I have over 8 years of experience in the IT field and am currently pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning in Healthcare at the University of Newcastle, Australia. I have also been honoured to receive prestigious fellowships, including the CMIE and WOS-C Scientist.

I have over 8 years of experience in the IT field and am currently pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning in Healthcare at the University of Newcastle, Australia. I have also been honoured to receive prestigious fellowships, including the CMIE and WOS-C ... Show more

AI Researcher | ML & NLP Enthusiast | LLM & GenAI Specialist | Google Cloud Advocate | Quantum Computing | Mentor |

AI Researcher | ML & NLP Enthusiast | LLM & GenAI Specialist | Google Cloud Advocate | Quantum Computing | Mentor | Show more

C. A. Fillekes is an IBM Red Hat partner engineer, actively porting and testing Kubernetes and OpenShift add-ons and features on the s390x architecture to run on the LinuxONE and System Z platforms.

C. A. Fillekes is an IBM Red Hat partner engineer, actively porting and testing Kubernetes and OpenShift add-ons and features on the s390x architecture to run on the LinuxONE and System Z platforms. Show more

Data scientist and AI Engineer expert with over 5 years of experience in the AI, Data & Robotics fields. A developer behind various national-level AI & Data Solutions innovations, including Generative AI technologies such as Large Language Models, Multimodal, and Multi-Agent systems.

Data scientist and AI Engineer expert with over 5 years of experience in the AI, Data & Robotics fields. A developer behind various national-level AI & Data Solutions innovations, including Generative AI technologies such as Large Language Models, Mu... Show more

Sami is an experienced, polyvalent data scientist with a strong background in statistics, computer science and economics. He has held various positions at the intersection of industry and academia. He worked as a research associate on an interdisciplinary project at the University of Hamburg. His expertise ranges from applied statistics to advanced AI applications. He holds several degrees and has published in top journals.

Sami is an experienced, polyvalent data scientist with a strong background in statistics, computer science and economics. He has held various positions at the intersection of industry and academia. He worked as a research associate on an interdiscipl... Show more

Software Developer | Software Researcher

Software Developer | Software Researcher Show more

I am a Senior Researcher at Bruno Kessler Foundation and Chief Scientific Officer at Pulse.io. I obtained my PhD in November 2023 from the Faculty of Computer Science at the Free University of Bolzano. During my PhD, I was a Visitor Researcher at MIT Connection Science and a Visiting Ph.D. Student at CSIC-IFISC. I am currently working on socially aware foundation models, human-intelligent agents cooperation and spatially-aware deep learning for urban, transportation and mobility.

I am a Senior Researcher at Bruno Kessler Foundation and Chief Scientific Officer at Pulse.io. I obtained my PhD in November 2023 from the Faculty of Computer Science at the Free University of Bolzano. During my PhD, I was a Visitor Researcher at MI... Show more

Anwar Ahmad is a distinguished technology leader and enterprise architect with over 16 years of experience transforming complex financial systems and pioneering AI-driven automation solutions. Currently serving as Vice President of Enterprise Architecture at Newrez LLC, one of America's leading mortgage lenders, Anwar has architected systems that process over 30 million transactions daily and has successfully migrated more than 3 million customer identities to modern platforms.
As a recognized expert in AI and intelligent automation, Anwar has developed groundbreaking solutions that have revolutionized customer service operations. His AI-powered intelligent inquiry routing system processes over 1,25,000 monthly customer communications with 93% reduction in manual processing time, while his knowledge-assist chatbot has transformed customer support across multiple departments. His work in AI-driven email classification has reduced customer response times from 15+ days to less than 24 hours, demonstrating measurable impact on customer experience and operational efficiency.
Anwar's expertise spans the complete spectrum of enterprise modernization, from legacy system transformation to cloud-native AI solutions. He led the modernization of a proprietary loan origination platform that has funded hundreds of billions in loans, implementing microservices architecture that reduced hardware costs by 65% while dramatically improving scalability. His architectural frameworks and internal development platforms have become enterprise standards, enabling rapid development and deployment across multiple business units.
A thought leader in regulated industry automation, Anwar's research on AI-driven process automation and human-AI collaboration has been published in academic journals and industry publications. His work demonstrates how financial institutions can achieve significant cost reductions and efficiency gains while maintaining strict regulatory compliance. His implementations have saved millions in operational costs while improving customer satisfaction and regulatory adherence.
Anwar holds a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology and brings deep expertise in Microsoft technology stack, AI/ML platforms including Azure OpenAI and Cognitive Services, microservices architecture, identity management, and cloud-native solutions. His unique combination of hands-on technical expertise, enterprise architecture vision, and proven business impact makes him a sought-after speaker on digital transformation, AI automation, and modernization strategies in regulated industries.

Anwar Ahmad is a distinguished technology leader and enterprise architect with over 16 years of experience transforming complex financial systems and pioneering AI-driven automation solutions. Currently serving as Vice President of Enterprise Archite... Show more

Raziullah Khan is an award-winning Technical Architect, Keynote Speaker, and recognized leader in Cloud and AI innovation, with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation through data, cloud, and intelligent automation. He specializes in building scalable, secure, and data-centric architectures across Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, and Snowflake, enabling innovation across multi-cloud and hybrid ecosystems.

Raziullah has led enterprise-scale initiatives in healthcare and life sciences, including the design of HL7 integration frameworks using IBM Integration Bus and the implementation of Managed File Transfer (MFT) and B2B solutions with the Axway suite. His expertise spans data governance, automation, and compliance, with proven experience in frameworks like SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR.

Beyond engineering, he is a recognized thought leader in AI, Big Data, and Cloud Innovation, actively contributing to platforms such as LinkedIn, Medium, DZone, and YouTube, where he shares insights on data-driven transformation. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow of IETE, and holds Computer Science degree.

Raziullah Khan is an award-winning Technical Architect, Keynote Speaker, and recognized leader in Cloud and AI innovation, with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation through data, cloud, and intelligent automation. He specializes... Show more

Sonam Saxena is a Product Lead at Meta, where he drives the next generation of AI infrastructure and developer productivity systems within Ads Ranking AI. His work focuses on enabling faster model iteration, intelligent automation, and measurable developer efficiency through programs like Model Velocity and Experimentation Infrastructure. Previously at Google, he led platform and developer experience initiatives across large-scale systems. With deep experience spanning ML infrastructure, experimentation, and agentic AI, Sonam brings a practical and data-driven perspective on how AI can transform developer workflows and organizational velocity. He is also a speaker at industry events on topics of AI infrastructure, experimentation, and product strategy.

Sonam Saxena is a Product Lead at Meta, where he drives the next generation of AI infrastructure and developer productivity systems within Ads Ranking AI. His work focuses on enabling faster model iteration, intelligent automation, and measurable dev... Show more

Pradeep Rao Vennamaneni is a distinguished technology innovator and Staff Software Engineer at Inovalon, specializing in Generative AI, applied machine learning, and large-scale data architecture. He leads initiatives that integrate advanced AI models into enterprise and healthcare systems, transforming complex data into intelligent, actionable insights. With a proven record in building ethical, scalable, and human-centered AI solutions, Pradeep is recognized for driving innovation that bridges technical excellence with societal impact. His expertise spans AI integration strategy, data-driven transformation, and cloud-scale system design. Passionate about shaping the future of responsible AI, he is dedicated to advancing global innovation where intelligent systems empower people, organizations, and sustainable progress.

Pradeep Rao Vennamaneni is a distinguished technology innovator and Staff Software Engineer at Inovalon, specializing in Generative AI, applied machine learning, and large-scale data architecture. He leads initiatives that integrate advanced AI model... Show more

Bhaskardeep Khaund is a highly accomplished Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft with over 20 years of experience in building secure, scalable, and compliant cloud-native systems. He currently leads a Security Green Team focused on implementing systemic security solutions for Microsoft’s massive Kubernetes infrastructure, which supports Microsoft 365 and other mission-critical services. Bhaskardeep specializes in Kubernetes security, container identity management, and secret lifecycle automation, working closely with Red and Blue teams to proactively close security gaps and ensure end-to-end policy enforcement. His leadership plays a key role in passing major audits like FedRAMP, SOC, IRAP, and GDPR. Holding a Master’s degree in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity from Florida Institute of Technology and an advanced certificate in Information Security from Stanford University, Bhaskardeep combines deep technical knowledge with strategic oversight. He holds multiple Microsoft certifications and patents related to cloud secret management and serverless security. Over his 15-year tenure at Microsoft, he has held engineering and leadership roles across Office 365, Exchange, and Azure-based platforms, consistently driving innovations in DevOps, compliance automation, and large-scale system resilience. His career also includes prior experience at Accenture and other firms, where he led teams developing enterprise software for sectors ranging from airlines to government manufacturing. A published blogger at nerdbackbone.blog, Bhaskardeep is an active voice in the cybersecurity and cloud engineering community.

Bhaskardeep Khaund is a highly accomplished Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft with over 20 years of experience in building secure, scalable, and compliant cloud-native systems. He currently leads a Security Green Team focused on imp... Show more

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs, tech startups, and tech innovation. She is the lead organizer for STL TechWeek.

Emily Hemingway is the Founding Executive Director of TechSTL and the Wedge Innovation Center. A 20-year veteran in building innovation ecosystems around the country, Emily is driving economic growth across the St. Louis metro by catalyzing tech jobs... Show more

Sai Kalyan Reddy Pentaparthi is a seasoned technology leader, IEEE Senior Member, Sigma Xi Full Member, Hackathon Raptors, IETE and IAEME Fellow with over a decade of experience architecting and developing scalable, secure, and high-performance distributed systems. Specializing in cloud-native platforms, AI and IoT solutions for satellite-based internet systems, Sai has consistently spearheaded transformative projects that blend advanced distributed systems, edge computing, modular microservices, resilient data clouds, and GenAI autonomous agents to drive strategic outcomes.
As Principal Engineer Software at ST Engineering IDirect Inc., Sai led the design and deployment of the Intuition Intelligent Cloud Native Platform—a unified solution enabling containerized and virtualized network functions to run seamlessly across on-premises data centers and public clouds. His pioneering work in integrating generative AI agentic frameworks with retrieval-augmented generation and advanced LLM fine-tuning has automated routine tasks and driven intelligent decision-making, significantly improving operational decision accuracy while substantially reducing costs.
Throughout his career, Sai has implemented robust security frameworks using industry-standard protocols while transforming legacy architectures into event-driven microservices that optimize resource allocation and reduce operational costs. His collaborative approach with satellite operators, external technology partners, and regulatory bodies has ensured compliance with industry standards while aligning technical strategies with market innovations.
He actively contributed to the AI research community as a Program Committee member and peer reviewer for prestigious international conferences, most recently the European Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ECAI 2025) , the 2025 IEEE Computer Society Enterprise Generative AI Summit and IEEE UEMCON among others. In addition, I have served as a judge for leading technology awards and hackathons such as the Globee Awards and the Industry Mover Awards, Raptors Hackathons helping to recognize and celebrate innovation across the industry.

Prior to his current role, Sai contributed his expertise at Hughes Network Systems, where he enhanced the HughesNet Jupiter System by developing advanced caching, compression, and DNS optimization features. His innovations significantly reduced satellite bandwidth usage and improved web page load times, directly enhancing user experience and overall system responsiveness.
Sai holds a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. His professional credentials include AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate, AWS Certified Developer Associate, HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate, and Certified Scrum Master certifications.
With proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, C++, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Scala, Go), extensive experience with GenAI frameworks, and expertise in cloud-native architecture, Sai continues to drive innovation at the intersection of distributed systems, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.

Sai Kalyan Reddy Pentaparthi is a seasoned technology leader, IEEE Senior Member, Sigma Xi Full Member, Hackathon Raptors, IETE and IAEME Fellow with over a decade of experience architecting and developing scalable, secure, and high-performance dist... Show more

Tosin Joseph is an Emerging Tech Evangelist and the Executive Curator of “The World Ahead with Emerging Technologies” a white paper, research and report series on emerging technologies and industry transformation. The World Ahead with Emerging Technologies is a publication series of Alpha Gate LLC. Tosin is also the author of Robotic Intelligence: the Coming Wave in Healthcare and fellow, VitaLabs Fellowship (a network of interdisciplinary scientists dedicated to pioneering cutting-edge longevity science). As an Emerging Tech Researcher, writer and author, his works on Al, Robotics and other emerging technologies has been featured in local, national, international and global media platforms. Tosin has had the privilege of working, volunteering and attending global conferences at the forefront of technological advancements travelling around the world

Tosin Joseph is an Emerging Tech Evangelist and the Executive Curator of “The World Ahead with Emerging Technologies” a white paper, research and report series on emerging technologies and industry transformation. The World Ahead with Emerging Techno... Show more

Martha Priddle is a Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant She has previously worked for the Nova Scotia SPCA as a dog and cat care attendant. Martha has 10 years working in the animal training and behaviour sector, and believes passionately in force free training methods. Martha specializes in working with fearful and reactive dogs.

Martha Priddle is a Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant She has previously worked for the Nova Scotia SPCA as a dog and cat care attendant. Martha has 10 years working in the animal training and behaviour sector, and believes passionately in force f... Show more

Hi there, I'm Nino! An Italian-Finnish theoretical physicist turned into Big Data for a living. My relentless curiosity drives me to continuously explore new languages and frameworks.
Over the past five years, I've thrived in roles ranging from DevOps and Full-Stack to Platform and Big Data Engineering.

When I'm not diving into data, you can find me challenging gravity with bouldering, centering my mind through yoga, or strategizing my next chess move.

Hi there, I'm Nino! An Italian-Finnish theoretical physicist turned into Big Data for a living. My relentless curiosity drives me to continuously explore new languages and frameworks. Over the past five years, I've thrived in roles ranging from Dev... Show more

With over 20 years of professional experience in web and mobile technologies, I'm a Software Architect and Engineering Lead who helps clients and employers to improve their technology stacks, to execute projects and tasks, and to provide hands-on development or architectural services.

I am also a technology writer and a certified instructor and trainer for Adobe and CompTIA, with a passion for sharing my knowledge and expertise with tech communities.

I have given frequent talks at conferences and meetups around the world, covering topics such as Android, Java, Kotlin, Flutter, Lucee, and other tech stacks. I have a university degree in Mathematics and Computer Science, and I am currently pursuing a master's degree in Data Science. My mission is to create and deliver high-quality software solutions that solve real-world problems and add value to users and the industry.

A focus of my work is building for Android and Flutter as well as on JVM back end platforms and others like Ruby, Python and JavaScript/TypeScript. I spend most of my work time contributing to projects in various industries of all sizes, fulfilling the role of an Architect, Principal Engineer, Consultant or Coach/Mentor.

With over 20 years of professional experience in web and mobile technologies, I'm a Software Architect and Engineering Lead who helps clients and employers to improve their technology stacks, to execute projects and tasks, and to provide hands-on dev... Show more

Anton Spieß is a Web3 entrepreneur, creative strategist, and investor relations lead at iVault, a Swiss blockchain platform redefining access and ownership through decentralised technology.
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Anton Spieß is a Web3 entrepreneur, creative strategist, and investor relations lead at iVault, a Swiss blockchain platform redefining access and ownership through decentralised technology. . Show more

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90 (C/C++), networking y seguridad perimetral (Cisco, Palo Alto), Desarrollo para ciberseguridad (C++, Rust,Python).
Hefesto de los hackers

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90 (C/C++), networking y seguridad perimetral (Cisco, Palo Alto), Desarrollo para ciberseguridad (C++, Rust,Python). Hefesto de los hackers 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

Shreya Gupta is a AI Solutions Architect at NVIDIA, where she partners with cloud providers and enterprise customers to design resilient, scalable training and inference workloads. With deep experience across the ML lifecycle, Shreya helps organizations optimize infrastructure to balance performance, cost, and reliability — from single-GPU prototyping to hyperscale distributed training.

She holds an M.S. in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University with research spanning deep learning, natural language processing, and real-time neural decoding. Previously, Shreya was a founding ML engineer at Lamini AI, building fine-tuning pipelines for large language models used by industry leaders such as AMD, iFit and Instacart. Her background also includes impactful research at Google Translate and Stanford’s Vision and Learning Lab with Prof. Fei-Fei Li, blending theory with hands-on systems work.

Shreya Gupta is a AI Solutions Architect at NVIDIA, where she partners with cloud providers and enterprise customers to design resilient, scalable training and inference workloads. With deep experience across the ML lifecycle, Shreya helps organizati... Show more

Tara Clarke is a dedicated Solution Specialist at Microsoft Federal, leveraging her expertise in Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Solutions to support corporations and government agencies. She has been with Microsoft since February 2022, contributing significantly to the company's success in in the Federal government sector.

As a Solution Specialist, I serve as a strategic advisor and technical advocate for Microsoft’s customers, helping them envision, design, and implement solutions that drive real business outcomes. I work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand customer challenges, align Microsoft technologies to their goals, and demonstrate how our solutions — particularly in the Power Platform and AI space — can transform the way they work.

The Value I Bring
Customer-Centric Innovation: I translate complex business needs into actionable, scalable solutions using tools like Copilot Studio, AI Builder, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem.
Trusted Advisor: I guide customers through their digital transformation journey, helping them adopt AI and automation in ways that are ethical, impactful, and sustainable.
Business Impact: I help organizations increase efficiency, reduce manual effort, and unlock new capabilities — turning technology into a competitive advantage.
Collaboration & Enablement: I empower both technical and non-technical users to build, innovate, and succeed with low-code/no-code tools, fostering a culture of innovation.

Tara Clarke is a dedicated Solution Specialist at Microsoft Federal, leveraging her expertise in Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Solutions to support corporations and government agencies. She has been with Microsoft since February 2022, con... Show more

Licenciado en Física y desarrollador de videojuegos

Licenciado en Física y desarrollador de videojuegos Show more

Riccardo Patriarca wants to manage risk. From making a pilot's cockpit safer during an emergency to minimizing adverse events on a process plant, he's leveraging knowledge to make things safer when interactions between humans and machines go awry. He's worked with organizations like INAIL, EUROCONTROL, ESA, and Australian airline QANTAS.

Riccardo Patriarca wants to manage risk. From making a pilot's cockpit safer during an emergency to minimizing adverse events on a process plant, he's leveraging knowledge to make things safer when interactions between humans and machines go awry. He... Show more

Constantinos Patsakis received his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Athens, Greece, his M.Sc. in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, and his Ph.D. in Cryptography and Malware from the University of Piraeus. He has previously held research positions at the UNESCO Chair in Data Privacy at Rovira i Virgili University, Trinity College Dublin, and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology. He is currently a Professor at the University of Piraeus and an Adjunct Researcher at the Athena Research and Innovation Center. Dr. Patsakis has authored more than 150 publications in leading peer-reviewed international conferences and journals and has participated in numerous national and European research and development projects. His primary research interests include cryptography, security, privacy, blockchain technologies, and cybercrime.

Constantinos Patsakis received his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Athens, Greece, his M.Sc. in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London, and his Ph.D. in Cryptography and Malware from the University of Piraeus. He h... Show more

Yusheng Zheng is an open-source maintainer and researcher focused on improving complex systems through comprehensive understanding and strategic, small-scale modifications. As the co-founder of the eunomia-bpf open-source community and a PhD student, Yusheng is at the forefront of integrating eBPF and AI technologies to enhance large-scale systems like the Linux kernel. Her work also extends the flexibility and power of eBPF into userspace. Yusheng is a frequent speaker at leading industry conferences, including KubeCon, Linux Plumbers, and OSS Summit, where she shares insights on the evolving roles of eBPF and AI in modern systems.

Yusheng Zheng is an open-source maintainer and researcher focused on improving complex systems through comprehensive understanding and strategic, small-scale modifications. As the co-founder of the eunomia-bpf open-source community and a PhD student,... Show more

Meagan Jackson is the founder of M. Jackson Accounting & Bookkeeping, a firm built on resilience and service. Her journey as a business owner has been shaped by caregiving, profound loss, and personal trauma — experiences that taught her how to keep a business running when life turns upside down. Today, she helps small business owners implement systems, automations, and financial practices that protect their firms and support sustainable growth.

Meagan takes a hands-on approach and becomes a trusted advisor to small businesses by working with them to simplify, update, and streamline their bookkeeping practices and software to support their business objectives. Meagan utilizes her accounting expertise to pave the way toward financial transparency and stability for her small business clients. She is passionate about teaching and coaching clients to have confidence and understanding of their numbers, helping them accept where they are, dream big, and take the right steps to grow stronger.

Meagan draws over 30 years of experience providing expert advisory and consulting services, bookkeeping, internal audit controls, and QuickBooks implementation services to clients across diverse industries, including professional services and skilled trade sectors.

Meagan holds a Master of Science degree in Accounting from Northeastern University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting from Worcester State University, and an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Massachusetts Bay Community College. As a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, she works with clients to help them optimize their use of the software to support their business objectives.

Meagan Jackson is the founder of M. Jackson Accounting & Bookkeeping, a firm built on resilience and service. Her journey as a business owner has been shaped by caregiving, profound loss, and personal trauma — experiences that taught her how to keep ... Show more

Soy un apasionado del desarrollo de software con experiencia en consultoría que cree firmemente en el poder transformador de la tecnología y cómo puede ayudar a mejorar la vida de las personas.

Me gradué como ingeniero de software por la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, donde realicé mi trabajo final de grado, con una calificación sobresaliente, sobre transfer learning de una red neuronal convolucional para la detección del cáncer de tipo melanoma. Durante la investigación para este trabajo, descubrí que quería dedicar mis esfuerzos en este campo. Lo que me llevó a dar una charla introductoria sobre IA aplicada a la sanidad en la décima edición de Software Crafters Barcelona, en la Universidad de La Laguna (Tenerife) y a dar algunas charlas internas en mi empresa, recientemente pude participar en el evento Global AI Bootcamp 2025 hablando sobre procesamiento de lenguaje natural.

También escribo ocasionalmente tutoriales de IA para los portales Adictos al trabajo y Siriviendo Código. Además soy un orgulloso miembro de AI4MED IA aplicada a medicina, una asociación sin ánimo de lucro, formada por un dinámico grupo de jóvenes de diferentes campos (doctorandos, investigadores e ingenieros) apasionados por la integración de la inteligencia artificial en el ámbito médico de forma ética y segura que promete mejorar la calidad de vida de la sociedad.

Soy un apasionado del desarrollo de software con experiencia en consultoría que cree firmemente en el poder transformador de la tecnología y cómo puede ayudar a mejorar la vida de las personas. Me gradué como ingeniero de software por la Universi... Show more