pipelines and deployed MCP servers connecting Claude to live market data and strategy tooling. He has also built and deployed a production ERP for businesses in construction, oil and gas, and property rental; developed features for government digital services used by more than two million citizens; programmed Siemens PLC and SCADA systems for oil extraction sites; and launched an AI restaurant-management platform in Almaty and Astana that grounds LLM pricing recommendations in live web data. He holds a First Class BSc in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham and is currently studying for an MSc in Finance at UCL. His current research examines how hidden instructions in financial documents can manipulate AI investment tools.

Emil Khamedov is a developer working at the intersection of AI systems and finance. As a quantitative developer at an investment firm, he engineered Nasdaq data pipelines and deployed MCP servers connecting Claude to live market data and strategy too... Show more

Masi Willis

Masi Willis

Masi Willis is a leadership advisor, keynote speaker, and GiANT Worldwide Certified Coach who helps executive teams and emerging leaders build cultures where people actually thrive. She is the creator of the M.I.L.E.™ Leadership Framework, a system built to make leadership stick long after the training ends.

Masi works with mid-sized organizations in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, construction, energy, and service industries, where change gets tested on the floor, not in the boardroom. She holds GiANT certifications in 5 Voices, 100X Leadership, and PLB, and hosts the Lead Like You Mean It podcast.

Her sessions follow a simple rhythm: story first, tool second, application third. Her conviction is simple: you cannot lead others well until you know yourself well. Masi lives in Canton, Georgia.

Masi Willis is a leadership advisor, keynote speaker, and GiANT Worldwide Certified Coach who helps executive teams and emerging leaders build cultures where people actually thrive. She is the creator of the M.I.L.E.™ Leadership Framework, a system b... Show more

Tammiraju Prasanth

Tammiraju Prasanth

I’m Prasanth Tammiraju, Technical Director at Quadrant Technologies. My core focus is Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve been passionate about creating innovative solutions that leverage cloud computing to transform how businesses operate.

Technical Expertise
My experience varies across multiple cutting edge technologies
• Cloud Computing: I thrive on using cloud platforms to build scalable and efficient data analytics solutions. My goal is to help businesses seamlessly integrate, process, and analyze their data, no matter where they’re located in the world.
• Advanced Analytics and AI: I enjoy diving into complex business problems and using advanced analytics and AI to solve them. Whether it’s optimizing processes or extracting valuable insights from large datasets, I’m all in.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: I’m known for my knack for bringing together teams from different backgrounds and time zones. Leading these diverse groups to deliver impactful results for clients is something I take pride in.

Thought Leadership and Contributions
I love sharing knowledge and staying involved in the community
• Speaking Engagements: I’ve had the opportunity to speak at various events, where I aim to provide clear, practical advice and insights into the latest trends in cloud technology and analytics.
• Community Involvement: Whether through forums or writing about emerging trends, I’m committed to contributing to the analytics community and helping shape the industry’s future.

Approach and Impact
My approach is a blend of deep technical expertise and a strategic outlook
• Spotting Emerging Trends: I’m always looking ahead to stay on top of technological advancements, especially in cloud computing and analytics. This forward-thinking perspective is key to staying relevant and innovative in this fast-evolving field.

I’m Prasanth Tammiraju, Technical Director at Quadrant Technologies. My core focus is Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve been passionate about creating innovative solutions that leverage cloud co... Show more

Venkata Raghava Lepakshi

Venkata Raghava Lepakshi

Venkata Raghava Lepakshi is a SAP techno-functional architect with over 19 years of experience across supply chain management, specializing in SAP PP/MFG, PP-PI, QM, WM, MM, and APO Demand Planning, complemented by strong ABAP development skills (RICEF, BDC, LSMW). Throughout his career, he has delivered end-to-end SAP implementations, greenfield rollouts, and global template deployments across the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, high-tech, and chemical industries.
As SAP Solution Architect at Refresco Beverages (Tampa, FL, since April 2021), Venkata serves as the technical authority for SAP supply chain architecture across a globally distributed S/4HANA landscape. He designed and governs a multi-module Global Template deployed across 13 acquired plants, currently leading three simultaneous Australia go-lives. He originated and architected a raw material traceability initiative that shifted procurement materials from IM-managed to WM-managed storage, closing a critical visibility gap and establishing a repeatable network template now standardized company-wide.
Earlier in his career, Venkata held senior consulting and lead roles with Accenture, Cognizant, and Wipro Technologies, supporting clients including Archer-Daniels-Midland, Carrier Corporation, ASML, Mylan, Merck, Philips, Heineken, and Warburtons. His work spanned S/4HANA 1909 greenfield implementation, MES/MII integration, demand planning configuration, and quality management across pharmaceutical and manufacturing environments.
Venkata is a TOGAF® Certified Enterprise Architect (The Open Group) and holds SAP Certification in ECC 6.0. Applying TOGAF ADM principles, he consistently bridges business strategy and technology execution, translating stakeholder objectives into scalable, secure SAP solutions across global manufacturing networks.

Venkata Raghava Lepakshi is a SAP techno-functional architect with over 19 years of experience across supply chain management, specializing in SAP PP/MFG, PP-PI, QM, WM, MM, and APO Demand Planning, complemented by strong ABAP development skills (RIC... Show more

Sofia Lescano Carroll

Sofia Lescano Carroll

Passionate about mathematics and logic, I am a backend developer with a Computer Science Engineering degree and international speaker since 2020. Argentinian and Spanish, I lived in many countries and speak five languages. I strongly believe in diversity in tech and started giving conferences to act as a role model for women. Outside work, I love dancing, and travelling and have two wonderful cats.
I have been giving conferences since 2020 in French and English (but also speak Spanish and Portuguese).
I have been to major events like SymfonyCon, SymfonyLive, ForumPHP among others.
Check my personal blog for full references https://soflesc.github.io/

Passionate about mathematics and logic, I am a backend developer with a Computer Science Engineering degree and international speaker since 2020. Argentinian and Spanish, I lived in many countries and speak five languages. I strongly believe in diver... Show more

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