Physical & Life Sciences

Scholars dedicating their careers to the study of living organisms and non-living systems

Anderson Prewitt

Anderson Prewitt

Dr. Anderson D. Prewitt, Principal AI Scientist at Fabrx Space, leads the development of cutting-edge AI solutions with a focus on transformer models and deep learning. With advanced degrees in Engineering and Science, he facilitates AI strategy and ethics at Cornell University while serving as a scientific advisor for AI 2030. His expertise encompasses responsible AI implementation, D.A.R.Q. technologies, and STEM workforce development. Dr. Prewitt has authored books on STEM education and AI transformation, bringing two decades of expertise in technology innovation to drive ethical AI adoption. See his profile at linkedin.com/in/dradprewitt.
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Dr. Anderson D. Prewitt, Principal AI Scientist at Fabrx Space, leads the development of cutting-edge AI solutions with a focus on transformer models and deep learning. With advanced degrees in Engineering and Science, he facilitates AI strategy and ... Show more

John Jordan

John Jordan

John Jordan is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of BetterWorld Technology, where he drives strategic growth and operational excellence for mid-market clients. A former adjunct professor, he taught courses on cybersecurity and IT governance, sharing practical insights with aspiring professionals. As a certified vCISO, John brings deep expertise in building and maturing security programs, risk management frameworks, and compliance initiatives across nonprofit and for-profit organizations. His background also includes serving as VP of Technology for NPOs, where he led digital transformation and safeguarded sensitive data—experience he now leverages to help organizations balance innovation with robust security.

John Jordan is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of BetterWorld Technology, where he drives strategic growth and operational excellence for mid-market clients. A former adjunct professor, he taught courses on cybersecurity and IT governance, sha... Show more

Tobias Brennecke

Tobias Brennecke

Tobias Brennecke combines 15 years of IT experience as a developer, architect, and leader with expertise as a certified Clean Language coach and facilitator. He focuses on applying Clean Language principles to enhance communication within technical teams tackling complex domains, helping them elicit precise domain knowledge, refine Ubiquitous Language, and reduce misunderstandings. Tobias is passionate about leveraging these methods to create healthier, less stressful development cultures.
For personal balance and focus, he practices Zen meditation, Pilates, and enjoys choir singing.

Tobias Brennecke combines 15 years of IT experience as a developer, architect, and leader with expertise as a certified Clean Language coach and facilitator. He focuses on applying Clean Language principles to enhance communication within technical t... Show more

Adriane Niepel

Adriane Niepel

Adriane Niepel ist Dipl. Informatikerin, Projektmanagerin Coachin für agile Transformation, systemische Coachin, kreative Unternehmerin und Mutter aus Bornheim (Rheinland). Sie verbindet IT, Prozesse, Coaching und Kreatives – und steht für einen spielerischen Umgang mit komplexen Lebensläufen und Prozessen. Als Gründerin von „Ninja Adventures“ begleitet sie Menschen mit vielen Interessen dabei, ihren roten Faden zu finden – oder ihn selbst zu weben. Ihr Wunsch ist es Zukunftsfähigkeit von Menschen und Unternehmen durch das Nutzen eigener Stärken herzustellen und wählt dafür einen holistischen und unkonventionellen Ansatz.

Adriane Niepel ist Dipl. Informatikerin, Projektmanagerin Coachin für agile Transformation, systemische Coachin, kreative Unternehmerin und Mutter aus Bornheim (Rheinland). Sie verbindet IT, Prozesse, Coaching und Kreatives – und steht für einen spie... Show more

Mårten Rånge

Mårten Rånge

Mårten Rånge has nearly 20 years experience working as consultant, developer and architect of desktop software.
He has previously worked at companies like Microsoft, WCOM, Ericsson, and currently works at Schibsted

Mårten Rånge has nearly 20 years experience working as consultant, developer and architect of desktop software. He has previously worked at companies like Microsoft, WCOM, Ericsson, and currently works at Schibsted Show more

Sue Malesa

Sue Malesa

Sue Malesa is a dynamic leader known for driving innovation and growth in the school nutrition landscape. With a proven track record of success over 26 years as a School Nutrition Director, Sue has established herself as someone who can lead others to accomplish great things. Sue’s 16 years in the Menasha Joint School District were marked by incredible growth and success in her programs and cross-categorical collaboration.

At the heart of Sue’s leadership is a commitment to excellence in all endeavors. She helps inspire and empower the districts she works with to strive for a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while making a significant impact on the communities they serve.

Sue Malesa is a dynamic leader known for driving innovation and growth in the school nutrition landscape. With a proven track record of success over 26 years as a School Nutrition Director, Sue has established herself as someone who can lead others ... Show more

Aisosa Obasohan

Aisosa Obasohan

As a self-taught product designer, over the past 4 years of my design career, it's been a fun and rewarding experience helping start-up and cross-functional teams globally design and build products across the Fintech, Social commerce, Entertainment and Transportation industries with an impact on over 100's of users.

Currently, I am part of the product team at Rafiki.works fostering growth opportunities for freelancers in Africa. In addition, as a Mentor at Na'amal, a UK-based non-profit organisation for social good, I provide mentorship training for refugees and individuals in underrepresented communities with skills training and mentorship needed to strive in the digitised global labour market in collaboration with the World Bank.

As a self-taught product designer, over the past 4 years of my design career, it's been a fun and rewarding experience helping start-up and cross-functional teams globally design and build products across the Fintech, Social commerce, Entertainment a... Show more

Aditya Paliwal

Aditya Paliwal

Aditya Paliwal, Data Scientist.
Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs)

Aditya Paliwal, Data Scientist. Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs) Show more

Andre Moreira

Andre Moreira

Andre is a hands-on entrepreneur with deep technical expertise and a proven leadership track record. He currently focuses on developing AI-driven applications that simplify everyday work. He bridges the gap between technical execution and strategic vision. He also advises companies on implementing AI and data-first strategies, helping them stay ahead in an increasingly competitive landscape.
With a background spanning the chemical and AgTech industries across Europe, the USA, and Asia, Andre brings a global perspective to every challenge. Whether working with startups or large corporations, Andre’s expertise in technology and business, combined with significant venture capital experience, makes him a valuable partner in driving innovation and growth.

Andre is a hands-on entrepreneur with deep technical expertise and a proven leadership track record. He currently focuses on developing AI-driven applications that simplify everyday work. He bridges the gap between technical execution and strategic v... Show more

Amit Honrao

Amit Honrao

DevOps Engineer with 15+ years in IT and 6+ years in DevOps, currently driving cloud and Kubernetes adoption at MSCI. CKA | CKS certified. Expert in AWS, Terraform, CI/CD (GitLab, ArgoCD), and observability tools. Focused on automation, reliability, and performance at scale.

DevOps Engineer with 15+ years in IT and 6+ years in DevOps, currently driving cloud and Kubernetes adoption at MSCI. CKA | CKS certified. Expert in AWS, Terraform, CI/CD (GitLab, ArgoCD), and observability tools. Focused on automation, reliability, ... Show more

Martin Abbott

Martin Abbott

Martin is a Principal Architect and CTO for a number of not-for-profit organisations in Perth, Western Australia.

He has many years of experience in integration, particularly across the Microsoft Azure stack, as well as experience developing solutions for IoT and Digital Twins.

More recently, he has been involved in many projects in artificial intelligence and healthcare.

He is the organiser of the Perth Azure User Group, and a global administrator for both Global Azure as well as being a Microsoft MVP.

In his spare time, he likes to exercise and read, and wrangle his 3 kids.

Martin is a Principal Architect and CTO for a number of not-for-profit organisations in Perth, Western Australia. He has many years of experience in integration, particularly across the Microsoft Azure stack, as well as experience developing solut... Show more

Manuela Raidl

Manuela Raidl

Manuela Raidl is an Agile Master and Agile Coach in the automotive industries with a background in software testing. Holding a Bachelor's degree in technical mathematics she is currently working on her Master thesis.

Her journey into agile leadership began unexpectedly, when she was offered the role of a Scrum Master. Through embracing this opportunity and navigating various challenges during the past four years, Manuela has emerged as a respected and well-known figure in the agile community at Bosch and made her first appearance as speaker at the Agile Tour Vienna 2024.

Manuela Raidl is an Agile Master and Agile Coach in the automotive industries with a background in software testing. Holding a Bachelor's degree in technical mathematics she is currently working on her Master thesis. Her journey into agile leader... Show more

Faith Njah

Faith Njah

Faith Njah is a professional Technology Advocate at Algo Coding Experts, a software company based in Spain. She is also a software engineer with a strong background in building technical solutions and creating impactful content. She excels at breaking down complex technical concepts and making them accessible to diverse audiences, from developers to non-technical users.

Faith has collaborated with international teams, engaging developers, writing technical articles, and delivering insightful presentations on emerging technologies. She continuously bridges the gap between technology and end users through advocacy, documentation, and hands-on demonstrations.

With a keen interest in developing innovative solutions, Faith is committed to driving impact in Technology industry.

Faith Njah is a professional Technology Advocate at Algo Coding Experts, a software company based in Spain. She is also a software engineer with a strong background in building technical solutions and creating impactful content. She excels at breakin... Show more

Rajnish Kumar

Rajnish Kumar

Transformational leader with 30+ yrs in ERP, finance, and tech innovation (D365, SAP, Baan). Scaled global practices, led national strategy, mastered AI, IoT, blockchain. Driving growth with purpose, people & platforms.

Transformational leader with 30+ yrs in ERP, finance, and tech innovation (D365, SAP, Baan). Scaled global practices, led national strategy, mastered AI, IoT, blockchain. Driving growth with purpose, people & platforms. Show more

Martyn Bristow

Martyn Bristow

With a background in data analysis and software testing, Martyn has now become an Agile coach and Release Train Engineer helping software teams improve and adopt cloud technology.
As an engineer still at heart, he loves to develop personal code projects, keep ahead of the technology roadmap and help other teams to succeed. But he also has a passion for software quality and site reliability.

With a background in data analysis and software testing, Martyn has now become an Agile coach and Release Train Engineer helping software teams improve and adopt cloud technology. As an engineer still at heart, he loves to develop personal code proj... Show more

Fabricio Pires Domingues

Fabricio Pires Domingues

Agile Coach and Transformation Strategist with 30+ years of experience across technology, business, and leadership development. Passionate about enabling cultural evolution, organizational agility, and sustainable results — always with a people-centered and impact-driven approach

Agile Coach and Transformation Strategist with 30+ years of experience across technology, business, and leadership development. Passionate about enabling cultural evolution, organizational agility, and sustainable results — always with a people-cente... Show more

Julieta Ansola Berreaute

Julieta Ansola Berreaute

Julieta es Solutions Architect en AWS

Julieta es Solutions Architect en AWS Show more

Ramnivas Laddad

Ramnivas Laddad

Ramnivas leads the development of Exograph, a declarative approach to backends written in Rust. He has led innovation in Spring Framework and Cloud Foundry since their beginning. Ramnivas is the author of AspectJ in Action, the best-selling book on aspect-oriented programming lauded by industry experts for its practical and innovative approach to real-world problems. He has spoken at leading industry conferences, including JavaOne, ScalaDays, SpringOne, and O'Reilly OSCON.

Ramnivas leads the development of Exograph, a declarative approach to backends written in Rust. He has led innovation in Spring Framework and Cloud Foundry since their beginning. Ramnivas is the author of AspectJ in Action, the best-selling book on a... Show more

Costas Papastathis

Costas Papastathis

Costas Papastathis is a Software Engineer at Red Hat 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 Red Hat 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 H... Show more

Walmyr Carvalho

Walmyr Carvalho

Android Engineer with more than 12 years of experience, Google Developer Expert for Android, mentor at Google for Startups Brazil and creator of Android Dev BR - the biggest Brazilian Android community out there!

Android Engineer with more than 12 years of experience, Google Developer Expert for Android, mentor at Google for Startups Brazil and creator of Android Dev BR - the biggest Brazilian Android community out there! Show more

Ricky Brown

Ricky Brown

Ricky has shared his transformational message in Chile, ​Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, Honduras, Dominican Republic, ​Jordan, Turkey & Ghana to name a few, and of course ​throughout the U.S. He's a former commercial pilot, pilot instructor, ​and has served in ministry for over 20 years as a church ​planter and lead pastor. He is also a United States Air Force ​veteran. He is the President and Founder of Speak Life Inc. ​and he's married to his wife Amber. He served on various ​non-profit boards and speaks to a wide audience from ​corporate to congregations and universities. He is the ​author of The Five Hazardous Attitudes: Ways to Win the War ​Within.

Ricky has shared his transformational message in Chile, ​Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, Honduras, Dominican Republic, ​Jordan, Turkey & Ghana to name a few, and of course ​throughout the U.S. He's a former commercial pilot, pilot instructor, ​and has serve... Show more

Raj Singh Rajawat

Raj Singh Rajawat

A systemic design thinker working for a better world.

A systemic design thinker working for a better world. Show more

Victor Sartori

Victor Sartori

Um sysadmin que é programador ou um programador que é sysadmin?
Tenho alguns bons anos de experiência em infraestrutura crítica, automação e Kubernetes.

Um sysadmin que é programador ou um programador que é sysadmin? Tenho alguns bons anos de experiência em infraestrutura crítica, automação e Kubernetes. Show more

Alisha Gupta

Alisha Gupta

With over 8 years of experience in security, Alisha Gupta is a seasoned Security Engineer passionate about bridging the gap between security and development teams. Currently working in the application security domain, she specializes in securing cloud environments, implementing DevSecOps, and building scalable, automated security frameworks. She has hands-on experience with integrating AI and automation into security processes to reduce friction, minimize security fatigue, and drive the ‘shift-left’ movement. Throughout her career, she have led multiple initiatives on vulnerability management, code security, and security architecture, with a strong focus on enhancing developer collaboration. Alisha holds a Master's degree in Cybersecurity and has contributed to multiple projects and thought leadership in the field of secure software development.

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With over 8 years of experience in security, Alisha Gupta is a seasoned Security Engineer passionate about bridging the gap between security and development teams. Currently working in the application security domain, she specializes in securing clou... Show more

Prachi Kedar

Prachi Kedar

I’m an AI/ML engineer and researcher who loves turning complex ideas into practical, real-world solutions. Over the past four years, I’ve worked across industries retail automation, aviation, and neuroscience—building systems that blend innovation with impact. My journey has taken me from India to Italy and Switzerland, where I worked as a Data Scientist at AirDolomiti (Lufthansa Group) and later as a Machine Learning Consultant at CSIC. Currently, I’m pursuing my MSc at Politecnico di Milano, interning as a Computer Vision Engineer at a Swiss 3D printing company, and freelancing on AI/ML projects. I’m passionate about computer vision, generative AI, and making cutting-edge tech accessible to developers everywhere.

I’m an AI/ML engineer and researcher who loves turning complex ideas into practical, real-world solutions. Over the past four years, I’ve worked across industries retail automation, aviation, and neuroscience—building systems that blend innovation wi... Show more

Chris Cavazos

Chris Cavazos

Principal Consultant at Quisitive, with over 20 years' experience in IT. Areas of expertise include Configuration Manager, Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Defender Suite, Windows 365 and on-prem/cloud infrastructure.

Principal Consultant at Quisitive, with over 20 years' experience in IT. Areas of expertise include Configuration Manager, Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Defender Suite, Windows 365 and on-prem/cloud infrastructure. Show more

Ashwin Murugappa

Ashwin Murugappa

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

Serge Don

Serge Don

Serge is a Test Automation Engineer from the Netherlands.
At Team Rockstar IT he helps people and companies build software they can be proud of. With his enthusiasm about the topic he is keen on sharing his passion about a hollistic approach to Quality supplemented with a healthy dose of humor.

He has a special interest in Devops, Observability and Quality at Speed principles.

Serge is a Test Automation Engineer from the Netherlands. At Team Rockstar IT he helps people and companies build software they can be proud of. With his enthusiasm about the topic he is keen on sharing his passion about a hollistic approach to Qu... Show more

Andrew Arends

Andrew Arends

Andrew has worked in IT for over 25 years and has a strong background in manufacturing, supply chain management, and business consulting. For the last 17 years, Andrew has specialized in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management (AX). He has a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad School of Business.
Andrew has completed work on a variety of engagements since beginning with enVista in February of 2018. Prior to joining enVista, he worked with other Microsoft partners for 9 years in addition to working in-house at a manufacturing company implementing AX.
Andrew is a Senior Solution Architect within the Microsoft group at enVista. In this role, Andrew has led the implementation and overall solution design for projects in addition to leading functional areas that include master planning, production, product definition, ECM, and procurement systems. He has provided business expertise to prospective customers. Andrew has also developed designs for enhancements to existing functionality to better serve his clients’ unique needs.
Andrew’s industry experience includes biotech, tooling manufacturing, consumer products production and distribution, food processing, automotive, and many others.

Andrew has worked in IT for over 25 years and has a strong background in manufacturing, supply chain management, and business consulting. For the last 17 years, Andrew has specialized in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management... Show more

Daniel Rutledge

Daniel Rutledge

Daniel is a Senior Engineering Manager of several engineering teams at PROS, including the team responsible for custom Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) solutions which interface directly with customer third-party systems. Leading this team requires accurate estimations of solution implementations and implementing proper monitoring on said solutions.

Daniel is a Senior Engineering Manager of several engineering teams at PROS, including the team responsible for custom Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) solutions which interface directly with customer third-party systems. Leading this team requires acc... Show more

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