A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems consulting and sales, which allows him to provide a holistic understanding of how different systems and processes work together. He is able to paint the big picture for clients, enabling them to completely transform their operations with fully optimized technology solutions that meet their business needs.

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems con... Show more

Aspen Ambrose a Senior Data Analyst with 10+ years of experience helping organizations turn complex data into clarity, confidence, and informed decision‑making. Aspen’s work focuses on bridging the gap between data and strategy—ensuring insights are not only accurate, but usable. Aspen has a variety of experience in analytics, supporting initiatives such as enterprise reporting and visualization, risk analysis, and operational insights. These experiences shape a practical, real‑world perspective on the topic being discussed today. In her most recent work, Aspen supports analytic initiatives at First Citizens Bank to make informed decisions, improve performance, and drive meaningful outcomes. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Aspen brings prior experience in Audit, project management, and account management, through other organizations such as iconectiv and JetBlue allowing her to approach analytics through both a technical and business lens. Outside of day‑to‑day work, Aspen is actively involved in local philanthropy work, sitting on the boards of the Apex Public School Foundation and the Apex Culture and Arts Advisory Board, as well as working in the local food bank and angel tree programs reinforcing a passion for giving back to the community.

Aspen Ambrose a Senior Data Analyst with 10+ years of experience helping organizations turn complex data into clarity, confidence, and informed decision‑making. Aspen’s work focuses on bridging the gap between data and strategy—ensuring insights are ... Show more

Gaurav Patel is a Radio Frequency Engineering Leader with over 20 years of international experience in wireless network planning, design, deployment, and optimization. He has led large-scale RF engineering initiatives across multiple generations of wireless technologies, including GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), with a strong focus on improving wireless customer experience through technology innovation.
Throughout his career, Gaurav has held senior engineering and leadership roles at major global organizations, including T-Mobile USA, Ericsson, Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent, Nexius Solutions, and Reliance Communications. His expertise spans end-to-end RF planning and design for macro networks, small cells, and DAS; spectrum management and frequency reuse optimization; network performance benchmarking; and advanced RF optimization frameworks.
At T-Mobile USA, Gaurav has managed and executed complex RF deployment programs, leading teams of engineers across multiple markets and overseeing capital planning exceeding $100 million with a focus on ROI and customer experience enhancement. He has contributed to nationwide RF optimization standards, led Massive MIMO and FWA optimization trials, designed large-scale small-cell networks, and supported high-profile special event network planning and execution.
Gaurav is recognized for his leadership in wireless technology innovation and complex project delivery. His contributions include AI/ML-driven network tuning, self-organizing networks (SON), spectrum refarming, carrier aggregation, and energy-efficient network design. He has also played a key role in vendor evaluation, RFP/RFQ technical governance, and mentoring engineering teams.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications (2006) and a Master of Business Administration in International Business (2012). His professional excellence has been recognized through multiple awards, including the T-Mobile PEAK Award (2022), T-Mobile Winners Circle Award (2019), multiple internal performance awards at T-Mobile, and Ericsson “ACE” and “Power” Awards (2013–2014).

Gaurav Patel is a Radio Frequency Engineering Leader with over 20 years of international experience in wireless network planning, design, deployment, and optimization. He has led large-scale RF engineering initiatives across multiple generations of w... Show more

I’m a Data Scientist and Data Engineering professional with 13+ years of experience building scalable analytics platforms, data lake architectures, and AI/ML solutions across semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain, and global trade domains. My work spans predictive modeling, machine learning, big data processing (Spark, Hadoop, Databricks), and business intelligence (Tableau, Power BI), with a strong focus on turning complex data into actionable insights for leadership. I’ve led end-to-end initiatives such as demand–supply optimization, revenue forecasting, tariff impact analytics, compliance fraud detection, and centralized executive dashboards—often reducing cycle times by 40–70% and improving decision quality across cross-functional teams

I’m a Data Scientist and Data Engineering professional with 13+ years of experience building scalable analytics platforms, data lake architectures, and AI/ML solutions across semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain, and global trade domains. My wor... Show more

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Dr. Roland Nolte is an international leadership expert and keynote speaker with over 13 years of experience leading global teams of hundreds and even thousands. His focus: restoring humanity as the true driver of motivation, collaboration, and sustainable success in organizations. As the founder of re:HUMAN, he combines practical leadership insights with the latest findings from psychology, sociology, and organizational research.

Beyond the stage, Roland lives what he teaches: as a father of four, a farm owner, and someone who understands stress not from theory but from real life. His keynotes inspire leaders and organizations to build trust, foster resilience, and achieve clarity in times of uncertainty. With his mix of academic depth and personal authenticity, he empowers audiences to navigate the future of work with confidence and humanity.

Dr. Roland Nolte is an international leadership expert and keynote speaker with over 13 years of experience leading global teams of hundreds and even thousands. His focus: restoring humanity as the true driver of motivation, collaboration, and sustai... Show more

As a seasoned IT Operations and Business Management professional with over two decades of extensive experience, I am passionately engaged in collaborating with global organizations to harness the full potential of Dynamics 365 and cloud technologies.

As a founding member and the driving force behind Intelegain, a consulting firm celebrated for its expertise in Enterprise Integration and Software Development, I lead our mission to deliver bespoke solutions across a diverse array of sectors. Our expertise spans Retail, Financial Services, Travel, Workforce Automation, Pharmaceuticals, M-commerce, E-Learning, and more. With a robust presence in the USA, UK, Australia, Singapore, and India, we are well-positioned to serve our clients' needs globally.

In addition to my role at Intelegain, I hold various positions within the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP), the world's largest community of Microsoft partners. As the IAMCP APAC Secretary, I am dedicated to fostering and nurturing the community within the APAC region, ensuring that our members thrive and succeed in their endeavors.

As a seasoned IT Operations and Business Management professional with over two decades of extensive experience, I am passionately engaged in collaborating with global organizations to harness the full potential of Dynamics 365 and cloud technologies.... Show more

David Hrncir has been solving "Big Data" problems since before the industry had a name for them. As a veteran software and data engineer at Fivetran, David’s career is defined by a singular, defiant mission: the total elimination of non-value-added activities. Having architected data ecosystems for Fortune 500 giants across every vertical, David is a leading advocate for Open Data Infrastructure (ODI) and end-to-end automation. He believes that in the age of AI, building complex, manual data integrations is a relic of the past that hinders true innovation. Today, David partners with global tech leaders to prove that when organizations stop "moving" data and start "utilizing" it, they unlock the real potential of AI and modern analytics. Known for his "no challenge is too big" attitude, David balances technical rigor with a philosophical approach to data—making him a favorite on expert panels and hands-on labs alike.

David Hrncir has been solving "Big Data" problems since before the industry had a name for them. As a veteran software and data engineer at Fivetran, David’s career is defined by a singular, defiant mission: the total elimination of non-value-added a... Show more

Coming from the world of engineering processes, design and Chemical Engineering, became a convert to Software Engineering at the age of 27. Had the chance to live life wearing 3 hats, both as an end user, an engineer and an engineering manager for software teams.

Interested in all things that make us more efficient, from processes to tooling, any small tweak is always welcome in the effort for greater efficiency in the development process.

Coming from the world of engineering processes, design and Chemical Engineering, became a convert to Software Engineering at the age of 27. Had the chance to live life wearing 3 hats, both as an end user, an engineer and an engineering manager for s... Show more

Erik is a proven IT/Technology leader with 20+ years of diverse experience focused on delivering successful software engineering projects that meet his customer's needs (both in an internal business environment and through external consulting engagements).

Erik leverages his strong interpersonal skills to motivate teams, mentor individuals, recruit and evaluate top-notch engineering professionals. Erik is a change agent that is passionate about growing as an individual and helping his teams grow stronger as well.

Erik is very active in the DFW technology user group community; volunteering in multiple organizations. He is the President of JavaMUG (a registered 501c6) and was the founder/leader of the DFW Groovy - Grails User Group, and the Spring Dallas User Group. Erik has presented at these groups and regional technology conferences.

Specialities: technology leadership, business and technology strategy, enterprise application design and management.

Erik is a proven IT/Technology leader with 20+ years of diverse experience focused on delivering successful software engineering projects that meet his customer's needs (both in an internal business environment and through external consulting engagem... Show more

Sahith Vibudhi is a Founding Software Engineer at Dots (Y Combinator S21), where he builds payments, tax compliance, and fraud detection infrastructure. Previously, he designed global manufacturing data systems at Tesla and helped scale Darwinbox from its earliest engineering team to unicorn status. He is also the creator of DataPup, an open-source AI-powered database client, and VibeTree, an open-source vibecoding tool.

Sahith Vibudhi is a Founding Software Engineer at Dots (Y Combinator S21), where he builds payments, tax compliance, and fraud detection infrastructure. Previously, he designed global manufacturing data systems at Tesla and helped scale Darwinbox fro... Show more

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Markus is an enthusiastic software engineer with a passion for developing scalable solutions on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. His technical background encompasses solid expertise in C#, various web frameworks, and extensive experience in applying modern software development methodologies.

Beyond his professional commitments, Markus is actively involved in the tech community, sharing his knowledge as a mentor and contributing to open-source projects. His work and engagement reflect his enthusiasm for software and Azure.

Markus is an enthusiastic software engineer with a passion for developing scalable solutions on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. His technical background encompasses solid expertise in C#, various web frameworks, and extensive experience in applyi... Show more

With over 35 years of experience in ERP, robotics, and artificial intelligence, Eric has established a distinguished career in the technology sector. He has spent more than 20 years specializing in Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365, demonstrating a deep understanding of these platforms. As a former COO of a high-tech manufacturing company, Eric has firsthand experience in operational leadership and strategic decision-making.

In addition to their executive roles as CEO, CIO, and CTO in various AI, professional services, and software companies, Eric has served as an industry analyst focusing on supply chain, life sciences, manufacturing, and retail. A recognized speaker and author, they have received multiple awards for their contributions to ethical AI. Currently, Eric is a board member of several AI and robotics companies, where they continue to influence the future of technology.

With over 35 years of experience in ERP, robotics, and artificial intelligence, Eric has established a distinguished career in the technology sector. He has spent more than 20 years specializing in Axapta, Dynamics AX, and D365, demonstrating a deep ... Show more

Dr. Adrian Hermes is an interdisciplinary researcher and professor working at the intersection of Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Mathematical Optimization, Computer Science, and Data Analytics. With a strong foundation in engineering and mathematical sciences and extensive international research experience, his work emphasizes the development of rigorous theoretical models together with practical design and implementation methodologies that translate advanced analytical concepts into real-world impact. His collaborations with international research teams span diverse application domains—including transportation systems, supply chains and logistics, forestry planning, systems engineering, viticulture and enology, and biological applications—where quantitative modeling plays a central role. His core expertise focuses on the formulation and solution of complex combinatorial and industrial optimization problems using mathematical programming and network optimization, supported by hybrid strategies that integrate heuristics and metaheuristics with exact, approximation, and stochastic optimization techniques.

Alongside his optimization research, Dr. Hermes brings a decade of experience in data analysis and data science across both scientific and industrial environments. His work centers on statistical modeling, machine learning, and advanced data analytics to extract actionable and interpretable insights from complex datasets. By combining statistical theory with computational implementation and modern analytical workflows, he contributes to interdisciplinary projects where data-driven methodologies support model validation, system understanding, and strategic decision-making. This integration of theoretical rigor with applied analytics enables him to bridge optimization and data science, delivering robust, evidence-based solutions across diverse application domains.

Dr. Adrian Hermes is an interdisciplinary researcher and professor working at the intersection of Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Mathematical Optimization, Computer Science, and Data Analytics. With a strong foundat... Show more

Jeff has been delivering, developing and deploying Navision and Business Central based solutions for over 20 years (starting with version 3.10) with a key focus on Food & Beverage and Manufacturing clients with complex Integration and EDI needs. He has a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo and resides outside Seattle, Washington.

Jeff has been delivering, developing and deploying Navision and Business Central based solutions for over 20 years (starting with version 3.10) with a key focus on Food & Beverage and Manufacturing clients with complex Integration and EDI needs. He ... Show more

Michael Allison, is a U.S. Marine Purple Heart Veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and international keynote speaker. A globally recognized expert in identity-driven leadership and organizational resilience, Michael transforms adversity into strategic advantage. Over two decades, he has led Marines in combat, managed multi-million-dollar government projects, directed higher-ed programs, and scaled an INC 5000 franchise to successful exit. Michael equips leaders and teams to break internal limitations, guard energy, and thrive under pressure. His signature frameworks—Break The Bottle and Protect The House—blend combat-tested leadership, trauma-informed coaching, and enterprise execution discipline. Michael has delivered transformational keynotes, workshops, and consulting for world-class organizations globally. He empowers professionals to align technical brilliance with human resilience and lead with clarity, creativity, and conviction.

Michael Allison, is a U.S. Marine Purple Heart Veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and international keynote speaker. A globally recognized expert in identity-driven leadership and organizational resilience, Michael transforms a... Show more

Heikki is an Expert Lead Developer at OP Pohjola working with OP's internal Development Portal based on Spotify's Backstage.

Heikki is an Expert Lead Developer at OP Pohjola working with OP's internal Development Portal based on Spotify's Backstage. Show more

John Paul (JP) is an Associate Professor at George Washington University in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. His research focuses on understanding how consumer preferences, market dynamics, and policy affect the emergence and adoption of low-carbon technologies, such as electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. He also studies the critical relationship between the US and China in developing and mass producing these technologies. He has expertise in discrete choice modeling, conjoint analysis, survey design, exploratory data analysis, interview-based research methods, the R programming language, China, and the global electric vehicle industry. He speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and has conducted extensive fieldwork in China. John holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics (ESM) from Virginia Tech.

John Paul (JP) is an Associate Professor at George Washington University in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. His research focuses on understanding how consumer preferences, market dynamics, and policy affect the emerg... Show more

Kristopher Sandoval is a Product Marketing and Developer Relations expert with over a decade of experience across industrial, biomedical, and artificial intelligence development. To date, Kristopher has written over 700 books and articles on development, product marketing, and future technologies.

Kristopher Sandoval is a Product Marketing and Developer Relations expert with over a decade of experience across industrial, biomedical, and artificial intelligence development. To date, Kristopher has written over 700 books and articles on developm... Show more

I am a Software Engineer at Capgemini, Mundiapolis University Alumni, and 1337 Advanced Core Student with a passion for building scalable, intelligent systems. With a background in both full-stack development and machine learning, I specialize in bridging the gap between complex AI models and real-world industrial applications. I focus on practical, production-ready Machine Learning rather than academic hype, helping traditional developers add AI to their toolkit without over-engineering their solutions. When I’m not optimizing pipelines or debugging IoT data, I’m advocating for why simple, explainable models often beat complex neural networks.

I am a Software Engineer at Capgemini, Mundiapolis University Alumni, and 1337 Advanced Core Student with a passion for building scalable, intelligent systems. With a background in both full-stack development and machine learning, I specialize in bri... Show more

Dave has been working in the world of bookkeeping for more than a decade, first as the founder of The Kersting Group, and now as the founder and CEO of Capovario. His mission is to bring new life and energy to the types of business services people typically hate and avoid, including bookkeeping, accounting, insurance, finance, employee benefits, marketing, and more. Dave and the Capovario team work tirelessly to help business owners work on the parts of their business they love while his team handles the rest.

Dave has been working in the world of bookkeeping for more than a decade, first as the founder of The Kersting Group, and now as the founder and CEO of Capovario. His mission is to bring new life and energy to the types of business services people ty... Show more

Michael Willers ist Inhaber der Firma devcoach®. Seine Firma begleitet Unternehmen bei Digitalisierungs- und Softwareprojekten mit 360 Grad Sicht von Analyse bis Betrieb. Schwierige Sachverhalte macht er einfach transparent. Er verbindet Management und IT durch gezielte Analyse mit Blick auf Kostenoptimierung und Machbarkeit. KI ist für Ihn ein Werkzeug, das bei richtigem Einsatz schneller für bessere Qualität sorgen kann. In den Branchen Industrieautomation und Fertigung, Automotive, Großhandel, Pharma, Mobilfunk, Versicherungen, Banken, Steuerberatung, Sicherheit (PKI) und der öffentlichen Hand hat er seine Fachkenntnisse in vielen Projekten unter Beweis gestellt. Michael Willers entwirft und entwickelt seit 1989 Software. Er war einige Jahre Berater bei Microsoft und dort verantwortlich für die technische Einführung der .NET Plattform in Deutschland. Für das Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) hat er u. a. Leitfäden und Expertisen zur Sicherheit der .NET Plattform konzipiert und umgesetzt. Michael Willers lebt in Würselen bei Aachen und Weingarten bei Karlsruhe.

Michael Willers ist Inhaber der Firma devcoach®. Seine Firma begleitet Unternehmen bei Digitalisierungs- und Softwareprojekten mit 360 Grad Sicht von Analyse bis Betrieb. Schwierige Sachverhalte macht er einfach transparent. Er verbindet Management u... Show more

Martin is the CEO of Nebulit GmbH, headquartered in southern Germany. With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, including more than a decade as a freelance professional, he has taken on diverse roles such as Architect, Coach, Trainer, and Consultant. Despite these varied roles, one challenge remained consistent: software projects were always complex and demanding.

Over the years, Martin has seen countless trends come and go—from SOA and Agile to Microservices and AI. While each introduced change, none truly simplified the process of building software systems—until 2021, when everything shifted with Event Modeling.

Today, Martin is dedicated to helping companies adopt Event Modeling as a technique to streamline and improve software delivery. In 2024, he published *Understanding Event Sourcing*, the first book to unify Event Modeling, Event Sourcing, and Vertical Slice Architectures into a single, cohesive development process.

Martin is the CEO of Nebulit GmbH, headquartered in southern Germany. With over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, including more than a decade as a freelance professional, he has taken on diverse roles such as Architect, Coach, Trainer, and ... Show more

I am an environmental engineer specializing in water and wastewater treatment design, process optimization, and regulatory compliance. I hold an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Southern California and currently work as a Staff Engineer at NCS Engineers, delivering RO, produced water reuse, and uranium removal projects for municipal and industrial clients.

I am an environmental engineer specializing in water and wastewater treatment design, process optimization, and regulatory compliance. I hold an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Southern California and currently work as a Staf... Show more

I help organizations grow their online presence and create experiences that convert visitors into supporters. I am a Technical Marketing Specialist with extensive experience in website marketing management and building systems that enhance your team's effectiveness.

The digital world changes fast. Whether it's the latest on SEO or building out AI, I stay on top of what's working now so you don't have to figure it out yourself. Your time is better spent on what you do best.

I help organizations grow their online presence and create experiences that convert visitors into supporters. I am a Technical Marketing Specialist with extensive experience in website marketing management and building systems that enhance your team'... Show more

I sit right at the messy intersection of hard science and market strategy. As a Technology Transfer Officer at UM6P, my day job is helping inventions survive the 'Valley of Death'—that difficult gap between a lab discovery and a shelf-ready product.

I’m an engineer by training (Arts & Métiers) and PMP certified, so I’ve been in the trenches. Having co-authored research on frugal innovation, water treatment and mining platforms, I know the frustration of engineering challenges firsthand.

Right now, I’m focused on one thing: using AI to streamline the innovation process. I’m currently building workflows that help researchers and startups use Google's multimodal models to validate inventions, analyze prior art, and simulate complex systems before they ever hit the market.

I sit right at the messy intersection of hard science and market strategy. As a Technology Transfer Officer at UM6P, my day job is helping inventions survive the 'Valley of Death'—that difficult gap between a lab discovery and a shelf-ready product. ... Show more

I am working as a Google Cloud Principal Architect and I have 16 years of IT industry experience, I am self-motivated & result-oriented with 6+ Years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect with a proven track record in Solution Design for Cloud technologies in IT Infrastructure functions and Managed Services domain with migration strategies planned from on-prem to the cloud and As a Cloud Architect, I guide customers in their digital transformation journey to the cloud. My primary role is to design solutions that will help customers migrate, operate, deploy and optimize cloud-based Infrastructure, Applications, DevOps, and Databases. I also contribute to knowledge sharing and conducting training. I am also Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, and Terraform Associate Certified.

I am working as a Google Cloud Principal Architect and I have 16 years of IT industry experience, I am self-motivated & result-oriented with 6+ Years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect with a proven track record in Solution Design for Cloud... Show more

Bhimalinga Reddy Bangaru is an SAP Delivery Manager and transformation leader with nearly two decades of experience spearheading complex, multi-regional enterprise ERP and supply chain transformations across the medical technology, manufacturing, utilities, and electronics industries. Throughout his career, Bhimalinga has built a strong reputation for delivering high-impact digital transformation programs that align technology with business strategy, drive operational excellence, and ensure global regulatory compliance.

Currently serving as a Senior Delivery Manager at Capgemini America Inc., he leads end-to-end SAP ERP initiatives supporting mergers, acquisitions, and spin-offs for Fortune 500 clients. His leadership has been instrumental in designing and implementing large-scale SAP S/4HANA and ECC solutions across four continents, empowering over 12,000 users and managing business operations exceeding $12 billion in annual revenue. Under his guidance, teams consistently achieve over 99% system uptime, zero critical defects during cutovers, and significant operational efficiency gains through structured governance and process optimization.

A recognized expert in integrated supply chain management, Bhimalinga’s hands-on expertise spans Warehouse & Logistics Execution, Demand and Supply Planning, S&OP, Inventory Management, and New Product Introduction (NPI). His ability to bridge technical complexity with business outcomes has made him a trusted partner to senior executives and a mentor to cross-functional global teams.

Beyond his professional achievements, Bhimalinga is deeply committed to continuous learning and excellence. He holds multiple advanced certifications, including SAP S/4HANA in Source & Procurement, SAP SCM Extended Warehouse Management, SAP Activate Project Management, and ITIL V3. His passion for transformational leadership, critical thinking, and innovation has earned him numerous delivery excellence awards and membership in the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

Driven by a vision to enable digital maturity and business agility, Bhimalinga continues to shape the future of enterprise transformation, helping organizations evolve into smarter, more resilient, and globally connected businesses

Bhimalinga Reddy Bangaru is an SAP Delivery Manager and transformation leader with nearly two decades of experience spearheading complex, multi-regional enterprise ERP and supply chain transformations across the medical technology, manufacturing, uti... Show more