Physical & Life Sciences

Scholars dedicating their careers to the study of living organisms and non-living systems

Bjorn S

Bjorn S

Bjorn is an experienced software developer with lots of experience using Angular, RxJs and TypeScript. He has a passion for anything tech related and is happy to share that passion with people.

Bjorn is an experienced software developer with lots of experience using Angular, RxJs and TypeScript. He has a passion for anything tech related and is happy to share that passion with people. Show more

Paul Ardeleanu

Paul Ardeleanu

Developer advocate, software engineer and international speaker specialised in data-driven solutions with an emphasis on prototyping, best practices and developer experience. Currently focused on enhancing developer productivity with AI-powered tools at Vonage, where I work on making complex communications APIs more accessible to developers, helping teams adopt new technologies while maintaining code quality and development velocity.

Developer advocate, software engineer and international speaker specialised in data-driven solutions with an emphasis on prototyping, best practices and developer experience. Currently focused on enhancing developer productivity with AI-powered tools... Show more

Murali Krishna Reddy Mandalapu

Murali Krishna Reddy Mandalapu

Murali Krishna Reddy Mandalapu is a Senior Hardware Engineering Leader with over 25 years of experience in ASIC/SoC development. He specializes in high-performance computing (HPC), data centers, automotive ADAS, and enterprise storage solutions. With a deep understanding of HPC architectures, interconnect design, SoC verification, memory controllers, and high-speed interfaces (CXL, PCIe, DDR, HBM, NVMe, and AI acceleration), Murali has played a pivotal role in delivering first-pass silicon for demanding applications. His leadership in designing advanced memory subsystems, optimizing parallel workloads, and ensuring system-level performance has been crucial in the success of many cutting-edge semiconductor products. Murali is also adept at building and leading high-performing teams, defining product roadmaps, and executing risk mitigation strategies, all while aligning technology with business objectives to foster innovation and drive efficiency.
Murali's core competencies span a wide range of high-performance technologies, including HPC & fabric architectures, high-speed interconnects, and memory subsystem optimization. He has significant expertise in designing and optimizing large-scale parallel workloads using multi-core CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and AI accelerators. His work with ultra-low-latency, high-bandwidth interconnects (such as CXL 3.0, PCIe Gen6, and Xe Link) has been essential in ensuring the efficient movement of data across HPC clusters. Furthermore, Murali has advanced skills in SoC architecture and front-end design, with a proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of SoC design, from microarchitecture definition to interface design. His proficiency in SoC verification, using methodologies like UVM/SystemVerilog, and post-silicon validation has helped ensure first-pass silicon success in various applications, including AI/ML and data-intensive workloads. Additionally, Murali is experienced in emulation and prototyping, with a strong background in FPGA-based emulation and pre-silicon validation techniques to identify system-level bugs early.
Throughout his career, Murali has been instrumental in power and performance optimization, particularly in the context of low-power verification, AI workload tuning, and thermal efficiency. His expertise also extends to post-silicon debug and validation, where he applies DFx methodologies and functional validation techniques to optimize product performance and accelerate time-to-market. As a strategic leader, Murali has successfully managed multi-million-dollar R&D budgets and has built high-performing engineering teams, enabling seamless product development from concept to market. His ability to anticipate industry trends and drive technological advancements has helped maintain a competitive edge in the semiconductor market. Additionally, Murali is known for his mentorship and commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineers, fostering collaboration across diverse teams, and promoting continuous learning within the organization.
In his recent roles, Murali has served as the Senior Director of Hardware Engineering at Renesas Electronics America, where he has worked on the R-Car X5H SoC, targeting ADAS applications, and managed product architecture, verification, and validation for CXL 3.0 memory controllers. Before joining Renesas, Murali held leadership positions at Intel Corporation, where he architected edge HPC SoCs and developed innovative methods to speed up simulations, leading successful design-in efforts and building design and validation teams from the ground up. At HGST Inc (Western Digital), he led the verification of eSSD controllers and developed new methods for simulation and verification. Murali also contributed significantly to the development of verification methodologies for SoCs at Ineda Systems, NXP Semiconductors, Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd, and Texas Instruments India, demonstrating his ability to optimize and streamline verification processes, reduce test run times, and enhance overall efficiency.
Murali holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Nagarjuna University, India, and an MBA from Sikkim Manipal University. His extensive career and leadership in semiconductor product development have made him a respected figure in the industry, known for his ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Murali Krishna Reddy Mandalapu is a Senior Hardware Engineering Leader with over 25 years of experience in ASIC/SoC development. He specializes in high-performance computing (HPC), data centers, automotive ADAS, and enterprise storage solutions. With... Show more

Matt Grant

Matt Grant

Matt is a Senior Data and Research Analyst at Cancer Research UK, with a background in physiology and science communication. Specializing in data analysis and visualization, Matt has built numerous maps, dashboards, and tools aimed at influencing policy makers and health professionals in the UK. A recent career highlight includes having one of his dashboards featured in political debates on the UK's long-term cancer plan, underscoring his valuable contribution to public health policy.

Matt is a Senior Data and Research Analyst at Cancer Research UK, with a background in physiology and science communication. Specializing in data analysis and visualization, Matt has built numerous maps, dashboards, and tools aimed at influencing pol... Show more

Sangita Raj

Sangita Raj

Sangita Raj is a seasoned product management leader renowned for her strategic and innovative contributions to the technology sector, with impactful roles at industry giants such as Walmart Global Tech, Amazon Inc, T-Mobile US, and Microsoft Corp. Her expertise encompasses spearheading comprehensive product strategies, enhancing customer experiences, and steering high-impact projects that refine eCommerce operations and digital services.

At Walmart Global Tech, Sangita led key initiatives that dramatically improved productivity and streamlined operations across the company’s eCommerce platforms. During her tenure at Amazon Inc, she was pivotal in transforming both employee and customer experiences, influencing products and services used by millions. At T-Mobile US, she introduced cutting-edge retail and customer service solutions that set new benchmarks for industry excellence.

Sangita's deep understanding of market dynamics, coupled with her ability to identify and nurture innovation, makes her an expert in assessing the potential of early-stage startups. Her track record in fostering growth and leading strategic implementations provides her with unique insights, enabling her to offer invaluable guidance to emerging companies looking to make their mark in the tech industry.

Sangita Raj is a seasoned product management leader renowned for her strategic and innovative contributions to the technology sector, with impactful roles at industry giants such as Walmart Global Tech, Amazon Inc, T-Mobile US, and Microsoft Corp. He... Show more

Abin Shakya

Abin Shakya

Abin Shakya is a researcher specializing in Geometric Generative AI and its applications in science and engineering. His work focuses on using deep learning and AI to model complex systems, from atomic interactions in materials to large-scale simulations in planetary science. By integrating generative models with physics-based constraints, he develops AI-driven approaches that improve our understanding of natural phenomena and accelerate discoveries in science and technology.

Abin Shakya is a researcher specializing in Geometric Generative AI and its applications in science and engineering. His work focuses on using deep learning and AI to model complex systems, from atomic interactions in materials to large-scale simulat... Show more

Swati Batra

Swati Batra

A certified Product and Data Management Professional with experience in
formulating strategies and solutions for Data Quality Management with the
ability to set-up and build the capabilities for -Data Quality, Data Governance.
With over 12 years of industry experience, having Domain knowledge in
Pharmaceutical R&D including discovery, Clinical, Regulatory and Retail.

A certified Product and Data Management Professional with experience in formulating strategies and solutions for Data Quality Management with the ability to set-up and build the capabilities for -Data Quality, Data Governance. With over 12 years o... Show more

Sue Gander

Sue Gander

Sue Gander serves as the Director of U.S. Connective Mobility at the World Resources Institute (WRI). This includes leading the Electric School Bus Initiative and Ports of the Future and decarbonization efforts across the medium and heavy-duty vehicle sectors more broadly, working with owner, operators, manufacturers, charging providers, utilities, policy makers and community organizations.
Prior to WRI, Sue was the Managing Director of Policy for the Electrification Coalition where she worked to accelerate the adoption of EVs at scale across the transportation sector, including advancing federal and state policies and leading on freight electrification and vehicle to grid initiatives. For over a decade, Sue directed the Energy, Infrastructure and Environment Division at the National Governors Association, spearheading policy support for the transformation of the energy and transportation sectors. Sue also served at the U.S. EPA and at the Center for Clean Air Policy where she led initiatives on clean energy, air quality and climate change.
Sue earned a MA in Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin, with a Certificate in Energy Analysis and Policy and a capstone project on alternative fuel vehicles, and a BA cum laude in Public Policy from Brown University.
Sue is the founder and chair of the Women of Electric Vehicles DC Chapter. She volunteers with the National Park Service C&O Canal Bike Patrol, Kensington (Maryland) Racial Justice Committee and St. Camillus Food Pantry. She resides in Kensington, Maryland.

Sue Gander serves as the Director of U.S. Connective Mobility at the World Resources Institute (WRI). This includes leading the Electric School Bus Initiative and Ports of the Future and decarbonization efforts across the medium and heavy-duty vehicl... Show more

Sameer Shende

Sameer Shende

Sameer Shende serves as a Research Professor and the Director of the Performance Research Lab at the University of Oregon and the President and Director of ParaTools, Inc. (USA) and ParaTools, SAS (France). He serves as the Technical Lead of the Extreme-scale Scientific Software Stack (E4S), TAU, and PDT projects. His research interests include scientific software stacks, performance instrumentation, compiler optimizations, measurement, and analysis tools for HPC.

Sameer Shende serves as a Research Professor and the Director of the Performance Research Lab at the University of Oregon and the President and Director of ParaTools, Inc. (USA) and ParaTools, SAS (France). He serves as the Technical Lead of the Extr... Show more

Giulio Santoli

Giulio Santoli

Head of Digital & Payments Factory at Poste Italiane, coordinating a team of ten people dedicated to the development of digital applications and payment solutions, specialized in microservices architectures running on Kubernetes and operating on Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, and on-premises datacenters.
Before joining Poste Italiane, he accumulated over 5 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and IBM, covering a wide range of Cloud Services, including IaaS, PaaS, Containers, Serverless, and IoT.

Head of Digital & Payments Factory at Poste Italiane, coordinating a team of ten people dedicated to the development of digital applications and payment solutions, specialized in microservices architectures running on Kubernetes and operating on Micr... Show more

Bobbak Mozafari

Bobbak Mozafari

Dr. Bobbak Mozafari, affectionately known as “Bobby,” is a dedicated chiropractor and the owner of Integrated Sport, Spine & Rehab, a well-respected chiropractic and physical therapy clinic based in Maryland. With nearly 15 years of experience in the field, Dr. Bobby has built a strong reputation for providing individualized, evidence-based care to help patients recover from injuries, manage pain, and regain optimal mobility. His clinic has become known for its hands-on approach and high-quality patient outcomes.

Throughout his career, Dr. Bobby has developed a deep understanding of the body’s mechanics and the importance of addressing the root causes of musculoskeletal issues. His treatment philosophy integrates traditional chiropractic techniques with modern rehabilitation practices, allowing him to offer comprehensive care for various conditions. Whether working with athletes, busy professionals, or those dealing with chronic pain, Dr. Bobby tailors his approach to each patient's specific needs to achieve the best possible results.

One of the defining features of Dr. Bobby’s approach is his emphasis on patient empowerment. Instead of relying solely on passive treatments, he focuses on giving his patients the tools to actively participate in their healing process. This includes teaching exercises, offering advice on posture and ergonomics, and making lifestyle recommendations. By fostering self-efficacy, Dr. Bobby helps his patients improve their long-term health and reduce the likelihood of future injuries.

As the owner of Integrated Sport, Spine & Rehab, Dr. Bobby is also responsible for overseeing the clinic’s operations. He ensures the clinic runs smoothly, focusing on patient care and the overall patient experience. In addition to managing staff and scheduling, Dr. Bobby creates a collaborative and supportive environment, which is reflected in the clinic’s upbeat atmosphere. This approach has led to high patient satisfaction, with many individuals reporting significant improvements in their condition within 30 days of starting treatment.

Dr. Bobby’s clinic operates with a patient-first mentality, focusing on quality rather than quantity. With up to 130 weekly patient visits, Integrated Sport, Spine & Rehab maintains an impressive improvement rate of over 74% within a month of care. His commitment to excellence is also reflected in the clinic’s outstanding referral rate of 97%, with numerous patients returning for care or recommending the clinic to others. The clinic has earned hundreds of 5-star reviews across several platforms, including Google, ZocDoc, and Yelp, further solidifying its reputation in the local community.

Beyond patient care, Dr. Bobby is passionate about advancing the field of chiropractic medicine. He is actively educating future chiropractic professionals as an instructor for the Maryland Chiropractic Association. In this role, he helps train chiropractic assistants, preparing them for their licensing exams and ensuring they are well-prepared to provide high-quality care to future patients.

In addition to his work in chiropractic care and education, Dr. Bobby is committed to giving back to his community. He volunteers at local food pantries during the holiday season and supports charitable causes that align with his values. His dedication to service extends beyond the clinic, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact professionally and personally.

Outside of work, Dr. Bobby is an avid sports fan. He loves the Michigan Wolverines football team and follows the Washington Commanders and Pittsburgh Steelers. Soccer remains a special interest for him, with a particular focus on the US Men’s and Women’s National Teams and Chelsea FC. His enthusiasm for sports reflects his active and energetic lifestyle.

Dr. Bobby Mozafari continues to make a meaningful impact in chiropractic care, combining his expertise, passion, and commitment to patient-centered care. His clinic, Integrated Sport, Spine & Rehab, is a trusted resource for those seeking relief from musculoskeletal pain and injury.

Dr. Bobbak Mozafari, affectionately known as “Bobby,” is a dedicated chiropractor and the owner of Integrated Sport, Spine & Rehab, a well-respected chiropractic and physical therapy clinic based in Maryland. With nearly 15 years of experience in the... Show more

Sean Fay

Sean Fay

Inspector General Sean Fay brings 29 years of law enforcement experience, starting in North Carolina before joining the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) through roles at the Myrtle Beach Police Department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). His diverse career includes work in Patrol, Street Crimes, Crime Prevention, Special Operations, and Traffic. At SLED, he served as the Statewide Automated License Plate Recognition Program Coordinator and Local Agency Security Officer within the Criminal Justice Information Services division, overseeing IT security and federal compliance. In his final role at SLED, he led external engagements for the South Carolina Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (SC-CIC) Program, coordinating efforts to secure critical infrastructure, responding to cyber threats, and managing a state and federal cyber taskforce. Additionally, he was a SWAT team member and hostage negotiator.

At SCDSS, IG Fay oversees four key units within the Office of Inspector General:

• Investigations Unit: Conducts criminal investigations into fraud, waste, or abuse involving SCDSS programs.
• Backgrounds Investigations Unit: Protects children through Central Registry checks as well as national, fingerprint-based background checks for foster, adoption, childcare, and group home applicants.
• Emergency Management and Disaster Services Unit: Coordinates disaster response, including sheltering and mass care, with state and federal partners.
• Information Security Division: Safeguards the agency's critical assets by mitigating cyber threats and ensuring uninterrupted delivery of essential services.

IG Fay holds an associate degree from Methodist University and a bachelor's degree in business from Baker College (Summa Cum Laude). He is a Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Network Defense Architect, and Certified Inspector General. A dedicated leader, he formally served as a regional vice president for SC InfraGard and Chair of the State and Local Cyber Grant working group with ATRAC, and as a member of the SC Cybersecurity Ecosystem Coordination Initiative. He is also a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Inspector General Sean Fay brings 29 years of law enforcement experience, starting in North Carolina before joining the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) through roles at the Myrtle Beach Police Department and the South Carolina La... Show more

Jelena Miodragovic

Jelena Miodragovic

Jelena Miodragovic is M.Eng(IT) and Software Engineer @Diplomat Tech company, with focus on FrontEnd technologies. She is regional speaker and MVP - Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Developer Technologies category. CO-leader of BLbit user group in Banja Luka and CO-organizer of IT conference INIT.

Jelena Miodragovic is M.Eng(IT) and Software Engineer @Diplomat Tech company, with focus on FrontEnd technologies. She is regional speaker and MVP - Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in Developer Technologies category. CO-leader of BLbit user grou... Show more

Hardik Trivedi

Hardik Trivedi

Hardik Trivedi is a seasoned software engineer specializing in Android. His work spans various sectors including medical and banking to name a few, with a focus on scalable and testable app architecture. He has hands-on experience in mobile security and is a Kotlin specialist. Hardik has authored two Kotlin books, demonstrating his expertise. He is also an author and instructor for Droidcon Academy. Time to time he also write technical blog. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing Chess and cooking delicious meals.

Hardik Trivedi is a seasoned software engineer specializing in Android. His work spans various sectors including medical and banking to name a few, with a focus on scalable and testable app architecture. He has hands-on experience in mobile security ... Show more

Mya Jaye

Mya Jaye

A brilliant, talented, self-taught, ambivert who loves attending and speaking at conferences. I enjoy tinkering with small board computers like raspberry pis.

☕ If you see me around, don't hesitate to come say hi!
🏒 Hockey player since I was 7
💻 Programming since I was 14
✏️ Writer / Blogger
🎹 Pianist
🦺 First Responder
🧶 Fiber Art
♟️ Chess Player

A brilliant, talented, self-taught, ambivert who loves attending and speaking at conferences. I enjoy tinkering with small board computers like raspberry pis. ☕ If you see me around, don't hesitate to come say hi! 🏒 Hockey player since I was 7 ... Show more

Urša Šolc

Urša Šolc

Urša Šolc works as a Public Relations Manager at the Geological Survey of Slovenia, a public research institute, focusing on planning, managing and implementing work in the Public Relations and Publications Unit and coordinating project groups at national and international level. She has coordinated the EIT RawMaterials RIS Hub Adria since its establishment in 2018. She has 20 years of experience in private and public sector organisations and has worked on numerous national and international projects in the fields of raw materials, circular economy, sustainable energy sources, environmental protection, spatial development, conservation of natural and cultural heritage.

Urša Šolc works as a Public Relations Manager at the Geological Survey of Slovenia, a public research institute, focusing on planning, managing and implementing work in the Public Relations and Publications Unit and coordinating project groups at nat... Show more

Florian Rakete

Florian Rakete

Born in 85, a curious kid that soon became a proper nerd, and teaching himself to code in the win 3.1 days.
After some freelance work in the early days of the web, started working professionally for the RIB group in the robotics department. Picked up a MSc along the way.
Founder of ProjectKitchen, a Hackerspace in the UAS Technikum Wien. Now helping programming beginners in various stages to become capable software engineers.

Born in 85, a curious kid that soon became a proper nerd, and teaching himself to code in the win 3.1 days. After some freelance work in the early days of the web, started working professionally for the RIB group in the robotics department. Picked ... Show more

Jay Rae

Jay Rae

Intro:
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Hey it's Jay - I wear many hats 🧢

Building communities for 5+ years within Blockchain, DeFi, Web3 & NFTs 🖼️

Go-to-market strategy for your next TGE! ⚡️ Bullish on self-sovereignty ✊

Let's redefine the future of DeFi together, and create financial freedom for everyone 💸

LFG 🚀

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James is working with several projects within Blockchain, DeFi & Web3 and is currently the Head of Growth for Quintes.org, a DeFi protocol with a 2:1 overcollateralized yield-bearing token mechanism. His agency AdvocateAgency.io is consulting and supporting the launch of several tokens within GameFi, including CZRunz.com & Hazeman.io.

James is a Brand Ambassador for one of the leading NFC companies within the crypto space - Card3.ai, as well as a Core Contributor and advisor for Steelo.io, a new SocialFi platform and dApp that is changing the way that the music industry engages with creators.

Advocate Agency specializes in go-to-market strategy for TGE's. He is a Partner & CIO for RoialsCapital.com, bringing traditional investors into the DeFi space.

If you're launching a token in the-near-future, reach out to James and his team.

Intro: ----------- Hey it's Jay - I wear many hats 🧢 Building communities for 5+ years within Blockchain, DeFi, Web3 & NFTs 🖼️ Go-to-market strategy for your next TGE! ⚡️ Bullish on self-sovereignty ✊ Let's redefine the future of DeFi to... Show more

Léo Oliveira

Léo Oliveira

Sou um Engenheiro de Dados com experiência em desenvolvimento de pipelines usando várias tecnologias, incluindo AWS, Docker, SQL, Python e Pyspark. Possuo habilidades em infraestrutura como código (IaC) com Serverless framework e CDK, bem como em versionamento de código com Git usando GitHub e Bitbucket. Tenho experiência em arquitetura de pipelines para ingestão de dados diários e habilidades interpessoais que incluem extroversão, busca constante por adquirir e compartilhar conhecimento, ambição e entrega de resultados.

Sou um Engenheiro de Dados com experiência em desenvolvimento de pipelines usando várias tecnologias, incluindo AWS, Docker, SQL, Python e Pyspark. Possuo habilidades em infraestrutura como código (IaC) com Serverless framework e CDK, bem como em ver... Show more

Reshma Narayanan Kutty

Reshma Narayanan Kutty

Reshma Narayanan Kutty is a Product Manager at Sitecore with a focus on Sitecore Connect. With over 8 years of experience in the Tech industry, she leverages her extensive experience in product management and a strong technical background to drive innovation in the digital experience platforms. Reshma is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Reshma Narayanan Kutty is a Product Manager at Sitecore with a focus on Sitecore Connect. With over 8 years of experience in the Tech industry, she leverages her extensive experience in product management and a strong technical background to drive in... Show more

Francesco Moretti

Francesco Moretti

Francesco has spent his entire life helping himself and others to learn in a wide range of fields and to stand out of the crowd becoming independent thinkers. In physics, he has given his small contribution to the assigned Nobel prize 2023. In music, he has tried new ways of performing outside the schemes of classical music. Passionate of human behaviour, in his recent experience in tech he understood from the beginning that, other than just offering his analytical skills, the greatest contribution he could give was in the field of soft skills. So, he volunteered in leading and creating ERGs, continuously training himself to become a better ally. If one can't find him, he is probably walking in some forest.

Francesco has spent his entire life helping himself and others to learn in a wide range of fields and to stand out of the crowd becoming independent thinkers. In physics, he has given his small contribution to the assigned Nobel prize 2023. In music,... Show more

Georges Khaznadar

Georges Khaznadar

- Debian Developer (2010-)
- teacher, mostly in https://lyceejeanbart.fr
- alumni from École Normale Supérieure (1974)
- born in 1955, so I am 70 now

- Debian Developer (2010-) - teacher, mostly in https://lyceejeanbart.fr - alumni from École Normale Supérieure (1974) - born in 1955, so I am 70 now Show more

Guillaume Gill

Guillaume Gill

Guillaume comes from software development on the web, for high traffic ecommerces and ERP, Then he migrated to the pure sysadmin side after 8 years, to start learning new skills. He finally came DevOps immediately by helping both teams working more efficiently and automate the processes.
He's now working on very challenging projects as DevOps/Platform engineer since 7 years, essenitaly on public cloud and Kubernetes on many heterogeneous environments.

Guillaume comes from software development on the web, for high traffic ecommerces and ERP, Then he migrated to the pure sysadmin side after 8 years, to start learning new skills. He finally came DevOps immediately by helping both teams working more e... Show more

Vimal Bava

Vimal Bava

Vimal is a CPA with a burning passion for Mental Fitness Coaching. Having personally experienced the detrimental effects of stress and anxiety on one's success and happiness, he has dedicated himself to sharing his knowledge and practices with fellow professionals. Through his own transformational journey towards happiness and success, Vimal has gained invaluable tools to help others achieve the same. Join him in his mission to guide professionals toward a fulfilling & stress-free personal and professional life.

Vimal is a CPA with a burning passion for Mental Fitness Coaching. Having personally experienced the detrimental effects of stress and anxiety on one's success and happiness, he has dedicated himself to sharing his knowledge and practices with fellow... Show more

Clifford Berg

Clifford Berg

Cliff is Managing Partner of Agile 2 Academy. As a successful tech entrepreneur, he was co-founder and CTO of Digital Focus, a startup that grew from 2 to 200 people in five years and was known for its success in rapidly building high reliability Internet-facing business critical systems for companies like FedEx, McKesson, United Overseas Bank, and many others. It was acquired in 2006. Cliff’s 2006 textbook High-Assurance Design documents many of the engineering and agility lessons learned. Since then Cliff has helped with more than ten Agile or DevOps transformations, and is a DevOps trainer and subject matter expert. In 2020 Cliff assembled the global Agile 2 team to reimagine “Agile”, and was the lead author of the Agile 2 book. Cliff is certified in the Human Synergistics Organizational Culture Inventory® and Organizational Effectiveness Inventory® assessment tools. He has degrees from Cornell University in Operations Research, Nuclear Engineering, and Physics.

Cliff is Managing Partner of Agile 2 Academy. As a successful tech entrepreneur, he was co-founder and CTO of Digital Focus, a startup that grew from 2 to 200 people in five years and was known for its success in rapidly building high reliability Int... Show more

Spandana Sagam

Spandana Sagam

Spandana Sagam is a Senior HIL Integration Engineer at General Motors, with over 13 years of experience specializing in real-time embedded systems validation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and autonomous vehicle technologies. At the forefront of innovation, Spandana has played a pivotal role in advancing Autonomous and Automated Driving Systems, driving key technical integrations, process improvements, and functional optimizations.
Throughout her career, Spandana has demonstrated strong leadership, guiding cross-functional teams to execute validation projects for complex systems across the automotive industry. She has expertise in system validation, hardware-software integration, and automation across multiple platforms, including MATLAB/Simulink, dSpace, and various embedded protocols like CAN and UDS. She has successfully led validation efforts for high-profile automotive projects such as Body Control Modules (BCM) and Smart Lighting Modules (SLM) at Marelli, as well as spearheading initiatives for global OEMs like Stellantis and Chrysler.
Spandana holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation from JNTU University and has received certifications including GM DFSS Black Belt and High Voltage Certification. She is recognized for her ability to engineer innovative solutions, ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of cutting-edge automotive systems, particularly in the context of autonomous driving technology.

Spandana Sagam is a Senior HIL Integration Engineer at General Motors, with over 13 years of experience specializing in real-time embedded systems validation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and autonomous vehicle technologies. At the forefront o... Show more

Lazar Cvetković

Lazar Cvetković

I am a fourth-year PhD Candidate at the Systems Group at ETH Zurich. My research focuses on infrastructure for serverless computing, cluster management, optimizing resource usage. I am advised by Prof. Dr. Ana Klimovic. I received my MSc and BSc degrees from the University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering in Serbia.

I am a fourth-year PhD Candidate at the Systems Group at ETH Zurich. My research focuses on infrastructure for serverless computing, cluster management, optimizing resource usage. I am advised by Prof. Dr. Ana Klimovic. I received my MSc and BSc degr... Show more

Jorge Sánchez López

Jorge Sánchez López

𝐋𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥
Con más de 35 años liderando proyectos de transformación digital y optimización organizacional, Jorge Sánchez es un referente en la implementación de metodologías ágiles y gestión de la innovación.

𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞:
Fundador de Agile DISruptivo (ADIS), evento pionero con 30 expertos internacionales
Impulsor de transformaciones ágiles en múltiples sectores: tecnología, e-commerce, servicios
Experto en integraciones tecnológicas y comunicaciones para líderes del sector

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚:
CEO y Co-fundador de Mobiliza Consulting
CIO y Consultor Tecnológico en empresas líderes
Project Manager e Ingeniero Preventa en multinacional de telecomunicaciones

𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞:
Coach Agile y Mentor de Proyectos de Alto Impacto
Consultor IT especializado en transformación organizacional
Formador oficial certificado en Scrum, Agile HR, Design Thinking, ITIL, Prince2, Lean IT, Kanban, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, OKRs e Innovación Management

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨́𝐧 𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬:
Licenciado en Informática (UPV)
Máster en Formación del Profesorado
Colegiado COIICV e ISACA
Cibercooperante INCIBE
Embajador del Conocimiento CertiProf

𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Catalizar la transformación de organizaciones y profesionales para prosperar en un entorno de cambio constante, a través de metodologías ágiles, gestión del talento y estrategias de innovación disruptiva.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨 𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐬:
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YouTube: AgileValencia
Certificaciones: Scrum Manager, Certiprof, PECB

𝐋𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 Con más de 35 años liderando proyectos de transformación digital y optimización organizacional, Jorge Sánchez es un referente en la implementación... Show more

Wes Shields

Wes Shields

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides bespoke services that exceed their strategic needs to an extensive list of clientele from academia to various industries including aviation, customer service, legal, marketing, logistics, education and technology. He was named one of the first 18 global “OpenAI Experts”, an endorsement awarded and recognized formally by OpenAI. Shields' exemplary work has earned him and his Synthminds team the "Expert-Vetted" AI Consultant accolade from Upwork, a title conferred on the top 1% of the 18 million professionals on the platform.

Recognized as an accomplished strategist and speaker in the field of AI, he is also the host of the popular podcast, 'How to Talk to AI.' He has a notable presence on Promptbase.com, the premier prompt sales marketplace, where his prompts rank him amongst the top 200 worldwide.

Shields possesses an impressive academic portfolio, holding an MS in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School, an MBA from the Mason School of Business at The College of William & Mary, and a BS in Economics from the esteemed United States Naval Academy. His contributions to academic research, particularly in the domains of complex network science and logistics technology integration, have been published and recognized, earning him graduate certifications from both the Kegan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the Naval Postgraduate School.

For more insights into his professional pursuits and areas of interest, visit https://synthminds.ai/.

Wes Shields, Principal and founder of Synthminds.AI, leads a team of 15 experts, propelling clients' AI strategies and objectives with ethical and innovative solutions. Under his stewardship, his full-service Artificial Intelligence agency provides b... Show more

Jeff Rhoton

Jeff Rhoton

Jeff Rhoton is a Cherokee Nation citizen that lives on the reservation in Oklahoma. Jeff has spent the last 25 years working across broadcast programming in sports, digital and livestreaming for ESPN, Outdoor Channel, Discovery, CBS etc…

He started out as a contract designer back in the 1990s working on special projects such as AOL’s Instant Messenger (The Buddy List) that changed the landscape and was the precursor to today’s social media platforms.

Jeff’s background in sports marketing and sponsorship gave him the opportunity to take his passion of relationship marketing forward into the entrepreneurial world. Getting to build relationships with brands such as YETI, ESPN, Major League Fishing, USA Softball, Bass Pro Shops among others has opened doors.

Today, he gives back to the citizens of the Cherokee Nation as someone who just wants to just make a difference through volunteering, helping elders and just trying to point citizens in the right direction through his platform called Cherokee Coffee He serves as a local leader of a Cherokee Community Organization where the focus is on GaDuGi.

As Co-Founder of AudienceRent, this venture is going to change the way you spend your advertising dollars on Meta with a focus on curated custom audience targeting while giving audience owners on Facebook and Instagram to opportunity to "rent" their audience which has been made easy.

Jeff Rhoton is a Cherokee Nation citizen that lives on the reservation in Oklahoma. Jeff has spent the last 25 years working across broadcast programming in sports, digital and livestreaming for ESPN, Outdoor Channel, Discovery, CBS etc… He start... Show more

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