Shivendu is a Software engineer at Qdrant. He loves search, distributed systems, observability, and AI. He has been building developer tools for the last 3 years and has worked with different startups and institutes like Qdrant, SuperTokens (YC 20), FamPay (YC 19), Inria (Paris), etc.

He lives in Bangalore (India) and loves trying different cuisines and learning about different cultures.

Some of his previous talks can be found at https://talks.kshivendu.dev

Shivendu is a Software engineer at Qdrant. He loves search, distributed systems, observability, and AI. He has been building developer tools for the last 3 years and has worked with different startups and institutes like Qdrant, SuperTokens (YC 20), ... Show more

Samuel Fuge is a Licensed Professional Counselor, educator, and doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. He provides counseling at Dr. Mary Berge and Associates in Johnstown, PA, where his clinical work includes trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), he specializes in working with first responders and other professionals in high-stress environments, combining lived field experience with evidence-based psychological care. His doctoral dissertation in progress examines the role of interpersonal relationships in mitigating burnout among paramedics.

Samuel is also an experienced educator with a strong background in both psychology and health sciences. At Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, he teaches courses that blend psychology with health-science perspectives, emphasizing critical thinking and real-world application. Prior to his counseling career, he was nationally certified as an EMS educator and taught extensively at the Conemaugh School of EMS under the direction of the late Dr. John Karduck, MD. His educational work included training paramedic students, designing integrated out-of-hospital scenarios, leading continuing education programs, and presenting to providers at the local, regional, and national levels.

Samuel’s educational journey reflects both breadth and depth. He began his career in emergency medical services at just 16 years old, completing EMT training at the Conemaugh School of EMS. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from West Virginia University in 2010, before returning to Conemaugh to complete paramedic training in 2011. His passion for mental health and education led him to pursue a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Messiah University, which he completed in 2021, and he is currently pursuing his PsyD in Counseling Psychology at Chatham University, with anticipated completion in 2028.

As a speaker, Samuel brings a rare dual perspective shaped by over 16 years in emergency medical services and years of clinical counseling practice. He has delivered engaging presentations across a wide range of topics—wellness, trauma, burnout, mental health treatment, resilience, and educational pedagogy—at both regional and national events, including the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) Conference. His style is research-informed yet accessible, drawing on professional expertise, teaching experience, and frontline credibility to connect with diverse audiences.

With a professional journey that bridges emergency medicine, education, and psychology, Samuel is passionate about building systems of care that promote resilience, reduce burnout, and improve well-being for both providers and the communities they serve. His work reflects a commitment to insight, empowerment, and the belief that growth happens at the intersection of education and lived experience.

Samuel Fuge is a Licensed Professional Counselor, educator, and doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. He provides counseling at Dr. Mary Berge and Associates in Johnstown, PA, where his clinical work inclu... Show more

Oussama is a seasoned Android engineer with roots dating back to the Java and ADT era. Passionate about native mobile development, he thrives in building robust Android apps with Kotlin as his language of choice. Oussama enjoys connecting with people from around the world, whether it's to discuss mobile tech or share cultural insights.

Oussama is a seasoned Android engineer with roots dating back to the Java and ADT era. Passionate about native mobile development, he thrives in building robust Android apps with Kotlin as his language of choice. Oussama enjoys connecting with people... Show more

Giulio Turrisi is a postdoctoral researcher at the Dynamic Legged Systems lab, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. His research focuses on Machine Learning methods and Optimal Control for robot locomotion. Before that, he graduated in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in 2018 at the La Sapienza University of Rome. Later that year, he started the PhD in Automatic Control, Bioengineering, and Operations Research, joining the DIAG Robotics Lab.

Giulio Turrisi is a postdoctoral researcher at the Dynamic Legged Systems lab, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. His research focuses on Machine Learning methods and Optimal Control for robot locomotion. Before that, he graduated in Artificial Intelli... Show more

Patricia is author of the Children´s book: "El secreto que esconden los colores" that will be soon published in English. She has a university degree in Biology. She developed her Marketing and Business background at UCSD and SDSU in San Diego. She holds a Marketing Certificate in ESADE and a Communication Master in EADA (Barcelona). She is a certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation and also certified in Organization Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC CRR Global)
Patricia has extensive experience in coaching, facilitation and consultancy around topics like leadership, communication, management, career development, Emotional Intelligence, time management, and day-to-day performance management. Patricia is working for the European Institutions (Commission, Parliament and Courts of Justice) and for NATO in Brussels and Luxembourg. In the private sector she works with companies like Inditex (Massimo Dutti, ZARA, Bershka), GSK, ING, L’Oréal, Astra Zeneca, Delitraiteur, Cargolux, Banco Santander, IPSEN and TOTAL in Brussels, London, Paris…working together with Human Resources to create specific and adapted trainings and conferences.
Lecturer in Gdansk University of Technology, ICHEC Business School in Brussels and EU Business School.
She is also a Keynote Speaker for Commerce schools like ESADE, companies like JUMP and many other institutions that need to boost their employees. Loves writing articles and podcasts for companies or for pleasure.
Her passion now is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize his or her own performance, and the best reward is their success.
She works in Spanish, English, French and Catalan.

Patricia is author of the Children´s book: "El secreto que esconden los colores" that will be soon published in English. She has a university degree in Biology. She developed her Marketing and Business background at UCSD and SDSU in San Diego. She ho... Show more

Experto en transformación personal. Consultor estratégico en cultura organizacional. Master Training en Liderazgo, Coach de Vida, certificado por MB CONSULTORES-MEXICO, Coach Profesional Ontológico, Coach Organizacional, y Mentor con certificación internacional por FICEO-Federación Internacional de Consultores y Entrenadores organizacionales.

Administrador Financiero de la Universidad UFPS, Especialista en Gerencia de Mercadeo de la Universidad Autónoma UNAULA.

Experto en transformación personal. Consultor estratégico en cultura organizacional. Master Training en Liderazgo, Coach de Vida, certificado por MB CONSULTORES-MEXICO, Coach Profesional Ontológico, Coach Organizacional, y Mentor con certificación in... Show more

Stephan is a seasoned technology professional with a pedigree going back several decades of developing business-critical applications for various industries. His expertise spans multiple technologies and programming languages, including C++, C#, several BusinessBasic dialects, and most recently, Java and Kotlin. He guest-lectures at the University of Applied Sciences, Trier. As a senior management member of Albuquerque-based BASIS International, Stephan currently oversees the development and growth of their new webforJ framework, an offshoot from BASIS’ widely recognized and successful Java-based business programming language. The webforJ framework is a single-stack UI framework for Java and Kotlin, targeting developers of mission-critical applications in mid-to large-scale enterprises, and Java-based ERP vendors worldwide.

Stephan is a seasoned technology professional with a pedigree going back several decades of developing business-critical applications for various industries. His expertise spans multiple technologies and programming languages, including C++, C#, seve... Show more

With over 13 years in the IT industry, I’ve built my career at the intersection of technology, global business strategy, and people empowerment.

I joined WorkWithPlus in 2013, starting in support and later leading the Support and Customer Experience teams. That hands-on journey shaped my deep understanding of customer needs, product value, and long-term relationships - all of which now guide my role as Chief Commercial Officer, where I lead sales and commercial strategy in 35+ countries, always striving to build lasting relationships that empower our clients, partners, and community.

As a Computer Engineer with a Master’s in Computer Science, I combine a strong technical foundation with expertise in sales strategy, customer success, and partner ecosystems. This allows me to understand complex systems, lead product conversations with clarity, and bridge business and technology in meaningful ways. I see AI as a key enabler to build smarter, more inclusive, and more efficient experiences.

I’m passionate about multicultural leadership, with a style centered on inclusion, adaptability, and lasting impact. To strengthen these skills, I completed the Cultural Awareness for Global Business course at MIT and the Strategic Sales Management Program at ESADE. I’m also a Santander W50 Leader and a proud Google Women Techmakers Ambassador.

With over 13 years in the IT industry, I’ve built my career at the intersection of technology, global business strategy, and people empowerment. I joined WorkWithPlus in 2013, starting in support and later leading the Support and Customer Experien... Show more

Sebastiano is an engineering leader passionate about helping others grow in their careers. Sebastiano is currently a Director of Engineering at Upwork, and over the years, he has led multiple teams at companies like Pinterest, Paypal, Snap, and Spotify in domains ranging from shopping and crypto to messaging, video creation, and ads. Sebastiano is an avid listener of leadership, management, and wellness podcasts.
Sebastiano received an MS in Software Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Milan and an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology.

Sebastiano is an engineering leader passionate about helping others grow in their careers. Sebastiano is currently a Director of Engineering at Upwork, and over the years, he has led multiple teams at companies like Pinterest, Paypal, Snap, and Spoti... Show more

Natalie Cook is the founder of Finance Fight Club, an Outsourced CFO & Financial Services firm dedicated to empowering small business owners with financial clarity and strategic guidance. With extensive experience in financial management, Natalie has guided over 50 small businesses to transform their operations, achieve sustainable profitability, and build confidence in their financial decisions. Specializing in cash flow optimization, strategic planning, and due diligence for business transactions, she brings a unique blend of expertise and accessibility to her work.

A passionate speaker and educator, Natalie is known for breaking down complex financial concepts into practical, actionable insights for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Her recent engagements include workshops like the Small Business KPI Workshop and live sessions on cash flow management. As a trusted advisor, she helps business owners move beyond gut feelings to data-driven decisions.

Natalie is committed to making finance approachable, often drawing from her deep industry knowledge across professional services, construction, SaaS, and manufacturing. Outside of her professional life, she is dedicated to supporting small business communities and fostering financial literacy.

Natalie Cook is the founder of Finance Fight Club, an Outsourced CFO & Financial Services firm dedicated to empowering small business owners with financial clarity and strategic guidance. With extensive experience in financial management, Natalie has... 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

Azure is a Senior Consultant at Hitachi in the Washington, DC area. Prior to joining tech consulting in 2022, she spent in pharmaceutical manufacturing, discovering Power Automate in late 2019.

Passionate about people and hoping to assume her final form as a bot, she's on a mission to educate and enable more women and underrepresented groups into tech, one Flow at a time.

Azure is a Senior Consultant at Hitachi in the Washington, DC area. Prior to joining tech consulting in 2022, she spent in pharmaceutical manufacturing, discovering Power Automate in late 2019. Passionate about people and hoping to assume her fina... Show more

Shawn is passionate about harnessing the power of data strategy, engineering, and analytics in order to help businesses uncover new opportunities. As an innovative technologist with over 15 years of experience, Shawn removes technology as a barrier and broadens the art of the possible for business and product leaders. His holistic view of technology and emphasis on developing and motivating strong engineering talent, with a focus on delivering outcomes whilst minimising outputs, is one of the characteristics which sets him apart from the crowd.

Shawn’s deep technical knowledge includes distributed computing, cloud architecture, data science, machine learning, and engineering analytics platforms. He has years of experience working as a consultant practitioner for a variety of prestigious clients ranging from secret clearance level government organizations to Fortune 500 companies.

Shawn is passionate about harnessing the power of data strategy, engineering, and analytics in order to help businesses uncover new opportunities. As an innovative technologist with over 15 years of experience, Shawn removes technology as a barrier a... Show more

Rakesh is a visionary, innovator, and technical leader, who has worked in the computer software industry for around 14 years. After completing his bachelor's in engineering from India and Master's from the USA, he worked for big enterprises like Zscaler, Microsoft, CISCO, Dell, and others, where he led multiple product development in the networking space. He loves to call himself a 'full-stack network software engineer', as he has worked on all the layers of networking; be it VOIP, Secure Calls, WebRTC, Switch NOS, SDN, Programmable data plane, data center underlay network, network observability and many more. At present, he is leading an 'industry-first' network security product development at Microsoft. He is also a security researcher and was awarded by Facebook in 2013, for exposing a deep vulnerability in their stack. Rakesh is also an innovator and researcher. He collaborates closely with universities, IEEE, and open-source communities and gives back his wealth of knowledge and ideas in terms of technical contributions and papers. Rakesh is an avid painter and a people person who endorses best practices and great culture in the workspace.

Rakesh is a visionary, innovator, and technical leader, who has worked in the computer software industry for around 14 years. After completing his bachelor's in engineering from India and Master's from the USA, he worked for big enterprises like Zsca... Show more

Richard Pestell earned his M.B., B.S. at the University of Western Australia, graduating at the top of his class, guided by a commitment to medical discovery. His medical training continued as a physician in training at the Royal Perth Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney. During these early years, he gained broad experience in Internal Medicine and residency, including oncology, endocrinology, hematology, cardiology, and transplant medicine.

He pursued his interest in cancer biology through advanced research. He completed a Ph.D. at the University of Melbourne's Howard Florey Institute, specializing in oncogene regulation of gene transcription, driven by a mindset focused on disease mechanisms. National scholarships and multiple competitive fellowships, including a Winthrop Fellowship and an NHMRC postgraduate award, supported his academic achievements. These efforts led him to Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he trained further as a clinical and research fellow.

Richard continued his academic career at Northwestern University and then at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He became a Professor, Chair of the Division of Endocrine-Dependent Tumor Biology, and Co-Director of major cancer research programs. He also held positions at multiple hospitals in New York, helping him remain engaged in patient care and medical education while supporting research programs focused on cancer biology and therapeutics through translational impact.

Richard Pestell’s research contributed to the knowledge base supporting cancer therapeutics. His research on cyclin D1 was cited in the seminal publications underpinning CDK inhibitor clinical trials and their adoption as a standard therapy for breast cancer globally. His work on CCR5 provided the scientific framework for current oncology clinical trials with CCR5 inhibitors. His scholarly record includes over 700 publications, more than 110,000 citations, an h-index of 162, and extensive invitations to give invited lectures around the world.

In 2002, he became the Director of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University. He also served as Chair of the Department of Oncology and Associate Vice President at Georgetown University Medical Center. In this capacity, he was responsible for research, clinical operations, and faculty development, and he participated in institutional restructuring and growth. He built community partnerships, enhanced research programs, and expanded clinical services across Georgetown and MedStar systems.

Richard took on additional leadership roles in 2005 as the Director of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Chair of the Department of Cancer Biology, and head of the Oncology Service Line at Thomas Jefferson University. He later became the Executive Vice President, charged with enterprise-wide strategic decisions across a system of 30,000 employees. At Jefferson, he directed an overall cancer enterprise with an annual budget of> $350 m and led efforts in clinical care, research infrastructure, regional expansion, and team building. During his tenure, the cancer center rose from 64th to 17th.

Richard Pestell held leadership roles in academia outside of the US and contributed to research, education, and outreach initiatives. He was a founding Director of the Delaware Valley Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, helped develop new education pathways for historically black colleges, and led global cancer outreach at the International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research. He also served on faculty or advisory boards with the University of Melbourne, the University of Western Australia, Nanyang Technological University, Xavier University School of Medicine, Kazan Federal University, and several European institutions.

He has served with prominent scientific bodies, including the Academia Europaea, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the American Society for Clinical Investigation, and the Royal Society of Biology, among others. His awards included the RD Wright Medallion, the Eric Susman Prize in Medicine, and his appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2019. He is also the founder of six biotechnology companies: LightSeed, ProstaGene (acquired in 2018), EcoGenome, StromaGenesis, ioROC, and Shenandoah Pharmaceuticals. Along with these ventures, he has raised nearly 50 million dollars from investors, plus more than 80 million dollars as a principal investigator on NIH research grants.

Richard Pestell has remained committed to philanthropy, community service, and cultural engagement. At Georgetown and at Jefferson, he led philanthropic efforts that produced transformational gifts and created new ways to sustain ongoing fundraising in support of cancer care, wellness centers, and community outreach initiatives. He has served on boards including the National Museum of American Jewish History, the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, the Historic St. Peter’s Church Preservation Corporation, the American Cancer Society committees, and several university societies. He supported the Olivia Newton-John Wellness Center through a fundraising trek on The Great Wall. He now serves as President of the Pennsylvania Cancer and Regenerative Medicine Center, as the Blumberg Distinguished Professor of Translational Medical Research at the Baruch Blumberg Institute, and as a member of the Wistar Institute Cancer Center, continuing to support global cancer programs, mentor scientific leaders, and develop technologies for improved diagnostics and treatment.

“Share hope. Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible—every day.”

Richard Pestell earned his M.B., B.S. at the University of Western Australia, graduating at the top of his class, guided by a commitment to medical discovery. His medical training continued as a physician in training at the Royal Perth Hospital and S... Show more

Head of Digital & Payments Factory at Poste Italiane, coordinating a team of ten people dedicated to the development of digital applications and payment solutions, specialized in microservices architectures running on Kubernetes and operating on Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, and on-premises datacenters.
Before joining Poste Italiane, he accumulated over 5 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and IBM, covering a wide range of Cloud Services, including IaaS, PaaS, Containers, Serverless, and IoT.

Head of Digital & Payments Factory at Poste Italiane, coordinating a team of ten people dedicated to the development of digital applications and payment solutions, specialized in microservices architectures running on Kubernetes and operating on Micr... Show more

Bharat K Karumuri is a seasoned Analytics & Data Science Leader with over 13 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of healthcare, marketing analytics, and artificial intelligence. Currently serving as Senior Scientist in Marketing Applied Sciences at General Motors, he leads end-to-end Media Mix Modeling initiatives to optimize multi-hundred-million-dollar media investments across GM brands.
Bharat's expertise spans machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and econometric modeling, complemented by strong business acumen developed through leadership roles and his ongoing MBA studies at the prestigious McCombs School of Business at UT Austin. His career demonstrates a unique ability to bridge technical excellence with strategic business impact, having delivered measurable results including a 20% lift in campaign ROI, 50% productivity improvements, and $250K+ in annual savings through innovative AI/ML solutions.
With a rich background spanning Fortune 500 organizations and startup environments, Bharat has served in key roles at Horizon Media, DirecTV, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, while also demonstrating entrepreneurial leadership as Head of Data & AI at Blabbing Inc and CEO & Co-Founder of EpiFocus LLC, where he successfully secured seed funding for healthcare innovation.
His technical expertise encompasses advanced analytics platforms, including Python, SQL, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and leading cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure). Bharat holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and multiple master's degrees, reflecting his deep technical foundation and interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving.
Based in Prosper, Texas, Bharat excels at translating complex analytics into actionable insights that influence executive strategy, while fostering collaborative, high-performing teams through mentorship and cross-functional alignment. He continues to drive transformation in both established enterprises and emerging startups, positioning organizations as data-driven market leaders in an increasingly AI-powered world.

Bharat K Karumuri is a seasoned Analytics & Data Science Leader with over 13 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of healthcare, marketing analytics, and artificial intelligence. Currently serving as Senior Scientist in Marketin... Show more

Cheolkyu Kim is the Sr. Director of Product Marketing at Onto Innovation. Throughout his professional career, he has specialized primarily in application development for metrology and inspection. Kim earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Rhode Island.

Cheolkyu Kim is the Sr. Director of Product Marketing at Onto Innovation. Throughout his professional career, he has specialized primarily in application development for metrology and inspection. Kim earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of... Show more

Dr. Charles Lebon Mberi Kimpolo has played a crucial role over the last decade in guiding the Industry Initiative and the Future of Science Forum (FSF) throughout the AIMS Network to widen the scope and scale of partnerships with industry across Africa and beyond. He leads the implementation of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programs, focusing on developing capacity development programs that respond to the emerging industry demands while also supporting AIMS graduates as they transition into the workforce, entrepreneurship, and further academic pursuits. His goal is to position the AIMS Network as the leading academic partner in Africa, dedicated to promoting economic transformation on the continent.

He is a passionate scientist, technologist, and change agent with over 19 years of industry experience in data analysis, business intelligence, and project management. His experience includes teaching and research in the field of computational and applied mathematics. He also has hands-on experience in agile software development, delivery, and consulting, and client engagement working in Africa, the United States, and Asia.

Dr. Mberi Kimpolo has contributed to several global consultations and conferences on the global education industry, in particular. As a key Subject Matter Expert, he contributed to the report on the co-design of the AI Hub for
Sustainable Development, led by the Italian G7-Presidency and UNDP New York. He has authored several blogs, articles, and book chapters to share his perspectives on several topics, including work-integrated learning as a pathway to stimulate youth transition to employment and entrepreneurship in Africa. He joined a group of global experts to participate in the International Steering Committee (ISC) of the 2026 Global Data Festival. He is also a member of the Global Strategy Council of the World Association for Cooperative Education (WACE).

He holds a Ph.D. in Computational and Applied Mathematics from the University of the Witwatersrand (Johannesburg, South Africa).

Dr. Charles Lebon Mberi Kimpolo has played a crucial role over the last decade in guiding the Industry Initiative and the Future of Science Forum (FSF) throughout the AIMS Network to widen the scope and scale of partnerships with industry across Afri... Show more

I am an AI researcher at the CIAD Laboratory at UTBM in France, working on computer vision, robotics, and applied AI. My work focuses on deploying vision-based and intelligent robotic systems in real industrial environments, with a strong emphasis on robustness, scalability, and seamless integration into existing systems. My research spans perception for robotics, multi-sensor fusion, and deep learning for visual inspection.

I am an AI researcher at the CIAD Laboratory at UTBM in France, working on computer vision, robotics, and applied AI. My work focuses on deploying vision-based and intelligent robotic systems in real industrial environments, with a strong emphasis on... Show more

Stephanie Lee Hayes is a somatic educator and writer specializing in nervous system education and the biological foundations of emotional safety, learning, and human behavior. Her work focuses on helping people understand how the nervous system shapes attention, perception, and emotional responses, and why physiological safety is the foundation for learning and meaningful change.

She is the founder of Roots & Rituals Somatic Education, where she develops educational guides and resources that translate nervous system science into clear, practical frameworks. Her teaching helps individuals recognize protective nervous system patterns and understand how safety supports engagement, clarity, and connection.

Her work is informed by both scientific research and her own lived and embodied experience navigating nervous system dysregulation, which deepens her ability to translate complex concepts into practical, accessible education.

Stephanie Lee Hayes is a somatic educator and writer specializing in nervous system education and the biological foundations of emotional safety, learning, and human behavior. Her work focuses on helping people understand how the nervous system shape... Show more

Rambabu Mandalapu is an accomplished Physical Design Engineer with over 15 years of experience in advanced SoC and IP-level physical implementation. He has executed multi-million gate designs across technology nodes ranging from 45nm down to 3nm, incorporating ARM cores, DSPs, and complex low-power architectures. He brings deep expertise across the full RTL-to-GDSII flow, including synthesis, floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, timing closure, signoff, and tapeout.
Currently serving as a Physical Design Domain Lead at a leading semiconductor company in Cupertino, California, Rambabu leads physical design efforts for multiple Power Management Unit (PMU) chips at both block and top levels. He is responsible for physical signoff and tapeout to TSMC, ensuring manufacturability and quality, and acts as the primary physical design contact for TSMC, coordinating tapeout milestones and technical readiness. His role involves close collaboration with analog design, system integration, RTL, and packaging teams to resolve integration and constraint challenges while driving timing, power, and physical verification convergence across complex low-power domains.
Previously, Rambabu served as Engineering Manager, Physical Design at Calsoft Labs, where he managed top-level and block-level PnR efforts for advanced-node test chips and delivered high-performance partitions and subsystems for clients including Qualcomm and Samsung. He also contributed to multiple partitions at Microsoft by supporting PnR closure and sign-off. Earlier, at UST Global, he led hard macro implementation and full-chip place and route for networking SoCs at Microsemi. At Qualcomm India, he served as a subsystem physical design lead for modem blocks in MSM chipsets, executing complete physical design cycles across multiple technology nodes.
Rambabu began his career in physical design at CMC India and completed an internship at Intel, where he contributed to the Ivy Bridge processor during his M.Tech program. He holds an M.Tech in VLSI System Design from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal, and a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Acharya Nagarjuna University.
With extensive experience across advanced process nodes and a consistent record of delivering production-ready silicon, Rambabu brings strong technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and execution excellence to complex semiconductor programs.

Rambabu Mandalapu is an accomplished Physical Design Engineer with over 15 years of experience in advanced SoC and IP-level physical implementation. He has executed multi-million gate designs across technology nodes ranging from 45nm down to 3nm, inc... Show more

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems consulting and sales, which allows him to provide a holistic understanding of how different systems and processes work together. He is able to paint the big picture for clients, enabling them to completely transform their operations with fully optimized technology solutions that meet their business needs.

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems con... Show more

Chike is an expert in business and technology strategy, with over a decade of experience leading global, hybrid teams to deliver large-scale, high-value transformation programmes. He combines lean agile and design thinking to deliver results on client projects across multiple sectors. Chike advises business leaders on key technology trends, helps translate user needs into a bold vision and strategy for change, designs new business propositions, and defines a solutions portfolio and roadmap. He is passionate about solving complex challenges using innovative digital and data technologies. As an intrapreneur, he leads the Capgemini Invent UK Business Apps and Low Code No Code team.

Qualifications
Cambridge Judge Business School | Digital Innovation & Transformation
Imperial College Business School | MSc International Health Management
Kings College London | BSc Biomedical Sciences

Certifications & Accreditations
Microsoft Certified Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate
Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
SAFe Agilist & Scrum Master

Chike is an expert in business and technology strategy, with over a decade of experience leading global, hybrid teams to deliver large-scale, high-value transformation programmes. He combines lean agile and design thinking to deliver results on clien... Show more

Directeur adjoint de GreenAlp, j'ai en charge des missions de Gouvernance & Organisations. J'ai porté des projets de transformation, d'innovation ou de refonte d'activité.

Coach professionnel, je m'attache à faciliter la mise en mouvement, en particulier de collectifs.

Directeur adjoint de GreenAlp, j'ai en charge des missions de Gouvernance & Organisations. J'ai porté des projets de transformation, d'innovation ou de refonte d'activité. Coach professionnel, je m'attache à faciliter la mise en mouvement, en part... Show more

Dr. Adrian Hermes is an interdisciplinary researcher and professor working at the intersection of Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Mathematical Optimization, Computer Science, and Data Analytics. With a strong foundation in engineering and mathematical sciences and extensive international research experience, his work emphasizes the development of rigorous theoretical models together with practical design and implementation methodologies that translate advanced analytical concepts into real-world impact. His collaborations with international research teams span diverse application domains—including transportation systems, supply chains and logistics, forestry planning, systems engineering, viticulture and enology, and biological applications—where quantitative modeling plays a central role. His core expertise focuses on the formulation and solution of complex combinatorial and industrial optimization problems using mathematical programming and network optimization, supported by hybrid strategies that integrate heuristics and metaheuristics with exact, approximation, and stochastic optimization techniques.

Alongside his optimization research, Dr. Hermes brings a decade of experience in data analysis and data science across both scientific and industrial environments. His work centers on statistical modeling, machine learning, and advanced data analytics to extract actionable and interpretable insights from complex datasets. By combining statistical theory with computational implementation and modern analytical workflows, he contributes to interdisciplinary projects where data-driven methodologies support model validation, system understanding, and strategic decision-making. This integration of theoretical rigor with applied analytics enables him to bridge optimization and data science, delivering robust, evidence-based solutions across diverse application domains.

Dr. Adrian Hermes is an interdisciplinary researcher and professor working at the intersection of Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Mathematical Optimization, Computer Science, and Data Analytics. With a strong foundat... Show more

I am interested in data authorisation and access control, astronomical data models, systems integration and data interoperability. I have a diverse background; with a PhD in astrophysics, I worked as a research fellow, provided technical support, and managed data systems at the Australian Astronomical Observatory. I'm now based in the Australian Astronomical Optics group at Macquarie University, leading teams to build better data infrastructure for researchers.

I am interested in data authorisation and access control, astronomical data models, systems integration and data interoperability. I have a diverse background; with a PhD in astrophysics, I worked as a research fellow, provided technical support, and... Show more

Tom Rothe studied physics at TU Chemnitz and TU Luleå with a focus on atomistic simulations and machine learning. He is pursuing a Ph.D. under Prof. Harald Kuhn and works as an ML researcher at Fraunhofer ENAS, developing physics-informed ML models for semiconductor manufacturing.

Tom Rothe studied physics at TU Chemnitz and TU Luleå with a focus on atomistic simulations and machine learning. He is pursuing a Ph.D. under Prof. Harald Kuhn and works as an ML researcher at Fraunhofer ENAS, developing physics-informed ML models f... Show more

Phu (Foo) Nguyen is a senior research scientist at SINTEF, Norway. He works in the Trustworthy Green IoT Software group, developing new tools and methodologies for software development and operation of intelligent and trustworthy systems spanning across the IoT, edge, and cloud continuum with a particular focus on sustainability. Phu has an international education and research background, from Vietnam (BSc) to the Netherlands (MSc), Luxembourg (Ph.D.), and Norway. He is highly experienced in international research projects, mostly in Europe, as well as research and development projects with industry in Norway. Many of such projects address cyber security challenges.

Phu (Foo) Nguyen is a senior research scientist at SINTEF, Norway. He works in the Trustworthy Green IoT Software group, developing new tools and methodologies for software development and operation of intelligent and trustworthy systems spanning acr... Show more

Torbjørn Krøvel ist CEO von Tenix und treibt die Elektrifizierung von Fahrzeugflotten in Europa strategisch voran. Sein Ziel ist es, Betreibern den Umstieg auf elektrische Flotten mit Lösungen zu ermöglichen, die technisch zuverlässig, operativ umsetzbar und wirtschaftlich tragfähig sind.

Er verfügt über mehr als 20 Jahre internationale Führungserfahrung in der IT- und Telekommunikationsbranche, unter anderem als CTIO und COO in Technologieunternehmen mit über 400 Millionen Euro Jahresumsatz.

Mit einem MSc und einem MBA verbindet er technisches Fachwissen mit betriebswirtschaftlicher Kompetenz. Bei Tenix bringt er beides zusammen, um Elektromobilität skalierbar und wirtschaftlich nachhaltig in den Flottenbetrieb zu integrieren.

Torbjørn Krøvel ist CEO von Tenix und treibt die Elektrifizierung von Fahrzeugflotten in Europa strategisch voran. Sein Ziel ist es, Betreibern den Umstieg auf elektrische Flotten mit Lösungen zu ermöglichen, die technisch zuverlässig, operativ umset... Show more