Esat Canli is Chief of Staff and Head of Middle East at EchoTwin AI, a Hub71-selected physical AI company deploying computer vision and digital twin technology for municipal clients across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Before EchoTwin, he spent five years at Autotech Ventures — a $600M AUM mobility-focused VC fund in Menlo Park — where he sourced and co-led $33.5M in investments across 13 transactions and built the fund's AI-powered deal pipeline from 800 to over 9,000 startups per year. He works at the intersection of venture capital, physical AI, and smart city infrastructure, with active deployments across Gulf municipalities including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Esat Canli is Chief of Staff and Head of Middle East at EchoTwin AI, a Hub71-selected physical AI company deploying computer vision and digital twin technology for municipal clients across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Before EchoTwin, he spent f... Show more

Utkarshkumar Sanjaybhai Shah is an Embedded Systems and Firmware Engineer with over a decade of experience building mission-critical solutions across semiconductor manufacturing, automotive OTA infrastructure, industrial automation, and secure distributed communication systems.
Currently a Software Engineer IV at Lam Research Corporation, Utkarsh leads firmware development for high-precision RF impedance matching systems built on the Xilinx Zynq-7000+ SoC, translating complex RF requirements into production-ready embedded control solutions. His work spans closed-loop control algorithms, EtherCAT-based actuation systems, and smart PCBA platforms that directly improve reliability in semiconductor processing equipment.
Before Lam, Utkarsh served as Firmware Engineer and Firmware Lead at Sibros Technologies, where he architected scalable OTA update frameworks and UDS-based diagnostic stacks deployed across distributed vehicle ECU networks. He brings extensive experience working with various real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded platforms, enabling him to design deterministic, memory-optimized firmware for resource-constrained environments. This expertise has been consistently applied across roles at Xylem Water Solutions, Aricent Technologies, and Schenck Rotec.
Utkarsh holds a Master of Technology in Control and Automation from Nirma University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Saurashtra University. He is a published researcher, Agile Scrum-certified, and a recipient of multiple industry awards recognizing innovation and technical excellence.
With hands-on command of protocols including CAN, EtherCAT, UDS, MQTT, and G.hn PLC, Utkarsh brings both the depth of a systems thinker and the precision of a production engineer to every project he leads.

Utkarshkumar Sanjaybhai Shah is an Embedded Systems and Firmware Engineer with over a decade of experience building mission-critical solutions across semiconductor manufacturing, automotive OTA infrastructure, industrial automation, and secure distri... 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

I am a Computer Science graduate and CAD/Data Automation professional with experience across data center design workflows, AutoCAD automation, process improvement, data analytics, and FMCG market research. I currently work as a CAD Tech 2 at Astreya, supporting Google data center design workflows by building custom tools that reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and streamline engineering processes.
My background also includes FMCG and consumer insights experience, where I worked with panel Data, market research data, SQL, Power BI, dashboards, survey operations, and client reporting for business decision-making. I am passionate about using technology to solve real workflow problems, improve productivity, and help teams work more efficiently. I enjoy sharing practical lessons around automation, workflow improvement, analytics, and career growth in tech.

I am a Computer Science graduate and CAD/Data Automation professional with experience across data center design workflows, AutoCAD automation, process improvement, data analytics, and FMCG market research. I currently work as a CAD Tech 2 at Astreya,... Show more

I just build stuffs and enjoy my life

I just build stuffs and enjoy my life 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

Diana is a Software Engineer at Apple . Her main passion is to create side projects that will automate her life. These can be of any field, from 3d modeling and printing to furniture design, hardware and software.

Diana holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and 6 years of experience as a Software Engineer in 4 different companies.

Other than that, she is a mother of 2 cats and an iRobot: Chiara, Alberto, and Albrecht respectively.

Follow her on Twitter:
@gastrin_diana and @thankyouthanks3 (her polite bot)

Diana is a Software Engineer at Apple . Her main passion is to create side projects that will automate her life. These can be of any field, from 3d modeling and printing to furniture design, hardware and software. Diana holds a B.Sc. in Computer S... Show more

Garrett Hammonds is the founder of Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM), a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, digital advertising, and web development & design. Garrett has spent 9+ years helping organizations grow — from local mom-and-pop shops to Fortune 500–owned companies — across industries including manufacturing, logistics, eCommerce, and energy. His recent focus is set on how AI and shifting search behavior are reshaping content discovery.

Garrett Hammonds is the founder of Hammonds Media & Marketing (HMM), a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, digital advertising, and web development & design. Garrett has spent 9+ years helping organizations grow — from local mo... 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

Over 20 years of experience implementing AX09 through D365 in manufacturing environments. Roles held include: End User Business Analyst, Senior Supply Chain Consultant and Project Manager, and Multi-Company ERP Manager responsible for ongoing system and process changes as well as support.

Over 20 years of experience implementing AX09 through D365 in manufacturing environments. Roles held include: End User Business Analyst, Senior Supply Chain Consultant and Project Manager, and Multi-Company ERP Manager responsible for ongoing system ... Show more

J'ai toujours cultivé une certaine polyvalence dont les différentes facettes s'enrichissent mutuellement.
Coach professionnel et agiliste, j'écoute et je questionne individus et organisations pour les aider à clarifier leurs problématiques et à construire leurs propres solutions.

J'ai toujours cultivé une certaine polyvalence dont les différentes facettes s'enrichissent mutuellement. Coach professionnel et agiliste, j'écoute et je questionne individus et organisations pour les aider à clarifier leurs problématiques et à cons... Show more

Siddharth Bellad is an AI builder and product thinker currently completing his Master's at Duke. With a background in process engineering and no CS degree, he taught himself to build with AI and in doing so, ran into every UX wall an AI product can create. He's built MVPs, shipped agents, competed in AI hackathons, and landed a product internship at an enterprise tech company. His perspective is from the inside: what builders actually trade away when moving fast, and what it costs the humans on the other end.

Siddharth Bellad is an AI builder and product thinker currently completing his Master's at Duke. With a background in process engineering and no CS degree, he taught himself to build with AI and in doing so, ran into every UX wall an AI product can c... Show more

Yuvaraj Govindarajulu is a technical leader with over a decade of experience in AI, Cybersecurity and Embedded Systems R&D. He is the AVP - Product Engineering & Head of Research at Protectt.ai. He is the co-lead of the OWASP AI Bill of Materials Project and the Co-Author, Workstream lead (Harmonization) at the OWASP AI Exchange. With over 22+ International patents filed, his key areas of focus include AI Red Teaming, GenAI Guardrails, Ransomware Attacks on AI Systems and AI supply chain Security.

Yuvaraj is a co-author and a key contributor to the AI Security Testing section, GenAI Red Teaming Guide, Agentic AI Red Teaming Guide. Previously, Yuvaraj was an active member of standard bodies shaping global AI security, including ETSI and ISO. His previous talks and publications include presentations at prominent conferences such as OWASP AppSec EU, BSI IT Security congress, NeurIPS, DEFCON and IEEE SecDev. Yuvaraj also served as the technical lead for the EU Horizon Project "COBALT", with focus on continuous AI certification. With a proven track record of innovation, he has developed novel solutions that have translated into products and impactful industry contributions.

Yuvaraj Govindarajulu is a technical leader with over a decade of experience in AI, Cybersecurity and Embedded Systems R&D. He is the AVP - Product Engineering & Head of Research at Protectt.ai. He is the co-lead of the OWASP AI Bill of Materials Pro... Show more

Kevin's 25+ year tenure at Microsoft has been dedicated to integration solutions and products. Continuing on that journey he is now focused on cloud middleware and real-time streaming leading Microsoft's Azure Messaging services which includes Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Event Grid, Azure Relay and Azure Stream Analytics.

Kevin's 25+ year tenure at Microsoft has been dedicated to integration solutions and products. Continuing on that journey he is now focused on cloud middleware and real-time streaming leading Microsoft's Azure Messaging services which includes Azure ... Show more

Rick is a solution director at Razor where he works with companies to refine their IT strategy and roadmap. He has been developing software for over 25 years, mostly on the Microsoft stack and worked in consultancy and in-house roles. Rick co-founded and still runs DotNetNorth - a community Meetup group in Manchester for developers and technologists interested in Microsoft technologies, and he regularly speaks at community and industry events. In recognition of his community work, Rick has held the Microsoft MVP award since 2013.

Rick is a solution director at Razor where he works with companies to refine their IT strategy and roadmap. He has been developing software for over 25 years, mostly on the Microsoft stack and worked in consultancy and in-house roles. Rick co-founded... Show more

Soy Pedro Castillo, Ingeniero Informático. Me apasiona profundamente el mundo de los datos y su potencial para revelar verdades ocultas. En mi actual rol como Analista de Datos, tengo el privilegio de sumergirme en la complejidad de los datos, analizándolos hasta que revelan sus secretos más profundos. He tenido la oportunidad de liderar proyectos en diversos sectores, desde la industria minera hasta el retail y la salud. Mi objetivo es utilizar mi experiencia para desentrañar patrones y tendencias significativas que impulsen la toma de decisiones informadas y estratégicas en cualquier campo en el que trabajo.

Soy Pedro Castillo, Ingeniero Informático. Me apasiona profundamente el mundo de los datos y su potencial para revelar verdades ocultas. En mi actual rol como Analista de Datos, tengo el privilegio de sumergirme en la complejidad de los datos, analiz... Show more

Chandan Dutta has over two decades of data and software development experience. He has worked in different verticals, like finance (Swiss Bank Corporation in Basel, Van Lanschot in 's-Hertogenbosch and Nations Bank in Charlotte, NC), manufacturing (Hewlett-Packard, Clorox) and healthcare (McKesson, Military Healthcare).
Chandan joined Improving in 2024. He holds a Master of Science in Physics and later in Cryogenic Engineering. He did his research in Theoretical Physics before getting into information technology.
He achieved the following certifications: Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional, Microsoft SQL Server Admin, Azure Administration Associate, PMP, Certified ScrumMaster, CPHIMS, ITIL Foundation, SAS Intelligence Platform Deployment Professional, etc.

Chandan Dutta has over two decades of data and software development experience. He has worked in different verticals, like finance (Swiss Bank Corporation in Basel, Van Lanschot in 's-Hertogenbosch and Nations Bank in Charlotte, NC), manufacturing (H... Show more

VishnuVardhan Reddy Kaithapuram is a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Ads specializing in big data and backend engineering. He builds large-scale data pipelines using Spark and Scala, optimizes OpenSearch ingestion systems, and develops APIs serving advertiser-facing analytics. His research paper on automating data governance using machine learning was published in the Journal of Big Data (Springer Nature) in 2026, emerging directly from real-world engineering challenges at Amazon. He brings a unique perspective that bridges production-grade engineering with academic rigor, focusing on scalable, intelligent systems that solve practical problems at scale.

VishnuVardhan Reddy Kaithapuram is a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Ads specializing in big data and backend engineering. He builds large-scale data pipelines using Spark and Scala, optimizes OpenSearch ingestion systems, and develops APIs s... 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

Mourtaza Fazlehoussen is a Microsoft MVP in Azure AI Foundry and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), driving AI-powered digital transformation with a focus on secure, responsible, and human-centric innovation.

He architects enterprise AI systems that blend automation, security, and measurable real-world impact. With a growing interest in Health in AI, Mourtaza aspires to shape solutions that improve human life, healthcare accessibility, and overall well-being.

He is a frequent speaker at global events such as aMP, Experts Live, CollabDays, and MVP Connect, where he shares insights on AI adoption, multi-agent systems, and applied intelligence.

Additionally, Mourtaza co-founded initiatives like Tech Talk Pune and the Microsoft 365 & Dynamics 365 User Group, promoting grassroots tech learning, as well as HiFi Library, an educational platform that helps children build confidence and communication skills.

His mission is simple: to make AI accessible, trustworthy, and meaningful—for people, for business, for health, and for the future.

Mourtaza Fazlehoussen is a Microsoft MVP in Azure AI Foundry and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), driving AI-powered digital transformation with a focus on secure, responsible, and human-centric innovation. He architects enterprise AI systems ... 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

Vishnu Prasad is an accomplished SAP EWM Solution Architect with over 12 years of global experience in SAP consulting, business process optimization, and project management. He has led multiple end-to-end implementations, rollouts, and support projects across diverse industries, specializing in Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) solutions in both decentralized and embedded S/4HANA environments.
Vishnu brings deep expertise in design, configuration, and customization of SAP EWM processes, with proven ability to integrate seamlessly with cross-functional modules such as MM/IM, TM, SD, PP, PM, and QM. His strong technical and functional skills are complemented by his leadership in mentoring development teams, gathering requirements, conducting workshops, and delivering user training. With a hands-on approach, he has successfully driven UAT, cutover activities, and hyper-care support, ensuring smooth go-lives and operational stability.
His professional journey includes working with leading global organizations such as Halliburton, Mosaic, Tronox, Constellation Brands, YASREF, Ford, and BASF. In these engagements, he has collaborated closely with business stakeholders to align warehouse operations with enterprise goals, designed advanced interfaces with automated storage systems, and developed RF and Neptune-based custom solutions to enhance operational efficiency. His work has consistently focused on real-time inventory management, predictive maintenance, and advanced logistics integration, enabling clients to improve inventory accuracy, reduce costs, and streamline supply chain performance.
Beyond technical excellence, Vishnu has been instrumental in driving business transformation initiatives. He has led workshops, delivered demos, and prepared comprehensive documentation and training materials to ensure client readiness. His contributions extend to security role design, process governance, and compliance alignment, ensuring that warehouse solutions meet both operational and regulatory standards.
Vishnu holds a Master’s degree in Software Systems from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), India, and a Bachelor’s in Information Technology from SRM University, India. He is a SAP Certified Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) Consultant, reinforcing his credentials as a trusted advisor in the supply chain and ERP domain.
With his strong foundation in SAP EWM architecture, end-to-end project delivery, and cross-industry expertise, Vishnu continues to help enterprises optimize warehouse operations, enhance scalability, and achieve measurable business outcomes.

Vishnu Prasad is an accomplished SAP EWM Solution Architect with over 12 years of global experience in SAP consulting, business process optimization, and project management. He has led multiple end-to-end implementations, rollouts, and support projec... Show more

Diego Cabrera Ingeniero civil metalúrgico con experiencia en minería y en Power Bi.

Creador de cursos de Power Bi enfocado en la minería y canal de YouTube.

Link del canal
https://www.youtube.com/@PBIMINERIA/videos

Me gustas las visualizaciones y contar historias para ayudar a las organizaciones a tomar mejores decisiones con los datos

Diego Cabrera Ingeniero civil metalúrgico con experiencia en minería y en Power Bi. Creador de cursos de Power Bi enfocado en la minería y canal de YouTube. Link del canal https://www.youtube.com/@PBIMINERIA/videos Me gustas las visualizac... Show more

Catherine Marsan-Loyer, M.Sc.A., P.Eng., is the Sustainable Projects Coordinator at C2MI (MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre), where she leads initiatives advancing environmental responsibility in the microelectronics and semiconductor sectors. She has contributed to industry-recognized research on low-emission etch chemistry evaluation and sustainable manufacturing practices, including work published by IEEE and SEMI. Her current projects span biosourced epoxy resins for microelectronics assembly, water and energy management strategies for semiconductor fabrication plants, circularity in semiconductor waste streams, additive manufacturing for circuit boards and photoresist inkjet applications, and innovations in photonics.

Catherine Marsan-Loyer, M.Sc.A., P.Eng., is the Sustainable Projects Coordinator at C2MI (MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre), where she leads initiatives advancing environmental responsibility in the microelectronics and semiconductor sectors. Sh... Show more

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power intellectual property design, and digital design verification.
Kumar holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2003) and a Bachelor of Technology degree with honors in Electrical Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra (1999). Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in more than 40 successful Silicon tapeouts spanning from 90nm to cutting-edge 3nm technology nodes.
Before joining Apple in 2020, Kumar held progressive leadership roles at Qualcomm Inc., where he served as Principal Engineer and primary design lead for multiple Low Power IPs including CPR (Core Power Reducer), Dynamic voltage frequency scaling and Voltage droop sensing systems. His expertise encompasses System Architecture, RTL coding, integration, power-aware synthesis, formal verification, and static timing analysis.
Kumar is an accomplished inventor with three issued US patents in power management technologies, including innovations in multiple-chiplet systems and dynamic voltage adjustment. His technical leadership extends to mentoring engineering teams across multiple geographies and driving automation initiatives to improve development efficiency.
Currently residing in San Diego, California, Kumar continues to push the boundaries of semiconductor design while leading cross-functional teams in delivering next-generation modem solutions.

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power ... Show more

Honggyu Kim is a principal software engineer at SK hynix. His interests are memory profiling and management in the Linux kernel especially focusing on CXL memory expansion solutions. He has also worked on tracing, binary analysis tools as well as performance and memory profiling tools using and developing various open source project tools.

Honggyu Kim is a principal software engineer at SK hynix. His interests are memory profiling and management in the Linux kernel especially focusing on CXL memory expansion solutions. He has also worked on tracing, binary analysis tools as well as per... Show more

Mossaab Souaissa est DSI dans l’industrie textile depuis plus de 11 ans, avec une expérience terrain sur les systèmes ERP, MES, infrastructure et automatisation de production.

Il développe également, via MSIA Systems, des projets de recherche indépendants autour de l’IA souveraine, dont PRISM : PRISM Key 153 part d’une idée simple : dans un contexte professionnel ou industriel, le vrai sujet n’est pas seulement de faire répondre un modèle, mais de s’assurer qu’il est légitime à répondre, dans le bon domaine, sous les bonnes contraintes, et capable de refuser proprement lorsqu’il sort de son périmètre. L’approche est aujourd’hui déployée en environnement réel, avec une logique orientée production, traçabilité et auditabilité.

Le sujet pourrait s’inscrire dans une discussion plus large sur :

la fiabilité de l’IA en environnement métier,
la souveraineté et la gouvernance des architectures IA,
le passage d’une IA de démonstration à une IA réellement exploitable,
le rôle du routage et du refus comme mécanismes de robustesse.
À noter également que PRISM Key 153 a commencé à être identifié dans l’écosystème vLLM Semantic Router, avec :

une proposition officielle documentée : https://vllm-semantic-router.com/docs/proposals/Prism-153key
une discussion GitHub associée dans la roadmap du projet : https://github.com/vllm-project/semantic-router/issues/1422
le paper de référence : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18750029

Mossaab Souaissa est DSI dans l’industrie textile depuis plus de 11 ans, avec une expérience terrain sur les systèmes ERP, MES, infrastructure et automatisation de production. Il développe également, via MSIA Systems, des projets de recherche indé... Show more

A seasoned Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central implementer who has held diverse roles over 20 years. He’s a regular presenter at industry events, authored an ERP book, and designed solutions for the food and manufacturing sectors. Currently, he’s a Senior Presales Consultant at ArcherPoint, advising customers on technology choices.

A seasoned Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central implementer who has held diverse roles over 20 years. He’s a regular presenter at industry events, authored an ERP book, and designed solutions for the food and manufacturing sectors. Currently, ... Show more

Mike Holcomb is an independent consultant focused on OT/ICS cybersecurity, an educational content creator, and an international speaker. Prior to supporting clients full-time through UtilSec, he was a Fellow of Cybersecurity and the OT/ICS Cybersecurity Global Lead for one of the world’s largest engineering and construction companies, providing him with the opportunity to work in securing some of the world’s largest OT/ICS environments, from power plants and commuter rail to manufacturing facilities and refineries.

As part of his community efforts, Michael founded BSidesICS/OT, with multiple events planned globally for 2026. He has his master’s degree in OT/ICS cybersecurity from the SANS Technology Institute. Additionally, he maintains cybersecurity and OT/ICS certifications, including CISSP, GRID, GICSP, GCIP, GPEN, GCIH, ISA 62443, and more.

He was awarded the SANS Difference Maker Award for Practitioner of the Year: ICS/OT Defender for 2025 and BEER-ISAC's Community Builder Award in 2026.

He posts regularly on LinkedIn and YouTube to help others learn more about securing OT/ICS and critical infrastructure.

You can find out more information about Mike and his resources at mikeholcomb.com.

Mike Holcomb is an independent consultant focused on OT/ICS cybersecurity, an educational content creator, and an international speaker. Prior to supporting clients full-time through UtilSec, he was a Fellow of Cybersecurity and the OT/ICS Cybersecur... 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