FOMU -the fear of messing up- leads to missed opportunities, disconnection and stagnation in individuals, teams and organizations. Through
powerful stories and real-world scenarios, Brittany equips high-achieving professionals with practical strategies that build psychological safety and create cultures where people feel safe to speak up, take risks and innovate.

A car accident that killed her brother and left her father a quadriplegic ignited Brittany’s passion to rethink human connection, assumptions and our reaction to fear. A former non-profit founder and employee at Airbnb, Brittany's transformed the perspectives of thousands of professionals around the world. She's spoken at venues like SXSW, NBC Universal, and Deutsche Bank and her work has been featured in NPR, Forbes and USA Today.

FOMU -the fear of messing up- leads to missed opportunities, disconnection and stagnation in individuals, teams and organizations. Through powerful stories and real-world scenarios, Brittany equips high-achieving professionals with practical strateg... Show more

Michael Benjamin is an entrepreneur, burn survivor, and founder of a fast growing chocolate manufacturing company.

After surviving a catastrophic explosion that left him in a coma with severe burns, Michael returned home to twin boys who did not recognize him. Instead of rebuilding quietly, he chose to build publicly. Companies. Teams. Responsibility.

Today he leads multiple businesses while raising five children under five with his wife, Rivka. He has navigated missed payroll, rapid growth, capital pressure, and high stakes decisions with no safety net and no room to collapse.

Michael speaks to leaders and founders about performing under pressure. Not theory. Not motivation. Real decisions when fear, fatigue, and responsibility collide.

Audiences walk away with a clear framework for leading through crisis, building resilience that is operational not emotional, and making bold moves when retreat would be easier.

His message is simple:

Pressure Is the Environment. Perform Anyway.

Michael Benjamin is an entrepreneur, burn survivor, and founder of a fast growing chocolate manufacturing company. After surviving a catastrophic explosion that left him in a coma with severe burns, Michael returned home to twin boys who did not r... Show more

Director of architecture at Progress, formerly CTO and VP development at some startups, own my own software architecture consultancy, and lived the .NET & Azure launches at Microsoft. Mostly interested in pattern-based software architecture of software as a service for true customer value (if it can be done on a peloton or with AI, bonus points). Supportive dad with two YAs in college going well beyond where i could imagine, and a supportive spouse on a global fabric journey.

Director of architecture at Progress, formerly CTO and VP development at some startups, own my own software architecture consultancy, and lived the .NET & Azure launches at Microsoft. Mostly interested in pattern-based software architecture of soft... Show more

Philip holds a Bachelor's degree in computer science and economics from the Vienna University of Technology and a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering.

In 2024 Philip co founded Glasskube, an Open Source Developer Tooling company that maintains multiple projects in the MCP ecosystem.

Before working at Glasskube, Philip helped build up the alerting infrastructure for firefighting organizations in Austria and Germany as CTO.

Philip holds a Bachelor's degree in computer science and economics from the Vienna University of Technology and a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering. In 2024 Philip co founded Glasskube, an Open Source Developer Tooling company that maintai... Show more

Ryan McGee is the driving force behind Talos Software Solutions, specializing in assisting manufacturers in optimizing their businesses with the latest technologies and practices.

With almost two decades of experience in the ever changing software industry, Ryan has gained valuable insights into effective software development practices. By adopting a full lifecycle approach, Ryan is able to understand the total cost of building and maintaining software and is able to derive the highest value from software investments.

Throughout his career, he has remained steadfast in his dedication to deliver high value solutions that enhance people's daily work and cater to the needs of users.

Ryan McGee is the driving force behind Talos Software Solutions, specializing in assisting manufacturers in optimizing their businesses with the latest technologies and practices. With almost two decades of experience in the ever changing software... Show more

Customer Advocate | AI Business Applications | Growth Mindset | Foodie | Animal Lover

Dillon Gustafson is a Solution Engineer at Microsoft who helps organizations turn AI innovation into real business impact through Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot. With 7+ years of technical sales experience, she enjoys simplifying complex technology and helping customers focus on outcomes over buzzwords. Dillon is a certified AI and business applications professional, Mandarin speaker, foodie, animal lover, and self-described professional beachgoer.

Customer Advocate | AI Business Applications | Growth Mindset | Foodie | Animal Lover Dillon Gustafson is a Solution Engineer at Microsoft who helps organizations turn AI innovation into real business impact through Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365 ... Show more

Kristina is a Senior Product Manager in the M365 Copilot Extensibility Product Group at Microsoft, where she leads the development of AI-powered solutions shaping the future of Microsoft products. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the AI strategies of Fortune 500 companies, enabling them to leverage Copilot as a transformative technology. Her work directly influences the evolution of M365 products, collaborating closely with both Microsoft teams and customers to ensure that the product continues to meet real-world needs and deliver meaningful impact. Kristina has been instrumental in launching Copilot experiences across flagship Microsoft apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. She also led the design and rollout of Microsoft’s new emoji set, enhancing digital communication with greater inclusivity and expressiveness. With a robust background as a Cloud Architect and Application Development Engineer, Kristina excels at bridging the gap between complex technical solutions and strategic business objectives. Over the years, her global perspective shaped by living in seven cities around the world has enriched her approach to problem-solving and innovation. She is deeply committed to advocating for diversity and inclusion within the tech industry and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Kristina is a Senior Product Manager in the M365 Copilot Extensibility Product Group at Microsoft, where she leads the development of AI-powered solutions shaping the future of Microsoft products. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the AI strategies... Show more

Ashwin Krishnappa Kumar is a Senior Manager, IT Applications at Tesla, Inc., with 15+ years of progressive experience in Data Engineering, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Enterprise Technology. He currently leads an engineering organization responsible for manufacturing intelligence platforms serving 15k+ users across 6 global factories and 247 cost centers, generating 10M+ platform visits. He is a builder and architect of enterprise-scale systems, from high-performance columnar data warehouses to RAG-based AI agents and mobile analytics platforms, each designed to eliminate operational inefficiencies and accelerate data-driven decision-making across manufacturing, service, finance, and energy domains.
At Tesla, he led the consolidation of 1k+ legacy Tableau reports into a governed single source of truth, and architected Arcadia, Tesla's ClickHouse-based columnar data warehouse, achieving 10:1 data compression and sub-second query response. He also spearheaded the AI Manufacturing Analytics Agent, a RAG-based conversational AI enabling factory users to query manufacturing data in natural language, and led development of Tesla One Analytics, a mobile platform with 15k+ active users, a 1-day return rate, and 1.4-minute average session engagement.
He holds a Master of Science in Information Technology and Management from The University of Texas at Dallas and a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Science from PES Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.

Ashwin Krishnappa Kumar is a Senior Manager, IT Applications at Tesla, Inc., with 15+ years of progressive experience in Data Engineering, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Enterprise Technology. He currently leads an engineering organization r... Show more

Experienced professional with a background in transportation, environmental safety, and hazardous materials communication. Currently working in the environmental safety industry, with several years of prior experience in the aerospace sector where precision, compliance, and operational excellence are critical. Known for inspiring change management and continuous improvement leaders to improve safety culture, strengthen regulatory compliance, and drive sustainable operational improvements.

Experienced professional with a background in transportation, environmental safety, and hazardous materials communication. Currently working in the environmental safety industry, with several years of prior experience in the aerospace sector where pr... Show more

Greg Cupal began working in manufacturing where his career advanced by using Lean Process Improvement techniques to build efficiency in his departments. His business insights and technical ability eventually lead him to support, design and testing roles at a major ERP software vendor. Greg has been using mental models to diagnose collaboration and coordination problems throughout his career. The practical application of mental models has inspired him to learn and apply the related topics of Systems Thinking and Complex Adaptive Systems.

Greg Cupal began working in manufacturing where his career advanced by using Lean Process Improvement techniques to build efficiency in his departments. His business insights and technical ability eventually lead him to support, design and testing ro... Show more

Dominic Storey is an IBM Master Inventor and Automation Technical Leader working in the IBM Integration team. He is currently working on the next generation of IBM Integration products including App Connect Enterprise and Designer delivered within the Cloud Pak for Integration. In a previous life, he was Technical Lead for the IBM Integration Bus Industry Team, delivering the Healthcare, Retail and Manufacturing Packs. He also worked within the MQSeries and Message Broker Development teams in IBM Hursley when starting at IBM in 1997, working on many core parts of these products, notably the Message Broker API, Pattern Authoring and Message Broker Explorer.

Contact details: domstorey @uk.ibm.com

Dominic Storey is an IBM Master Inventor and Automation Technical Leader working in the IBM Integration team. He is currently working on the next generation of IBM Integration products including App Connect Enterprise and Designer delivered within th... Show more

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

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

Amish Desai is a Quality Engineering professional with more than 10 years of experience in quality systems, problem solving, process improvement, data analytics, and manufacturing quality. He currently serves as Staff Quality Engineer at Veeco Instruments, where he partners with field service and internal teams to identify systemic root causes, drive corrective actions, and improve quality performance.
Throughout his career, Amish has led initiatives involving 8D problem solving, CAPA effectiveness, FMEA deployment, quality metrics development, knowledge management systems, and continuous improvement programs. He has developed quality training programs, implemented quality dashboards, established performance metrics, and driven cross-functional improvement efforts focused on reducing repeat failures, customer complaints, and process inefficiencies.
Prior to joining Veeco Instruments, Amish worked at Micron Technology in roles including Manager, QMO Data Analytics, and Senior EPS Process Engineer. He was responsible for global problem-solving systems, KPI development, knowledge management initiatives, process improvement programs, and training related to quality methodologies. Earlier, he served as Senior Quality Systems Engineer at IM Flash Technologies, where he led quality culture initiatives, developed reporting and visualization tools, and drove improvements in operational quality metrics.
Amish holds a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat University, India. He is certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP), ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), and ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
His technical skills include Power BI, Tableau, SSRS Report Builder, SQL, SAP HANA, Oracle, 8D, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Kaizen, 6S, JMP, and Minitab.

Amish Desai is a Quality Engineering professional with more than 10 years of experience in quality systems, problem solving, process improvement, data analytics, and manufacturing quality. He currently serves as Staff Quality Engineer at Veeco Instru... Show more

Shaun is the Senior Director of Process Improvements at Graebel, driving operational excellence and automation across Client Financial Services. He led global financial governance efforts, improved data quality, and helped implement scalable processes in D365. Shaun was also a key driver in the building of an AI-powered AP automation solution using Power Platform. His leadership blends strategy and execution to transform finance operations.

Shaun is the Senior Director of Process Improvements at Graebel, driving operational excellence and automation across Client Financial Services. He led global financial governance efforts, improved data quality, and helped implement scalable processe... Show more

Andreas is leading the Intelligent Edge and MSR vertical related topics for Red Hat across Asia Pacific. His hands-on experience in startups as well as large scale enterprise transformation programs has given Andreas a solid understanding of business drivers and value creation. Andreas has worked on a wide range of initiatives across different industries in Europe, North America and APAC including full-scale automotive JIT/JIS production systems modernisation, and ERP migrations.

Andreas is leading the Intelligent Edge and MSR vertical related topics for Red Hat across Asia Pacific. His hands-on experience in startups as well as large scale enterprise transformation programs has given Andreas a solid understanding of business... 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

José Félix Torres es Power Platform Smart‑Ops Architect y Community Speaker especializado en automatización operativa, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI e IA aplicada a procesos industriales. Su enfoque combina ingeniería operativa con tecnología low‑code para crear soluciones que miden, analizan y optimizan flujos de trabajo en tiempo real.

Cuenta con una sólida experiencia diseñando aplicaciones y automatizaciones para entornos Smart‑Ops, integrando datos, decisiones y acciones en un mismo ecosistema. Su estilo destaca por explicar conceptos complejos de forma clara, visual y orientada a resultados, utilizando storytelling técnico y escenarios reales de operación.

Ha formado a muchos profesionales y equipos en el uso práctico de Power Platform y analítica operativa, creando materiales didácticos reutilizables, entornos de aprendizaje guiado y experiencias formativas que impulsan autonomía, criterio técnico y adopción efectiva.

Como speaker, participa en comunidades y eventos compartiendo soluciones reales, patrones de diseño y buenas prácticas para llevar Power Platform más allá de los formularios y dashboards tradicionales, convirtiéndola en un motor de eficiencia operativa.

José Félix Torres es Power Platform Smart‑Ops Architect y Community Speaker especializado en automatización operativa, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI e IA aplicada a procesos industriales. Su enfoque combina ingeniería operativa con tecnología ... Show more

I'm a developer using the .NET ecossystem for more than 20 years, providing solutions for e-commerce, callcenters, healthcare and all kind of business where IT can make the difference.
6x Microsoft MVP on Developer Technologies category, I love to contribute and help other people on software development.
Also, I spend some time playing drums too :)

I'm a developer using the .NET ecossystem for more than 20 years, providing solutions for e-commerce, callcenters, healthcare and all kind of business where IT can make the difference. 6x Microsoft MVP on Developer Technologies category, I love to c... Show more

Haidar Kabibo is a security researcher and public speaker. He works as a Security Applications Specialist in the Industrial Security Services Department at Kaspersky Lab. Haidar has published multiple security research papers, has spoken at international conferences, and runs a blog focused on practical security. He specializes in Windows security internals, communications systems, network protocols, and industrial systems infrastructure security. https://sud0ru.ghost.io/research-work/

Haidar Kabibo is a security researcher and public speaker. He works as a Security Applications Specialist in the Industrial Security Services Department at Kaspersky Lab. Haidar has published multiple security research papers, has spoken at internati... Show more

You may either find Nicklas in the depths of a Kubernetes cluster, messing with load balancers, gateways, ingress and BGP or in between server racks. While he predominantly works with cloud based infrastructure, he is passionate about bringing the programmability of cloud into more data centers using cloud-native technologies.

During day hours, he is an Engineering Manager at Corti.ai, where is responsible for the Platform Engineering team.

You may either find Nicklas in the depths of a Kubernetes cluster, messing with load balancers, gateways, ingress and BGP or in between server racks. While he predominantly works with cloud based infrastructure, he is passionate about bringing the pr... Show more

Ahmad Ashraf "Ash" is a Data Analytics Manager at Taylor Corporation leading their strategic data analytics team to unlock business value through data, automation, and AI adoption. With a Master’s in Data Science and a passion for applied AI, Ash is actively shaping the conversation around AI adoption in the Twin Cities. He brings over three years of experience driving data strategy, empowering organizations with insights, and now—AI agents!

Ahmad Ashraf "Ash" is a Data Analytics Manager at Taylor Corporation leading their strategic data analytics team to unlock business value through data, automation, and AI adoption. With a Master’s in Data Science and a passion for applied AI, Ash is ... Show more

Kashif is an OSEP and OSCP certified security professional specializing in penetration testing and vulnerability disclosure programs (VDP) for automotive and industrial systems. Driven by a deep passion for teaching and sharing knowledge with the community, he actively present at events like Security BSides and ASRG (Automotive Security Research Group). Incorporating advanced offensive methodologies (OSCP/OSEP/OSED), he has a proven track record of uncovering critical system-level flaws, preventing data breaches, and delivering practical threat prevention insights to fellow security engineers.

Kashif is an OSEP and OSCP certified security professional specializing in penetration testing and vulnerability disclosure programs (VDP) for automotive and industrial systems. Driven by a deep passion for teaching and sharing knowledge with the com... Show more

Juan David is a leader with experience in cloud-native computing, software development, and IT infrastructure. He serves as the InnerSource Program Lead at Credicorp.

Regarding his academic background, Juan David is doing a MSc in CS at the University of Bath, UK, and holds a postgraduate degree in AI and ML from The University of Texas at Austin. He is also an active contributor to the tech community who holds the title of Kubestronaut.

Juan David is a leader with experience in cloud-native computing, software development, and IT infrastructure. He serves as the InnerSource Program Lead at Credicorp. Regarding his academic background, Juan David is doing a MSc in CS at the Univer... Show more

After a failed bid at rock stardom Trevor eventually found a way to get paid for writing software with Macromedia Flash. After twenty years and dabbling with Python, Ruby, Objective-C and C# he now works almost exclusively on the JVM. As a software engineer at Lunatech, Trevor provides expert advice on Akka, Scala and software development in general as a member of teams working directly with clients as well as internal projects. He also enjoys his role as mentor guiding some of Lunatech's junior engineers.

After a failed bid at rock stardom Trevor eventually found a way to get paid for writing software with Macromedia Flash. After twenty years and dabbling with Python, Ruby, Objective-C and C# he now works almost exclusively on the JVM. As a software e... Show more

Chotchanit Mongkonvit (Peace) — Associate Director of Process Improvement at Arise by INFINITAS.

With 13+ years of experience, specializes in data engineering, including leading the enterprise Microsoft Fabric & AI data platform strategy at SCG Chemicals. Diverse background also spans SAP, industrial IoT, and starting career as a Network Engineer at the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

Chotchanit Mongkonvit (Peace) — Associate Director of Process Improvement at Arise by INFINITAS. With 13+ years of experience, specializes in data engineering, including leading the enterprise Microsoft Fabric & AI data platform strategy at SCG C... Show more

Tyler Hayden, CSP, HoF, is a 30-year corporate keynote speaker operating full-time since 1996 from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He has delivered over a thousand presentations to over 750,000 attendees across audiences ranging from 20-person executive retreats to 8,000-person arena conventions. Author of 25+ published books, Tyler engineers experiential learning programs powered by his proprietary Multiple Intelligences Quotient (MIQ) model, Team Building School & Rubber Chicken AI.

Tyler Hayden, CSP, HoF, is a 30-year corporate keynote speaker operating full-time since 1996 from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He has delivered over a thousand presentations to over 750,000 attendees across audiences ranging from 20-person executive retrea... Show more

I'm a Software Engineer with a passion for building scalable, high-performing systems and applications. My experience spans distributed systems, full-stack development, and cloud technologies, with a strong foundation in Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices. I've worked on cutting-edge projects at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and contributed to impactful solutions during my time at Stony Brook University.Equipped with excellent problem-solving skills, I am looking forward t o expanding my technical capabilities to face more challenging and complex problem statements.

I'm a Software Engineer with a passion for building scalable, high-performing systems and applications. My experience spans distributed systems, full-stack development, and cloud technologies, with a strong foundation in Kubernetes, Docker, and micro... Show more

Lifelong tinkerer who enjoys exploring new technology, building side projects, solving problems that probably didn’t need solving, and occasionally applying the same over-engineering to his BBQ. Usually happiest when turning a random idea into something that actually works.

Lifelong tinkerer who enjoys exploring new technology, building side projects, solving problems that probably didn’t need solving, and occasionally applying the same over-engineering to his BBQ. Usually happiest when turning a random idea into someth... Show more

Sai Penumuru is a Technology leader and Principal Director at Accenture, where he spearheads Oracle Cloud growth and transformation across the EMEA region. With more than 23 years of deep enterprise experience, Sai partners with clients to drive innovation, streamline hybrid and multicloud architectures, and unlock tangible business value through next-gen cloud solutions.

A recognised Oracle ACE Director, Sai is also the Co-founder and President of the All India Oracle Users Group (AIOUG), one of the largest and most dynamic Oracle communities worldwide. His commitment to advancing the Oracle ecosystem is rooted in a mission to empower professionals, shape best practices, and champion the future of cloud-first strategies.

Sai is renowned globally for his thought leadership and technical excellence, having delivered over 150+ keynotes and sessions at leading technology conferences. His areas of expertise include Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, multicloud architectures, performance engineering, and digital modernisation.

His contributions have earned prestigious accolades, including Distinguished Cloud Architect of the Year (2024) and multiple nominations as a Finalist for the OCI Excellence Award – Cloud Architect of the Year (2022, 2023, 2025).

Relentlessly driven by impact, Sai continues to bridge the gap between technology and business outcomes—transforming ideas into scalable, future-ready cloud solutions.

Sai Penumuru is a Technology leader and Principal Director at Accenture, where he spearheads Oracle Cloud growth and transformation across the EMEA region. With more than 23 years of deep enterprise experience, Sai partners with clients to drive inno... Show more

I am currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at zop.dev aimed at simplifying infrastructure management, leveraging my extensive experience in building large-scale systems.
I also serve as a maintainer for GoFr, an opinionated Golang framework that accelerates microservice development with built-in support for databases and observability.
Beyond technical development, I have a strong interest in marketing, customer acquisition, and user behaviour analysis, enabling me to align product development with user needs effectively.

I am currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at zop.dev aimed at simplifying infrastructure management, leveraging my extensive experience in building large-scale systems. I also serve as a maintainer for GoFr, an opinionated Golang framewo... Show more