I am an IT professional specializing in the Life Science and Industrial Manufacturing industry. Over my 20-year career at IBM, I have developed a blend of industry experience, a comprehensive understanding of AI and Analytics, and strategic solutioning skills. My journey is marked by achievements that reflect my role in IT solutioning functions, and I have been honored with awards like IBM's 'Client and Partner Success Award – 2023' and 'Growth Award -2023'. My work has impacted large pharmaceutical companies and industrial manufacturing industries, particularly in the United States. I have been part of efforts to provide IT solutions against counterfeit drugs and implement AI/ML-powered predictive demand and automated replenishment capabilities. Through AI-driven technologies, I have contributed to solutions that enhance cybersecurity and guarantee the authenticity and safety of medications worldwide. My professional experience has taken me to various parts of the world, including the USA, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Australia. This multicultural experience has given me insights into global organizational challenges, reinforcing my commitment to addressing critical issues.

I am an IT professional specializing in the Life Science and Industrial Manufacturing industry. Over my 20-year career at IBM, I have developed a blend of industry experience, a comprehensive understanding of AI and Analytics, and strategic solutioni... Show more

David has worked across the globe in varying industries from Fiserv to LiSci. The only thing he likes more than a smooth Agile-led project, is a data-driven smooth Agile-led project.

David has worked across the globe in varying industries from Fiserv to LiSci. The only thing he likes more than a smooth Agile-led project, is a data-driven smooth Agile-led project. Show more

• Bachelors in mechanical engineering
• More than 5 years of experience with Power BI, Python and SQL
• Lead developer of Measure Killer, the external tool for Power BI
• Microsoft certified Power BI-Data Analyst (PL-300)

• Bachelors in mechanical engineering • More than 5 years of experience with Power BI, Python and SQL • Lead developer of Measure Killer, the external tool for Power BI • Microsoft certified Power BI-Data Analyst (PL-300) Show more

Victor is a science enthusiast pursuing a doctoral degree in renewable energy at Curtin University. His research focuses on biomass valorization and eco-friendly plastics. He actively promotes chemical science as a committee member of the American Chemical Society's Australian Student Chapter. Victor also engages in science communication through CSIRO's STEM Professionals program.

As a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, he enhances his digital literacy and incorporates computational chemistry into his research. Victor's active contributions to the Windows Insider Program earned him the 2023 Windows Insider Most Valuable Professional Award, a testament to his impact in the Windows community.

Victor is a science enthusiast pursuing a doctoral degree in renewable energy at Curtin University. His research focuses on biomass valorization and eco-friendly plastics. He actively promotes chemical science as a committee member of the American Ch... Show more

Dr. Maren Kuhne ist wiss. Mitarbeiterin im Studiengang Humanmedizin an der MSB. Ihre Passion liegt in der Konzeption innovativer Lehrkonzepte. Sie schafft es, durch ihre eigene Begeisterung für biochemische Themen und den Einsatz modernster didaktischer Methoden die Studierenden mitzureißen. Aktuell vertieft sie ihr Wissen im Bereich Bildungswissenschaften durch das Studium „Medical & Health Education“ an der MSH.
Neben der Lehre in der Humanmedizin und Biotechnologie liegt ihr wissenschaftlicher Schwerpunkt in der immunologisch-zellbiologischen Grundlagenforschung. Sie kann jahrelange Forschungstätigkeit im Bereich der Herstellung monoklonaler Antikörper sowie eine Promotion an der FU Berlin/Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin auf dem Gebiet der T-Zell-Immunologie nachweisen.

Dr. Maren Kuhne ist wiss. Mitarbeiterin im Studiengang Humanmedizin an der MSB. Ihre Passion liegt in der Konzeption innovativer Lehrkonzepte. Sie schafft es, durch ihre eigene Begeisterung für biochemische Themen und den Einsatz modernster didaktisc... Show more

Chenglai Xiong is an openEuler Sig-Zephyr maintainer, and a doctoral student at Hunan University. He is a core member of the openEuler ZVM. His primary research area is embedded operating systems and virtualization technology.

Chenglai Xiong is an openEuler Sig-Zephyr maintainer, and a doctoral student at Hunan University. He is a core member of the openEuler ZVM. His primary research area is embedded operating systems and virtualization technology. Show more

University of Kansas Health System

University of Kansas Health System Show more

Shao is a freshman graduate student at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He is interested in open-source projects related to cloud-native AI/storage systems, like Kubeflow. He currently serves as a Reviewer for Kubeflow WG AutoML and Training.

Shao is a freshman graduate student at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He is interested in open-source projects related to cloud-native AI/storage systems, like Kubeflow. He currently serves as a Reviewer for Kubeflow WG AutoML and Training. Show more

Expertise spanning over twenty-five years in software engineering with focus on Digital Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile building large complex solutions across multiple domains from submarines to satellites. She advocates for continuous learning with multiple certifications including SAFe Fellow, SPCT (Candidate), CEC, PMP, PMI-ACP, and CSEP. She is a Systems Engineering PhD candidate at Colorado State researching best practices to deliver complex safety critical solutions using Agile and DevSecOps.

Expertise spanning over twenty-five years in software engineering with focus on Digital Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile building large complex solutions across multiple domains from submarines to satellites. She advocates for continuous learning wi... Show more

Bala Srinivas Pillarisetty is an accomplished software engineering leader with over 18 years of experience in building and scaling large-scale distributed systems, data processing platforms, and consumer-facing applications. He has demonstrated expertise in driving technology transformation and delivering high-impact solutions across industries such as eCommerce, SaaS, digital marketing, and subscription management. Known for his strong platform mindset and leadership capabilities, Bala excels at managing globally distributed teams and aligning technology with business goals to support growth, monetization, and operational efficiency. His passion lies in architecting resilient, scalable platforms that deliver engineering excellence in high-growth, dynamic environments.
Currently serving as the Director of Engineering at DocuSign, Bala leads a team of 50 members and is responsible for driving digital innovation across e-commerce and digital marketing platforms. He has played a key role in scaling SaaS growth, enhancing customer experiences, and implementing data-driven product roadmaps. He also collaborates with chief architecture teams to establish best practices for microservices and scalable data platforms. Previously, at Walmart Labs, he led the architecture of Walmart's omnichannel product catalog and developed high-performance catalog search services. Bala's expertise extends to creating patented solutions in content catalog intelligence, real-time data streaming, and subscription management engines.
Earlier in his career, Bala held positions at Symantec Corporation, where he worked on dynamic malware analysis services and large-scale data processing, and at Cisco Systems, where he led projects in supply chain risk management and digital transformation. He also contributed to enterprise-level financial services technology solutions at Virtusa Pvt. Ltd.
Bala holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India, and is a certified Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP). His professional accomplishments include multiple patents in distributed systems, content catalog management, and inventory optimization. Bala has been recognized as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at Infosys and has presented at various industry conferences. Outside of work, he is actively involved in community service, including volunteering with the Red Cross and contributing to leadership programs with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Scouts.

Bala Srinivas Pillarisetty is an accomplished software engineering leader with over 18 years of experience in building and scaling large-scale distributed systems, data processing platforms, and consumer-facing applications. He has demonstrated exper... Show more

Bin Fan is the founding engineer and VP of Technology at Alluxio, Inc. Prior to Alluxio, he worked for Google to build the next-generation storage infrastructure. Bin received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University on the design and implementation of distributed systems.

Bin Fan is the founding engineer and VP of Technology at Alluxio, Inc. Prior to Alluxio, he worked for Google to build the next-generation storage infrastructure. Bin received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University on the desig... Show more

Rooted in his passion for transformative leadership, Jason Joseph utilizes his expertise in IT consulting and professional coaching to empower every audience he interacts with. With over a decade of experience, Jason's work has influenced hundreds of thousands of users across several countries, from Brazil to Thailand. Armed with several certifications, including AWS & Azure Solution Architect, ITIL Strategic Leadership, and Scrum Product Owner, his actionable insights go beyond personal and professional transformation. Jason's impact fortifies key foundations, from cloud solutions and their influence on business architecture to technological innovation and its direct correlation to purpose-driven living. With a compassionate yet direct style, Jason inspires individuals and organizations to overcome their complex hardships and redefine their potential.

Rooted in his passion for transformative leadership, Jason Joseph utilizes his expertise in IT consulting and professional coaching to empower every audience he interacts with. With over a decade of experience, Jason's work has influenced hundreds of... Show more

Java developer with 10y of experience, come across lot of stuffs but great lover of spring framework, I'm a user since 2.0.
Actually i moved on tech leading, coordinating a team and taking architectural decisions on how new software should be devolped and integrated in my workplace.

Java developer with 10y of experience, come across lot of stuffs but great lover of spring framework, I'm a user since 2.0. Actually i moved on tech leading, coordinating a team and taking architectural decisions on how new software should be devolp... Show more

Rebecca is a human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a bliever in integrating change strategies to develop organizational resiliency and competitive edge. She has 5 years in cross-industry OCM for ERP implementations and tech adoption, as well as over 10 years in strategic and business communications, including 6 years of bilingual business communication & advocacy.

Rebecca is a human-centered, collaborative organizational change leader interested in developing great teams and culture, co-creating large-scale strategic vision, driving value nimbly, and a bliever in integrating change strategies to develop organi... 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

Himal is Co-Founder & CTO of Canopus Networks. Himal has years of experience in building production grade networking solutions and has engineered multiple products deployed in production networks. He has been a key contributor to many open-source SDN projects. His expertise lies primarily in distributed systems, cloud-native security, and artificial intelligence.

Himal is Co-Founder & CTO of Canopus Networks. Himal has years of experience in building production grade networking solutions and has engineered multiple products deployed in production networks. He has been a key contributor to many open-source SDN... Show more

Robert works for IBM, helping clients improve their IT Operations. He is an SRE and AIOps evangelist who enjoys helping others solve problems even more than he enjoys solving them himself. Robert has over 20 years of experience in IT development & operations and is happiest when learning something new. He lives in Israel with his wonderful wife and two children. His hobbies include history, space exploration, and bird photography.

Robert works for IBM, helping clients improve their IT Operations. He is an SRE and AIOps evangelist who enjoys helping others solve problems even more than he enjoys solving them himself. Robert has over 20 years of experience in IT development & op... Show more

An effervescent human catalyst who exudes wit, wisdom, energy, and enthusiasm, Edie Raether, The Maestro of Motivation, is known for her high-content keynotes that provide power tools to optimize performance. With the unique ability to engage, entertain, empower, and elevate her audience, Edie has inspired thousands of associations and Fortune 500 companies on five continents.
A Change Strategist and Dopamine Diva, Edie presents refreshing and revolutionary information on dopamine, the driving force behind all motivation, habits, and behaviors. As a brain trainer, Edie gets to the root of productivity problems with mind-mastery methods that transform intentions into action and make change happen.
Edie is a CSP (certified speaking professional), TEDx speaker, coach, bestselling author, and a resource to all major media such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Reuters. Her expansive experience includes college professor, behavioral health therapist, and talk show host with ABC.
An authority on The Other AI…Accelerated Innovation, Edie’s nuts-and-bolts, results-oriented approach revolutionizes how work gets done.

An effervescent human catalyst who exudes wit, wisdom, energy, and enthusiasm, Edie Raether, The Maestro of Motivation, is known for her high-content keynotes that provide power tools to optimize performance. With the unique ability to engage, entert... Show more

Marc is a Senior Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in healthcare and life sciences analytics. With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics, Marc drives innovative solutions for complex data challenges.

Based in Charleston, SC, Marc brings extensive hands-on healthcare experience as a former X-Ray technologist in operating and emergency rooms. His technical background as an Azure data engineer and Azure DBA further enhances his ability to deliver impactful end to end data solutions.

Marc is a Senior Data & AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in healthcare and life sciences analytics. With expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics, Marc drives in... Show more

Felipe Tomé is a Brazilian Research Software Engineer passionate about high-performance computing (HPC), parallel computing, and scalable algorithms. At MIT, he contributed to Dagger.jl and DLA.jl, optimizing MPI, GPU acceleration, and numerical linear algebra. His research, published at IEEE HPEC and SIAM CSE, earned him Best Short Paper at HPEC 2024. As a Latino in HPC, he is committed to advancing open-source and exascale computing within his community and in the global south.

Felipe Tomé is a Brazilian Research Software Engineer passionate about high-performance computing (HPC), parallel computing, and scalable algorithms. At MIT, he contributed to Dagger.jl and DLA.jl, optimizing MPI, GPU acceleration, and numerical line... Show more

Accidental Application Security Architect!

Accidental Application Security Architect! 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

expert for additive manufacturing of ceramics, hardmetals and glasses

expert for additive manufacturing of ceramics, hardmetals and glasses Show more

Abin Shakya is a researcher specializing in Geometric Generative AI and its applications in science and engineering. His work focuses on using deep learning and AI to model complex systems, from atomic interactions in materials to large-scale simulations in planetary science. By integrating generative models with physics-based constraints, he develops AI-driven approaches that improve our understanding of natural phenomena and accelerate discoveries in science and technology.

Abin Shakya is a researcher specializing in Geometric Generative AI and its applications in science and engineering. His work focuses on using deep learning and AI to model complex systems, from atomic interactions in materials to large-scale simulat... 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

Sue Gander serves as the Director of U.S. Connective Mobility at the World Resources Institute (WRI). This includes leading the Electric School Bus Initiative and Ports of the Future and decarbonization efforts across the medium and heavy-duty vehicle sectors more broadly, working with owner, operators, manufacturers, charging providers, utilities, policy makers and community organizations.
Prior to WRI, Sue was the Managing Director of Policy for the Electrification Coalition where she worked to accelerate the adoption of EVs at scale across the transportation sector, including advancing federal and state policies and leading on freight electrification and vehicle to grid initiatives. For over a decade, Sue directed the Energy, Infrastructure and Environment Division at the National Governors Association, spearheading policy support for the transformation of the energy and transportation sectors. Sue also served at the U.S. EPA and at the Center for Clean Air Policy where she led initiatives on clean energy, air quality and climate change.
Sue earned a MA in Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin, with a Certificate in Energy Analysis and Policy and a capstone project on alternative fuel vehicles, and a BA cum laude in Public Policy from Brown University.
Sue is the founder and chair of the Women of Electric Vehicles DC Chapter. She volunteers with the National Park Service C&O Canal Bike Patrol, Kensington (Maryland) Racial Justice Committee and St. Camillus Food Pantry. She resides in Kensington, Maryland.

Sue Gander serves as the Director of U.S. Connective Mobility at the World Resources Institute (WRI). This includes leading the Electric School Bus Initiative and Ports of the Future and decarbonization efforts across the medium and heavy-duty vehicl... Show more

Sameer Shende serves as a Research Professor and the Director of the Performance Research Lab at the University of Oregon and the President and Director of ParaTools, Inc. (USA) and ParaTools, SAS (France). He serves as the Technical Lead of the Extreme-scale Scientific Software Stack (E4S), TAU, and PDT projects. His research interests include scientific software stacks, performance instrumentation, compiler optimizations, measurement, and analysis tools for HPC.

Sameer Shende serves as a Research Professor and the Director of the Performance Research Lab at the University of Oregon and the President and Director of ParaTools, Inc. (USA) and ParaTools, SAS (France). He serves as the Technical Lead of the Extr... Show more

Hardik Trivedi is a seasoned software engineer specializing in Android. His work spans various sectors including medical and banking to name a few, with a focus on scalable and testable app architecture. He has hands-on experience in mobile security and is a Kotlin specialist. Hardik has authored two Kotlin books, demonstrating his expertise. He is also an author and instructor for Droidcon Academy. Time to time he also write technical blog. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing Chess and cooking delicious meals.

Hardik Trivedi is a seasoned software engineer specializing in Android. His work spans various sectors including medical and banking to name a few, with a focus on scalable and testable app architecture. He has hands-on experience in mobile security ... Show more

A brilliant, talented, self-taught, ambivert who loves attending and speaking at conferences. I enjoy tinkering with small board computers like raspberry pis.

☕ If you see me around, don't hesitate to come say hi!
🏒 Hockey player since I was 7
💻 Programming since I was 14
✏️ Writer / Blogger
🎹 Pianist
🦺 First Responder
🧶 Fiber Art
♟️ Chess Player

A brilliant, talented, self-taught, ambivert who loves attending and speaking at conferences. I enjoy tinkering with small board computers like raspberry pis. ☕ If you see me around, don't hesitate to come say hi! 🏒 Hockey player since I was 7 ... Show more

I am a data scientist and software developer with a PhD in computational modeling and simulation of cardiac electrophysiology, specializing in parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis. My primary interests are in applying data science, scientific computing, and software development methods to solve complex real-world problems, particularly in biomedicine. Recently, I have worked on
accelerated computing libraries for data science workloads and developed LLM-based applications for context-aware information systems.

I am a data scientist and software developer with a PhD in computational modeling and simulation of cardiac electrophysiology, specializing in parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis. My primary interests are in applying data science, scientifi... Show more