Manufacturing & Industrial Materials

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

Omar El Mghari

Omar El Mghari

Omar spent 20 years as a CPA building and auditing integrated financial models before spending the last six building AI products in Python, Next.js, and Firestore at PMSOX LLC. He holds an MBA and PMP and has a deep background in mathematics and statistics. In the "Can AI Reconstruct a Company?" session, he owns the three-statement engine, the forecast scoring methodology, the governance agents' fiduciary and capital-allocation constraints, and the Item 1A risk-disclosure analysis. He presents the backtest and the reveal.

Omar spent 20 years as a CPA building and auditing integrated financial models before spending the last six building AI products in Python, Next.js, and Firestore at PMSOX LLC. He holds an MBA and PMP and has a deep background in mathematics and stat... Show more

Frank Maier

Frank Maier

Frank Maier is the CEO of DynamicsGlobalProjects GmbH and has been involved in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem for over two decades. He began his career as a developer, quickly advancing to consultant and project manager roles. His passion has always been large-scale international ERP implementations with Business Central and NAV.

Frank was formerly CEO of OctoCon AG and, following its successful acquisition, served on the executive team of YAVEON GmbH. Since 2003, he has also been a board member of Directions EMEA, helping shape the future of the Dynamics partner community.

He lives with his wife and children in the countryside of Southern Germany.

Frank Maier is the CEO of DynamicsGlobalProjects GmbH and has been involved in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem for over two decades. He began his career as a developer, quickly advancing to consultant and project manager roles. His passion has alway... Show more

Joey Bernal

Joey Bernal

I've spent the better part of 25 years helping organizations figure out what to do with their data — long before "digital transformation" was a buzzword.

Today, that means connecting shop floors to the cloud, wiring up factories with real-time intelligence, and helping teams actually act on the data they've been collecting for years. My sweet spot is the messy middle: where OT meets IT, where legacy systems meet AI, and where strategy meets the floor.

At Deloitte, I work across industrial IoT, Unified Namespace architectures, AIOps, and edge-to-cloud design — usually for manufacturers who are serious about getting smarter. Before that: co-founded two startups, built IoT platforms at scale, led a 30-person dev team across three continents at IBM, and deployed solutions for everyone from railroads to water utilities to oil fields.

I've also written a few books along the way (8 so far — from portlets to industrial IoT), spoken at industry conferences across Europe, and hold a commercial drone pilot license in both the US and the EU, which frankly has nothing to do with my day job, but it's cool.

If you're wrestling with industrial data, smart manufacturing, AI adoption, or just trying to connect the shop floor to something useful — let's talk.

I've spent the better part of 25 years helping organizations figure out what to do with their data — long before "digital transformation" was a buzzword. Today, that means connecting shop floors to the cloud, wiring up factories with real-time int... Show more

Sheila Joy Vance

Sheila Joy Vance

With over a decade of dynamic experience across leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and human resources, Sheila Vance-Tisby is a recognized thought leader and speaker in the areas of leadership, women’s leadership, emotional intelligence, and organizational transformation. Sheila's career spans multiple industries, where she has spearheaded high-impact programs that cultivate resilience, foster effective leadership, and promote equity in the workplace.

As the Founder and Principal Consultant for Rebel Leader Lab, Sheila designs and delivers bespoke leadership development programs for organizations looking to accelerate talent growth and foster emotional intelligence within their teams. Having consulted for major companies such as Amazon Web Services, New Balance, and Georgia Tech Research Institute, she brings firsthand knowledge of how to lead teams through transformative change, manage conflict, and build emotionally intelligent leaders. Her leadership programs have been implemented by companies across the U.S., and her impact continues to resonate within the corporate world.

A frequent speaker at conferences and corporate events, Sheila captivates audiences with her powerful insights on emotional intelligence, leadership resilience, and mediation techniques. She is known for blending practical strategies with inspirational storytelling, leaving her audiences empowered to lead with empathy, resolve conflicts, and create inclusive work environments.

With a strong educational foundation including an MBA from Concordia University and over 10 years of progressive leadership experience, Sheila’s expertise positions her as a top speaker for organizations committed to developing future leaders and fostering workplace excellence.

With over a decade of dynamic experience across leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and human resources, Sheila Vance-Tisby is a recognized thought leader and speaker in the areas of leadership, women’s leadership, emotional intelligence... Show more

Marcela Djoukouo Talotsing

Marcela Djoukouo Talotsing

Marcela DJOUKOUO TALOTSING est doctorante en Mécanique Énergétique à l’Université de Dschang, au Cameroun. Ses travaux de recherche portent sur l’intégration de l’intelligence artificielle explicable dans le diagnostic et le pronostic des véhicules particuliers. Elle s’intéresse particulièrement à la maintenance prédictive, aux systèmes intelligents, à l’analyse de données et à l’application de Python dans les solutions technologiques. Passionnée par l’innovation, l’enseignement et le partage de connaissances, elle travaille à rendre les outils d’intelligence artificielle plus compréhensibles, utiles et accessibles pour les techniciens, ingénieurs et décideurs.

Marcela DJOUKOUO TALOTSING est doctorante en Mécanique Énergétique à l’Université de Dschang, au Cameroun. Ses travaux de recherche portent sur l’intégration de l’intelligence artificielle explicable dans le diagnostic et le pronostic des véhicules p... Show more

Amish Desai

Amish Desai

Amish Desai is a Quality Engineering professional with more than 10 years of experience in quality systems, problem solving, process improvement, data analytics, and manufacturing quality. He currently serves as Staff Quality Engineer at Veeco Instruments, where he partners with field service and internal teams to identify systemic root causes, drive corrective actions, and improve quality performance.
Throughout his career, Amish has led initiatives involving 8D problem solving, CAPA effectiveness, FMEA deployment, quality metrics development, knowledge management systems, and continuous improvement programs. He has developed quality training programs, implemented quality dashboards, established performance metrics, and driven cross-functional improvement efforts focused on reducing repeat failures, customer complaints, and process inefficiencies.
Prior to joining Veeco Instruments, Amish worked at Micron Technology in roles including Manager, QMO Data Analytics, and Senior EPS Process Engineer. He was responsible for global problem-solving systems, KPI development, knowledge management initiatives, process improvement programs, and training related to quality methodologies. Earlier, he served as Senior Quality Systems Engineer at IM Flash Technologies, where he led quality culture initiatives, developed reporting and visualization tools, and drove improvements in operational quality metrics.
Amish holds a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat University, India. He is certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP), ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), and ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
His technical skills include Power BI, Tableau, SSRS Report Builder, SQL, SAP HANA, Oracle, 8D, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Kaizen, 6S, JMP, and Minitab.

Amish Desai is a Quality Engineering professional with more than 10 years of experience in quality systems, problem solving, process improvement, data analytics, and manufacturing quality. He currently serves as Staff Quality Engineer at Veeco Instru... Show more

Chukwuemerie Ujam

Chukwuemerie Ujam

Engr. Chukwuemerie Ujam is a Technical Project Manager at Arone Technologies, working at the intersection of technology, engineering, innovation and project delivery for Autonomous drones, AI surveillance systems and Solar energy solutions.

His professional experience includes coordinating complex technology and engineering initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, technical teams, operational requirements, project planning, risk management and real-world implementation.

His experience provides a practical perspective on the challenges that occur between having a technology idea and successfully implementing that idea in an operational environment.

He is currently volunteering as a product manager at Ikovia inc, an immigration decision system.
At Ikovia, he contributes to defining product direction, translating customer needs into product requirements, prioritising the product roadmap, and working closely with AI in applying AI and data-driven product intelligence to simplify complex decision-making and create more personalised digital experiences.

As a public speaker, he is passionate about helping technology professionals, young leaders and innovators develop the combination of technical knowledge, leadership, project-management capability and execution skills required to transform ideas into real-world solutions.

Engr. Chukwuemerie Ujam is a Technical Project Manager at Arone Technologies, working at the intersection of technology, engineering, innovation and project delivery for Autonomous drones, AI surveillance systems and Solar energy solutions. His pr... Show more

Ana Flávia Santos Nobre

Ana Flávia Santos Nobre

Ana Flavia Oliveira Santos Nobre, PMP, atua como Analista de Estratégia e Governança de TI na CBMM, com foco na estruturação de governança ágil, gestão de portfólio e conexão entre estratégia e execução em ambientes industriais de alta complexidade.
É uma das responsáveis pela implantação e evolução do Tech2Bis, modelo corporativo que integra iniciativas, decisões estratégicas e execução por squads, promovendo transparência, previsibilidade e foco em valor sem comprometer a agilidade. Seu trabalho envolve a definição de ritos, critérios de decisão, alçadas, métricas e mecanismos de acompanhamento contínuo do portfólio, sempre alinhados ao contexto metalúrgico, onde segurança, compliance e disciplina operacional são essenciais. [office.com]
Com forte atuação junto a lideranças, VMO, agilistas e times técnicos, acredita que governança não deve controlar por controle, mas sim criar condições para decisões melhores, autonomia responsável e aprendizado contínuo. Defende uma abordagem prática e evolutiva da agilidade organizacional, construída no dia a dia da operação — e não apenas em modelos teóricos.

Ana Flavia Oliveira Santos Nobre, PMP, atua como Analista de Estratégia e Governança de TI na CBMM, com foco na estruturação de governança ágil, gestão de portfólio e conexão entre estratégia e execução em ambientes industriais de alta complexidade.... Show more

Sai Penumuru

Sai Penumuru

Sai Penumuru is a Technology leader and Principal Director at Accenture, where he spearheads Oracle Cloud growth and transformation across the EMEA region. With more than 23 years of deep enterprise experience, Sai partners with clients to drive innovation, streamline hybrid and multicloud architectures, and unlock tangible business value through next-gen cloud solutions.

A recognised Oracle ACE Director, Sai is also the Co-founder and President of the All India Oracle Users Group (AIOUG), one of the largest and most dynamic Oracle communities worldwide. His commitment to advancing the Oracle ecosystem is rooted in a mission to empower professionals, shape best practices, and champion the future of cloud-first strategies.

Sai is renowned globally for his thought leadership and technical excellence, having delivered over 150+ keynotes and sessions at leading technology conferences. His areas of expertise include Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, multicloud architectures, performance engineering, and digital modernisation.

His contributions have earned prestigious accolades, including Distinguished Cloud Architect of the Year (2024) and multiple nominations as a Finalist for the OCI Excellence Award – Cloud Architect of the Year (2022, 2023, 2025).

Relentlessly driven by impact, Sai continues to bridge the gap between technology and business outcomes—transforming ideas into scalable, future-ready cloud solutions.

Sai Penumuru is a Technology leader and Principal Director at Accenture, where he spearheads Oracle Cloud growth and transformation across the EMEA region. With more than 23 years of deep enterprise experience, Sai partners with clients to drive inno... Show more

Mike Holcomb

Mike Holcomb

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

Emil Khamedov

Emil Khamedov

Emil Khamedov is a developer who has shipped software across a diverse range of domains. He built and deployed a production ERP serving businesses in the residential construction sector, oil and gas extraction and refinery industry, and real estate property rental area. As a quantitative developer at an investment firm he engineered Nasdaq data pipelines and deployed MCP servers connecting Claude to live market data and strategy tooling. He has developed features for government digital services used by more than two million citizens, programmed Siemens PLC and SCADA systems automating oil extraction sites, and debugged cloud services handling 20,000 daily requests. He deployed an AI restaurant management platform ecosystem in multiple restaurants across Almaty and Astana grounding LLM pricing recommendations in live web data. He graduated with First Class Honours in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham and begins an MSc in Finance at UCL in September. This is his first conference talk.

Emil Khamedov is a developer who has shipped software across a diverse range of domains. He built and deployed a production ERP serving businesses in the residential construction sector, oil and gas extraction and refinery industry, and real estate p... Show more

Karan Jain

Karan Jain

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

Ryan McGee

Ryan McGee

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

Raj Shah

Raj Shah

Raj is a Mechatronics, Perception, and Controls Engineer with a background in Engineering and Computational Mechanics from IIT Delhi, where he also pursued a minor in Computer Science and advanced AI coursework. His work spans robotics, ADAS, vehicle dynamics, and simulation, with experience at Jaguar Land Rover and the University of Stuttgart. At Origin, he builds robotics systems across perception and controls, having developed and deployed a differential IK control system from scratch and now working on real-time visual servoing. He is passionate about understanding complex systems from first principles, exploring the startup ecosystem, and connecting with people building ambitious technology. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports and board games.

Raj is a Mechatronics, Perception, and Controls Engineer with a background in Engineering and Computational Mechanics from IIT Delhi, where he also pursued a minor in Computer Science and advanced AI coursework. His work spans robotics, ADAS, vehicle... Show more

Kevin Lam

Kevin Lam

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

Kristina Marko

Kristina Marko

Kristina is a Senior Product Manager in the M365 Copilot Extensibility Product Group at Microsoft, where she leads the development of AI-powered solutions shaping the future of Microsoft products. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the AI strategies of Fortune 500 companies, enabling them to leverage Copilot as a transformative technology. Her work directly influences the evolution of M365 products, collaborating closely with both Microsoft teams and customers to ensure that the product continues to meet real-world needs and deliver meaningful impact. Kristina has been instrumental in launching Copilot experiences across flagship Microsoft apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. She also led the design and rollout of Microsoft’s new emoji set, enhancing digital communication with greater inclusivity and expressiveness. With a robust background as a Cloud Architect and Application Development Engineer, Kristina excels at bridging the gap between complex technical solutions and strategic business objectives. Over the years, her global perspective shaped by living in seven cities around the world has enriched her approach to problem-solving and innovation. She is deeply committed to advocating for diversity and inclusion within the tech industry and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Kristina is a Senior Product Manager in the M365 Copilot Extensibility Product Group at Microsoft, where she leads the development of AI-powered solutions shaping the future of Microsoft products. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the AI strategies... Show more

Jerrod Pass

Jerrod Pass

Experienced professional with a background in transportation, environmental safety, and hazardous materials communication. Currently working in the environmental safety industry, with several years of prior experience in the aerospace sector where precision, compliance, and operational excellence are critical. Known for inspiring change management and continuous improvement leaders to improve safety culture, strengthen regulatory compliance, and drive sustainable operational improvements.

Experienced professional with a background in transportation, environmental safety, and hazardous materials communication. Currently working in the environmental safety industry, with several years of prior experience in the aerospace sector where pr... Show more

Greg Cupal

Greg Cupal

Greg Cupal began working in manufacturing where his career advanced by using Lean Process Improvement techniques to build efficiency in his departments. His business insights and technical ability eventually lead him to support, design and testing roles at a major ERP software vendor. Greg has been using mental models to diagnose collaboration and coordination problems throughout his career. The practical application of mental models has inspired him to learn and apply the related topics of Systems Thinking and Complex Adaptive Systems.

Greg Cupal began working in manufacturing where his career advanced by using Lean Process Improvement techniques to build efficiency in his departments. His business insights and technical ability eventually lead him to support, design and testing ro... Show more

Renuka Dixit

Renuka Dixit

Medtech Innovator and Biomedical Engineer on a mission to grow the medtech community and make it more accessible. I aim at bridging the gap between medtech seasoned professionals and young professionals. With an experience in the industry of 8+ years for product development, rapid prototyping, testing, V&V.

Medtech Innovator and Biomedical Engineer on a mission to grow the medtech community and make it more accessible. I aim at bridging the gap between medtech seasoned professionals and young professionals. With an experience in the industry of 8+ years... Show more

Andreas Spanner

Andreas Spanner

Andreas is leading the Intelligent Edge and MSR vertical related topics for Red Hat across Asia Pacific. His hands-on experience in startups as well as large scale enterprise transformation programs has given Andreas a solid understanding of business drivers and value creation. Andreas has worked on a wide range of initiatives across different industries in Europe, North America and APAC including full-scale automotive JIT/JIS production systems modernisation, and ERP migrations.

Andreas is leading the Intelligent Edge and MSR vertical related topics for Red Hat across Asia Pacific. His hands-on experience in startups as well as large scale enterprise transformation programs has given Andreas a solid understanding of business... Show more

Sunil Datta Murthy

Sunil Datta Murthy

Sunil Datta Murthy is a seasoned techno-functional leader and PLM Solution Architect with extensive experience in delivering complex, large-scale product lifecycle management (PLM) transformations across global organizations. With a career spanning multiple continents, he has consistently combined deep technical knowledge with strategic business insight to design and implement impactful digital solutions.
Currently serving as a Senior PLM Business Analyst and Solutions Delivery Manager at Trek Bicycle Corporation, Sunil leads a major initiative to replace legacy PLM systems with PTC FlexPLM while driving continuous process and system enhancements. His role involves overseeing system procurement, vendor evaluation, and data migration planning for extensive legacy data repositories. He has architected cloud deployments, integrated CAD and PLM systems, optimized engineering workflows, and implemented innovative data management and compliance solutions. Through his leadership, Trek has successfully modernized its PLM infrastructure to support both engineering and retail operations.
Prior to his current role, Sunil spent over a decade at ITC Infotech, where he worked with prominent global brands such as Nike, Home Depot, and Lacoste. In these engagements, he played key roles in system design, business analysis, integration strategy, and upgrade implementations for FlexPLM environments. He also managed multi-regional deployments, process automation, and data migration for clients in industries ranging from apparel and footwear to engineering and consumer goods.
Sunil’s expertise extends across SDLC, Agile methodologies, data migration, change management, and system integrations using RESTful web services. He is recognized for his ability to bridge technical execution and business vision, ensuring scalable and sustainable PLM ecosystems. His career is marked by strong collaboration with global teams, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to deliver user-centric, enterprise-level solutions.
An Electronics and Communication Engineering graduate from St. Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore, Sunil continues to advance his professional development through specialized PLM certifications and leadership programs. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, he is a confident communicator and mentor known for his problem-solving acumen and passion for technology-driven transformation.

Sunil Datta Murthy is a seasoned techno-functional leader and PLM Solution Architect with extensive experience in delivering complex, large-scale product lifecycle management (PLM) transformations across global organizations. With a career spanning m... Show more

Ferhat Oender

Ferhat Oender

Ferhat took over numerous international warehouse software & planning projects since 2006. More than 10 years of leadership responsibility in warehousing units followed. In 2021 he joined SIEVERS-GROUP to further develop a holistic WMS experience: SIEVERS WMS.

Ferhat took over numerous international warehouse software & planning projects since 2006. More than 10 years of leadership responsibility in warehousing units followed. In 2021 he joined SIEVERS-GROUP to further develop a holistic WMS experience: SI... Show more

Kshitij Kumar

Kshitij Kumar

Kshitij Kumar (KK) has served as Chief Data Officer and Enterprise Board member across prominent organizations including Haleon, Farfetch and OneFootball. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and innovation in leveraging Data, AI/ Generative AI, Machine Learning technologies, Responsible AI, and AI Governance to drive transformative business outcomes.

Recognized among the World's Top 100 Chief Data Officers (2023, 2024), Top 100 Data Influencers (2024), and Top 40 Chief AI/Analytics Officers, KK is also a member of the Gartner Data and AI Board. His expertise lies in building advanced data ecosystems that drive organizational transformation and competitive advantage.

Kshitij Kumar (KK) has served as Chief Data Officer and Enterprise Board member across prominent organizations including Haleon, Farfetch and OneFootball. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and innovation in... Show more

Kondwani Nyirenda

Kondwani Nyirenda

I am Kondwani Nyirenda, an engineer, AI enthusiast, and entrepreneur passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. My work spans AI, software development, robotics, and manufacturing, with past projects including an AI platform that served thousands of users and contributions to sustainable engineering innovations. I thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, turning ideas into solutions that empower people, businesses, and communities.

I am Kondwani Nyirenda, an engineer, AI enthusiast, and entrepreneur passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. My work spans AI, software development, robotics, and manufacturing, with past projects including an AI platform that... Show more

Ahmed Ashraf Sadek

Ahmed Ashraf Sadek

Ahmad Ashraf "Ash" is a Data Analytics Manager at Taylor Corporation leading their strategic data analytics team to unlock business value through data, automation, and AI adoption. With a Master’s in Data Science and a passion for applied AI, Ash is actively shaping the conversation around AI adoption in the Twin Cities. He brings over three years of experience driving data strategy, empowering organizations with insights, and now—AI agents!

Ahmad Ashraf "Ash" is a Data Analytics Manager at Taylor Corporation leading their strategic data analytics team to unlock business value through data, automation, and AI adoption. With a Master’s in Data Science and a passion for applied AI, Ash is ... Show more

Chotchanit Mongkonvit

Chotchanit Mongkonvit

Chotchanit Mongkonvit (Peace) — Associate Director of Process Improvement at Arise by INFINITAS.

With 13+ years of experience, specializes in data engineering, including leading the enterprise Microsoft Fabric & AI data platform strategy at SCG Chemicals. Diverse background also spans SAP, industrial IoT, and starting career as a Network Engineer at the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

Chotchanit Mongkonvit (Peace) — Associate Director of Process Improvement at Arise by INFINITAS. With 13+ years of experience, specializes in data engineering, including leading the enterprise Microsoft Fabric & AI data platform strategy at SCG C... Show more

Chiranjevi Dhulipudi

Chiranjevi Dhulipudi

I'm a Software Engineer with a passion for building scalable, high-performing systems and applications. My experience spans distributed systems, full-stack development, and cloud technologies, with a strong foundation in Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices. I've worked on cutting-edge projects at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and contributed to impactful solutions during my time at Stony Brook University.Equipped with excellent problem-solving skills, I am looking forward t o expanding my technical capabilities to face more challenging and complex problem statements.

I'm a Software Engineer with a passion for building scalable, high-performing systems and applications. My experience spans distributed systems, full-stack development, and cloud technologies, with a strong foundation in Kubernetes, Docker, and micro... Show more

Aryan Mehrotra

Aryan Mehrotra

I am currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at zop.dev aimed at simplifying infrastructure management, leveraging my extensive experience in building large-scale systems.
I also serve as a maintainer for GoFr, an opinionated Golang framework that accelerates microservice development with built-in support for databases and observability.
Beyond technical development, I have a strong interest in marketing, customer acquisition, and user behaviour analysis, enabling me to align product development with user needs effectively.

I am currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at zop.dev aimed at simplifying infrastructure management, leveraging my extensive experience in building large-scale systems. I also serve as a maintainer for GoFr, an opinionated Golang framewo... Show more

Markus Mueller

Markus Mueller

Markus Mueller is a dedicated Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity leader and practitioner with almost 25 years of experience helping organizations secure and improve their industrial environments. His career has been focused on manufacturing and utility space, including power generation, transmission, and distribution—including thermal, hydro, solar, and wind sources—as well as water, wastewater, and gas systems.
Markus specializes in developing resilient OT cybersecurity programs that adhere to industry best practices and regulatory standards, such as IEC 62443, NIST, and NERC CIP. He has led projects ranging from incident response and security assessments to enterprise OT program development, risk management, and threat intelligence.
In his current role as Field CISO for Nozomi Networks, Markus collaborates with strategic customers to ensure that our most critical infrastructure remains safe, reliable, and secure. He supports teams across the spectrum, from substations to the boardroom, on their OT journey.

Markus Mueller is a dedicated Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity leader and practitioner with almost 25 years of experience helping organizations secure and improve their industrial environments. His career has been focused on manufacturing an... Show more

Sumaiyya Fatima

Sumaiyya Fatima

Sumaiyya Fatima is a Software Modeling Engineer with a strong background in enterprise-scale embedded systems engineering, specializing in hardware-in-the-loop simulation, system validation, and software-defined vehicle development. She brings extensive experience in designing, modeling, and validating complex embedded control systems across automotive platforms, with a focus on integrating software and hardware to ensure reliable and scalable system performance.
In her current role at General Motors, she contributes to system calibration and validation activities, supporting vehicle programs through cross-functional collaboration with software architects, calibration engineers, and system integration teams. Her work involves developing and refining calibration strategies, conducting root cause analysis, and improving system performance through structured testing and validation processes. She has also played a key role in modeling software architectures using AUTOSAR-based tools and supporting the deployment of diagnostic requirements and system interfaces within software-defined vehicle environments.
Previously, she worked extensively on hardware-in-the-loop simulation frameworks, where she developed real-time models using MATLAB and Simulink to validate embedded controllers across multiple vehicle domains. Her contributions include automating test procedures, integrating plant models, and supporting validation teams in executing complex simulation-based testing workflows. She has also been involved in building simulation environments for powertrain, chassis, and safety systems, enabling efficient verification of software functionalities before deployment.
Earlier in her career, she gained experience in embedded software validation and control system testing within industrial applications, contributing to the development and testing of electro-hydraulic systems and machine control software. She holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing embedded systems engineering through innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Sumaiyya Fatima is a Software Modeling Engineer with a strong background in enterprise-scale embedded systems engineering, specializing in hardware-in-the-loop simulation, system validation, and software-defined vehicle development. She brings extens... Show more

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