Manjunath Janardhan is a Senior Manager in AI/ML Computational Science at Accenture, with over 21 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale AI systems across healthcare, finance, and cloud platforms.

He specializes in Generative AI, agentic systems, knowledge graph–enhanced RAG architectures, AI observability, and intelligent automation, with a strong foundation in large-scale distributed systems and microservices. His work spans building GenAI platforms, architecting AI-driven operational solutions, modernizing legacy systems, and guiding teams through production-grade AI adoption.

Prior to Accenture, Manjunath held senior technical leadership roles at GE Healthcare, MSG Global Solutions, and Dell EMC, where he led platform modernization initiatives, built internal AI accelerators, designed evaluation pipelines for LLM-based systems, and mentored global engineering teams.

A frequent speaker at IISc, PyData Global, AWS Community Day, Google AI Community, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Open Source India, Manjunath delivers practical, architecture-focused sessions on enterprise AI adoption, agentic workflows, RAG systems, MCP architectures, and real-world GenAI implementation challenges. He is also an active open-source contributor, technical mentor, and author of applied AI articles.

Manjunath Janardhan is a Senior Manager in AI/ML Computational Science at Accenture, with over 21 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale AI systems across healthcare, finance, and cloud platforms. He specializes in Generativ... Show more

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit )
Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show )
Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space

Founder of VYBZ ( NFT project showcasing true community spirit ) Founder of SYS AMA ( Web3 Vetting Show ) Just a guy who knows how to get product to market within the WEB3 Space Show more

Vivek Kale is a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, where he does research and development for HPC profiling and monitoring tools. Vivek specializes in building the infrastructure for performance analysis, focusing on automated tuning through AI/ML techniques and capabilities from LLVM.

Vivek Kale is a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, where he does research and development for HPC profiling and monitoring tools. Vivek specializes in building the infrastructure for performance analysis, focusing on... Show more

Erik Zito is a leader in mental health, and organizational change who helps individuals and teams navigate uncertainty with clarity, trust, and compassion. With experience across corporate, nonprofit, and higher-education environments, Erik blends real-world change management expertise with authentic and engaging storytelling. His work includes open conversations around mental health, suicide awareness, and well-being, creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Erik Zito is a leader in mental health, and organizational change who helps individuals and teams navigate uncertainty with clarity, trust, and compassion. With experience across corporate, nonprofit, and higher-education environments, Erik blends re... Show more

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

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

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

Stefano Besseghini past President of ARERA, Italy’s independent regulatory authority for energy, networks, and environment. A physicist by training, he combines academic rigor with institutional leadership, driving innovation and efficiency in essential public services. With a career spanning research, industry, and public governance recognized as one of Europe’s most authoritative voices on regulation, sustainability, and the future of energy systems.

He is known for making complex energy and sustainability issues clear and engaging, regularly addresses international conferences, institutional events, and corporate forums, bringing authority, clarity, and vision to discussions on the future of energy, innovation, and regulation.

Stefano Besseghini past President of ARERA, Italy’s independent regulatory authority for energy, networks, and environment. A physicist by training, he combines academic rigor with institutional leadership, driving innovation and efficiency in essent... Show more

Rajiv Chaitanya is an applied machine learning researcher who enjoys taking models out of papers and stress-testing them against reality. His work focuses on reinforcement learning, financial ML, and reproducible ML systems, with a particular interest in understanding where sophisticated methods actually help, and more importantly, where they quietly fail.

He builds end-to-end learning pipelines that account for real-world constraints such as risk, non-stationarity, and system trade-offs, rather than optimizing purely for benchmark performance. Rajiv is especially interested in failure modes, design decisions, and lessons learned when ML systems meet noisy, imperfect data.

Rajiv Chaitanya is an applied machine learning researcher who enjoys taking models out of papers and stress-testing them against reality. His work focuses on reinforcement learning, financial ML, and reproducible ML systems, with a particular interes... Show more

Michael is a seasoned professional in software design and implementation for Cybersecurity, Healthcare, Enterprise, Cloud, AI/ML, Mobile, Endpoint Management, IOT products.

Michael co-authored cybersecurity U.S. Patents.

Achievements at scale:
• CompTIA SecAI+ Subject Matter Expert
• AI/ML platform rollout for the 2nd largest Mobile Operator in the World - Jio Mobile - with 500M subscribers.
• Engineered AI/ML powered Jio Platforms Smart Home for 170M+ homes.
• Migrated Mimosa Fixed Wireless Access endpoint management platform to AWS Cloud for 10M+ devices.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-liubchenko-7887573/

Michael is a seasoned professional in software design and implementation for Cybersecurity, Healthcare, Enterprise, Cloud, AI/ML, Mobile, Endpoint Management, IOT products. Michael co-authored cybersecurity U.S. Patents. Achievements at scale... Show more

Gareth Thomas is an electrical engineer (control), community builder, and technology enthusiast with a passion for turning emerging ideas into practical, scalable solutions. Known for his strong coding skills and ability to bring people together, Gareth sits at the intersection of engineering excellence and vibrant tech communities.

He is a driving force behind PyData Eindhoven and played a key role in bringing JuliaCon to Eindhoven, helping position the city as a hub for scientific computing and modern data tooling. As a regular meetup organizer, Gareth has built and nurtured spaces where developers, researchers, and industry practitioners connect, learn, and collaborate.

Professionally, Gareth previously worked at MathWorks, gaining deep experience in technical computing and developer-facing tooling. He later founded his own company, focused on embracing new technologies, modernizing Python ecosystems, Python version migrations, and building robust testing strategies—helping teams move fast without breaking things. Currently he is working at ProRail through CGI, after helping ASML change the world one nanometer at a time.

Beyond code and consulting, Gareth is also the host of his own podcast, where he explores software engineering, open source, community leadership, and the real-world challenges of adopting new technologies.

Whether he’s shipping code, organizing events, or sparking conversations, Gareth is driven by one core belief: great software is built by strong communities, curious minds, and a willingness to evolve.

Gareth Thomas is an electrical engineer (control), community builder, and technology enthusiast with a passion for turning emerging ideas into practical, scalable solutions. Known for his strong coding skills and ability to bring people together, Gar... Show more

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner.

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner. Show more

I am a hands-on cybersecurity architect and technical leader operating at the forefront of AI and Cloud Security. With a 21-year track record of defending globally recognized organizations, my mission is to solve tomorrow's security challenges today by building security into the fabric of technology.

I am passionate about pioneering security in emerging domains and leading teams to secure complex, next-generation systems. My core focus includes:
- AI & LLM Security: Architecting novel security frameworks for Generative AI. Specializing in prompt injection defense, threat modeling for model integrity, and mitigating data poisoning risks.
- Cloud Security: Engineering resilient, multi-cloud security architectures. Implementing zero-trust principles, and managing advanced threat detection (IDS/IPS).
- Proactive Defense: Leading "purple team" initiatives that combine offensive penetration testing with proactive threat hunting to continuously harden defenses against sophisticated adversaries.

I hold elite cybersecurity certifications and provide expert-level consulting to teams worldwide, turning cutting-edge technology into secure, enterprise-ready solutions.

I am a hands-on cybersecurity architect and technical leader operating at the forefront of AI and Cloud Security. With a 21-year track record of defending globally recognized organizations, my mission is to solve tomorrow's security challenges today ... Show more

Andres is currently the lead developer of Kubetail. Previously he co-founded Octopart Inc. (YC W07) which grew out of frustrations he had building electronic hardware as a physics graduate student at UC Berkeley. He is a father of three, raising his family in his wife's native country of Turkey.

Andres is currently the lead developer of Kubetail. Previously he co-founded Octopart Inc. (YC W07) which grew out of frustrations he had building electronic hardware as a physics graduate student at UC Berkeley. He is a father of three, raising his ... Show more

Zakiya Davidson is a graduate researcher at North Carolina A&T State University whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, federated learning, blockchain systems, and equity-centered technology design.

Currently working with Dr. Patooghy and collaborating faculty, Zakiya is contributing to research initiatives focused on blockchain-enabled federated learning (BCFL) for two critical domains: improving maternal health equity in underserved communities and strengthening defenses against data poisoning attacks in Agricultural IoT systems. Her work investigates how privacy-preserving, fairness-aware AI systems can be designed to protect data sovereignty while improving model reliability and equitable outcomes.

Zakiya brings over 20 years of experience in data engineering and enterprise analytics across industries including media, logistics, and marketing. She is currently pursuing advanced graduate studies in data analytics and machine learning, with a long-term research agenda centered on ethical AI, distributed systems, and the development of resilient AI infrastructures for marginalized communities.

Her work reflects a commitment to positioning NC A&T as a leader in AI fairness, privacy-preserving computation, and applied research that advances both technological innovation and social impact.

Zakiya Davidson is a graduate researcher at North Carolina A&T State University whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, federated learning, blockchain systems, and equity-centered technology design. Currently working with D... Show more

Payal Godhani is a Principal Member and Architect of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Deployment Service, specializing in Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and cloud-native technologies. She is also a founding member of Women in Tech Network. Her focus is on architecting efficient DevOps deployment services for distributed systems, optimizing Kubernetes environments, and ensuring reliable CI/CD automation. She leads teams in designing scalable, innovative solutions that enhance the deployment and management of cloud-native applications.
She is speaker of KCD Events Texas , KCD Washington, Conf42, and upcoming STARWest 2025, Kubecon NorthAmerica 2025 .

Payal Godhani is a Principal Member and Architect of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Deployment Service, specializing in Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and cloud-native technologies. She is also a founding member of Women in Tech Network. Her fo... Show more

Making magic happen with the Power Platform. Customer Insights - Journeys is my specialist subject. Power Automate is my secret weapon. Dataverse is my trusty sidekick.

Doing all the things @ Amey Holden Pty Ltd
Proud Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
Dedicated ABC (Anything But Code) enthusiast

Top 5 obsessions: my dog, swimming, running, broccoli and good coffee.

Making magic happen with the Power Platform. Customer Insights - Journeys is my specialist subject. Power Automate is my secret weapon. Dataverse is my trusty sidekick. Doing all the things @ Amey Holden Pty Ltd Proud Microsoft Most Valuable Prof... Show more

Sai Surya Raja Amogha Tenneti is a Scientist with over five years of hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, protein large molecule bioprocessing, and automated bioreactor platforms. She has worked extensively in GMP-aligned environments and is recognized as an AMBR Super User with deep expertise in Sartorius ambr 15 and ambr 250 systems. Her work centers on upstream process development supporting monoclonal antibody and AAV production.
In her current role at Eurofins PSS at Janssen, Amogha independently designs, executes, and analyzes AMBR-based studies to optimize media performance, feeding strategies, and process parameters. She has led qualification and validation activities for AMBR systems and cell culture analyzers, authored and executed protocols, and contributed to automation initiatives that improved operational efficiency and data reliability. She also trains and mentors other scientists, strengthening team capability and technical expertise.
Amogha has a strong foundation in analytical and molecular techniques, including HPLC, LC-MS, ELISA, Western blotting, qPCR, and gas chromatography. Her background includes scale-down modeling, data analysis, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration across upstream, analytical, and process development teams. She holds a Master of Science in Bioinnovation and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Temple University.

Sai Surya Raja Amogha Tenneti is a Scientist with over five years of hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, protein large molecule bioprocessing, and automated bioreactor platforms. She has worked extensively in GMP-aligned environments and i... Show more

Fer Berdugo has been a Copilot ROI Advisor and Copilot Champ at Microsoft for the past two years, where he advises corporate accounts across Europe on maximizing the impact, adoption, and return on investment of generative AI through incubation projects.
Before Microsoft, he spent several years as a Senior Customer Success Manager at LinkedIn, driving talent development and digital strategy for enterprise accounts in Italy and Iberia, where he was also an early adopter and internal trainer for Copilot.
His career includes Customer Success roles at Dynatrace—accelerating the adoption of cloud and observability solutions powered by AI across Iberia and Italy—as well as several years at SaaS tech startups in the hospitality and tourism sector across London, Rome, Barcelona, and Madrid.
Without a technical background, Fer has managed to build a career at top tech companies, proving that you don't need to be technical to thrive in this industry.
That's why, in parallel, Fer works as a mentor, public speaker, trainer, and advocate for the practical and sustainable use of artificial intelligence for professionals in Italy and Spain through his Human-OS methodology.

Fer Berdugo has been a Copilot ROI Advisor and Copilot Champ at Microsoft for the past two years, where he advises corporate accounts across Europe on maximizing the impact, adoption, and return on investment of generative AI through incubation proje... Show more

Vlad is the co-founder of ELLIO, a research lab turning mass exploitation and network reconnaissance data into actionable threat intelligence and real-world defense techniques. A lifelong cybersecurity enthusiast, he's especially passionate about network security, IoT, and cyber deception.
Before starting ELLIO, Vlad founded and led the Avast IoT Lab (now part of Gen Digital), where he worked on security tools and explored new IoT threats.
He has spoken at many community events like BSides and HackTheBay, as well as large conferences like Web Summit and SXSW where he showed how smart homes and connected devices can be vulnerable, even to non-cybersec audiences.

Vlad is the co-founder of ELLIO, a research lab turning mass exploitation and network reconnaissance data into actionable threat intelligence and real-world defense techniques. A lifelong cybersecurity enthusiast, he's especially passionate about net... Show more

Dr. Parag Ravikant Kaveri is a visionary academic leader, strategic administrator, and prolific researcher with over 15 years of experience in higher education, currently serving as Deputy Director at the Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR), a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune. He is also a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Lincoln University College, Malaysia, where his work focuses on advanced cloud computing paradigms and AI-driven optimization.

Dr. Kaveri holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, with a specialization in cloud computing and security. His research contributions span over 60 publications in Scopus, SCI, and IEEE-indexed journals, including high-impact Q1 and Q2 articles on reinforcement learning, bio-inspired algorithms, and privacy-preserving AI in cloud environments. He has authored a book chapter on Industry 4.0 and AI transformation and submitted two patents under SIU.

As a research supervisor, he has mentored both national and international Ph.D. scholars in domains such as cloud security, policy frameworks, and the integration of large language models (LLMs) with cybersecurity. His citation metrics (h-index: 8, i10-index: 5) reflect his growing influence in the field of intelligent cloud systems.

Dr. Kaveri is a Senior Member of IEEE and holds memberships in ACM, IAENG, ISAC, and CSTA. He serves on editorial and review boards for prestigious journals including IEEE Access, Elsevier’s Ad Hoc Networks, and Expert Systems with Applications. He has reviewed for Springer conferences and contributed to the academic community through keynote addresses, guest lectures, and panel discussions across India.

His technical expertise includes simulation tools such as CloudSim, CloudReports, CloudMIGXpress, and MATLAB, with certifications from Amazon Web Services and Microsoft. He has delivered lectures on cloud computing, ICT in education, and digital transformation at institutions including Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, JDIT Engineering College, and Sree Vidyanikethan Institute of Management.

Dr. Kaveri’s institutional contributions are equally noteworthy. He has led strategic initiatives in curriculum design, quality assurance, and academic compliance. He has served on over a dozen institutional committees, including the Research Committee, IPR Cell, Innovation Cell, and International Student Cell. His leadership has been recognized with the Excellence in Teaching Award (2025) from SIU and multiple Best Paper Awards at national and international conferences.

Beyond academia, Dr. Kaveri has contributed to national initiatives as a reviewer and expert for NIELIT (Govt. of India) and CSTT. His interests span cloud security, AI ethics, academic governance, and digital policy frameworks. He is also an avid collector of currencies and a passionate reader of technical literature.

With a rare blend of scholarly depth, administrative acumen, and technological foresight, Dr. Parag Kaveri continues to shape the future of higher education and intelligent cloud ecosystems—mentoring minds, modeling systems, and driving institutional excellence.

Dr. Parag Ravikant Kaveri is a visionary academic leader, strategic administrator, and prolific researcher with over 15 years of experience in higher education, currently serving as Deputy Director at the Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and R... Show more

Moniek James is the dynamic owner of Renegade Creative Media Group, a premier marketing consultancy dedicated to helping brands achieve clarity and growth through innovative content strategies. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Moniek is a Certified Content Marketing Specialist, Inbound Marketer, and AI Consultant, blending her strategic expertise with a passion for empowering businesses.
At Renegade Creative Media Group, Moniek focuses on the "invisible" aspects of marketing—brand identity, customer discovery, and strategic content planning—ensuring that clients not only establish a strong online presence but also resonate deeply with their target audience. Her unique approach emphasizes authenticity and capacity, guiding organizations to meet their community's needs effectively.
Moniek's extensive portfolio includes working with commercial enterprises, nonprofit organizations, and government entities, providing them with tailored solutions that drive measurable results. Her offerings range from self-paced courses, focused training sessions and comprehensive strategic marketing support services. Renegade Creative Media Group is known for its supportive environment, where enthusiasm, optimism, and expertise converge to deliver exceptional outcomes.
A seasoned speaker and educator, Moniek frequently shares her insights on leveraging content strategy and AI in marketing, helping businesses navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape. Her engaging and practical approach makes her a sought-after consultant and speaker, inspiring audiences to harness their creative potential and achieve marketing success.

Moniek James is the dynamic owner of Renegade Creative Media Group, a premier marketing consultancy dedicated to helping brands achieve clarity and growth through innovative content strategies. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Moniek... Show more

PhD in Applied Geosciences (Hydrogeology & Hydrochemistry)

PhD in Applied Geosciences (Hydrogeology & Hydrochemistry) Show more

Rashonda Harris is an executive advisor, speaker, and founder of Purple Sheep Consulting, with more than 25 years of experience in research administration, compliance, and institutional leadership.

She has served in senior and interim leadership roles across higher education and healthcare research environments, guiding organizations through audit readiness, operational redesign, workforce development, and complex change initiatives.

Rashonda’s work centers on strengthening systems that are often overlooked—departmental research administration, post-award operations, and leadership pipelines—while helping institutions reduce risk and build sustainable practices.

Known for her clear, practical, and human-centered approach, she speaks on leadership, compliance, mentorship, and the unseen dynamics that shape professional advancement. Rashonda brings both strategic rigor and lived experience to every room she enters.

Rashonda Harris is an executive advisor, speaker, and founder of Purple Sheep Consulting, with more than 25 years of experience in research administration, compliance, and institutional leadership. She has served in senior and interim leadership r... Show more

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

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

Will is the TSC chair of Vortex (a Linux Foundation project), the fastest & most extensible open-source columnar file format. He is also the co-founder/CEO at Spiral, which builds a multimodal data warehouse. Previously, he worked at Palantir for 10 years. While there, he helped create Palantir Foundry and built/scaled "everything that read or wrote bytes".

Will is the TSC chair of Vortex (a Linux Foundation project), the fastest & most extensible open-source columnar file format. He is also the co-founder/CEO at Spiral, which builds a multimodal data warehouse. Previously, he worked at Palantir for 10 ... Show more

A wellbeing guide. Kira Buckley is an integrative medicine practitioner, writer, and ceremonial guide whose work sits at the intersection of somatics, ancestral intelligence, nervous system regulation, and cultural repair.
With a background as a former educator and over a decade of clinical and experiential work in acupuncture, herbal medicine, somatic therapy, and ritual facilitation, Kira speaks to what happens beneath behavior—where the body carries stories that language, systems, and family structures often fail to name.
Her talks explore themes such as:
The inherited costs of caretaking, productivity, and “being strong”
Rest as a physiological and cultural recalibration—not a luxury
How grief, burnout, and chronic symptoms are often signals of misalignment rather than pathology
Reclaiming authority from external validation, tradition, and transactional love
The body as a living archive of ancestral memory and future possibility
Kira is known for her grounded presence, sharp insight, and ability to translate complex somatic and spiritual concepts into language that is accessible, embodied, and actionable. She does not offer platitudes or performance healing—she invites people into honest self-contact, practical integration, and courageous choice-making.
Whether speaking to educators, healers, creatives, caregivers, or organizational leaders, Kira’s work leaves audiences with more than inspiration—it leaves them with permission and tools to live in deeper alignment with their bodies, boundaries, and truth.

A wellbeing guide. Kira Buckley is an integrative medicine practitioner, writer, and ceremonial guide whose work sits at the intersection of somatics, ancestral intelligence, nervous system regulation, and cultural repair. With a background as a for... Show more

Austin Caudle, MSc
Vice President, SmartSkin Technologies

A seasoned pharmaceutical quality thought leader, Mr. Caudle has over two decades of experience across pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices, specializing in bridging technology with critical industry needs to advance quality and patient outcomes. He actively shapes industry standards as Immediate Past-President of PDA Southeast Chapter, a member of the PDA Regulatory and Quality Advisory Board (RAQAB), and a Regulatory Authority Engagement Liaison for the EMA Quality Working Party. He also contributes to ISPE CaSA Chapter and is a frequent contributor to discussions on data integrity, quality maturity, and regulatory science.

His extensive career includes roles at Fortune 500 companies (Kelly Science & Clinical, IQVIA, ThermoFisher), leadership at NSF Health Sciences and Charles River, and establishing Redica Systems as a leader in Quality and Regulatory Intelligence software. At SmartSkin, he drives strategic partnerships and customer engagement to accelerate technology adoption, empowering manufacturers by focusing on damage prevention, process control, and regulatory confidence.

Austin holds a BSc and MSc in Nutrition & Food Science from Auburn University and has published research in scientific journals.

Austin Caudle, MSc Vice President, SmartSkin Technologies A seasoned pharmaceutical quality thought leader, Mr. Caudle has over two decades of experience across pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices, specializing in bridging technology wi... Show more

Android Engineer with 14+ years of experience, former Google Developer Expert for Android and mentor at Google for Startups Brazil, and creator of Android Dev BR - the biggest Brazilian Android community out there!

Android Engineer with 14+ years of experience, former Google Developer Expert for Android and mentor at Google for Startups Brazil, and creator of Android Dev BR - the biggest Brazilian Android community out there! Show more

Many of us are exhausted when our nervous systems carry more than they were ever designed to hold, while the world still expects peak performance. Farhan Zahid steps into that gap and turns all of that pressure into a doorway for sustainable power, clearer thinking, and real breakthroughs in personal and professional wellness.

Farhan is the founder and CEO of KNKO, a concierge wellness company for high-performing leaders, teams, and member communities based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Before KNKO, he spent years as a Chartered Accountant, Big 4 Internal Auditor and Head of Risk at a global investment firm. That experience means his keynotes and workshops connect wellbeing directly to performance, outcomes, and impact, helping individuals and organizations create tangible, measurable shifts instead of simply “feeling better.”

Alongside his corporate career, Farhan has trained as a clinical hypnotherapist, Master NLP practitioner, yoga teacher, massage therapist, and has worked as an auxiliary nurse in both clinical and psychiatric settings. He combines body-mind science, behavioral change, and practical tools into sessions that help people immediately regulate stress, deepen rest, and cultivate their energy in real-world conditions.

With 20+ years on stage, Farhan has spoken at organizational and industry conferences, board meetings, executive off-sites, company all-hands and private members clubs. Whether he is working with a leadership team, a full organization, or an individual, his aim is simple: to help people who carry a lot on their shoulders move through the world with more clarity, calm, sustainable power...and the capacity to perform at their best when it truly counts.

Many of us are exhausted when our nervous systems carry more than they were ever designed to hold, while the world still expects peak performance. Farhan Zahid steps into that gap and turns all of that pressure into a doorway for sustainable power, c... Show more

I’m an extrovert with over 10 years of multi-industry experience, skilled in Digital Marketing, Semantic SEO, Technical SEO, E-commerce management, customer service, and Amazon/eBay store operations. I plan and execute complete marketing and social media strategies, including budget management, content planning, and campaign implementation. I also have hands-on expertise in Google PPC, Bing PPC, and Amazon PPC.

I’m an extrovert with over 10 years of multi-industry experience, skilled in Digital Marketing, Semantic SEO, Technical SEO, E-commerce management, customer service, and Amazon/eBay store operations. I plan and execute complete marketing and social m... Show more

13 years at Deutsche Telekom, 10 years as Enterprise Architekt, 2 years Reorganisation Telekom IT CoreTeam, 2 years IT@Motion Stream "Culture of Trust" CoreTeam, 2,5 years People Lead Chapter Business Analyst, founded Passioneers in January 2025

13 years at Deutsche Telekom, 10 years as Enterprise Architekt, 2 years Reorganisation Telekom IT CoreTeam, 2 years IT@Motion Stream "Culture of Trust" CoreTeam, 2,5 years People Lead Chapter Business Analyst, founded Passioneers in January 2025 Show more