Miriah Peterson, a seasoned engineer with 6 years of expertise in Go programming, excels as a Data Reliability Engineer. Her professional journey includes crafting videos, tutorials, and courses, showcasing her mastery in Go and Data Engineering. A dynamic speaker, Miriah has delivered talks on Go, machine learning, and data engineering. As a board member of Forge Foundation Inc. and an organizer of the GoWest Conference, Utah Data Engineering, and Machine Learning Utah meetups, she actively shapes the tech community. Miriah earned her bachelor's degree in physics from Brigham Young University in 2017, laying a strong foundation for her multifaceted contributions to the field.

Miriah Peterson, a seasoned engineer with 6 years of expertise in Go programming, excels as a Data Reliability Engineer. Her professional journey includes crafting videos, tutorials, and courses, showcasing her mastery in Go and Data Engineering. A d... Show more

Eldon McQueen is a Navy SAR rescue swimmer, aircraft engineer for Air Force One, former Mayor of Corpus Christi, and founder of AeroTae and MITI Skyports. His career spans Special Operations, Black Hawks, Ospreys, aviation engineering, and political leadership. With a background in Computer Information Systems, advanced Martial Arts mastery, and combat-level resilience forged through real operations, Eldon brings a rare blend of technical innovation and warrior discipline. He builds next-generation AAM systems, authors the Danny McQ and Master Grampy book series—including his acclaimed work on Mastery—and hosts The DMZ: Danny McQ Zone. Eldon speaks on innovation, AAM, crisis leadership, combat resilience, and the mindset required to solve the impossible.

Full - Bio
Eldon McQueen’s life reads like an action script—because he’s lived every frame of it. As a Navy Special Operations SAR rescue swimmer, he launched into violent seas to save lives, forging extraordinary mental toughness and combat-tested resilience. As an aviation engineer, he worked on Air Force One, Army Black Hawks, and Marine Ospreys, mastering mission-critical systems under extreme pressure. Aircraft, Machine's and Fast Motorcycles, this is the Real McQueen.

Armed with a Computer Information Systems background and a lifetime of advanced Martial Arts mastery, Eldon blends the precision of an engineer, the discipline of a sensei, and the resilience of a combat operator. His teachings on human performance and mastery form the foundation of his literary universe—from the Master Grampy series to his book on Mastery and the action-driven Danny McQ novels and films.

As Mayor of Corpus Christi, Eldon fought to modernize infrastructure, strengthen communities, and lead through political turbulence—all while leveraging the same principles of discipline, focus, and resilience that shaped his life.

Today, Eldon is building America’s next strategic frontier: Advanced Air Mobility. As founder of AeroTae and the MITI Skyport System, he merges engineering, AI, martial-arts mindset, and aviation into a scalable vision for national resilience and future mobility. He hosts The DMZ, a broadcast on future tech, space, veterans’ issues, faith, and national security.

A rescuer, engineer, fighter, innovator, and survivor, Eldon channels his real-world experience into storytelling, technology, and leadership. His work establishes him as one of the most dynamic voices in AAM and a visionary architect of America’s next era of mobility, mindset, and mastery.
"Do More Faster, So Other's May Live"

Eldon McQueen is a Navy SAR rescue swimmer, aircraft engineer for Air Force One, former Mayor of Corpus Christi, and founder of AeroTae and MITI Skyports. His career spans Special Operations, Black Hawks, Ospreys, aviation engineering, and political ... Show more

Sumaiya has 15+ years of experience in diverse leadership roles including AI & Product Strategy, Product Development & Management, Digital Transformation and Talent Management. She has won many accolades throughout her career and has been honored as 40under40. Sumaiya also sits on a BOD of a global company.
She made it to the list of Top 20 global Product Leaders of 2023 and she is recognized as Top 100 most influential women of Canada. She is on Claro Top 100 AI & Tech Leaders list and is bestowed Global Recognition Awards twice. Sumaiya also won Chief Product Officer of the year 2024.

Currently she is Chief Product Officer at a category defining AI and Web3.0 company. Previously she served as Chief Product Strategy Officer and earlier she was VP of HR & Digital Transformation. She has worked with Telenor enabling them with their digital transformation. At IBM, she had 3 global roles and she led Technology M&As across 50+ countries in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa enabling IBM to be an AI & Cloud company. As part of executive team, she has closed millions of dollars of funding for companies.

Sumaiya is a graduate of IBM Leadership Development Program. She is a Startup Advisor, Fulbright scholar with MS/MBA from Purdue University, INSEAD certified Digital Strategy Expert, Certified AI PM and an Engineer with experience of managing cross-functional teams across 6 continents (being based in 4 continents) with Fortune100 multinationals and tech start-ups. She serves on Harvard Business Review (HBR) Advisory Council, World Economic Forum’s AI Council and is on Canadian Web3.0 Committee (Canadian Blockchain Consortium). Sumaiya also collaborates with MIT, University of Toronto and University of Washington for advising portfolio startups across NA and globally specifically in AI, Ethical AI, Product, Technology and Healthcare domains.

As a researcher, keynote speaker, and thought leader, Sumaiya contributes extensively to the global AI and Product community through publications, speaking engagements, media appearances, board and advisory roles. Sumaiya has a strong commitment to mentorship and has mentored 1000s of individuals across the globe. She is also a published author in high-impact peer reviewed journals. Her areas of research are AI based Product Development, Bioinformatics & Biotechnology, Machine Learning/Deep Learning, Neural Networks, Computational Biology and Cybersecurity.

She speaks frequently at multiple forums globally. Sumaiya has spoken at US State Department with delegates from 47 countries including US Congress members. Also gave a talk at Grace Hopper Conference, attended by more than 40K technologists world-wide. Sumaiya has also been a Keynote speaker at University of Toronto and at several industry events including Google DevFest and IEEE. Sumaiya’s work has been featured in national and global media like Al Jazeera, Financial Post, National Post, Telegraph.

Outside work, Sumaiya is a staunch supporter of women and human rights, education and health for underprivileged individuals and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She loves travelling, learning new things especially technology and history, meeting people from diverse backgrounds and experiencing new cultures.

Sumaiya has 15+ years of experience in diverse leadership roles including AI & Product Strategy, Product Development & Management, Digital Transformation and Talent Management. She has won many accolades throughout her career and has been honored as ... Show more

My name is Chakradhar Bandla,I am a highly accomplished professional with six plus years of progressive experience in Cloud database development and optimization within distributed systems. Recognized for designing, implementing, and managing highly scalable, fault-tolerant database architectures for cloud-native applications. Specializes in optimizing database performance, improving query efficiency, and developing innovative data partitioning and replication strategies to ensure data integrity and high availability across geographically distributed systems. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in architecting end-to-end cloud data solutions, integrating cutting-edge technologies such as NoSQL databases, cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and Kubernetes for seamless scalability. Adept at identifying and solving complex problems in large-scale distributed environments, contributing to improved system resilience and reduced latency.

Authored impactful research papers and delivered keynotes at global conferences, showcasing thought leadership in the field. A driving force behind successful enterprise-level cloud migrations and the adoption of distributed database architectures, establishing benchmarks for efficiency and reliability.

My academic background is from Masters of Science in Information Assurance from Wilmington University, Delaware. Ph.D. from University of the Cumberlands in Information Technology complements my extensive professional experience, laying a solid foundation in technology and innovation.

My name is Chakradhar Bandla,I am a highly accomplished professional with six plus years of progressive experience in Cloud database development and optimization within distributed systems. Recognized for designing, implementing, and managing highly ... Show more

Richard Etienne is an award-winning personal brand and communications consultant with a passion for helping individuals and businesses thrive.

A former official videographer for UK Prime Minister Theresa May, Richard now spends his time delivering workshops and presentations on introversion, leadership, and communication. Founder of The Introvert Space, a community interest company dedicated to empowering introverts in the workplace, Richard authors popular ebooks like Self-Promotion for Introverts. He’s also learning to play the piano, having realised he could no longer help his son with his piano homework!

Richard Etienne is an award-winning personal brand and communications consultant with a passion for helping individuals and businesses thrive. A former official videographer for UK Prime Minister Theresa May, Richard now spends his time deliveri... Show more

Akesire Abdurrahmon is a dedicated and ambitious final-year student at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), specializing in Applied Geophysics. With a strong passion for geophysical exploration especially in the energy and mineral exploration, he has developed expertise in integrating magnetic, gravity, radiometric and vertical electrical sounding (VES) data for subsurface analysis using software like ArcGIS, Oasis Montaj, WinResist, and most importantly, his knowledge on python in application of Data Science in various Geophysical Investigations. His academic journey has been marked by excellence in research, particularly in the application of geophysical techniques for energy and mineral exploration in Nigeria.

He has actively participated in several fieldwork, geophysical data acquisition, analysis and interpretation, enhancing his practical knowledge in the discipline. His current research focuses on evaluating iron ore deposits in Calabar, Southern Nigeria, analyses of petroleum potential in some selected areas in Ondo State (a potential green field for oil and gas) utilizing geophysical methods to support economic and industrial development. He also has a lined up research work on application of geophysical methods to analyze geothermal potential zones in some selected areas in Nigeria.

Beyond academics, he is a proactive problem solver, a leader and a keen learner, with aspirations to contribute significantly to the energy industry through innovative exploration techniques and sustainable energy management.

Akesire Abdurrahmon is a dedicated and ambitious final-year student at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), specializing in Applied Geophysics. With a strong passion for geophysical exploration especially in the energy and mineral expl... Show more

Abenezer Tafese is an MPH student at Thomas Jefferson University and a physician trained in Ethiopia, dedicated to improving cancer care and research in Africa. He spent four years working at the cancer treatment centers of the University of Gondar and Addis Ababa University, where he witnessed the challenges of cancer care and prevention firsthand. His research focuses on cancer prevention and survival disparities, particularly in breast and cervical cancer. Through his work, he aims to bridge gaps in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment access in Ethiopia, Africa, and other underserved regions.

Abenezer Tafese is an MPH student at Thomas Jefferson University and a physician trained in Ethiopia, dedicated to improving cancer care and research in Africa. He spent four years working at the cancer treatment centers of the University of Gondar a... 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

DevOps Engineer at OpenXcell and a CNCF Ambassador for the Gujarat region. With over 3 years of hands-on experience, I specialize in building scalable, secure, and cloud-native infrastructure using Kubernetes, Docker, and observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana.

I’m a certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Security Specialist (KCSA), and also hold certifications in AWS and Azure cloud platforms. I actively contribute to the developer ecosystem as a Docker Captain, and I organize community events under CNCF Ahmedabad, Docker Ahmedabad. Recently, I hosted sessions covering topics like GitOps, runtime security with Falco, and hands-on Docker workshops.

I’m passionate about sharing real-world learnings from my DevOps journey—from automating deployments to securing production workloads—and I love sparking conversations that bring practitioners and learners together.

DevOps Engineer at OpenXcell and a CNCF Ambassador for the Gujarat region. With over 3 years of hands-on experience, I specialize in building scalable, secure, and cloud-native infrastructure using Kubernetes, Docker, and observability tools like Pro... Show more

Reanna Schultz is a cybersecurity professional, content creator, and entrepreneur recognized for her dynamic approach to bridging technology and storytelling. She hosts Defenders in Lab Coats, a podcast that highlights the journeys of cyber defenders, innovators, and experts driving change in the digital landscape. Passionate about uncovering emerging threats and human elements within cybersecurity, Reanna brings both technical depth and approachable insight to every conversation.

With over 8 years of experience and being a keynote speaker across the globe, Reanna promotes community collaboration and mentorship. She is a strong advocate for community learning, leadership growth, and creative collaboration across the cyber industry. Reanna continues to inspire others to push boundaries and redefine what it means to defend in the modern digital age.

Reanna Schultz is a cybersecurity professional, content creator, and entrepreneur recognized for her dynamic approach to bridging technology and storytelling. She hosts Defenders in Lab Coats, a podcast that highlights the journeys of cyber defenders... Show more

Kiran Kumar Chitrada is a distinguished technology leader and ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) with over two decades of experience spanning military service and enterprise technology management. Currently serving as Principal ServiceNow Architect at Ernst & Young, he brings a unique combination of technical expertise, strategic vision, and disciplined leadership honed through his service as an Armed Forces Veteran with the Indian Navy.
As a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and ITIL practitioner, Kiran specializes in envisioning and executing technology transformations that drive organizational success. His expertise centers on the ServiceNow platform, where he holds multiple specialized certifications including Discovery, Service Mapping, Event Management, and various Asset Management implementations. He has successfully led cross-functional teams through complex enterprise transformations, with particular strength in IT Operations Management (ITOM) and IT Asset Management (ITAM).
Kiran's leadership philosophy focuses on team building through empowerment, enablement, and motivation. At Vista Equity Partners, he has presented ServiceNow architecture and roadmaps to C-suite executives, securing budget approvals for enterprise-wide implementations. His collaborative approach with stakeholders, from technical teams to business leaders, has consistently delivered tangible value and enhanced operational efficiency. Throughout his career, he has led teams in implementing mission-critical applications for aviation operations, logistics, and maintenance management, including a comprehensive two-year project managing UH-3H helicopter fleet modifications for the Indian Navy involving international stakeholders across multiple countries.
Kiran holds a Master's degree in Information Technology Management & Analytics from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (Kozhikode), where he graduated with distinction. He earned his Master of Computer Applications with a Gold Medal from Andhra University and holds specialized degrees in Aeronautics (Avionics) and Electronics Engineering. His commitment to continuous learning is evidenced by his extensive certification portfolio, including Certified Information Security Officer (CISO) credentials and multiple ServiceNow specializations spanning ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, and portfolio management domains.
A recipient of the 20 Years Long Service Medal from the Indian Navy and multiple commendations for excellence, Kiran brings integrity, honesty, and discipline to every endeavor. His military background instills a results-oriented approach combined with the ability to navigate complex organizational challenges while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Passionate about leveraging technology to create positive global impact, Kiran continues to seek challenging roles where he can apply his comprehensive expertise in driving organizational transformation and team success in esteemed organizations worldwide.

Kiran Kumar Chitrada is a distinguished technology leader and ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) with over two decades of experience spanning military service and enterprise technology management. Currently serving as Principal ServiceNow... Show more

I am a Cloud Architect specialised in AWS, I have been working with AWS for 6 years and I have 7 AWS certifications: the 2 professional, the 3 associate and the Security and the Data Analytics Specialties. I am also AWS Community Builder and AWS Ambassador in my company.

I started as a developer but evolved to a software architect first and finally to a cloud architect. Now with more than 10 years of experience, I have been involved with different clients in all phases of software development and have worked with all types of architectures: monolithic, microservices, event-driven, SOA (service-oriented), serverless, cloud-native... I have also worked on modernisation projects and DevOps transformations. I often teach my co-workers about AWS and I like to collaborate on anything AWS-related that I can help with.

I love serverless, event-driven architectures, DevOps, CDK and new technology challenges!

I am a Cloud Architect specialised in AWS, I have been working with AWS for 6 years and I have 7 AWS certifications: the 2 professional, the 3 associate and the Security and the Data Analytics Specialties. I am also AWS Community Builder and AWS Amba... Show more

I’m a designer and product manager specializing in human–AI collaboration and applied intelligence systems. With a Masters in Human Computer Interaction degree from Carnegie Mellon University, I’ve led design and product strategy for AI platforms across hiring and training. At Zenafide, I focus on turning complex AI workflows into intuitive, no-code-driven systems that scale from prototype to agentic systems for hiring and recruiting. My work bridges design thinking, systems architecture, and product growth—helping teams make AI practical, safe, and human.

I’m a designer and product manager specializing in human–AI collaboration and applied intelligence systems. With a Masters in Human Computer Interaction degree from Carnegie Mellon University, I’ve led design and product strategy for AI platforms ac... Show more

A dynamic Quality and Design Assurance professional whose career has been dedicated to elevating product quality and regulatory compliance within the complex MedTech and Bio-Pharmaceutical sectors. Aniruddha's deep technical background allows him to serve as an authoritative subject matter expert on critical industry standards, including ISO 14971 risk assessment, EU MDR transition, and US FDA regulations.

My experience includes leading cross-functional teams to define, validate, and launch new products, managing the complete Design History File (DHF) lifecycle, and implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to reduce manufacturing defects. Proficient in quality methodologies like FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Gage R&R, Aniruddha excels at transforming non-conformance issues into streamlined, compliant processes. Currently serving as a Design Quality Engineer, he brings immediate, real-world insight into process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) and maintaining a robust quality system.

A dynamic Quality and Design Assurance professional whose career has been dedicated to elevating product quality and regulatory compliance within the complex MedTech and Bio-Pharmaceutical sectors. Aniruddha's deep technical background allows him to ... Show more

professional with strong expertise in Kubernetes platforms, DevSecOps practices, and zero-trust security. With hands-on experience in implementing admission control policies, container security scanning, and secure deployment pipelines, Subhash focuses on bridging the gap between development speed and security compliance. Having worked across full-stack development, SQL architecture, on-call operations, and cloud-native platforms, Subhash brings a practical perspective to container security.

professional with strong expertise in Kubernetes platforms, DevSecOps practices, and zero-trust security. With hands-on experience in implementing admission control policies, container security scanning, and secure deployment pipelines, Subhash focus... Show more

Sou um profissional multidisciplinar atuando na interseção entre design, gestão de produtos e análise funcional, com foco em inovação e transformação digital. Tenho mais de 3 anos de experiência liderando o ciclo completo de produtos da pesquisa e concepção à implementação e evolução estratégica.

Sou um profissional multidisciplinar atuando na interseção entre design, gestão de produtos e análise funcional, com foco em inovação e transformação digital. Tenho mais de 3 anos de experiência liderando o ciclo completo de produtos da pesquisa e co... Show more

Costas Papastathis is a Software Engineer at IBM who works on a number of Node.js projects under the NodeShift GitHub organization. He also actively contributes to Paketo Buildpacks as a Node.js maintainer, and also works on support for the Red Hat UBI stack within other Paketo buildpack components.

Costas Papastathis is a Software Engineer at IBM who works on a number of Node.js projects under the NodeShift GitHub organization. He also actively contributes to Paketo Buildpacks as a Node.js maintainer, and also works on support for the Red Hat U... Show more

Okafor Christian Marvelous is my full name, I have over 15 years of experience in real life, Tech, Management and Public Speaking. I live both in Abuja and Asaba. I am proficient in Graphic design, UX/UI design, WordPress website design, writer and proofreading.

Okafor Christian Marvelous is my full name, I have over 15 years of experience in real life, Tech, Management and Public Speaking. I live both in Abuja and Asaba. I am proficient in Graphic design, UX/UI design, WordPress website design, writer... Show more

Rosh Ramadass is an accomplished Principal Engineer and cloud architect based in San Jose, California, with over 20 years of experience in building scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions. Currently serving as Principal Engineer at Zscaler, Rosh specializes in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and cloud infrastructure optimization.
Throughout his distinguished career, Rosh has demonstrated exceptional expertise across multiple cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. His technical proficiency spans container technologies like Kubernetes and Docker, microservice architectures, and modern DevOps practices. He holds an AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification, underscoring his deep cloud expertise.
At Zscaler, Rosh leads groundbreaking initiatives including the design and implementation of the Workload Observability Metrics Pipeline Platform, leveraging AI and machine learning for automated issue analysis and remediation. His innovative approach has significantly improved application reliability and reduced system downtime.
During his 13-year tenure at Juniper Networks as Principal Engineer, Rosh architected AWS-based deployment solutions, pioneered GitOps workflows, and developed AI-driven network policy automation frameworks. His contributions to cloud security, chaos engineering, and multi-cloud Kubernetes management have been instrumental in advancing Juniper's cloud-native offerings.
Rosh's innovation extends beyond implementation to intellectual property creation. He holds a US patent for "Optimistic concurrency control for managed network devices" (Patent no: 10,567,223 B1) and has another patent pending for "Network policy generation for continuous deployment," demonstrating his ability to solve complex technical challenges at scale.
His earlier roles at Novell and Sify provided a strong foundation in identity management, enterprise application development, and messaging systems. Throughout these positions, he consistently delivered solutions that enhanced security, improved performance, and streamlined operations.
With expertise in technologies ranging from Terraform and SaltStack to Prometheus and Grafana, Rosh combines deep technical knowledge with strategic thinking. His ability to analyze critical business needs and devise innovative solutions has made him a valuable asset in achieving organizational objectives across integrated global operational frameworks.
Rosh holds a Master of Computer Applications and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Madras, Chennai.

Rosh Ramadass is an accomplished Principal Engineer and cloud architect based in San Jose, California, with over 20 years of experience in building scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions. Currently serving as Principal Engineer at Zsca... Show more

Over the past years, I’ve designed and developed analytics solutions on Microsoft technologies.
I teach classes based on both the Microsoft Official Curriculum and training material sprung from the field experience. I’m also a speaker in primary Italian conferences.
The main activities I’m involved in are: Analysis / Development /Optimization of Analytics infrastructure Performance Tuning design and implementation and ETL/ELT design and implementation on Azure

Apart from my professional activities, cycling (road) addicted

Specialties
Analytics, Data Virtualization ,IoT ,Azure

Over the past years, I’ve designed and developed analytics solutions on Microsoft technologies. I teach classes based on both the Microsoft Official Curriculum and training material sprung from the field experience. I’m also a speaker in primary Ita... Show more

Vyron Korpas Kamarianos is a Solution Architect and Senior Research Engineer specializing in edge computing and distributed systems for large-scale environmental and Earth Observation data workflows. He holds a BSc in Physics and an MSc in Electronic Automation from NKUA, where he is currently pursuing a PhD focused on edge-cloud orchestration. He is a co-founding partner at Division by Zero P.C. and contributes to major European research projects such as EO4EU, TRACE and HYPER-AI. His work emphasizes interoperable architectures, workflow automation, and user-centric platform design. He is also studying Biology to expand his interdisciplinary perspective.

Vyron Korpas Kamarianos is a Solution Architect and Senior Research Engineer specializing in edge computing and distributed systems for large-scale environmental and Earth Observation data workflows. He holds a BSc in Physics and an MSc in Electronic... Show more

Michael has deep and broad leadership expertise having successfully launched billion-dollar products, turned around struggling businesses, developed innovative programs to educate medical professions and improve patient care, and partnered with private and public industry leaders to advance healthcare around the world. As a life sciences executive who has spent over 30 years in large pharmaceutical (over 100,000 employees) and small biotech (less than 25 employees) companies, he has held c-suite and other leadership roles in strategy, marketing, sales, finance, and business development functions in the U.S. and globally. Michael currently advises biotech and medtech CEOs in strategy and partnering as Founder and Principal of Intelluvia LLC. He has been the keynote speaker and invited guest at conferences and other events in several countries, typically focusing on leadership and business strategy.

Michael holds an MBA from The Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, and a BA summa cum laude from Northwestern University. He has also participated in executive health care programs at the Harvard Business School of Harvard University and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Michael is highly active in the community, currently serving as Vice President of the Bucks County Community College Foundation and has been on several other charity boards. He coached youth basketball and soccer for over a decade and served in multiple roles supporting the local Boy Scouts chapter.

Michael has deep and broad leadership expertise having successfully launched billion-dollar products, turned around struggling businesses, developed innovative programs to educate medical professions and improve patient care, and partnered with priva... Show more

I’m an Agile Coach and Professional Coach (ICF-trained) working through my company, Mindful Solutions. I help IT organizations cultivate agility and collaboration through coaching, facilitation, and Scrum Mastery. In addition to organizational consulting, I lead trainings in coaching skills based on the International Coaching Federation (ICF) framework.

I’m an Agile Coach and Professional Coach (ICF-trained) working through my company, Mindful Solutions. I help IT organizations cultivate agility and collaboration through coaching, facilitation, and Scrum Mastery. In addition to organizational consul... Show more

Srinivasa Ambati is a results-driven IT leader with over 18 years of progressive experience in designing, developing, and administering software applications across diverse analytical platforms and multi-cloud environments. With deep expertise in SAS, SAS Viya, AWS, Hadoop, Big Data, Python, and cutting-edge AI-based tools, he has successfully led large-scale architecture implementations, system upgrades, and migration strategies for enterprise-level organizations. Srinivasa possesses a strong command of cloud technologies spanning AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, along with extensive proficiency in data warehousing, ETL processes, RDBMS, and business intelligence solutions.

Currently serving as Engineer Lead at Elevance/Anthem Inc., he spearheads the creation of scalable and secure data solutions that power analytics, business intelligence, and advanced AI applications. His responsibilities encompass establishing enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, designing fault-tolerant architectures, and optimizing high-performance data processing pipelines. Over his career, Srinivasa has demonstrated exceptional ability in cross-functional collaboration, working closely with business stakeholders, data scientists, and engineers to translate complex business requirements into efficient, sustainable technical solutions.

His earlier roles at Cognizant, IBM, and Synova Innovative Technologies further strengthened his skills in system administration, architecture modernization, and high-availability infrastructure design. Srinivasa is known for delivering innovative solutions—ranging from LSF-based SAS GRID architectures to advanced cloud-based analytics platforms—and ensuring systems meet stringent security and compliance standards such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.

An AWS Certified Solutions Architect, PMP-certified project manager, and SAS Base Certified professional, Srinivasa combines strong technical acumen with leadership excellence, ensuring that data-driven systems not only meet current needs but are also future-ready. His career reflects a commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence in the rapidly evolving data and analytics landscape.

Srinivasa Ambati is a results-driven IT leader with over 18 years of progressive experience in designing, developing, and administering software applications across diverse analytical platforms and multi-cloud environments. With deep expertise in SAS... Show more

Eric Wamba is a speaker, coach, and author who integrates neuroscience and quantum physics to inspire personal and organizational transformation.
A former aerospace engineering graduate and science teacher, he now dedicates his work to exploring human potential.
Through his Neuro-Quantum 3A Method®, he blends predictive brain science, neuroplasticity, emotionally charged visualization, and principles from epigenetics and psychoneuroimmunology to show how thoughts, emotions, and the body shape tangible results.
He helps professionals, teams, and students break free from past loops and act within the 3–7 second window, when courage outpaces hesitation.
He believes that “emotion is the brain’s save button” and that failure is the greatest teacher of all.

Eric Wamba is a speaker, coach, and author who integrates neuroscience and quantum physics to inspire personal and organizational transformation. A former aerospace engineering graduate and science teacher, he now dedicates his work to exploring hu... Show more

Praneel Madabushini is a highly skilled Senior DevOps professional with over 7 years of experience in cloud and on-premise environments, specializing in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud technologies. As a certified Kubernetes Administrator and AWS EKS Subject Matter Expert, he possesses advanced expertise in containerization, continuous integration, and infrastructure automation.

Throughout his career, Praneel has played a pivotal role in driving operational efficiencies by designing and implementing automated, scalable solutions, particularly leveraging tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. He has a proven track record of delivering secure and efficient cloud-native environments, ensuring seamless application deployment and management.

Praneel’s current role at Nvidia Corporation involves developing automated service deployments and optimizing Kubernetes infrastructure, while his previous experience at Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused on providing expert support for container services, including ECS and EKS. With a strong background in troubleshooting complex production issues and a commitment to continuous improvement, Praneel is known for his ability to work collaboratively across teams to implement tailored solutions. He holds a Master's degree from California State University, Long Beach, and a Bachelor's degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad.

Praneel Madabushini is a highly skilled Senior DevOps professional with over 7 years of experience in cloud and on-premise environments, specializing in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud technologies. As a certified Kubernetes Administrator and AWS EKS Su... Show more

Arun Thomas is a distinguished Staff Software Engineer and Engineering Tech Lead with over 13 years of expertise in building and scaling machine learning platforms, ad-serving technologies, and large-scale experimentation systems. Based in Cupertino, California, he drives critical initiatives at Apple Inc., where he has been instrumental in redefining the company’s Ads ecosystem through pioneering privacy-compliant experimentation, cutting-edge real-time systems, and AI-powered infrastructure integrations. His work has consistently advanced Apple’s ability to deliver high-performance, privacy-first advertising at global scale.
At Apple, Arun led the development of the ML Experimentation Platform for Apple Ads, significantly increasing experimentation capacity and velocity while ensuring strict compliance with privacy frameworks such as ATT and LAT. He drove architectural innovations that cut deployment times in half and elevated system scalability, seamlessly integrating ad infrastructure with Apple’s AI/ML stack to unlock advanced personalization and large-scale indexing. Beyond technical execution, Arun provides strategic leadership—defining cross-functional roadmaps, mentoring engineers, and presenting innovations at high-impact forums including Apple Tech Talks and the ML Summit.
Previously, Arun held engineering roles at Yahoo (Flurry Analytics), Cisco Systems, and Qualcomm, where he built high-performance analytics platforms, designed automated infrastructure solutions, and advanced next-generation wireless modem algorithms. He holds an M.S. in Computer Engineering from Purdue University and a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.
Arun is also a recognized innovator, having won multiple awards, including the Best Hackathon Winner (Apple Ads) and Yahoo’s Best Tech Pulse Paper. Outside of his engineering responsibilities, he has led Apple-wide forums to promote knowledge sharing across experimentation and machine learning teams.

Arun Thomas is a distinguished Staff Software Engineer and Engineering Tech Lead with over 13 years of expertise in building and scaling machine learning platforms, ad-serving technologies, and large-scale experimentation systems. Based in Cupertino,... Show more

Marco Di Gennaro is a researcher and entrepreneur in artificial intelligence, with a strong background in theoretical physics. He holds a PhD from the University of Liège, where he specialized in condensed matter physics. After several years working at the intersection of industry and research, Marco founded ATOM - a venture specialised in Materials Informatics, and successively he become CTO at DTSC, where he created BRAIN (Belgian Research lab for AI in INdustry), the R&D arm of DT Services and Consulting.

As CTO in AI, Marco leads innovative projects in digital twins, smart mobility, and explainable AI, while fostering collaborations with universities, startups, and public institutions. His focus is on bridging academic excellence and industrial impact through the “Research as a Service (RaaS)” model, enabling companies to explore advanced AI topics without internal R&D teams.

Marco is also an advocate for applied AI, open collaboration, and sustainable innovation ecosystems in Belgium and beyond.

Marco Di Gennaro is a researcher and entrepreneur in artificial intelligence, with a strong background in theoretical physics. He holds a PhD from the University of Liège, where he specialized in condensed matter physics. After several years working ... Show more

George is a Microsoft industry veteran, spanning over two decades of the ever changing and fluctuating data platform world. George is accustomed to seeing the world through multiple lenses as his roles have spanned the gambit of junior analyst all the way through to architect, enterprise and solutions advisory, executive, and eventually Microsoft Platform (now former) business owner. Having been involved with now hundreds of solutions and projects, George's perspectives are expansive and high adept at pattern recognition.

While no industry focus has ever been apparent, George has spent recent times primarily in the logistics, trucking, IoT and Telematics vertical where he feels data and process are at their least predictable and therefore most challenging.

George is a Microsoft industry veteran, spanning over two decades of the ever changing and fluctuating data platform world. George is accustomed to seeing the world through multiple lenses as his roles have spanned the gambit of junior analyst all th... Show more

I am currently in my final year studying B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a strong interest in how machines can learn and make decisions. I have hands-on experience with various Machine Learning projects and enjoy sharing my knowledge with others. I’ve given talks at college events and love breaking down complex topics into simple, fun explanations. My goal is to make this session interactive and help everyone understand the basics of Machine Learning, even if you’re new to it. Let’s explore the world of AI together.

I am currently in my final year studying B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a strong interest in how machines can learn and make decisions. I have hands-on experience with various Machine Learning projects and enjoy sharing m... Show more