With over 20 years of experience in solution selling and channel management. Vaughan has been involved in demand and supply planning with Netstock for the last 10 years and is passionate about building strong relationships and adding value to both partners and their customers.

With over 20 years of experience in solution selling and channel management. Vaughan has been involved in demand and supply planning with Netstock for the last 10 years and is passionate about building strong relationships and adding value to both p... Show more

Solution Architect Dynamics 365 FnO et Power Platform, certifié Microsoft. Passionné par l’automatisation et l’IA appliquée aux solutions ERP, j’accompagne mon entreprise dans la modernisation de leurs processus métiers. Actif dans la communauté Microsoft, je partage régulièrement des insights sur l’intégration intelligente entre IA, Power Platform et Dynamics 365.

Solution Architect Dynamics 365 FnO et Power Platform, certifié Microsoft. Passionné par l’automatisation et l’IA appliquée aux solutions ERP, j’accompagne mon entreprise dans la modernisation de leurs processus métiers. Actif dans la communauté Micr... Show more

Kody Hartlaub is an internationally recognized performance specialist in the mental architecture of champions. He works exclusively with elite athletes, Olympic contenders, world-class competitors,
and high-performing organizations—including professional athletes on the Philadelphia Phillies, world champions pursuing their next title, Olympic-stage athletes, Division 1 programs, and corporations like L'Oréal—to unlock performance at the highest level.
In less than a decade, Kody has executed a complete program turnaround at the college level, taking a Division 3 athletic program from last place to top-tier status in under a year. He's guided a two-
time world champion through his pursuit of a third championship. He's positioned Olympic-level athletes for international competition. He's embedded himself in locker rooms and boardrooms where the margin of error is zero, and results are the only currency that matters.
His work is about diagnosis and execution. Kody identifies the psychological architecture underneath performance: the belief systems, decision-making patterns, emotional regulation, and mental discipline that separate champions from competitors. He rebuilds that architecture from the foundation up, then ensures it performs under pressure, when it counts most.
Kody holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and is completing his master's in sport performance and psychology. More importantly, he is personally mentored by Ben Newman, one of the five most respected performance coaches in the world. He has been selected as a judge for the International Globee Awards for Excellence: a distinction reserved for the elite practitioners in his field.
As founder of KHP Coaching, creator of the Diamond Leadership Architecture framework, and architect of the KHP1 performance community, Kody doesn't build athletes. He builds champions who know exactly who they are, what they're capable of, and how to deliver it when the stakes are highest

Kody Hartlaub is an internationally recognized performance specialist in the mental architecture of champions. He works exclusively with elite athletes, Olympic contenders, world-class competitors, and high-performing organizations—including profess... Show more

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special passion in health informatics, finance, and manufacturing. Nicknamed "Data Generalist" for her ability to quickly pivot, Kristina has held data roles across the spectrum including Data Architect, Data Engineer, DBA, Developer, Consultant, Data Analyst, Manager, Coach, and more. Her current role is Lead Data Architect for Kent Worldwide's Data and the Analytics & Data Management Team, as well as serving on their Center of Cloud Excellence (CCoE) board. Her current technical passion is Microsoft Fabric and Machine Learning Technologies.

In her free time, Kristina organizes/co-organizes several user groups, travels globally, sometimes blogs, rambles on various social media, takes pics of her dog, and runs around to her kids' events. She has spoken at large conferences and small user groups both internationally and here in the US on topics including AI, the Microsoft Data Platform, and neurodiversity. She has a special passion for WIT and co-leads the DATAWIT group.

Senior Microsoft Data Platform Professional with a masters in business analytics, and multiple Microsoft/AWS certifications. Kristina has provided Leadership and Data Solutions for over 20 years for domestic and global organizations with a special pa... Show more

Ingeniero industrial y de Sistemas, con 19 años de experiencia en el sector Agroindustrial para la exportación
Gerente de Planta de la empresa SOMEREX S.A en Perú.
He tenido a cargo el diseño, implementación y puesta en marcha de proyectos de construcción de plantas procesadoras de productos congelados; así como la implementación de sistemas de Gestión de Seguridad Alimentaria, ISO, Responsabilidad social y Sistema de Gestión en Control y Seguridad y de la cadena de suministro.

Reconocida como Microsoft Office Specialist Excel 2019 Expert y cuento con la especialización en Business Analytics con Excel y Power BI

Cofundadora de las comunidades de Datos Data Latina y Power Platform Perú

Ingeniero industrial y de Sistemas, con 19 años de experiencia en el sector Agroindustrial para la exportación Gerente de Planta de la empresa SOMEREX S.A en Perú. He tenido a cargo el diseño, implementación y puesta en marcha de proyectos de cons... Show more

Today's complex environment demands leadership that not only understands change but thrives on it. I collaborate with #teams and #organizations to develop an #agile culture centred on adaptability and continuous learning, ensuring they are fully prepared to adapt and excel in ever-evolving circumstances.

Today's complex environment demands leadership that not only understands change but thrives on it. I collaborate with #teams and #organizations to develop an #agile culture centred on adaptability and continuous learning, ensuring they are fully prep... Show more

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

Ed is a 23-year QuickBooks veteran. He has been a multi-year Top 100 ProAdvisor and is a QBO Advanced Certified ProAdvisor, a Certified Enterprise Solutions ProAdvisor, and an SOS Inventory Certified Consultant. Ed specializes in advanced QuickBooks reporting, QuickBooks integrations, inventory management for retail, manufacturing and distribution, eCommerce, and contractors.

Ed is a 23-year QuickBooks veteran. He has been a multi-year Top 100 ProAdvisor and is a QBO Advanced Certified ProAdvisor, a Certified Enterprise Solutions ProAdvisor, and an SOS Inventory Certified Consultant. Ed specializes in advanced QuickBook... Show more

I'm a PLC, electrical, and software engineer with more than five years of experience in industrial automation and electrical design. I build systems that connect operational technology with modern software platforms. My current project, FactoryTwin, explores OPC UA telemetry, digital twins, alarm management, equipment health, and predictive maintenance concepts using Siemens PLCs, NestJS, PostgreSQL, and cloud-native tooling.

I'm a PLC, electrical, and software engineer with more than five years of experience in industrial automation and electrical design. I build systems that connect operational technology with modern software platforms. My current project, FactoryTwin, ... Show more

Supply Chain Engineering and Product Management leader with 8+ years of progressive experience delivering automation, robotics, and AI-driven innovation across e-commerce, parcel logistics, and automotive manufacturing environments. Proven track record of transforming complex business objectives into scalable engineering and operational strategies that improve throughput, reduce operational cost, and optimize labor and network performance.

Currently leading supply chain engineering and automation initiatives at NFI Industries, driving throughput optimization, process improvement, and cost reduction across high-volume warehouse and transportation operations. Prior leadership includes automation systems engineering and product management at Pitney Bowes Global e-Commerce and robotics program management at Amazon.

Skilled in supply chain engineering, warehouse and robotics automation, cross-functional leadership, and data-informed decision-making. Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies—AI, robotics, and smart systems—to drive operational excellence and scalable growth across logistics and manufacturing networks.

Supply Chain Engineering and Product Management leader with 8+ years of progressive experience delivering automation, robotics, and AI-driven innovation across e-commerce, parcel logistics, and automotive manufacturing environments. Proven track reco... Show more

I'm Marvin König, Chief Operating Officer at ML!PA Consulting GmbH, the company behind L-IoT — a European Device Lifecycle Management platform for Industrial IoT. Over nearly nine years at ML!PA I've grown from technical project management and backend engineering into company leadership, which keeps me close to what it actually takes to manage connected-device fleets at scale. What drives me is the space between strategy and execution: making sure good ideas become good outcomes.

Based in Berlin, I speak on IIoT, device lifecycle management and operational excellence.

I'm Marvin König, Chief Operating Officer at ML!PA Consulting GmbH, the company behind L-IoT — a European Device Lifecycle Management platform for Industrial IoT. Over nearly nine years at ML!PA I've grown from technical project management and backen... Show more

Rushi Jariwala is a Project Manager and Construction Executive with more than 20 years of experience leading large-scale industrial, petrochemical, manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure projects across the United States and India. He specializes in delivering complex modular data center, industrial, and process facility projects, with expertise spanning project execution, construction management, operational readiness, quality systems, commissioning support, and multidisciplinary field leadership. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed complex construction programs while maintaining strong performance in safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.
Currently serving as a Project Manager, Rushi leads the execution of mission-critical modular data center projects supporting artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure. His responsibilities include construction planning, project controls, heavy-lift coordination, workforce management, client coordination, change management, RFIs, turnover planning, commissioning readiness, and overall project execution. Quality assurance and quality control remain an important component of his expertise, enabling him to integrate quality processes throughout every phase of project delivery. His recent leadership includes managing a $120 million modular data center installation involving 78 OptiStax modules, more than 600,000 construction manhours, and a peak workforce of approximately 440 personnel.
Beyond project execution, Rushi has made original technical contributions through the development and implementation of project quality management systems, inspection and testing methodologies, turnover documentation frameworks, and operational readiness processes that improve project consistency, regulatory compliance, and commissioning efficiency. He has also played a significant role in supporting multiple successful ASME U, S, R, and National Board Stamp certification audits by establishing robust quality procedures, documentation systems, and code-compliance practices for complex fabrication and construction projects.
Rushi is an active contributor to the advancement of construction and project management practices through his professional publications, technical presentations, and knowledge sharing. His thought leadership focuses on modular construction, mission-critical infrastructure delivery, operational readiness, quality integration, and project execution methodologies that support the continued expansion of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure worldwide.

Rushi Jariwala is a Project Manager and Construction Executive with more than 20 years of experience leading large-scale industrial, petrochemical, manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure projects across the United States and India. He spe... Show more

Amit Kumar is an independent researcher and semiconductor verification professional with 16 years of experience in functional verification and formal verification. His expertise spans SoC and IP verification, verification environment development, test-bench architecture, test planning, assertion-based verification, formal verification, and code coverage analysis.
Throughout his career, Amit has worked extensively with hardware description and verification technologies including VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM, OVM, and SystemVerilog Assertions. His technical experience covers industry-standard protocols and technologies such as AMBA AXI, DDR, LPDDR, MIPI, CSI2, DPHY, MPHY, UniPro, and AHBlite. He has developed verification components including drivers, monitors, scoreboards, bus functional models, test suites, and comprehensive verification environments.
His professional experience includes SoC-level verification, flash controller verification, DRAM-related verification, interconnect verification, verification IP development, performance validation, and formal verification activities such as connectivity checks and property checking. He has also contributed to the development and support of verification IP for DDR and MIPI protocol families and has developed verification environments and test cases for complex semiconductor designs.
Amit holds a Master of Technology in Microelectronic Science, a Master of Science in Microelectronics & VLSI Design, and a Bachelor of Science in Electronics from Kurukshetra University. As an independent researcher, his areas of interest are grounded in his extensive professional experience in semiconductor verification, functional verification, formal verification, and advanced hardware verification methodologies.

Amit Kumar is an independent researcher and semiconductor verification professional with 16 years of experience in functional verification and formal verification. His expertise spans SoC and IP verification, verification environment development, tes... 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

Anastasia Krivenkovskaya is CTO of AKVANT Technologies, an independent applied-AI practice based in Prague. Since 2019 she has designed and delivered data and AI systems end to end for companies across the EU, from the data model and backend to the AI layer and the screens people work in, in industries from private capital to construction and manufacturing.

Her current work is AI agents for finance and operations: systems that read documents, propose accounting entries and check the books against the bank, with a person confirming every step, and control panels that give owners of mid-sized companies one honest view of their business. She is particularly interested in what it takes to move an AI system from an impressive demo to something a finance team is willing to rely on every day.

She speaks English, Czech, French, Spanish and Russian.

Anastasia Krivenkovskaya is CTO of AKVANT Technologies, an independent applied-AI practice based in Prague. Since 2019 she has designed and delivered data and AI systems end to end for companies across the EU, from the data model and backend to the A... Show more

Sumanto Kar is working as Assistant Project Manager at FOSSEE, IIT Bombay. He has worked extensively on eSim development, large-scale training, intern management, and technical projects related to simulation, PCB design, and optimization.

He is also currently pursuing his M. Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at IIT Bombay. He did his B. E. in Electronics Engineering from Mumbai University.

Sumanto Kar is working as Assistant Project Manager at FOSSEE, IIT Bombay. He has worked extensively on eSim development, large-scale training, intern management, and technical projects related to simulation, PCB design, and optimization. He is al... Show more

Omkar Mali is an offensive security researcher specializing in hardware hacking, embedded systems, IoT, automotive cybersecurity, and Operational Technology (OT). His research focuses on firmware reverse engineering, hardware interface exploitation, wireless security, and the security of cyber-physical systems. He has conducted security assessments across drones, industrial control systems, connected vehicles, medical devices, renewable energy infrastructure, and AI-enabled edge platforms.

His work explores how weaknesses in hardware, firmware, and communication protocols can be chained into practical attack paths against real-world systems. Omkar regularly develops proof-of-concept exploits and offensive research that bridge hardware security with modern cyber-physical environments, with an emphasis on actionable defensive guidance for manufacturers and security practitioners.

Omkar Mali is an offensive security researcher specializing in hardware hacking, embedded systems, IoT, automotive cybersecurity, and Operational Technology (OT). His research focuses on firmware reverse engineering, hardware interface exploitation, ... Show more

Alessandro Cardoso, Microsoft Program Architect. Former Microsoft MVP, speaker, author, evangelist and a subject matter expert in Azure, Data & AI, Security and Cloud Native

As a Program Architect at Microsoft, I am a trusted advisor with a customer-centric mindset, open-mindedness, and creativity. I have over 28 years of success in the IT industry, working with business leaders and stakeholders to solve complex problems, deliver excellence, and improve outcomes with leading technologies. I am a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) .

My mission is to make the market with innovative digital transformation and modernization projects, enabling and empowering customers to unlock their cloud journey, leverage the benefits of cloud computing, and enhance their security posture. I have received the prestigious 2023 Microsoft Platinum Summit Award for leading large-scale and high-quality cloud solutions for major customers across various industries and regions. I am also an international speaker, author, evangelist, and a former Microsoft MVP, with a passion for sharing my knowledge and insights with the community.

Past speak experiences include: TechEd/Ignite Australia and New Zeland (2009-2013); Azure Global Bootcamp; KubeSec Enterprise Summit (2021-2022), India Cloud Summit (2022-2023), Experts Live Australia 2023

Alessandro Cardoso, Microsoft Program Architect. Former Microsoft MVP, speaker, author, evangelist and a subject matter expert in Azure, Data & AI, Security and Cloud Native As a Program Architect at Microsoft, I am a trusted advisor with a custom... Show more

Jayanth Noonety is a systems power engineer specializing in Linux kernel engineering, system-on-chip power architecture, and low-level performance optimization for mobile computing platforms. His work centers on the trade-off that governs every modern processor: a device saves power by spending time in low-power states and feels responsive by leaving them quickly, and transition latency sets the price of both.

He works across Linux kernel subsystems including CPU idle and frequency management, energy-aware scheduling, device drivers, DMA engines, CPU latency constraints, and device tree platform configuration. His engineering contributions include reducing deep CPU sleep-state entry latency by over 80% on a flagship mobile SoC, cutting always-on processor wake latency from 83 ms to 10 ms, halving system suspend latency, and recovering deep sleep residency from 47.7% to 78.1% on a platform that had regressed against its predecessor. He authored the C-state breakeven characterization methodology adopted as the technical standard across three subsequent flagship processor generations, and built the automation that compressed each characterization pass from months into weeks.

Previously he worked on embedded mobile modem platforms, developing low-power 5G Layer 1 software, serving as global point of contact for six thermal mitigation features across sub-6GHz and mmWave subsystems, optimizing modem clock infrastructure, and resolving more than 100 production issues involving concurrency, memory corruption, and real-time operating systems. He also built automated validation pipelines for protocol state machines and low-level driver components.

His technical interests include real-time Linux scheduling, eBPF-based kernel telemetry, secure trusted execution environments, high-performance packet processing, and low-power audio driver architecture.

Jayanth holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering from the Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad. He was a global finalist at the CSAW Capture the Flag World Finals at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and has twice received corporate peer recognition for power engineering contributions on production silicon.

Jayanth Noonety is a systems power engineer specializing in Linux kernel engineering, system-on-chip power architecture, and low-level performance optimization for mobile computing platforms. His work centers on the trade-off that governs every moder... 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

James Bowen is a Principal Solutions Engineer for AI Business Solutions in Manufacturing & Mobility at Microsoft, helping enterprises drive digital transformation with Dynamics 365, Copilot, AI Agents, Azure, and M365. A longtime leader in the Microsoft Dynamics community, he brings technical sales leadership and a track record of building high-performing teams. Based in Atlanta, Georgia.

James Bowen is a Principal Solutions Engineer for AI Business Solutions in Manufacturing & Mobility at Microsoft, helping enterprises drive digital transformation with Dynamics 365, Copilot, AI Agents, Azure, and M365. A longtime leader in the Micros... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

Kirthi Shanbhag is a AI Engineer and UC Berkeley graduate with 15+ years of software engineering experience. She's passionate about building reliable, auditable AI systems for high-stakes environments. Her recent work on TraceMind, a multi-agent NeuroSymbolic system for medical triage demonstrates how to safely combine LLMs, symbolic reasoning, and knowledge graphs. She's thrilled to be a first-time speaker at NODES 26, diving into the practices that make AI systems trustworthy.

Kirthi Shanbhag is a AI Engineer and UC Berkeley graduate with 15+ years of software engineering experience. She's passionate about building reliable, auditable AI systems for high-stakes environments. Her recent work on TraceMind, a multi-agent Neu... Show more

Bryan has been involved in the development and deployment of solutions across the Microsoft stack since 2001, working in nearly every facet of architecture, software development, customization, deployment and project management.

Bryan has been involved in the development and deployment of solutions across the Microsoft stack since 2001, working in nearly every facet of architecture, software development, customization, deployment and project management. Show more

Naveen Sadaram is a seasoned Product Delivery and Commercial Operations leader with deep expertise in enterprise software fulfillment, automation, and reliability engineering. His career spans complex industrial and digital platforms, where he has consistently bridged the gap between technical execution and business outcomes. With a strong foundation in DevOps, CI/CD, and operational governance, he is recognized for bringing structure, clarity, and scalability to fast-moving product environments
In his current role at GE Vernova, Naveen leads global product delivery and reliability initiatives for Asset Performance Management and manufacturing software portfolios. He owns end-to-end delivery execution, ensuring alignment between commercial readiness, licensing accuracy, compliance, and technical implementation. His work emphasizes automation-driven fulfillment, standardized delivery pipelines, and the application of site reliability engineering principles to maintain system stability and customer confidence
Previously at GE Digital, Naveen supported large-scale customer deployments by strengthening system reliability, streamlining licensing workflows, and improving operational visibility. He collaborated closely with engineering, product, and field teams to enhance observability, automate repeatable processes, and reinforce cybersecurity practices within industrial environments. His approach consistently emphasized proactive issue prevention and disciplined execution across the software lifecycle
Earlier in his career, Naveen focused on release engineering and deployment automation, helping organizations improve environment consistency and delivery efficiency. Across all roles, he has demonstrated strong cross-functional leadership, mentoring engineers, refining operational frameworks, and championing continuous improvement. His work reflects a commitment to reliable delivery, transparent operations, and customer-centric execution within complex enterprise ecosystems.

Naveen Sadaram is a seasoned Product Delivery and Commercial Operations leader with deep expertise in enterprise software fulfillment, automation, and reliability engineering. His career spans complex industrial and digital platforms, where he has co... 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

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

Many times people told me that I should focus on one system or one programming language and become an expert in it. I never liked to listen to such advice.

During over 10 years of career as a SAP consultant, I worked on almost every SAP module ever released. My ABAP code written in Walldorf is probably still used by many companies. I hired, trained and managed tens of great technical consultants. Then I spent 6 years in the IoT and Edge AI business, building technical team while taking care of business development and delivering custom hardware solutions to clients on 4 continents, using (again) many technologies and programming languages.

Today I am still not an expert in a narrow domain, but thanks to that I am proud to join my mother company as someone with commercial experience and expertise in SAP, IoT, AI and Software Development, to take care of the entire technology stack and serve over 130 professionals as a Chief Technology Officer.

Many times people told me that I should focus on one system or one programming language and become an expert in it. I never liked to listen to such advice. During over 10 years of career as a SAP consultant, I worked on almost every SAP module eve... Show more

Sagar Gadekar is a seasoned enterprise IT technical product manager with extensive experience leading digital transformation initiatives and delivering scalable enterprise solutions. Based in San Jose, he brings a strong blend of technical depth and strategic vision, enabling organizations to align product innovation with business objectives. His expertise spans enterprise platforms such as Salesforce and SAP, along with full stack technologies, allowing him to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution.
In his current role at Lucid Motors, Sagar drives IT product strategy across enterprise systems, focusing on automation, integration architecture, and cloud-based application delivery. He has played a key role in designing and implementing robust solutions that support critical business operations, including CRM, manufacturing, and logistics systems. His work involves translating complex business needs into technical specifications, defining product roadmaps, and ensuring high standards for system reliability, scalability, and compliance. He is also deeply involved in fostering cross-functional collaboration, partnering with engineering, security, and business teams to deliver cohesive and resilient solutions.
Previously, Sagar contributed significantly to enterprise system implementations and supply chain digitization efforts. His experience includes leading SAP transformations, building integrations across manufacturing ecosystems, and developing full stack applications to enhance operational efficiency. He has also worked on advanced analytics and automation initiatives, helping organizations improve visibility, streamline workflows, and optimize decision-making processes.
Sagar’s career reflects a consistent focus on innovation, user-centric design, and continuous improvement. With a strong foundation in engineering and management, he combines analytical thinking with practical execution to deliver impactful technology solutions. His ability to navigate complex environments and drive strategic initiatives makes him a valuable leader in enterprise IT and product management.

Sagar Gadekar is a seasoned enterprise IT technical product manager with extensive experience leading digital transformation initiatives and delivering scalable enterprise solutions. Based in San Jose, he brings a strong blend of technical depth and ... Show more

Innovative and results-driven Senior Solution Engineer with over 20+ years of robust IT experience, designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise-scale data and AI solutions across Azure SQL Database, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse Analytics, Purview, and Databricks. Adept at leading complex migrations, modernizing legacy data estates, and architecting advanced analytics platforms that drive measurable business outcomes for organizations in energy, technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail, government, and public sector domains.

Leveraging nearly two decades of hands-on expertise, I bring deep technical insight, strategic vision, and a proven ability to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. My experience enables me to anticipate challenges, deliver innovative solutions, and mentor teams through digital transformation journeys.

Recognized for driving customer success through technical enablement, cost modeling, and governance best practices. Skilled in orchestrating cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and delivering workshops that accelerate cloud adoption and compliance. Passionate about empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their data, foster innovation, and maintain regulatory compliance in a rapidly evolving cloud landscape.

Innovative and results-driven Senior Solution Engineer with over 20+ years of robust IT experience, designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise-scale data and AI solutions across Azure SQL Database, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse Analytics, Purview, a... Show more