Javed Padinhakara is a software engineering leader specializing in connected vehicles, embedded systems, and cloud platforms. With over 20 years of experience spanning Ford, HP, Cisco-HCL, and more, he has led large-scale platform initiatives in autonomous and electric vehicle technologies. Javed holds multiple patents in network systems and vehicle data architectures and is currently shaping Ford’s Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platform. He blends deep technical expertise with product leadership and is pursuing his MBA at the University of Michigan.

Javed Padinhakara is a software engineering leader specializing in connected vehicles, embedded systems, and cloud platforms. With over 20 years of experience spanning Ford, HP, Cisco-HCL, and more, he has led large-scale platform initiatives in auto... Show more

I am a distinguished engineering leader currently leading Microsoft’s Web Data Platform. Previously, I spearheaded Bing Shopping, where I developed ML-driven search systems that powered shopping experiences across Bing, significantly boosting user engagement and revenue. At Yandex, I built a best-in-class video search system that consistently achieved top-tier relevance, leveraging advanced ML algorithms to deliver precise, context-aware search results, setting a new benchmark for search quality. Additionally, I developed a powerful recommendation engine that drove a 3.5x increase in targeted video content engagement by delivering highly personalized, data-driven content suggestions. I also launched the Yandex Shopping vertical from scratch, establishing a comprehensive ML-driven platform for search, product indexing, and analytics, driving substantial improvements in user engagement and operational scalability.

I am a distinguished engineering leader currently leading Microsoft’s Web Data Platform. Previously, I spearheaded Bing Shopping, where I developed ML-driven search systems that powered shopping experiences across Bing, significantly boosting user en... Show more

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 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

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

I am currently the Director of Product Engineering at SDVerse. I have extensive experience in MLOps, cloud computing, and machine learning applications. Previously, I technically led the Mach1ML platform at Ford Motor Company, focusing on generative AI initiatives and LLM-based applications. My expertise includes architecting and building sophisticated AI/ML systems, optimizing MLOps platforms, and integrating advanced machine learning models with deployment frameworks.

I am currently the Director of Product Engineering at SDVerse. I have extensive experience in MLOps, cloud computing, and machine learning applications. Previously, I technically led the Mach1ML platform at Ford Motor Company, focusing on generative ... Show more

Integrated Management Specialist, Consultant and thought leader

Integrated Management Specialist, Consultant and thought leader Show more

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

Physical Therapist, Exercise Physiologist, Geriatric PT

Physical Therapist, Exercise Physiologist, Geriatric PT Show more

Physical therapist, exercise physiologist, geriatric physical therapist.

Physical therapist, exercise physiologist, geriatric physical therapist. Show more

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

I specialize in telemetry pipelines, observability platforms, and drinking copious amounts of coffee.

I specialize in telemetry pipelines, observability platforms, and drinking copious amounts of coffee. Show more

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

Priyanshi Kiraula is a first generation advocate ,public speaking expert and the co-founder of RITIYA- an initiative dedicated to empowering young minds through law , education and expression. With experience in legal education, storytelling and mentoring,she helps individuals build confidence, clarity and stage presence - turning nervous speakers into powerful ones. She is one the best person to talk in need being a good and active listener she have help many to realize there true potential.

Priyanshi Kiraula is a first generation advocate ,public speaking expert and the co-founder of RITIYA- an initiative dedicated to empowering young minds through law , education and expression. With experience in legal education, storytelling and ment... Show more

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

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

Akinyele Abdulmuiz Akindamola, a native of Abeokuta in Ogun state is a graduate of Biochemistry from Fountain University, Osogbo, and obtained a master's degree from the University of Ibadan. He currently lectures in the department of Science Laboratory Technology at the fast rising Federal Polytechnic Ayede in Oyo state. Having served as a member of several departmental and institutional committees at the polytechnic, he currently heads the Biochemistry unit of his department. Presently pursuing his doctorate degree at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, he has to his credit several publications and conferences. His research interests includes but not limited to toxicology, human health, environmental safety and nutrition. He is married to a beautiful and lovely wife.

Akinyele Abdulmuiz Akindamola, a native of Abeokuta in Ogun state is a graduate of Biochemistry from Fountain University, Osogbo, and obtained a master's degree from the University of Ibadan. He currently lectures in the department of Science Laborat... Show more

In the late 1970s, Scott Wagner telnetted on the Arpanet using punch cards at the age of 12. Computers have been part of his life ever since. Propelled into IT by the desire to meet people from all over the world and kill them inside multiplayer first person 3D shooting games, he eventually found his way into cybersecurity as a specialty. He has worked in Financial, Power Generation, Industrial, Military and most recently Academic roles. Currently he lives in Floyd County Virginia on a small farm and is the IT Auditor for Radford University. Classical studies, particularly the Roman Republic and its Imperial incarnations have also been a life long pursuit.

In the late 1970s, Scott Wagner telnetted on the Arpanet using punch cards at the age of 12. Computers have been part of his life ever since. Propelled into IT by the desire to meet people from all over the world and kill them inside multiplayer fi... Show more

Doctoral Researcher

Doctoral Researcher Show more

Accomplished Quality Assurance and Operations leader with over 20 years of extensive experience in driving excellence across Quality Assurance, Operations, and Risk Management. In my current role as Senior Manager at CVS Health, I lead quality initiatives that impact $11M+ on deliverables for Aetna’s Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial line of business.
As a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified professional, I have consistently driven operational efficiency and quality improvements, achieving measurable results such as cost reductions, defect rate improvements, and streamlined processes. My expertise in risk management, vendor management, and team leadership has enabled compliance with stringent regulatory standards while fostering high-performing, cross-functional teams. Recognized for strategic vision, innovation, and a relentless focus on excellence.

Core Capabilities
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Risk based Quality management.
• RxClaim (Subject Matter Expect)
• Safety Critical systems Analysis
• Audits & Compliance
• Standards & Regulatory requirements
• People/Resource/Vendor Management & Hiring
• Ability to Adapt faster to any technology and Domain/Env
Qualifications
• MBA in Project Mgmt. & Risk Mgmt.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Medicare and Advance Medicare Part D Certified Professional
• TUV Trained Functional safety in Hardware/software design.
Core Domain Expertise
• Pharmacy Benefit management (PBM) & Insurance
• Safety Critical (Global Signaling and Interlocking)
• Hospital, pharmacy, Health Care Management
• Transportation & Logistics
• Embedded Software/Hardware Integration
Companies Associated with
• CVS Health (PBM, Insurance, Healthcare)
• Invensys Rail / Schneider Electric (Signaling, Interlocking & Crossing)
• GE Rail (GE Transportation, Global Signaling)
• Bombardier Transportation (Rail)
• Cyient (CMM Level 5 Company) (Rail, Healthcare)
• Proton Web Solutions (CMM Level 5 Company) (Healthcare)

Accomplished Quality Assurance and Operations leader with over 20 years of extensive experience in driving excellence across Quality Assurance, Operations, and Risk Management. In my current role as Senior Manager at CVS Health, I lead quality initia... Show more

Ambrial Ugoji is a licensed social worker and certified labor doula. She is experienced in working with at-risk populations and has had the privilege of working in Camden City for the past 7 years. Recently, Ambrial transitioned from being a school social worker working with high school students and pregnant and parenting teens to the Project Director of Camden Healthy Start where she has combined her passion for service and birth work to lead a program that serves pregnant people and families in Camden City to reduce the infant and maternal mortality and morbidity rates for people of color.

Ambrial Ugoji is a licensed social worker and certified labor doula. She is experienced in working with at-risk populations and has had the privilege of working in Camden City for the past 7 years. Recently, Ambrial transitioned from being a school s... Show more

Nadeem Taslim is Vice President at HSBC, specialised in Project
Management and Transformation Initiatives
Linkedin Top Voice, former lnvestment Banker,
MBA graduate from ISB&M, Lean Six Sigma
Greenbelt and Certified Scrum Master. Career
Coach, Speaker, Mentor. Guest Writer at Rediff
and Lifehacker.

Nadeem Taslim is Vice President at HSBC, specialised in Project Management and Transformation Initiatives Linkedin Top Voice, former lnvestment Banker, MBA graduate from ISB&M, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt and Certified Scrum Master. Career Coach, S... Show more

MENTAL HEALTH LAW. PSYCHIATRY.

MENTAL HEALTH LAW. PSYCHIATRY. Show more

Rick Hutten is a Java software engineer based in the Netherlands, currently working at Sopra Steria. He specializes in event-driven microservices and Domain-Driven Design and is also interested in the fields of artificial intelligence, statistical analysis, and home automation.

Rick Hutten is a Java software engineer based in the Netherlands, currently working at Sopra Steria. He specializes in event-driven microservices and Domain-Driven Design and is also interested in the fields of artificial intelligence, statistical an... Show more

Computer vision and deep learning researcher in the field of Explainable AI, Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Weizmann Institute of Science.
Lecturer of the course Applied Machine Learning for Life Sciences, Feinberg Graduate School, Weizmann Institute of Science.
Founder of WE-AI (Women and Everyone AI) organization aiming to bridge the gender gap in AI.
Graduate of Imperial College London, MEng.

Computer vision and deep learning researcher in the field of Explainable AI, Department of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Weizmann Institute of Science. Lecturer of the course Applied Machine Learning for Life Sciences, Feinberg Graduate... Show more

Chris Cañete Rodriguez Kelly is a literary critic whose work focuses on social relations of labor and aesthetic production. They received their Ph.D. in Literary Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2024 and specialize in twentieth-century Southeast Asian and Asian-diasporic literatures, with research and teaching interests in Philippine Tagalog and Anglophone literature and translation, Latinx studies, critical indigenous studies, as well as American and Asian American Studies. Their book project, “From Bundok to the Boondocks,” investigates how the Philippine Anglophone novel’s rise to prominence as a national literature with aspirations to globality depended upon the economic derogation of Tagalog literature. Chris’s work has appeared in Hispanic Issues, The Mekong Review, CNN Philippines, and ASAP/Journal, and is forthcoming in PMLA. From 2021-2023 they were affiliated with the University of the Philippines-Diliman and Ateneo de Manila University as a Fulbright-Hays fellow.

Chris Cañete Rodriguez Kelly is a literary critic whose work focuses on social relations of labor and aesthetic production. They received their Ph.D. in Literary Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2024 and specialize in twentieth-cen... Show more

Starting my career by studying bioinformatics, I soon found myself in IT consulting with my first job. Initially focusing on data engineering and AI, but driven by a strong desire for complementary knowledge, I continued to pursue more expertise in the realms of infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps while working through numerous projects over the years, collecting bits of treasure in each of them.

Starting my career by studying bioinformatics, I soon found myself in IT consulting with my first job. Initially focusing on data engineering and AI, but driven by a strong desire for complementary knowledge, I continued to pursue more expertise in t... Show more

Joe brings a unique and diverse skillset, honed across startup and enterprise landscapes. His extensive experience spans operations, digital strategy, change management, communications, commercial and medical pharmaceutical marketing and content operations and IT. Known for his consultative approach, Joe excels at problem solving and relationship building to drive business outcomes.

In his startup experience, Joe has helped transform two companies by establishing robust processes and governance enabling rapid growth. From 2010-2024 at Bristol Myers Squibb, he led global, cross-functional initiatives including outsourcing creative production, digital transformation for Medical Affairs, GDPR remediation for all of Worldwide Commercialization, enterprise software implementations, integration of acquired Turning Point Therapeutics, and enterprise Modular Content Strategy rollout. All of these initiatives were multi-year, global rollouts and his multifaceted role covered business and technology ownership, vendor selection and management, change management and communications as well as business process and training lead.

Joe has spoken at several industry events such as DIA (Drug Information Association), Panagora Pharma CX Summit & Pharma CX Tech Summit, Veeva Summit, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA), phactMI & EndPoint MI-Tech Forum, Customer Contact Week (CCW), and a variety of Omnichannel marketing focused events. In addition to his speaking appearances, Joe has contributed to various online knowledge sharing communities, hosted workshops, contributed to articles and has appeared as a guest on podcasts.

Joe brings a unique and diverse skillset, honed across startup and enterprise landscapes. His extensive experience spans operations, digital strategy, change management, communications, commercial and medical pharmaceutical marketing and content oper... Show more

Cloud & AI Technologist | Open Source Contributor | Innovator & Mentor

Nida Sahar Rafee is a seasoned technologist with extensive experience in cloud computing, AI, OpenStack, and large-scale distributed systems. She has worked on core backend infrastructure for Oracle Cloud (OCI), contributed to OpenStack, and played a pivotal role in developing a unified interface for multi-datacenter monitoring at EMC2 and HP.

With 30+ awards for innovation and customer success, Nida has a track record of solving complex technical challenges. She is also a patent holder, a published author in Springer, and an advocate for women in technology, mentoring for Google Summer of Code and Google Code-in under AnitaB.org’s Systers community.

Beyond her corporate contributions, she has spoken at HP TechCon (Florida, 2009) and other industry events on topics ranging from GP GPU in servers to effective log management. A passionate open-source contributor and poet, she was the 1st runner-up in Source Code Poetry, blending creativity with technology.

Nida believes in redefining possibilities through innovation, mentorship, and community-driven impact.

Cloud & AI Technologist | Open Source Contributor | Innovator & Mentor Nida Sahar Rafee is a seasoned technologist with extensive experience in cloud computing, AI, OpenStack, and large-scale distributed systems. She has worked on core backend inf... Show more

Paul is an agile, executive, and leadership coach and educator with nearly 20 years of experience working across a wide range of industries. He has a passionate focus on the Agile Values of Individuals and Interactions over the Processes and Tools.

His passion is people and he is a frequent conference speaker, having spoken on topics of transformational leadership, relationship building, and psychological safety.

Paul is an agile, executive, and leadership coach and educator with nearly 20 years of experience working across a wide range of industries. He has a passionate focus on the Agile Values of Individuals and Interactions over the Processes and Tools. ... Show more