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Vijaya kumar Katta

Vijaya kumar Katta

Vijaya Kumar Katta is an accomplished IT professional with over 17 years of experience in software engineering, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and enterprise application development. Currently working as a Technical Architect at Infinite Computer Solutions in Tampa, FL, he specializes in leading large-scale technology transformations, with a strong focus on security engineering, cloud-native development, and AI/ML-driven solutions.

Vijaya’s career spans leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, Cognizant, Tata Consultancy Services, and Unistring Tech Solutions, where he successfully led cross-functional teams in delivering mission-critical applications across domains such as telecommunications, finance, networking, and data science. He has architected and implemented scalable microservices, cloud migrations, and enterprise-grade security frameworks, while also mentoring teams in Agile and DevOps practices.

Academically, Vijaya holds a Master’s degree in Data Science from Bellevue University, USA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering from Kakatiya University, India. His technical portfolio is vast, with expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, RESTful APIs, AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern frontend frameworks. He also possesses hands-on knowledge in AI/ML, NLP, and computer vision, making him well-positioned to drive innovation in emerging technology areas.

Certified in AWS Cloud, SAFe Agile (Practitioner & Advanced Scrum Master), and Data Science & Big Data Analytics, Vijaya is recognized for his ability to design robust architectures, optimize business processes, and ensure compliance with stringent security standards. His strong background in communications, networking, and finance domains further enhances his ability to align IT strategies with business outcomes.

With a reputation for being both a visionary technologist and a collaborative leader, Vijaya thrives in dynamic environments where he can combine his technical depth with strategic thinking to deliver impactful solutions that accelerate digital transformation and business growth.

Vijaya Kumar Katta is an accomplished IT professional with over 17 years of experience in software engineering, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and enterprise application development. Currently working as a Technical Architect at Infinite Computer So... Show more

Salahuddin Syed

Salahuddin Syed

Salahuddin Syed is a seasoned IT professional with over 11 years of experience in CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM) and enterprise network engineering. He currently serves as an Advisory Senior Consultant at Deloitte and Touche LLP, where he leads CyberArk deployments, oversees system upgrades, and engineers Conjur-based secrets management across complex cloud and on-premise environments.

Throughout his career, Salahuddin has demonstrated advanced expertise in CyberArk tools, including Vault, CPM, SIA, PSM, PTA, P-cloud and Conjur. He has been instrumental in automating secrets management, developing custom PSM Connectors, CPM plugins, integrating with SAML and LDAP for identity management, and streamlining access controls using REST APIs, YAML-based policies, and PowerShell scripting. His experience spans high-profile engagements across major enterprises, where he delivered robust PAM solutions, implemented SSO configurations, automated deployments, and secured enterprise secrets in hybrid cloud environments.

Salahuddin also brings a strong foundation in network engineering, having administered Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Juniper firewalls and routing infrastructure. His work in deploying MPLS Layer 3 VPNs, troubleshooting Layer 2 and 3 protocols, configuring load balancers (F5, Kemp), and implementing SD-WAN and VoIP systems highlights his versatility in enterprise networking.

He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Houston–Clear Lake and a Bachelor’s in Electronics and Computer Science from Koneru Lakshmaiah University. Salahuddin is a certified CyberArk PAM Defender, CyberArk PAM Sentry and an AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and cybersecurity excellence.

Salahuddin Syed is a seasoned IT professional with over 11 years of experience in CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM) and enterprise network engineering. He currently serves as an Advisory Senior Consultant at Deloitte and Touche LLP, where h... Show more

Guru Bhaskar Reddy Duggireddy

Guru Bhaskar Reddy Duggireddy

Guru Duggireddy is a seasoned Data Governance and Data Privacy professional with over 22 years of experience delivering strategic, scalable, and regulatory-compliant data solutions across financial services, B2B SaaS, healthcare, and technology sectors. Renowned for his deep technical expertise and leadership in metadata management, data cataloging, privacy, and security, he has successfully guided cross-functional teams and mentored data leaders in building high-impact, enterprise-wide governance platforms.
Guru is currently an independent freelancer and researcher, helping Sysco Foods design and implement a Data Management-as-a-Service platform within a data fabric and data mesh environment. His work focuses on establishing unified data governance and secure data sharing capabilities that serve diverse business domains, as well as supporting machine learning and AI applications at scale.
Previously, Guru served as a Senior Solutions Architect at Securiti AI, where he led data privacy and governance initiatives for major global financial institutions, integrating compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and GLBA across multi-cloud environments. Previously, he served as an Enterprise Architect at Collibra, where he spearheaded data governance frameworks and migration strategies for banks, insurance firms, and investment entities.
Earlier in his career, Guru led Platform Services at Alation, Big Data Practice at MicroStrategy, and built data platforms at Nexient and UST Global, where he partnered with Fortune 100 clients including Facebook, Apple, Sprint, and Dell. His work has consistently centered on implementing data lakes, warehousing, business intelligence, and governance systems, with hands-on contributions in tools such as Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI, Informatica, and Hadoop-based technologies.
Guru holds an MBA in Management Information Systems and Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Science. He is currently pursuing the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Executive Program at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, with completion expected in December 2025. His certifications include AI Governance (Securiti), Collibra Solution Architect, and MicroStrategy Developer, among others.

Guru Duggireddy is a seasoned Data Governance and Data Privacy professional with over 22 years of experience delivering strategic, scalable, and regulatory-compliant data solutions across financial services, B2B SaaS, healthcare, and technology secto... Show more

Amreshwara Chary Suroju

Amreshwara Chary Suroju

Amreshwara Suroju is a highly accomplished technical leader with over 19 years of extensive experience in software development and enterprise solutions. He has consistently served in roles that combine deep hands-on technical expertise with leadership, architecture, and team mentoring responsibilities. His career demonstrates a proven ability to establish technical direction, make critical architectural decisions, and lead teams through the design, development, and deployment of complex systems.
Amreshwara specializes in enterprise and web application development across diverse domains, including retail, transportation, insurance, telecom, finance, and automotive. He is deeply skilled in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, RESTful web services, microservices architecture, and a broad range of frameworks and tools such as Hibernate, JPA, AngularJS, Docker, and Microsoft Azure. His work often involves creating scalable, high‑performance solutions and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Currently serving as Sr. Staff Software Engineer at Gap Inc. (since 2018), he designs and develops user interfaces and backend services, manages data management systems, and drives continuous improvement in deployment pipelines, code quality, and cloud integration. Previously, he contributed as a Software Engineer at JB Hunt, where he implemented multithreaded components and optimized processes in a cloud environment, and as a Solutions Architect and Lead Developer at General Motors (through Resource Point LLC and Vision IT Services), where he delivered complex Java/J2EE solutions, led cross‑functional teams, and integrated enterprise systems.
Amreshwara holds a Master of Computer Applications and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Osmania University, India. He is also Sun Certified (SCJP) and LOMA 280/291 certified. His technical leadership is characterized by strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, a commitment to mentoring teams, and a consistent focus on delivering secure, efficient, and maintainable software solutions.

Amreshwara Suroju is a highly accomplished technical leader with over 19 years of extensive experience in software development and enterprise solutions. He has consistently served in roles that combine deep hands-on technical expertise with leadershi... Show more

Nathan Case

Nathan Case

Nathan Case is a successful executive and builder, pushing for change in security and the culture surrounding it. Leading strategic initiatives and the creation of new technologies in the healthcare, information technology and cloud industries, focusing on security. A passion for Incident Response, and operational security in all forms. Pushing the bounds of threat detection and response. Finding new thoughts and bringing them to the fields of security and technology.

Nathan Case is a successful executive and builder, pushing for change in security and the culture surrounding it. Leading strategic initiatives and the creation of new technologies in the healthcare, information technology and cloud industries, focus... Show more

Nithin Goona

Nithin Goona

Dr. Nithin Goona is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Texas at El Paso, working at the intersection of computational physics and machine learning. He developed the Higher Order Jacobi Method for efficient GPU-based solvers in PyTorch. With a Ph.D. in Physics from NIT Goa, his interests span interpretable algorithms, high-performance computing, and world models as a foundation for future artificial superintelligence.

Dr. Nithin Goona is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Texas at El Paso, working at the intersection of computational physics and machine learning. He developed the Higher Order Jacobi Method for efficient GPU-based solvers in PyTorch. Wi... Show more

Maleek T. Adebayo

Maleek T. Adebayo

Maleek T. Adebayo is a graduate of Applied Geology. He is a highly motivated individual seeking to join a high-performing team of professionals that will utilize my worth of knowledge, experience, skills, competencies, and education. He is a Nigerian by birth.

Maleek T. Adebayo is a graduate of Applied Geology. He is a highly motivated individual seeking to join a high-performing team of professionals that will utilize my worth of knowledge, experience, skills, competencies, and education. He is a Nigerian... Show more

Daniel Sabanés Bové

Daniel Sabanés Bové

Daniel Sabanés Bové studied statistics and obtained his PhD in 2013. He started his career with 5 years in Roche as a biostatistician, then worked 2 years at Google as a Data Scientist, before rejoining Roche in 2020, where he founded and led the Statistical Engineering team. Daniel is co-founder of RCONIS, (co-)author of multiple published R packages, and currently a co-chair of the openstatsware.org working group.

Daniel Sabanés Bové studied statistics and obtained his PhD in 2013. He started his career with 5 years in Roche as a biostatistician, then worked 2 years at Google as a Data Scientist, before rejoining Roche in 2020, where he founded and led the Sta... Show more

Arun Thomas

Arun Thomas

Arun Thomas is a distinguished Staff Software Engineer and Engineering Tech Lead with over 13 years of expertise in building and scaling machine learning platforms, ad-serving technologies, and large-scale experimentation systems. Based in Cupertino, California, he drives critical initiatives at Apple Inc., where he has been instrumental in redefining the company’s Ads ecosystem through pioneering privacy-compliant experimentation, cutting-edge real-time systems, and AI-powered infrastructure integrations. His work has consistently advanced Apple’s ability to deliver high-performance, privacy-first advertising at global scale.
At Apple, Arun led the development of the ML Experimentation Platform for Apple Ads, significantly increasing experimentation capacity and velocity while ensuring strict compliance with privacy frameworks such as ATT and LAT. He drove architectural innovations that cut deployment times in half and elevated system scalability, seamlessly integrating ad infrastructure with Apple’s AI/ML stack to unlock advanced personalization and large-scale indexing. Beyond technical execution, Arun provides strategic leadership—defining cross-functional roadmaps, mentoring engineers, and presenting innovations at high-impact forums including Apple Tech Talks and the ML Summit.
Previously, Arun held engineering roles at Yahoo (Flurry Analytics), Cisco Systems, and Qualcomm, where he built high-performance analytics platforms, designed automated infrastructure solutions, and advanced next-generation wireless modem algorithms. He holds an M.S. in Computer Engineering from Purdue University and a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.
Arun is also a recognized innovator, having won multiple awards, including the Best Hackathon Winner (Apple Ads) and Yahoo’s Best Tech Pulse Paper. Outside of his engineering responsibilities, he has led Apple-wide forums to promote knowledge sharing across experimentation and machine learning teams.

Arun Thomas is a distinguished Staff Software Engineer and Engineering Tech Lead with over 13 years of expertise in building and scaling machine learning platforms, ad-serving technologies, and large-scale experimentation systems. Based in Cupertino,... Show more

Rahul Vats

Rahul Vats

Rahul Vats, a seasoned Apache Airflow contributor with 13+ years of experience, specializes in testing and ensuring the reliability of Airflow 3 and upcoming Airflow releases. His expertise in quality assurance, automation, and system testing plays a key role in enhancing the platform’s stability and functionality. Passionate about driving improvements, Rahul actively contributes to the development and testing of new features, making Airflow more robust and efficient for users worldwide.

Rahul Vats, a seasoned Apache Airflow contributor with 13+ years of experience, specializes in testing and ensuring the reliability of Airflow 3 and upcoming Airflow releases. His expertise in quality assurance, automation, and system testing plays a... Show more

Morgan Littlefield

Morgan Littlefield

Morgan Littlefield is a dynamic leader dedicated to driving organizational growth, fostering strong team culture, and expanding community impact. As the Clinical Operations Leader of The ENT Center of Northwest Alabama, she plays a pivotal role in executing the vision of the practice’s leadership while ensuring operational excellence.

With a strategic focus on business expansion, structural development, and leadership cultivation, Morgan is instrumental in scaling the clinic’s influence and enhancing patient care. She also works closely with Dr. Masterson on philanthropic and investment initiatives, positioning The ENT Center as a cornerstone of both the local community and the broader healthcare industry.

Originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas, Morgan relocated to Florence to pursue her education at the University of North Alabama, where she earned a B.A. in History with a minor in Global Studies. Committed to continuous growth and leadership, she recently completed her M.B.A. at Lipscomb University.

Morgan is passionate about empowering teams, developing sustainable business strategies, and creating meaningful impact through thoughtful leadership.

Morgan Littlefield is a dynamic leader dedicated to driving organizational growth, fostering strong team culture, and expanding community impact. As the Clinical Operations Leader of The ENT Center of Northwest Alabama, she plays a pivotal role in ex... Show more

Kartik Ramesh

Kartik Ramesh

Kartik is a graduate student at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, specializing in research on LLM Inference Systems and LLM Agents. Kartik previously worked as a Software Engineer in the Azure team at Microsoft.

Kartik is a graduate student at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, specializing in research on LLM Inference Systems and LLM Agents. Kartik previously worked as a Software Engineer in the Azure team at Microsoft. Show more

Sachin Saraf

Sachin Saraf

Chidambar (Sachin) Saraf is a visionary technology leader at Microsoft, recognized as a Platinum Achiever – an honor awarded to the top 1% of employees globally. With a proven track record in driving customer success, enterprise AI adoption, and data strategy transformation, Sachin bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world business impact.

With deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric, analytics, and cloud architecture, Sachin has helped Fortune 500 companies, including top financial institutions, modernize their data ecosystems and unlock business value. He is known for his ability to simplify complexity, tell powerful stories through data, and mentor rising leaders in the tech industry.

Outside of work, Sachin is passionate about personal development, fitness, and sharing insights that inspire others to lead with intention and resilience. Whether on stage or in conversation, he brings energy, authenticity, and a unique cross-functional lens to every audience he engages.

Chidambar (Sachin) Saraf is a visionary technology leader at Microsoft, recognized as a Platinum Achiever – an honor awarded to the top 1% of employees globally. With a proven track record in driving customer success, enterprise AI adoption, and data... Show more

Favour Chinemerem Nwachukwu

Favour Chinemerem Nwachukwu

Favour Nwachukwu is a Quality Assurance Engineer at Hitchpay with a strong background in QA, performance engineering, and AI research. She has led quality efforts for mobile, web, and AI-powered platforms across Nigeria, Canada, and the United States, specializing in building robust test automation frameworks, performance testing, and CI/CD integration. Beyond QA, she is passionate about human-centered AI and is currently developing a Speech Emotion Recognition (SER) system that detects emotions from speech in real time to support caregivers, educators, and customer support teams. Favour is also an active community contributor, mentor, and writer who shares insights on web performance, quality engineering, and the future of emotionally aware AI.

Favour Nwachukwu is a Quality Assurance Engineer at Hitchpay with a strong background in QA, performance engineering, and AI research. She has led quality efforts for mobile, web, and AI-powered platforms across Nigeria, Canada, and the United States... Show more

Katie Plum

Katie Plum

University of Kansas Health System

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Meenu Vimala Venkataarangam

Meenu Vimala Venkataarangam

Meenu Vimala Venkataarangam is an innovative, results-driven and PMP Certified Program Manager with over 18 years of global IT experience. She has established herself as a leader in digital transformation, cloud migration, automation, and enterprise modernization across financial services, retail, and consumer industries. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated proven success in managing multi-million-dollar programs while being recognized for her strategic vision, stakeholder alignment, cross-functional team leadership, and ability to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Currently serving as a Program Manager at Recode Solution INC in Houston, Texas, Meenu leads and manages end-to-end delivery of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Snowflake data warehouse projects across enterprise environments for CONNS HomePlus. She oversees an enterprise-wide RPA automation program that drives transformation across multiple business units, managing a portfolio of over 40 automation projects while leading a team of more than 15 cross-functional professionals. Her strategic initiatives have resulted in significant operational improvements, including 40% efficiency gains through RPA implementation and 30% increases in data processing efficiency through Snowflake implementations.
Meenu's technical expertise spans cloud data platforms including Snowflake, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, along with automation tools like Automation Anywhere. She has successfully spearheaded major cloud migrations, including the transition of legacy Hadoop systems to AWS EMR, Glue, S3, and Lambda, delivering 30-50% productivity gains and over $100,000 in annual cost savings. Her work in automating loan deferment workflows and migrating Customer Account Management platforms has reduced processing times from 24 hours to just 1 hour.
Prior to her current role, Meenu served as a Project Manager at Stellar Software and spent over a decade as a Technology Lead at Infosys Limited, where she supported global trade finance applications for Royal Bank of Scotland. During her tenure at Infosys, she successfully automated barcode billing systems, improved billing accuracy, and reduced invoice processing time by 80%. She also led complex application migrations and developed interfaces for processing unique format files between systems.
Meenu holds an MBA in Human Resources from Madras University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Panimalar Engineering College. Her professional achievements have been recognized through numerous awards, including the International Technology Rising Star of 2015 from the Women of STEM Color Association, multiple Spot awards for best performance at Infosys, Spotlight awards at Recode Solution, and a Golden Stamp award for maintaining exceptional engagement levels. Her expertise in combining technical knowledge with strategic business acumen makes her a valuable leader in driving organizational transformation and operational excellence.

Meenu Vimala Venkataarangam is an innovative, results-driven and PMP Certified Program Manager with over 18 years of global IT experience. She has established herself as a leader in digital transformation, cloud migration, automation, and enterprise ... Show more

Baba Brinkman

Baba Brinkman

Event Rap is the world's first and only custom rap agency, matching event organizers with skilled rappers who create original content on-site. Whether we are freestyling or writing 'rap up' summaries about an event in real time, or creating a custom rap video for an online engagement campaign, we provide all-original hip-hop songs and moments created by experienced underground MCs to energize your events, your team, and your message.

Event Rap is the world's first and only custom rap agency, matching event organizers with skilled rappers who create original content on-site. Whether we are freestyling or writing 'rap up' summaries about an event in real time, or creating a custom ... Show more

Karthik Govardhanan

Karthik Govardhanan

Karthik Govardhanan is a Senior Engineering Manager at CVS Health, leading AI-driven search and SEO innovations for one of the world’s largest retail and pharmacy platforms. With over 14 years of experience spanning CVS, Macy’s, Capgemini, and The Home Depot, he specializes in search relevance, personalization, and conversational commerce. Karthik’s expertise includes large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, semantic search, and scalable e-commerce architectures. He holds a Bachelor’s in Electronics and Communication Engineering and an MBA from Boston University.

Karthik Govardhanan is a Senior Engineering Manager at CVS Health, leading AI-driven search and SEO innovations for one of the world’s largest retail and pharmacy platforms. With over 14 years of experience spanning CVS, Macy’s, Capgemini, and The Ho... Show more

Bin Fan

Bin Fan

Bin Fan is the founding engineer and VP of Technology at Alluxio, Inc. Prior to Alluxio, he worked for Google to build the next-generation storage infrastructure. Bin received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University on the design and implementation of distributed systems.

Bin Fan is the founding engineer and VP of Technology at Alluxio, Inc. Prior to Alluxio, he worked for Google to build the next-generation storage infrastructure. Bin received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University on the desig... Show more

Lisa Tee

Lisa Tee

Lisa is a pharmacist dedicated to empowering patients to take care of their own health with ever advancing technology.

Lisa is a pharmacist dedicated to empowering patients to take care of their own health with ever advancing technology. Show more

Chibuike Muogbo

Chibuike Muogbo

Muogbo Dominic Chibuike is a passionate and research-driven geoscientist with a B.Sc. in Geological Sciences from Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Second Class Upper). His interests span seismic interpretation, reservoir characterization, sequence stratigraphy, and the application of AI/ML in geoscience. Dominic has published over 10 peer-reviewed articles, including works on groundwater contamination, seismic stratigraphy, and the future of AI in reservoir modeling. He was a member of the NAU AAPG Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) 2025 team and has participated in advanced software training workshops including Petrel workflows. A recipient of the SEG/Threet and Enders Robinson Scholarships, Dominic is a member of NAPE, AAPG, and SEG. He aims to contribute to sustainable hydrocarbon exploration and energy security in Nigeria and beyond.

Muogbo Dominic Chibuike is a passionate and research-driven geoscientist with a B.Sc. in Geological Sciences from Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Second Class Upper). His interests span seismic interpretation, reservoir characterization, sequence stratigr... Show more

Heena Refai

Heena Refai

As a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, I bring expertise in AI Foundry, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and advanced analytics to help organizations leverage cutting-edge technologies and uncover impactful insights. With extensive experience in designing scalable analytics solutions, I guide businesses in integrating artificial intelligence and data strategies to deliver personalized, contextual narratives that go beyond traditional dashboards.

I focus on designing modern data and AI strategies that empower organizations across industries. Whether integrating AI into analytics workflows, supercharging insights with external data sources, or guiding transitions to cutting-edge platforms, I thrive on bridging the gap between technical innovation and practical application. My goal is to make complex data accessible and meaningful through enriched storytelling formats like voice-generated summaries and dynamic visualizations.

As a speaker and trainer, I aim to inspire BI developers, data professionals, and AI enthusiasts to explore innovative possibilities at the intersection of analytics and AI. My sessions focus on practical, hands-on approaches to simplifying complex concepts, from creating AI-powered narratives to leveraging multimodal insights—all designed to spark confidence and creativity in building next-gen data solutions.

As a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, I bring expertise in AI Foundry, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and advanced analytics to help organizations leverage cutting-edge technologies and uncover impactful insights. With extensive experience in desi... Show more

Dr. Jess Patton

Dr. Jess Patton

Dr. Patton, Ed.D., EMT, is 22-year experienced autistic support teacher, EMT, and passionate advocate, who blends professional expertise with lived experience. As the proud mother of two sons with autism and von Willebrand disease, she brings a deeply personal commitment to creating safer, more informed, and compassionate communities through education, advocacy, and connection. She is the Founder and President of Sense of Connection, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to strengthening relationships between first responders and the autism community. Dr. Patton is also the owner of Patton Advocacy & Consulting LLC, where she provides training and consulting on disability inclusion across educational, workforce, and emergency response settings.

Dr. Patton, Ed.D., EMT, is 22-year experienced autistic support teacher, EMT, and passionate advocate, who blends professional expertise with lived experience. As the proud mother of two sons with autism and von Willebrand disease, she brings a deepl... Show more

Francesco Simone

Francesco Simone

He received the B.Sc. and the M.Sc. in mechanical engineering with a specialization in industrial production. He obtained a Ph.D. in industrial and management engineering at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. He is a former Researcher Fellow at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome. Nowadays he is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the same department. His main research interests include systems theory applications on complex systems’ resilience and reliability through the use of simulation tools and AI techniques.

He received the B.Sc. and the M.Sc. in mechanical engineering with a specialization in industrial production. He obtained a Ph.D. in industrial and management engineering at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. He is a former Researcher Fellow at the ... Show more

Manisha Sengupta

Manisha Sengupta

Manisha Sengupta is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in software development, systems architecture, and technical program management across top-tier firms, including Brown Brothers Harriman, Intel, Google, and FIS Global. She currently serves as Assistant Vice President, Systems Lead at BBH, where she spearheads modernization efforts and leads large-scale financial technology initiatives within the Fund Accounting System division’s STAR Accounting platform. Her career has spanned critical domains such as fund accounting, asset management systems, open-source graphics, and telecom assurance, with a strong track record of delivering high-impact solutions. Manisha brings deep expertise in Application Development, Agile, SAFe, and DevOps methodologies, and holds multiple certifications, including Certified SAFe® Scrum Master and Harvard Business School’s Specialization in Finance & Accounting.
She is a recognized contributor in the industry, having attended the Project to Product Summit and Women Impact Tech (WIT) NY Accelerate Conference in 2024. Manisha holds a B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology.

Manisha Sengupta is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in software development, systems architecture, and technical program management across top-tier firms, including Brown Brothers Harriman, Intel, Google, and FIS Global.... Show more

Ellen Shapiro

Ellen Shapiro

Ellen Shapiro is an iOS and Android developer who's been building native apps since late 2010. She works for Pixite on their Zinnia journaling app. She lives in Rochester, New York. When not coding or talking about it, Ellen can generally be found traveling, biking all over the place, playing sous-chef to her wife Lilia, and relentlessly Instagramming their cats.

Ellen Shapiro is an iOS and Android developer who's been building native apps since late 2010. She works for Pixite on their Zinnia journaling app. She lives in Rochester, New York. When not coding or talking about it, Ellen can generally be found tr... Show more

Pedro Sader Azevedo

Pedro Sader Azevedo

Pedro Sader Azevedo is a Computer Engineering graduate from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) and an open-source research software developer at CNPEM—the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy—working within LNBR, the Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory. He is the creator of parsomics, a suite of data management tools for metagenomics research. Currently, Pedro is exploring scientific collaboration networks, using Neo4j to uncover patterns in academic co-authorship. His prior work with data modeling includes using relational databases to trace the spread of bioaccumulating pollutants across food networks.

Pedro Sader Azevedo is a Computer Engineering graduate from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) and an open-source research software developer at CNPEM—the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy—working within LNBR, the Brazilian Biorenewables Nati... Show more

Jae-Won Chung

Jae-Won Chung

Jae-Won Chung is a year PhD student at the University of Michigan. His research interests are at the intersection of software systems and deep learning, with a recent focus on energy as a new first-class systems resource for ML systems, with open challenges in precise measurement, understanding, and optimization. He leads the ML.ENERGY (https://ml.energy) initiative. Zeus (https://ml.energy/zeus), part of the PyTorch ecosystem, is a library for deep learning energy programmatic measurement and automated optimization.

Jae-Won Chung is a year PhD student at the University of Michigan. His research interests are at the intersection of software systems and deep learning, with a recent focus on energy as a new first-class systems resource for ML systems, with open cha... Show more

Devraj Ganguly

Devraj Ganguly

I am Devraj Ganguly, with the following educational background:

1. Undergraduate degree in Data Science from Purdue University (online).
2. Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) CSE, JIS University, Kolkata.
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from IIIT Bangalore (online).

Key qualifications and experience include:

1. Certified Ethical Hacker from Metaxone.
2. Certification in Information Security and Ethical Hacking from Pristine Solutions.
3. Recognition from CERT-In during Cyber Awareness Month in October 2021.
4. Cybersecurity Summer Intern with Gurugram Police under IPS K.K. Rao.
5. Volunteer with cyber cells in Delhi, Dhanbad, and Surat City Police.
6. Training with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
7. Conducted sessions for the PrivEscon Community, Cysec Alliance, Sandip University, and Hackers4U.
8. Recipient of the I2OR National Teaching Excellence Award 2024.
Recipient of the JIS Innovation Award 2025, Best Paper Technical Track Award, JIS University 2024
9. Guinness Book Of World Records OFFICIAL ATTEMPT participant for Most Users to take an online programming lesson in 24 hours with AICTE India.
10. IBM Certified Cybersecurity Analyst.
11. The Linux Foundation Certified Linux, Git, GitHub.

Space Related Achievements:
1. Participant for NASA Mission to Mars Student Challenge, Feb 2021.
2. International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) Team Lead for Team Invenire (India) Feb 21- March 19, 2025.

I am Devraj Ganguly, with the following educational background: 1. Undergraduate degree in Data Science from Purdue University (online). 2. Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) CSE, JIS University, Kolkata. 3. Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intel... Show more

Philippe Page

Philippe Page

Dr. Philippe Page serves as the Head of the Research Council at the Human Colossus Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on creating open protocols for secured large-scale data exchange. He also leads the Data Management Workpackage in the NextGen project, which aims to integrate genomic data with real-world data.
Dr. Page holds a PhD in theoretical physics and has transitioned from a background in particle physics to roles in risk management and enterprise digital transformation. He previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer at a Geneva-based private bank, where he oversaw key operational strategies"

Dr. Philippe Page serves as the Head of the Research Council at the Human Colossus Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on creating open protocols for secured large-scale data exchange. He also leads the Data Management Workpackage in the Ne... Show more

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