Ingolf Leidert is Product Manager Device Testing at SPEKTRA GmbH Dresden, with prior Product Marketing and Application Engineering positions at Atmel Corporation and Advanced Micro Devices. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications engineering and has over 25 years’ experience in the semiconductor industry. Throughout his career he has worked on various wired and wireless sensor applications and knows the supplier and the customer perspective. At SPEKTRA he is working on efficient sensor testing solutions that help improve MEMS sensor reliability and robustness.

Ingolf Leidert is Product Manager Device Testing at SPEKTRA GmbH Dresden, with prior Product Marketing and Application Engineering positions at Atmel Corporation and Advanced Micro Devices. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications engineering a... Show more

Sudhindra Desai is a senior engineering leader and applied AI innovator with 18+ years of experience transforming how enterprises build, scale, and govern intelligent systems. He leads at the intersection of agentic AI, cloud-native data platforms, and organizational change, consistently turning emerging technology into measurable business outcomes across financial services, enterprise software, and industrial technology.
At Visa, Sudhindra leads an engineering organization spanning AI engineering, DevOps, and platform domains. He conceived and drove the enterprise adoption of an Agentic AI framework, a first-of-its-kind governance model at Visa, scaling autonomous agent delivery across 150+ teams and generating 300+ pull requests biweekly as engineering squads embedded agentic workflows into their core operating rhythm. Rather than building a centralized capability, he engineered a self-sustaining delivery engine: reusable scaffolding, governed agent registries, and monitoring infrastructure that gave every developer the tools to ship production-grade agents at sprint cadence. In parallel, he led the engineering delivery of Visa's Passkey initiative, bringing FIDO2/WebAuthn passwordless authentication backed by biometrics, PKI cryptography, and multi-region active-active replication to hundreds of millions of users across billions of transactions annually.
At PayPal, as Senior Staff Engineering Manager for AI and Data Platform, Sudhindra led checkout data engineering processing 1B+ daily data points across mobile, web, and marketing channels. He drove a significant reduction in ML model deployment time by institutionalizing MLOps practices across teams and delivered Bayesian attribution and segmentation models that directly improved marketing ROI and checkout conversion. His work shaped how PayPal's engineering organization approached AI, not as a research function but as a production discipline.
At Siemens, across two tenures, he built and led data and platform engineering teams through successive waves of modernization. As Technology Leader for Data Science and Data Engineering, he directed a 12-engineer team delivering cloud-native pipelines processing 100TB+ daily, drove $2M in annual cloud cost reduction through FinOps rigor, and introduced GenAI and LLM-powered systems that increased customer engagement by 40%. Earlier, as Software Development Lead, he led the team behind Teamcenter and Polarion PLM/ALM integrations, platform work that reshaped product lifecycle and software traceability practices across companies globally and delivered substantial engineering overhead reductions for enterprise clients.
His career also spans data engineering leadership at Rocket Mortgage, solution architecture at Ford Motor Company, and large-scale data consolidation at Geometric Global.
A published thought leader, Sudhindra has authored four peer-reviewed scholarly articles on agentic AI architecture, self-healing financial infrastructure, enterprise AI implementation frameworks, and multi-layered memory systems, alongside widely read writing on generative AI strategy, LLM fine-tuning, and resilient cloud design. He serves as a Technical Reviewer for IEEE CCWC, DECoN, and ICETCE, and holds memberships in IEEE, Sigma Xi, and Hackathon Raptors as a Fellow.
Sudhindra holds a Master of Science from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Engineering from Visweswaraiah Institute of Technology. He is an AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Terraform practitioner, Certified Databricks Data Engineer, and Certified ChatGPT Expert.

Sudhindra Desai is a senior engineering leader and applied AI innovator with 18+ years of experience transforming how enterprises build, scale, and govern intelligent systems. He leads at the intersection of agentic AI, cloud-native data platforms, a... Show more

Electronics Engineer, passionate about technological development
and science, co-founder and CTO of the Electronic Cats company which has developed different embedded systems already in production, focused from education to security related devices, embedded programer, has developed open source libraries for communities as well as open hardware, with the goal to design and implement global impact electronics.

Electronics Engineer, passionate about technological development and science, co-founder and CTO of the Electronic Cats company which has developed different embedded systems already in production, focused from education to security related devices,... Show more

Quentin Zapf is Chief Technology Officer at Prettl Electronics GmbH, with over 15 years of experience in electronics manufacturing. Having previously served as Head of Engineering, he specializes in energy efficiency, sustainable process technologies, and industrial innovation. Together with his team, he drives the development of future-ready, sustainable manufacturing processes, helping position Prettl Electronics as a pioneer in the industry. His work is guided by a strong commitment to creating lasting environmental and social impact.

Quentin Zapf is Chief Technology Officer at Prettl Electronics GmbH, with over 15 years of experience in electronics manufacturing. Having previously served as Head of Engineering, he specializes in energy efficiency, sustainable process technologies... 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

Fearghal Downey brings with him over 30 years of experience working in the Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries, and in research and development.
Holding a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from University College, Dublin, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University., He is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineers.
Fearghal also holds the title of EUR ING, awarded by FEANI (a federation of professional engineers that unites national engineering associations from 33 European Higher Education Area (EHEA) countries).
Fearghal joined Hyde Engineering and Consulting, Europe Ltd in September 2012 as Technical Director for the European Operation, and has focused on Design and Optimizing of Clean-in-Place systems.

Fearghal Downey brings with him over 30 years of experience working in the Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries, and in research and development. Holding a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from University College, Dublin, and a Ph.D. in... Show more

Ryan Beverly is an AI consultant and transformation strategist who helps executive teams cut through the noise in the age of AI. Drawing on over two decades of experience in the Marine Corps, global procurement & supply chain, and M&A integration, he guides organizations to adopt AI from the inside out.
Rather than chasing tools or hype, Ryan focuses on aligning AI with business strategy, culture, and measurable outcomes. His priority is on the practical value of AI for people and organizations.
His philosophy is simple: AI isn’t about replacing people — it’s about equipping them to think and act at a higher level.

Ryan Beverly is an AI consultant and transformation strategist who helps executive teams cut through the noise in the age of AI. Drawing on over two decades of experience in the Marine Corps, global procurement & supply chain, and M&A integration, he... Show more

Noah is the Managing Director at Radial Agency, an AI consulting firm based in Buffalo, NY. He works at the intersection of engineering execution and executive decision-making, helping organizations adopt AI with the governance, ownership, and delivery rigor required in real businesses. His work spans Fortune 500 and high-growth teams across energy, retail, financial services, automotive, and manufacturing.

Originally from Atlanta, Noah studied Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech. He began his career in 2014 in defense and government-adjacent environments, moved into startups in 2016, and has since supported teams across the country through consulting and hands-on delivery. Today, he advises leaders, builds high-performing teams, and helps engineers turn skill into career momentum through mentorship and meaningful connections.

Noah is the Managing Director at Radial Agency, an AI consulting firm based in Buffalo, NY. He works at the intersection of engineering execution and executive decision-making, helping organizations adopt AI with the governance, ownership, and delive... Show more

Thomas graduated from TU Chemnitz. He joined AMD as Integration Engineer in 1996 and worked in AMD’s Development Center (Sunnyvale), AMD’s Fab25 (Austin) and AMD’s Fab30 in Dresden. After the spinoff of Globalfoundries, he worked as Manager for Technology and Integration in the BEOL. In 2015 he joined Fraunhofer IZM as R&D coordinator in advanced packaging. In 2023 Thomas accepted a position as Head of Metrology Wafer Business at Chipmetrics.

Thomas graduated from TU Chemnitz. He joined AMD as Integration Engineer in 1996 and worked in AMD’s Development Center (Sunnyvale), AMD’s Fab25 (Austin) and AMD’s Fab30 in Dresden. After the spinoff of Globalfoundries, he worked as Manager for Techn... Show more

Bennett is a D365 Supervisor with 10 years of experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics Business Central/Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 ERP systems. In his background, he has specialized in working with food manufacturers in implementing the software. Bennett has specific industry knowledge around bakeries and the challenges that they face. He has worked with clients to find optimal solutions to fit their business practices. He has also worked with food companies that have had a focus on direct store delivery and worked with those clients in delivering a solution for distribution departments to fill order demands.

Bennett is a D365 Supervisor with 10 years of experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics Business Central/Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 ERP systems. In his background, he has specialized in working with food manufacturers in implementing the software. ... 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

Patrick Gallit joined MTM Ruhrzinn in 2026 as Commercial Director responsible for the further development of the sales strategy, the expansion of international customer relationships, and the structural development of the commercial organization. Patrick Gallit has more than ten years of experience in building and developing recycling business models in Europe.

Patrick Gallit joined MTM Ruhrzinn in 2026 as Commercial Director responsible for the further development of the sales strategy, the expansion of international customer relationships, and the structural development of the commercial organization. Pat... Show more

Munindar P. Singh is a SAS Institute Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science at NC State University. Singh’s research focuses on the science and engineering of trustworthy AI, with an emphasis on multiagent systems and sociotechnical systems. Singh specializes in ways to model, verify, and program multiagent systems based on abstractions that promote agent autonomy and flexible interactions between agents. He introduced information protocols and is a leading contributor to formal modeling and computing with deontic norms, which elegantly capture interaction meaning to capture business agreements as well as semantic guardrails for AI.

Singh is a Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and a foreign member (honoris causa) of Academia Europaea. Singh has served as editor-in-chief of ACM Transactions on Internet Technology and IEEE Internet Computing and as general co-chair for conferences such as the International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems (AAMAS).

Munindar P. Singh is a SAS Institute Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science at NC State University. Singh’s research focuses on the science and engineering of trustworthy AI, with an emphasis on multiagent systems and sociotech... Show more

Saurabh Yergattikar is an Engineering Leader at eBay with over a ~14 Years of experience building large-scale backend platforms and mission-critical financial and commerce systems. His work spans distributed systems, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and developer productivity, with a strong focus on building reliable, high-impact backend and platform solutions used at enterprise scale.

Beyond his role at eBay, Saurabh is an active open-source innovator and contributor in the AI and security ecosystem. He leads and contributes to multiple open-source initiatives focused on secure AI infrastructure, Model Context Protocol (MCP) security, and developer tooling frameworks that improve how engineering teams analyze, secure, and scale modern software systems.

He regularly serves as a judge, reviewer, and mentor for global startup showcases, hackathons, and technical communities, and collaborates with industry experts across open-source, cybersecurity, and AI ecosystems. His work emphasizes practical security, real-world AI system design, and high-leverage developer productivity.

As a speaker, Saurabh presents on topics including AI system architecture, secure open-source frameworks, backend scalability, developer tooling, and emerging risks in modern AI and cloud platforms—bridging deep engineering with real-world industry application.

Saurabh Yergattikar is an Engineering Leader at eBay with over a ~14 Years of experience building large-scale backend platforms and mission-critical financial and commerce systems. His work spans distributed systems, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity,... Show more

Sou um profissional apaixonado pela busca contínua da melhoria e pela exploração de desafios em contextos multiculturais e multidisciplinares. Minha abordagem à liderança ultrapassa as equipes, visando à gestão assertiva dos fluxos de trabalho e ao equilíbrio entre demandas e capacidades para atingir a eficácia.

Com experiência generalista em desenvolvimento e manutenção de software, meu foco principal está nas necessidades dos clientes, especialmente no planejamento e na execução de projetos nacionais e internacionais. Tive a oportunidade de colaborar eficazmente com diversos países, incluindo Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Colômbia, Peru, México, França e Estados Unidos.

Atualmente, estou imerso na indústria de celulose e papel, desempenhando um papel ativo na criação de um novo ambiente digital. Aplico métodos como o Kanban e o F4P para direcionar nossa organização rumo à centralidade do cliente

Sou um profissional apaixonado pela busca contínua da melhoria e pela exploração de desafios em contextos multiculturais e multidisciplinares. Minha abordagem à liderança ultrapassa as equipes, visando à gestão assertiva dos fluxos de trabalho e ao e... Show more

Žiga Vaupot is working in IT industry for 30+ years. In the last decade or so, Žiga has been working in the field of business analytics and has held several managerial roles in companies such as Bron, Qubix and Version 1. Since 2025, he is working as a Director at SmartQ d.o.o. in Slovenia.

Even though Žiga's current role is more managerial, Žiga is still active in his “original" business analytics consultancy role in which he has been active on various projects in Europe and UK, North America and Japan. In these projects he was primarily involved with implementation of Oracle Analytics based solutions.

Before joining Bron/Qubix Žiga was CIO of the largest Slovenian publishing company, Mladinska knjiga. He has also spent 10 years in Oracle Slovenia and CEE region performing in several roles from technology and application pre-sales, sales and marketing.

Žiga's focus today still lies with Oracle (cloud) based technology and infrastructure. His expertise is in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure including Analytics, Autonomous Database, Machine Learning, Data Science, AI and other related OCI services.

As a member of the SIOUG board, he is also an active member of the group in organising various events including annual MakeIT conference.

Žiga has MBA degree of Faculty of Economics, and BSC degree from Faculty of Computer Sciences and Informatics, both University of Ljubljana. He also holds several Oracle expertise certificates, ie. Oracle Cloud Platform Enterprise Analytics 2023 Certified Specialist.

Žiga is Oracle ACE Pro since 2020.

Žiga Vaupot is working in IT industry for 30+ years. In the last decade or so, Žiga has been working in the field of business analytics and has held several managerial roles in companies such as Bron, Qubix and Version 1. Since 2025, he is working as... Show more

My name is Himanshu Gosai. I am Business Central/NAV functional consultant with 9+ years of experience in multiple full-cycle implementations across a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and professional services. Throughout my career, I have focused on increasing business process efficiency through technology and driving digital transformation.
By leveraging expertise in business processes and Dynamics systems, I have helped organizations streamline operations, optimize process workflows, and achieve greater operational efficiency.

My name is Himanshu Gosai. I am Business Central/NAV functional consultant with 9+ years of experience in multiple full-cycle implementations across a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and professional services.... Show more

Jeremiah Landi started his career as a “GO’FER” in an architecture firm (98’) and made his way into an animatronics creator for shows like Phantom of the Opera (10’); little did he know that the skills he picked up along his journey would play very synergistically within a highly technical, rigid world and within the Government Bureaucracy, even putting him in front of the US Congress (08’).

Throughout his career, he has traveled the world working in a range of different project environments (Nobel Prize to ESPN) and cultural environments having worked through both the “America's” and all around Europe (with a little Asia).

He enjoys bringing dynamic thought processes and design first problem-solving to many different companies now through his own company deploying products (i.e.military helicopter fuel pumps, basketball medical devices) and Modified Agile Hardware Development (MAHD). The company he started back in 2016 now spans from physical manufacturing (i.e. stamping, welding, 3D printing) to algorithmic software development (i.e. traveling salesman); so it is easy to say the problems he solves aren’t easily fixed in a remote world.

Jeremiah Landi started his career as a “GO’FER” in an architecture firm (98’) and made his way into an animatronics creator for shows like Phantom of the Opera (10’); little did he know that the skills he picked up along his journey would play very s... Show more

Raj Gopal Menon doesn't fit neatly into any design category. That's always been the point.
A graduate of IIT Bombay's Industrial Design Centre with a foundation in Mechanical Engineering, Raj has spent three decades working across domains - critical care medical devices, off-grid solar systems, vending machines, neonatal incubators - with electronics and software entirely self-taught along the way. His products have reached over 250,000 people across India.

Today, he is a Professor of Practice at the School of Design & Innovation at R.V. University, Bangalore.

Raj Gopal Menon doesn't fit neatly into any design category. That's always been the point. A graduate of IIT Bombay's Industrial Design Centre with a foundation in Mechanical Engineering, Raj has spent three decades working across domains - critica... Show more

Akhilesh C. Korpe is an Operations Supervisor at Ardent Mills, overseeing high-volume operations in the food and agribusiness supply chain. With a strong foundation in systems engineering and Lean Six Sigma, Akhilesh excels at bridging the gap between high-level operational strategy and practical, on-the-floor execution. He is passionate about implementing data-driven tracking systems, such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), that uncover true capacity constraints rather than artificially inflate efficiency scores. A dedicated leader and problem-solver, Akhilesh speaks regularly on process optimization, operational culture, and the application of frameworks such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to solve real-world production bottlenecks.

Akhilesh C. Korpe is an Operations Supervisor at Ardent Mills, overseeing high-volume operations in the food and agribusiness supply chain. With a strong foundation in systems engineering and Lean Six Sigma, Akhilesh excels at bridging the gap betwee... Show more

As a Python developer with years of experience in AI, ML, and data science, I have a passion for developing innovative solutions that integrate emerging technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, and metaverse applications for augmented reality and virtual reality.

In addition to my expertise in developing cutting-edge technology, I also have experience in the development of mechanical applications and goods in research, which has resulted in the filing of two patents in the waste management sector(waste segregation, automation with AI, Image processing, and embedded system). I have also published a few studies in the field of energy, highlighting my diverse technical background.

As a problem solver, I enjoy working with new ideas and finding creative solutions to challenging issues. My skills in mechanical design and analysis, mechatronics, Ansible robotics automation, and engineering allow me to approach problems from a unique perspective and provide effective solutions.

One of my proudest achievements was the successful application of two patents, which received funding from the Government of India (DST), highlighting my ability to not only develop innovative ideas but also bring them to fruition.

As a Python developer, I am committed to delivering high-quality solutions that exceed expectations and provide value to clients. With a passion for innovation and problem-solving, I look forward to working with others in the industry to drive the development of cutting-edge technologies that will shape the future.

I started AI development in my college 2nd year so my personal experience would be 4+ years. whereas my professional experience is 2+ years in this field.

As a Python developer with years of experience in AI, ML, and data science, I have a passion for developing innovative solutions that integrate emerging technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, and metaverse applications for augmented reality... Show more

Karan Singh Jain is a visionary engineering leader with over 14 years of experience driving innovation and excellence in product development, process optimization, and hardware engineering within world-class organizations, including Apple and Texas Instruments. His contributions have resulted in 19 active U.S. patents and more than 35 pending patents, underscoring his deep technical expertise and inventive approach.
At Apple, Karan has served in senior leadership roles, currently as Senior Hardware Engineering Manager, where he develops and executes global strategic visions for Human Interfaces, aligning them with organizational goals. His work has delivered groundbreaking technologies, including new camera control features for the iPhone 16, advanced sensor technologies for HomePods, and innovative interaction systems for AirPods and Siri Remote. Karan leads teams responsible for delivering multiple modules across Apple product lines. He has been instrumental in setting up state-of-the-art prototyping labs and automated testing setups that significantly reduced costs and development time.
Before his current role, Karan made impactful contributions as Hardware Engineering Manager and Senior Hardware Engineer at Apple, where he architected human interface sensors, developed proof-of-concept prototypes, and collaborated across diverse cross‑functional teams to bring cutting-edge features like the Touch + Force + Haptics system to life.
Before joining Apple, Karan worked as an Analog IC Design Engineer at Texas Instruments, where he designed Touch ICs for the iPhone 6 and 6s, USB‑C power delivery ICs, and Thunderbolt power delivery FETs. His innovations in analog front-end design led to multiple patents and accelerated product timelines.
Karan holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication from Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology, Delhi. Known for his strong communication skills and passion for fostering a culture of continuous learning, Karan excels in leading high-performing teams to deliver transformative engineering solutions.

Karan Singh Jain is a visionary engineering leader with over 14 years of experience driving innovation and excellence in product development, process optimization, and hardware engineering within world-class organizations, including Apple and Texas I... Show more

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

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

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

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

Miguel Arzapalo Villon es especialista en Microsoft Power Platform y soluciones conversacionales, con experiencia en el desarrollo de aplicaciones empresariales, automatización de procesos y agentes internos con Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, SharePoint, Dataverse, Microsoft Teams, AI Builder e integración vía APIs.

Ha desarrollado soluciones orientadas a la digitalización de procesos, gestión de información, trazabilidad operativa y automatización empresarial en entornos industriales, educativos y de operación minera. Su experiencia incluye el diseño de agentes conversacionales con Copilot Studio, automatizaciones con Power Automate, estructuración de fuentes de conocimiento, prototipos funcionales, integración con servicios externos y uso de herramientas Microsoft para mejorar la eficiencia operativa.
Actualmente combina su experiencia como desarrollador y consultor Power Platform con actividades de formación, impartiendo sesiones prácticas sobre Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio y Microsoft 365 Copilot, aplicando metodologías como Design Thinking, Scrum y enfoques ágiles para resolver problemas reales de negocio mediante soluciones low-code.

Miguel Arzapalo Villon es especialista en Microsoft Power Platform y soluciones conversacionales, con experiencia en el desarrollo de aplicaciones empresariales, automatización de procesos y agentes internos con Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot St... 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

Akhilesh Chinthaluri is a Senior Software Engineer based in the Greater St. Louis area, bringing 18+ years of experience in enterprise‑level software engineering, analytics, and technical leadership. His career spans utilities, retail, and manufacturing, where he has led complex digital transformation initiatives that modernize legacy ecosystems, enhance operational efficiency, and enable data‑driven decision making.
With deep expertise in software architecture and scalable solution design, Akhilesh has a strong track record of guiding cross‑functional teams, shaping technical strategy, and delivering high impact technology outcomes. He holds a Master’s degree in Software Engineering from BITS, India, and is recognized for his ability to bridge strategic vision with hands‑on engineering excellence.

Akhilesh Chinthaluri is a Senior Software Engineer based in the Greater St. Louis area, bringing 18+ years of experience in enterprise‑level software engineering, analytics, and technical leadership. His career spans utilities, retail, and manufactur... Show more

Romano Hoofman is Strategic Development Director at imec since 2016. He is currently responsible for the innovation programs of the IC-Link sector and for the coordination of both the EUROPRACTICE Service and the EU Chips Design Platform. He started his career in Industry, where he worked as a Principal Scientist at Philips Research and later on NXP Semiconductors. He covered many different R&D topics, ranging from CMOS integration, advanced packaging, thin film batteries, photovoltaics and (bio)sensors. Romano received his PhD from the Technical University of Delft in 2000, where he investigated charge transport in semi-conducting polymers. He has authored more than 30 publications and holds more than 10 patents in various research areas.

Romano Hoofman is Strategic Development Director at imec since 2016. He is currently responsible for the innovation programs of the IC-Link sector and for the coordination of both the EUROPRACTICE Service and the EU Chips Design Platform. He started ... Show more

Twenty Years of Agile Coaching and Leadership. Author of Guiding Star OKRs, Monotasking and Pomodoro books.

Twenty Years of Agile Coaching and Leadership. Author of Guiding Star OKRs, Monotasking and Pomodoro books. Show more

Srilekha Sangaraju is an experienced SAP Technical Consultant with over 16 years of expertise in designing and delivering enterprise solutions. As a Technical Lead specializing in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) and SAP ABAP, she brings proven expertise in system integration, custom development, and performance optimization across complex SAP landscapes.
Currently with IBM, Srilekha leads critical initiatives, including MDG Customer implementation and ESW Data Migration projects. She demonstrates exceptional capability in configuring business functions, managing data governance workflows, and orchestrating system integrations using enterprise web services. Her technical proficiency spans SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, and SLT tools.
Throughout her career at Tata Consultancy Services, Srilekha established herself as a versatile technical architect. She led a 35-member team during the One Kubota HANA implementation, designing enterprise solutions that integrated manufacturing, procurement, and sales processes. Her work on the Delphi ECC upgrade demonstrated her ability to manage complex system migrations, custom code remediation, and large-scale technical transformations. She has successfully executed projects spanning DDMRP integration, Ariba Sourcing, and multiple international rollouts across Honduras, Russia, and India.
Her technical toolkit includes advanced ABAP programming, Fiori application development, Adobe Forms, IDOC/ALE integration, and enterprise web service architecture. Srilekha holds SAP certifications in ABAP for S/4 HANA 2.0 and SAP ECC 5 – NetWeaver 6, complemented by specialized training in SAP Fiori and UI5.
Beyond technical delivery, Srilekha excels at translating complex business requirements into scalable solutions. She has conducted technical overviews on S/4 HANA and Fiori technologies and consistently delivers end-user training and comprehensive documentation. Her collaborative approach with cross-functional teams and proven track record in driving process improvements make her a valuable asset for organizations seeking to optimize their SAP investments and achieve digital transformation objectives.

Srilekha Sangaraju is an experienced SAP Technical Consultant with over 16 years of expertise in designing and delivering enterprise solutions. As a Technical Lead specializing in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) and SAP ABAP, she brings proven exper... Show more

Senior Chief Engineer in Cybersecurity with over 15 years of experience in embedded systems and secure solutions, currently leading cybersecurity projects at Brightskies . He specializes in automotive cybersecurity, threat analysis, and secure system design aligned with standards such as ISO 21434, plays a key role in building and managing Cybersecurity Management Systems (CSMS), Led and contributed to major projects including on‑board chargers, thermal management systems, smart meters, railway safety systems, and LTE communication platforms. He holds a bachelor’s degree in systems and biomedical engineering and has earned multiple certifications, including Certified Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer, Automotive Security Testing (Vector), ITI Cybersecurity Diploma, and Agile Foundation Certification

Senior Chief Engineer in Cybersecurity with over 15 years of experience in embedded systems and secure solutions, currently leading cybersecurity projects at Brightskies . He specializes in automotive cybersecurity, threat analysis, and secure system... Show more