Jason Nelson provides consultative packaged offerings from his company Necessary Security, LLC. The focus of the company is around threat modeling and cloud security architecture advisory services to build programs and initiate and mature capability. Jason has worked directly for many of the largest banks in the world and has over 20 years of security industry experiences. He has worked in multiple countries and across several industries managing teams and influencing leaders. He has built threat modeling programs that have taken the journey from start-up to highly mature and globally scaled and regulatory approved. In his last experience Jason built the threat modeling and cloud security architecture programs from the ground up and they are now the bar for the financially regulated industry in the United States.

Jason Nelson provides consultative packaged offerings from his company Necessary Security, LLC. The focus of the company is around threat modeling and cloud security architecture advisory services to build programs and initiate and mature capability... Show more

Andrea serves as Partner in the Life Sciences, Healthcare, Diversity, Nonprofit and Board & CEO Practice Groups, in the New York office of DHR Global, a top 6 global executive search and leadership consulting firm.

Andrea is a member of the Astia Advisors community and the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, where she serves as a start-up company Advisor, leveraging over 20 years of experience identifying and cultivating diverse talent for executive-level and board of director roles, among other skills. She serves as Chair of the Membership Committee for the Atlanta chapter of the Private Directors Association and is certified in Private Company Board Governance.

She has served on the Board of the African American Alumni Association of Columbia Business School and the Ivy Foundation of Suffolk-Nassau Counties. She has spoken at the Thurgood Marshall Foundation Leadership Summit, has consulted with NYU Stern’s MBA Career Services and has been profiled in the book, Naked Ambition by business psychologist, Dr. Debra Condren.

Andrea obtained a bachelor’s degree from Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, a master’s degree in international relations from Clark Atlanta University, and a master’s degree in business administration from Columbia Business School.

Andrea serves as Partner in the Life Sciences, Healthcare, Diversity, Nonprofit and Board & CEO Practice Groups, in the New York office of DHR Global, a top 6 global executive search and leadership consulting firm. Andrea is a member of the Astia... Show more

Hey y’all! I love encouraging Kansas City women and helping them learn that its ok to not be ok. When my husband was critically injured in Afghanistan in 2011, our world was rocked. Trying to parent two small kids, change careers, and move across the country to start over is trying on anyone. I realized that strength isn’t a competition but an inward hope that you can draw from no matter what you are facing. Through it all, I learned to celebrate both the big and small moments in our lives. I love sharing strength and hope with others.

These days you’ll find me podcasting with my husband of almost 20 years, parenting teenagers, and sharing my favorite brands and events around KC. I love to share tips, tools, and resources that can help others walk through life well. Backyard BBQs are my jam, I’m powered by coffee, love all things Christmas and I’m always down for a Chiefs, Royals, Sporting, or Current game.

Hey y’all! I love encouraging Kansas City women and helping them learn that its ok to not be ok. When my husband was critically injured in Afghanistan in 2011, our world was rocked. Trying to parent two small kids, change careers, and move across the... Show more

Felicita Sandoval is a cybersecurity and AI expert, currently serving as a Cybersecurity Professional and AI researcher and pursuing her doctorate at Colorado Technical University. Her work centers on protecting digital assets, ensuring compliance, and advancing AI research. A skilled and engaging speaker, she frequently shares insights on AI and cybersecurity practices. Felicita is also the founder of Intelli G, a new business dedicated to preparing the future workforce for AI automation.

Felicita Sandoval is a cybersecurity and AI expert, currently serving as a Cybersecurity Professional and AI researcher and pursuing her doctorate at Colorado Technical University. Her work centers on protecting digital assets, ensuring compliance, a... Show more

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Kirk Barnes is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, investor and super connector. Kirk’s mission is to help over 1 million people learn the art and science of intentional relationship building and storytelling, by teaching his L.E.N.S. Principles, which consists of Leadership, Entrepreneurship/innovation, Networking and Sales Excellence.

Kirk is the author of Networking…The Path to Profit, Promotions and Power, as well as numerous articles in Forbes. Additionally, Kirk’s engagements include Program Director for the Southeast MBDA Minority Business Growth Hub, Co-Chair of TogetherHealth, Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the University of Miami Innovation Coulter Center, Board Member of the Ora Lee Cancer Research Foundation, Advisory Council of The Tulsa Innovation Labs, Partner for the Georgia Institute of Technology, Enterprise Innovation Institute, former EIR for the Engage Venture Fund and commercialization partner with foreign governments such as Canada, Argentina and Colombia.

He is the Co-Founder and CEO of TransPharMed, an international business development firm that uses their 25/15/60 CAP Selling Model ®and networking to accelerate the sales cycle of healthcare technology & innovation. Kirk has worked with corporations, venture capital firms, startups, accelerators and governments to help their businesses successfully scale.

Previously, Kirk raised the funds to launch the inaugural healthcare technology program overseeing 40 startups at the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), which serves the entire state of Georgia and is housed at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Kirk is married with two wonderful children. In his spare time, he enjoys music, hiking, golfing, exploring new technology, traveling the world and spending time with friends and family.

Kirk holds a B.A. in Economics from Florida A&M University. (Go Rattlers!)

Bio Kirk Barnes is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, investor and super connector. Kirk’s mission is to help over 1 million people learn the art and science of intentional relationship building and storytelling, by teaching his L.E.N.S. Principles... Show more

Turning Conversations Into Business Outcomes

Turning Conversations Into Business Outcomes Show more

I am a passionate AI Engineer at Micropole, specializing in leveraging Microsoft Azure's cutting-edge cloud infrastructure to design, develop, and deploy advanced artificial intelligence solutions. With a focus on Generative AI, I have contributed to multiple projects utilizing this technology to solve complex problems.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-dorz%C3%A9e-8a3492136/

I am a passionate AI Engineer at Micropole, specializing in leveraging Microsoft Azure's cutting-edge cloud infrastructure to design, develop, and deploy advanced artificial intelligence solutions. With a focus on Generative AI, I have contributed to... Show more

Dr Jungmann is an award-winning medical doctor turned AI entrepreneur. He is also an advisor to VC fund SpeedInvest, M&A advisory CapitalMind Investec, and several health start-ups. He advised leading stock-listed firms on their digital strategy, published three books, and is a regular keynote speaker on the future of health. Aside from medicine, he has degrees in Entrepreneurship (Cambridge), Public Policy (Oxford), and Public Health (LSHTM).

Dr Jungmann is an award-winning medical doctor turned AI entrepreneur. He is also an advisor to VC fund SpeedInvest, M&A advisory CapitalMind Investec, and several health start-ups. He advised leading stock-listed firms on their digital strategy, pub... Show more

I am currently on a career break whilst pursuing my Master's in Cognitive Science where I focus on Artificial Intelligence and Neuroinformatics. I will be joining McKinsey Digital as an Associate in July 2024.

Prior to this, I worked as a Software Engineer in the Microsoft Cloud for ISVs team at Microsoft. Before that, I was a Technology, Data & Analytics Consultant at PwC, specialising in Project & Programme Management and Data Analytics. My academic background includes a BSc in Psychology from the University of Birmingham.

I am currently on a career break whilst pursuing my Master's in Cognitive Science where I focus on Artificial Intelligence and Neuroinformatics. I will be joining McKinsey Digital as an Associate in July 2024. Prior to this, I worked as a Software... Show more

Ashwin Murugappa is a medical student, clinical informatician and AI researcher at Northern Adelaide Local Health Network. With a strong foundation in medicine, robotics, data science and generative AI applications in healthcare, he works on translating cutting-edge machine learning approaches into practical clinical tools. His current work explores the fusion of knowledge graphs and LLMs for document automation, including GraphRAG-based discharge summary generation.

Ashwin Murugappa is a medical student, clinical informatician and AI researcher at Northern Adelaide Local Health Network. With a strong foundation in medicine, robotics, data science and generative AI applications in healthcare, he works on translat... Show more

Joe Chavez is a highly skilled Enterprise Architect with over 25 years of experience in the Information Technology (IT) sector. His expertise encompasses architecture, design, implementation, and support across various systems and technologies. Joe excels in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements definition, data analysis, modeling, application development, testing, and deployment. He has significant experience leading technical architecture and design for various projects, notably IoT and science operations for NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. Currently, Joe is a consultant for the State of California Department of Health Care Services, contributing to the Medi-Cal Enterprise Modernization Division as a part of their engineering team. His areas of specialization include DevOps, Cloud Native technologies, Microservices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), Kubernetes, Kafka, APIs, and Data Mesh.

Joe Chavez is a highly skilled Enterprise Architect with over 25 years of experience in the Information Technology (IT) sector. His expertise encompasses architecture, design, implementation, and support across various systems and technologies. Joe e... Show more

I've worked as a software engineer for around 10 years mostly in fintech. I enjoy working on product teams and finding the best ways to collaborate and build better software.

I've worked as a software engineer for around 10 years mostly in fintech. I enjoy working on product teams and finding the best ways to collaborate and build better software. Show more

David Bennett Galloway III is poised to begin an impactful first year at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) in the 2023 football season. His high school career at Chapin High School in South Carolina was marked by notable achievements in both football and track, which laid a robust foundation for his collegiate pursuits. Alongside his athletic accomplishments, he excelled academically, demonstrating his ability to balance rigorous sports training with his studies.

In 2022, he started his journey at ULM, taking advantage of the NCAA Redshirt rule to extend his eligibility for four full college football seasons. This strategic decision is set to maximize his athletic development and academic growth during his tenure at the university. His college life is rigorously structured, balancing challenging academic courses with a comprehensive football training regimen, ensuring he is well-prepared for college's intellectual and physical challenges.

After a rejuvenating winter break with his family in Cabo San Lucas, he returned to ULM on January 11 to continue his academic and athletic commitments. The spring semester's schedule includes intensive coursework and a series of football training sessions that began in March 2023. These sessions are crucial for preparing him for the upcoming competitive season in the fall.

The similarities between Chapin, South Carolina, and Monroe, Louisiana, facilitated his transition, making it easier for him to adapt to his new environment. He quickly embraced northeast Louisiana's southern culture and humid climate, feeling at home in his new setting.

Outside of his academic and football activities, he explores the local offerings of northeast Louisiana. He enjoys engaging in various outdoor activities, tasting the local cuisine, and taking advantage of the recreational opportunities in Monroe and West Monroe. The convenience of Monroe's airport also simplifies his trips back to Chapin, allowing him to maintain close ties with his family and hometown.

David Bennett is deeply engaged in community service, actively participating in initiatives that support local senior centers and special needs sports programs. These activities help him connect with the community and enrich his personal and professional development.

During high school, he was actively involved in student government and earned multiple accolades for his sports and leadership abilities, including the High School Sports Award for 2020. These recognitions underscore his versatile talents and leadership qualities.

David Bennett Galloway III remains dedicated to his dual role as a student and athlete at ULM, striving for excellence in every aspect of his college life. His commitment to academics, athletics, and community service exemplifies his comprehensive personal and professional development approach.

David Bennett Galloway III is poised to begin an impactful first year at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) in the 2023 football season. His high school career at Chapin High School in South Carolina was marked by notable achievements in both f... Show more

Josephine Eskaline Joyce Cloud Architect at India Software Labs. With over two decades of invaluable experience and the esteemed title of IBM Master Inventor, she possess an extensive background in application architectures, cloud security, and the design and development of numerous IBM Products. Additionally, She is actively engaged as a Research Scholar, focusing on container performance management. She has several patents and paper presentations to her credit. 

Josephine Eskaline Joyce Cloud Architect at India Software Labs. With over two decades of invaluable experience and the esteemed title of IBM Master Inventor, she possess an extensive background in application architectures, cloud security, and the d... Show more

Senior software engineer with multi-disciplinary background in various fields such as Electronic Design Automation, Process Physics, and large-scale distributed processing and cloud computing

Senior software engineer with multi-disciplinary background in various fields such as Electronic Design Automation, Process Physics, and large-scale distributed processing and cloud computing Show more

Marketing Producer

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Aarushi is a passionate and seasoned AI engineer, currently working at AutoGPT - one of the most popular projects on GitHubm aiming to democratize AI. Previously she has initiated and lead Generative AI at Bumble as a principal engineer. She has also been a software engineer at iconic companies such as ThoughtWorks, Deliveroo and Tier Mobility.

Aarushi is a passionate and seasoned AI engineer, currently working at AutoGPT - one of the most popular projects on GitHubm aiming to democratize AI. Previously she has initiated and lead Generative AI at Bumble as a principal engineer. She has also... Show more

A clean code freak with 5 years of experience in Flutter loves to learn, write and talk about good Architectural patterns, Functional & Reactive Programming, S.O.L.I.D. principles, T.D.D. style etc... A programming mentor who believes good code is not only beneficial for the software but also brings inner peace to programmers and sustains their love for programming.

A clean code freak with 5 years of experience in Flutter loves to learn, write and talk about good Architectural patterns, Functional & Reactive Programming, S.O.L.I.D. principles, T.D.D. style etc... A programming mentor who believes good code is no... Show more

Jeongkyu Shin, Lablup Inc. founder, has contributed to open-source projects like Textcube and represented South Korea on the Northeast Asia OSS Promotion Forum. A Google Developers Expert and Cloud Innovator, he influences AI work and mentors at Google for Startups. Holding a Ph.D. in Statistical Physics from POSTECH, he leads AI and open-source initiatives including Backend.AI.

Jeongkyu Shin, Lablup Inc. founder, has contributed to open-source projects like Textcube and represented South Korea on the Northeast Asia OSS Promotion Forum. A Google Developers Expert and Cloud Innovator, he influences AI work and mentors at Goog... Show more

Tim Conniff is a keynote speaker and clean comedian who can deliver a powerful message and/or laughs to any event. Tim's keynote talk "Your Comfort Zone is No Joke!" inspires audiences to get out of their comfort zone, embrace the inevitable failures that come along and cautioning all to stay away from the negative self-talk that is all too common today. Or if you prefer just clean stand-up comedy, Tim is just the person to add some fun and levity to your event!

Tim Conniff is a keynote speaker and clean comedian who can deliver a powerful message and/or laughs to any event. Tim's keynote talk "Your Comfort Zone is No Joke!" inspires audiences to get out of their comfort zone, embrace the inevitable failure... Show more

Hi I am Matthias 👋. More than 5 years ago I co-founded warrify, where we bring the power of real-time data to brick and mortar retail.

I am passionate about Cloud Architecture (especially Serverless), StartUps and climbing/hiking. I am a speaker at the AWS User Group in Vienna and speaker/panelist/quizmaster at Viennas official AWS StartUp Exchange.

Hi I am Matthias 👋. More than 5 years ago I co-founded warrify, where we bring the power of real-time data to brick and mortar retail. I am passionate about Cloud Architecture (especially Serverless), StartUps and climbing/hiking. I am a speaker ... Show more

Jürgen Handke, Anglist und Linguist i.R. an der Uni Marburg, hat zahlreiche Bücher zu Sprachwissenschaft, Sprachtechnologie und E-Education verfasst. Er setzt sich seit Jahren für digitale Lehr-, Lern- und Prüfungsszenarien in der Hochschullehre ein. Handke betreibt den Virtual Linguistics Campus, die weltweit größte Plattform für Sprachwissenschaft, sowie einen dazugehörigen YouTube-Kanal mit hunderten Lehrvideos. Als Hauptvertreter des Inverted Classroom Models wurde er 2013 mit dem Hessischen Hochschulpreis für Lehre und 2015 mit dem Ars legendi-Preis für digitales Lernen ausgezeichnet. Mit Projekten wie dem Sprachkurs #DEU4ARAB gewann er weitere Innovationspreise.

Jürgen Handke, Anglist und Linguist i.R. an der Uni Marburg, hat zahlreiche Bücher zu Sprachwissenschaft, Sprachtechnologie und E-Education verfasst. Er setzt sich seit Jahren für digitale Lehr-, Lern- und Prüfungsszenarien in der Hochschullehre ein.... Show more

Experienced Data Science & AI Executive: Proven track record in developing innovative AI solutions and leading high-performing teams. Strong academic and entrepreneurial background.

Key Highlights:

Leadership: VP of Data Science & AI at One BI, driving AI strategy and implementation.
Consulting: Independent AI Consultant, specializing in LLM, NLP, and ML.
Entrepreneurship: Founder & CTO of Graph Wizard, providing AI solutions and consulting.
Startup Expertise: CEO of InsightWiz (AI startup), and Founder & CTO of MindStar Inc.
Industry Experience: Senior Lead Data Scientist at Melio, contributing to significant company growth.
Core Skills:

AI/ML/NLP/LLM
Team Leadership
Algorithm Development
Data Analysis
Business Consulting

Experienced Data Science & AI Executive: Proven track record in developing innovative AI solutions and leading high-performing teams. Strong academic and entrepreneurial background. Key Highlights: Leadership: VP of Data Science & AI at One BI,... Show more

Laura is an award-winning writer of fantasy, non-fiction, and a few other things. She's a professional instructor with a weakness for fair-trade chocolate and the lure of the far horizon.

Laura is an award-winning writer of fantasy, non-fiction, and a few other things. She's a professional instructor with a weakness for fair-trade chocolate and the lure of the far horizon. Show more

Sandra Descourtis (she/elle) is an interdisciplinary scholar-practitioner. She received her M.A from the University of Arizona and her Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She teaches all levels of French language as well as a pedagogy seminar for graduate teaching assistants.
Her work focuses on French language variations (especially argot and verlan), raciolinguistics and teaching practices. More broadly, her research interests include sociolinguistics, language ideologies and the use of new technologies in language classroom.

Sandra Descourtis (she/elle) is an interdisciplinary scholar-practitioner. She received her M.A from the University of Arizona and her Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She teaches all levels of French lan... Show more

Dmitrii Kalashnikov is Dad, Husband, DevOps Engineer, and AWS Solutions Architect. An evangelist for scalable, secure cloud solutions, I am an AWS 7x Certified DevOps Engineer and a leading Solutions Architect at Quantori. With a decade of experience collaborating on IT projects for some of the world's most innovative brands in the life sciences industry, I have honed a keen expertise in AWS Cloud Architecture, Terraform, CloudFormation, and CI/CD methodologies. My educational background in Finance and Financial Management Services from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics empowers me to blend technical acumen with financial insights to deliver optimal solutions for complex business challenges.

Dmitrii Kalashnikov is Dad, Husband, DevOps Engineer, and AWS Solutions Architect. An evangelist for scalable, secure cloud solutions, I am an AWS 7x Certified DevOps Engineer and a leading Solutions Architect at Quantori. With a decade of experience... Show more

Dr. Juulia Suvilehto is a senior data scientist at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, with over a decade of experience in data analytics for life sciences. Her work spans biotech startups, academia and now healthcare. In her current role she’s bridging the gap between clinical and technical expertise to advance AI in clinical settings. She is the founder of a network for Swedish healthcare data scientists, facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Dr. Juulia Suvilehto is a senior data scientist at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, with over a decade of experience in data analytics for life sciences. Her work spans biotech startups, academia and now healthcare. In her current role she’s bridging... Show more

IU graduate of 2022, 2023; GDP graduate of 2024; Current EBA on the Midtier team as of Jan. 2025!

IU graduate of 2022, 2023; GDP graduate of 2024; Current EBA on the Midtier team as of Jan. 2025! Show more

After a PhD in physics. I became a software architect. I worked in different fields: railroad system, Healthtech, insurance.
After more than five years, I moved to QA.

After a PhD in physics. I became a software architect. I worked in different fields: railroad system, Healthtech, insurance. After more than five years, I moved to QA. Show more

Jessica is qualified professional with more than 15 years of experience in Project Management in several areas as Financial Services, Shared Services, Civil Engineering, Controlling and Planning Strategies, Merger & Acquisition, IT Technology, while occupy positions in regional and multinational organizations, vision oriented to business needs.

Jessica is qualified professional with more than 15 years of experience in Project Management in several areas as Financial Services, Shared Services, Civil Engineering, Controlling and Planning Strategies, Merger & Acquisition, IT Technology, while ... Show more