Sahith Vibudhi is a Founding Software Engineer at Dots (Y Combinator S21), where he builds payments, tax compliance, and fraud detection infrastructure. Previously, he designed global manufacturing data systems at Tesla and helped scale Darwinbox from its earliest engineering team to unicorn status. He is also the creator of DataPup, an open-source AI-powered database client, and VibeTree, an open-source vibecoding tool.

Sahith Vibudhi is a Founding Software Engineer at Dots (Y Combinator S21), where he builds payments, tax compliance, and fraud detection infrastructure. Previously, he designed global manufacturing data systems at Tesla and helped scale Darwinbox fro... Show more

James is a D365 Solutions Architect at Crowe LLP, specializing in manufacturing and supply chain consulting. He has spent the past eight years designing, building, and deploying operational and financial processes for those implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management (FnO).
He holds a Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. James is also a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Planning and Inventory Management Professional (CPIM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM).

James is a D365 Solutions Architect at Crowe LLP, specializing in manufacturing and supply chain consulting. He has spent the past eight years designing, building, and deploying operational and financial processes for those implementing Microsoft Dyn... Show more

I help organizations design and implement scalable, secure, and cloud-native architectures that accelerate innovation and business growth. With a strong focus on customer outcomes, I work closely with stakeholders to translate complex technical requirements into practical, high-impact solutions leveraging AWS services and best practices. I am passionate about enabling digital transformation, driving technical excellence, and empowering teams to build resilient, future-ready systems in the cloud.

I help organizations design and implement scalable, secure, and cloud-native architectures that accelerate innovation and business growth. With a strong focus on customer outcomes, I work closely with stakeholders to translate complex technical requi... Show more

I have always been driven by a curiosity to understand how systems work. I am currently pursuing studies in Electrical Engineering, building on a prior background in mechatronics and industrial maintenance, which has given me a strong practical and technical understanding of electrical and electromechanical systems.

I have been involved in different environments, from consulting to entrepreneurial initiatives, developing a problem-solving mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.

I am motivated to keep learning, take on new technical challenges, and collaborate within teams. I am open to connecting with professionals and organizations in the industrial and technology sectors to share knowledge and explore opportunities for growth and collaboration.

I have always been driven by a curiosity to understand how systems work. I am currently pursuing studies in Electrical Engineering, building on a prior background in mechatronics and industrial maintenance, which has given me a strong practical and t... Show more

John is known for his leadership, which facilitates strong teamwork and positive working relationships.

John has more than 25 years of experience with Microsoft ERP solutions as a consultant, user, IT support, and controller. His breadth of experience includes working with hundreds of ERP implementations. He has extensive experience with SQL and performance tuning, report writing using Excel, SSRS, and other tools. On the functional side, John has expertise in the distribution modules, including inventory, sales order processing, and purchase order processing.

John is known for his leadership, which facilitates strong teamwork and positive working relationships. John has more than 25 years of experience with Microsoft ERP solutions as a consultant, user, IT support, and controller. His breadth of experi... Show more

I thrive on community and Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform has a great one! I am a versatile professional who encourages collaboration, delivers creative and effective solutions (What I call noodling😀). My natural high-energy approach smashed together with varied experience in IT, communication, marketing, business analysis, and project management is a strong foundation for any new challenge. I am passionate about building community, strong relationships, providing excellent customer service, and supporting the growth and success of my peers. Now it is my pleasure to support the community 💯in my role as a Community Strategy Director at DUG (Dynamics User Group)!

I thrive on community and Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform has a great one! I am a versatile professional who encourages collaboration, delivers creative and effective solutions (What I call noodling😀). My natural high-energy approach smash... Show more

Shivendra Kumar is a results-driven supply chain and demand planning leader currently serving as Manager of Demand Planning at Amazon in Seattle. With over a decade of experience spanning technology and manufacturing sectors, he has built his expertise across logistics forecasting, automation, and operational excellence.
At Amazon, Shivendra leads a team of seven demand planners, developing ML-based forecasting products that have generated significant cost savings and revenue improvements for the Heavy & Bulky business. His innovative forecasting models have achieved remarkable accuracy improvements, including reducing forecast error from 22% to 12% WAPE, resulting in $80MM in operational cost savings. He has also created ML-driven forecasting products that helped increase revenue by approximately $40M annually.
Prior to Amazon, Shivendra held key roles at Dell Technologies as Worldwide Demand Planner for their $20B+ Enterprise Storage Business, and various operations and engineering positions at Caterpillar Inc. across multiple global locations. His career began after earning a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology-BHU, followed by an MBA with specializations in Supply Chain, Finance & Strategy from Penn State's Smeal College of Business.
Known for his expertise in machine learning, forecasting, and process automation, Shivendra has consistently delivered measurable results through data-driven solutions and cross-functional leadership. He combines technical proficiency in Python, SQL, and advanced analytics with strong leadership skills, having coached team members to senior roles and led numerous strategic initiatives across his career.

Shivendra Kumar is a results-driven supply chain and demand planning leader currently serving as Manager of Demand Planning at Amazon in Seattle. With over a decade of experience spanning technology and manufacturing sectors, he has built his experti... Show more

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems consulting and sales, which allows him to provide a holistic understanding of how different systems and processes work together. He is able to paint the big picture for clients, enabling them to completely transform their operations with fully optimized technology solutions that meet their business needs.

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems con... Show more

José Félix es Principal Cloud Architect en Dell Technologies y líder de la práctica de Nube y Nube Nativa para Latinoamérica. Cuenta con 20 años de experiencia, y ha ayudado a clientes de diversas industrias, incluyendo Finanzas, Telecomunicaciones, Retail, Manufactura y Educación en su Transformación Digital.
Es embajador de la Oficina de CTO, VMware vExpert y cuenta con diversas certificaciones incluyendo VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, VCP-CMA, VMware Cloud Cloud Native Master Specialist, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist, y Dell Technologies Certified Expert Cloud Architect y Technical Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect,Associate y Redhat Certified OpenShift Administrator.
Jose Felix también es líder de comunicad, siendo co-líder del capítulo de VMUG (VMware User Group) de Panamá, como también de la comunidad interna de Dell, LATAM Cloud Curators.
En su tiempo libre, lo puedes encontrar jugando algún video juego, leyendo un libro, estudiando alguna nueva tecnología o pasando tiempo con su esposa e hijas.

José Félix es Principal Cloud Architect en Dell Technologies y líder de la práctica de Nube y Nube Nativa para Latinoamérica. Cuenta con 20 años de experiencia, y ha ayudado a clientes de diversas industrias, incluyendo Finanzas, Telecomunicaciones, ... Show more

Dr. Adrian Hermes is an interdisciplinary researcher and professor working at the intersection of Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Mathematical Optimization, Computer Science, and Data Analytics. With a strong foundation in engineering and mathematical sciences and extensive international research experience, his work emphasizes the development of rigorous theoretical models together with practical design and implementation methodologies that translate advanced analytical concepts into real-world impact. His collaborations with international research teams span diverse application domains—including transportation systems, supply chains and logistics, forestry planning, systems engineering, viticulture and enology, and biological applications—where quantitative modeling plays a central role. His core expertise focuses on the formulation and solution of complex combinatorial and industrial optimization problems using mathematical programming and network optimization, supported by hybrid strategies that integrate heuristics and metaheuristics with exact, approximation, and stochastic optimization techniques.

Alongside his optimization research, Dr. Hermes brings a decade of experience in data analysis and data science across both scientific and industrial environments. His work centers on statistical modeling, machine learning, and advanced data analytics to extract actionable and interpretable insights from complex datasets. By combining statistical theory with computational implementation and modern analytical workflows, he contributes to interdisciplinary projects where data-driven methodologies support model validation, system understanding, and strategic decision-making. This integration of theoretical rigor with applied analytics enables him to bridge optimization and data science, delivering robust, evidence-based solutions across diverse application domains.

Dr. Adrian Hermes is an interdisciplinary researcher and professor working at the intersection of Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Mathematical Optimization, Computer Science, and Data Analytics. With a strong foundat... Show more

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Jon Holt has over 40 years' experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process, and product development. For the last 18 years he has been with PDF Solutions developing AI/ML and advanced analytics software to solve manufacturing issues and challenges.

Jon Holt has over 40 years' experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process, and product development. For the last 18 years he has been with PDF Solutions developing AI/ML and advanced analytics software to solve manufacturing issues and challenge... Show more

Muthukumar Ganesan is currently working as a Scientist at the Atomic Research Centre, Government of India. He brings over 11 years of professional experience in AI application development across the automotive and nuclear industries. His work focuses on enhancing safety and automation in sodium-cooled fast breeder reactors using AI-driven solutions, including hydrogen explosion detection, sodium leak identification, predictive maintenance, and autonomous fire mitigation systems. He has published 3 research papers in the field of AI and is currently working on 2 more. An experienced technical speaker, he has delivered talks on AI applications in industrial systems and actively contributes to the GitHub and MathWorks communities, where he shares innovative tools and solutions for real-world engineering challenges.

Muthukumar Ganesan is currently working as a Scientist at the Atomic Research Centre, Government of India. He brings over 11 years of professional experience in AI application development across the automotive and nuclear industries. His work focuses... Show more

Giorgi is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of experience spanning both Development and Operations. His expertise covers a wide range from baremetal infrastructure to advanced automation of cloud, Agile transformations, container orchestration, Platform Engineering, SRE, Incident Management, and Cloud Native maturity.

Beside his professional work, Giorgi is a passionate community leader. He serves as an CNCF Ambassador, AWS Community Builder & User Group Leader in Tbilisi, CNCF Chapter Lead and Golden Kubestronaut, CDF Ambassador, IEEE Senior Member, and Ambassador for the Institute of DevOps. He actively organizes meetups and workshops to foster awareness and growth in DevOps, SRE and Platform Engineering across the Georgian tech community and beyond.

Giorgi is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of experience spanning both Development and Operations. His expertise covers a wide range from baremetal infrastructure to advanced automation of cloud, Agile transformations, container orchestr... Show more

Mimoune “Mim” Djouallah, formerly a Construction Planner, joined the Microsoft Fabric CAT team in December 2023. He holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and has worked extensively with the Power BI stack since 2016. As an early adopter of Microsoft Fabric, Mim shares hands-on insights through blogging, focusing on Python notebooks, GIS, and data engines that integrate with OneLake.

Mimoune “Mim” Djouallah, formerly a Construction Planner, joined the Microsoft Fabric CAT team in December 2023. He holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and has worked extensively with the Power BI stack since 2016. As an early adopter of Microsoft Fabri... Show more

Bastian Waidelich was born in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1980.
He is in the "internet business" since 1999 as employee, CEO and finally as freelancer.
In 2008 he joined the core team of TYPO3 CMS to work on a successor that eventually became Neos CMS.
Since 2016 he is working on a fundamental rework of Neos CMS built upon the first ever event-sourced Content Repository.

Bastian is passionate about constantly improving his development skills and processes and loves to work with teams to improve theirs, too.

Bastian Waidelich was born in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1980. He is in the "internet business" since 1999 as employee, CEO and finally as freelancer. In 2008 he joined the core team of TYPO3 CMS to work on a successor that eventually became Neos CMS. ... Show more

Alexandru Radovici is an Associate Professor at the Politehnica University of Bucharest, where he introduced the first Rust-based embedded systems development course. He has been contributing to Tock for almost six years and has also founded and run several companies delivering industrial-grade Rust solutions, bridging academic teaching with real-world systems development.

Alexandru Radovici is an Associate Professor at the Politehnica University of Bucharest, where he introduced the first Rust-based embedded systems development course. He has been contributing to Tock for almost six years and has also founded and run ... Show more

John Paul (JP) is an Associate Professor at George Washington University in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. His research focuses on understanding how consumer preferences, market dynamics, and policy affect the emergence and adoption of low-carbon technologies, such as electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. He also studies the critical relationship between the US and China in developing and mass producing these technologies. He has expertise in discrete choice modeling, conjoint analysis, survey design, exploratory data analysis, interview-based research methods, the R programming language, China, and the global electric vehicle industry. He speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and has conducted extensive fieldwork in China. John holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics (ESM) from Virginia Tech.

John Paul (JP) is an Associate Professor at George Washington University in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. His research focuses on understanding how consumer preferences, market dynamics, and policy affect the emerg... Show more

Gaurav Patel is a Radio Frequency Engineering Leader with over 20 years of international experience in wireless network planning, design, deployment, and optimization. He has led large-scale RF engineering initiatives across multiple generations of wireless technologies, including GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), with a strong focus on improving wireless customer experience through technology innovation.
Throughout his career, Gaurav has held senior engineering and leadership roles at major global organizations, including T-Mobile USA, Ericsson, Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent, Nexius Solutions, and Reliance Communications. His expertise spans end-to-end RF planning and design for macro networks, small cells, and DAS; spectrum management and frequency reuse optimization; network performance benchmarking; and advanced RF optimization frameworks.
At T-Mobile USA, Gaurav has managed and executed complex RF deployment programs, leading teams of engineers across multiple markets and overseeing capital planning exceeding $100 million with a focus on ROI and customer experience enhancement. He has contributed to nationwide RF optimization standards, led Massive MIMO and FWA optimization trials, designed large-scale small-cell networks, and supported high-profile special event network planning and execution.
Gaurav is recognized for his leadership in wireless technology innovation and complex project delivery. His contributions include AI/ML-driven network tuning, self-organizing networks (SON), spectrum refarming, carrier aggregation, and energy-efficient network design. He has also played a key role in vendor evaluation, RFP/RFQ technical governance, and mentoring engineering teams.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications (2006) and a Master of Business Administration in International Business (2012). His professional excellence has been recognized through multiple awards, including the T-Mobile PEAK Award (2022), T-Mobile Winners Circle Award (2019), multiple internal performance awards at T-Mobile, and Ericsson “ACE” and “Power” Awards (2013–2014).

Gaurav Patel is a Radio Frequency Engineering Leader with over 20 years of international experience in wireless network planning, design, deployment, and optimization. He has led large-scale RF engineering initiatives across multiple generations of w... Show more

I’m an AI engineer at D3Minds with hands-on experience building agentic AI systems and cloud-native workflows using AWS services. My work includes architecting autonomous agents, integrating large language models (LLMs) with distributed systems. I actively build with open-source tools, share practical insights with developer communities, and mentor on AWS AI/ML best practices.

I’m an AI engineer at D3Minds with hands-on experience building agentic AI systems and cloud-native workflows using AWS services. My work includes architecting autonomous agents, integrating large language models (LLMs) with distributed systems. I ac... Show more

Patrick – Expert in Holistic IT Architecture and Change Management

Since beginning his career as an IT consultant in 2005, Patrick has become a recognized expert in IT architecture across all levels. His holistic approach emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration by creating synergies between IT disciplines and proactively integrating considerations beyond traditional IT boundaries.

With a passion for knowledge sharing and a commitment to integrating various architectural layers, Patrick has successfully initiated, guided, and firmly established transformative change processes within organizations. His ability to analyze complex systems and drive innovative solutions is further enhanced by his extensive network and active roles as an iSAQB Board Member and IASA member.

In his current position as Managing Enterprise Architect at Allianz Kunde und Markt, Patrick leads strategic IT transformations with forward-thinking approaches. Additionally, he supports organizations as a consultant, helping them leverage his expertise and practical methodologies to achieve their goals.

His talks inspire audiences with in-depth expertise, practical insights, and a compelling vision of a future-oriented, interconnected IT architecture.

Patrick – Expert in Holistic IT Architecture and Change Management Since beginning his career as an IT consultant in 2005, Patrick has become a recognized expert in IT architecture across all levels. His holistic approach emphasizes the importance... Show more

Daniel Carter is an aerospace engineer with over twelve years of experience in launch vehicle development and orbital systems engineering. He has worked on multiple medium lift and heavy lift rocket programs, contributing to propulsion integration, structural analysis, and flight readiness certification.

His work focuses on bridging theoretical aerospace design with real world manufacturing and operational constraints. Daniel has led cross functional engineering teams through critical design reviews, static fire campaigns, and launch readiness milestones. He regularly speaks at technical conferences on launch reliability, systems engineering, and the future of scalable space access.

Daniel Carter is an aerospace engineer with over twelve years of experience in launch vehicle development and orbital systems engineering. He has worked on multiple medium lift and heavy lift rocket programs, contributing to propulsion integration, s... Show more

Imad did his PhD in explainable Neural Networks from Deakin University. He has 16 years of industry and 3 years of academic experience in AI, Cybersecurity and Quantum Technologies. Imad is a co-founder of Advent Atum operating in Autonomous Systems and anti-drone technologies.

Imad did his PhD in explainable Neural Networks from Deakin University. He has 16 years of industry and 3 years of academic experience in AI, Cybersecurity and Quantum Technologies. Imad is a co-founder of Advent Atum operating in Autonomous Systems ... Show more

I am a Senior Software Engineer and recognized expert with over two decades of impact across FinTech, telecommunications, and secure data systems. My work centers on architecting and delivering fault tolerant, high availability platforms that power mission critical financial and communication infrastructures worldwide.
Throughout my career, I have advanced secure financial messaging, fraud detection, and real time data systems, developing solutions that integrate encryption, distributed architectures, and strong compliance frameworks. My focus on scalability, reliability, and resilience has consistently enabled trusted, high performance systems for enterprise and global financial operations.
As an IEEE Senior Member, IEEE Computer Society member, and ACM member, I remain actively engaged in advancing professional standards and knowledge sharing. I frequently contribute insights on FinTech security, APIs, distributed systems, and technology adoption, bridging theory and practice to strengthen the engineering ecosystem.

I am a Senior Software Engineer and recognized expert with over two decades of impact across FinTech, telecommunications, and secure data systems. My work centers on architecting and delivering fault tolerant, high availability platforms that power m... Show more

Raghu Shankar is an entrepreneur incubating cloud native architectures and semiconductor chiplet based systems

His experience spans product management for servers, incubation of AI at Dell, architecture and engineering for semiconductors at Intel.

MSEE Univ of Texas at Austin & MBA from Kellogg Northwestern Univ

Raghu Shankar is an entrepreneur incubating cloud native architectures and semiconductor chiplet based systems His experience spans product management for servers, incubation of AI at Dell, architecture and engineering for semiconductors at Intel... Show more

Matt Jernigan has performed stand up comedy and music for over 20 years. He has developed a Keynote designed for people to hone in on their unique personalities and talents in order to add to the song or the music that is their work. He uses music as it relates to the rhythm and style and feeling and story that we all have, in order to connect and harmonize with our counterparts. Matt has made great strides with companies such as Capital One, 3M, Farmers Insurance, Little Caesars, and many more. He uses music and comedy to grab the attention of every audience while leaving them with a positive message and a way to harness their power and use it for the good of the company. He has been featured in commercials, television, and film. He can bring a message that will connect your audience with each other in order to create a more exciting and fun atmosphere to produce more of what is needed.

Matt Jernigan has performed stand up comedy and music for over 20 years. He has developed a Keynote designed for people to hone in on their unique personalities and talents in order to add to the song or the music that is their work. He uses music ... Show more

Berufserfahrung
2009 - 2011 IFF Universität Stuttgart
Seit 2011 Fraunhofer IPA

Branchenkompetenzen
Maschinen- und Anlagenbau, Automobil- und Automobilzulieferindustrie, Prozessindustrie, Halbleiterindustrie, Sonstige Branchen

Methodische Kompetenzen
Digitalisierte Auftragsabwicklung, Komplexitätsbewirtschaftung, Turbulenzanalyse, Schlankes Auftragsmanagement, effiziente Produktionsplanung und -steuerung, Optimierung Produktionslogistik, Auswahl und Einführung von ERP- und MES-Systemen, Geschäftsprozessoptimierung, Wissensmanagement in der Produktion, Digitale Fabrik

Projekterfahrung
Auswahl und Einführung einer standortübergreifenden Planungssoftware (ERP-/APS-/MES)
Erarbeitung einer Entwicklungsroadmap für das Auftragsmanagement
Konzeption und Implementierung eines Auftragszentrums
Konzeption einer effizienten Auftragsplanung und –steuerung
Potenzialanalyse im Bereich MES für Produktionsbereiche

Berufserfahrung 2009 - 2011 IFF Universität Stuttgart Seit 2011 Fraunhofer IPA Branchenkompetenzen Maschinen- und Anlagenbau, Automobil- und Automobilzulieferindustrie, Prozessindustrie, Halbleiterindustrie, Sonstige Branchen Methodische ... Show more

Yashar Ghouchibeik is an experienced Power Platform and SharePoint professional with over 20 years of development expertise spanning industries such as finance, government, healthcare and manufacturing in the Netherlands. With a strong background in software engineering and solution design he focuses on utilizing Microsoft 365 and Azure to enhance Document Management and ERP systems for clients. Over the years Yashar has contributed to a wide range of projects including SharePoint migrations, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform implementations and Azure integrations. In these projects he has taken on various roles including solution architect, senior developer, integration specialist, technical trainer and consultant. He is also a speaker in focus groups on Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and modern document management in SharePoint.

Yashar Ghouchibeik is an experienced Power Platform and SharePoint professional with over 20 years of development expertise spanning industries such as finance, government, healthcare and manufacturing in the Netherlands. With a strong background in ... Show more

APC Engineer specialized in R2R control with a M.Sc. in Automation and Data Science.

APC Engineer specialized in R2R control with a M.Sc. in Automation and Data Science. Show more