Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Amy Dix

Amy Dix

“A breath of fresh air, Amy inspires others through her positive outlook on life!”

Positive Psychology Practitioner, Happiness Expert, Two-Time No. 1 International Best-Selling Author

Amy inspires others to live life on a different level, rooted in positivity and pure happiness. Once Amy learned that she may only have 20 more years left to live, she started to think differently, make different choices, and help others to design the life they are meant to have.

Influenced by her mom, who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, Amy researched the science of positivity and happiness as illustrated in her latest book, “SEVEN MORE DAYS: Live a Life That's Bursting with Positivity and Happiness ... Before It's Too Late.” Seven More Days celebrates the transformative power of positivity and the potential of ultimate joy. It became a bestseller in eight countries and eight categories.

She now brings this message to the stage, creating a gripping experience of emotion, catapulting happiness, and challenging the chaos in today’s world.

“A breath of fresh air, Amy inspires others through her positive outlook on life!” Positive Psychology Practitioner, Happiness Expert, Two-Time No. 1 International Best-Selling Author Amy inspires others to live life on a different level, roote... Show more

Khilitchandra Prajapati

Khilitchandra Prajapati

Khilitchandra has been working with SQL Server, Data Warehouse & Business Intelligence projects for around 20 yrs. He is currently working as an Enterprise Data Architect in Australia.

He is community leader of Brisbane Data Platform User Group. He mainly works on Microsoft technologies, which includes Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Stack, SQL Server, SharePoint, SSAS, SSIS, SSRS, C#.Net etc. He is an avid Business Intelligence & Data Analytics enthusiast, speaker & blogger. He shares his knowledge, experience & expertise via this blog (http://www.bigator.com) to everyone.

Khilitchandra has been working with SQL Server, Data Warehouse & Business Intelligence projects for around 20 yrs. He is currently working as an Enterprise Data Architect in Australia. He is community leader of Brisbane Data Platform User Group. H... Show more

Kelly McKnight

Kelly McKnight

Kelly McKnight (she/her/hers) studied pre-med and chemistry at Harvard before transitioning into brewing. She was the head brewer at a small brewpub in Boston before being asked to move back to her hometown and brew for New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado. Kelly has been brewing for New Belgium for ten years where she began as a Production Brewer and quickly moved into R&D where she has been the Lead Research & Development Brewer for the past six years. She operates and manages all R&D brewing in the 10hL Pilot brewhouse. Kelly spends her time working with her team to innovate versions of future large brands that will go to scale on the production systems, collaborations with other breweries, base blends for the Wood Cellar, pure raw material research brews, and one-off specialties for the taprooms. Since her time in the R&D department Kelly and her team have won numerous medals and awards for their innovative beers including Voodoo Ranger Juice Force which is the #1 craft beer launch of all time.

When Megan Parisi had left Cambridge Brewing to be Brewmaster at Bluejacket in DC Kelly was the only female brewer in the state of Massachusetts. In 2011 she started the Pink Boots Boston Chapter to be able to connect with fellow female brewers in New England. After moving back to Colorado Kelly has taken several leadership roles in the local brewing community including Chapter Leader and Co-Leader for Fort Collins, CO. Since 2011 she has spent her time with Pink Boots organizing numerous collaboration brew days, meetups, and educational opportunities.

For nearly two decades Kelly has focused on her education as a brewer. This includes CAMRA, IBD, MBAA, Yakima Chief Hop School, numerous Innovation and sensory courses, international collaboration brews, domestic and international beer judging, and TasteTrek.

Kelly McKnight (she/her/hers) studied pre-med and chemistry at Harvard before transitioning into brewing. She was the head brewer at a small brewpub in Boston before being asked to move back to her hometown and brew for New Belgium Brewing in Fort Co... Show more

Vineet Raj Kapoor

Vineet Raj Kapoor

Vineet Raj Kapoor is Founder Director of SXILL and Chandigarh Design School. He is also India's official Industrial Design Technology Expert for Worldskills. Besides, he leads the Indian Delegation to ACE Fair Korea every year. He has been voted amongst Top 100 AVGC Movers of India at GAFX 2024, and Education Excellence in Higher Education Award, at Educators Conclave 2024. He has conducted Workshops/ Courses in BITS Pilani, Thapar, PEC, Chitkara, DY Patil University etc.

He leads the Indian Delegation to ACE (Asian Contents Exhibition) Fair, Gwangju, South Korea from 22-25 September 2022 (lead every year). He was also part of the Roundtable at Dubai Expo, Dubai on "Skilling Ecosystem" sponsored by FICCI/ Media and Entertainment Skills Council of India.

Listing of some of his engagements (mentioning only a few recent Events and Associations)

Awards & Achievements
• 2022-2024*: Lead Expert, IDT, Worldskills; SCM & CE, IDT, Indiaskills
• 9 Feb 2024: Education Excellence Award in Higher Education, Education Conclave, Chandigarh
• 9 Feb 2024: Top 100 AVGC Leaders of India, GAFX, Bangalore
• 14 Jan 2024: Best Animation & Design Institute 2023 (SXILL) - UK
• 24 Jun 2023: Eduspark Awards (Chandigarh Design School), AnimationXpress, Mumbai
• 20 Jun 2023: Education & Training Awards 2023 (SXILL) - UK
• 29 Jan 2023: Golden Globe Awards, UAE
• 20 Jan 2023: Indian Education & Edtech Awards (Chandigarh Design School), Delhi
• 28 May 2022: National Quality Awards, (SXILL), NQAA, Delhi
• 14 May 2022: Eduspark Awards (SXILL), AnimationXpress, Mumbai

Speaker at various Indian and International AVGC/ Content Events

• 25 April 2024: Education Conclave, IT Park, Chandigarh
• 7 January 2024: Peruvanam International Village Festival 2024, Thrissur
• 1 November 2023: SD Business School, Chandigarh
• 27 October 2023: ASIFA International Animation Day Event at GCA, Chandigarh
• 13 October 2023: Serious Play Conference, Toronto, Canada
• 22 June 2023: MOE and AICTE, IDE Bootcamp
• 29 April 2023: Design Thinking Workshop, BITS Pilani
• 24 March 2023: Speaker at DSC (Women), Chandigarh
• 2-3 March 2023: Design Thinking Workshop, DY Patil University, Pune
• 7 February 2023: Design Thinking and Narrative, JNU, Jaipur
• 16 January 2023: Founder's Gyaan -National Startup Day, BITS Pilani
• 14 December 2022: New Age Careers - Career Fest, Army Public School Chandimandir, and at 37 APS of Western Command
• 29 November 2022: Global Schoolpreneurs Summit 2022, ISB Mohali
• 26 July 2022: Design Thinking Workshop, CGC Landran
• 14 June 2022: Gamification of Innovation - Serious Play Conference, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
• 29 June 2022: Designing Happiness - World Design Day event under World Design Organization, NUST MISIS, Moscow
• 29 June 2022: The World of Industrial Design - MESC Event, New Delhi
• 5 May 2022: Freeing the Education Genie - Eduspark, AnimationXpress, Mumbai
• 23 March 2022: Skilling Ecosystem Roundtable at DubaiExpo Dubai, sponsored by Media and Entertainment Skills Council of India.
• 14 January 2022: Technology and Future Education - Indian Chamber for Service Industry

Jury/Mentor/ Judge

• 16-18 May 2024: Chief Expert & Skill Competition Manager (IDT) - Indiaskills, Government of India
• 29 March 2024: Chief Expert & Skill Competition Manager (IDT) - SNU, Noida, Indiaskills, Track 2, Government of India
• 12-14 March 2024: Chief Expert & Skill Competition Manager (IDT & Graphics) - Odisha Skill Dev Mission, Govt of Odisha
• 16 October 2023: Storytelling (Jury), Sheridan College, Oakville, Canada
• 10 October 2023: Serious Play Awards (Jury), Toronto, Canada
• December 2022: Jury - QS Reimagine Education Awards (Wharton School)
• 1-6 November 2022: Jury - BRICS Future Skills Challenge 2022 (5 BRICS Nations)
• 7-11 September 2022: Jury - Eurasian Skills Competition 2022 (20 nations)
• 27 June 2022: Jury - World Design DayChallenge, NUST MISIS, Moscow
• 15 April 2022: Jury - Serious Play Awards, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
• 1-30 April 2022: Jury - Smart India Hackathon, Government of India
• 14 March 2022: Jury Expert at 4th International Skills Competition at Khabarovsk
• 19 February 2022: Jury at HackBMU 5.0 BML Munjal University
• 15 February 2022: India's Industrial Design Technology Expert for Worldskills, Shanghai
• 6-9 January 2022: Jury - Indiaskills, Government of India

Faculty Development Programs/ Workshops

• 21 May 2024: FDP: Design Thinking, Thapar Institute, Patiala
• 20 Jan - 27 Apr 2024: Course: Creative Thinking for Professional Success, Thapar Institute, Patiala
• 15-16 September 2023: FDP: Design Thinking, Chitkara University
• 29 April 2023: Design Thinking Workshop, BITS Pilani
• 2-3 March 2023: Design Thinking Workshop, DY Patil University, Pune
• 26 July 2022: Design Thinking Workshop: CGC Landran, PTU, Landran
• Pune University - Design Thinking, Faculty Development Programs (2021, 2022)
• Futureskills - Conducted International Workshop in Industrial Design (2021)
• Global Content Bazaar - Panelist, International Markets, Mumbai (2020)
• iXDA - Keynote Speaker, iXDA, Chandigarh Chapter Innaugural Session at Netsolutions (2019)
• Many others for University Business School, PU, Kurukshetra University, DAVV, Indore, etc.
• TCSiON - TCSiON runs Game Design and Usability Courses by Vineet Raj Kapoor (2019-)
• Smart India Hackathon - Design Mentor of the Winning Team in Robotics (2017-18) and (2021-22)
• Shiksha.com - First Chief Mentor at Shiksha.com, and more than 4 million views on Quora (student guidance)
• GO48! International Challenge, Founder (2012-)
• Chitkara University - Design Thinking - Nailing the Problem to Solve (2023)

ACE Fair, Korea: Leader Indian Delegation
Worldskills India: IDT Expert
TCSiON: Expert, Game Design, Usability (UX)
iXDA Chandigarh: Local Leader
ASIFA India: Core Committee Member
Wharton QS: Jury
Association of Designers of India: Professional Member
Vidyadaan Guru, MESC, Government of India

Speaking Videos for reference

SD College - Speaker on Design Thinking
They Introduced me in this video, so you can skip this and come if required https://youtu.be/N6dAtf2mKz0
Here I start off on Design Thinking https://youtu.be/38P9AgQtqlM

University of Toronto - Gamifying Skill Training
https://youtu.be/yGTCgBVh3us

Dev Samaj - Motivational Lecture (India)
https://youtu.be/6qP0BluZtg8

The language in Indian lectures sometimes may change to Hindi and back due to the local audience preferences.

Vineet Raj Kapoor is Founder Director of SXILL and Chandigarh Design School. He is also India's official Industrial Design Technology Expert for Worldskills. Besides, he leads the Indian Delegation to ACE Fair Korea every year. He has been voted amon... Show more

Magdy Saleh

Magdy Saleh

Machine Learning Engineer at Predibase focusing on ML Infra

Machine Learning Engineer at Predibase focusing on ML Infra Show more

Reid Creviston

Reid Creviston

Reid Creviston is a dedicated advocate for inclusivity and accessibility. He is on a mission to empower organizations to create spaces that welcome individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. As a legally blind individual, Reid brings a unique perspective and deep commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in every facet of organizational culture.

With a passion for learning and development (L&D), Reid channels his expertise into facilitating transformative educational experiences. In fact, during his time at Dell, he facilitated 110 L&D training sessions worldwide and engaged over 8,000 employees. He believes that by investing in continuous learning and skill-building, organizations can unlock the full potential of their workforce while promoting a culture of growth and innovation.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Reid finds joy in the great outdoors. Whether he's exploring nature trails or hitting the slopes for a guided skiing adventure, Reid embraces every opportunity to connect with the natural world. He also enjoys the exhilarating sport of axe throwing, a testament to his adventurous spirit and zest for life outside of the office.

Reid Creviston is a dedicated advocate for inclusivity and accessibility. He is on a mission to empower organizations to create spaces that welcome individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. As a legally blind individual, Reid brings a unique pers... Show more

Aaron Morva

Aaron Morva

--- Deutsche Version ---

Aaron Morva ist ein leidenschaftlicher Microsoft 365-Experte und Power Platform-Enthusiast mit einem klaren Fokus auf innovative Lösungen und praxisnahe Umsetzung. Als erfahrener Berater bei der fme AG hat er eine beeindruckende Erfolgsbilanz bei der Entwicklung maßgeschneiderter Lösungen für verschiedene Branchen.
Mit seinem Hintergrund als Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration und einem breiten Spektrum an Zertifizierungen kombiniert Aaron seine analytische Denkweise mit kreativem Technologieeinsatz, um transformative Projekte zu realisieren. Zu seinen bisher erfolgreichsten Projekten zählen die Entwicklung einer Wissensmanagement-Plattform, eines Hubs für die Erstellung und Nutzung von intelligenten Meeting-Notizen, einer App zur Ressourcenüberwachung sowie einer Anwendung für Gesundheitschecks.

--- English version ---

Aaron Morva is a passionate Microsoft 365 expert and Power Platform enthusiast with a clear focus on innovative solutions and hands-on implementation. As an experienced consultant at fme AG, he has an impressive track record in developing customized solutions for various industries.
With a background as an IT specialist for system integration and a broad range of certifications, Aaron combines his analytical mindset with creative application of technology to realize transformative projects. His most successful projects to date include the development of a knowledge management platform, a hub for the creation and use of smart meeting notes, a resource monitoring app and a health check application.

--- Deutsche Version --- Aaron Morva ist ein leidenschaftlicher Microsoft 365-Experte und Power Platform-Enthusiast mit einem klaren Fokus auf innovative Lösungen und praxisnahe Umsetzung. Als erfahrener Berater bei der fme AG hat er eine beeindru... Show more

Amber Robinson

Amber Robinson

With a background in architecture and a decade of leading digital transformations, Amber Robinson brings a unique people-centric approach to the tech world. Driven by the belief that successful projects don't just deliver new features, but also transform how we work and live, she excels at uncovering user needs and aligning them with business goals. A champion of collaboration, Amber thrives on turning challenges into opportunities.

With a background in architecture and a decade of leading digital transformations, Amber Robinson brings a unique people-centric approach to the tech world. Driven by the belief that successful projects don't just deliver new features, but also trans... Show more

Kevin Brunton

Kevin Brunton

Providing clients solutions across the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform to meet the client's unique requirements.

Providing clients solutions across the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform to meet the client's unique requirements. Show more

Mark Weimann

Mark Weimann

Mark Weimann has over 23 years experience as a full time presales professional including the last 8 years with Microsoft as part of their Dynamics Enterprise Sales team. He is an acknowledged leader in Presales and Storytelling and has regularly conducted training events for Microsoft and Microsoft partners. During his time as a Microsoft Technical Specialist he was part of the teams that won many large deals and awards.

Mark Weimann has over 23 years experience as a full time presales professional including the last 8 years with Microsoft as part of their Dynamics Enterprise Sales team. He is an acknowledged leader in Presales and Storytelling and has regularly cond... Show more

Stephen Borengasser

Stephen Borengasser

Stephen is a corporate leader, TEDx speaker, and founder of Tech Leaders Unlocked with a mission: To humanize leadership in technology for lasting prosperity.

His rich corporate leadership career spans over 2 decades, 3 continents, and 14 countries. Stephen speaks on the power people-first leadership as the best way to lead the next generation of employees, organizations, and communities. Stephen is a dad of two adult Gen Z technologists who refer to him as "big man." He lives outside Atlanta.

Stephen is a corporate leader, TEDx speaker, and founder of Tech Leaders Unlocked with a mission: To humanize leadership in technology for lasting prosperity. His rich corporate leadership career spans over 2 decades, 3 continents, and 14 countrie... Show more

Brian McDonald

Brian McDonald

Brian K. McDonald, Author of Pro SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services through Apress. Brian is a serial entrepreneur and currently is the CEO and CDA for Patriot Consulting. A Veteran owned business in Jacksonville, FL where we serve our clients with integrity & improve their organizational efficiencies with data management expertise and creating actionable insights into their data. Brian was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio but he currently lives in JAX with his beautiful wife and his two children; Bailey and Kylie.

Brian has over 25 years of expertise in Enterprise Data Management Strategy, Organizational Leadership, architecting data warehouses, data modeling, database administration, SQL Server Reporting Services/Power BI/Tableau/Microstrategy, Integration Services/Azure Data Factory, and has dabbled in Analysis Services. He has worked as an application developer, network administrator, and database administrator throughout his IT career. Brian takes pride in all his projects and diligently works to not only meet expectations, but greatly exceed them. All characteristics engrained in him while serving his country in the United States Marine Corps.

In addition to authoring a book, Brian has written for many industry websites (SQLServerCentral & the retired BIDN) and continually strives to improve his skill set both professionally and personally. Brian has presented for user groups, Code Camps, SQL Rally and many SQL Saturday events in the U.S. When not working, Brian enjoys "geeking" out with his wife Sherri and binge-watching Hallmark’s Christmas movies.

Brian K. McDonald, Author of Pro SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services through Apress. Brian is a serial entrepreneur and currently is the CEO and CDA for Patriot Consulting. A Veteran owned business in Jacksonville, FL where we serve our clients with i... Show more

JP Soltesz

JP Soltesz

Strategist, innovator, data interpreter, futurist. JP Soltesz brings decades of experience from a variety of industries, from the media to financial services, technology to commercial real estate, and economic consulting to insurance. JP has experience leading strategic planning at both startups and at global conglomerates like GE, where he helped define how the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), 3-D Printing, and Open and Crowd Sourcing would shape the future of work.

At his speaking events, JP weaves data analysis with engaging anecdotes drawn from his experience in Sales, Marketing, and Corporate Strategic leadership roles.

JP authored a white paper titled The Workforce of the Future, examining how AI, predictive analytics, and advanced manufacturing will change the way humans are put to work.

JP has spoken at dozens of events and conferences, including:
- The Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference Opening Plenary, St. Johns, Canada
- Minds and Machines, San Francisco, USA
- The American Chamber of Commerce 25th Anniversary of Doing Business in Hungary, Budapest, Hungary
- GE’s XLP Conference, Dubai, UAE

JP ends his talks, blog posts, and presentations with the uplifting words “Keep Working Everyone” to encourage audiences to be proactive and productive members of the global workforce and economy.

Strategist, innovator, data interpreter, futurist. JP Soltesz brings decades of experience from a variety of industries, from the media to financial services, technology to commercial real estate, and economic consulting to insurance. JP has experien... Show more

Wolfgang Lienhart

Wolfgang Lienhart

Wolfgang is a passionate product management enthusiast who puts the why into products to meet customer value and improve positive product experience. He strongly believe that any company will benefit from the customer-centric view on products and can win happy customers with the help of product management.

Wolfgang is a passionate product management enthusiast who puts the why into products to meet customer value and improve positive product experience. He strongly believe that any company will benefit from the customer-centric view on products and can... Show more

Pirmin Bercher

Pirmin Bercher

33 years of ERP implementations, 22 years with AX / D365 in pharma business.

33 years of ERP implementations, 22 years with AX / D365 in pharma business. Show more

Ketan Sethi

Ketan Sethi

Working with Sitecore since 2019 on Commerce, Experience and Content Hub platforms.
I enjoy solving business challenges using technology and Strategy.

Working with Sitecore since 2019 on Commerce, Experience and Content Hub platforms. I enjoy solving business challenges using technology and Strategy. Show more

Fukiat Julnual

Fukiat Julnual

Experienced Technical Evangelist with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in Data Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, and Azure Application Development.

Experienced Technical Evangelist with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in Data Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, and Azure Application Development. Show more

Trevor Burton-McCreadie

Trevor Burton-McCreadie

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

Curtis Hughes

Curtis Hughes

Curtis Hughes has had a unique journey - from consultant to CIO - where he currently serves and is responsible for defining and executing his company’s global technology strategy, providing collaborative, innovative and transformational solutions for customers, partners, and employees around the world.

Curtis has spent more than two decades as a trusted business leader and technology advisor for corporations and government agencies across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. During this time, he founded or co-founded 3 companies, and became a well-known expert on topics such as leadership, digital transformation, digital workplaces, technology adoption and change management, employee and customer engagement, and the future of work.

Curtis holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) and has previously served in a leadership role for the Information Technology Advisory Council (ITAC) for the American Red Cross and was a member of the Board of Advisors for the UNC Charlotte College of Computing and Informatics (CCI).

In 2012, Curtis was named as one of Charlotte's "40 Under 40" in recognition of his business accomplishments and commitment to the community. He frequently shares his journey and experience by writing on leadership and technology trends and speaking at business and technology conferences around the world.

Curtis Hughes has had a unique journey - from consultant to CIO - where he currently serves and is responsible for defining and executing his company’s global technology strategy, providing collaborative, innovative and transformational solutions for... Show more

Manfred Wolff

Manfred Wolff

see https://www.xing.com/profile/Manfred_Wolff/cv?sc_o=mxb_p

bis 1992 Anwendungsprogrammierer im Bereich SPS
1992 - 1998 Studium der Informatik, Abschluss Diplom
ab 1996 Freiberuflicher Entwickler, Architekt, agile Coach ....
ab 2014 Technical Senior Consultant bei team neusta in Bremen
ab 2019 Professional Coach, agiler Coach

see https://www.xing.com/profile/Manfred_Wolff/cv?sc_o=mxb_p bis 1992 Anwendungsprogrammierer im Bereich SPS 1992 - 1998 Studium der Informatik, Abschluss Diplom ab 1996 Freiberuflicher Entwickler, Architekt, agile Coach .... ab 2014 Technical ... Show more

Marco Pecoraro

Marco Pecoraro

Husband of Cristina and proud Father of Davide and Chiara.

Mechanical engineer with more than 8 years of experience in the EPC business with a deep passion for new technologies and innovations, especially impacting the Engineering, Procurement and Construction sector and material management.

Husband of Cristina and proud Father of Davide and Chiara. Mechanical engineer with more than 8 years of experience in the EPC business with a deep passion for new technologies and innovations, especially impacting the Engineering, Procurement and... Show more

Debabrata Dash

Debabrata Dash

Equipped with a solid 11+ yrs experience as Digital Leader, Technology expert & leader, Business IT Collaborator, Strategic Leader in Presales Solution, Lead Architect and growth enabler. At heart an entrepreneurial, learner, innovator & problem solver. A dreamer with a passion to excel, take risks, and put clients with employees first, likes indulging in new and creative activities, working with different people, in challenging environment and take social initiatives.

Core competency- Architect solutions,leading Presales activities globally, Web & Business App Development, Infrastructure, Business Case creation, IT consulting, Solution Roadmap creation, Strategy Consulting, Strategy development & execution, post De-merger setup, and Cloud (development, implementation, Architecture & migration).

Equipped with a solid 11+ yrs experience as Digital Leader, Technology expert & leader, Business IT Collaborator, Strategic Leader in Presales Solution, Lead Architect and growth enabler. At heart an entrepreneurial, learner, innovator & problem solv... Show more

Bill Bensing

Bill Bensing

Meet Bill Bensing, the tech guru who discovered the power of Notepad and hasn't stopped fueling the world with tech ever since. He's passionate about creating inclusive environments that allow anyone to develop software and takes pride in building Shadow IT organizations. Yes, you heard that right - he believes in the magic of Shadow IT and how it can drive real Business-IT alignment.

As if that weren't impressive enough, Bill is also a co-author of Investments Unlimited. The book describes bringing security, compliance, and audit into the software delivery lifecycle by automating governance. It's a novel that will make you want to trade your favorite book for it!

But that's not all. Bill's day job is the founder of Attestify and a Governance Engineering evangelist. By night, he's a dreamer, researcher, and creator of various open-source projects. You could say he's a tech superhero fighting for a better world!

Meet Bill Bensing, the tech guru who discovered the power of Notepad and hasn't stopped fueling the world with tech ever since. He's passionate about creating inclusive environments that allow anyone to develop software and takes pride in building Sh... Show more

Robert Hull

Robert Hull

Executive business leader with integrity and demonstrated experience in discovering trends and implementing cost savings practices for many types of industry. Expertise lies in exceptional analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities. These techniques are crucial for identifying organizational risk (balance sheet, IT, and regulatory) and determining whether to accept, transfer, or mitigate risk. Effective in identifying strategic opportunities, transforming complex data into competitive strategies and tactics for businesses, and driving development processes within simple or complex organizations. A confident communicator, negotiator, and motivator known for possessing strong relationship building skills coupled with the ability to collaborate and influence a broad spectrum of professionals across all levels of an organization. This leads to strategic partnerships and improved processes in complex environments.

Executive business leader with integrity and demonstrated experience in discovering trends and implementing cost savings practices for many types of industry. Expertise lies in exceptional analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities. ... Show more

Dan LeFebvre

Dan LeFebvre

Dan LeFebvre was the first Certified Scrum Coach in New England with over forty years in product development as a developer, manager, director, and coach. He has been applying agile practices to successfully deliver products since 2003. He has worked with Dr. Sutherland since 2009.

Dan spent two years as the internal agile coach for Kronos, a Boston-based Software Company, where he coordinated and implemented Scrum within the 700-person engineering organization across all sites including Massachusetts, Atlanta, Chicago, Oregon, Montreal, British Columbia, Belgium, and India. This resulted in increased visibility into the development process and a reduction in defects by 60% in 18 months.

Dan has consulted and coached organizations across various industries including finance, automotive, medical devices, IT, oil & gas, and manufacturing. Dan has coached software teams, hardware product teams, IT operations teams, and executive leadership.

Dan holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Boston University. He is a Registered Scrum Trainer Fellow.

Dan LeFebvre was the first Certified Scrum Coach in New England with over forty years in product development as a developer, manager, director, and coach. He has been applying agile practices to successfully deliver products since 2003. He has worked... Show more

Dishan Otieno

Dishan Otieno

With one and a half years of immersive experience as a Research Assistant, I am driven by an unquenchable passion for the dynamic realms of Research and Development, specifically in the captivating fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). My journey has led me to become a dedicated architect of innovative IoT devices, finely crafted for the sphere of smart agriculture, where technology converges with sustainability to shape a brighter future. Beyond my research work, I proudly serve as a member of the Inaugural Advisory Board of the Sustainable as a Science WorkGroup, contributing to the collective mission of advancing sustainability through scientific innovation. My unwavering commitment to innovation fuels my pursuit of pioneering solutions that transcend boundaries and define the future.

With one and a half years of immersive experience as a Research Assistant, I am driven by an unquenchable passion for the dynamic realms of Research and Development, specifically in the captivating fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Inter... Show more

Reza Azimi

Reza Azimi

The speaker has 9 years of MS BI experience. However, it is his first time conducting an on-person session on the BI topic. Therefore, he may lack some experiences but he will do his utter most to make it a success.

The speaker has 9 years of MS BI experience. However, it is his first time conducting an on-person session on the BI topic. Therefore, he may lack some experiences but he will do his utter most to make it a success. Show more

Yoel Frischoff

Yoel Frischoff

I am a hands-on product consultant at TheRoad, specializing in “Zero to One” phase and major pivots.
My strategic consulting experience comes into play in the crucial stages of product initiation and business modeling: Unit economics, life time value, pricing, distribution, acquisition funnels, and business derived KPIs.

I am a hands-on product consultant at TheRoad, specializing in “Zero to One” phase and major pivots. My strategic consulting experience comes into play in the crucial stages of product initiation and business modeling: Unit economics, life time valu... Show more

Claire Donald

Claire Donald

Claire is a Technical Leader with over 20 years’ experience managing and leading product engineering teams

Claire is a Technical Leader with over 20 years’ experience managing and leading product engineering teams Show more

Karina Ochoa

Karina Ochoa

Meta Spark Official Instructor, Digital Fashion Creator with over 10 years of experience, Her work has been published in Vogue Scandinavia, Vogue Mexico, and more. She is a Speaker and an activist for digital fashion innovation and sustainability.

Meta Spark Official Instructor, Digital Fashion Creator with over 10 years of experience, Her work has been published in Vogue Scandinavia, Vogue Mexico, and more. She is a Speaker and an activist for digital fashion innovation and sustainability. Show more

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