Principal Architect at DataStax, engineering and product on Cassandra and Open Source.

Beyond technology, crazy about snowboarding, rock climbing, trail running, skiing, surfing, and just anything awesome in nature.

Principal Architect at DataStax, engineering and product on Cassandra and Open Source. Beyond technology, crazy about snowboarding, rock climbing, trail running, skiing, surfing, and just anything awesome in nature. Show more

Karen Dimitrijeski is a Digital Quality & Automation Consultant with over 10 years of experience in Quality roles supporting regulated IT across the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology industries. She translates complex global regulatory expectations into clear, actionable solutions that position Quality as a strategic partner, not a bottleneck. Her core expertise includes risk-based GxP system validation (CSV/CSA), data integrity, lifecycle management, and audit readiness.

Her background spans Quality System Management, systems administration, and business ownership for global, enterprise-scale regulated applications supporting hundreds of sites and thousands of users. She has partnered closely with infrastructure operations, IT security, data-center qualification teams, ITSM process owners (change, incident, problem, and access management), and SaaS/IaaS suppliers to ensure that enterprise systems remain compliant, resilient, and audit-ready throughout their lifecycle.

Karen builds scalable, system-agnostic automation architectures that modernize regulated software ecosystems, strengthen governance, and accelerate digital transformation—enabling Quality, ITSM, Security, and Infrastructure teams to operate as aligned partners rather than siloed functions.

Karen Dimitrijeski is a Digital Quality & Automation Consultant with over 10 years of experience in Quality roles supporting regulated IT across the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology industries. She translates complex global regulator... Show more

Vyacheslav (Slava) Tykhonov is the head of Artificial Intelligence and Interoperability at CODATA and has a background in information and computer science. Slava has worked for more than 25 years in the area of software development, research and innovation for national, European and international research infrastructures. Most recently, as a Senior R&D Engineer and FAIR data expert, Slava participated in various projects funded by the European Commission. For many years, he has been an active member of the Open-Source community around the Harvard Dataverse platform. As a knowledge engineer and Semantic Web enthusiast, Slava explored and implemented new solutions and data services, from AI and data enrichment to long-term archiving. Slava is co-author of the emerging Croissant for Machine Learning standard.

Vyacheslav (Slava) Tykhonov is the head of Artificial Intelligence and Interoperability at CODATA and has a background in information and computer science. Slava has worked for more than 25 years in the area of software development, research and inno... Show more

Miriah Peterson, a seasoned engineer with 6 years of expertise in Go programming, excels as a Data Reliability Engineer. Her professional journey includes crafting videos, tutorials, and courses, showcasing her mastery in Go and Data Engineering. A dynamic speaker, Miriah has delivered talks on Go, machine learning, and data engineering. As a board member of Forge Foundation Inc. and an organizer of the GoWest Conference, Utah Data Engineering, and Machine Learning Utah meetups, she actively shapes the tech community. Miriah earned her bachelor's degree in physics from Brigham Young University in 2017, laying a strong foundation for her multifaceted contributions to the field.

Miriah Peterson, a seasoned engineer with 6 years of expertise in Go programming, excels as a Data Reliability Engineer. Her professional journey includes crafting videos, tutorials, and courses, showcasing her mastery in Go and Data Engineering. A d... Show more

Fernando Posada is the group leader of the Systems Acceptance and User Environment group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. During his Ph.D., Fernando developed an interest in High-Performance Computing and completed a Master's degree in the same field from SISSA. He has been involved in various HPC projects, working on designing, deploying, managing, and providing support to users in different HPC resources.

Fernando Posada is the group leader of the Systems Acceptance and User Environment group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. During his Ph.D., Fernando developed an interest in... Show more

Global Senior Power Platform Consultant for OQ8, Oman

Global Senior Power Platform Consultant for OQ8, Oman Show more

Elie Alhajjar, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at RAND, leading projects at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and government. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy and a Senior Research Scientist at the Army Cyber Institute in West Point, New York. Previously, Alhajjar served as a Research Scientist in the Computing and Communications Theory Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He holds a PhD in applied mathematics from George Mason University.

Elie Alhajjar, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at RAND, leading projects at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and government. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy and a Senior Research Scientist at the Ar... Show more

A graduate of Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of professional experience in flutter. I am passionate about the health and energy sector and believe technology is the key to realizing these aspirations and making a difference in both areas. Beyond my professional endeavors, I enjoy technical debates with peers, volunteering, reading, and playing football, and can be described more from the meaning of my favorite quote: UMUNTU NGUMUNTU NGABANTU

A graduate of Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of professional experience in flutter. I am passionate about the health and energy sector and believe technology is the key to realizing these aspirations and making a difference in both areas. Beyon... Show more

Ajit Gajre is an accomplished automotive engineering professional with over 12 years of experience specializing in software requirements, design release, and validation. He has more than 6 years of leadership and project management expertise, consistently driving cross-functional collaboration and delivering milestones on time.
At General Motors, Ajit has held multiple engineering leadership roles, including Subsystem Lead Engineer, Software Design Release Engineer and Operational Excellence & Quality Execution Lead where he defined subsystem-level requirements, managed design reviews, and led teams in delivering advanced occupant positioning features and safety-critical systems. He has also been instrumental in developing and validating chassis electronics, hybrid powertrains, active safety subsystems, and functional safety features, leveraging hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test benches and advanced validation processes.
Ajit’s career includes significant contributions to occupant positioning, steering, driveline, active safety, and hybrid control systems, as well as experience in mentoring engineers and leading global validation workshares. His achievements include transitioning outsourced software development in-house, resulting in projected multi-million-dollar savings, and delivering fully integrated software and calibration packages across multiple vehicle programs.
He holds dual master’s degrees, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and an M.S. in Project Management from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology along with a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Pune.
Certified as a DFSS Black Belt and Green Belt, and currently a Master Black Belt candidate, Ajit has also coached over 25 DFSS projects and guided 40+ engineers to certification. He is a certified SAFe 5 Practitioner and has advanced technical expertise in tools such as dSPACE Control Desk, DOORS Next Gen, Jira, Vehicle Spy, and CAN/GMLAN communications.

Ajit Gajre is an accomplished automotive engineering professional with over 12 years of experience specializing in software requirements, design release, and validation. He has more than 6 years of leadership and project management expertise, consist... Show more

Er. Kritika is a dynamic and experienced interdisciplinary researcher specializing in the bridging of human, technical, and organizational perspectives of digital risk. Her work spans over the disciplines of cybersecurity, generative AI, neurosecurity, machine learning, psychology etc. With a substantial portfolio of scholarly publications and keynote engagements, her insights have been widely recognized across various academic and industry platforms. In addition, she also serves as a technical reviewer for academic conferences, journal reviewer for top journals and book and book chapter reviewer for number of publishers. Her brilliance has been recognised globally with Young Researcher Award to the Young Engineer Award.

Er. Kritika is a dynamic and experienced interdisciplinary researcher specializing in the bridging of human, technical, and organizational perspectives of digital risk. Her work spans over the disciplines of cybersecurity, generative AI, neurosecurit... Show more

Sai Jagadish Bodapati is an automotive software engineer and researcher specializing in AUTOSAR-based architectures, and next-generation validation frameworks. Currently based in Michigan, he has contributed to multiple vehicle platforms, focusing on Electric Power Steering (EPS), Electric Park Brake (EPB), and advanced braking systems that integrate seamlessly across modern electronic architectures.

Jagadish began his career at Nexteer Automotive, where he led validation efforts for steering control modules and developed test methodologies bridging the application and hardware layers through MCAL, BSW, and RTE integration. His current work explores digital-twin-in-the-loop validation and AI-driven architecture evolution for adaptive and connected vehicle systems.

Beyond engineering, he actively publishes research on automotive innovation, safety, and cloud-based diagnostic ecosystems. His collaborative work emphasizes practical applications of intelligent vehicle systems and the future of mobility.

Driven by curiosity and a passion for continuous learning, Sai Jagadish Bodapati aims to build smarter, safer, and more sustainable automotive ecosystems that blend technology with human-centric design.

Sai Jagadish Bodapati is an automotive software engineer and researcher specializing in AUTOSAR-based architectures, and next-generation validation frameworks. Currently based in Michigan, he has contributed to multiple vehicle platforms, focusing on... Show more

Ankita is a Senior Engineering Technical Leader with 10+ years of Tech industry experience. She is currently an Educator and creates digital products such as her [E-book](http://bit.ly/3grSPSI) on taking control of your first 90 days, best suited for newer leaders or her [course](http://bit.ly/3tUPRcr) on Next.js.

She is passionate about growing developers and leaders. She worked for several companies such as WealthSimple, IBM, Loblaw Digital - ShoppersDrugMart, Rangle.io and more. As a senior leader, she has grown a lot of folks in her career, and her mission is to help mentor folks in all stages of their career. She has architected and scaled many web and mobile apps for clients using React, GraphQL, React Native and Next.js. You may know some of them: Tim Hortons, Borrowell, WealthSimple, Moleskine and more. In addition, she enjoys teaching, public speaking and being outdoors.

Ankita is a Senior Engineering Technical Leader with 10+ years of Tech industry experience. She is currently an Educator and creates digital products such as her [E-book](http://bit.ly/3grSPSI) on taking control of your first 90 days, best suited for... Show more

A la fois scientifique de formation dans le domaine de la biologie et serious game designer, j'anime le dialogue sciences & société autour des biotechnologies en utilisant le jeu comme ressource principale pour impliquer les citoyens.

A la fois scientifique de formation dans le domaine de la biologie et serious game designer, j'anime le dialogue sciences & société autour des biotechnologies en utilisant le jeu comme ressource principale pour impliquer les citoyens. Show more

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

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

Apaixonado por tecnologia e suas soluções, formado em Técnico de Informática para Internet e Tecnólogo em Banco de Dados pela FATEC de São José dos Campos. Nos últimos anos, dedicou-se à administração de servidores SQL Server, abrangendo desde a instalação de instâncias standalone, otimizações de queries SQL até projetos complexos migrações, upgrades e melhorias. Possui conhecimentos técnicos em High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR), utilizando tecnologias como Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), Availability Groups (AG), Log Shipping e Data Replication. Experiência em Cloud Computing na AWS, Azure e Google com foco em administração e migrações online ou offline por meio de estratégias como Rehosting e Replatforming voltado para serviços de dados em ambientes IaaS, PaaS e SaaS.

Apaixonado por tecnologia e suas soluções, formado em Técnico de Informática para Internet e Tecnólogo em Banco de Dados pela FATEC de São José dos Campos. Nos últimos anos, dedicou-se à administração de servidores SQL Server, abrangendo desde a inst... Show more

Leadership strategist with 10+ years in education and nonprofit sectors. TEDx speaker and podcast host focused on culture, learning, and development.

Leadership strategist with 10+ years in education and nonprofit sectors. TEDx speaker and podcast host focused on culture, learning, and development. Show more

Scott's career in software began in 1993 at IBM. Along the way he has developed enterprise solutions for both Microsoft and Cardinal Health. In 2014 he formed Crafting Bytes, a small software studio and consulting firm. He leads teams of software engineers, software testers, software architects, cloud architects and Dev-Ops engineers to deliver quality software into the hands of users in the quickest way possible. He speaks at conferences and user groups on a variety of software engineering topics. He is the chair of the Software Architecture User Group in San Diego.

Scott's career in software began in 1993 at IBM. Along the way he has developed enterprise solutions for both Microsoft and Cardinal Health. In 2014 he formed Crafting Bytes, a small software studio and consulting firm. He leads teams of software eng... Show more

Doutora em Ciências e Biotecnologia (UFF), Bióloga (UFRJ), Mestra em Vigilância Sanitária e Especialista em Saúde Pública (INCQS/FIOCRUZ).

Destaca-se na área de inovação científica, onde coordena projetos premiados, como o 4º Prêmio Conexão Inova (2023) e o 5º Prêmio Conexão Inova (2025), além de ter trabalhos reconhecidos na 4ª Edição do encontro France-Brasil de Produtos Naturais (2024).

Atualmente, atua no Laboratório de Inovação na Gestão Pública, Pólen da ENSP/Fiocruz, como coordenadora do eixo de inovação aberta e comunidades. Como pesquisadora, dedica-se ao desenvolvimento de metodologias inovadoras e atua como revisora de periódicos científicos.

Possui formação complementar em intraempreendedorismo (DF Inovador/Softex; FAPDF), BioStartups (SEBRAE) e Mulheres na Ciência e Inovação (Museu do Amanhã e British Council). É mentora e avaliadora de projetos. É Head de Inovação da InovaHall.

Doutora em Ciências e Biotecnologia (UFF), Bióloga (UFRJ), Mestra em Vigilância Sanitária e Especialista em Saúde Pública (INCQS/FIOCRUZ). Destaca-se na área de inovação científica, onde coordena projetos premiados, como o 4º Prêmio Conexão Inova ... Show more

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist".

Passionate Engineering Manager at Datadog, mentoring aspiring engineers and advocating for the importance of soft skills in achieving success. Sometimes I like to define myself as "proud holistic hobbyist". Show more

Con oltre 15 anni di esperienza nel business management e un background tecnico in elettrotecnica, io sono Iryna Kozar e ho trasformato la mia passione per l'innovazione in una missione: rivoluzionare il modo in cui le aziende apprendono e crescono.
Certificata ICF con Executive MBA e formazione in Data Science, sono anche mediatore civile e commerciale iscritto al Ministero della Giustizia. Sono la fondatrice di Auromed, dove combino metodologie Agile con neuroscienze e coaching per creare esperienze formative che generano risultati misurabili.
La mia metodologia innovativa - trasforma team tecnici in squadre ad alte prestazioni attraverso un approccio scientifico che parla il linguaggio degli ingegneri e dei professionisti IT.
Da commercial director a mental coach, porto sul palco una prospettiva unica: quella di chi ha vissuto le sfide del mondo industriale dall'interno e ha sviluppato soluzioni concrete per superarle.
"L'agilità non è solo una metodologia, è una mentalità che trasforma le persone e le organizzazioni"
Oggi condivido la mia expertise con aziende dei settori industriale, lighting ed elettrico, dimostrando che l'evoluzione umana e quella tecnologica possono procedere di pari passo.

Con oltre 15 anni di esperienza nel business management e un background tecnico in elettrotecnica, io sono Iryna Kozar e ho trasformato la mia passione per l'innovazione in una missione: rivoluzionare il modo in cui le aziende apprendono e crescono. ... Show more

With 15+ years of experience in the ERP industry, I have progressed from support roles to becoming a Solution Architect, specialising in manufacturing solutions across diverse sectors including plastics, design-driven manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage. My passion lies in designing and implementing systems that not only streamline business operations but also enhance people's lives by reducing stress and enabling smarter, more efficient workflows. Witnessing the transformative power of technology in driving business growth is what fuels my dedication and passion to this field.
Academically, I hold a BA (Hons) in English Literature and am currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science with a focus on AI. Alongside my academic endeavours, I maintain professional Microsoft certifications and continue to expand my expertise in the latest technological innovations.

With 15+ years of experience in the ERP industry, I have progressed from support roles to becoming a Solution Architect, specialising in manufacturing solutions across diverse sectors including plastics, design-driven manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, ... Show more

Directeur adjoint de GreenAlp, j'ai en charge des missions de Gouvernance & Organisations. J'ai porté des projets de transformation, d'innovation ou de refonte d'activité.

Coach professionnel, je m'attache à faciliter la mise en mouvement, en particulier de collectifs.

Directeur adjoint de GreenAlp, j'ai en charge des missions de Gouvernance & Organisations. J'ai porté des projets de transformation, d'innovation ou de refonte d'activité. Coach professionnel, je m'attache à faciliter la mise en mouvement, en part... Show more

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

I am a Cloud Architect specialised in AWS, I have been working with AWS for 6 years and I have 7 AWS certifications: the 2 professional, the 3 associate and the Security and the Data Analytics Specialties. I am also AWS Community Builder and AWS Ambassador in my company.

I started as a developer but evolved to a software architect first and finally to a cloud architect. Now with more than 10 years of experience, I have been involved with different clients in all phases of software development and have worked with all types of architectures: monolithic, microservices, event-driven, SOA (service-oriented), serverless, cloud-native... I have also worked on modernisation projects and DevOps transformations. I often teach my co-workers about AWS and I like to collaborate on anything AWS-related that I can help with.

I love serverless, event-driven architectures, DevOps, CDK and new technology challenges!

I am a Cloud Architect specialised in AWS, I have been working with AWS for 6 years and I have 7 AWS certifications: the 2 professional, the 3 associate and the Security and the Data Analytics Specialties. I am also AWS Community Builder and AWS Amba... Show more

A dynamic Quality and Design Assurance professional whose career has been dedicated to elevating product quality and regulatory compliance within the complex MedTech and Bio-Pharmaceutical sectors. Aniruddha's deep technical background allows him to serve as an authoritative subject matter expert on critical industry standards, including ISO 14971 risk assessment, EU MDR transition, and US FDA regulations.

My experience includes leading cross-functional teams to define, validate, and launch new products, managing the complete Design History File (DHF) lifecycle, and implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to reduce manufacturing defects. Proficient in quality methodologies like FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Gage R&R, Aniruddha excels at transforming non-conformance issues into streamlined, compliant processes. Currently serving as a Design Quality Engineer, he brings immediate, real-world insight into process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) and maintaining a robust quality system.

A dynamic Quality and Design Assurance professional whose career has been dedicated to elevating product quality and regulatory compliance within the complex MedTech and Bio-Pharmaceutical sectors. Aniruddha's deep technical background allows him to ... Show more

Costas Papastathis is a Software Engineer at IBM who works on a number of Node.js projects under the NodeShift GitHub organization. He also actively contributes to Paketo Buildpacks as a Node.js maintainer, and also works on support for the Red Hat UBI stack within other Paketo buildpack components.

Costas Papastathis is a Software Engineer at IBM who works on a number of Node.js projects under the NodeShift GitHub organization. He also actively contributes to Paketo Buildpacks as a Node.js maintainer, and also works on support for the Red Hat U... Show more

Okafor Christian Marvelous is my full name, I have over 15 years of experience in real life, Tech, Management and Public Speaking. I live both in Abuja and Asaba. I am proficient in Graphic design, UX/UI design, WordPress website design, writer and proofreading.

Okafor Christian Marvelous is my full name, I have over 15 years of experience in real life, Tech, Management and Public Speaking. I live both in Abuja and Asaba. I am proficient in Graphic design, UX/UI design, WordPress website design, writer... Show more

Vyron Korpas Kamarianos is a Solution Architect and Senior Research Engineer specializing in edge computing and distributed systems for large-scale environmental and Earth Observation data workflows. He holds a BSc in Physics and an MSc in Electronic Automation from NKUA, where he is currently pursuing a PhD focused on edge-cloud orchestration. He is a co-founding partner at Division by Zero P.C. and contributes to major European research projects such as EO4EU, TRACE and HYPER-AI. His work emphasizes interoperable architectures, workflow automation, and user-centric platform design. He is also studying Biology to expand his interdisciplinary perspective.

Vyron Korpas Kamarianos is a Solution Architect and Senior Research Engineer specializing in edge computing and distributed systems for large-scale environmental and Earth Observation data workflows. He holds a BSc in Physics and an MSc in Electronic... Show more

Michael has deep and broad leadership expertise having successfully launched billion-dollar products, turned around struggling businesses, developed innovative programs to educate medical professions and improve patient care, and partnered with private and public industry leaders to advance healthcare around the world. As a life sciences executive who has spent over 30 years in large pharmaceutical (over 100,000 employees) and small biotech (less than 25 employees) companies, he has held c-suite and other leadership roles in strategy, marketing, sales, finance, and business development functions in the U.S. and globally. Michael currently advises biotech and medtech CEOs in strategy and partnering as Founder and Principal of Intelluvia LLC. He has been the keynote speaker and invited guest at conferences and other events in several countries, typically focusing on leadership and business strategy.

Michael holds an MBA from The Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, and a BA summa cum laude from Northwestern University. He has also participated in executive health care programs at the Harvard Business School of Harvard University and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Michael is highly active in the community, currently serving as Vice President of the Bucks County Community College Foundation and has been on several other charity boards. He coached youth basketball and soccer for over a decade and served in multiple roles supporting the local Boy Scouts chapter.

Michael has deep and broad leadership expertise having successfully launched billion-dollar products, turned around struggling businesses, developed innovative programs to educate medical professions and improve patient care, and partnered with priva... Show more