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

Per più di 20 anni ho rivestito il ruolo di direttore tecnico in diverse aziende manifatturiere
Nella mia ultima esperienza aziendale ho guidato diversi team che hanno sviluppato in modalità agile più di 50 prodotti industriali dotati di software di automazione.
Ho diretto la transizione verso questo nuovo approccio con la costituzione di una “Mini-Fabbrica Agile” all’interno della quale operavano oltre 190 persone.
Oggi affianco le aziende nello sviluppo agile dei nuovi prodotti e nella necessaria trasformazione organizzativa

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Ogni mattina pratico mindfulness.
Amo camminare nella natura e intraprendere viaggi itineranti senza un percorso definito.
Sono un appassionato di cinema e un vorace lettore di saggi.

Per più di 20 anni ho rivestito il ruolo di direttore tecnico in diverse aziende manifatturiere Nella mia ultima esperienza aziendale ho guidato diversi team che hanno sviluppato in modalità agile più di 50 prodotti industriali dotati di software d... Show more

Will Atkins is a graduate of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He joined Tank Industry Consultants as a project engineer, preparing engineering reports for the rehabilitation of water storage tanks. Will has written over 100 technical reports addressing the condition of water storage tanks. These reports included recommendations for safety, sanitary, and aesthetic improvements to meet applicable industry standards. Will is familiar with OSHA regulations, American Water Works Association standards, and individual state regulations concerning water storage tanks.

Will Atkins is a graduate of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He joined Tank Industry Consultants as a project engineer, preparing engineering reports for the rehabilitation of water storag... 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

Mridul Agrawal, PE, is a Senior Electrical Engineer at MEPCE and an IEEE Senior Member specializing in electrical infrastructure for aviation, healthcare, and mission-critical facilities.

His professional experience includes leading electrical engineering design for major airport terminal programs, medium-voltage distribution systems, emergency and standby power systems, and infrastructure modernization projects.

He has served in lead electrical engineering and Engineer-of-Record roles, with responsibilities spanning technical design, multidisciplinary coordination, project management, and infrastructure planning.

His technical interests include resilient power architecture, airport electrification, operational continuity, and future-ready electrical infrastructure.

Through his engineering work and technical research, he focuses on practical methods for improving infrastructure reliability, managing electrical-system expansion, and supporting critical facilities through changing operational and energy demands.

Mridul Agrawal, PE, is a Senior Electrical Engineer at MEPCE and an IEEE Senior Member specializing in electrical infrastructure for aviation, healthcare, and mission-critical facilities. His professional experience includes leading electrical eng... Show more

Ajit Srivastava is Director – Global Business Applications at Quisitive, supporting pre-sales and delivery teams across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Customer Engagement. With over 19 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX and D365 F&O, he brings deep expertise in solution architecture, integrations, manufacturing, security, data migration, and enterprise transformation.
Ajit began his career as a trainee working with AX 3.0 in India and spent more than 18 years with Hitachi Solutions before joining Quisitive. His career has grown from technical delivery to architecture and leadership, helping organizations align Microsoft business applications with their operational goals.
He is passionate about practical AI adoption, Copilot, and intelligent agents that improve business processes and user experiences. Ajit also shares his knowledge through community engagement and has earned Microsoft FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect recognition for five consecutive years.

Ajit Srivastava is Director – Global Business Applications at Quisitive, supporting pre-sales and delivery teams across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Customer Engagement. With over 19 years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX and... Show more

Julie Nottage, CSP, CEng, FEngNZ, is a Chartered Civil Engineer, international speaker and Commercial Confidence specialist with more than 30 years' experience across engineering and infrastructure in the UK, UAE and New Zealand. She helps technical professionals and organisations strengthen the human capabilities that turn expertise into impact — Confidence, Connection and Clarity. A Fellow of Engineering New Zealand and Certified Speaking Professional, Julie is President of Professional Speakers Association New Zealand (2024–2026).

Julie Nottage, CSP, CEng, FEngNZ, is a Chartered Civil Engineer, international speaker and Commercial Confidence specialist with more than 30 years' experience across engineering and infrastructure in the UK, UAE and New Zealand. She helps technical ... Show more

Mr. Botteicher has worked for the last 27 years in the water industry as an engineer functioning to complete projects and improvements for the betterment of the industry and the people it serves. He has served as a designer, project manager, and inspector for pipeline conveyance, water handling, and pump station work. He has also served as a product engineer and manager for specific pipeline products and applications. Finally, Mr. Botteicher has been a commercial manager and officer for pipeline product and service providers. Currently, Mr. Botteicher is the Technical Regional Manager for Hobas Pipe USA and supports the design and project development for the company as well as engineering and construction support.

Mr. Botteicher has worked for the last 27 years in the water industry as an engineer functioning to complete projects and improvements for the betterment of the industry and the people it serves. He has served as a designer, project manager, and insp... Show more

Akio Nakadachi leads in-vehicle software development at Mazda Motor Corporation. Through his involvement in the AGL community, he has promoted the use of open source and standardization in the automotive industry. He currently leads the development of next-generation cockpits utilizing AGL, Android Automotive OS, and virtualization technologies, and is working to transform software architecture in preparation for the SDV era.

Akio Nakadachi leads in-vehicle software development at Mazda Motor Corporation. Through his involvement in the AGL community, he has promoted the use of open source and standardization in the automotive industry. He currently leads the development o... 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

Martin Oswald is Global Head of Application Engineering with more than 20 years of experience in industrial machine vision, embedded vision systems, image sensors, optics, illumination, synchronization, high-speed networking and AI-enabled vision architectures.
Throughout his career, he has supported hundreds of deployments across factory automation, robotics, logistics, transportation, smart infrastructure and embedded AI applications. His work focuses on bridging the gap between imaging physics and intelligent decision-making systems.
He is passionate about translating complex imaging concepts into practical engineering decisions that improve real-world system performance.

Martin Oswald is Global Head of Application Engineering with more than 20 years of experience in industrial machine vision, embedded vision systems, image sensors, optics, illumination, synchronization, high-speed networking and AI-enabled vision arc... Show more

Alan is a solutions architect and automation specialist focused on building practical AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and the Power Platform. With over 20 years of experience across manufacturing, operations, and IT integration, he helps organisations move beyond AI experimentation into scalable, governed deployments.

His work centres on designing enterprise-ready Copilot agents, automation patterns, and memory architectures that balance capability, performance, and cost. Alan regularly shares hands-on insights through real-world use cases and is passionate about helping builders turn AI ideas into solutions that actually get used.

Alan is a solutions architect and automation specialist focused on building practical AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio and the Power Platform. With over 20 years of experience across manufacturing, operations, and IT integration, he helps ... Show more

Duane Casey is a technology executive and digital transformation leader with experience leading modernization initiatives across manufacturing, healthcare, medical technology, ERP, cybersecurity, AI, and enterprise collaboration platforms. He specializes in aligning business strategy with technology investments to improve operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and accelerate organizational growth. Duane is passionate about helping organizations move beyond technology deployments and achieve measurable business outcomes through successful digital transformation.

Duane Casey is a technology executive and digital transformation leader with experience leading modernization initiatives across manufacturing, healthcare, medical technology, ERP, cybersecurity, AI, and enterprise collaboration platforms. He special... Show more

Seasoned Oracle Cloud solution architect specializing in Oracle Fusion Supply Chain Management (SCM), Customer Experience (CX), AI, and Redwood transformations. With more than a decade of consulting and solution architecture experience, he has helped organizations modernize supply chain and customer engagement processes through innovative cloud technologies, AI-driven automation, and enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives.

He has successfully led and delivered implementations for global clients across the telecommunications, health care, aerospace, manufacturing, and technology industries.

Seasoned Oracle Cloud solution architect specializing in Oracle Fusion Supply Chain Management (SCM), Customer Experience (CX), AI, and Redwood transformations. With more than a decade of consulting and solution architecture experience, he has helped... Show more

We don't sell a copy and paste software AI program, we over a full start to finish customized workflow automation. From the perspective of the operators mindset. We were business operators, we aren't SAAS people. We know what its like to run a mechanical business and we bring our AI expertise to help automate and streamline workflows. Not force you into another software subscription.

We don't sell a copy and paste software AI program, we over a full start to finish customized workflow automation. From the perspective of the operators mindset. We were business operators, we aren't SAAS people. We know what its like to run a mechan... Show more

Denys Zhak is a software engineer with nine years of experience in backend engineering and distributed systems, focused on production reliability.

At Imubit, he builds cloud and on-prem software for industrial machine-learning deployments. He led the six-month migration of seven Python ingestion Lambdas into services described in this talk.

Outside work, he contributes to open source. Much of that work has been on Astral’s Ruff and ty. He writes about production engineering at denyszhak.com.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denyszhak/

Denys Zhak is a software engineer with nine years of experience in backend engineering and distributed systems, focused on production reliability. At Imubit, he builds cloud and on-prem software for industrial machine-learning deployments. He led ... Show more

Peter Prettenhofer is a Machine Learning Engineer at Rerun.io, where he works on data infrastructure for robot learning. Previously he worked on visuo-motor policy learning for robotic manipulation, and was VP of Engineering at DataRobot, the pioneer in Automated ML. He was a core contributor to scikit-learn where he co-authored a number of modules such as Stochastic Gradient Descent, Gradient Boosting, and Decision Trees.

Peter Prettenhofer is a Machine Learning Engineer at Rerun.io, where he works on data infrastructure for robot learning. Previously he worked on visuo-motor policy learning for robotic manipulation, and was VP of Engineering at DataRobot, the pioneer... Show more

Augusto António | Palestrante e Engenheiro Mecânico

Augusto António é Engenheiro Mecânico, profissional de Operações de Produtos Petrolíferos e entusiasta do desenvolvimento profissional. Actua na partilha de conhecimentos sobre empregabilidade, elaboração de CV estratégico, LinkedIn, preparação para entrevistas e transição de carreira. Como cofundador da AVE, dedica-se à capacitação de candidatos, ajudando-os a desenvolver competências, fortalecer o seu posicionamento profissional e identificar oportunidades no mercado de trabalho. Acredita que o conhecimento partilhado pode transformar carreiras e abrir portas para novas oportunidades.

Augusto António | Palestrante e Engenheiro Mecânico Augusto António é Engenheiro Mecânico, profissional de Operações de Produtos Petrolíferos e entusiasta do desenvolvimento profissional. Actua na partilha de conhecimentos sobre empregabilidade, e... Show more

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development.

Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed his passion and moved into the world of Software Development.

He is now spreading the message of small batch sizes, continuous improvement and self organisation and has implemented agile principles in diverse industries.

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development. Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed ... Show more

Claire Samojedny, P.E., is a Staff Civil Engineer in the Water Global Practice at Burns & McDonnell in Chicago, IL. She is a planning engineer and hydraulic modeler with five years of experience in capital improvement master planning, integrated asset management, and hydraulic modeling for wastewater collection systems, water transmission and distribution systems, and stormwater systems across the country. She integrates hydraulic models, GIS, and asset data to evaluate system capacity and condition, prioritize needs, and develop phased capital improvement programs that support long-term growth, regulatory requirements, and asset renewal. She holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering with a minor in Sustainability, Energy, and Environment from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a registered Professional Engineer in Illinois.

Claire Samojedny, P.E., is a Staff Civil Engineer in the Water Global Practice at Burns & McDonnell in Chicago, IL. She is a planning engineer and hydraulic modeler with five years of experience in capital improvement master planning, integrated asse... 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

Julie Brunias is a cybersecurity professional with over 14 years of experience securing critical infrastructure across energy, banking, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Her work centers on the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, with expertise in emerging threat models, adversarial AI, Shadow AI, AI ethics, and the governance of intelligent systems. She has contributed to initiatives spanning red team operations, cloud‑native security, and the protection of AI‑driven environments. Julie specializes in identifying new attack surfaces introduced by machine learning, including model abuse, data leakage, and unauthorized AI deployment. A frequent speaker at conferences such as GoSec, InCyber, Microrbit, and HackMiami, she shares practical insights on AI‑driven threats, synthetic media abuse, and defensive strategies for modern infrastructures. She also supports open‑source efforts and advises organizations on securing generative and agentic AI systems.

Julie Brunias is a cybersecurity professional with over 14 years of experience securing critical infrastructure across energy, banking, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Her work centers on the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intell... Show more

Simran is a Senior Software Engineer at Qualcomm, working on AI/ML software benchmarking, performance characterization, and optimization. Her experience spans LLM inference, cloud-native workloads, and performance analysis across compute platforms. Previously at Ampere Computing, she developed benchmarking and performance analysis frameworks for ARM-based CPUs, investigating bottlenecks to improve workload and hardware efficiency. She is passionate about solving performance challenges at the intersection of software, systems and hardware.

Simran is a Senior Software Engineer at Qualcomm, working on AI/ML software benchmarking, performance characterization, and optimization. Her experience spans LLM inference, cloud-native workloads, and performance analysis across compute platforms. P... Show more

- Specializes in Run-to-Run process control, statistical drift detection, and fleet-scale anomaly monitoring systems
- Achieved division's first Innovation Review approval in four years for an early-stage process anomaly detection system

- Specializes in Run-to-Run process control, statistical drift detection, and fleet-scale anomaly monitoring systems - Achieved division's first Innovation Review approval in four years for an early-stage process anomaly detection system Show more

Akash Bhatia is a Principal, Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, leading the advanced architecture team across AWS Enterprise customers. His work spans the full lifecycle of applied AI: model customization, training and fine-tuning, benchmarking, and the product direction that turns frontier models into systems customers can run in production. He has worked across HiTech, Manufacturing, Automotive, Retail, and Space Technology, with Fortune 100 enterprises and startups alike. Notable clients include Reddit, Nike, Boeing, and Uber, where he has provided technical guidance and thought leadership across commercial and public segments.

With over 18 years in the field, Akash has held leadership positions at Hyundai and Toyota, leading strategy and technology divisions focused on advanced mobility, autonomy, and new market and product development. He led incubators and concept seeds within corporate venture arms, building technical frameworks and platforms at scale. Alongside his technical depth, he has led product and program management across numerous large-scale initiatives.

Akash Bhatia is a Principal, Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, leading the advanced architecture team across AWS Enterprise customers. His work spans the full lifecycle of applied AI: model customization, training and fine-tuning, benchmark... Show more

Eric Broda is the Founder and President of Broda Group Software, a boutique consulting firm that specialized in building GenAI, agent, and data ecosystem solutions. He is an expert in delivering large scale data management solutions and is the author of O’Reilly’s Implementing Data Mesh book. Eric has delivered GenAI and agent solutions in with international banks, global insurers, large retailers, and global technology firms. Mr. Broda’s next book will be available in November 2025 on highly reliable autonomous agents for the emerging agent ecosystem.

Mr. Broda has written extensively about his Agents experiences, architecture, and implementation at medium.com/@ericbroda

Eric Broda is the Founder and President of Broda Group Software, a boutique consulting firm that specialized in building GenAI, agent, and data ecosystem solutions. He is an expert in delivering large scale data management solutions and is the autho... Show more

Dr. Peter L. Takunju is the Founder and CEO of the US-based DynamicAI Nexus Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiary DynamicAI Nexus SARL, Cameroon, an AI-focused technology organization helping businesses and institutions move from AI awareness to practical implementation and measurable value. A former NASA Engineer, Dr. Takunju brings extensive experience across artificial intelligence, engineering, predictive analytics, technology leadership and organizational transformation.

He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Uppsala University, a Master of Engineering Management from Ohio University, and completed professional education in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at MIT.

Through DynamicAI Nexus and The AI Training Hub, he is advancing practical AI capability, enterprise transformation and locally relevant AI solutions across Africa. In 2026, he led the inaugural Cameroon AI Transformation Summit in Douala, bringing together executives, institutions and professionals around the transition from AI awareness to implementation. His broader vision is to help build a pan-African AI ecosystem that connects global expertise, African talent and real-world business challenges.

Dr. Peter L. Takunju is the Founder and CEO of the US-based DynamicAI Nexus Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiary DynamicAI Nexus SARL, Cameroon, an AI-focused technology organization helping businesses and institutions move from AI awareness to practica... 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

Matt Gaughan is co-founder and engineering manager for Plus Six Engineering. He is a P.E. with over 25 years of industry experience as engineer, construction manager and program manager. Matt and his company specialize in large diameter pipeline projects - including over 600 miles of 36" to 108" diameter water pipelines in the past 8 years. Matt is an active member of AWWA Capital Project Delivery committee.

Matt Gaughan is co-founder and engineering manager for Plus Six Engineering. He is a P.E. with over 25 years of industry experience as engineer, construction manager and program manager. Matt and his company specialize in large diameter pipeline pr... Show more

Nenad Sljivic is BizApps Senior Partner Development Manager with 10 years experience in Microsoft working as Dynamics 365 Licensing Specialist, Cloud Solution Architect, Partner Development Manger... Passionate about technology with Dynamics 365 in our DNA.

Nenad Sljivic is BizApps Senior Partner Development Manager with 10 years experience in Microsoft working as Dynamics 365 Licensing Specialist, Cloud Solution Architect, Partner Development Manger... Passionate about technology with Dynamics 365 in o... Show more